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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1971
Page
6
A historical note recalls a Norse community log cabin school on Gary Creek called Norman Academy named by Prof. H. T. Dickerman in 1866. About seven decades later the group gathered at a Norse picnic for a class photo with a handstand backdrop. 23 individuals are listed in the front row.
Clifton Cubs overpower Granbury Pirates 39 to 0 as Grelle and Brynne spark major drives. Roberts connects on key passes to Lymank and Symank while Henderson breaks loose on an 85 yard TD run. Cubs seize control early and tighten defense with Hall interceptions and multiple tackles.
Regina Chapter No 283 of the Order of the Eastern Star holds regular meetings on the first Monday of each month at 7 30 p m in Clifton Texas Mrs Walter Draper presiding
Mr Rundell urged Clifton and Temple area officials to request a safety study from the State Highway Department in Austin and from Santa Fe Railroad in the Temple district. He noted that both agencies share costs when a study shows crossing safety devices are needed. The highway department is installing warning gate devices at new multi track crossings.
Mitchell Prince and guard Larry Musselman are slated for action with Eugene Dreyer returning at center. Wage-price freeze drops ticket prices to last year’s levels. Harris Survey notes Clifton climbs to 35 in Class AA with several near neighbors listed in rankings and week scores.
The Junior Troop of Girl Scouts has a leader and will begin meetings later in October but needs two assistant leaders. Ladies who will help with this youth activity are asked to contact Mrs. W. F. Key. The two Brownie troops begin meeting this week.
Clifton Cub B team lost to Granbury B team 20 14 in a close Thursday game. Mickey Huffman opened scoring for the Cubs with a 20 yard TD at 24 seconds. Joe Todd's 35 yard TD gave Clifton a late lead before Granbury's 10 yard TD pass and good extra point sealed a 20 14 win. Clifton had 13 first downs to Granbury's 11 and had two fumbles to Granbury's one.
Mrs. Peggy Jenkins and Bill of Dallas were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Waller in Clifton on Saturday and Sunday October 2 and 3. Mrs. Jenkins is their daughter.
Clifton Cub Scouts announce the resignation of Cub Master Joe Brown and seek a replacement and a Den Mother. Interested individuals should contact Joe Brown for details as leaders are needed soon to keep the program moving.
Clifton church announces weekly services and meetings with guest speaker Rev. David Ebert Hamilton. Thursday schedule includes LWML Ladies Aid and choir practice. Sunday features 10 am Sunday School and Divine Worship Mission Rally. Monday choir practice follows.
The piece laments voter confusion and urges first timers to seek guidance from election officials while noting experienced voters can still need help. It references sample ballots and compares U S voting to Basque County residents debating South Vietnam. It ends by echoing a partisan critique of Democrats and Republicans.
The text argues that both major parties face voter pressure. It warns that extreme actions by either side risk electoral defeat in the next election, reflecting a democratic tendency to swing power with public opinion.
The speaker contemplates whether a nation can remain free and well fed without the right to vote, highlighting the tension between liberty and suffrage. The remark implies concern about preserving quality of life while limiting political participation.
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