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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1970
Page
6
Clifton Lions Club sponsors a new scoreboard and clock with a delivery promise 10 days earlier that has stretched to 60 days. A local firm is urged to fulfill the order by the next home game or face cancellation, as Cubs fans cope with football-heavy schedules and a busy week of sports action across levels.
All Valley Mills alumni and interested adults are invited to the homecoming dance after the Meridian Valley Mills football game Friday night October 9. The old Post Office Building will host with a band and refreshments.
Clifton High Cubs delivered their third consecutive victory with a 48 6 win over Alvarado at Cub Stadium last Friday night. Wayne Dreyer connected with Russell Symank for a 43 yard score and Claude Outlaw added the extra point. Clifton led 13 6 after James Stevenson 90 yard run and fumbles slowed drives before Randal Burden and Henderson scored again in the second quarter.
A mail referendum on 1971 crop wheat marketing quotas is scheduled for October 12 to 15. About 1.6 million people with farm wheat allotments will receive notices and must return ballots by October 15. Preliminary results will be announced by USDA after October 20.
At 7 30 p m Sunday Oct 4 two miles west of Laguna Park on an unpaved county road a 62 Chevrolet Sedan driven by Delbert Boyd Teague of Hillsboro collided with a pickup driven by Raymond Miller Head of Lancaster A passenger in the Teague car Faye Monthey of Hillsboro was taken to Whitney Clinic by private conveyance treated for bruises and lacerations and released Bill Bullard of Hillsboro was another passenger in the Teague vehicle Total damage to the two vehicles exceeded 1000 according to Texas Highway Patrolman Gerald Baker investigating officer
The 1970 Gap Homecoming at Craw fills Gap will be held on Saturday night October 10. A barbecue supper served by Dietiker Polk Catering from 5:30 to 6:30 in the school cafeteria precedes the Gap Exes Association meeting. Coach J M White will introduce the Lions football team. Exes register at the Bar.
Clifton's 3 1 Cubs end the first half with a non-conference clash versus the unbeaten Owls from Joshua Friday night at 8 p m. Coach Aubrey Roberts faces a tough test as Joshua holds four wins this season and aims to continue its perfect start.
Absentee voting runs Oct 14 to Oct 30 for the Nov 3 general election. Qualified Texas voters may cast ballots by submitting registration certificates to the county clerk. The November ballot includes seven Texas constitutional amendments on judges, alcohol, land assessment, state commissions, county bonds, homestead exemptions, and government consolidation. Texas reports 4,150,645 registered voters. absentee turnout historically about five percent.
The 1970 Bosque County 4 H Awards Banquet on September 26 honored members who completed projects and competed in county eliminations. County Judge E W McGee and Mayor Nutt spoke on conservation of youth resources.
Tookie Canuteson Jr. wins the Dahl Tournament with a net score of 138 after rounds of 75 and 77 and a 7 handicap. Merle Belcher finishes second with 141, followed by Eri. H. Pilant Jr. in third with 143. Other competitors include Gerald Rice and James Haywood.
The Lakeview Recreation Association announced final loan closing in structures to build a golf course and facilities. A membership meeting will be held at the golf course site on FM 1991 on Monday October 12 at 5 p.m. Refreshments and tours may be offered.
The Fort Worth District prohibits new boat house permits on Corps lakes effective immediately. Existing boathouses may remain if ownership stays, but transfers revoke permits. New floating structures must use positive floatation and unsuitable containers must be removed or disposed.
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