Hiway Commission Ok s Lake W. Bridge Project
The Texas Highway Commission approved a minute order to purchase the MRT Railroad Bridge at Lake Whitney for highway reconstruction linking Bosque and Hill counties. The deal, $25,000 with salvage rights for the railroad, awaits legislative funding and final construction steps.
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Ok 'S Lake W. Bridge Project
Texas Highway Commission
San Angelo
Lake Whitney
State Highway Department
Bosque County
Hill County
The
Highway Commission
Texas
Katy
MKT
MET
Bosque
Hill Counties
Lake
District 13A Track Meet Planned in Clifton
Clifton to host the District 13A and Class B track meet on Friday April 5 at Cub Stadium with six 13A schools Glen Rose Itasca Whitney Valley Mills Meridian and five Class B teams Tolar Morgan Koppers Walnut Springs and Bluebonnet Times compete events start 2 30 pm field events 3 30 pm shot put through 9 40 pm with medal and trophy ceremonies and admissions 25 cents students 50 cents adults.
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Clifton
Cub Stadium
Glen Rose
Itasca
Whitney
Valley Mills
Meridian
Tolar
Morgan, Koppers
Walnut Spgs
Clifton Golf Club Set To Discuss Course Upgrades
A Clifton Golf Club meeting is called for Thursday night at 7 30 in City Hall dining room. President J C Kincheloe presides to elect officers, discuss improvements to the course, plan a spring tournament, and handle other club business. Prospective new members are invited to attend.
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Clifton Golf Club
City Hall
J. C. Kincheloe
Clifton VFW Post States Officer Election Tonight
The Robert E. Binford VFW Post will hold its annual election of officers tonight April 4 at 7 30 p.m. in the Post Home. All members are urged to attend this business meeting.
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Robert E. Binford
VFW
Clifton High School Dinner Dance Honors Athletes and Coaches
The community held a dinner dance to honor Clifton High School students for outstanding achievements this year. Coaches Aubrey Roberts Richard Liar don and Buddy Ables received surprise gifts funded by local business firms and individuals for Clifton Cubs football success and broader athletic impact.
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Clifton
Aubrey Roberts
Richard Liardon
Buddy Ables
Clifton Cubs
Texas
Mel Cowan
Banquet
J. L
Standefer
Liardon
Ables
Cowan
Roberts
Bosque Demos Urge Connally Favorite Son Candidacy
Bosque County Democratic leaders urged the Texas party to back Governor John Connally as the state’s favorite son candidate for President after President Johnson announced he would not seek another term.
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Bosque County
Democratic
John Connally
Texas
United States
Johnson
Bosque County Warns on Hot Checks and Penalties
Bosque County Attorney Charles Bolton warned of rising hot checks in the county and outlined penalties under Article 567b of the Penal Code. He explained fines, possible jail terms, and the ten day notice rule that creates prima facie evidence of intent to defraud if not paid after notice. Bolton urged prudent handling and guidance for both victims and offenders.
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Bosque County
Charles Bolton
Bolton
Absentee Voting Silent In Clifton Elections
No absentee votes were cast in Clifton for both the school trustee and city council elections. The polls will open Saturday April 6 with absentee voting having ended Tuesday April 2.
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Clifton
Contested Elections In Clifton Rio Vista Areas Highlight Saturday Ballots
Clifton voters will choose three city council seats and two Clifton Independent School District trustees at City Hall on Saturday April 6. The Clifton City ballot lists Bryn Dyer Smith and Pierson. Clifton ISD fields Key Hill Hoff for three candidates seeking two seats. Bearden and Tindall run unopposed for county posts. Other districts in Bosque County include Cranfills Gap ISD with three seats.
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Clifton Independent School District
City Hall
Texas
Clifton City
Edward B. Bryn Clifford T. Dyer
Jim B. Smith
Jean L. Pierson
Bryn
W. F. Key
Jack R. Hill
Burton M. Hoff
Key
Hill
Community Public Service Company
Hoff
U. S. Air Force
Frank D. Bearden
Clyde Tindall
Bosque County
Cranfills Gap
Easter Music Set Brings Clifton High Choir to Bettis Auditorium
On Sunday April 7 at 3 p.m. Clifton High School Choir will be joined by a Junior High Choir of 31 voices and a 6th grade class of 39 for a public Easter Music Program in Bettis Auditorium. The program features sacred anthems and the Easter story in hymns with a Benedictine Plainsong by an eight member girls’ octet. Jane Olson will accompany. Patsy Ruth Lancaster directs. Lottie Bettis handles stage direction.
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Clifton High School
Bettis Auditorium
Virginia Bakke
Judy Gauntt
Terry Ellis
Peggy Hatter
Lee Ann Hutcheson
Jane Olson
Charlotte Schaffner
Maudie Ragsdale
Patsy Ruth Lancaster
New City Sales Tax Begins in Clifton and Waco Areas
Clifton joins 146 Texas cities in starting a 3 percent total sales tax on purchases, 2 percent for the state and 1 percent for the city. The tax is one charge and collected for the state. local revenue goes back minus a state fee. Merchants and shoppers will feel a 3 percent levy from 17 cents upward, with 3 percent replacing the former 2 percent. The Record provides charts and charts are available at The Record office or City Hall.
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Clifton
Texas
Waco
State Comptroller’s Office
New Sales Tax Chart Combines Local and State Rates
A new sales tax chart shows a combined 2 percent state levy with an additional local tax. The chart details how purchases incur both state and local portions, affecting consumer costs. Local officials urge businesses to update pricing accordingly.
Youth Baseball Workers Plan Season Meeting Monday
James Wright president of the Clifton Youth Baseball Association calls a special meeting to plan the coming season. The gathering will be Monday April 8 at 7 pm in Clifton City Hall and is open to association officers adult workers and interested parents.
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James Wright
Clifton Youth Baseball Association
Clifton City Hall
Association
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Clifton Vfw Post
By Sam Logan
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Dyer
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Goodall-Witcher Hospital
Jean Pierson
Odin M. Bronstad
Carroll Knudson
Trent Knudson
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