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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1977
Page
3
Central Texas Fair Association plans a January 28 meeting at Clifton City Hall to elect officers and discuss advertising for the premium catalogue and trophies. The agenda includes reports from committees, livestock contest awards, and fair-year projects with changes to show rules and entry fees.
Bosque County Judge C K Word Jr announced that the Texas Animal Damage Control Association will send trouble shooters to assist the county trapper in controlling predatory animals among sheep and goats. Aerial hunting from helicopters will be tried on a limited, experimental basis with landowner permits required. The program aims to begin mid February, with a landowner meeting announced in The Record.
The Norwegian doll exhibit arrives at the Bosque Memorial Museum with an opening show Sunday January 30 from 2 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs four weeks with Junior Historians guiding in Norwegian costumes including Rhonda Penn and others. A tea will be hosted by Mrs. Otto Gangsher Mrs. Turner Greenwade and Mrs. Odie Pederson as arrangements are finalized.
Jeffrey M. Boswell of Crawfills Gap and Hamilton High School graduate posted a 4.0 grade point average in the fall term as a physical science major at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
A new computer assisted instruction program for migrant secondary students begins in Clifton. It grows from the Region XII Migrant Education Program with itinerant teacher Rose Ann Jackson training students to boost reading math and language. Portable terminals link to the main computer in Waco via telephone lines. The pilot is funded for the rest of the school year.
Henry F Helms 85 died Thursday morning January 13 after living in Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home for 2 1/2 years. Born June 6 1891 in Washington County he moved to Bosque County and farmed before retirement. Survived by daughter Ruth Morrow Clifton two grandchildren Donald Hennig Nelda Ruth DiRezza great grandchildren.
Clifton Cubs hammered Troy 77 44 to cut the district gap to one game and force a tie between Moody and Troy atop District 11-A. Craig Pollard led with 19 points, Mark Horak added 18, and Steve Johnston 19 as Clifton showcases strong defense and fast break passing to surge in the standings.
B J Jones of the Soil Conservation Service details waterways as a basic conservation practice in the Bosque Soil and Water Conservation District. Proper maintenance includes annual inspections after heavy rains, weed control, fertilization, and possible grazing use without livestock in wet conditions.
The Clifton PTO will meet Tuesday February 1 at 7 30 in Bettis Auditorium. The program will be presented by the Elementary music classes.
Unity, a 28 member Clifton group, presents its 1977 worship program Forever Friends at Zion United Church of Christ and First Presbyterian on Sunday January 30 at 9 a.m. Emily Key presents the message. Mar tin Grelle coordinates. Refreshments follow from the Women's Guild. community invited.
The Veterans Administration reports that veterans and servicemen enrolled in post-secondary study under the GI Bill may be eligible for tutorial assistance.
Mr and Mrs R A Tindall of Euless and Eva Peabody of McLean visited the Cranfills this week. Training under the GI Bill becomes more attractive with increased entitlement and allowances according to the Veterans Administration report.
The Senior Citizens Corner reports 142 registered for a luncheon, fifteen birthdays, and a social hour with record player dancing. Visitors included Alice Jeffrey and others from Des Moines, Iowa. A get well card was sent to Maude Knudson. next Friday the 28th features a regular meeting and dance to Jones’ music.
A weekend revival will be held at Clifton Independent Pentecostal Church Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. Gospel singing concludes by 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Karen Wiederaenders of Den ton named to the 3.5 honor roll for the fall semester at North Texas State University. She is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Roland P Wiederaenders of 503 North Ave R.
Clifton Seventh Grade Cubettes beat Mart 25 24 then lose to China Spring 29 25 and Crawford 32 31 in close contests. Sharon Culp scores 35, Shelley Schmidt 40, Lisa Hurst 4, Holley Raines 2 as guards contribute rebounds and steals. next game vs Hico on January 27.
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