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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1969
Page
13
The Ink Dropper highlights a quick driving quiz tied to Independence Day. It contrasts teen and older drivers, noting teens’ higher accident rates due to risk taking and impressionable judgment, while stressing speed and powerful cars as contributing factors.
The Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home gains an additional 36000 Hill Burton grant, raising total aid to 472582. The board approved the extra funds after a visit by Health Facilities official William Collier Jr. and trustee leaders. Construction covers 76 new beds at a total cost of 1275830 with 390 days to completion.
Citizens from Clifton Waco Dallas and Sunset Home attend a Saturday June 14 ground breaking. Rev L G Hannen man president notes this as the beginning of a long anticipated building program. Officials and architects discuss Hill Burton approval and prep work ongoing for new facilities.
The Clifton Lions Club will hold its Officers Installation and Ladies Night Banquet on Tuesday June 24 at 7 36 pm in City Hall Dining Room. Past District Governor J A Houston of Waco will be principal speaker and installing officer. New officers for the coming Lion year include Jess Hammock Jr president Sam Logan 1st vice president Wayne Gloff 2nd vice president Jim B Smith 1d vice president M R White Lion Tanner J C Kincheloe Tail Twister Curtis Holland chaplain A R Fricke secretary treasurer J Bruce Parks assistant secretary treasurer. Outgoing president is Bill Painter.
Clifton Public School Board unanimously approves a 15 percent district tax increase to cover about $15,000 in higher operating costs. Superintendent Kent Appleby notes state teacher raises, pricier supplies, and building repairs drive the hike, with 3,000 taxpayers affected and 300 delinquent notices to mail. The district also raises cafeteria prices and outlines changes for the new state transfer law.
Our Savior's Lutheran Church at Norse marks its 100th anniversary with a June 28 evening program featuring former pastors Rev Elmer Larson and Rev Joel E Nelson. June 29 includes a morning service led by Rev Albert Petrich, an afternoon program by congregation sons, and a noon catered lunch with free will donation.
Mid season action in Clifton Bosque County sees Clifton Blue Sox and Clifton Reds leading the Freshman circuit with -1 and 4-1-1 records respectively. Pee Wee standings show Valley Mills 5-0-1 and Clifton Red Sox 4-1-1 with Meridian third. Tuesday June 17 the Clifton Freshman Blues beat Meridian 16-4 while the Freshman Blacks fell 11-7 to Valley Mills after a late rally. Valley Mills catcher was injured by a pitch and transported to Goodall-Witcher Hospital.
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