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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1974
Page
6
In a late season football clash the Cubs trail the Steers 19 6 as Mark Painter seals a Cubs drive with a 3 yard TD. Painter and Wells power the march with Schulze passes to Painter. On-side kicks fail and time expires with Chicago Cubs edged by Steers.
Andrew McFadden, longtime Community Public Service Company employee, retired in September after 25 years of service. A Clifton native, he began as a lineman's helper in 1948 and later worked as a power plant operator in Hico and Clifton, and in recent years tested rubber gloves and blankets for line personnel in Texas and New Mexico.
The Third Annual Harvest Festival, sponsored by First United Methodist Church, will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday October 12 at the Central Texas Fairgrounds barn in Clifton. Co chairs Mrs Charles Isenhower and Mrs Bruce Parks lead a large volunteer effort with auctions, quilts, crafts, baked goods, and family activities to fund the church building program.
Women veterans who did not use their GI Bill after the Korean War now have a new window for VA financial aid for college or other training. The extended eligibility runs until May 31, 1976 or 10 years from discharge, whichever is later. About 160,000 eligible, 50,000 have trained. 21,000 this spring, mostly in college. 209 in on the job training. Air Force leads with 15,672 trained, Army 15,361. total servicewomen in training 3,909 with 842 in April.
Troop 218 holds its fourth meeting of the year with a rededication and in vestiture ceremony in Clifton. Susan Boyd serves as scout in charge with Jo Ann Amundson and Marcie Seljos as color bearers. Members receive membership stars and pins for prior year service. Frances Seljos leads with Susie Boyd, Marlene Wickman, and Sharon Hargrove assisting.
Brownie Troop 245 held its weekly meeting on October 2 with an investiture ceremony and pin awards. Officers for October were elected: Leah Putman president D Ann Jorgenson vice president Renee Wilcox secretary and Susan Fry treasurer. Hostess was Cindi Turner with several members present including Cristy Arnold Kelly Chaney Christaan Eary D Ann Jorgenson Susan Fry Lesa Powers Leah Putman Jan Johnson Dot Olsen Cindi Turner Cindi Williams Renee Wilcox Debra Lanmon Mrs Ray Fry Mrs Larry Putman and Mrs Charles Jorgenson.
The article notes that about 80 percent of national wealth goes to consumer goods and services. It cites Lyn Borland of Texas A&M Extension and Becky Culp noting synthetic dress relies onpetroleum and would only power a car three to five miles per gallon.
Frances Reasonover, foods and nutrition specialist at Texas A and M University, defines fortified foods as products with added nutrients to exceed the amounts found in the original food before processing.
Mr and Mrs Terry Huse of Texhoma traveled through Clifton from September 13 to 15 visiting relatives and friends. The group attended a Gatesville Clifton football game and joined dinners with local families including the Browns and Anz. Lauris Huse made multiple visits to Abbott Meridian Aurora and Houston before returning home.
The extended right arm of the Statue of Liberty measures 42 feet. The goldenrod is the national flower of the United States. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is the only American with a bust in Westminster Abbey.
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