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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1975
Page
1
The City Council voted to annex 84 acres of the Predecid Lundt Survey to form a residential subdivision named J. M. White Addition No 2. The proposal by M. R. White was discussed at a March 24 public hearing at City Hall with no public attendees.
A butane explosion caused extensive damage to the John Bullard residence on Cedar Loop with minor fire damage. No injuries were reported and firefighters remained on scene for about three minutes under West Shore Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ernest Cheyne. The report mentions local election results for Mayor Jim B. Smith and Aldermen Donald Groff and Will Krueger Sr. and notes praise for City Manager Kenneth R. Neyster.
Bosque County residents head to polls Tuesday to vote on two proposed amendments. Amendment One merges retirement provisions across state and local systems and sets a maximum 10 percent limit on contributions. Amendment Two seeks higher salaries per diem and mileage for state legislators.
Youth from 18 counties compete in four food classes for top honors and state show qualification. Exhibits display 1 15 pm to 2 pm at City Hall with awards at 2 pm. Judging emphasizes nutrition planning buying and service and food preparation.
Administrator Jim B. Smith of the Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation commended the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department for reaching the hospital in under five minutes after a false alarm. hospital staff, who train quarterly, followed established drills as the call was handled.
Hospital administrator Jim B. Smith announces that the institution has been accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, marking a recognized standard of quality for patient care and safety.
Leon White of Clifton will join 31 other adults as honorary FHA members at the Texas Association FHA two day meeting in San Antonio. About 5 000 junior and senior high school members are expected. The Texas Education Agency guides the program with Homemaking teachers as advisors. The convention runs through Friday with registration at the Center Thursday 1 to 7 pm and Friday 7 30 am.
Clyde Seljios was elected president of the Central Texas Fair Association Thursday evening at Clifton City Hall. He succeeds Homer McDougal, who did not seek re election. Milton Dahl Jr remains vice president, Mrs. Keith Patterson secretary, and Jim Bureh treasurer.
The Commissioners Court approved a third car for the county sheriff's department choosing a 1975 Chevrolet four door sedan from Davis-Ward Chevrolet at 4536.80 after considering Stewart Motors and Gloff Motors bids. Sheriff John O Baxter selected the Chevrolet. The court also approved citizens band radio equipment for two DPS Highway Patrol cars at about 400 total with installation.
Burglars accessed the Precinct 4 county barn at 520 South Ave D using bolt cutters to unlock gates and broke the office door glass. Two new Goodyear tires for heavy equipment and a truck tire and wheel were stolen from the city barn on Farm Market Road 219 the same night.
The Texas Historical Commission in Austin has accepted in principle an application for a historic marker at the site where Cleng Peerson, pioneer figure for Norwegian immigrants, died. The Bosque County group raised 250 dollars for the marker to be placed on Farm Market Road 219, 8.2 miles west of Clifton. Officials warned not to set a dedication date until the marker is produced.
Mary Brewer, Basque County crusade chairman, announces 1975 Ameri Cancer Society leaflet titled A Cancer Quiz for every family to be circulated to 40,000,000 homes during the educational and fundraising Crusade. If you know the correct answers to the 10 questions you see CANCER.
Plans for the Clifton Band Parents second annual barbecue supper at the Clifton Civic Center on April 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. Profits support band hall improvements and uniforms. last year raised 4383 dollars. Committee led by Dr and Mrs W F Key Jr. menu includes barbecue brisket, potato salad, beans, pie, bread, tea, and coffee. Advance tickets from band students or Farmers State Bank Calvert's Service Drug Bryn's Exxon.
Clifton Volunteer Fire Department fought a downtown Valley Mills blaze at stores on a Wednesday in April. Firefighters arrived to contain the flames and prevent spread to surrounding buildings.
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