Glance at Past Events Revisited In Clifton Column
A curio column recalls a 20 year old Record item about School Supt Kent Appleby and board members visiting Fort Hood to view barracks. Arthur Hyles recalls a live firing sign and a shell explosion. The piece also notes holiday tweaks and a reader letter by John Q Citizen with fielded editing policy at File 13.
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Record
The
Kent
Pete) Appleby
Harry Womack
Arthur Hyles
Hyles
Fort Hood
Arthur
Tey
Jim Wright
Fort Worth
Congress
John Q
Clifton
Magazine Club's 66 Year Records Given to Library
The Clifton Magazine Club met Tuesday Oct 3 at Mrs R W Helm home with president Mrs Pernell Aars presiding Twenty four members answered roll three visitors attended Mrs N W Willett Mrs John Ed Withers sister in law Mrs John P Eberts and Mrs H K Allen of Temple visited See Magazine Club Back Page
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Clifton Magazine Club
R. W. Helm
Pernell Aars
N. W. Willett
John Ed Withers
John P. Eberts
H. K. Allen
Temple
Magazine Club
Pupils Earn High Marks in Clifton Fire Drill
Clifton schools held a fire drill with Clifton Volunteer Fire Department members adding realism. During National Fire Prevention Week, students faced a second test evacuation with the new fire truck siren. Firemen reported teachers and pupils exited calmly through alternate exits. The drill featured Assistant Chief H. C. Bernhardt, City Fire Marshal Pat White, and firefighters including Harold Kettler and L. B. Haley.
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Clifton
H. C. Bernhardt
Pat White
Harold Kettler
L. B. Haley
J. B. Culp
Homer McDougal
Bryce Massengale
Pat Patterson
Clifton Airport grant approved by Texas Aeronautics Commission
The TAC authorized a 9760 grant for Clifton Municipal Airport primarily to extend the runway. City officials will receive further guidance from the Commission. The Council also OK’d 1333.89 for two 6 inch pipes and valves for two new fire hydrants, and discussed animal control, sale of old machinery, repainting parking stripes, new fire suits, debated trash collection fees, water fountain repairs, and other city matters.
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Texas Aeronautics Commission
Clifton
Charles Murphy
TAC
Rohan Company
West Clifton
N. Ave. S
Park St
Hackberry Street
N. Ave. Q
Christmas Mail For Servicemen Dates Announced
The Post Office Department announced mailing dates for Christmas parcels to Armed Forces overseas personnel. Surface transport runs Oct 16 to Nov 11, SAM train Oct 21 to Dec 1, airmail Dec 1 to 11. Includes Armed Forces, families, and U S civilians via APO FPO. Pack boxes stoutly and check for customs forms.
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Armed Forces
Post Office Department
U. S
APO
New York
San Francisco
Seattle
Singing at Clifton Sunset Home
A singing event is planned at the Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home on Sunday October 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Residents and guests are invited to attend this afternoon performance.
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Clifton Sunset Home
Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home
Clifton Cubs Prepare for District 13 A Opener
Clifton High School’s Cubs, 4 1 in pre district play, host Meridian Yellow Jackets in district 13 A action Friday night. Coach Aubrey Roberts and assistants showed film to the Lions Club, warning Meridian’s unbalanced offense and unorthodox style could challenge Clifton. Roberts predicted Cedar Hill may win 14 A, with 13 A and 14 A bi district winners meeting Frisco and Honey Grove, as other region powers like Keller Archer City Ranger Dublin and Santa Anna loom in quarter and semi finals.
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Cub
Aubrey Roberts
Richard Liardon
Buddy Ables
Clifton-Midway
Lions Club
Meridian Bunch
Clifton
Reicher
Roberts
The
Lions
Meridian
Cedar Hill
Frisco
Honey Grove
Keller
Archer City
Ranger
Dublin
Santa Anna
Itasca
Whitney
Punt Pass and Kick Contest Set After Rainout
Clifton youths who missed last Saturday's Punt Pass and Kick contest will contest again on Saturday October 14 at Cub Stadium at 10 a.m. Stewart Motors sponsors 18 trophies for top three in six age groups 8 to 13. Local winners advance to regional and national events culminating in Miami for the NFL Playoffs.
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Clifton
Cub Stadium
L. B
Bo) Haley
E. Stewart Motors
Ford Dealers of America
National Football League
Miami
Stewart Motors
Waco
Kiwanis Field
Dallas
Clifton Band Parents Meet October 16
The Clifton High School Band Parents Association will meet at 7 30 p m Monday October 16 in the Band Hall. All interested persons are urged to attend.
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Clifton Band
Clifton High School Band Parents Association
Wreck Injures Mrs Olsen and Three Others on Highway 56
Mrs C E Olsen Jr of Clifton suffered serious injuries in a head on crash on Highway 56 eight and a half miles north of Valley Mills Saturday morning. Also hurt were James Bounds 31 of Bellmead and his two brothers Jackie 18 and Thomas 13 of Minden Louisiana. Patrol officers from Bosque County and Waco investigated. rain and a foggy curve were cited as probable factors.
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C. E. Olsen, Jr
Clifton
Valley Mills
Texas
Bosque County
Austin
Henry McCarry
Waco
Highway 56
Advisory Group Proposes 1968 Feed Grain Program
The National Advisory Committee on Grains met with USDA leaders and urged a 1968 diversion plan similar to 1966, aiming to cut carryover by at least 5 million tons and divert about 30 million acres of corn sorghum. Decisions await Secretary of Agriculture’s early announcement.
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National Advisory Committee On Grains
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Advisory Group
Secretary of Agriculture
Local Lassies Sweep Twirling Contests at HOT Fair
Six Clifton twirlers competed in the USTA sanctioned Heart O Texas Fair event in Waco on October 7. Janet Holder led the 16 and over group with a Royal Court trophy and two third place medals. Debra Brown also earned two trophies and two medals including a Royal Court trophy. Susie Calvert Pat Watson Marsha Hill and Bettye Brown won multiple medals and ribbons across beginner and military marches and solo events.
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Clifton
Waco
Marsha Hill
Janet Holder
Pat Watson
Susie Calvert
Debra Brown
Bettye Brown
Royal Court
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By Sam Logan
7Th St
Stanley Gibbons
Viet Nam
Jimmy Toten
Clifton Volunteer Fire Department
Jim Smith
Council
City Hall
Jean Pierson
M. R
Pat) White
Cubs
Clifton High School
Meridian Yellow Jackets
Rocky Rummel
Bobby Golden
Gary Anz
Billy Helms
Robert Ledlow
Glen Haywood
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