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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1972
Page
2
Sam Logan urges reflection on crimes in Texas and flaws in the legal system. He cites a grandmother’s murder in Kountze and a granddaughter’s drowning, criticizing light sentences and defense fees while warning against vigilantism and frontier justice ideas.
Marc Johnson argues for swift execution and gallows on courthouse squares as a response to long trials and perceived leniency. He cites cases in Waco and Belton with marijuana and murder sentences, urges legislators to fund gallows, and asks readers to support harsher punishment to deter crimes against police and families.
The Youth Council of the First Baptist Church Clifton sponsors a car wash in front of the church on Saturday October 21 beginning at 1 p.m. A minimum charge of 50 cents will be collected.
Funeral services for Albert Lee Mayfield age 76 of Clifton were held at First Baptist Church Clifton with Rev. Bryan Thornburg officiating. Interment followed at Fairmount Cemetery San Angelo. Survived by wife Thelma B. Harris Mayfield Clifton and brother L. H. Mayfield Mineral Wells.
The Independent Baptist Church at Pecan and Avenue FE will host a youth revival October 26 to 29. All community members are invited to attend.
Bank assets total 15.843 million including cash 2.379 million and U S Treasury securities 1.968 million. Total deposits 14.287 million with demand and time deposits broken out. Directors certify condition with Leo L. Albrecht signing as vice president and cashier. notary swears affidavits October 17, 1972 in Bosque County Texas.
Senior Citizens gathered in City Hall dining room for a noon luncheon with ham and trimmings. W. W. Brasher led prayers. guests included Mrs. W. O. Ray of Waco and Stella Vickery of Sunset Home. September and October birthdays and several anniversaries were celebrated.
A long OCR style roster records hospital admissions and patient names by October 1972 to October 1979. It lists individuals from Clifton Gatesville Waco China Spring and nearby towns with spouses and relatives noted in many cases. Names include Carl E Braune Mrs Robert S Plemons Mrs Lawrence Zuehlke and others across dates October 10 through October 16.
The Zion United Church of Christ in Womack Texas lists events led by Pastor Frank Horak including Children and Youth Choirs Friday at 3 and 3 45 p.m. Morning Worship and Church School Sunday October 22 at 9 and 10 a.m. NTA Youth Rally at 2 45 p.m. Wednesday October 25 Women’s Guild Fall Meeting at 10 a.m. Confirmation at 6 30 p.m. Adult Choir at 7 30 p.m. Thursday October 26 Churchmen's Brotherhood at 7 30 p.m.
The Clifton Texas Trinity Lutheran Church outlines a weekly schedule with Thursday 7 30 pm practice for leaders and Friday night events, Sunday services at 9 15 am Sunday School 10 30 am Laity Sunday Worship Service and 3 pm Waco ALC Conference Congregations Convention at Cranfills Gap St Olaf Lutheran Church, plus Monday budget committee 7 30 pm, Wednesday 6 pm 9th grade confirmation 7 15 pm 8th grade confirmation and youth choir practice.
Immanuel Lutheran announces a schedule with a 2 pm birthday party for the Ladies Aid, 10 am Sunday School and Bible Class, 11 am Divine Worship, 6:30 pm installation of the Rev. Albert Wuensche at St. John Lutheran Hamilton, 4 pm Junior Choir, and 7:30 pm Senior Choir practice.
Clifton resident Virginia L. Bakke, a Southwest Texas State University student, is among 92 nominees for the 1972 Gaillardian honor. Twelve favorites will be chosen in campus elections on October 24. All 12 will be honored at a November 3 reception and 8 p.m. Evans Auditorium ceremony.
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