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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1966
Page
2
Congressman Poage argues the Mohole Project was cut for political reasons and warns lost scientific progress. He criticizes the Foreign Aid Bill amid inflation and urges redefining aid to favor surplus wheat over cotton and to push India to adjust crop Plantings.
Bosque County covers 1003 square miles with an estimated 1965 population of 10 700. Residents are described as down to earth, religious, friendly and cooperative, aiding local betterment. The county features Lake Whitney recreational facilities Meridian State Park upgrades and Bosque River outings and fishing. It has nine schools across Clifton Valley Mills Meridian Cranfills Gap Morgan Kopacek.
Preliminary estimates from the Texas Education Agency say 2,530,083 pupils will return to classes as a new education era begins. The piece reflects on Sputnik era changes, praises improved schools and warns homes and churches still shape Johnny’s education amid broader societal learning.
Construction begins on a 451 000 dollar unit at Gatesville State School for Boys with occupancy planned for next July or August. A new building behind the present school in Itasca will be finished by late September to ease crowding. Lone Star Gas names Joe Anderson Davis as Whitney Subdistrict service representative effective Sept 1. Valley Mills Jaycees hold final organization meeting with 35 attendees. Tommy Smith elected president. Hico post office building nears completion after three months of work. Seventh Cedar Brake Trail Ride bypasses Meridian and travels from Hico to Waco via Hamilton and Gatesville, arriving Oct 3 at Heart O Texas Fair Grounds.
Coleman F. Smith aged 75 of Abilene died at Hendricks Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held September 1 at Tye Methodist Church with interment in Tye Cemetery. Mr. Smith was a brother of Mrs. E. E. Schow of Clifton. her husband and she traveled to Abilene for the services and stayed with relatives until the following Friday.
Local notice urges readers to check with The Clifton Rec ord for printing and office supply needs. The ad emphasizes customer service and broad selection.
Millions will visit Texas as HemisFair 1968 opens April 6 for 184 days on a 92 acre site near the Alamo. The exposition will explore Western Hemisphere cultures through exhibits and folkloric entertainment highlighting origins, achievements, and future promises.
Highlights from the Texas Capitol cover a clash between House and Senate leaders over the Legislative Budget Board. The dispute leads to the firing of Vernon McGee, the long-time budget director, as Lt. Gov. Preston Smith and House Speaker Ben Barnes scene power shifts, with Barnes pushing for a stronger House role and open hearings. The piece also notes DPS five day work week, surplus figures, and various budget items across mental health, road districts, and public safety.
In August The Clifton Record added 53 new subscribers from a wide list of towns and individuals. Renewals reached 157, with new names including Harold Blankenship Wendell Larson and Jimmie Roetschke among others across Texas Florida California Nevada Massachusetts Colorado Rhode Island and more.
The Clifton Baptist Church hosted a wedding of Muriel Elder and Joyce Hundley with Herbert Lubke and Oleta Elder last Saturday. A Presbyterian pastor, Rev. Cecil H. Smith, arrives Sept 8 to serve Clifton and Turnersville on a rotating Sunday schedule. Clifton Junior College registers Sept 9 and 10 for fall courses, aiming for 100 to 120 students, the largest enrollment yet. Clifton High reports 38 football players back for practice, led by Captain Amos Elder and five returning starters. several new players show promise, while Co Captain Doyle Hulme misses 4 to 6 weeks due to an injury. Weekend guests included Mrs. Pierce Davidson and Mr. and Mrs. Murray Ford, with Mrs. Ford celebrating her 91st birthday.
Army Private Allen D. Chaney 18 son of Mr and Mrs Penney A Chaney of Midland formerly of Clifton completed the Non Commissioned Officer Academy at Fort Polk Louisiana on August 26. He received two weeks of intensive training in leadership map and compass reading weapons and drill in preparation for a junior leadership role in advanced infantry training.
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