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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1974
Page
1
The Annual Cub Relays will be held Saturday April 13 at Cub's Stadium with field events at 1 30 p m and preliminaries at 2 30 p m Finals are set for 7 p m The regional qualifying meet will include first and second place district winners and 30 Class AA A and B teams from across the state.
Election results show Mrs. Gloff and Mr. Parks winning seats in Clifton City Hall with strong counts, while unopposed Ray Stockard and Raymond Whitney secured county positions. Other districts like Cranfills Gap and Iredell selected multiple trustees, and write-ins were noted in a few races.
The Clifton City Council will name a successor to former Alder man Burton Hoff at the May 14 meeting. Hoff resigned February 23 after announcing plans to seek Clifton city manager, a decision he kept despite delaying his resignation. Neystel named Clifton city manager, while new council members Erickson, Smith Jr., and White were sworn in.
Brooks Evans of the Texas Highway Department said he would consider additional state help for Farm to Market roads in Bosque County in the next year if possible. County Judge Charles K. Ward Jr. and the County Commissioners expressed interest in securing all feasible Farm to Market routes, meeting Evans in Waco. He noted that funds haven’t increased but costs have, reducing available projects. Bosque County has received 21 665 in Federal revenue sharing funds for Q1 1974. no action was taken on Armour and Company’s jail property offer.
Mayor Jim B. Smith praised Kenneth R. Neyster as a top choice for Clifton city manager eight applicants were screened before Neyster, Fort Worth assistant city manager, was selected. He expects to start about May 15 and says the hire brings extensive city management experience to a smaller city.
Bosque County ranchers and applicators will receive training on the M-44 device April 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the county courthouse Meridian. Training certifies eligibility to purchase capsules and permits. program runs through June 1 1975 with emphasis on safety and data collection across 44 counties.
Governor John Connally and wife Nellie plan a Bosque Meridian visit for personal business and public greetings. They will attend a Farmers State Bank Meridian event Saturday April 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and inspect Joe Marchman’s Santa Gertrudis herd. The Connallys own a Floresville herd and share ties to Joint Venture bull. A private Bosque County ranch reception is planned Saturday afternoon.
Lawyer-humorist Bob Murphey urged Clifton Chamber members to four guideposts for community success. Pillar your institutions light your lantern rise above and stir what you've got at the third annual banquet. Incoming President Elmer Luckenbach pledged to help Clifton grow better.
The Clifton First United Methodist Church women sponsor a musical book review by Mrs. Elizabeth Peabody of Dallas at 7 30 p m April 18 in the church sanctuary no admission charge as a gift to the community Women are invited to attend Peabody’s career includes State Fair roles Rotunda Theatre major musicals and fashion events She has extensive media and stage credits and education From Holmesiday School to Southern Methodist University See REVIEW Page 6 A The Clifton Record office will be closed 5 p m April 11 to 8 a m April 15 due to the Easter holiday
The Goodall-Witcher Hospital Auxiliary announces its awards banquet and installation of officers on Tuesday April 16 at 7 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. The telephone committee will contact members for reservations.
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