Meridian Firemen Attend State Training School
Meridian Fire Chief W B Dorman and firefighters Ray Gibbons Melvin Saunders and J P Ward attended the State Firemen and Fire Marshal Training School at Texas A and M College from July 23 to 27. Dorman taught Hose Loads and Finishes. Successful completion yields a five percent reduction in Meridian's insurance key rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
W. B. (Cotton) Dorman
Ray Gibbons
Melvin Saunders
J. P. Ward
Texas A. & M. College
Chief Dorman
Mr. Gibbons
Saunders
Ward
Proposed Texas constitutional amendment on aid funds limit
Public notice details a proposed constitutional amendment Senate Joint Resolution No. 9 to raise the annual state funds limit for needy aged, needy blind, and needy children from 47 million to 52 million dollars. Election set for November 6, 1962 with ballot language for and against. State proclamation to be issued by the Texas governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
State of
Texas
United States
Amendment to create hospital districts in four Texas counties
A proposed constitutional amendment would authorize the Legislature to create hospital districts in Ochiltree Cahiltree Castro Hansford and Hopkins Counties coextensive with county lines. It permits tax rates land requisition and tax bonds for hospital purchase construction operation and equipment. The measure also details transfer of title to district properties and anticipatory acts validity and election procedures for November 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
State of Texas
Cahiltree
Castro
Hansford
Hopkins
Ochiltree
Distriet
Kagisheeer
Constitutional Amendment Five Creates Texas Hospital Districts
Public notice details House Joint Resolution 51 proposing to add a new section allowing Legislature to create hospital districts by counties or parts of counties with power to issue bonds, levy taxes, acquire land and facilities, assume debts, and operate hospital services. Requires majority voter approval, no state appropriation, and 30 days notice. Proclamation and publication steps outlined for 1942 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
State of Texas
State OF
Texas
Socromtet
Brazoria County
West Columbia, Brazoria and Damon Independent
Sweeny Independent
Titus County
West Columbia, Brazoria
Damon Independent
Senate
Gulf of Mexico
Garnersville Club Meeting at Mrs Hampe Home
Garnersville Home Demonstration Club met at 1303 West 15th Street Clifton on Tuesday afternoon July 24 with 12 members and 8 visitors. President Walter Anz led the club prayer. reports by Secretary-Treasurer Joe Mueller were accepted. THDA short by Walter Prescher on safety belts was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnersville Home Demonstration Club
W. B. Hampe
West 15Th Street
Clifton
Walter Anz
Joe Mueller
Walter Prescher
THDA
Garnersville Club
Central Texas Fair
Constitutional Amendment Nine On Ballot Amends Texas Constitution
Public notice states proposed Constitutional Amendment Number Nine would authorize creation of two hospital districts in Brazoria County and funding for a Titus County home for the aged. It details district con solidation options and tax provisions with voter approval requirements and election timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Notice
Texas Amendment Proposes Retirement Benefits for Officials
A proposed Texas constitutional amendment would authorize a Retirement Disability and Death Compensation Fund for county and political subdivision employees who have served twelve years or more. The measure outlines funding limits and conditions, with voting set for the November 1962 election and rules for anticipatory legislation and gubernatorial actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
State of Texas
Texas
Constitutional amendment on ballot allows state employees advisory roles
Public notice outlines Amendment Ten permitting state employees to serve as consultants or on advisory committees or as Public School Board members if not teachers. Reimbursements may be paid by state agencies, political subdivisions, or the federal government with official approval and no conflict of interest. Governor to issue proclamation for the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Titus County
Brazoria County
West Columbia
Brazoria
Damon Independent
Sweeny Independent
Senate
State Department
Air Force and Coast Guard
Neral
Fairview News Reports On Local Health and Visits
Local notices show J B Reeder improving at Hillcrest Hospital in Waco Archie McMillan released from hospital and feeling better R M Jones remains about the same Revival at Fairview Baptist Church closed with good attendance Several local visits and weekend trips noted including Fort Worth Six Flags trip by Williams family and Bearden relatives Clifton postmaster A L Bronstad underwent surgery and is recovering nicely
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Blassingame
J. B. Reeder
Hillcrest Hospital
Waco
Archie McMillan
R. M. Jones
Fairview Baptist Church
Frank Riddle
West Texas
Will Downey
Marsha Gloff
Fort Worth
J. Frank Howard
Christi
Reverend Bush
A. R. Bearden
Carl Jones
Gary
Dallas
J. T. Williams
Kay
David
Austin
Williamses
J. F. Williams
T. A. Blassingame
Texas
W. F. Kimbrough
Bill Hopkins
Tim
Chuck
Jim McMillan
Bob Bearden
Kathy
Don
Donald Bearden
Sherrie
F. D. Bearden
Clifton Green Sox win tie for second in Neils Creek League
The Clifton Green Sox beat Turnersville 11 to 7 to break a tie for second place in the Neils Creek League. The game was played Monday night in Clifton. The roster features players including Wayne Huffman and Rocky Rummel, who was selected by the Black Sox for district and state playoffs.
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Green Sox
Clifton
Turnersville
Clifton’s
Wayne Huffman
Rocky” Rummel
John Bryn
Larry Harvey
G. Wil
Collins
W. D
Dub
Poage Reports On Defense Spending and Equal Pay Debate
Congressman Poage summarizes House actions including the 48 billion dollar Military Appropriations Bill and approval of the Foreign Aid Conference Report. He opposed amendments on REA power loans and the Equal Pay proposal, voting for defense funding but against restrictive or impractical measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Secretary of Labor
W. R. Poage
Amendment to Texas Constitution on Veterans Land Fund resale
The proposed amendment to Section 49 b of Article III adds authorization for resale of unsold Veterans Land Fund lands to veterans under existing or future laws and rules. If a majority vote approves, it becomes part of the state constitution and takes effect from the date stated in the amendment, with the governor issuing the proclamation and publication required by law.
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Texas
State of
Treasury
United States
National Guard of
National Guard Reserve
Officers Reserve Corps
National Guard
Organized Reserve
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
Coast Guard
Senate
Veterans Land Fund
Huse Family Visits Clifton Relative Tour
Mr and Mrs Walter Huse and children Allen Ray Janice Kay Arthur Kent and Cynthia Gay of Big Spring arrived in Clifton on Sunday July 22 for a visit with relatives and friends They spent time in the homes of Jodie Arther O L Dick Golden Walter Schramm Leo L Albrecht and Milton C Brown and visited Longhorn Cavern near Burnet Waco Cleburne and Six Flags over Texas near Arlington They returned to Big Spring the following Sunday
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Big Spring
Walter Huse
Allen Ray
Janice Kay
Arthur Kent
Cynthia Gay
Clifton
Jodie Arther
O. L
Dick) Golden
Walter Schramm
Leo L. Albrecht
Milton C. Brown
Longhorn
Burnet
Waco
Cleburne
Clifton Personal Notices List Visitors and Family Travel
Delayed personals from last week note gatherings near Clifton with Fort Worth visitors and family trips to Longhorn Cavern Burnet Rockport and Fort Worth. Recurring names include the Childers Amundson Carr Wallace Raley Sharkey Strand and Canuteson families with multiple extended visits and supper guests in Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Mickelson
Houston
Clifton
Neil Amundson
Aline Amundson
Owen David Ringness
Jean Pierson
Carroll (Butch
Oren J. Canuteson Jr
Caryn
Jim
Pat
Longhorn
Burnet
A. O. Carr
Meridian
Nellie Carr
Oscar Johnson
Rockport
A. O. Carrs
Miss Carr
Carrs
Donald Carr
Justine
Johnson
Hubert Johnson
E. W. Wallace
Fort Worth
Larry Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Burton Wallace
Earl
Byron
Russell
Clay Canuteson
J. M. Jorgenson
W. D. Raley
Raley
H. P. Jenson
Raleys
Harlan Lynn Raley
Linde
Dublin
Jim Sharkey
Valley Mills
Chris E. Strand
Sharkey
Strand
Jorgenson
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Hampe
Clifton 4-H Club
Linda Wiede
Nancy Lormrude
Raymond Lammert
John Rueter
Arlington
Otto Rueter
Walter Dossman
Christy Anna Rueter
Dossman
Fairview News
A. L. Bronstad
Clifton Hospital
POAGE
Insurance Agency
Fred N. Childers
Larry
Linda
Childers
Louis Bateman
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