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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1973
Page
2
Readers report thefts near Clifton and a sheriff’s warning on drug influenced burglars. The piece urges neighbor alertness, reporting incidents, and steps to protect property including inventories, insurance, safe locks, lighting, and neighbor watch, stressing calm response and prompt police notification.
Bill Jordan reports on a Clifton Record visit to a City Hall senior citizens luncheon led by Mrs. Harold Schulze, with pot luck food, birthday tributes, and games, plus a Bluebonnet Art and Craft Club game night at the Bluebonnet Community Center. The piece praises community spirit, mentions judges' praise for The Clifton Record, and notes printing challenges overcome with heat and airflow precautions.
Bosque County Extension Agent outlines mesquite and brush problems in Texas. Seminar covers chemical and mechanical control, pasture weeds, and recommendations for timing and application at the Bosque County Courthouse in Meridian.
Bosque County historical survey notes a family genealogy by C. M. Willingham of Denver about Brooks, son Willingham, and descendants. It recounts arrival in Texas in 1859, journeys from Georgia via Mississippi and Texas, family moves to Kimball and Meridian, land purchases, store building, ranching, and two brothers becoming doctors Gus and Ike. many descendants buried in Kimball Cemetery.
Hulen Gears Easter Seal Representative in Bosque County urged support for the Easter Seal Society of Texas. The campaign funds expanded services for 16 572 treated last year and aim to reach more handicapped people with physical, occupational and speech therapy across 18 facilities. The Easter Seal Appeal runs through Easter Sunday April 22.
The 1973 Feed Grain Program keeps payments steady despite cutting the set aside from 25 percent to 10 percent. ASC officials say no extra paperwork or visits are needed. producers with 25 percent set aside are notified and can have remeasurement at no cost. Payments remain based on half base times yield, with set aside maintained for eligibility.
Bosque County Extension Agent Delmelia Dunn announces a Clothing Clinic at Clifton City Hall on Monday April 9. Programs include Spring Fashion Fabrics, hand sewn zipper applications, and First Aid for Sewing Machines with 2 p.m., 2:20 p.m., and 2:40 p.m. presentations. Week-end food specials and budgeting tips follow, advising careful shopping and label reading for value.
The Lake Whitney Association notes wind slowed fishing last weekend but many anglers remained active. A string of 29 barndoor crappie and several channel and yellow cats up to seven pounds were reported along with blacks to about six pounds. Notable catches include 15 channel and blue cat on minnow trotline and 17 black bass to four pounds. Overall lake level 552.98 with strong activity by listed locals.
Garden club guide advises thinning chrysanthemum centers, spacing plants two thirds their height, transplanting from seed and cutting, and fertilizing established perennials. Iris care, debris removal, and fall dividing of perennials are covered along with starting hollyhocks and carnation culture from flats. It includes cuttings, rooting medium, and timing for planting and propagation through winter to spring.
Nellie Pederson Civic Library announces National Library Week April 8 to 14 under Governor Briscoe's proclamation. Lydia Rystad says the library at city hall is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, inviting Clifton residents to visit and support Texas libraries' educational and informational services.
Clifton Cub Scout Pack No. 33 met March 27 at the V F W lodge under Cub Master Vernon Swenson. Twelve Scouts, leaders, and parents heard a Mexico program with games and a pinata. New leaders include Michael Armstrong as Cub Master and several committee members.
The Clifton High School Class of 1923 invites friends to a reception at the Clifton High School library on Saturday April 14 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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