The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 28, 1968 Page: 2 of 16
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• EDITORIAL PAGE •
Clifton, Texas Thursday, March 28, 1968
Our Highest Tribute Should Go To Men Like
Tommie Symank; They Gave Us Our Freedom
It has been said that “War is Hell.”
Of course since peace is the opposite of
war, then by this logic peace must be
as good as hell is bad. Whether this phil-
osophy suits you or not, the people of
Clifton, and Texas and America and in-
deed what’s left of the rest of the “free
world” must realize that there are things
worse than war and things better than
peace. If you don’t know what they are,
we’ll tell you.
First, however, let the residents of
the Clifton-Mosheim area morn the loss
of their native son to the war of this
generation— the one now being fought
in Vietnam. Let the widow and parents
nd friends of U. S. Army Specialist 5th
ommie Lee Symank, who was killed in
actiim March 14, 1968, remember
through the remainder of their lives that
Tommie gave his life for his country.
This i& the greatest sacrifice a mortal
man can make.
This editorial cannot console a family
which is grieving at the loss of their son
and husband. Nothing except their faith
in the will of the Lord can do this. It
might help, however, to remember that
Ujeir many friends and even persons in
thfe'-area unknown to them realize the
significance of Tommie’s sacrifice. The
giving up of this life and many others
is a price that has been paid so that
his family and friends and even the
strangers in Clifton and Mosheim and
other places in America might continue
to live their lives as free Americans.
FREEDOM is a mighty big word. It
wasn’t easily won, nor has it been easily
maintained.
Free Americans became free Ameri-
cans at the cost of 4,435 of its sons in
the Revolutionary War. It cost 2,260
more young men in the War of 1812.
The Mexican War took 13,283 U. S. sold-
iers lives, and out own Civil War took
529,332 lives of Americans on both sid-
es. The Spanish - American War killed
2,446 American men, 116,563 were lost
in the 1917-18 World War I. World War
II in the 1940’s took 407,828 American
sons and another 54,246 died for free-
dom in the Korean War of the 1950’s.
Now thousands more are dying in Viet-
nam."
Why this terrible cost? Wiser men
than this writer have tried and failed
to understand and stop the waging of
war. But when there are would-be-con-
querers, then there are only two alter-
natives: (1) defend yourself and lose the
cream of the crop of young men, or (2)
give up and lose your entire population
to become the occupied slaves of the
conquerer.
There are many fools in the genera-
tion who preach non-involvement. They
claim we are totally wrong for “being
involved in Vietnam” in the first place.
There are many things about our in-
volvement in Vietnam which this writer
doesn’t like too, but regardless of the
reasons why the U. S. should be involv-’
ed or not, the fact remains that both
the Viet Cong and North Vietnam’s legal
government are both totalitarian, athe-
istic communist forces. Though it is NOT
popular to “knock the communist line”
in some American circles today, even the
most naive school girl knows deep in
her heart that the sole purpose and ob-
ject and goal of international com-
munism is complete world domination
and obliteration of all religions.
Yes, there is something worse than
war and that is slavery under com-
munism. The only alternative to com-
munist domination is fighting it. We
can do it now in Vietnam, or later in
Pearl Harbor (we’ve had one taste of
that on Dec. 7, 1941), or a little later in
the vicinity of the Golden Gate Bridge,
and finally at Neil’s Creek.
Yes, there is something better than
peace, if the peace is to be gained by
capitulating to the communist aggressors,
and existing by their rules and under
their guns. If you know a Hungarian,
an East German, a Korean, or a Cuban,
ask them what it’s like.
While Tommie Symank is not the
first Bosque Countian to die in this cur-
rent war, he was closest to many Clif-
tonites. His wife, parents and younger
brothers will grieve as have the loved
ones of other young men who have given
their lives in war, but they can also be
very proud that their son, husband and
brother was a hero in the true sense of
the term; proud that he made the sup-
reme sacrifice. The rest of us should
pay our highest respect and tribute to
men like Tommie Symank. The price
he has paid was for us, not for himself.
—Sam Logan
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check your tires, water, battery and oil plus clean
your windshield. This is a SERVICE, not a FILLING
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Robert E. Binford Post 8553
✓
When Hemigfair '68 opens April 6, in San Antonio, Texas,
visitors will note one point: this is a fair in motion. Fairgoers
will be able to enjoy a stately gondola glide down the San
Antonio river—where Victorian
houses along the banks-some
100 years old—have been re-
stored and will be used as res-
taurants for various nations.
For a little faster-paced ac-
tion, the. Swiss Skyride will fill
the bill. In cars suspended over-
head from wires, riders will see
a bird’s-eye view of the Fair—
and be able to get to any far
point almost instantly.
Movers who like their action
sitting down can go to the re-
volving restaurant atop the
Tower of the Americas — a
staggering 622 feet alx>ve the
ground—for a view of the South
Texas landscape as well as the
Fair, itself. This highest re-
volving restaurant in the West-
ern Hemisphere will make one
complete turn every hour.
But, perhaps the most swing-
ing event at the Fair will he at
the Frito-Lay/Pepsi-Cola pavil-
ion. There, Los Voladores, the
Flying Indians of Papantls will
perform their spectacular feat
of climbing a 114-foot pole and
“flying" to the bottom. Secured
only by ropes around their
waists, Los Voladores will turn
in a series of 32 dizzying revo-
lutions until they reach the
ground. This flying dance has
been a tradition of the Totona-
can Indians for centuries and
will be performed exactly as it
has been done in the past-with
one important exception. Origi-
nally, some provision had been
made for the flyers’ security.
But, at the Frito-Lay/Pcpsi-
Cola presentation, Los Vola-
dores will be on their own.
Lovers of perpetual motion
will find what they want at the
Fair. For all ages, Hemisfair
’68 will be a swinging event.
Area Happenings
News from Neighboring Towns
The West News
West’s United Fund Goal was
met and exceeded this year, Mr.
R. Wendorf, United Fund secre-
tary reports. 102 percent of the
$5,500 goal was raised.
Mr. Wendorf pointed out that
if it had not been for the out-
standing 100 percent given by
Burlington employees, totaling
over $2,000, the quota undoubted-
ly would not have been met.
Glen Rose Reporter
Jerry Stewart, 13-year-old son
of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stewart,
underwent heart surgery in St.
Joseph Hospital in Fort Worth
where he had been hospitalized
several days.
The Comanche Chief
At the last meeting of the
board of directors of the Cham-
ber of Commerce, Bill Clemons,
A Glance at Past Events
From The Files of The Clifton Record
twenty years ago
MARCH 26, 1948
Clifton was selected as the lo-
cation for the Bosque County
Agricultural and Livestock show
at a meeting in the County
Courthouse by persons interested
in continuing the county fair
which was held last year in Me-
ridian.
The Clifton College Cowboys
won their first baseball game
from Waco High 9-7 at K a t y
Park in Waco.
Miss Margie Louise Bertelson,
former Clifton teacher, has re-
turned from two and a half years
duty overseas with the Ameri-
can Red Cross. She taught Eng-
lish in the local high school three
years, prior to her enlistment in
the Red Cross. She is the daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Bertel-
son.
Clifton Public School News-
Patsy Parks, sophomore, won
high score in the recent home-
making contest and will repre-
sent the second year H.E. girls
in the Galveston meeting.
Echoes From Clifton College-
Alumni News: Mr. and Mrs.
Chester Strand of New York
have been spending some time
in Clifton visiting relatives and
friends. Mr. Strand visited Col-
lege Hill with acquaintances of
former years. Mrs. Strand will
be remembered as the former
Ellen’ Christenson of Hamilton
and an alumnus of CJC.
HEADQUARTERS
For Nutrena and Purina Feeds
Feed Grinding and Mixing Service
Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer — Will Furnish Spreader
ERICKSON FEED MILL
Vernon (Pat) Erickson, Owner -
307 N. Ave. D — Clifton — Phone 675-8603
' PRINCIPLES OF FAITH
During Jesus’ ministry He announced the intention of estab-
lishing His church. The basis for the establishment of this
mighty spiritual institution was Christ, the Son of God.
Jesus told His apostles in Matthew 16:18, “Upon this rock
I will build my church.” To this Paul attests in 1 Corin-
thians 3:11 “For other foundation can no man lay than that
which is laid, which is Christ Jesus.” Christ’s church was
in the eternal purpose of God, to make known His manifold
wisdom to the world, (Ephesians 3:8-11.) It was the church
which carried the Gospel of Christ to a lost and dying world.
It is still the church which is charged with 'the spiritual
education of men, to bring them to Christ!
Principal: Tha church wa* not a substitute for God's pur-
poso, but ■ fulfillment of God's otarnal planl
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
LORD'S DAY MONDAY
Bible Classes 10:00 a.m. v Men’s Training Gass 7:30 p.m.
A. M. Worship 10:50 a.m. TUESDAY
Young People’s Classes Ladles’ Bible Gass 9:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m. ' WEDNESDAY
P. M. Worship 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
CLIFTON CHURCH OF CHRIST
On South Highway 6
Luke W. Shirs, Evangelist
local Ford dealer, was elected
president.
James Roberts of Heartland
Life was elected vice president,
and Joe Waring of Waring’s In-
surance Agency, was elected
secretary - treasurer.
Th« Hico News Review
Hico Hatchery & Feed, closed
for several years, will re-open
Thursday, April 4, according to
announcement by Ray Adkins,
new owner.
A grand opening is scheduled
on that date, with prizes, gift
certificates, and a grand prize.
Mr. Adkins comes to Hico
from Chillicothe, Ohio, where he
has been associated with his fa-
ther in Adkins International, fea-
turing quality poultry products.
The Gatosvills Messongor
The Texas Commission on Al-
coholism will sponsor a confer-
ence on the campus of the State
Schools for Boys Thursday,
March 28. It was announced that
“the purpose of the conference
is to provide basic rational for
alcohol education and to provide
a plan for action for educating
youth about alcohol.
The confertenc^ will open at
8 a.m. in the Hilltop school.
Tha Hamilton Harald-Naws
The Hamilton Jaycees an-
nounced plans this week for a
public auction to be held on the
Hamilton square at 2 p.m. Sat-
urday, April 27, to raise money
for a massive park improvement
project in Hamilton.
Tha Valley Mills Tribunt
The Valley Mills “Has Been”
Volleyball Tournament will be
unveiled Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday night of March 25, 26
and 28.
Tha Whitney Messenger
Tickets went on sale this week
for the “Appreciation Dinner”
honoring Lieutenant Governor
Preston Smith. The affair will
Selmer Erickson
AMERICAN
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Meets 2nd & 4th
Thursdays Each Month
For Rental of Building con-
tact Oliver Reesing.
J. M. Martin R^tor
Located at Lakeside Village
Junction of Hwys. 56 & 927.
P. O. Box 278, Morgan,
Texas 76671
Office Phone — Kopperl
TU9-2600
Residence Phone — Kopperl
TU92535
FARMS — RANCHES —
LAKE PROPERTY
FARM AND RANCH LOANS
WE SOLICIT LISTINGS
be held in Whitney on Saturday,
April 13. (
Tickets are $5.00 each and may
be purchased from R. T. Swil-
ling, Cozett Curbo, Weldon
Pierce, Bob Bonner, J. L, Pope
or Ray Gay.
Swilling is chairman of the
ticket sale and states delivery
will be made if you will call
2626, Smith headquarters in
Whitney.
Nice selection of name brand
DRESSES, BLOUSES, PANTS, SHORTS, LINGERIE, HOSE.
LAY-AWAY NOW FOR EASTER.
We offer both firsts and seconds in
Men's Leisur'alls and Work Coveralls
FACTORY OUTLET
PHONE 675-8761
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