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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1965
Page
10
The Clifton Jaycees announce a spring outdoor event a Donkey Baseball Game to be held Saturday night May 15 at Cub Stadium. Teams chosen by coaches Day ton Whitehurst and Richard Liardon will ride stubborn donkeys around bases and the pitcher’s box. Advance and gate tickets available.
Mrs E C Johle and Mrs W B Hampe represent Zion United Church of Christ at the South Central Conference spring meeting in Dallas. Pastor Reverend Walter R Simpson Jr. joins them after leaving Tuesday morning to attend the event held May 4 5 and 6.
Mr and Mrs Ronnie Runnels of Blum spent Sunday in Clifton with Mr and Mrs Ira Voiles and children Michael and Angela. Mrs Runnels is a niece of Mrs Voiles. Last week Dan Jameson and Rev and Mrs Vetter of Liano visited Mr and Mrs M B Jameson.
Health guidance warns power mowers can maim or kill if misused. Highlights include injury statistics, need for safety courses, and strict steps: inspect blade nuts, check fuel, clear children, wear protective clothing, and stop engine when leaving mower. Emphasizes personal responsibility to prevent accidents.
Clifton High Band earned the sweepstakes award for first division ratings in marching and sight reading while Lorena High School won the year’s sole first division award. Clifton had previously won last year but did not achieve first division in marching this year.
Clifton High School judges will select a drum major and five majorettes for the 1968 school year at the McGregor contest. Lavonne Eggen is current drum major with Janet Schrantz and Kathy Collins as majorettes. Three long serving majorettes Pee sy Aars Kay Kincheloe and Randy Outlaw will graduate this month, as Clifton High may name its top six contestants.
Final examinations will be given in local schools on Monday May 24 Tuesday May 25 and Wednesday May 26 according to Superintendent Appleby with the final regular day of school May 28 Students will return to school around 12 30 o clock on the afternoon of May 27 to turn in their books receive their report cards and attend a final assembly during which time awards will be presented
Clifton and Alvarado will meet to determine the District 13 A championship with the winner facing the other bracket final winner in a possible two game series. Coach Liardon expects finals around May 18. In Glen Rose meet Clifton riders and track entrants placed high with Joshua taking first, Clifton second, Hico third.
Mr and Mrs E F Schow visited in German last Sunday with her sister Mrs Etna Pittman Also spending Sunday in Mrs Pittman's home were a brother in law and two other sisters Mr and Mrs Kleas Parmelly and Mrs L T Hawsey of Abilene Trade with Record advertisers.
The Clifton Cemetery Association will hold a meeting Monday afternoon May 10 at 2 o'clock in Clifton City Hall. W. B. Oswald, chairman, invites all interested persons to attend. Topics include cemetery beautification and related matters. A contest Saturday will name drum major and majorettes.
Mrs Will Snell of Floydada died after illness. She lived at 515 West Virginia Street and was active in First Methodist Church and WSCS. Survived by WHI Snell husband two sons Wilbur and Billy a daughter Mrs Hale eight grandchildren three brothers and five sisters.
Zion Womack Youth Fellowship holds a regular paper drive on Saturday May 8. The event mobilizes volunteers to collect and recycle paper for community service and fundraising purposes.
Five 1965 Clifton High seniors Kaye Conrad Donna Greenwade Cynthia Harris Randy Outlaw and Martha Smith were honored at a Bosque River breakfast hosted by their parents near the T J Wiggins place south of Clifton. The event featured juice, eggs, bread, jams, coffee and a barbecue supper later.
Mr Bryn, 58, a Midland resident since 1948, died after a life in the appliance department at Sears Roebuck. He was a charter member of Midland Lutheran Church and active in Boy Scouts. Survived by wife Mrs Ray Bryn and two sons Randy and Korty. funeral services held at Midland Lutheran Church and Cranfills Gap in-laws.
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