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Newspaper

Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1977

Page

2

Ambulance Siren Risk As Drivers Ignore Road Rules

Observers warn a motor vehicle accident risk with the Goodall-Witcher ambulance as drivers delay to pull over. Many motorists fail to hear the siren due to closed windows and active air conditioners and radios, unless they check rear view mirrors for safety cues.

Goodall-Witcher Ambulance

Editorial urges drivers to yield to ambulances

The piece stresses pulling over promptly to let ambulances pass and warns of near misses. It urges drivers to check rear view mirrors and stop safely, noting the act could save lives including their own. Bill Jordan signs the call to action.

Bill Jordan

Readers urged to send ideas to Clifton Record

The Clifton Record invites reader suggestions to improve service and publish reader-friendly items. It highlights adding DPS driving license examiner locations in Meridian, urges clear concise submissions with five W’s, names printed, and prepublication editing for accuracy.

The Clifton Record Texas Department of Public Safety Meridian

Three maxims for living by J. M. Jordan

A short ethical harmony attributed to J. M. Jordan urges temper control courage affection and purity while praising honesty industry and promptness and condemning cruelty arrogance and ingratitude. It emphasizes health contentment and friends, life love and liberty, loyalty to God country and family, and giving help comfort and appreciation. Address given: 606 North Ave. J Clifton 76634.

Central Texas Youth Fair entries and county notices

County agent reports Bosque County youths prepare for the Central Texas Youth Fair in Clifton August 25 to 27 with more than 60 4H members submitting entries for lambs sheep steers heifers market swine and breeding swine. Entries due August 17 at the Meridian Extension office or by mail to Clifton. A pesticide certification training session for private applicators is set for August 16 in Walnut Springs. Anthrax found in several Central and South Texas counties. advise veterinarians and prevention with antibiotics vaccines and prompt reporting.

George T. Wages Central Texas Youth Fair FFA Bosque County Meridian Fair P.O. Box Clifton oBsque County Walnut Springs Lion’s den Texas

Bosque Memorial Museum Displays Local Histories and Photos

Museum docent Vera Hughes presents daily exhibits except Sundays at Bosque Memorial Museum. August displays include portraits of county residents, vintage implements with owners, a Vern Grimland home painting by Estelle Grimland Nelson, a Clifton College blow up photo, and groups of teen portraits identified by A. L. Bronstad. Visitors invited to contribute ID photos.

Bosque Memorial Museum Vera Hughes Edwin Larson McKinney Vern Grimland Turkey Creek Valley Estelle Grimland Nelson Clifton College Yesteryear A. L. Bronstad

Clifton Gun Club to elect officers and hold shoot

The Clifton Gun Club will elect officers for the coming year and host a shoot at the range on Sunday August 21 from 2 p.m. to dark. Food will be prepared by a committee led by Jack Hill George Harris J B Darden and T F Crawford. Dr W D Goodall secretary said equipment is in excellent condition as members prepare for the dove season amid above average summer shooting.

Clifton Gun Club Jack Hill George Harris J. B Darden T. F. Crawford W. D. Goodall

Clifton Record July 28 issue sells out at four stands

The Clifton Record reports its July 28 edition sold out at four newsstands Gibsons Goodall Witcher Hospital Foundation Quickstop and Service Drug.

Clifton Record Gibson’s Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation Quickstop and Service Drug

Senior Citizens Corner Activities Update

82 members registered August 5. Games included 84 and 42 points, canasta and bridge. Afternoon dancing used a record player. August 12 officers and committees meet at 9 at the little house. Sing along at 3 and dance 9 to 11 with Iredell Band. Refreshments after the meeting. See you Friday.

Iredell Band

VA GI Bill changes prompt public notice to veterans

Veteran education benefits face new payment timing with prepayments limited to 30 days before registration. BI monthly payments follow training completion. VA offers interest free loans, a nine month grace, and a Work-Study program adding 625 dollars per semester with 250 paid in advance. Contact VA or campus counselors for details.

Veterans Administration Congress Administrator of Veterans Affairs Veterans Affairs Jack Coker

Laguna Park events and notices across town

West Shore Volunteer Fire Department sponsors eighth annual fish fry on September 3 at Shore Acres Drive fire station with serving from 5 p.m. Door prizes and entertainment. proceeds go to the department. Ladies Auxiliary sets October 7–8 rummage sale and seeks donations with free pickup numbers. Several community notices follow including Central Texas Youth Fair entries August 25–27 and Bluebonnet Art Craft Club events September 3–4 with a prize painting on display at Laguna Park Home Center.

West Shore Volunteer Fire Department Shore Acres Drive Laguna Park Fire Department Central Texas Bluebonnet Art Craft Club Pauline Johnson Laguna Park Home Center Chester Brittain Callie Edwards Johnny Fay Carr Douglas Brittain Whitney Elmo Hutton Empire Calif David Earl Brittain Dallas Don Solomon Duncanville Geoffrey Barnette Kirbyville Bobby Barnes Mike Bethany Okla Morris Ross Green Pete Donna) Beck Goodall- Witcher Hospital Clifton Green James Roy Clark Lake Whitney Baptist Church Katherine Stell Areda Mond

Window peeper fined by court in Clifton incident

Clifton police tracked a suspect dressed as a woman in the 800 block of North Ave N found to be a man. He was jailed overnight after arrest and later found guilty of a window peeping ordinance violation and fined by Judge W R Lively.

Clifton North Ave Alvin James Terry Wolfe Billy Green W. R. Lively Clifton High School James James Said

Hospital earns accreditation from Joint Commission

Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation has been accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospitals for two years from April 29, 1977, following an on site survey. The voluntary accreditation recognizes adherence to standards and aims to improve patient care.

Goodall - Witcher Hospital Foundation Joint Commission of Acredition of Hospitals Jim M. Smith Joint Commission JAHC Goodall-Witcher Hospital United States Terris Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation American College of Surgeons The American College of Physicians American Association American Medical Asociation JCAH

Freezing halts mold growth but spares existing growth

Freezing temperatures stop mold from spreading while failing to kill already present colonies. Ice formation slows activity and preserves current mold, requiring additional treatment to eradicate it.

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