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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1968
Page
6
Clifton residents share family visits in Dallas Fort Worth San Angelo and West with ties to The Clifton Record. Celebrations include W F Symank turning 81 and Emil Gohlke’s 98th birthday with relatives in Clifton San Angelo and nearby towns.
Bosque County Farm Bureau announces its annual convention will be held Tuesday October 15 in Fellowship Hall at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Norse. A 6 30 p.m covered dish supper precedes the meeting with host director Marion G Dahl Jr. The gathering will vote on resolutions reflecting local state and national Farm Bureau views. Directors and delegates for two year terms will be chosen from Meridian Mosheim Norse Valley Mills Walnut Springs Womack and Associated Women with a west Bosque River director-at-large also named. Six delegates to the Texas Farm Bureau Convention in Dallas in November will be elected. President Calvin Rueter urges all members to attend.
Clifton star Bobby Joe Conrad showcased all round ability in high school and pro play. He flashed running and kicking skills, played multiple positions, and endured a broken foot to help his team. Critics note his adaptability and impact from Clifton to college and the NFL.
Mrs Patsy Ruth Lancaster of Clifton placed in five classes at the Heart Of Texas Fair Livestock Show in Waco on Friday Oct 4 Her Berkshire hogs won first in January Boar and January Sow senior boar Get of Sire and second in January Boar and April Sow third Lancaster was helped by her parents Mr and Mrs John Mandoiza of Waco
A total of 78 Clifton FFA and FHA members and six adults visited the State Fair of Texas in Dallas on Saturday October 3. They arrived by bus at 8 a.m. and left at 4 45 p.m. Highlights included Governor John Connally’s speech and various exhibits and livestock shows despite a brief rain shower.
Clifton built a 22-0 halftime lead and dominated Hamilton as Tim Outlaw scored on a late goa line sneak and Helms/Hoel powered the offense with multiple TDs. Braune connected with Fossett and others for 66 yard passing plays while Prescher added extra points and a strong defensive effort. Defenders Poe and Flanson stood out with tackles, blocks, and key plays.
Mayor Pierson cites a survey showing the same crew size as five years ago but 20 percent more garbage collected daily. Council mulls adding staff or overtime to ease delays but makes no changes. November meeting date moved to Tuesday November 5 at 7 p.m. due to absence of the mayor and city secretary.
Clifton's Junior High Cubs defeated Whitney Junior Wildcats 56-8 to move to 3-0. Russell Hall led scoring with multiple plays, and Clifton's defense forced a punt return TD. Itasca and Clifton remain undefeated in the Junior High league ahead of a showdown on Oct 29.
Clifton B-Squad shut out Midway 26-0 to run their season to three straight wins. Jim Canuteson scored three times including an 83 yard rush and a 60 yard run, with a 10 yard score and one extra point pass to Randall Burden. Rusty Dossman and Larry Sorenson starred on defense along with Larry Musseman and Jerry Kleine interceptions. The B-Squad travels to Robinson Friday night. California has 2,783,000 veterans, New York 2,456,000.
The Post Office advises timely Christmas delivery by December 16 and no regular delivery on Christmas Day except for special deliveries. Pack overseas parcels in sturdy boxes with strong cushioning, wrap fiberboard boxes in heavy paper, and tie with cord. Include a contents list and sender and receiver addresses. attach customs forms 2966 and 2976 A for overseas shipments.
The council holds a monthly meeting on the second Tuesday each month. The notice outlines regular council sessions and the attendance of the assessor-collectors.
James Burris of FE BK Stewart Motors announced the Punt Pass and Kick winners after Saturday's contest. Top overall was 12 year old Randy Kleine with 289 points, with age category winners listed including Mike Waener 248.5 and Clinton Albrecht 128.42 among others. First place finishers advance to zone and beyond as details on location and time await.
The first pack meeting of the year on September 30 at the Clifton VFW Hall opened with the pledge and Cub Scout Promise. Cubmaster Joe K Brown welcomed twelve newcomers and one Lion Mother, with awards given to Den 1 and Den 2 members including Bear Badge and Silver Arrow Points, and Webelos Colors earned by Ted Jones, Chuck Hill, and David Dunn. Ricky Brown earned multiple activity badges and Den 3 won the attendance banner. Den 2 ended with a living circle and a free movie for den members. refreshments followed.
Clifton School menus list weekly lunch items including Meat Balls with Macaroni and Tomatoes on Monday and Roast Beef with Creamed Potatoes on Tuesday. Other days feature Pizzaburger, Duper Dogs, and Meat Patties with assorted sides. breakfasts include Sweet Rolls and Cinnamon Toast.
Louis Allen Hill Junior College registrar reports nineteen Clifton graduates are enrolled at Hill Junior College. Students pursue pre professional paths or technical courses in data processing drafting automotive mechanics electronics and medical technology. Names include Anderson Bird Bryant Conrad Casper Cranfill Dixon and others.
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