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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1974
Page
9
Don R. Whitney son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Whitney Route 2 Valley Mills has been designated a distinguished student at A and M University for academic achievement and leadership and received honors recognizing his work and promise.
Texas A&M University selects honor students with a minimum 3.25 GPA, limited to 10 percent of undergraduates. Retirement of Valley Mills High School graduate Mr. Whitney, a 1971 alumnus and agricultural economics major, highlights the award. He previously received the Stiles Farm Foundation Scholarship.
Beginning April 1 a representative from the Waco Social Security office will be at the Bosque County Courthouse every Thursday instead of twice a month. The move reflects rising inquiries about Supplemental Income, the program started in January replacing old age assistance, aid to the blind, and aid to the disabled.
Mrs. J. T. Browder appeals to Bosque County residents to back the County Development Center, which offers free half day public school classes for children three and up with special needs at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clifton. Volunteers and donations of money, food, clothing, and toys are requested, with a current clothing need for sizes 4 to 10, especially boys.
Bosque Soil and Water Conservation District aims for first place in the 28th Good year Conservation Awards program. An independent judging panel will pick the top two districts with Goodyear and NACD involved. The winner gains a plaque and an expense-paid study trip for the coop erator and a board member.
Bosque County reports continued progress of the 1974 Easter Seal Appeal led by treasurer Helen C. Aars of Clifton. The appeal funds the Easter Seal Society’s rehabilitation programs for disabled children and adults across Texas, with last year aiding 20,570 individuals and supporting 18 treatment facilities offering therapy and diagnostic services.
Mr Aars will provide a request form to send to the Texas Easter Seal Society in Dallas to determine needs of the disabled person. The Society will arrange services or advise on resources and contributions to the Easter Seal Appeal should be sent promptly to him at Clifton.
Clifton Magazine Club members hosted a no hostess picnic supper for husbands and guests at Bruce Parks Ranch on Meridian Creek. Mrs. Parks and helpers prepared the campsite while Rev. Martin Jenson led a brief devotion and library books were checked. The meeting was shortened with only the president in attendance, and the group sang around a campfire before rescheduling the next meeting to March 26 for a bus trip to Tyler and Palestine.
Clifton seventh grade Cabettes earned two trophies at the Robinson track meet on March 22, finishing second to Big Robinson with 129 points. Brenda Chapman led with 46 points, winning broad jump, shot put, and sprints. mile relay of Culp Hill Raines Key captured first in 4:39. other winners included Anz and Patterson in multiple events.
Cranfill gaps at St Olaf Lutheran Church list events for March 30 to April 3 including Jr and Sr Confirmation sessions, Sunday School Bible Class Divine Worship, ALCW meeting, Jr Lutherans choir, 7th grade confirmation, Intermediate and Sixth Lenten service with specific times and pastors.
If you have anything to buy sell or trade contact the Clifton Record at phone 675-3336 for listings and inquiries.
County School Superintendent Tom Heartsill convened the Local Textbook Committee to choose textbooks for the 1974-75 school year. Members include Tom Simpson, Donnie Edwards, Mrs. Tom Fair, Mrs. Bob Andress, Mrs. Doris Chaffin, Mrs. Janet San euinet Koppert, Larry Threadgill, James Spence, Bob Collier, Mrs. Jewell Gillaspie, Mrs. Mildred Coleman, and Mrs. Jackie Wheeler.
Cedar Shores Community Chapel invites worshipers for a 10 30 a m service led by Evangelist Albert Petrich with pre and post fellowship. For pastoral information call 675-8910. address 702 South Ave Clifton.
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