Haywood Delivers Winning 73 Yard TD In All Star Game
Clifton halfback James Haywood caught a 73 yard pass from Texarkana’s Joe Norwood to give the North a 7 to 3 victory over the South in the 34th annual Texas High School Coaches Association All Star Football Game at Rice Stadium Houston. Norwood was named outstanding back while Haywood earned hero status for the North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
James Haywood
Texas High School Coaches Association
Houston
Haywood
James
James Smith
Rice Stadium
Clifton High School
Aubrey T. Roberts
Texarkana
Joe Norwood
Waco Tribune-Herald
Norwood
Longview
James Street
Cameron
Mack McKinney
South
McKinney
Bobby Wuensch
Houston Jones
Glen Halsell
Halsell
Odessa
Dr Holder Discusses Medicare With Clifton Lions Club
Clifton Lions Club heard Dr W T Holder explain Medicare at a noon meeting on Tuesday August 9 in City Hall dining room. He noted paperwork burden on staff, fewer hospital beds in Central Texas, and limited value unless hospital bills reach fifty dollars, yet it helps seniors over 65 with large bills. New member John D Fenn was welcomed. guest Col William Culbert of Gatesville attended. Ann Claire Pierson, Clifton High School senior, served as Lions sweetheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Lions Club
W. T. Holder
City Hall
Holder
Clifton
Ann Claire Pierson
Lions Club
C. E Pierson
John D. Fenn
William Culbert
Gatesville
Lions
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Clifton Stores Kick Off Three Dollar Days
Clifton merchants announce Town-wide Dollar Days Thursday Friday and Saturday August 11 12 and 13 with special buys at low prices to promote local business. The event is advertised in a ten column page of this weeks Record along with other bargains in regular ads.
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Clifton
W. C. Stanford Dies at 92 in Clifton
W C Stanford 92 of 207 South Avenue K Clifton died at 2 25 a m Wednesday morning August 10 in the local hospital after a two month illness He had been seriously ill since June 18 Funeral services will be held at 3 00 p m Thursday August 11 at Cranfills Gap Methodist Church with interment in Cranfills Gap Cemetery The Record plans a complete obituary next week
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W. C. Stanford
South Avenue K
Clifton
Stanford
Cranfills Gap Methodist Church
Cranfills Gap
Greenwade Named Local Justice of Peace in Bosque County
Bosque County Commissioners Court appoints A. M. Buck Greenwade of Clifton to fill the unexpired term of Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 vacated by E. W. McGee who becomes County Judge January 1 1967. Question raised on legality of the appointment due to residence since April. John D. Fenn elected Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 and will assume duties January 1 1967.
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Commissioners Court of
Bosque County
A. M
Buck) Greenwade
Clifton
Justice of the Peace
E. W. (Fibber) McGee
McGee
Greenwade
John D. Fenn
Meridian and Neils Creek Watershed OKed for Planning Aid
The State Board approved Meridian and Neils Creek Watershed for planning assistance after a May field review by Soil Conservation Service staff. A watershed tour and hearing will set priority and timing for a planning team to assist local sponsors in outlining flood control dams and spillways. Local sponsors include Bosque and Hamilton Coryell districts, county commissions, and the Meridian and Neils Creek Watershed Association.
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Soil Conservation Service
Meridian
State Soil and Water Conservation Board
Meridian and
Neils Creek
Meridian and Neils Creek
Bosque Soil and Water Conservation District
Hamilton- Coryell Soil and Water Conservation District
Coryell County Commissioners Court
Hamilton County Commissioners Court
Bosque County Commissioners Court
Clifton Robbery Investigated After Night Break-In
Thieves broke into Clifton Food Mart and Clifton Mercantile Company between last Thursday’s close and Friday morning. Investigators say gloves left no fingerprints. contents missing include cash, camouflage and beige coveralls, and numerous firearms and ammunition from the Hardware Department. Serial numbers were released as the case unfolds led by Texas Ranger Bill Gunn, Bosque County Sheriff A O Carr, and Clifton Police Chief Eldon J Forbess.
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Clifton Food Mart
Clifton Mercantile Company
Clifton
Texas
Bill Gunn
Waco
Bosque County
A. O. Carr
Eldon J. Forbess
Food Mart
Clifton Mercantile Company Dry Goods Department
Clifton Mercantile Dry Goods Department
Clifton Mercantile Hardware Department
Texas Ranger
Gunn
Hardware Department
Football Meeting Scheduled Sunday at Clifton High
Clifton High School coach Aubrey T. Roberts announced a Sunday 4:00 p.m. meeting to set practice hours starting August 15 for the Cubs 1966 season. He expects about 55 squadmen with 13 lettermen and plans one pre season scrimmage, possibly two, before the opener against Ferris High on September 9.
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Clifton High School
Aubrey T. Roberts
Clifton High Cubs
Roberts
Cubs
Ferris High School
Clifton High
Clifton Mayor Announces Water Plans and Recent Purchases
The Clifton mayor’s report addresses rumors of water rationing, stating reserves are sufficient unless a well pump fails and noting possible next summer rationing. Council bought a new fire truck with bids totaling 12 411 68 from Simms Company and Standefer Chevrolet. The asphalt emulsion street treatment is experimental and may halt further use until durability is known. Clifton Municipal Airport fencing and hangar delivery are awaited, with a regional Texas Municipal League meeting in Waco highlighted.
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Clifton
Standefer Chevrolet Company
Simms Companys of
San Antonio
Standefer Chevrolet
Stewart Motors
Gloft Motors
Stevens Motors
Simms Company
Clifton Municipal
Jim Smith
Isenhower
Texas
Clifton High Band to Resume Morning Practice
Clifton High School band director Glen Judah announced a return to 7:00 a.m. rehearsals starting Monday August 15 at the Band Hall. About 45 students participated in the first two sessions held August 1 and 2 ahead of the September 9 football opener with Ferris. Drum major Janet Holder leads a corps including Kathy Collins Vicki Outlaw Anita Wallace Marsha Hill Bonnie June Standefer and Ann Claire Pierson as majorettes.
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Glen Judah
Clifton High School
Record Office
Clifton High
Judah
Ferris
Clifton Public Schools
Janet Holder
Kathy Collins
Vicki Outlaw
Anita Wallace
Marsha Hill
Bonnie June Standefer
Ann- Claire Pierson
Mrs. Olson Dies In Local Hospital
Obituary for Ella Schumacher Olson 70 of Route 1 Meridian who died August 8 at Clifton hospital after a prolonged illness. Born on the Schumacher farm north of Clifton she was one of Fritz Schumacher’s 14 children. Funeral Aug 9 at Immanuel Lutheran Clifton with Rev. Alvin Walter officiating. Interment in Clifton Cemetery.
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Ella Schumacher Olson
Route 1
Meridian
Clifton Hospital
Olson
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Clifton
Alvin Walter
Malone
Shirley McDougal
Jesus
John Schumacher
Harry Schumacher
Pete Reesing
Harold Wiede
Joe Schumacher
Old Rock
Immanuel
City Softball League Scores and Standings
Results from August games show Womack-Coyote undefeated at 4-0, Clifton 3-1, Clif-Tex 0-3, and Crawfills Gap 0-3. Upcoming Friday night games feature Clifton and Clif-Tex at City Park, with Monday August 15 makeup games: Crawfills Gap vs Clif-Tex at 7 and Crawfills Gap vs Womack-Coyote at 9. Schedule wraps after Clifton-Womack-Coyote and Crawfills Gap-Clif-Tex on August 16.
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Womack-Coyote
Clifton
Crawfills Gap
Clif-Tex Manufacturing Company
Womack- Coyote
Clif-Tex
Clifton Police Cite Week for Alcohol and Traffic Violations
Clifton's Chief Eldon J. Forbess listed weekly citations including minor in possession alcohol loud muffler improper start excessive noise no driver's license disregarding stop sign and three overtime parking warnings. He noted fines range 10 to 100 dollars with county notification of offenders and a 25 dollar beer penalty plus potential doubled fine on a second offense.
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Clifton’s
Eldon J. Forbess
Forbess
John D. Fenn
Clifton
Marilyn Erickson Crowned Bosque County Farm Bureau Queen
Marilyn Erickson a Clifton High School senior was named the 1966 Farm Bureau Queen of Bosque County at the queen contest held August 4 in Clifton. Donna Aars finished as runner-up with ceremony by last year’s queen Martha Smith.
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Farm Bureau Queen
Donna Aars
Alton Aars
Route 2
Clifton
Marilyn Erickson
John E. Erickson
Farm Bureau Queen of
Bosque County
Bettis Auditorium
Clifton Public Schools
James Smith
Clifton High School
Farm Bureau
Bettis
Clair Gannon
Hill County
Martha Smith
Kathryn Smith
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Bosque County Farm Bureau
Raymond Lammert
Route 1
Meridian
Tull Johnson
Valley Mills
Allison Olson
Clifton Floral Company
Patsy Lancaster
Clifton Public
Dale Brown
W. L. Gauntt
Calvin Rueter
Paul C. Cuenod
H. Ww. Fagg
A. F. Wienecke
G.F. McGinley
McGregor
Gatesville
Pasture Fire Near Valley Mills Responded By Clifton Volunteers
Clifton Volunteer Fire Department rushed to a pasture fire on the M. M. Schrader place Route 3 Valley Mills shortly before press time. Firemen had not returned when the Record went to press.
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Clifton Volunteer Fire Department
M. M. Schrader Place
Valley Mills
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Dr. Holder
Lions of Medicare
Mr. Greenwade
Mossberg
Remington
Savage
General Electric
Chas. M. Isenhower
City
Olice Atrol
New Farm Bureau Queen
The
Fran Arthur
W. E. Arthur
West 5Th Street
Melanie Muir
Homer Muir
Koppers
Billye Carol Sanders
Willlie Sanders
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