Clifton Takes Eagles in Close One.
Clifton High Cubs upset Goldthwaite Eagles 21 to 14 at Cub Stadium on Friday. The Cubs used 72 plays to Goldthwaite’s 37 as strong defense and ball control fueled Clifton’s rally, with key plays from Forson Grimland and Barry Forson and standout stops by Kenneth Leck and Jim Ed Bird.
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Cub Stadium
Clifton High
Cub
Cubs
Kenneth Leck
Bobby Golden
Jim Ed Bird
Jim Thompson
Eagles
Goldth Waite
Goldthwaite
Larry Grimland
Barry Forson
Clifton
Gary Anz
Wayne Prescher
Garland
Rocky) Rummel
Robert Ledlow
Eagle
Grimland
Leck
Forson
Prescher
Anz
Blackburn
Bird
Suard
Rummel
Bookaneers Elect 1966 67 Officers
Members of the Clifton High School library club met in the study hall to elect officers for 1966 67. Officers named were Rose mary Jenson president Ann- Claire Pierson vice president Delores Solberg secretary Carol Bennett treasurer Sally Greenwade reporter. Program committee members chosen were Maudie Pearl Ragsdale and Ginger Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookaneers
Clifton High School Library Club
Rosemary Jenson
Ann- Claire Pierson
Delores Solberg
Carol Bennett
Sally Greenwade
Maudie Pearl Ragsdale
Ginger Crawford
Pigeon Exhibit Planned at Central Texas Fair
A pigeon exhibit sponsored by the Heart of Texas Modena Club will display multiple breeds at this week’s Central Texas Fair and Rodeo in Clifton. Highlights include Modenas and Komarvers with ribbons and trophies on view. literature will also be available for visitors. The article notes the annual Grand National Pigeon Show in January attracts 7 000 to 8 000 pigeons from all 50 states and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Texas
Jenkins
Dallas
England
Cubs and Rockets Clash Friday At Clifton
Clifton High School Cubs meet Robinson High School Rockets Friday night at 8. Robinson, debuting in 1966 with two close losses, weighs in with a strong line and two 200 pound tackles led by Gary Lathern and Larry Hargood. Clifton, ranked tenth in Class A Texas, aims for a third win after beating Ferris and Goldthwaite as coach Aubrey T. Roberts notes Robinson’s varied formations and speed in backs.
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Clifton High School Cubs
Robinson High School Rockets
Dallas News
Clifton Cubs
Texas
Forney
White Deer
Crowell
Sonora
Hallsville
Keller
Dublin
van Alstyne
Wills Point
Cubs
Ferris
Goldthwaite
Robinson
Groesbeck
Midway
Rockets
Clifton
Aubrey T. Roberts
Cub
Charles Blackburn
Ronnie Perry
Bryan Engel
Gary Lathern
Larry Hargood
Roberts
Blackburn
Three Scouts to Become Eagles in Clifton
On Sunday at 3 00 p m at First Baptist Church Clifton three local Boy Scouts Ronnie Barnett Terry Watson and Seth Witcher will be raised to Eagle Scout after passing the Heart of Texas Council Board of Review in Waco. Clifton scoutmaster Paul Barnett says an interesting program and attendance by Heart of Texas Council executives are planned with a reception in the church Educational Building following the ceremony all are invited to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Clifton
Ronnie Barnett
Paul Barnett
Route 1
Terry Watson
Orlette Watson
Seth Witcher
S. L. Witcher
Ronnie
Terry
Seth
Heart of Texas Boy Scout Council Board of Review
Waco
Eagle Scout Court of Honor
Heart
Texas Council
Parade Changes Mark 1966 Central Texas Fair in Clifton
Clifton prepares for the 1966 Central Texas Fair and Rodeo with a 5 PM parade Thursday featuring Fort Hood Army Band Karem Shrine Train and riding clubs. A drawing will select 25 youngsters to ride the Shrine Train. prizes total 30 with top floats earning 15 10 and 5 dollars.
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Clifton
Homer McDougal
The
Fair Association
Clifton Horse Show
Ted B. Evans
Clifton Lions Club
West Hackberry
West Pecan Streets
North Avenue D
West Hackberry Street
Live Oak Street
West 9Th Street
Highway 6
Dan Amundson Resigns Post as VFW District Commander
Dan Amundson of this city resigned the District 14 commander post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars during the District 14 Convention held in Killeen on Sunday September 11. He cited lack of time to fulfill duties. J D Pricer of Temple was named to succeed him. Other Clifton attendees included Alvin Amundson Selmer Sam Amundson Doyle Hulme and Ibrey Linberg.
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Dan Amundson
District 14
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Killeen
Amundson
J. D. Pricer
Temple
Clifton
Mr. Amundson
Alvin Amundson
Selmer
Sam) Amundson
Doyle Hulme
Ibrey Linberg
Clifton Public Schools to raise lunch prices five cents
Superintendent Kent Appleby announced this week that Clifton Public Schools cafeterias will raise lunch prices by five cents effective October 1. Previously 25 cent meals go to 30 cents and 30 cent meals rise to 35 cents due to higher food costs.
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Kent Appleby
Clifton Public Schools
Appleby
1966 Clifton High School Seniors Head to Colleges
Clifton High School’s 1966 graduates largely enrolled in diverse colleges and universities for the new year. Hillsboro’s Hill Junior College drew many enrollees, with students listed from CHS including Donna Aars, Kitsy Bennett, Cathy Howard, and others across multiple institutions including North Texas State University, Arkansas State Teachers College, Baylor University, Kilgore Junior College, Tarleton State College, Sam Houston State College, Arlington State College, Navarro Junior College, Abilene Christian College, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, and Texas Lutheran College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton High School
Hill Junior College
Hillsboro
CHS
Dianne Orbeck
Kay Roberts
Kilgore
Janet Schrantz
Jeffreylin Wood
Tarleton State College
Stephenville
Renee Tweedle
James Kelly
Sam Houston State College
Huntsville
Mary Willenberg
Arlington State College
Arlington
Bobby Coffman
Mike Hoel
Navarro Junior College
Corsicana
Danny Dietiker
James Haywood
Abilene Christian College
Abilene
Harold Groff
Texas A & M University
College Station
Lloyd Hampe
University of Houston, Houston
Jerry Ludtke
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
John Trotter
Judging for Clifton fair home economics opens Thursday
Judging at the Central Texas Fair and Rodeo Home Economics Division in Clifton starts at 9:00 a m Thursday. Exhibits close public viewing after judging and reopen by 7:00 p m Saturday. Rosettes and cups will honor top exhibitors in junior and senior age groups. Dress Revue follows Saturday morning at Clifton City Hall with public encouragement.
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Clifton
Walter Poston
Clifton City Hall
Raymond Lammert
Walton Greenwade
Home Economies
Delmelia Dunn
Bosque County Home Demonstration
Jake Seljos
M. E. Allen
George B. Arnold
Loyd S. Swenson
W. B. Hampe
H. D. Mackey
Tom White
W. W. McLennan
W. P. Downey
John E. Erickson
Walter Prescher
S. L. Eakin
Henry Prescher
Hubert Viertel
Hayden Watson
Kenneth Blackman
Fenn Named Acting Justice of Peace for Bosque Precinct 8
John D. Fenn of this city was named acting Justice of the Peace for Bosque County Precinct 8 in Meridian by the Commissioners Court. He will fill the unexpired term of E W McGee, who becomes County Judge January 1, with Fenn's regular term starting next January. Precinct 8 covers Clifton Crawfills Gap Norse and Womack.
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John D. Fenn
Bosque County
Commissioners Court
Meridian
Fenn
E. W. (Fibber) McGee
McGee
Clifton
Crawfills Gap
Norse
Womack
Fire at Spieler Home Causes Smoke Damage
Clifton's Volunteer Fire Department responded to a Tuesday call at 413 South Avenue G, where a grease fire on the Spieler stove was put out by Mr. Spieler with a garden hose. The incident left smoke damage, burned curtains, a warped vent hood, and damaged kitchen cabinets.
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Clifton’s
W. L. Spieler
South Avenue G
Spieler
Clifton Horse Show Rodeo Sets Three Nights at Central Texas Fair
George Haynes of Round Mountain leads stock for Clifton Horse Show rodeos at 8:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday during the Central Texas Fair and Rodeo. Added money totals 300 dollars across bareback bronc riding calf roping ladies barrel race bull riding steer wrestling and saddle bronc. A calf scramble for youngsters 12 and under occurs nightly. Entries close 8:00 p.m. Wednesday with Rodeo Secretary at Charlie's Cafe Clifton. Civic Society sponsors turkey dinners at City Hall Thursday and Friday mornings. Uncle Joe's Carnival returns to the grounds offering family entertainment all week.
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George Haynes
Round Mountain
Clifton
Central Texas
Charlie's Cafe
Central Texas Fair
Clifton Public Schools welcomes third first grade class
Superintendent Kent Appleby announced Clifton Elementary now runs three first grade sections with three teachers, as 70 plus students exceed the 30 per section Gilmer Aiken limit. Mrs George B Arnold joins Mrs Otto Gangsher and Mrs P Joe Dahl in teaching the new class in the former Music Room while music moved to Bettis Auditorium. Appleby is seeking a remedial reading teacher to replace Arnold.
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Clifton Public Schools
Kent Appleby
George B. Arnold
Appleby
Clifton
State Department of Education
Gilmer-Aiken
Texas
Arnold
Otto Gangsher
P. Joe Dahl
Bettis
Mrs Aars Elected to Southwest Bank Public Relations Group
Helen C Aars of this city is elected to the SBPRA executive committee, which will resume activities for the new season October 17 with a dinner meeting at the Inn of the Six Flags on the Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike. Aars is president of Farmers State Bank in Clifton. William E Drenner, president of Denton County National Bank, is SBPRA chairman.
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Helen C. Aars
Southwest Bank Public Relations Association
Inn of the Six Flags
Dallas, Fort Worth
Mr. Aars
Farmers State Bank
Clifton
William E. Drenner
Denton County National Bank
SBPRA
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Clifton Cub
Bart Ivey
Robinson VI
John Poe
Clifton Post Office
Glen Rose
Cubs and Rockets
Kenneth G. Nelson
Central Texas Fair Association
Nelson
FFA
Bosque County Ffa
Stanley Moore
Vailey Mills
Fair Grounds
Mr. Fenn
Justice of Peace
Clifton Civic Improvement Society
City Hall
Civic Society
Uncle Joe’s Carnival
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