Popcorn Roots Traced From Ancient Mexico to America
Frances Reasonover of Texas A&M explains the ancient origins of popcorn dating to Aztec and Peruvian cultures with New Mexico’s Bat Cave artifact as the oldest maize discovery. She details popping science, moisture levels around 14 percent, storage in glass jars, and salt-solution humidity to maintain ideal moisture for consistent popping.
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Mexico
Frances Reasonover
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University
College Station
Bat Cave
New Mexico
New World
DPS Criticizes Jackrabbit Driving Across Intersections
The Texas Department of Public Safety condemns jackrabbit driving where drivers rush from stops and brake at the next light. DPS warns such behavior wastes tires and brakes and endangers others. It urges drivers to yield and observe right of way to protect pedestrians and vehicles.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
DPS
Speech Class Presents Program For B P W Guild
Members of the Business and Professional Women's Guild held a meeting on Tuesday night March 13 at the home of Mrs Carl Remington Sr with Mrs J B Darden Jr as co hostess. The program directed by Mrs E B Harris featured readings plays and poems by class members including Cremation of Sam Mc Gee They Grind Exceedingly Small and a recording Save It to Me Darling. Mrs Darden thanked the group in behalf of the guild and presided in the absence of President Parks Windham who was ill. Mrs Q O R Jenson gave an devotional with scriptures and a poem on Helping Others. A salad plate was served after the business meeting.
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Business and Professional Women’s Guild
Carl Remington, Sr
J. B. Darden, Jr
E. B. Harris
Sam McGee
Robert Hoff
Mrs. Mortimer
Joan Roper
Charles
D. P. Canuteson
Martin Grelle
Ronnie Willman
Jean Summey
J. B. Darden
Guild
Naval Instructor RM2 Seljos Receives Clifton Record Birthday Gift
RM2 Michael Lewis Seljos son of Mr and Mrs Jodie Seljos will receive the Clifton Record as a birthday gift from grandparents Mr and Mrs Jake Seljos of Route 2 Clifton. He recently returned from naval duties in Glasgow Scotland to spend Christmas and New Year with relatives. He left Clifton in January for San Diego where after four weeks at instructor training school he began teaching international Morse code at a San Diego communications school. Most students are young boys new to the navy with occasional female students. In about six months RM2 Series will be reassigned to a different school to teach another subject.
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Michael’ Lewis Seljos
Jodie Seljos
Clifton
Jake Seljos
Route 2
Seljos
Glasgow
Scotland
San Diego
Calif
Navy
SBA Spokesman Offers Help For Local Business Loans
SBA officials will be at the Waco Chamber of Commerce on March 28 from 8 30 to 4 00 to discuss SBA guaranteed loans and management assistance for area business people. A Dallas regional office representative will help with loan guidance for construction expansion purchasing equipment and working capital. Call 752 6551 for appointments.
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SBA
Dallas
Waco Chamber of Commerce
South University Parks Drive
Bells Celebrate 19th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Scotty Bell of 702 South Ave O celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary Monday They were married in Ballinger Mrs Bell is the former Georgia Hite of Ballinger The Bells have a daughter Teresa Ann 17 a Clifton High School junior They own Bells Clifton Food Market 127 North Ave D
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Scotty Bell
South Ave
Ballinger
Bell
Georgia Hite
Teresa Ann
Clifton High School
Clifton
North Ave. D
Drop In Meat Prices Not Seen As Coming Soon
Livestock feed costs have risen substantially making a meat price drop unlikely soon. Texas A&M extension specialist Gwendolyne Clyatt notes demand exceeds supplies for many cuts. She highlights roasts, forequarter beef, hindquarter values, and occasional specials on pork loins and liver. Dairy products remain good buys and produce markets show spring variety with wide, economical options.
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Gwendolyne Clyatt
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University
College Station
Inspection Fee Procedure Gets DPS Explanation
A Texas DPS spokesman clarifies tire inspection rules amid a Tire Industry Safety Council release in The Clifton Record. The council says annual inspections include tire tread checks with a two dollar fee, plus another two dollars for reinspection if tires fail. DPS notes owners have seven days to repair and avoid another inspection fee.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
Tire Industry Safety Council
Clifton Record
Texas
Council
Sickle Cell Anemia Drive Underway in Clifton
The African Methodist Episcopal Churches in Texas solicit funds through April 7 for sickle cell anemia relief. Mrs. Mary B. Prince heads the Clifton drive with containers in local businesses and direct solicitations. Checks payable to Central Texas Conf. Br. Miss. Soc. Sought contributions from Monday to Friday at Clifton Public School. questions via phone between 11:30 and 12:20.
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African Methodist Episcopal
Texas
Mary B. Prince
Clifton
Clifton Public School
Central Texas
Miss
Prince
Lundberg Tax Service Relocates Within Clifton
Lundberg Tax Service moves from the Farm Bureau Building to 314 West 5th Street downtown Clifton. The Clifton Independent School District tax office leaves the Record Building and will open at the south end of Clifton High School at 1192 North Ave. N Monday morning.
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Clifton Record
Lundberg Tax Service
Farm Bureau
West 5Th St
Clifton
Record
Clifton Independent School District Tax Office
Clifton High School
North Ave
VA Monthly Pension Checks Rise But Social Security Rule Limits Impact
The Veterans Administration mails monthly pensions to over 2.3 million people including veterans and survivors. Pension amounts depend on non service related income and are reduced by 90 percent of Social Security. After a 2 percent Social Security rise, checks were adjusted at the start of the year with February receipts showing the first changes.
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Veterans Administration
Wise Purchasing Methods For Smarter Family Spending
Mrs. Doris Myers of Texas A&M Extension advises setting purchasing priorities before shopping. She urges evaluating needs versus wants, considering durability, sale temptations, and credit terms to avoid emotional or unnecessary spending. Plan purchases, compare quality and price, and calculate total costs and terms.
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Doris Myers
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas Arm University
College Station
VA pension changes offset Social Security rise
VA reports that most beneficiaries will see higher total income as Social Security gains offset pension reductions. The average VA pension drops three to four cents per dollar of Social Security add, yet many receive about $19 more monthly. About 1 percent face income above pension limits, while others lose pensions due to other increases. The formula, in effect for a year, adjusts payments with changing income to prevent widespread loss. VA notes a 6.5 percent pension boost alongside the ongoing 1969 third increase.
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Social Security
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Clifton, Texas
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Chrysler
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Laguna Park
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William O. Boyd
Fred H. Boyd, JR
R&sm
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Farmers State Bank
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