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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1969
Page
2
Veterans from Clifton Post joined in placing flags across town and then removing them after sunset last week. The Record received many compliments from residents appreciating the extra work and the newspaper promises to pass along thanks to the VFW for their service.
In Clifton two North Avenue I households lost dogs to poisoned meat tossed into yards. The editorial urges proactive precautions by dog owners and warns offenders against harming children, urging reporting to police if disputes arise.
A compact listing names several residents and spouses from Clifton, Walnut Springs, Whitney, Granbury, Me ridian and surrounding towns with multiple dates in 1969 and 1949. Entries include Mrs Ben F Jeschke, Mrs Henry Knust, J D McCarty, Mrs Clayton McElfresh, Mrs Ed Mimms, Mrs James O Shea, Mrs Warnell Rose and Baby, Mrs Ross Green, Mrs James Howard, Mrs S L Sharp, Mrs McRoy Hill, Mrs Ray Hickok, Mrs Curtis Lanham and baby girl, and Mrs W P Bonds.
Clifton High School covered a busy period with a Business Problem Clinic on November 14 in Killeen featuring Central Texas College faculty as speakers. The F H A held a meeting November 10 with State historian Poince Holden, and the library added new titles including Texas Lions 1917 67. The band prepared for marching contest at Baylor Stadium November 25 with practice sessions led by Howard Payne College’s Mr. Berry. The senior class pep rally was set for November 20, and Clifton’s basketball teams defeated Crawfills Gap while later losing to Abbott.
Clifton School menus for November 24 26 list lunch items and milk, with score keepers Rita Willmann and Deborah Bronstad. Coach Buddy Ables and junior high football team are praised for winning District 13 A title for the third year and a sixteen game streak. A dedication note from Mrs. W H McCown to Old Mill staff and 1969 seniors closes the piece.
Aars Brooks wedding in Waco drew relatives from Clifton and Norse as Julian Grimland Margie and Otto Kasting attended. Clifton guests included Glen Siler from Chicago visiting the Luedtke family in Clifton. Witte and Luedtke households hosted visitors with Donna Luedtke returning home. Conner Tyler and R H Gaston hosted relatives in Fort Worth. Hammock family saw Mrs Margaret Jones Hammock pass away with services held Saturday.
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