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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1966
Page
2
Readers are urged to slow for school buses as days shorten and visibility declines. Laws require drivers to stop when buses load or unload, and motorists should watch for children walking to school and crossing streets near campuses.
James Harwell announced Stephenville High School band was selected to represent Region VII at the State Fair Music Pageant on October 4 in Dallas. Over 5,000 high school musicians will participate as the Stephenville ensemble marches and performs in the Cotton Bowl finale.
A reader praises Clifton’s hospital for its clean rooms and modern amenities with phones and TVs, noting five doctors in one building and well trained nurses. The letter also mentions local anecdotes including a copperhead sighting in a drug store and a joke about a son in college.
Congressman Poage reports on lobbying Civil Aeronautics Board for dependable feeder line service in Waco and Temple amid limited trunk line air service. He notes House action on military construction bills and predicts adjournment if Senate ends Civil Rights debate. He cites Philippines ties and English language role in global leadership.
Effective October 1 1946 air mail rates rise to 5 cents per ounce in all US territories and for armed forces overseas. In local news Joyce Hoff prepares to enroll as a UT Austin senior majoring in bacteriology. Clifton Cubs Football defeats Kedeil Dragons on a wet field with strong T formation play. Fire at Texas Milling Dairy Feed Plant limited damage thanks to quick Clifton VFD response. Carl Capps buys Mitchell Cafe and retains Charlie Schmidt in charge. Clifton Public School reports Senior Class of 43 with officers Amos Elder Owen Ring ness Douglas Richards.
Patrolmen James A Wright and Harvey D Lane report August 1966 saw ten traffic crashes in Bosque County with no deaths, three injuries, and property damage totaling 7745 dollars. For the first eight months of 1966 the county had 111 crashes, 0 deaths, 44 injuries, and 66614 dollars in property damage. In eight months of 1965 there were 83 crashes, 1 death, 32 injuries, and 23604 dollars in property damage.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church in Clifton held a day of prayer on Tuesday morning September 13 for The Mary Hill Davis State Missions. Four circles led programs themed By Faith and featured scripture from Hebrews 11 and the hymn Take My Life and Let It Be. A luncheon followed for Reverend Clay L. Burns and many church ladies.
J. R. Bob Singleton was named executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department replacing J. Weldon Watson. Singleton, formerly Region IV director in La Porte, will oversee policy changes including shell dredging rules and plans a statewide tour to assess park needs. He named Robert G. Mauer man as chief deputy from Region VI at Rockport.
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