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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1975
Page
12
The students, coaches, and supporters of Clifton School System compile records and notes on athletic and academic activities. The compilation reflects school pride, faculty collaboration, and community involvement.
The Clifton 7th Grade Cubettes win consolation at Cranfills Gap after a 2-1 run. They beat Jonesboro 24 21 and Iredell 40 37, scoring 99 points in the tournament led by Dana Raines 47 and Barbara Schultz 27. The season ends with 8 wins 5 losses and a move to track.
About 50 residents met February 12 at the Bosque County Courthouse Meridian to form a county chapter of the Independent Cattlemen Association. Richard Salter briefed members on goals and procedures. officers were elected including Jack R. Hill as chairman and E E Shifflett as secretary. Seventeen Blue Backs were issued and a follow up meeting was set for February ? at 8 p.m. at the County Courthouse.
A brief notice invites readers to attend any church this Sunday highlighting religious participation and community welcome.
Funeral services for Lawrence McMillan of Waco, a Bosque County native, were held Tuesday at a Waco funeral home with Rev. Marshall Edwards and Rev. H. J. Starnes officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Cemetery, Clifton. The Baylor University graduate and Maytag executive later taught at Texas State Technical Institute in Waco. Survivors include his wife Ruth and a sister in Big Spring.
Harold King of the Soil Conservation Service discusses Lovegrass and the Ermelo and Renner Foundation strains. He notes early spring green up, strong erosion protection, and needs for pure stands, spring planting, proper fertilization, and rotational stocking to sustain grazing from March to November.
Ten Bosque County churches enter teams for a benefit volleyball tournament on February 20 21 22 at the Elementary School gym starting 6 30 sponsored by the Bosque County Association for Retarded Citizens. Rev Cleon Flanagan says admission is 50 cents per person or 1 50 per family to enable all to attend with a 1 dollar per player fee and trophies for bracket winners. A concession stand will operate and funds support education and well being of individuals with learning difficulties and their families.
Miss Nancy Jean Boren, daughter of Mr and Mrs James E Boren, earned a 3.80 GPA on 12 credit hours as she made the dean's honor roll for the 1974 fall semester at Abilene Christian College. About 600 of 3647 students were named.
Lydia Krause known as Lydia Kirchner native to Welcome Community near Brenham died at 3 am on Wednesday February 12 in St. Mary's Hospital Port Arthur. Graveside rites were at South Park Cemetery Pearland with Rev. Albert Petrich of Clifton officiating. The Lydia Krause Memorial Foundation funds radio evangelistic work for Apostolic Concerns in Clifton. Memorials may be sent to Apostolic Concerns 702 S Ave K Clifton.
A Bosque County notice records numerous real estate deeds including Lot 16 Westway Subdivision Lake Whitney transfers to Dan Seal and others, Lot 28 Cedar Shores Estates to Robert Segerstrom, and 3 acres to Texas Parks with others from John Belden and J. F. Duke surveys. Also notes right of way, ranch sub divisions, and several marriage license issuances with names and addresses.
A Tex- Agricultural Extension Service specialist from Texas A M University College Station urges thorough cleaning of can openers. Wipe blades and the magnet with a sudsy cloth after each use and disconnect before cleaning. Wall mounted openers can be lifted off hinges for easier cleaning.
Mrs. Gwendolyn Clyatt reports market trends with Best values on round steaks roasts ground beef cuck roasts calf liver and more. Texas A M University extension advises on family focus and per serving cost with ample fryer chicken and higher pork prices offset by cheaper potatoes broccoli onions and celery.
James Clinton Prescher of Clifton earned Distinguished Student status at Texas A&M University announced by Registrar Robert A. Lacey. The 2nd year veterinary medicine major joins the top 10 percent of undergraduates with at least a 3.25 GPA from the latest grading period.
Local notes describe an oil well now drilling on the former Eli Moore place with lights visible at night. Community members, visitors, and local families are mentioned in a sequence of social visits and gatherings around Fairview and nearby towns in Louisiana.
Dell G Canuteson and Ada Polk Moody of Canuteson Moody Real Estate are rental agents for Clifton Manor Apartments on North Ave Clifton. Tenants have begun occupying the units as construction nears completion.
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