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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1975
Page
5
Governor Briscoe warns against holiday traffic fatalities as Labor Day travel rises. He cites past deaths and calls for added state troopers and Jaycee rest stops, urging motorists to slow down, avoid alcohol, and use available highway facilities.
The Clifton Record notes council actions on the general fund revenues totaling 346,730.00 with a subtotal 152,825.00 and continued discussion from page A. The report appears in the Clifton Texas issue dated Thursday August 28 1975.
Lake Whitney reports show crappie led action with sizable black bass. Wiley Taylor party of Arlington caught the longest black bass at five pounds, as Lake Whitney Association noted. Don Berry of Fort Worth landed the largest listed bass at three pounds nine ounces. The West Side Bass Club hosted a Fort Worth area tournament with notable stringers. Howard Collins and Pa die Redell second with 10 pounds 13 ounces. Lake level stood at 431.77 feet, 1 foot below normal, water 79 degrees. rainfall totaled .09 inches. Notables include Mr and Mrs F. E. Anderson with 75 crappie and one four-pound bluecat. Curtis and Fay Trollinger with 98 crappie and seven sand bass. Tomlin pair with 28 crappie. Jack Medart with six black bass up to 4 1/2 pounds. Jerry Robinson with 30 crappie to 1 1/2 pounds.
The record lists many households in Houston and San Angelo including Trigg Revaien and Bobby Sanders and multiple couples such as Mr and Mrs Bill Trigg and Mr and Mrs Leroyames. Visiting friends Bert Ramsey and daughter join the mix as locals sign off on the event.
Miss D Aun Thomas visited Wolfforth August 15 to 17 with Mr and Mrs Maynard Thomas and relatives. Saturday morning friends gave her an old fashioned pounding in Lubbock. A bridal shower followed at First Baptist Church in Wolfforth. Mrs Thomas and Dennis Poe plan to marry September 6 at her parents home.
Revival at the Chiftons Church on Pecan Street and Avenue B begins August 29 with nightly services at 8 p.m. The fifth Sunday singing is scheduled for August 31 from 2 to 4 p.m.
The notice promotes an Electronic Hearing test to identify cause and provide help before it worsens. It mentions free 20 minute screening, checks for wax buildup and ear ventilation, and aims to pinpoint the underlying problem for treatment.
Mrs Thomas Moseley hosted the District I workshop of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas at the Ramalla Inn in Stephenville. The Rome River Chapter of Stephenville served as hosts as the west district chapter received its charter in May. The workshop focused on orientation and the aims of the organization.
Lucien Gli Seys states pride in TAM Wintergreen at his Walnut Springs property. From Sep 1 1974 to Mar 1 1975 30 cows and calves grazed 20 acres causing temporary grazing restrictions to let seed set. Mr Hill harvested 2000 pounds of seed and 80 pounds of pure five seed after cleaning. 961 bales of hay were produced. He cooperated with Bosque Soil and Water Conservation District on the plan and management details are available at the local SC Conservation Office in Aeridian.
The Texas Safety Association warns that the Labor Day holiday often drives motorists to extend trips, risking fatigue and speeding. It urges realistic trip planning, rest breaks every two hours, and adherence to posted speed limits to reduce expected Texas highway fatalities estimated at 42 from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday.
Mr and Mrs Joe Boleman have returned from a two week vacation. They visited Chicago Islands of Hilo saw a volcanic eruption Pearl Harbor Mauna Kea and other points of interest. They visited their son Denhold in Chicago then Clifton where their son Dr Thomas E Bruce president of Phillips College in Enid Okla spent a few days with them.
The DRT organized in 1 led by Mrs Hally Bryan Perry and Miss Betty Ailinger to perpetuate Texas pioneer ideals for future generations. Its first president was Mrs Anson Jones widow of Texas Republic president. Members act as custodians of the Alamo French Legation and Ott Land Office Building in Austin, preserved as museums by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
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