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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1970
Page
5
A 3-year-old German Shepherd Collie avoided harm when the dog was found in Crantilis Gap. Dr. Tom Browder, a Clayton veterinarian, tirelessly treated the pet after a fatal strychnine poisoning, confirming the cause of death.
Thirty six homemakers registered for a Home Food Preservation demonstration in Clifton on June 11. Miss Hattie Kilgore of Kerr Glass Manufacturing Corp. outlined four keys to success and demonstrated hot and cold pack canning and boiling water bath processing.
The fragment expresses gratitude and a hopeful wish that another person named BJ may join the Reierson family someday. It reflects a reverent, ceremonial tone typical of a memorial or tribute note.
Clifton Chamber and the Industrial Foundation pledge non overlapping, complementary roles to spur industrial development. They emphasize mutual support with Lake Whitney businesses and west shore residents, noting cross-community benefits and ongoing cooperation between Clifton and nearby Lake Whitney.
Worth ridden by Red Stephen son of Fort Worth in Junior events. Powder Bar Bill owned by Sue Sis treenk of Mansfield in Jr. Barrel. Sr. Barrel Miss Boo ger Bars owner/rider not listed. Jr. Roping Red Barron owned by J. D. Fenn of Clifton, ridden by Buster Cunningham. Sr. Roping Sancho Tac owned and ridden by Dee Burk Justin Texas. Pole Bending Little Bird Rose ridden by C J Shellenburger. Ladies Open Barrel Susie Oglesby Hamilton. Sr. Cutting Hollywood Nice owned by Finley Ewing Dallas ridden by Don Dawe. All Around Youth David O'Brien Valley Mills. All Around Youth Horse Norma Rumba scored 18 points.
Mr and Mrs Pred W Grall Jr announce the engagement of daughter Gail to Guest Whitaker II son of Mrs Katie H Whitaker and the late Guest Whitaker Jr The bride to be is a Robert Morris Junior College graduate and works for the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh as a Program Aide The groom is a former A N McCallum High School graduate who studied at the University of Texas and recently completed five years of U S Air Force service He earned the First Term Airman of the Year Award for the Pacific Air Forces in 1967 The couple plans to wed September 5 1970 at Millvale United Methodist Church in Pittsburgh
Bids are invited to operate the Laguna Park Rural Branch Post Office Clifton Texas. Hours 8:30 to 5 weekdays 8:30 to 12 Saturday closed Sundays. Bidders must provide space for postal services and a corporate bond of 3000 dollars. Submit POD Form 4042 with two copies to the Clifton Postmaster by June 22, 1970 at 2:00 PM.
Col. R. S. Kristoferson announces a new concession at Whitney Dam and Reservoir named Uncle Gus Lodge. Joe Schaffner of Clifton obtains a lease for 16.4 acres to add a floating dock, fuel dock, water system, roads, parking, harbor work, five boats and two motors, plus living quarters for the night attendant. Project Engineer C. W. Greeson notes facilities respond to rising visitation, with over one million visitors this year.
The official Texas Historical Marker for the Election Oak will be dedicated June 20 at 5 00 p m four miles south of Clifton on Highway 6 Mrs George H Brooks chair man of the Bosque County Historical Survey Committee invites the public and descendants of county pioneers to attend The marker will be noted in official guides and maps and is the unofficial marker for the county Dr William Pool and Mrs Ole J Hoel will speak The inscription notes Bosque County 12-12-69 and the 1854 election at Pool Park near Clifton with J K Helton as election judge and local officials elected Core details include the 1854 voting under the tree and the site’s historic use by the Bosque County Old Settlers Association
Baseball results show Clifton Reds 12 Crawfills Gap 4 in freshmen with Clifton Black Sox 6 Valley Mills 4. Earlier Pee Wee games ended 6-1 Gap Pee Wees over ton's Pee Wee Reds and 9-1 Valley Mills over Clifton Pee Wee Blacks amid an eligibility protest.
Among the committee chairs named are Mrs. Elmo Dansby Mrs. R B Kerbow Miss Elsie Coston Alvin Bronstad Mrs. Ruth Arnold and Mrs. Dagney Haffey as the museum forms its leadership slate.
The Ruth Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church of Clifton met June 11 for their monthly gathering at Mrs. Robert Rag sdale's home. President Mrs. Cash led the business session and minutes, reports, and prayers were given. Gifts were voted for Fathers Day to P L Elder and J A Brooks.
The Clifton Senior Citizens invite all men and women to a 11 a.m. June 19 luncheon at Clifton City Hall with a covered dish or equivalent item. The group, formed June 10 at City Hall, will host games, fellowship, and crafts, led by S O S coordinator Mrs Mildred Anderson and VISTA volunteer Mrs Mae Teeters.
The Business and Professional Women's Guild held its June meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Harris on June 9 at 8 p.m. President Mrs. Joe Dahl called the meeting to order and Mrs. Irene Gangs her devotional. Col. Saville Lee Sharp spoke about U. S. Air Force service in Saudi Arabia, showed films, and answered questions. Refreshments were served to members and guests, including Col. and Mrs. Saville Lee Sharp. The next meeting is planned for Sept. 8, 1970, with Mrs. Hattie Pederson as hostess.
The Bosque County 4 H Riding Club will meet Friday June 19 at 6 30 p m Allen will be returned for counting and re issuing Each member is asked to submit all club items by June 19 Pati Gauntt club reporter.
Real estate inquiry notes buyers want farms and ranches of 200 acres or larger. If your property is for sale provide details to connect with interested buyers seeking large acreage.
Mrs Teeters announced flexible meeting plans for a local group. A building in Clifton will be available for weekly gatherings, depending on interest. She invited anyone who can bring an item or contribute to the program.
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