Clifton Football Coach Praises Cubs and Open Date Question
Coach Aubrey Roberts lauds Meridian win with three quick touchdowns and praises sophomore Jim Thompson who earned Blocker of the Week. He notes Valley Mills scouting pending and announces local birth notices for Rhonda Lyon Christina Renee and Larry Todd with birth weights and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Roberts
Cubs
Meridian
Jim Thompson
Jim
Clifton High School
Valley Mills
Larry Todd
Clifton Hospital
Local Teachers Attend District X Workshop in Killeen
Miss Lottie Bettis and Mrs. E B Harris of Clifton High School joined district leaders for an all day Texas State Teachers Association workshop at the Cowhouse Motel in Killeen on September 12. Avery Downing presided as District X president with keynote by L P Sturgeon. Attendees from the Texas Education Agency included F L Galyean Traxel Stevens A H Houser Earl Cantrell and Dr Richard Bowles serving as consultants. Reports followed lunch as sessions discussed amendments for the November election and new educational trends. Bettis sits on the TSTA Executive Committee and Harris chairs the Bosque County Unit program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Bettis
E B. Harris
Clifton
District X
Texas State Teachers Association
Cowhouse
Killeen
Avery Downing
Waco Public Schools
L. P. Sturgeon
Austin
Division of Public Relations
Texas Education Agency
F. L. Galyean
Traxel Stevens
A. H Houser
Earl Cantrell
Richard Bowles
Miss Bettis
TSTA
Harris
Bosque County
American Legion to Sponsor Barbecue and Drive in Clifton
Erich Herzog of Clifton's Selmer Erickson Post No 322 says a barbecue supper at 7:00 p.m. Thursday September 24 in Clifton City Park will start the post's annual membership drive. All Legion members urged to attend and prospective members invited. Claude Graves and his singers plan a third Sunday singing at Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home Sunday September 20 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the chapel. all invited to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erich Herzog
Selmer Erickson Post No. 322
American Legion
Clifton
Claude Graves
Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home
Quorum Sought for Clifton Band Parents Meeting
The Clifton Band Parents Association opens its 1964 65 year with a 7 30 p m meeting Monday September 21 in the Band Hall at the local schools. Secretary treasurer Mrs L P Schrantz urges all parents of Clifton High School Band members to attend as officers will be elected and funds for uniforms and instruments discussed. The May meeting lacked a quorum, delaying officer selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Band Parents Association
L. P. Schrantz
Clifton
Clifton Future Farmers elects new officers for 1964 65
The Clifton Chapter of the Future Farmers of America held a called meeting on September 7 to elect officers for the 1964 65 school year. Elected were Lloyd Hampe president Melvin Prescher vice president Henry Bridger secretary Doug Phillips treasurer Gary Holt reporter James Carpenter sentinel Keith Hold advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
The
Future Farmers of America
Lloyd Hampe
Melvin Prescher
Henry Bridger
Doug Phillips
Gary Holt
James Carpenter
Sentinel
Keith Hold
Two Lives Lost In Fiery Truck Train Crash
Two train crew members died when a Santa Fe diesel engine collided with a Western Transport Company gasoline truck at the depot crossing in downtown Clifton. The crash damaged the engine and cars, ignited a large fire, and disrupted long distance lines. A truck driver and a local motorist were treated for burns and injuries, while 81 passengers were unharmed but shaken. Police filed negligent homicide charges against the truck driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Difton
Santa Fe Railway
Western Transport Company
Fort Worth
Kirby Vaughn
Temple
L. B. Himmelreich
Cleburne
Clifton
Aubrey L. Butler
Hubbard
Walter Symank
Symank
Earl Curlee
Central Texas Lumber Company
Curlee
Texas Milling Company
Texas Highway
Butler
Meridian
Valley Mills
O. H. Osborn
Galveston
Fellowship Hall
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ervin H. Knitt
Harold Schulze
Doyle Hulme
Community Public Service Company
Santa Fe
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Central Texas Bus Lines
Depot
Santa Fe Chief
Central Texas Fair entries rise for livestock and exhibits
Homer McDougal, president of the Central Texas Fair Association, estimates about 250 cattle in the Junior Livestock Division and around 600 entries in Home Economics at Clifton fair this week. The event introduces the Home Economics display at the National Guard Armory with Mrs. Raymond Lammert supervising. Entries hail from Bosque, Hamilton, Hill, McLennan, and Erath counties, with notable new entrants in the Junior Livestock Division. Added attractions include two nightly rodeo performances and musical acts on the fairgrounds stage, featuring Miss Gailetta and The Dixie Six along with Clifton High School band performances Thursday and Saturday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer McDougal
Central Texas Fair Association
Clifton
Kenneth Gene Nelcon
Fair
Raymond Lammert
National Guard
Central Texas
Clifton High School
Miss Gailetta
Parade Route and Timings for Clifton Fair Parade
The 1964 Central Texas Fair Parade sets at 5:00 PM Thursday with route details. Arthur Hyles says entries must be in position by 4:30 PM and judging awards of 15, 10, and 5 dollars go to top floats from the Central Texas Fair Association, Clifton Horse Show will award a trophy for best riding club performance and dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Arthur Hyles
Centeral
Texas Fair Association
West Pecan Streets
North Avenue D
West Hackberry Street
West Live Oak Street
Home Show to Feature 1944 Clifton Fair Exhibits
Clifton plans a larger Home Show at the 1964 Central Texas Fair and Rodeo housed in the National Guard Armory. Kenneth Nelson says state and county departments will display alongside local businesses and groups including Social Security Texas DPS Bosque County Farm Bureau 4 H clubs American Cancer Society Republican Party and several firms. Visitors are invited to view exhibits from Wm Cameron & Co Clifton Mercantile Co Reierson Strand Clifton Floral Merle Norman Cosmetics Central Texas Lumber L B Polk Motors Evans Implement Stevens Motor and Implement Clifton Electric Western Auto E R Keeling Watsons TV and Radio plus Community Public Service Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Texas
Terest
Social Security Administration
Texas Department of Public Safety
Bosque County Farm Bureau
Bosque County 4-H Clubs
Bosque County Unit
American Cancer Society
Bosque County Republican Party
Wm. Cameron & Co
Clifton Mercantile Company
Reierson & Strand
Clifton Floral Company
Merle Norman Cosmetics
Wiley Seward
Central Texas Lumber Company
L. B. Polk Motors
Evans Implements
Stevens Motor and Implement Company
Clifton Electric and Refrigeration
Western Auto
E. E. Stewart Motors
Uncle Gus’ Lodge
Leon’s
Lone Star Gas Company
E. R. Keeling Company
Watson’s TV
Community Public Service Company
Perney M Rogstad Receives Draft Service Citation
Perney M Rogstad of Route 2 Clifton Texas received a Presidential citation and emblem for twenty years as co chair on the Bosque and Erath County draft board. The ceremony at Stephenville State Bank Building included O B Williams, Edwin Bekkel, and others, with signatures from Governor Connally and Lt General Hershey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perney M. Rogstad
Clifton
Texas
Johnson
Bosque
Erath
Rogstad
O. B. Williams
Morris S. Schartz
United States
State Bank
Stephenville
Edwin Bekkel
Bosque County
John Connally
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Schwartz
Masonic Lodge Workshop Planned for September 29
Officers and members from six area lodges are invited to a 7:30 p.m. workshop September 29 at the Masonic Lodge in Walnut Springs. Hugh M. Rooks of the USDA in Waco will lead, part of a state program for Texas lodges authorized by Grand Master John R. Collard Jr. of Spearman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Walnut Springs
Clifton
Meridian
Valley Mills
Koppers
Iredell
Hugh M. Rooks
United States Department of Agriculture
Waco
Texas
John R. Collard Jr
Spearman
Clifton Cubs Rout Meridian 59-0 on Home Field
Clifton Cubs overwhelmed Meridian Yellowjackets 59 to 0 Friday night in a non conference game. Coach Roberts played all players to gain experience as Tommy Traylor scored twice and had a 41 yard reception, James Haywood added a 26 yard TD, and John Outlaw finished the half with a three yard run to make it 32-0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Cubs
Meridian Yellowjackets
Cubs
Roberts
Clifton
Tommy Traylor
Jerry Allen
James Haywood
Traylor
Frank Tyler
John Outlaw
Allen
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Preston
Sunner
Mick
Sunset Home
Band Parents Association
Lane
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Southwestern Bell
Ready TO
Kenneth G. Nelson
Masonic Lodge
International Diesel
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