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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1967
Page
1
The piece notes excitement for Thursday night’s first preseason softball game featuring slow ball delivery. It recalls past frustrations with slow pitchers and mentions aging players adapting to new styles. Mention of local water levels at Old Mill Dam and Bosque River reflects casual community observations.
A Bosque Bill cites a saying on public interest and personal focus. The quote questions how many would be happy if they cared as little about others as about themselves.
Clifton will host a triple district track meet Friday with 16 schools from Districts 13-A 12-B and 17-B. Field events start at 2 p.m. finals run from 7:15 p.m. Winners advance to regional meets April 22 with District 13-A to region 2 at Denton and 12-B 17-B winners to region at Stephenville.
Clifton Cubs blank Jonesboro 3-0 behind Larry Grimland 14 strikeouts and one hit allowed. Me rdian fell 10-0 under the ten run rule as Gary Anz struck out 10 over four innings and Garland Braune allowed one hit. Jim Bird powered the offense with a double and a single as Cubs prepare to host Hillsboro on April 17.
Clifton Community Appeal raised 25 995 of 50 000 goal or 52 percent. Member Congregation Appeal reached 66 201 50 of 70 000 95 percent. Friends of the Home Appeal collected 4 194 75 of 13 000 32 percent. Total goal 133 000.
Two Whitney men were killed when their Oldsmobile was hit by a Santa Fe freight train at the FM 927 crossing about two miles east of Morgan. Wilbert Leo Baugus, 28, and Jimmy Alexander, age unknown, were the victims. The car was demolished and carried about 100 yards along the tracks after the 78-car train whistled warning signals.
Youth Baseball League sign ups close Saturday April 15 between a m and noon at Clifton City Hall dining room. Boys unable to attend should submit forms before Saturday to league officers James Wright president Doug Railsback vice president and Mrs J M Finstad secretary treasurer.
Clifton city officials approved extending the runway at the new municipal airport and unanimously voted to buy six additional acres at 100 dollars per acre to fund the extension. The city will be reimbursed from a state grant, while general funds cover initial costs. The council authorized trash cleanup, stray animal control, and discussed hiring a police officer.
Clifton Funeral Home gauge records 2.10 inches of rain while Lake Whitney dam area reports 1.53 inches and other Bosque County communities see up to 2.5 inches. Bosque River rose about 5 feet above normal then receded after noon Tuesday.
A Monday night meeting organized a four team slow pitch softball league in Clifton with clubs from Walls Mfg and Wilson Mfg plus CPS and the Outlaws. Plans to contact nearby towns aim to field more teams, with a league meeting set for April 17 at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Tonight two non league games feature Wilson versus Crawfills Gap and the Outlaws versus CPS.
The Crusade Against Cancer in Texas launches this year with a $2 million goal and a state wide House to House drive led by W. L. Spiel er of Clifton for Bosque County. Last year 31 percent of funds supported research and 28 percent public education through Cancer Mobile Van Exhibits and free materials.
A two car collision on Highway 6 six miles west of Meridian at 2 30 Sunday afternoon damaged both vehicles but left all occupants without serious injuries. Bob Rhody a Bosque County game warden was traveling west when the Goodwins of Royce City turned onto the highway and collided with his vehicle. Highway Patrolman James Wright issued a ticket to the Goodwin driver for turning without safety.
County Tax Collector Earl R. Behringer reports 1967 registrations through March 31 bring in more money than any prior year. The record compares 1966 and 1967 registrations and funds turned over to the County Treasurer and the State Highway Department.
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