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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1971
Page
2
An unsigned hometown note urges Clifton residents to greet fair and rodeo visitors with hospitality Friday and Saturday. The author shares anecdotes on friendliness, urging helpers to introduce themselves, offer directions, invite newcomers to events, and extend a welcoming spirit to boost town image during fair week.
Rev and Mrs Starnes stayed Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dick Blassingame. Cleburne couple Buck and Mrs Martin visited midweek at T A Blassingames. Austin Williams Wayne and Judy Blassingame plus Sykara family from Waco visited. Behnkes and Ken called on Herman Halbert and Watt. Tye White Jerry visited Mrs H A White. Clifton hospital patient Mrs Sam Schoonover suffered a hip fracture. Gloff Jeans and Elsie Jones of Clifton visited Tom White Tuesday night.
Navy Petty Officer Second Class Samuel E. Modisette, son of Clifton residents, graduated from the Naval Academy Preparatory School at Bainbridge Naval Training Center. The nine weeks of training advances him toward a college degree and a naval commission. A 1967 Central High School Pollock Texas graduate, he will study for a bachelor degree and commissioned Ensign status.
Washington Poage describes a congressional delegation trip to Korea Taiwan and the Philippines praising postwar rebuilding efforts and warning against recognizing Red China He also defends President Nixon price and wage controls as necessary to protect buying power arguing they may hurt some but prevent worse inflation and erosion of fixed incomes.
Funeral services for William M. Bill Kleine 81 were held at 2 30 p m Tuesday August 24 at Zion United Church of Christ Womack with Rev Frank Horak officiating Inter ment followed at Clifton Cemetery He died of a stroke after eye surgery in Province Hospital Waco Survivors include his wife Lena Thiele Kleine of Clifton a sister Elsie Whitney three brothers Henry Kline Charlie Kleine Rudolph Kleine and several nieces and nephews
The Kleibrink reunion gathered at the National Guard Armory in Clifton Park on August 29. Thirteen children of the late F R Kleibrink and many relatives attended including families from Waco Dallas Pampa and other Texas towns. Bear meat mentioned as savory in closing note.
A reunion of John Olson and Pauline Olson descendants took place in the Norse Church parish hall on Sunday August 22. The gathering united cousins great uncles aunts and long separated relatives including descendants of the couple who emigrated from Norway.
A reception for Mrs. Petty Cora Bjerke Olson drew former pupils and friends to the Norse Church Parish Hall on August 22. The gathering honored a longtime Turkey Creek teacher who led students in singing The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You and shared memories from school days. Her Minnesota-based family joined in as guests from Hendricks and Brookings.
Selmer Erickson hosts regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays each month to discuss rental of a building with contact person Oliver Reesing.
A reunion documented in a local clipping lists Ottilia Bronstad and spouses among the living, naming numerous descendants and in-laws attending. The extended family includes Olsen, Patterson, Woodward, Finstad, Bronstad, and related households, with dozens of named individuals and spouses present at the gathering.
Free 20 minute hearing tests offered by Joe Treadway at the News Hotel in Clifton on Tuesday September 7 from 10 30 A M to Noon. Tests cover ear wax, ear tubes, bone and air conduction, and nerve responses with plain English explanations. Clinic also offers repair, cleaning, batteries and fittings licensed by Texas and operates Thursdays in Stephen ville and Fridays in Hamilton for additional tests and assistance.
The gathering included Barry Joe and Mr Jamey Finstad along with Mrs Petty Olson who gave thanks for the bountiful meal and fellowship. Afterward attendees visited, took pictures, and admired the Norse Church cemetery and surrounding countryside.
Navy Airman Apprentice Jeffery R. Cowan, son of Mr and Mrs J R Cowan of Valley Mills Texas, graduated from Class A Aviation Electronics School at the Memphis Naval Air Technical Training Center Millington Tenn. His 20 week program covered radar theory transmitters transistor theory and digital computers.
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