17 Sep 1965
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1965
Page
1
The Meridian Yellowjackets fell to Clifton 43 to 6 as Clifton’s Haywood and Littl powered a second half surge after a close start. Meridian showed flashes with punt returns and defense, but Clifton pulled away with multiple scores and penalties shifted momentum.
A Bosque County gathering on September 20 at 7 30 pm will discuss the Economic Opportunity Act. An active committee from Bosque County will be named. Rob Allen of Governor Connallys staff will be present to urge support for the meeting.
Clifton High School reports its B Team and Junior High squads began play late due to the Central Texas Fair. The schedule lists five Junior High games from September 21 to November 2 at 7:00 PM, with six B Team matches planned through October and November including home and away games against Whitney Valley Mills Valley Mills Hillsboro Serena and Connally. Around 42 players are on the Junior High squad, with expectations the number will drop to 30 35.
A singing will be held Sunday afternoon at the Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home between 2 and 4 o clock. The event is open to everyone who wishes to attend and participate.
Clifton High announces nominees for 1965 Homecoming Queen from sophomores juniors and seniors. Candidates include Marvhe Heider Sally Greenwade Ginger Crawford Kathy Collins Anita Wallace Sandra Eaton Renee Tweedic with Queen crowned at Friday night football game. Junior Class sponsors plan turkey dinner dance and festivities September 23 24 at Cubs Stadium and Armory.
Jim Hutcheson son of Mr and Mrs J L Hutcheson returned to Texas Christian University Fort Worth as a sophomore after about two weeks in All Saints Hospital Port Worth recovering from a heart attack He came home by ambulance last Wednesday and plans further rest before resuming normal activities
Bosque County residents host the 1965 Central Texas Fair with Home Economics Exhibit and Home Show at the National Guard Armory Clifton Thursday through Saturday. Entries by 1 00 to 6 00 PM Wednesday. judging at 8 30 PM. 230 4H and FFA entries expected with livestock shows and parades. 300 dollars in added money for rodeo events each night.
The 1928 Clifton High School graduating class plans a 7:00 p m reunion on Saturday September 25 at Charlie's Cafe. Planning committee members include Mrs Ray Berry Mrs Raymond Lammert Mr and Mrs R Lane Elton J Fort and Robert Hardridge Jr Invitations were sent to former teachers and students who began with the class but did not graduate due to work marriage or other reasons. Those invited from the class are urged to attend and send plates at 260 each by September 22 if possible.
Mayor Charles M Keen of Clifton was elected director from Region 9 of the Texas Municipal League at a Temple meeting on Thursday night. Region 9 covers 15 Central Texas counties with one director on the league board. Also present were Mayor Pro Tem Jim BR Smith and City Manager Pat meeting with Mayor Isenhower.
Aubrey L. Butler of Hubbard was found not guilty of negligent homicide in Bosque County Court in Meridian after a trial lasting five hours. The 1964 collision between Butler’s gasoline truck and the Santa Fe Chief at a Clifton crossing killed the engineer Kirby R. Vaughn and another worker, with about 225000 dollars in property damage. The state argued Butler failed to stop at flashing signals. Butler testified he stopped and looked for trains but saw none. Defense counsel included John Sheehy Fred Weekley and JP Ward.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Blue and daughter Penny traveled from Clifton to Jackson Mississippi to visit their son Charles Hive. Charles Blue then went to Oxford to enroll as a freshman at the University of Mississippi. The Blues returned home the same day Charles left.
Mrs. Mark Beeman aged 75 of 311 North Avenue L Clifton died at 10:45 AM Monday September 13 in an Austin hospital. Funeral services set for September 16 at 10:60 AM in Clifton Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Luke Shira local Church of Christ minister. Graveside rites follow at 4:00 PM in Forest Park Cemetery Houston.
Misses Wilma and Sue Amundson of Route 2 Clifton left last Sunday for Tarleton State College in Stephenville Texas where they enrolled as students. They will stay in Gough Dormitory and were accompanied by their parents to Stephenville.
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clifton marks its 75th founding anniversary with a 10:00 AM service and 3:30 PM commemoration. Dr. Roland Wiederaenders delivers the morning sermon. Rev. Albert Jesse speaks at the afternoon reunion service with a free barbecue during noon.
Bosque County Shorthorn Breeders Association met at the Cozy Corner Cafe with 36 members present to finalize plans for the sixth annual Pall Sale set for December. Twenty bulls and 40 females have been consigned, calves from the herd have sold well in past years.
The Clifton Band Parents Association will hold its first meeting of the school year at 7 30 Monday night in the Band Hall. Loyd Swenson says officers were named and Mrs Bill Ellis will be replaced as secretary treasurer. Committees include Uniform Program Publicity Concert Travel and Entertainment and more with several member couples named.
Clifton Jumer High School seventh grade officials for next year include Karen Tweedie as president Jerry Kleine as vice president and Jim Canute as secretary treasurer. Seventh Grade Roommothers are Mesdames Burton Hoff HC Bernhardt and Clifford.
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