Hamilton Cubs at Ranger Friday Night Rumors
A column notes bets among local fans on the Hamilton Cubs visiting Ranger Friday night after a heated season. The writer recalls past scores, compares teams, and mentions a bet with George D. Leeth of Hamilton to buy a steak if Hamilton wins.
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Leon River
Cubs
Ranger
George D
Cotton) Leeth
Hamilton
Stephenville
Mr. Leeth
Cub Squad
Cotton
Clifton
Goldthwaite
Eagles
Wererere
Clifton Cubs Clinch Regional Title With 28 7 Win
Clifton Cubs overpower Frisco Coons 28 to 7 to claim the Regional Championship and reach the quarterfinals. HB Glen Haywood and FB Gary Anz led rushing while QB Prescher added key runs. Frisco’s defense forced two turnovers but couldn’t stop Clifton’s late surge.
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Frisco Coons
Burles
Garland Braune
Glen Haywood
Burleson
Clifton Cubs
Cub
Frisco
Cubs
Tracy Watson
Gary Smotherman
Wayne Prescher
Bobby Golden
Coons
Prescher
Golden
Louis Felan
Gary Anz
Book on Indian Capture Of Ole Nystel Premieres Sunday
The Bosque Museum in Clifton hosts a Sunday premiere of a re printed edition of Three Months With Wild Indians by Ole Nystel. The event runs Dec 3 from 2 30 to 5 pm with a premiere sale at discount benefiting museum improvements and a World War I II exhibit. Proceeds from sales support museum upgrades and family members greet guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque Museum
Clifton
Ole Nystel
New Car Registration Information Released
County Tax Collector Earl R. Behringer attended a Central Texas Tax Collectors meeting at the McLennan County Courthouse in Waco. The session, called by the Motor Vehicle Division, covered 1968 motor vehicle registration procedures and copying the registration receipt from the title rather than the prior year’s receipt. Officials announced new computer title plans and new rate charts for all vehicle classes to be distributed before February 1, 1968.
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Earl R. Behringer
Waco
Texas
McLennan
Motor Vehicle Division
Cancer Society Exhibit Slated Here Saturday
The mobil exhibit unit of the American Cancer Society will be on display Saturday morning in downtown Clifton and Saturday evening in Crawfills Gap.
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Cancer Society
Mobil
The
American Cancer Society
Clifton
Crawfills Gap
Cubs Enter Texas Q semifinals at Stephenville Friday night
Clifton High School’s Regional Champion Cubs meet Ranger Bulldogs in Tarleton State College Stadium Stephenville on Friday at 8 p.m. The Cubs, 11-1, face an undefeated Ranger 12-0 after a 19-0 win over Keller. The winner advances to the state semi finals.
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Frisco
Cubs
Clifton
Clifton High School
Ranger Bulldogs
Tarleton State College Stadium
Stephenville
Burleson
Texas
Keller
Seagraves
Victoria
Brownsboro
Rogers
Mexia
Travelers Beware
Ranger
Cub
Aubrey Roberts
St. Louis Cardinals
Bobby Joe Conrad
Roberts
Santa Claus to Ride Fire Truck in Clifton Saturday
Santa rides a Clifton fire truck at 2 p.m. Saturday with free candy for children. Clifton Theatre owner Joe Knochs offers a free morning movie 10 to 12 featuring Hey There Yogi Bear with additional features and sports reel. Ice cream and Pepsi provided after the show. admission free for children up to 12. merchants sponsor.
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Santa Claus
Clifton
Santa
Joe Knochs
Cliftex Theatre
Yogi Bear
Three Stooges
Clifton Merchants
City One Percent Sales Tax Q and A
Clifton voters will decide Dec 19 on a proposed one percent city sales tax. The tax applies to items already taxed by the state two percent rate and will be collected by the same agents as the state tax. Cars are excluded as the state two percent tax on automobiles is an excise tax. Everyone who pays the state sales tax will pay the city levy.
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Clifton
Cris FE. Pierson
Lutefisk Dinner Set at Cranfills Gap December 2
The Cranfills Gap Lions Booster Club sponsors a Lutefisk and Turkey supper on Saturday December 2 from 5 to 8 30 p m at the Cranfills Gap Cafeteria Tickets at the door are 175 for adults 75 cents for children Advance tickets are 150 for adults In Clifton tickets are available at Stevens Motor Implement Co Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranfills Gap Lions Booster Club
Cranfills Gap
Clifton
Stevens Motor & Implement Co
WWI Veterans Plan Christmas Party at Clifton Barracks
The Clifton Barracks and Auxiliary 1887 Veterans of WWI will meet on Tuesday December 5 at 6 30 p m in Mrs Neill Terrells home 615 West Third Street. Co hosts Mr and Mrs P L Elder. A covered dish supper will be served and new officers for 1968 will be installed followed by the Christmas party for members.
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Clifton Barracks
Neill Terrell
W. 3Rd St
P. L. Elder
Clifton Students Sing in Traditional Christmas Program
About 300 Clifton boys and girls from grades 3 through 12 will perform in a Christmas concert led by Mrs. Patsy Lancaster. The event, rehearsed by choral music students, occurs Sunday December 17 at 3 p.m. in Bettis Auditorium. The program features well known carols and selections from Bach and Handel including the Hallelujah Chorus.
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Clifton
Patsy Lancaster
Bettis
Bach
Messiah
Handel
Surface Water Users Must File Statement by Sept 1 1969
The Texas Water Rights Commission begins distributing reporting terms under the 1967 Water Rights Adjudication Act. Public surface water users in Texas not for domestic or livestock use must file sworn statements to recognize their claims by September 1, 1969. The act records all claims and adjudicates water rights to maximize beneficial use while excluding groundwater, domestic, and livestock users.
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Texas Water Rights Commission
Texas
Water Rights Commission
State Board of Water Engineers
P. O
Capitol Station
Austin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Billy Helms
Rudy Johnson
Community Public Service
CPS
Power Company
By Sam Logan
Clifton Cops Crown Conking Coons
Clifton Frisco
TC YG Apc
Hall
Anz
Texas Highway Dept
T. H
Ralph
Meridian
Hico
Community Public Service Company
Clifton Telephone Co
Charles Henkelman
Doyle Hulme
Dale
Pat Patterson
Dick Eaton
Clyde Seljos
Clifton Telephone Company
Clifton Lions Club
Jaycees
Lutefisk
C. Gap
WWI
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