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The Clifton Record
1975
VOLUME 81 — NUMBER 16
LAND COMMISSIONER — Bob Armstrong spoke at
the fifth annual Chamber of Commerce banquet at
the Clifton Civic Center.
Correspondent looks
at role of Passover
BY GLORIA MOSELEY
Christians celebrate Good
Friday this week, preparatory
to the celebration of. Easter
Sunday. The Jews begin the
celebration of Passover Thurs-
day, April 15.
In view of the fact that our
Christian religion is on the
foundation of the Old Testa-
ment and the Jewish Faith, I
thought a few notes about
Passover would be interesting.
One of the most ritualistic
and happiest holidays of the
Jewish people is Passover.
This is the eight-day celebra-
tion commemorating the eman-
cipation of the Hebrews from
the bondage of Egypt. ’ '
To he specific, Passover re-
fers to the “passing over”
of the Israelites’ houses by
God when the first-born of
Egypt were killed and the
exodus that followed. There-
fore, it is the Jewish festival
of freedom.
During this cightday cele-
bration, the people do not eat
any bread or any dishes pre-
pared with leaven. This prac-
tice symbolizes their haste
and sacrifice when they left
Egypt.
On the first night of Pass-
over, a family feast or Seder
is held. At this time symbolic
foods are served on a large
tray.
These include the roasted
egg which is a symbol of per-
petual life; a roasted lamb
shank, symbolizing the ancient
Passover sacrifice; chopped
nuts and fruit blended with
wine, which symbolices God’s
kindness that made slavery
easier to bear and the mortar
made by the slaves; fresh pars-
ley, which represents Spring-
time, and a bowl of salt water,
that signifies the tears shed by
the Israelites; horseradish,
representing the bitterness of
slavery; and of course, un-
leavened bread, called matzos.
There is a wine goblet that
is filled four times during the
Seder as it represents the four-
fold promise of redemption as
stated in the Book of Exodus.
• For a light, gay touebi a
chocolate-covered matzoh is
hidden somewhere in the
house. This is supposed, to
bring luck to the family mem-
ber who finds it.
These symbolic traditions
are nice to know, although my
great happiness is to believe
in the complete fulfillment of
God’s promise, His Son, tlhe
Risen Christ.
Bids will be sought for
new post office at Iredell
The U. S. Postal Service has
called for bids for the con-,
struction of a new post office
building at Iredell, W. E. Boyd,
postmaster, has anouneed.
Contractors are asked to
.send bids to Bill McMillan, real
estate officer, General Post
Office, Dallas 75221. Bid open-
ing has been set lor 2:30 p.m.
May 5 in Dallas.
The post office will have:
874 sq. ft. of interior floor
space. It will be built with pri-
vate funds and leased to the
Postal Service for a basic
period of 10 years, with re-
newal options of 20 Additional
years.
— cllaryesl (^ircufation JJn (SoAyue (bounty —
* THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1976
CLIFTON, TEXAS
1895 - 19)*
81st Anniversary Year Of
Clifton's Oldest Business — t
THE CLIFTON RECORD
PRICE TEN CENTS
Chamber growth catalyst, Boren says
The Clifton Chamber of
Commerce has been a catalyst
that has created an environ-
ment that has caused things to
happen.
That’s what James E. Boren,
its new president, told more
than 300 persons at the Cham-
ber’s fifth annual banquet
and membership meeting Fri-
day evening at the Clif-
ton Civic Center,
President Boren said that
he was beginning his duties
with a “deep, abiding and sin-
cere love for this country and
this comunity and you people.”
He described Clifton and
Bosque County as a "great
place to live.”
The western artist con-
tinued, “I could have lived
anywhere I wanted. I picked
Clifton.”
Mr. Boren mentioned sev-
eral of Clifton’s recent addi-
tions—the new city hall andi
civic center, the Clifton Bank,
the 64-bed Goodall Witcher
Hospital Foundation, the Clif-
ton Medical and Surgical:
Clinic, and Clifton High
School. i
"I know counties in TexaS
aijd other states that don’t
have a doctor,” Preaident
Boren commented.
*‘We still live in the greatest
country on earth,” he went on.
Easter joys
BY DORA MANGER, CLIFTON
Not only on this Glorious Easter Morning
But every day we spend on this Earth
Our Savior died and arose again, for us
That we may show the world our worth.
His Great and Glorious Resurrection
Gives proof that Love is all that counts
And all mankind must find the way
To show his brothers—as troubles mount.
Little kindnesses and good Deeds build up
To something that we can all treasure
And all it takes is True Love of God
With complete faith, in fullest measure.
Oh! Can’t we see—This Easter morning i
That love—more love is all we need
For—all of us—yow know are His—
In giving Glory to Him, we plant the seed
Fuad grows for Lakeside Village
Area Volunteer Fire Department
Half the $27,500 needed for
a truck, building, related items
and training has been raised
by the Lakeside Village Area
Volunteer Fire Department.
Members of the group are
hoping to raise the remainder
of the needed funds as soon as
possible and with as much
enthusiasm as in the first ef-
fort, they said.
Meetings of the Lakeside
Village Area Volunteer Fire
Department were held March
25 and April 8 at Shackel-
ford’s Cabin, Lakeside Village,
with approximately 135 per-
sons attending.
Truck Committee Chairman
Jack Medart and Building
Committee Chairman Irvin
Grimland gave favorable re-
ports on their respective ef-
forts to proceed with plans for
procuring a fire truck and
building.
George Darden was named
chairman of the Finance Com-
mittee. The group has begun
efforts in requesting donations
to the Fire Department and
had a good showing at the
April 8 meeting.
The Lakeside Village Area
Volunteer Fire Department
Women’s Auxiliary sponsored
an auction and rummage sale
March 27 at Wayne Vander-
griff’s lot on Highway 56 in
Lakeside Village. Proceeds
were presented to the Fire De-
partment by Mrs. J. M. March-
man, president.
Paul Stroud reported to the.
group on his attendance in
Meridian regarding the organi-
zational meeting of CB opera-
tors by the county for citi-
zens’ help to curb crime in
Bosque County.
A plaque was presented to
Bob Collier in appreciation of
his help as auctioneer at the
rummage and auction March
27.
The rummage and auction
was termed a tremendous suc-
cess by the Women’s Auxili-
ary. The following merchants
contributed items that.helped
meet and surpass the goal.
Meridian — See Right Drug,
Briley Auto Supply, Herzog
Variety Store, Lawson’s Home
Furnishings, Meridian Hard-
ware, Lee’s Grocery Store,
Meridian Floral and Gifts, Da-
vis Building and Supply, Wil-
liams Department Store and
Western Auto Store.
Clifton >— Smith’s Jewelry,
Clifton Mercantile, Bertel-
sen’s Department Store, Leon’s
Carpets, Colvert’s Drug Store,
Service Drug, Cooksey Place,
Joan Spieler Studio and Pow
ell Supply Company.
The next meeting will be
held Thursday, April 22, same
location ‘ ’
Taxes for Unde Sam, $11,077,000 locally
(Special to the Record)
With April 15 ahead, Bosque
County residents are putting
final touches on income tax
reports.
How much will the govern-
ment collect from them this
time? Will it be more than a
year ago? That is their pri-
mary concern.
They have heard plenty
about the state of the national
Wonomy, the huge cost of
government, the multi-billion
deficits and the like, most of
which they can do nothing
about. When it bears down oh
their personal finances, how-
ever, that is a different mat-
ter.
On the basis of the latest
government estimates, it ap-
pears that the average taxpay-
er in Bosque County will be
paying somewhat more than
he did a year ago.
At that time, local returns
covering income and employ-
ment taxes amounted to ap-
proximately $10,362,000, ac-
cording to an unofficial break
down of statewide figures, re-
leased by the Internal Reve-
nue Service.
From Texas as a whole, the
government collected a total
of $11,513,000,000, the report
shows. Taxpayers in Bosque
County paid an estimated 0.08
per cent of it.
This time, because of the un-
employment situation in most
parts of the country during
the past year, many taxpayers
will have less to pay than pre-
viously.
On the other hand, those
who had steady work through-
out the veur and, presumably,
earnexi more than before, will
have bigger tax bills. (
Nationally, according to the
administrations budget pre-
dictions, personal income tax
collections, including employ-
ment taxes, will add up to
$217 billion, or $14.1 billion
more than the $202.0 billion,
received last year.
With Bosque County tax-
payers paying their normal
proportion of this load, the re-
ceipts from the local area arc
expected to reach afrproxi-
mately $11,007,000 this year.
What the following fiscal
year will bring in the
way of taxes is uncertain. The
President has proposed an
austerity program to reduce
Federal spending and make
corresponding cuts in income
taxes. What action Congress
will take on these and other
matters remains to b0 seen.
(Park Row News Service)
“We live in the great Stato of
Texas — a state with a glori-
ous past — and it’s a land
with a great present.
“1 doubt that any state has
cleaner air,” he continued,
adding that Texas has a "vital,
vibrant economy."
Urging continued support of
the Ohamber, President Boren
stid. “When you are support-
ing the Chamber, you arc not
supporting someone who ihas
an axe to grind.”
He advocated integrity, hon-
esty, dependability, a sense
of responsibility and considera-
tion for others as guidelines
for chamber members.
Concerning Clifton’s shop-
ping facilities, President
Boren said, “You can buy any-
thing you want in Clifton,”
adding that “we owe it to
this community’’ to shop in
’Bosque Countys largest city.
Ptaquo presented
Outgoing Chamber President
Gerald R. Sormrude received a
plaque from Fast President El-
mer Luekcnbach for "outstand-
ing service and leadcrcsihip.’’
Mr. Luckenbaeh paid tribute
to Mr. Sormrude for his "con-
cern, involvement, and work,”
in thanking him.
Mr. Sormrude, thanking the
Chamber for the “privilege
and honor of being your presi-
dent for the past year,” said
that he was looking ahead to
a “great year for the chamber
and this community,” under
the leadership of Mr. Boren.
lowed the federal government
“to give birth to 230 new bu-
reaus, agencies, and depart-
ments in the last 15 years.”
He went on, "Two hundred
years of success can’t be
wrong, but we can lose it very
easily. All we have to do is
sit idly by.”
Texas' growth
Texas’ tourist industry has
surpassed that of Florida,
Land Commissioner Bob Arm-
strong told the Chamber ban-
quet audience.
Monthly, there are 17,300
The free enterprise system new Texans, Commissioner
was described by Mr. Sorm-
rude as “America’s strength”
for 200 years.
“1 would like the Chamber
of Commerce to go on record
that no other system in all his-
Armstrong pointed out He
termed it desirable to spread
thiis southward movement
throughout the state as much
as possible to prevent prob-
lems caused by confining
tory has brought so much to so growth to continue in the Lone
many as the free enterprise growth to limited areas,
system," he declared. Commissioner Armstrong ex-
Mr. Sormrude warned that pects growth to continue in the
the American people had «1- Lone Star State, he said.
Participants
The Rev. Cleon Flanagan,
pastor of Cliftons First United
Methodist Church and the
Cayote United Methodist
Ghurch, was master of cere-
monies. The Rev. Jerome R.
Teichmiller, paster of Im-
manuel Lutheran Church, gave
the invocation.
Past President Robert B.
Lane introduced Land Commis-
sioner Armstrong.
Othar offican
Donald L. Flnstad is the new
vice-president of the chamber.
Richard D. Lundberg is secre-
tary-treasurer.
Chamber directors Include
Gene C. Aars, Gene Albrecht,
Scotty F. Bell, H. L. Driver,
Merle Belcher, Dr. Troy Eg-
gen, George Harris, Dr. W. F.
Key, Charles Raines, Raymond
Rogstad, Gerald Sormrude,
Joe White and Parks Wind-
ham. Past President Hulen C.
Aars is. a director emeritus.
Primary absentee voting begins
Absentee voting in the Sat-
urday, May 1, Democratic Pri-
mary got underway Monday,
and. will continue through
Tuesday, April 27, according
to Bosque County Democratic
Chairman Regina Hanson.
Mrs. Hanson noted that vot-
ers will encounter something
new on the Democratic ballot
this year. Four slates of dele-
gates to the Democratic Na-
tional Convention are listed on
the ballot.
Three of these delegates will
be elected in State Senatorial
District 22 to represent th dis-
. trict at the Democratic Nation-
al Convention in New York la-
ter this year.
Delegates listed on the bal-
lot include Richard Lee Baker,
Grandview; Barbara D. Nun-
neley, Nocona, and Mike Col-
lins of Eastland, all committed
to Senator Bentsen.
Committed to former Gover-
nor Jimmy Carter are Robert
J. Glasgow, Stephcnville; Mar-
tha King, Denton, and William
H. Bolton of Lewisville.
■ Delegates for former Gover-
nor George C. Wallace include
Leonard Lewis of Hillsboro,
Clifton Finch of Bynum, and
Mrs. C. C. Dobbins of Denton.
The Uncommitted Group,
delegates not committed to any
particular Democratic presi-
dential candidate, consists of
Benjamin Franklin Morrison
of Weatherford, Vickie Stupp
of Denton, and Steve Ray of
Whitney.
Only a portion of the presi-
dential delegates to the Na-
tional Convention will be se-
lected on the May 1 ballot.
The remaining will be selected
at the State Convention in
Houston June .18-19.
Mrs. Hanson said that vot-
ers may vote for any delegate
they wish, regardless of to
whom they are committed.
Only three delegates to the
Democratic National Corn’en-
tion are apportioned to Dis-
trict 22.
This year the Democratic
precinct conventions will be
held at 2 p.m. on primary elec-
tion day, May 1, at, or near
each voting place in the coun-
ty. The County Democratic
Convention will be held the
following Saturday, May 8, at
2 p.m. in the count courtroom
of the Bosque County Court-
house in Meridian.
Mrs. Hanson reminded
everyone that to be eligible to
attend the county convention
one must have attended the
precinct convention on Satur-
day, May 1.
Contested races on the May
1 Democratic Primary ballot
include::
United States Senate — Du-
gi, Gramm, Bentsen and Wil-
son.
United States Rcpresenta-'
tive — Poage and Alexander.
Railroad Commissioner —
Wood, Bean, O’Rourke, Sadler,
I
Denton, Newton, Finney and
Williams.
Associate Justice of Supreme
Court, Place No. I — Yar-
brough and Barrow.
Judge, Court of Criminal Ap-
peals: Chamberlain and Rob-
erts.
For Judge, Court of Criminal
Appeals, unexpired term —
Vpllcrs, Phillips and Dallv. 1
State Senator — Creighton
and Tandy.
State Representative — Don-
aldson and Bellah.
Contested races on the coun-
ty level include:
Sheriff — Jerry Wittie, John
O. Baxter and J. T. Hancock.
Commissioner, Precinct No.
1 — Ray J. Miller and J. F,
(Fletcher) Cooper.
On the precinct level only
one race is contested and that
is for Constable, Precinct No.
8. Those on the ballot for this.
.office are Jerry K. Hill. E. S.,
(Sam) Blassingame and Von
D. Glenn.
All other races on the May 1
Democratic ballot will be un-
contested.
Polls will be open in Bosque
County f^rm 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To be eligible to vote in the
May 1 Democratic Primary
voters must have registered
before April 1.
Gap city election planned
would wait longer and obtain
the soil survey at no oost to
the county.
Delinquent taxes
The Commissioners’ Court
authorized a $670 payment to
C. R. Law Tax Records, Inc.,
Aystin, for its work on 1972
to 1974 delinquent county tax,
listings. As of January 1, the
figure was $5,78402. v
Helicopter service
Judge Word will get more
information on a request for
$200 in matching funds far the
Military Assistance to Safety
and Traffic program, which
went into operation in Septem-
ber, 1974. The project pro-
vides helicopter transportation
for accident or disaater vie-
- tipps to hospitals.
Community Calendar
County Judge Charles K.
Word Jr. will call a municipal
election for Cranfilli-Gap so
that a mayor and. City Council
can be elected.
The dale is yet to be deter-
mined, Judge Word told the
County Commissioners’ meet-
ing Monday morning at the
county courthouse in Meridian.
Cranfills Gap voters sup-
ported a petition for incorpora-
tion, 84-36, when they went to
the polls April 3.
Iredsll fir* truck
County Commissioner J. F.
Cooper told his colleagues that
Iredell hopes to acquire an- _ „ ,,
other fire truck and was won- Compiled by Mr*. T. N. Fostor, 675-8160
c°™° AF« I’ TuHP liiuu >1 Darden’s
Judge Word* suggested that April 15 Arteriosclerosis seminar
the city consider purchasing a APril 15 Hearing on proposed “Bangs” regulations in
surplus vehicle. He offered tq Austin
get literature to aid Iredell in April 15 Rotary meets
its planning. April 15 Home Demonstration Council meets
Child Welfare- BUard April 15 and 16 Holy Week services downtown.
The Commissioners voted to April 15 and 16 Holy Week services at Trinity
^e,lfaILB2?„r.d' April 15 and 27 Absentee voting in County Clerk’s
office
16 Good Friday
Senior Citizens’ regular monthly noon lunch
Tergerson 50th anniversary in Cranfills Gap
Easter—see church directory section ' >
Sunrise service—Krueger Hill
Back to school
in cooperation with the State
Department of Public Welfare.
Appointments of board A
members wiU be made before April
May 1. Three will serve for April
three-year terms; two for two- April
year terms, and two for one
year terms.
Bottomlands plkne ______
Work plans for' the Bosque April 20
Bottomlands were presented
by Charles Reeves of the Soil April 22
Conservation Sendee at the
County Commiisioners’ meet- April 23
ing.
The Commissioners were
also told by Reeves that a
Meridian-Neils Creek Water-
April
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April 18
April 20
April 20
Social Security Day
Presbyterian Women in Hamilton
Central Texas Fair Association meets
April 22-29 Social Security Day in Meridian
Senior Citizens monthly dance
April 24 Cisco Jr. College Homecoming, Raneh Week,
Frontier Jubilee
April 25 Cleng Peerson Historical marker
shed Association meeting will Apnl 2J>. z°ne Youth ^lly of Immanuel Lutheran
be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, . .. Lhurcn
April 27, at Our Savior's Luth- April 26 Mason lodge supper
eran Church, Norse. Envlrtm- April 27 Future Teachers Banquet
mental assessment will be the April 29 Senior Trip
topic. Dam construction ii a April 30 and May 1 Annual Lake Whitney Beauty
possibility. Pageant
Mr. Reeves advised the Com- _May j Election
clfr^uidS a‘soil iur Jf* \ and 2 Magazine Club Pilgrimage Tour
vcy by mi if ft wished to Ma> 5 Lutheran Church Women (Waco Conf.) Spring
contribute $9,612 toward Its Convention
cost, otherwise, the survey May » Bluebonnet Club biologist and film
would be conducted later. iMay 8 Selective Service Board No. 76 ceases operation
Judge Word, commenting May 8 Coon Creek Boswell Shower
that "we have budget proh- May 10 Cake Decorating Course via MCC
lems, too, agreed with his col- May 14 Clifton Band Six Flags Open Contest
leagues on the Commission- nror details See n4ws stories in recent issues of Clifton
ers* Court that the county Record)
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