Clifton Election Returns Highlight City Council and School Trustee Wins
Former Alderman Jim B. Smith won the Clifton mayoral contest with 314 votes to 221 for incumbent Charles M. Isenhower, while Dr. Donald A. Groft and Burton Hoff secured two two-year council terms. Three five-year terms for Clifton Independent School Trustees went to Jean M. Reeder and Kay Clark Lane, with DouglasRailsback defeated. Laguna Park turnout, write-ins, and rural high school results are noted alongside multiple local races and voting-box details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim B. Smith
Goodall-Witcher Hospital
Clifton
Smith
Charles M. Isenhower
Joe White
Donald A. Groft
Clifton Independent School
Jean M. Reeder
Kay Clark Lane
Douglas Railsback
Jimmy Riggs
Lane
Railsback
Reeder
Laguna Park
Bluebonnet
Iredell Rural High School
James A. Guinn
J. W. Bodovsky
R. W. Locker
W. F. Musick Jr
Arthur M. Dunlap
Koppers Rural High
Charlie Riddle
Morris Wilkins
Harold Adcock
Valley Mills
R. E. Nutt
Jack Donaldson
T. P. Gulden
Dugan Dorman
Cone K. Dansby
Paul Raburn
Claude Burns
Clifton High School to be dedicated with open house
The $600000 Clifton High School will be dedicated Sunday with 2 to 5 p.m. open house and 2 p.m. tours. Judge Wilson Cowen will deliver the dedicatory address. The program includes music, pledges, invocation, and a history talk by Supt. Kent Appleby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton High School
Wilson Cowen
U. S. Court of Claims
Washington, D. C
Board of Education
W. F. Key Jr
CHS
Kent Appleby
Walter Hansen
Judge Cowen
Ted Steenblock
Trinity Lutheran Church
Board of Trustees
Clif
Carl E. Olsen
K. A. Sparks Contractor, Inc
Wanifiton
North Ave. O
North Highway 6
Clifton, Rucker & Chalee Architects
Temple
Supt. Appleby
E. E. Schow
Lottie Bettis
Virgie Olsen
Eddie Parks Martin
Uncounted Absentee Votes Could Change Council Result
Four absentee ballots not counted could alter the City Council race with incumbent Bur ton Hoff at 213 votes and Allan B. Davis at 22. Mayor Isenhower said a recount could occur if Davis pays 50 by April 12. Davis seeks to open uncounted ballots. council certified results after discussion.
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Burton Hoff
Allan B. Davis
City Hall
Charles M. Isenhower
Davis
Isenhower
City Council expands animal control scope and reviews laws
The council postponed action on canine livestock and abandoned vehicle issues to the next meeting while expanding oversight to include cats fowl and all animals. It will review model animal control laws obtained by City Secretary M R White and discuss abandoned cars with the Texas Municipal League. Alderman Hoff noted rabies vaccine tags rose from 24 in 1971 to 29 in 1972 but only one tag so far this year. Unclaimed dogs face 48 hours to reclaim before potential sale or euthanasia. daily police fees apply.
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M. R
Pat” White
Texas Municipai League
Burton Hoff
Hoff
Police Dept
Smith
Five Clifton Two Car Crashes Reported in Two Weeks
Police Chief Homer Waller says five two car accidents occurred in Clifton over the last two weeks with no injuries and minor damage. Incidents included April 4 at State Highway 6 and 9th Street, April 5 on West 5th Street, April 6 at State Highway 219, Farm Road 219 and Ave F, and April 9 at State Highway 6 with Farm Road 219.
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Clifton
Homer Waller
9Th St
West 5Th St
Entrance to Lofers Bend Park Dam Access Closed
Lake Whitney reservoir manager Bob Chapman says the highway 22 entrance to Lofers Bend Park is closed in cooperation with the State Highway Department. He cites a long standing traffic hazard and notes boat ramp access remains via separate park entrances.
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Lofers Bend Park
Highway 22
State Highway Department
Bob Chapman
Lake Whitney
Chapman
Matt
Clifton Receives $13 363 Check For Sales Taxes
Clifton received 13363.28 dollars as its share of sales tax revenue in the fourth quarter of 1972, City Secretary M R Pat White was reported. Neighboring Valley Mills received 1256 dollars.
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Clifton
M. R. “Pat” White
Valley Mills
Broad Appeal Promised at Clifton Chamber Banquet
Incoming Clifton Chamber president Robert B. Lane promotes the second annual banquet on Saturday April 14 at the Clifton National Guard Armory. Dr. James Blakely of Wharton will speak, with tickets limited to 400 and available in advance. The Clifton High School Stage Band will entertain and Fort Worth caterer Vance Godby will provide dinner.
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Violet Burch
Valley Mills
California
CHS
Schow
Chamber of Commerce
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
Robert B. Lane
Clifton National Guard
Chamber
James Blakely
Wharton
Lane
Lane. “He’s Just Excellent,” Is the Way That Mr. Lane
Dr. Blakely
Gene Aars
Farmers State Bank
Clifton High School
Mel Cowan
Vance Godby
Fort Worth
Joe Kral
Frank Horak
Ted Steenblock
J. L. Standefer, Jr
Blakely
Rush Springs
Oklo
Laval County
Texas
Army
Sam Houston State University
University of Missouri
College of Agriculture
Wharton County
Kappa Delta Pi
Honor Society In Agriculture
Texas State Teachers Association
The
Farm Bureau
Texas Junior College Teachers Association
First United Methodist Church of
Rotary Club of
Rotary
Wharton Chamber of Commerce
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Alderman Hoff
al Herzog
Essie Wilson Green
A. M. Greenwade
Bill Blewett Jr
Doyle Crews
Bill Painter
W. FE
Pat’’ Patterson
Leonard Gaskamp
Robert Crow
Bennett L. Morrow
Orville Reesing
Walnut Springs
Russell Burns
Jack Rowland
Bosque County
Kopperl
J. W. Shipp
Donald A. Gloff
Burton Horf
Mrs
Mel Cowen
Golors
Texas National Guard
Frank Worbs
National Honor Society
Bryan Thornburg
First Baptist Church
Patsy Ruth Lancaster
Dr. Key
Olee Bakke
T. C. Eggen
Charles Fehler Jr
Ervin S. Grettaer. Hill
James W. Smith
Jean Reeder
Earl Behringer
Meridian
Te State
Verlie Lou Loper
First Presbyterian Church
J. C. Wilkerson
Comanche
J. O. Milstead
Mount Pleasant
W. D. Raley
Dublin
Ey A Priddy
L. W. St. Clair
Marble Falls
Gladys Cowen
Mr. Davis
Bill Blewett
Council
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