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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1971
Page
6
The Ink Dropper laments constitutional challenges and voter apathy while urging Bosque County residents to register now for any potential 1971 elections. It cautions that courts may redraw laws, but stresses the need to vote and stay prepared for special elections in 1971.
The fair announces additions to its committees including Carl Simpson Milton Dahl Jr Melvin Prescher and several others alongside existing members B I Dahl Robert Reich Miss Delmelia Dunn and Jimmie Burch. New panels cover Quarter Horse Show Carnival Catalogue Parade and livestock activities with Homer McDougal re elected as General Superintendent. The Home Economics department plans follow up meetings to finalize show plans for 1971.
A school speaker outlines a new state law requiring drug education in all districts. Posters target various grade levels, tracing drug history from ancient times to modern abuses. The talk notes organized crime profits from illegal narcotics at 40 billion dollars annually and the broader social costs. Junior student Mike Reeder recalls experiences from Waco clinics.
Local leaders urge wide adult involvement as Clifton prepares a county wide drug education program. A Jan 29 all day clinic for top six grades will feature a panel including a pharmacist a physician a judge and a law officer. The district will sponsor a Jan 25 student teacher training with 35 student leaders.
City leaders compare the Show property to the current site, noting its larger size could provide more parking. Mayor Pierson cites federal matching funds for a new center and warns a bond issue could fail, favoring remodeling of the Show building if needed. Bank plans may take years, awaiting a buyer for the current corner site.
The article lists band members by section including trombone Keith Dahl Eddie Gauntt Jim Stewart and Kenneth Barnett trumpets Tim Hoel Ronnie Casper Ronnie Willmann Kenny Brynne Van Goodal rhythm Vicki Conrad Leslie Nichols Ricky Bramlett specialty Karen Tweedle Pat Morrow Ronny Zellmer Tony Hail with Zellmer noted as manager and assistant drummer.
Inspectors are accused of overreach at a locker plant meeting. Watts urges reasonable sanitation rules while supporting inspections. New locker operators association elected Joe Bozarth president Elvin Miears vice president Jack Harkey secretary treasurer and directors Paul Elton and W R Jones. A second meeting is planned for February.
Mrs. Fred D. Erickson of Fort Worth earned dean's list status at Tarrant Jr College where she majors in Elementary Education and posted a fall semester average of 3.812. She received a spring semester scholarship. she is the former Bonnie May Philipp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K B Philipp of Kopperl Route 1.
Coach Taylor asserts football builds true champions by demanding contact and honesty not fakery. He notes physical limits can be overcome and calls out Murry Trimbie, son of a coal miner, who was injured as a youth.
A high school star with one arm earned a college scholarship to Texas A&M and became a top Aggies guard. The piece notes Walt Garrison of the Dallas Cowboys and quotes coach Aubrey Roberts on champion mindset. Roberts lists staff and awards at a school banquet, praising Cub players, coaches, mothers, boosters, and tributes to senior and junior teams.
Rev Charles Gilliam announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Sunday Service at 11 00 a m with evening worship at 6 30 p m Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 6 30 p m The column mentions free aluminum containers for servicemen to families and friends availability via Clifton Record owner Juve isnohs of Cuttex heater
Sunday services at First Baptist Church Laguna Park led by Rev. Sue Stevens include Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. and Evening Worship at 6:00 p.m. Classified trade line offers appear for local buy sell or trade through Clifton Record at 675-3336 and a contact at 679-3336.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Hively of Clifton announce the engagement of Patricia Ann Criner to Daniel Lee Townley son of Mr and Mrs R T Townley of Walnut Springs. The couple will marry Friday February 12 1971 at 8 00 pm at the United Pentecostal Church in Clifton.
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