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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1970
Page
1
A local writer urges Civil Defense officials to publicize the fire siren’s long blast as a universal disaster signal. Residents misread the signal during a tornado, with many stepping outside only after it sounded, risking valuable seconds.
Clifton Chamber of Commerce plans a free drawing for 25 turkeys. Any shopper can register at Clifton stores or online from morning hours through 4 p.m. Thursday November 1 with no purchase required. One turkey per family limits the prize.
E R Keeling of the Clifton Chamber of Commerce and Rudy Johnson of CPS seek local men and older boys to help install Christmas lights around town on Sunday morning. They will meet at Conley’s Cafe for coffee at 7 am and prepare the lights before the hunting season activities drain labor. CPS provides boom trucks and linemen. volunteers may send an employee in their place.
Deer hunters will spend about 500000 dollars in the Leon Bosque Resource Conservation and Development Area this fall. An organized cooperative effort by landowners and businessmen could bring more dollars to the local economy, improve wildlife habitat, and increase deer populations through prudent management and leasing changes.
Clifton VFW Post sets flags citywide on November 11 for Veterans Day observance. Most stores stay open as offices including the post office close, following Memorial Day closures rather than the November holiday.
The Annual Brotherhood S within Womack Fellowship Hall set for Saturday November 28 from 6 to 7 30 p m Tickets cost 1 50 for adults 75c for children Limited advance tickets available at Clifton Feed Service Center or from Brotherhood members
Clifton voters will decide December 1 on issuing 800000 in bonds to build a new high school on a 25 acre site in northwest Clifton. The measure follows months of study and visits to other Texas school plants, with trustees pledging unanimous support.
Clifton American Legion posts join national events on Veterans Day November 11. Mayor Pierson proclaims Veterans Day as Prisoner of War Day and urges churches and individuals to use a Legion prayer for missing servicemen in Southeast Asia. Post open house at 2 p.m. and spaghetti supper at 7 p.m. kickoff of annual Legion membership drive.
Bosque County backed Lloyd Bentsen nearly two to one and re elected Governor Freston Smith as Dems swept most races. Statewide amendments mostly passed though No 3 failed. No 2 liquor by the drink passed later with city votes. Ben Barnes won easily for Lt. Governor. other Democrats led by wide margins.
Clifton High's Cubs struggled with eight fumbles at Robinson last Friday night, allowing the Rockets to score twice from gifts on the goal line and hold on for an 18 to 12 victory. Robinson's defense pressured Clifton throughout, forcing turnovers and stopping the Cubs near the goal.
Clifton Cubs travel to West Trojans for a pivotal 10 AA district game. A win keeps them tied for second with Midway as McGregor leads the standings. West, host to Clifton, fields veterans and faces tough matchup as Friday night lights glow on Trojan turf.
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