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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1968

Page

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Pee Wee Green Win Pennant in Clifton Pee Wee League

Clifton Green Sox clinched the Pee Wee League pennant with an unbeaten season, beating Clifton Reds 10-9 in a late Tuesday game. Clifton Reds, Valley Mills, Crawfills Gap, Meridian and Clifton Greens also posted wins in recent ladder games across Pee Wee and Freshman leagues.

Pee Wee Green Blue Sox Clifton Green Sox Ius Cincher Clifton Reds Pee Wee Valley Mills Crawfills Gap Meridian Clifton Greens Clifton Blacks Blues Blacks Meridian Maroon Cranfills Gap Meridian Reds Clifton Cardinals McGregor Braves Clifton Green Clifton Red Co Gap Meridian Vv Mills Clifton Black Red C. Gap McGregor Cots McGregor Herefords McGregor Blue Jays Clifton Cardinals

Tarpley elected First United Methodist Church board chairman

James M Tarpley was elected chairman of the official board for the 1968 1969 church year at the June meeting succeeding Bill Painter He has served as vice chairman and taught in the Young Adult and Senior High classes He is an electrical engineer from Southern Methodist University employed by Community Public Service The Tarpleys moved from Pecos and have two children Jimmy and Sheri Other officers named include Homer McDougal vice chairman Mrs Tom G Parks secretary and Mrs Jim Jones treasurer Neils Creek League President Doug Kailsback announced a Little League meeting for June 21 at city hall to discuss an All Star game or post season tournament.

James M. Tarpley First United Methodist Church Bill Painter Mr Tarpley Clifton Commission On Education James Tarpley J. Morris Bailey Tarpley Church School Tarpleys Jimmy Sheri Cliftop Pecos Southern Methodist University Methodist Church Homer McDougal Tom G. Parks Jim Jones Neils Creek League Doug Kailsback City Hall

Drop of Ink on Gun Laws and Public Safety

A column argues for targeted controls on operators rather than broad gun or car bans. It defends stricter penalties for criminals and incompetents, critiques knee jerk gun control talk, and cites capital punishment as a deterrent while noting varied sociologist views. The piece references a Texas Parks and Wildlife release and a Colorado hunter safety course.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Colorado Jessen Glour's Congress

Farm Bureau Plans Flat Top Ranch Tour Near Walnut Springs

Bosque County Farm Bureau members will tour Flat Top Ranch near Walnut Springs Tuesday evening June 2. The 7 p.m. tour starts at the Sale Barn and will showcase grasses and the ranch conservation program that held soil during recent rains. Ice cream pie and cake will be served at 8 30 p.m. after the tour.

Bosque County Farm Bureau Flat Top Walnut Springs Sale Barn

Connally Proposal Would Boost Clifton Receipts Under 1 Percent Tax

Governor John Connally's plan to rebate one percent of the state sales tax to cities could deliver Clifton about $49,862.50, based on Texas Municipal League data. The bill aims to expand the tax base, include services, cigarettes, tobacco, and telephone charges, and shares revenue to shield cities from local tax losses.

John Connally Clifton Texas Municipal League

Cub Grid Schedule Promises Five Home Games This Fall

Cub grid schedule lists 10 regular season games with five home and five away. The Cub varsity, under Aubrey Roberts, opens September 15 at Midway after fall practice begins August 19. New district foes include Grandview China Spring Valley Mills Itasca Whitney.

Cub Midway Connally Hamilton Robinson Groesbeck Clifton Meridian Glen Rose Cubs Grandview China Spring Valley Mills Itasca Whitney School Place Connally Clifton Robinson Clifton Itasca Clifton China Sp Wramgy Mart Clifton Midway Clifton Dawson Valley Malls Granbury Clifton

Legion Auxiliary To Install Officers In Clifton

The Clifton American Legion Auxiliary will install new officers at a meeting Thursday night June 20 at 7 30. All members are urged to attend and bring a salad.

Clifton American Legion Auxiliary

Clifton residents urged to unite on new city hall plan

The Record urges unity and careful planning as Gov Connallys sales tax proposal could boost 1968 city revenue by over 20000, aiding funds for a 44 year old hall with safety issues while debating affordability and financing methods. The editor promises future coverage of ideas and progress.

Connally Clifton

Central Texas Fair dates set for August 29 31

Final plans for the 8 county Central Texas Fair announced with an 80 page official catalogue. The fair relocates to late August to avoid school conflicts. Entries rise across most divisions though swine show slight declines. Entry deadline for Junior Livestock is August 21. Officials include Homer McDougal and Mrs Paul Barnett.

Central Texas Texas Cutton The Record Fair Association FFA Homer McDougal Paul Barnett Melvin Prescher Charles Lindley

Waste disposal plan described along concrete wall

The note describes dumping dry trash and tree limbs over a concrete wall as facilities finish. Refuse will be bulldozed into the distant ravine at the far right periodically, with no contamination noted.

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FM Road 219 Clfton Pee Wee League Neils Creek Methodist Board By Sam Logan Farm Bureau Aubrey Roberts Clifton High School Legion Auxiliary Cliftonians QO. E. Pierson New City Ye Cs Olsen Clifton Golf Course Bosque River
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