Braniff appoints first male flight attendants on domestic service
Clifton man Ken Holder 24 is among Braniff International's first four male hosts for domestic flights joining four others after a five week training. Holder, a Rice University graduate and pianist, says the position aids future management goals while Braniff notes the group will serve on U S and Mexico routes with hostess trainees.
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Braniff
Clifton
Braniff International
Ken Holder
W.T. Holder
Holder
Rice University
Houston Memorial Hospital
Ed Bosworth
Tyler
Allen Stout
Fort Worth
Mike Gregory
Battle Creek
Mich
Braniff College
Dallas
U. S
Mexico
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CHS Choir Sets Formal Concert Tonight
Clifton High School Choir under Mrs Patsy Ruth Lancaster presents its final formal concert of the year at 7 30 p m in the new gymnasium. They will perform Tell it Like It Is a modern religious work with a first century message. No admission charge and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton High School
Patsy Ruth Lancaster
More Educational Aids Sought For Handicapped Youths
Clifton Elementary School Principal Richard Liardon and Clifton resident Mrs. Tom Browder hosted a meeting of the Band Parents. The Handicapped Advisory Committee will meet at 7 30 p m on Monday May 21 at Clifton High School band hall. Attendees included regional superintendents and special education directors from Region XII. Jack Ross of Region XII’s Educational Service Center discussed Bulletin 711 revisions from 1975 on state special education programs.
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Richard Liardon
Clifton
Tom Browder
N. Ave
Q. Clifton
Clifton High School
Waco Convention Center
Region XII
Bosque County
Jack Ross
Educational Service Center
Texas Education Agency
Wimberly Keeling Named In Clifton Salvation Army Drive
H J Wimberly named campaign chairman for Clifton Salvation Army Service Unit's 1200 dollar fund drive. J R Keeling named special gifts committee chair man. Drive starts Wednesday May 23 per Rev Frank Horak. Wimberly is a teacher and junior high girls basketball coach. Keeling is VP community development for Clifton Chamber of Commerce. Funds aid local welfare and disaster relief. The unit partners with state Salvation Army programs and serves as liaison to Dallas headquarters.
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H. J
Jake Wimberly
Clifton Salvation Army Service Unit
J. R. Keeling
Frank Horak
Service Unit
Wimberly
Feeling
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
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Clifton High School Class of 1973 Baccalaureate and Commencement
Clifton High School hosts baccalaureate on Sunday with Rev. Bryan W. Thornburg speaking at 8 p.m. in Bettis Auditorium and commencement on Wednesday with Judge Byron Mc Clellan as speaker. Valedictorian Janie Conrad and salutatorian Lazane Smith headline the senior honors. Final exams run Friday to Tuesday. No school May 23. books due May 24 with buses running and no luncheon. Senior trip to New Orleans earlier this week. parents banquet Friday at Holiday Inn in Waco with toastmaster Douglas Fehler. Class officers and steering committee listed. sponsors named.
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Bryan W. Thornburg
First Baptist Church of Clifton
Clifton High School
Bettis
Byron McClellan
Gatesville
Janie Conrad
Lazane Smith
New Orleans
Holiday Inn No. 1
Waco
Douglas Fehler
Walter Hansen
CHS
Commissioners Mull Elevator Plan for Meridan Courthouse
Bosque County officials led by County Judge Charles K Ward Jr continue studying installing a 10 passenger elevator in the Meridian courthouse. They inspected sites this week and will seek bids after details. The cost is not expected to exceed 20000 and may serve only first and second floors or third floor as well. They plan to obtain architectural drawings to reduce expenses and chose a shaft location with minimal building changes. The group also approved 500 for West Shore Fire Dept and will join a field trip with the Resource Conservation and Development project to Stephen ville and on to Comanche County.
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Bosque County
Meridian
Charles K. Ward Jr
West Shore Fire Dept
K. A. Bonds
J. F. Cooper
Soil Conservation Office
Stephenville
Comanche County
Clifton ISD adopts kindergarten admissions plan
Clifton Independent School District trustees approved a proposed kindergarten policy pending test results and state legislative sessions. Eligibility follows Texas Education Agency standards with 70th percentile on McGraw-Hill language tests. no class may exceed 30. Forty three pupils tested. 25 needed for state funding. A decision on starting classes next fall will be made at the June 7 meeting after test outcomes and legislature adjournment.
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Clifton Independent School District
Clifton
Texas
McGraw-Hill
Kent Appleby
Clifton High School
Chief Warns of Rising Fatalities If Crash Rate Remains High
Clifton Chief of Police Omar Waller warned that the town will see fatalities this year if crash rates do not drop. He cited 4 crashes with 7 injuries from January to April, up from 2 injuries in 1972, and noted April 1978 had 12 crashes with 2 injuries compared with five crashes in April 1972 with no injuries. He urged motorists to drive more friendly.
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Omer Waller
Clifton
Chief Waller
Ing
Waller
Policy Adopted For Clifton School Program
Supt Appleby outlined a policy to establish guidelines for the program requiring pupils to be in class at least two hours and forty five minutes on school days Kindergarten attendance is not compulsory Trustees will obtain estimates for summer repairs at Clifton Elementary and Junior High School Owen Sparks named custodian at Clifton High School succeeding W C Brooks Sparks started last Monday Trustees vote to continue participation in the Regional Media Service Center from Waco Films and special education supplies are offered under the program
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Appleby
Mer
Chifton
Owen Sparks
Clifton High School
W. C. Brooks
Clifton
Waco
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J. W. Wilson
Texas Department of Public Safety
Sct. Wilson
Westith St
Homer Waller
CHS Choir
Mel Cowan
H. J. Wimberly
E. R. Keeling
Salvation Army
D. P. Zanuteson
Glenda Wells
Eddie Gauntt
Martin Grelle
Lynn Knochs
Glen Wells
Debbie Rosamond
Rhonda Turner
Margie Berger
D. P. Canvteson
Steve Olson
Kay Fierson
Lottie Bettis
Eddie P. Martin
Charles Lindley
James Gohlke
Rev
Clifton Lions Club
Lions
Jim B. Smith
City Hall
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