24 Oct 1968
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1968
Page
1
A 73-year-old Clifton man was shot around 3:10 pm Tuesday at his home. Levi Brooks underwent surgery at Providence Hospital in Waco and was listed in serious condition as of late Wednesday. A local Negro woman is implicated in the shooting and the incident is under police inquiry.
The Clifton Boy Scout annual fundraising drive begins Thursday Oct. 24 with Jim Jones as campaign chairman. He names two majors, James Tarpley and Bill Painter, to lead captain teams for camp maintenance and local troop awards.
While driving through East Texas to Crocker the Ink Dropper planned a diary entry using a tape recorder. A sudden deer dash forced a braking stop and interrupted the thought, leaving the moment captured only by the unturned device and a shaken narrator.
The Clifton Industrial Foundation began with strong local support at a Tuesday night meeting attended by about 70 business leaders. A panel answered questions for 50 Lions Club members and more questions at the business community meeting. While totals were incomplete, several thousand dollars were raised toward a 50 000 and 3000 member goal. Next week the Record will publish member names in a weekly list, with donations kept confidential if requested. Members are urged to send checks to Clifton Industrial Foundation Inc to Farmers State Bank Clifton.
The Clifton School band elected officers President Ronnie Barnett Vice President James Petrich Secretary Treasurer Debra Brown Reporter Janet Holder and Librarian Karen Tweedle. Band Council representatives include 7th Kenneth Barnett 8th Lonnie Cosper 8th Tim Hoel 9th Lath 11th Mike Harvey 12th Brenda McDougal. The group aims to build and maintain band spirit.
The Lakeview Recreation Association announced a lease with the Parks and Wildlife Department to develop a golf course and clubhouse at Meridian State Park. Construction could begin within weeks, with a $100 family membership available for a limited time, and Gene Johnson of Johnson Associates hired as architect. Interested individuals may contact C. K. Ward, Paul C. Murphy Jr., or Leslie Vance for details.
Thieves used professional tools and an acetylene torch to breach the vault at First Security State Bank of Cranfills Gap late Monday or early Tuesday. They escaped with an undisclosed amount of silver coins while not gaining access to paper money. FBI agents, Texas Ranger and Bosque County Sheriff A. O. Carr investigated, finding spilled quarters and leaving tool marks as clues. The bank opened normally Tuesday. authorities labeled the break-in professional and ongoing.
Clifton’s Cubs face the Valley Mills Eagles at 8 p.m. Friday as Coach Aubrey Roberts targets a tougher test after a mixed start. Key players include Danny Jones Brooks Lymank and quarterback Bob Owens with injuries clouding defense and linebacker availability.
Clifton's Junior High Cubs upset undefeated Itasca 20-0 after a scoreless game through three and a half quarters. With 5:30 left, the scoreboard showed 0-0 before Cubs broke through for the final points.
Betty Albrecht of Clifton received cuts and bruises in a one car wreck that began in McLennan County and ended in Bosque County. The 1962 Mercury hit highway signs before overturning near Valley Mills. Patrolman Danny Childs investigated. the car was destroyed.
The Clifton High School Band aims for a series of contests starting with the Nov 22 Full Band Marching Contest at Richfield High School in Waco. District tryouts begin the elimination path to Region Area and ultimately the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio for All-State.
The Clifton High School Junior Class schedules a Homecoming Dance on Saturday November 2 at 8 to 11 pm at the National Guard Armory Clifton. On Friday November 1 a Homecoming Queen will be named during the Cubs versus Itasca Wampus Cats football game. Representing each class are Freshman Linda Meinkowsky Debra Brown Sophomores Becky Helms Pam Rice Juniors Kim Outlaw Rosemary Swenson and Seniors Janet Holder Marsha Hill.
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday at 2 a.m. Citizens are urged to set clocks back one hour before bed Saturday or on waking Sunday morning.
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