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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1971

Page

2

Congress Wavers On SST Costs And Revival Talk

Taxpayers hear mixed signals as Boeing estimates swing from a possible billion dollars to complete the SST prototype to far lower figures for dismantling or finishing two planes. White House adviser Cloak MacGregor and Boeing official William Allen dispute early costs. Sam Logan.

Boeing William Allen White House Cloak MacGregor Allen MacGregor Metlion Sam Logan

Kennedy Leads Dem Field in Gallup Poll Choice

An Associated Press report from New Jersey notes Edward M. Kennedy leads 29 percent of registered Democrats for the 1972 nomination, with Edmund Muskie at 21 percent and Hubert Humphrey at 18 percent. George McGovern and others trail, amid questions about poll reliability and party leadership.

Associated Press New Jersey Edward M. Kennedy Sen Edmund Muskie Gallup Kennedy Sen. Muskie Hubert Humphrey George McGovern New York John Tindsay Eugene McCarthy Democratic Party Muskie Humphrey McGovern McCarthy Texas Nation

Former Mosheim Man Critically Burned May 12

A May 12 accident in McKinney left Homer Grant 27 of Nacogdoches dead and James Warren 25 of Mosheim critically injured. Both were Trees of Houston workers trimming near power lines at 1404 First Street when a hydraulic lift fire trapped them. Warren jumped afire, was saved by bystander and officer efforts. Grant died at the scene. Authorities investigate whether fire caused the fatality or if electrocution occurred. Grant is survived by his mother Hattie Grant Baytown and siblings.

McKinney Courier-Gazette Mosheim W. C. Gaither First Street Homer Grant Nacogdoches Parkland Hospital Dallas James Warren Trees of Houston Boyd Williams Texas Power and Light Co Warren McKinney Pat Efird Efird Grant Homer Wayne Grant Blue Ridge J. L Hattie Wilkerson Grant Hattie Grant Baytown Bill Grant Jessie L. Grant Lillie Sanches Livingston

McGregor to Host Tenth Annual Twirling Contest

The McGregor Mirror reports McGregor will host the annual invitational twirling contest for the tenth year this Saturday drawing about 250 girls from across Central Texas. The Hamilton Herald-News notes drought relief efforts amid federal aid to farmers in Hamilton County.

McGregor Texas Hamilton Herald-News Hamilton County Omar Burleson Farmers Home Administration

Clifton youths cited for national service and academics

Horace Schow Jr of Vincennes Indiana earned admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point slated for July. Elizabeth Moore of Clifton won the 14th English Honors Session at Texas State College for Women. Cranfills Gap honors include valedictorian Alvin Meissner with 96.92 and salutatorian Edoris Rohne with 96.42. Virginia Helm of Cranfills Gap ranks among Tarleton State College top ten graduates set to receive diplomas May 27 in Stephenville.

Clifton Horace Schow Jr Horace Schow Vincennes Indiana United States Academy West Point New York Esrand O. E. Schow E. E. Schow Sam M. Ringness Jim Sears Valley Mills Ton Texas State College For Women F. W. Moore Route 2 Cranfills Gap Wich School Alvin Meissner Edoris Rohne George Hughes Cranfills Gap Alvin Albert Meissner Eudoris Ernest Rohne Virginia Helm Tarleton State College Stephenville

Weekend Guests Visit in Moshiem News Area

Local residents hosted a series of weekend visits from multiple families. Guests included E A Garren of Valley Millis and Mat tie Newton of Dallas with several others attending events at the Miles and Mitchell households. James Warren, son of Floyd Warren, was hospitalized in Dallas after a serious work accident.

Otis Miles E. A. Garren Valley Millis Clarence Abel Sonora Calif Mattie Newton Dallas John Hicks Caron Gary de Sota Tom Hooser Ola Keitt Fletcher Bonnet Frost Charley Miles Floyd Warren James Warren James Parkland Hospital John Mitchell Fort Worth R. W. Lumpkins Abernathyv Charles Mitchell Meagan Groves Marshal Mitchell

No Show color film with Cassavettes and Ekland

A color production featuring John Cassavettes, Britt Ekland, Peter Falk and Gabriel Ferrell (GP) described as a no show by the cast list.

John Cassavettes Britt Ekland Peter Falk Gabriel Ferrell

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mrs. Dickerson

Mrs. Chester Ernest Dickerson received a miscellaneous shower on Thursday evening March 18 at the home of Mrs. W. N. Forson. The in law hostesses and guests celebrated the bride to be as she and her husband prepare for Navy duty and training in Illinois.

Chester Ernest Dickerson W. N. Forson Dickerson Leiloni Frances Soal Hawaii Fili T. Soal Samoa Honolulu United States Navy C. E. Dickerson Burton Collins Miriam Poe Lynne Knochs Linda Schwartz Mmes W.L. Forson Keith Osborn Edward Brown H. A. Carr Earl Corpier John Cummins A. H. Cash Clifford Dyer P. L. Elder Joe Knochs D. A. Groff Jerry Godby G. W. Guthrie E. E. Harvey Joe Hinson Frances Hatter Leo Jenson Otho Jones Gus Krueger W. W. Land H. D. Mackey Tommy Mann W Poe W. D. Porter S. E. Ragsdale Carl Remington Beeto Schrentz Jim Sinclair M. D. Sparks T. J. White S L. Witcher Rennie Great Lakes Training Center Iinois Chester

Clifton couple takes trip to Washington DC and Maryland

Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Seljos left Waco on May 8 for Dallas then American Airlines to Reagan National. They were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Pat Murphy and family, Murphy’s wife being Mrs. Seljos’s daughter. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Seljos in Silver Spring, Maryland, returning May 16.

S. T. Seljos Waco Dallas American Air Lines Washington, D. C Pat Murphy Murphy Seljos Lloyd Selios Silver Springs Maryland

Clifton Garden Club thanks press for Flower Show coverage

Letter from Mrs. Ray Byford president of the Clifton Garden Club thanks Mr. Smith and Mr. Logan for fine pictures and news coverage of the club's Flower Show in last week's paper. Appreciates publicity and staff cooperation.

Smith Logan Clifton Garden Club Ray Byford

Young Homemakers Embrace Sewing For Savings

The Homemaking I class nears completion of sewing projects with a fall plan for simple garments like jumpers and more advanced pieces such as pants dresses blouses and shorts sets. Maggie Lueckenbach notes sewing lets individuals create their own outfits for far less money than store buys.

Maggie Lueckenbach

Summer Homemaking Classes Offered at Clifton High

Homemaking classes will be offered this summer at Clifton High School. Students may earn a half credit on completion. Eligibility requires two regular semesters of homemaking. Classes begin June 9 at 8:45 am in the homemaking department and run two and a half hours each weekday morning until 25 hours are completed. Remaining work is done at home with final reports due August 11. Contact Mrs. M. B. Jameson at the school for details.

Clifton High School M. B. Jameson

Fishermen Report on Lake Whitney Activities and Catches

The Lake Whitney update notes four fishing tours over the weekend with anglers reporting big black bass of 7 ¼ pounds and substantial catches of sandies, crappie, and channel cat. trotliners reported 47 cats in three days and a pair caught 49 channels up to 6 pounds. Yellow cat up to 12-13 pounds was logged.

Lake Whitney

Classifieds Call Clifton Record For Buys and Trades

If you have anything to buy sell or trade call The Clifton Record at 675-3336 for quick listings and local advertisements.

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