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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1972
Page
6
The report notes suspect Gerald Baker being tested while Highway Patrolman Lanny Kauffman sat nearby on the opposite side of a rail in the same room.
A man weighing 200 pounds approaches a 47 year old with a threat of violence. The defender pulls a slapjack to deter him and a patrolman warns the man to sit and behave. The assailant suddenly strikes from the side while others briefly turn away. handcuffs had been removed for a breathalyzer test.
Patrolman Kauffman restrained the suspect while Patrolman Baker assisted. The suspect was jailed and charged after the incident. Chief Waller said Highway Patrolman Baker drove him to Clifton Hospital and the injured man reported ongoing severe headaches. Tests were incomplete by Wednesday. injury seriousness remained undetermined.
Harris ratings list Clifton among district peers with several point spread expectations. Clifton favored by 13.7 to 32.9 points in varied games against Mart Comanche Joshua Hamilton and Hillsboro. Top AA teams named include Jacksboro Refugio Ozona Tomball Hondo Eastland Rockwall and Tidehaven.
Tackle positions highlighted with Leonard Kumphries and Doug Symank at ends. Backup Cubs include Scott Stringer Joe Todd Tony Hall Lloyd Wiede Mitchell Vrince Robbie Curlee out from injury Danny Bergman Mike Pierson Claude White Jerry Philipp George Arnold Carl Willmann Ronald Conrad Mickey Huffman and James Fossett. Team managers are Donnie Willmann N W Miller Steve Berger and Ricky Henry. Coaches include Raichard Liardon Lee Stanley Mike Martin Jr James Gohike. Ticket prices set by School Supt Kent Appleby announce 1.75 for reserved seats or 1.50 with advance full-pack purchase General admission is 1.50 and student 75 cents. Mart game tickets via Clifton Drug Stores until Friday noon and at the game. Reserve-seat packs go off sale at 1 p.m. Friday.
The Clifton 4 H Fair results show grand Champion steer and Reserve Grand Champion steer from Johnson County exhibitors, with Brenda Poston Clifton leading senior home economics and Donna Loden Pearl winning junior honors. Float contest winners were Clifton FHA first, Western Auto second, Bosque County 4 H third. Photographs and judging results will be in the next Clifton Record.
Rev H F Meier Jr district superintendent of the Waxahachie district to preach a revival series at First United Methodist Church on Sept 10 11 and 12 at 730 PM. A native of Riesel Texas he has pastored churches in Hurst Mexia and Killeen and served on conference boards. His sister Opal Meier is a missionary in South America. Everyone invited to participate.
The Record reflects on doubling business since 1965 with pages per week rising from 8 to 12 and now often 16. Since 1969 a larger printing press and two more commercial presses plus expanded staff support the Clifton area expansion. The release notes holiday constraints and a busy schedule from the Central Texas Fair and Rodeo, promising to catch up next week.
The Clifton facility opened August 27 1972 after a long fundraising drive. Groundbreaking in May 1971 followed Hill Burton aid and local loans totaling about $1.9 million. The first baby, Rachel Denise Nelson, arrived at 12 06 p.m. on the opening day, marking a historic community achievement.
Albert Hastings announces candidates may submit written applications or appear in person at the Bosque County Democratic Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday September 26 at 2 p.m. in Meridian Courthouse. The committee includes Hastings and 20 precinct chairs from Bosque County.
Plans are underway for Bosque County ladies to compete in the first Olena Grimland Bronstad Golf Tournament at Bosque Valley Recreation Club on Saturday September 9 with 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Championship flight plays 18 holes. entry limited to Bosque County residents with a $2 fee. Victor Golf Company donated golf balls and a trophy honors Olena Grimland Bronstad.
Dr Blocker, formerly captain and chief of surgical service at Wakeman General Hospital Indiana, becomes Brigadier General and commander of the Army Reserve 607th Hospital Center in Galveston. He has authored or coauthored 182 medical publications. Born April 17, 1909 at West Point Mississippi, he is the son of Truman Graves Blocker and Mary Ann Johnson Blocker. He is married to Virginia Howard Irvine of North Dakota, a fellow M D., and they have four children: Truman G Blocker III Ann Blocker Blosser Sterling Howard Blocker and Gordon Stanley Blocker.
Out of town guests attended the wedding of Miss Betty Gail Conrad and Mr Amos Craig White on Saturday night August 19. The list includes many from Irving Arlington Mexia Waco Temple Hamilton College Station Dallas San Marcos Longview Fort Worth Seguin Tyler Stephenville and Valley Mills among others.
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