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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1972
Page
6
In a front page continuation the column praises critics and readers, reflects on writing style and local color, and honors Mrs Brown and other Bosque and Lake Whitney correspondents for providing news despite budget limits.
Coaches project no easy games with West Midway and Hillsboro added as strong foes. The Cubs expect 66 to 68 players on varsity and B squad with 40 to 45 more from 7th and 8th grades. One 6-4 220 tackle is the largest seen, while 10 lettermen return and pre season workouts begin under new USL rules.
Honorary pallbearers include Cranfills Gap High School students and friends. Tom Leach, 19, died when a firearm he was helping move out of a box discharged in Galesburg Illinois. He was born March 31 1953 in Gatesville Texas and grew up on the family farm, excelling in athletics at Cranfills Gap High School.
Two Norwegian students Peter and Steiner travel through Texas visiting cities Clifton and Waco then continue to Austin San Antonio Mexico Alaska and Europe. They collect photos meet locals attend church and express gratitude for warm hospitality and cooperation in their research. They plan to return to Bergen by Christmas and invite visits from locals.
The Cen-Tex Fair plans prize money for bands in two divisions with first and second place awards totaling 150. Nine bands were invited to the parade per Chamber Executive VP Bobby Joe Conrad. Riding clubs face prizes of 50, 30, and 26 dollars for top dress members, plus 100 dollars offered by the Chamber of Commerce.
The Clifton fair will feature a large improved midway each night with 14 rides including a roller coaster and loop o plane plus 20 carnival booths. The 22nd annual rodeo runs nightly at 8 pm in the Clifton Riding Club arena with stock by Lloyd Woodley. A pet show returns Saturday morning and a Texas Jr Shorthorn show is planned for Saturday afternoon. Entry deadlines are August 28 for livestock and August 26 for home economics and dress revue.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Methodist Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Pastor Cleon Flanagan leads the Clifton church with a regular weekly program.
Mayor Isenhower notes 85 percent approval among residents for current garbage pickups, while 15 percent oppose. Returning to can-based collection would require a larger crew and a citywide fee. Council accepts a local couple’s bid to clean City Hall for $50 once, then $25 monthly thereafter. An out-of-town firm bid $40 for twice monthly cleanings.
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