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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1969
Page
2
Curtis Bakke and Gen. Supt. Homer McDougal told Clifton Lions Club that the 38th Central Texas Fair starts August 28 to 30 and exhibitor entry deadlines loom. They asked Lions and local men and boys to join Friday August 22 at 6 p.m. to clean barns pens and grounds, noting one hour of effort per person could ease the work.
Bobby Joe Conrad and Lee Rey Jordan tied for the farthest distance, each running 100 yards beyond the required mile and three quarters in 12 minutes. The drill tested backs ends and linebackers versus linemen at the Dallas Cowboys training camp in Thousand Oaks California.
Dr. Lord Swenson Jr. of Houston and formerly Clifton, part of a trio of university professors, authored a detailed Apollo 11 flight documentation. He gained access to VIP facilities at NASA Houston and Cape Kennedy launch site. He also contributed to Mercury documentation. Son of Mr and Mrs Loyd Swenson of Clifton.
The 80 page official Central Texas Fair catalogue with premium list and program is available from Clifton officials and area agents. Entries for Junior Livestock and Home Economics Shows open to several Bosque area counties with a due date of August 25 for entry blanks. Judging runs August 28 with exhibits staying through August 30, and the Dress Revue is set for August 30 at Clifton City Hall.
More than 1700 Bosque County residents will receive BankAmericards beginning July 23, with 14 Clifton area stores and several service stations authorized to accept purchases. The card offers monthly payments or extended terms and aims to broaden credit use across locals.
Bosque Soil and Water Conservation District selected as Outstanding District in Texas for 1968. J W Hardcastle chairing the district says the honor reflects planning, organization and yearly accomplishments. Members include Mac McConal Jimmy Wade Will Hafer and James Watson.
Kenneth Hanson, last season’s Clifton Cubs semifinalist, receives a one year football scholarship. The announcement comes from the Texas Christian University athletic department. Hanson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Hanson.
The Gun Club will hold a skeet shoot on Sunday afternoon July 27 starting at 2 pm. The range is on the Jack Hill ranch east of Clifton. Members guests and anyone interested in shooting or joining the club are invited.
Clifton's Cardinals clinched the Bi District Junior League championship with a 9-1 season, earning District 5 representation in the regional playoffs starting Monday in Gatesville. One loss eliminates, and a regional win could send them to the state finals in Conroe.
Wayne Prescher Clifton Cubs ace running back in 1967 state final and 1968 semifinal, will play in the 1969 Texas High School Coaches Association all-star football game in the Cotton Bowl on August 7. Coaches Aubrey Roberts and Richard Liardon expected among about 5,900 attendees at the annual school, August 3-7. Tickets via Dallas Chamber of Commerce and Dallas ISD. Attendance records noted for football and basketball exhibitions.
Dr. Albert Jellen born in Austria and trained in Liverpool comes to Clifton Texas. He worked in Norway and studied in England before settling in the hill town. His friendly manner and fluent English win over residents as Mrs Valarie Goodall Shaw connects him to Clifton.
The Bosque Soil and Water Conservation District was named Outstanding District in Texas for 1968 in the Goodyear Soil Conservation Awards Program. Directors pictured include Jimmy Wade Hico W C Hafer Clifton M G Mac McConal Glen Rose J W Hardcastle Meridian and James Watson Bluff Dale.
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