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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1970
Page
1
A state political gathering in Austin showcased reports from counties featuring minority voters. Sam Logan speaks for a united, diverse community with Black, Mexican, Japanese, Indian and various European American groups living together. the preschool photo highlights this melting pot as a sign of harmony.
An early morning fire gutted the Vickery home on Lexus Highway in Clifton. Firefighters arrived as flames emerged from the roof around 3:40 a.m. and contained the blaze within an hour. No other property was damaged. The cause is under investigation. donations of goods and funds were requested for the Dennis Vickery family through local drives and the Farmers State Bank of Clifton.
Bosque County advances deer management with landowner and department cooperation. Since 196, about 10 000 bucks and 5 000 does harvested. County chosen for either sex harvest during 1970 71 season with a bag limit of two. Special tags required to possess antlerless deer, obtainable at Meridian Courthouse.
With 16 days left, Clifton gears up for the 31st Central Texas Fair parade opening August 27 at 6 PM. Curtis Bakke, president of the Fair Association, invites organizations, businesses, clubs, individuals, and colleges from eight counties to join. Prizes will be awarded in three categories and a decorated bike contest is planned as an added attraction.
The American Red Cross reports 65,000 families affected by Hurricane Celia along the Texas coast. Clifton area asked to raise 700 of a 23,208 share for Heart of Texas Chapter disaster relief, with funds sent to Farmers State Bank Clifton. Governor Smith designates Red Cross as official disaster relief agency and surveys show extensive property and business damage across impacted counties.
Clifton schools ready for the new year with orientation for teachers on Aug 19 and a Aug 24 planning meeting. Classes begin Aug 31 with grade level registration on Aug 25 to 31. New subjects include American and World History plus Spanish offerings.
Texas Football magazine rates Clifton Cubs as a strong squad with 4 open offensive and 2 defensive veterans led by Joe Wallace and Jim Canuteson. The team faces a tougher district while backfield potential and key linemen loom large. Reserve seat tickets go on sale at Calverts Pharmacy for 1.50.
Clifton School Superintendent Kent Appleby says a replacement has not been found for Buddy Ables as of Wednesday after Ables re signed. Ables plans to coach at Idalou near Texas Tech in Lubbock while pursuing a masters. He will likely lead the 8th grade football and perhaps basketball, with staff changes noted for the junior high programs.
District 10 AA schedules for Clifton Cubs and squads across grades with multiple teams. The listing shows game dates and opponents including Mat, W Mills, Hamilton, Alvarado, Joshua, Midway, Connally, Robinson, West, McGregor, and others. Games run September through November with home and away designations.
Roger Anz and David Fowler won new bikes during the past week in The Record's Barn Bike program. These awards bring the total to nine bikes given away during the contest period with details in the advertisement inside.
Clifton Cubs Booster Club hosts a barbecue supper and organizational meeting on Friday August 21 at Clifton Park. Ed Bryn says new officers for the club's second year will be elected and future projects planned. All area men interested in public school athletics invited. Proceeds aid the school athletic program.
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