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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1970
Page
1
Clifton volunteers noted a fake fire plug in a resident's yard on Pecan Street during Monday night drill. Assistant Chief Jamie Zander pointed out the dummy plug which looked real, prompting slow patrols as firemen double checked the scene.
The Bosque County ASC urges farmers to enroll in the 1970 farm programs before the Friday deadline. Clyde Henry notes early payments may start in July and finish by August, contingent on compliance and proper certification. The county office offers a measurement service to help ensure acreage limits and conservation use meet signup terms.
The American Legion Selmer Erickson Post 322 and Ladies Auxiliary invite members and families to a hamburger supper at 7 p.m. Friday March 20. Social hours begin at the Leiston Building Clifton Park with a community gathering.
Bosque County high school students plan the First Annual County-Wide Career Day at Clifton High School on March 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults may attend. no admission charge. Sessions include Computer Science, Employment, Health Education Welfare, Automotive Technology, Parks and Recreation, Beauty Culture, and an Evening Stage Band performance.
The Clifton Record endorses the first Annual County-Wide Career Day at Clifton School next Wednesday March 205. The event gathers high school students from across Bosque County to explore colleges, vocational paths, apprenticeships and future life work with local professionals.
Thirteen Clifton High School Band members received I ratings at the solo and ensemble contest held March 7 at Baylor's Waco Hall. Ronnie Casper earned an I rating on a Class I solo, qualifying for state meet competition. Piano accompanists included Eddie Gauntt, Becky Helms, Vicki Conrad, Bettye McDougal, Karen Garl, and Bridgett Urs.
Mrs. Leslie Vance of Clifton leads the Goodall-Witcher Hospital Auxiliary urging more acts for the April 10 Talent Show at Bettis Auditorium Clifton School. Tickets sold by Auxiliary members or at The Clifton Record and Calvert’s Pharmacy. at the door night of show.
Local students present a band concert at 7:30 p.m. April 16 in Bettis Auditorium Clifton School. Pie and coffee will be served after the concert. Public invited with admission at $1.50 total.
Bosque County Democratic Executive Committee drew the May 2 primary ballot order. Absentee voting runs April 13 to 28 with an April 26 deadline for military ballots. The list includes U S Senator Ralph Yarborough and Lloyd Bentsen, and many state offices with named candidates. See page 6 A for full candidate slate.
Coryell County School Board postponed any action on Bosque County's plan to consolidate Mosheim with Valley Mills. Because Mosheim spans Coryell and McLennan counties, both county boards must concur. The board pushed decision to the April meeting, with no guarantee of action then.
The Clifton High School senior class sponsors the award winning Romeo and Juliet at the Clifton Theater from March 25 to March 28. Tickets are sold before the show by senior class members 1970. A special matinee for large school groups may be arranged.
The Clifton Area Ministerial Alliance sponsors weekday Lenten services next week before Easter. Each 25 minute session runs 12 30 to 12 55 at the Lone Star Gas Company office in downtown Clifton. Public attendance is invited with a program theme Foot Prints of Jesus. Monday focuses on A Day of Authority led by Rev Cleon Flanagan with Rev Curtis Holland preaching.
VFW and Ladies Auxiliary host Lite-A-Bike Day in Clifton on March 21 from 9 am to noon at Clifton School Gym. Free reflectorized tape is distributed to enhance bike safety and lighting. Lite-A-Bike Week proclaimed March 23–27 in Texas to promote safer nighttime riding.
Local basketball teams will join a three night tour at Hico on March 19 29 and 21. Adults compete in a volleyball tourney at Crawfills Gap this week with games starting Tuesday and continuing Thursday through Saturday.
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