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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1970
Page
1
Farmers contributing to the 1970 wheat, feed grain, and cotton programs will receive their payments earlier this year. Clyde Henry, Bosque County ASC Chairman, says the first payments start July 1 1970 and additional payments follow as farmers certify compliance.
The Ink Dropper reports on Fred Ludwig and neighbor reminiscing about a storm damaged barn while Ames Iowa celebrates E G Fardal’s hole in one at Homewood Golf Course amid his 85th birthday. It also recalls Clifton teachers Miss Elsie Coston and Mrs Helen Rester and a note about Miss Coston teaching 1614 third graders. The page closes with farm program payments and soil conservation aims for Bosque County in 1970.
Clifton High ace runner Larry Sorenson has a partial track scholarship to the University of Texas covering tuition room and books. Longdon Head Coach Jack Patterson noted a full scholarship will follow after Sorenson runs a 4 10.0 mile time.
Members and friends of the Clifton Senior Center met Friday June 26 at City Halls Social Rooms. Afternoon activities included dominoes 42 and crafts. A tentative date for the first domino and 42 playoffs for Central Texas Fair was set for Monday July 6 from 10 am to 5 pm. Mae Teeters in charge urged participation to shape the schedule.
Clifton's new Chamber adds eleven firms and individuals this week, bringing total charter members to 35. President Helen C Aars urges interested locals to visit the chamber office or call Neil Gately for membership details as the drive continues.
Congressman W R Poage announced a $105000 federal training grant to Central Texas Economic Development District for a Public Service Careers Program across 12 counties. The joint EDA and Labor effort trains and places disadvantaged individuals in public service roles with municipal and other governments.
Ralph Cooper a Fort Worth native and seven year Fort Worth Police Department veteran becomes Bosque County s new deputy sheriff He is a full time deputy subject to call by Sheriff John Baxter to patrol Lake Whitney and surrounding areas as needed per the article while page 6 A references further details.
Twilight storms earlier Friday afternoon brought tornado force winds that ripped barn roofs, uprooted trees, and shredded crops across Bosque County near Clifton. No twisters were seen due to darkness and heavy rain, but widespread property damage and substantial repair costs were reported. Fred B Ludwig and his son Fred A Ludwig suffered major barn and yard damage, including a half roof loss, a blown freezer, and moved stock trailer, with other nearby properties also affected.
Clifton and county offices and many businesses shut Friday and Saturday for Independence Day. Some tourist shops stay open on July 4. city hall and courthouse close both days. dining room open July 3 for Senior Citizens. Utilities banks post offices also observe the holiday.
A barbecue supper will be held at Womack Hall from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday July 4. Tickets are available from Lodge members in Clifton. A dance and family fun will follow the barbecue.
Texas DPS Director Colonel Wilson E Speir urged motorists to adopt the Drive Friendly theme for the Independence Day period from 6 p m Thursday July 2 to midnight Sunday July 5. He warned as many as 46 deaths could occur in Texas with factors including speeding drinking and driving on the wrong side of the road. The plan calls for Highway Patrols plus other DPS officers three daily accident tallies a Holiday Road Patrol by 45 to 50 patrol cars and rest stops by Junior Chamber of Commerce groups with support from the Texas Motor Transportation Association media and safety groups.
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