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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1971
Page
2
A reader criticizes Texas welfare drug vendor rules, saying forms delay prescriptions, buyers must pay via welfare controls, limits on monthly prescriptions spark anger. They call for reworking or repealing the new program and warn of pharmacist and doctor overload in large towns.
The community notes visits from Dallas and Hamilton residents, birthday celebrations, and Labor Day travel. Families like Olson, Tergerson, Kading, and Murphree are mentioned with multiple relatives named. A newborn granddaughter, hospital stays, and local get well wishes are noted along with a car wreck tragedy and local record gifts.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Arnold were guests of honor at a reception shower in the Womack Church Parish Hall from 7 to 9 PM. A handmade lace tea table, green and white decorations, fruit punch cookies nuts and mints were served. Gordon wore a boutonniere and Julia a white carnation corsage. The couple wed August 21 in Portuguese Bend California. Hostesses were twenty women friends of Womack and Clifton.
In Cranfills Gap Labor Day observances marked the 57th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Knudson. Family and friends gathered at the Knudson farm for a large meal of barbecue bread salads beans and cakes. A life history entitled Only Yesterday was compiled by grandson Mark Wallace of Andrews Texas and shared with all.
The Covington Owls were defeated 48 to 0 by the Lions in the season opening game. A strong display of teamwork and heavy practice energized fans as the Lions look to back-to-back wins with a home kickoff against the Jonesboro Eagles on September 17 at eight o’clock. A pep rally is planned for Friday at 3 15 PM in the gym.
Mr and Mrs B T Hamby returned from a California trip to honor Olen J. Jones. Mayor Holcomb proclaimed August 28 1971 Olen J. Jones Day and presented the key to the city. Jones received the Meritorious Service Medal at a later ceremony with WAF and NCO Academy honors.
Miss Doris Smith, a Texas Tech sophomore and Crawfills Gap High School graduate, was chosen from over 1,200 applicants for the student entertainment committee. The 26-member group will recruit musicians for Tech’s coffee house after a retreat with other student unions. For notices, Clifton Record 675-3336.
Cranfills Gap Texas Saint Olaf Lutheran Church announces church events led by Pastor Marvin Ottmers. September plans include HOTC at Aleman Dorcas and Lydia Circle, confirmation classes, district convention in Clifton, Sunday School and Divine Worship, Billy Graham Bus to Irving, and Junior Lutherans events with choir and confirmation classes on September 22.
Lions backers and town residents gather to show enthusiasm and spirit as they rally for the upcoming clash with Jonesboro this week. Flaine Ottmers thanks parents and friends for their support.
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