Moderates and Conservatives urged to unite for Preston Smith
The Record reports Bosque County favored Preston Smith for governor and Ben Barnes for lieutenant governor in the Democratic primary with 3004 votes cast from 540?2 registered voters. Yarborough led statewide, while conservatives and moderates are urged to unite for the June 1 runoff and November general election.
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Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Texas
Clifton
Smith
Don Yarborough
Vamue
Bosque County
Waggoner Carr
Dolph Briscoe
South Texas
Yarborough
Houston
Golf Cup and Flag Vandalism Eyed by Clifton Club
The Clifton Golf Association appeals for the return of stolen golf cups and flag poles on number five green for the third time this year. Police will act against thieves, while the club warns of possible consequences and notes its tight budget. Neighbors are urged to help by reporting sightings.
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Clifton
Clifton Golf Association
Past Events Highlight Buosque County Sportsman's Club meeting
The inaugural Buosque County Sportsman's Club gathering hosted by Dr. R D Holt of Meridian featured a bass fishing film. Officers elected include T Lawson as president and W BD Hult as vice president. Lions Club involvement noted with Bill Coffey as district guest. Clifton College news recalls Cowhos Round-Up with Johnny Massengale winning an individual award and the Cowboys taking second. Alumni reports mention Mrs. Tekell visiting, donation of therapy wheelchair, and two projects approved including a best ideas contest and a young women members drive. A sixty cup coffee maker was bought for City Hall, with social hosts named.
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Buosque
CIC
Johnny Massengale
Cowboys
M. O. Juel
J. B. Tekell
Baby
Corsicana
Sunset
J. C. Kincheloe
Clifton
City Hall
A. R. Fricke
Frank Spangle
EF. A. Priddy
Luckenbach Guest At Clifton Civic Meeting
Mr. Luckenbach spoke at the Clifton Civic Improvement Society meeting held May 1 at City Hall. He discussed Life at Clifton Sunset Home and related topics.
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Mr. Luckenbach
Civic Society
Filmer F. Lukenbach
Clifton Sunset Home
Clifton Civic Improvement Society
City Hall
Fight Cancer With a Checkup and a Check to the Society
A citizen encourages early cancer screening and presents a donation to the American Cancer Society, urging neighbors to join in funding research and support for patients. The note highlights health action and charitable giving.
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The
American Cancer Society
Local Roster Notes and Highs From Area Businesses and Civic Honors
Louis Woodall named Hamilton Outstanding Citizen for 1968 at the Chamber of Commerce ceremony. Coryell County banks report total deposits of 21 346 036 60 at April 18 an all time high with locations in Gatesville Copperas Cove Evant and Oglesby. Fairy Methodist Church eligible for Historical Marker per Hamilton County Historical Society plans for a stone marker on church grounds. Valley Mills welcomes two new businesses Valley Studio photography and John Anderson Real Estate. Whitney Messenger reports heavy wind and hail damage with roofs and windows affected. Comanche Chief notes Burks Museum open Sundays 2 to 5 pm and by weekday appointment with admission 25 30 cents. West News reports burglary at Rt 2 West theft of three TVs a 23 inch Admiral color a 19 inch Motorola and 14 inch TV clock plus camera projector shotgun rifle stereo and assorted items. For sale adding machine 25 38 cents.
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Louis Woodall
Hamilton Insurance
Hamilton
Chamber of Commerce
Gatesville Messenger
Coryell County
Gatesville
Copperas Cove
Evant and Oglesby
A. P. Burks
Burks Museum
Benjamin F. Uptmore
Rt. 2
West
Uptimore
Leroy and
Tours
Teen Driver Education Drive Seeks School Involvement
AAA notes drivers under 20 are 7 percent of licensed drivers but account for 13 percent of fatal crashes. The group urges expanded in‑class education in high schools to curb deadly accidents.
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Dents
AAA
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Ruth Reierson
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Juanita Smith
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Hamilton Counties
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Nti
Hamilton Herald News
Hico News Review
Fairy Methodist Church
Hamilton County Historical Society
the Valley Mills Tribune
Valley Mills
Valley Studio of Photography
John Anderson
Whitney Messenger
Whitney
West News
Clifton Pest Control
Goodsyear Marathon
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