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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1967
Page
1
Residents reported a shiny object over the Bosque area before TV weather radar confirmed a weather balloon. Readers phoned in while others commented on The Fugitive finale and local bus routes and school meal prices were noted as unchanged for the new year.
The Record ran more brides photos wedding stories and other news than space allowed this week. Readers held up will have priority next week so no one is left out.
The 3 day Cen Tex Fair and Rodeo begins today as Clifton schools prepare for classes starting Tuesday after Labor Day. Most seventh through senior high students have registered this week, with lower grades signing up Friday and Tuesday.
A record turnout is planned for the eight county Central Texas Fair and Rodeo in Clifton with 221 livestock entries plus 30 broiler pens and 647 home economics entries. Parade begins 6 p.m. followed by a 8 36 p.m. rodeo at the Clifton Horse Arena with bands and a Western Week dress code.
Clifton School sets first day procedures for grades one through six with staggered start times on Sept 1 and Sept 5. Registration occurs in grade rooms before assignment, with buses starting Tuesday and early dismissal first day at about 2:45 pm. Regular hours 8:25 am to 3:45 pm.
Clifton offices and businesses will close Monday September 4 for Labor Day. Government offices will close and most retailers will observe the holiday. Clifton Schools will not begin classes until Tuesday September 5 after registration.
Clifton resident Hatton Moore on Rt. 1 ginned the first bale of this year’s cotton at Payne Gin in Clifton. The bale weighed 546 pounds. By Wednesday morning Clifton had 15 bales ginned in total in Bosque County.
The state sets September 1 as the opening for dove hunting in the north zone with 1 p m daylight saving hours. Full-winged bird rules eased except in the 21 Rio Grande counties. Migrants from Mexico must bear one full-wing. Weather and water supply influence dove concentrations and season success according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists.
Elmer F. Luckenbach arrives September 9 as Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home administrator. He comes from St. John's Lutheran Home in Mars, Pennsylvania, bringing wide experience in planning and financing and work with federal agencies. The building plan includes 54 current beds replaced with 54 to 73 new beds, dining room, therapy room, activities space, kitchen, lounge, beauty shop, and storage. architect Eugene Wyka of Austin retained.
Major Hutchison warns Labor Day weekend traffic may claim 45 Texas lives due to speeding. He notes drivers misjudge stopping distances at 70 MPH and the risk rises with impatience.
Clifton city announces new library hours at Nellie Pederson Library in City Hall. Beginning in September the library will be open Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. for public access.
The Clifton Civic Improvement Society will meet September 6 at 3 p.m. in Clifton City Hall dining room. Miss Isabell Herndon from Community Public Service Company will present a program on food preparation. Hostesses will be Mrs. Walter Hansen, V. D. Goodall and Martin Hoel Sr.
The Regional Education Service Center led by executive director Mack Mullins presented its cooperative planning approach to educational leaders from 12 counties including Bosque. The center will tailor services to member districts based on ongoing needs analysis and available funds, with a strong emphasis on a diverse program portfolio and staff roles. Everett D. Youngblood was named small schools consultant, joining a board chaired by H. Ross Rhodes with vice chair Arthur lm Gromatzky and secretary Mrs. W. H. Jones.
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