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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1967
Page
2
A resident recalls filing voter registration forms for himself and his wife, noting the quick process and 5 cent stamp cost. He plans to move to Clifton by Saturday and mentions the 1967 deadline. CHS Band Parents seek $1 dues and announce their Pancake Supper on March 2 to raise funds for band gear.
Michael J. Hoel of Clifton, an 18 year old Arlington State College freshman and 1966 Clifton High School graduate, was chosen to represent the Clifton Lions Club in Lions International's 50 000 Peace Essay Contest. He won over local entries to enter district level judging for a chance at the 25 000 first prize and a share of more than 50 000 in awards.
Bosque County shows 227 businesses in the January 1967 Dun and Bradstreet Reference Book as Royce A. Beard notes. The firm mails financial statement requests to nearly three million businesses to support credit reports, with updates issued bi monthly due to constant data changes impacting payment history ownership and financial stability.
Bosque County Farm Bureau leaders will join a Texas Farm Bureau membership rally launched January 30 31 1967 in Lubbock Dallas San Antonio. Delegates include Wm W McLennan Clifton Cortez Smith Valley Mills Sam Radde Meridian E B VanWinkle Iredell Will J Krueger Jr and others. A county drive for new members runs February 7 11 with a county goal of 615 as Gov Connally proclaims Farm Bureau Membership Week February 6 10. Membership rose to 100 926 in 1966 from 602 in 1965.
A church singing is scheduled at Clifton Independent Baptist Church on Sunday January 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone interested is welcome to attend.
Clifton Lions Club hears about the Texas Lions Cripple Children's Camp at Kerrville. Lion Barsh of Waco outlines camp features, urging enrollment of eligible cripple children by April 30. Club plans include old glasses collection and various committee assignments.
Clifton Jaycees vote to bid for 1967 Lake Whitney Beauty Pageant hosting rights. The bid amount will be announced at the Lake Whitney Association directors meeting when sealed bids are opened.
Four working days remain before the January 31 deadline for voter registration certificates. By press time 1484 Bosque County residents ages 21 to 60 had applied, up nearly 300 since Friday. Forms are available at the Meridian courthouse Clifton Record office or local banks. Jaycees distributed 1,000 forms Friday.
Vehicle registration plates go on sale at the County Tax Assessor-Collector's office in the courthouse at Meridian on Wednesday February 1. Bosque County owners may register autos trucks and trailers throughout February and until the last day of March 1967. Applicants must present title and last year's registration receipt.
Garland Wright was chosen president of the Clifton Horse Show Club at an officer election meeting held at Charlie's Cafe last week. Elected were Arnold Anz as vice president Curtis Bakke as secretary Katie Outlaw as treasurer Sandy Wegner as sweetheart and directors Herman Halbert Clyde Outlaw and Morris Jameson.
The city council passed a general subdivision ordinance after planning commission work and public meetings. Bids for a new garbage truck were won by Gloff Motors at 3267.22 dollars. fire insurance key rate details compare Clifton with Meridian and Valley Mills, noting possible further reductions with options and required conditions.
The Central Texas Polled Hereford Association held its first 1967 directors and business meeting in Waco at the Alice Inn with 85 attending the dinner. Mrs. Grady Davis presided and Dr. C. B. Cathey of Hamilton was master of ceremonies. Reports from the Oklahoma City APHA meeting were given by Jim Gill Lynn Storm Eddie Simms and Mrs. Pat Durham. The next general meeting is planned for Coleman in April.
The Whitney Wildcats nipped the Clifton Cubs 68 67 with a late free throw to share first in District 13-A. Clifton girls won 41 38 while Clifton B Boys fell 33 20. Larry Grimland led Clifton with 27 points, Ricky Joseph top scored for Whitney with 24.
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