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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1967
Page
2
The 1967 Central Texas Fair impressed with well fed animals and skilled homemaking entries while praising youth exhibitors, local adult volunteers, Bosque County workers, and funding businesses for weeks of prep. Attendees from eight counties enjoyed the event and the showmanship on display.
The Texas Aeronautics Commission expands its role with W. O. Karpenko named chief engineer. Legislature estimates up to 500 first class airports could emerge, boosting safer, more utilitarian flying. Intrastate airlines may grow between Dallas Fort Worth Austin San Antonio Houston, prompting regulation and possible route grants to support large investments.
Jack Tindall topped local club golfers with an 83 at eighteen holes to win top honors. Dr E T Callahan of Meridian finished second with a 87. Prizes awarded for top two. medium low to M O Joe. medium to Orville Langseth. medium high to A L Ladtke. high to Dr Edwin Goodall. Vance Wiggins of Glen Rose injured when pole broke, suffering a broken pelvis. Clifton Junior College Cowboys begin preseason drills under Coach M O Juel with 27 players reporting and eight lettermen returning.
Dwight Hood Baylor football star and All Southwest Center pursued pro play with Green Bay before knee injury sent him back to Baylor. Hamilton schools opened with 43 fewer students. total 770 versus 613 last year in Ann Whitney Elementary drop. Itasca district starts with 435 elementary, 200 high school. Valley Mills Eagles prep scrimmage Friday at 7 against Lorena after big McGregor scrimmage. strong turnout expected.
Highlights cover Texas school enrollment costs and teacher needs for 1967, with TEA projections, local option sales tax moves in cities including Austin, and political jockeying for 1968 races. Also notes new laws, aging projects, and county initiatives in Cameron Willacy Hidalgo Starr El Paso and Wichita Falls.
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