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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1974
Page
5
Mrs. Gloff, longtime educator and parent advocate, seeks a two year term on the school board. She has directed youth work at First Baptist and chaired day care and hospital auxiliaries while active in PTA, Red Cross, and cancer drives.
Clifton FHA joins half a million students nationwide in National FHA HERO Week. In Texas 68,000 members participate. Founded June 11, 1945, Future Homemakers of America is a nonprofit supported by dues. The Texas Association meets April 25-26 in Dallas Convention Center with over 5,000 attendees expected.
A letter from a grateful principal recalls Clifton Texas residents who helped an injured athlete. He expresses warm memories, thanks Culstom Texas communities, and invites a future visit to Palmer Texas for coffee and chat, promising to return the kindness.
Typists and volunteers listed for the Bloodmobile event at Witcher Hospital Foundation. Roles include labelling empty bottles, registered nurses, licensed and student vocational nurses, and telephone callers. Names span multiple volunteers and assistants across categories.
DPS Trooper Gerald Baker and Acey Steel of Clifton reported to the scene and investigated the accident. Baker said the truck was a total loss and thanked all who assisted at the scene.
A compilation of guidance from Texas Agricultural Extension Service specialists at Texas A&M University System in College Station. It covers refrigerating bacon and hams, cooking beef bones, evaluating fabric and appliance longevity, budgeting for children, and ensuring factory built housing meets local codes.
Rev. Joe Stevens leads services at First Baptist Church Laguna Park with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m.
The District One-Act Play Contest will be held in Bettis Auditorium Clifton on Tuesday April 2 at 1 30 with schools Hillsboro presenting The Marvelous Playbill Clifton presenting Foot Balls McGregor with My Hands Is Full Of Gifts Connally presenting Lily Dan and the Three Ladies West with The Taming of the Shrew Mid Way presenting the Diary of Adam and Eve and Robinson to be announced Arrive by 2 pm for Clifton in this U S contest Clifton play entry times vary Admission charged and no entry or exit during performances
Midway leads with multiple event wins across relays and sprints. Dancer Joshua and McGregor feature in 4x events while Clifton Granbury Clifton claim shot put pole vault and discus top spots. Other winners include Blake Midway in pole vault and Sadler Clifton in shot put as teams compete across broad jump high jump and distance dashes.
The Clifton Record publishes candidate listings under Democratic Primary rules for 1974 with dates May 4 for the first primary and June 1 for the runoff. W R Poage is named for U S Congress in the 11th Texas district.
A 1972 pickup overturned on State Highway 56 about 642 miles east of Valley Mills. The driver, Paul B. Lees of Mc Gregor, escaped serious injury and was bruised and shaken. Vehicle damage was moderate. Ownership was listed as Pat Ten Fence Co. of Waco. No other vehicles were involved.
Charles Rummel II will address the Clifton Civic Improvement Society on ecology and show the film Garbage Explosion. The meeting starts at 3 p.m. Wednesday April 3 in the City Hall dining room. hostess group includes Mrs. Walter C. Hansen and several others. All members urged to attend.
The United Methodist Kindergarten Clifton accepts 1974 75 pre kindergarten applications for four year olds with a September 1 1974 birthday cutoff. Enrollment limited to 12 per class meeting two mornings weekly. Written resumes invited for teaching positions. observe sessions offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
The Clifton City Council enacts an ordinance banning leaving junked vehicles on private or public property for more than ten days. It defines junked vehicles as a fire hazard and public nuisance with fines of 1 to 200 dollars per violation and daily penalties. City officials Jim B. Smith and M. R. White sign the measure.
The Bosque County Association for Retarded Citizens will elect a slate of officers and directors at 7:30 p.m. Thursday March 28 in the Clifton High School Cafeteria. Nominees include Rev Cleon Flanagan president and others. public invited.
The American Cancer Society launches its 1974 Crusade on April 1 with Mrs. Richard Smith as Bosque County Chairman. The campaign promotes early diagnosis through a CAUTION leaflet spelling signals, targeting over 40 million nationwide and 8,000 in Bosque County.
Teacher-coach Jake Wimberly appointed campaign manager for the Clifton Salvation Army Service Unit’s $1,200 fund drive starting April 5. Funds will aid local welfare services for the underprivileged and assist stranded travelers, with broader state programs in disaster relief and support for families and at-risk youths. The service unit, led by local business and civic leaders, funds food, lodging, utilities, and essentials during temporary crises. Committee members include Rev. Frank Horak Jr., Richard Liardon, Doyle Crews, Kent Appleby, Leslie Vance, Douglas Railsback, E. R. Keeling, and J. B. Darden Jr.
Firefighters from the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department responded Monday to a train engine blaze. The incident involved a locomotive fire with responders containing the flames and preventing spread to adjacent equipment. No injuries are reported.
City Secretary Pat White announced Clifton has received a $17,192.20 check from the state representing sales tax revenue for the final quarter of 1973. Local officials will allocate the funds to city projects and services.
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