City Council tables radar proposal for Clifton
The Clifton City Council tabled a proposal to use radar to curb speeding after a petition signed by over 90 business community members opposed it. Mayor Jim B. Smith warned against becoming a speed trap while Police Chief Alvin James argued radar is needed to convict speed violators.
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Clifton Record
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Jim B. Smith
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Ota
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Western art exhibition by Melvin Warren at Grand Central Art Galleries
Melvin Warren's Western art show runs January 6 to 31, 1976 at Grand Central Art Galleries in the Biltmore Hotel New York. The display features oils bronzes watercolors and drawings with works by over 40 artists including Tom Ryan Robert Lougheed John Clymer Clark Hulings Olaf Weighorst and others. Diane Donohue of the gallery states the exhibit offers a comprehensive view of Western art and highlights Eastern showing of Cowboy Hall of Fame and National Academy of Western Art medalists.
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Grand Central Art Galleries
Biltvere
Vanderbilt Avenue
New York
Grand Central
Melvin Warren
Clifton
Cowboy Hall of Fame
National Academy of Western Art
Grand Central Art
Nicolai Fechin
Walter Ufer
Carl Rungins
Charlie Russell
Wi R. Leighting
Tom Ryan
Robert Lougheed
John Clymer
Clark Hulings
Olaf Weighorst
America
Bil Owen
Gary Carter
Diane Donohue
Pioneer Days Planned By Museum in Bosque County
Bosque Memorial Museum and Bosque County Historical Society sponsor Pioneer Days as part of the nation’s bicentennial celebration. On March 21 and 28 from 2 to 5 pm, demonstrations in colonial crafts will unfold with participants in pioneer dress, featuring quilting, spinning, soap making, and period music. Junior Historians will assist. volunteers welcome.
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Bosque Count
On Netion
Bosque Memoral Museum
Bosque County
Robert Lane
Dan Orbeck
Clifton
Clifton reports crime free week after new police chief
Police Chief Alvin James notes Clifton enjoyed a seven day period with no crimes or motor vehicle accidents during his first week in the role. Local officials credit coordinated patrols and community outreach for the lull.
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Alvin James
Clifton
Grass Fires Near Clifton and Valley Cause Rail Car Blaze
The Clifton Volunteer Fire Department fought grass fires near the railroad track ten miles south of Clifton Friday and two miles north of Valley Miss Saturday. In the second blaze a railroad car was also on fire.
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Clifton
Valley Miss
Juvenile Officer Named in 2nd Judicial District
Judge Bryan L. McClellan appoints Curtis A. Davis Jr. as juvenile probation officer for the 2nd Judicial District which includes Bosque County. Davis assumes the post under district oversight.
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Curtis A. Davis Jr
Bryan L. McClellan
Bosque County
VFW Post 8553 Hosts Family Night Christmas Dinner
VFW Post 8553 will provide turkey and trimmings for Family Night on December 13 at 7 p.m. in the post home. Members and their families from the Post and Auxiliary are invited. women are asked to bring a salad or dessert.
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VFW Post
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Commissioners Court Reviews Flood Control Insurance Plan
The Commissioners Court heard a flood control insurance program briefing by Roy D. Sedwick of the Texas Water Department Flood Plain Management Branch at the Meridian courthouse. The court also reappointed Dr. Harold Hilderbrand of Meridian as county health officer.
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Roy D. Sedwick
Texas Water Department Board
Flood Plain Management Branch
Special Service Division
Charles K. Ward Jr
Meridian
Harold Hilderbrand
Band Parents Plan Stadium Concession Stand Expansion
The Clifton Band Parents will enlarge the Band Wagon concession stand at Clifton Cub Stadium and pipe water to the stand with other improvements. The group earned 1583 in profit this year and plans use of part of the funds for upgrades. Band Director Donald Braun also leads preparations for Oklahoma in February and an April 10 barbecue date.
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Clifton Cub Stadium
Joe Crawson
Clyde Seljos
Ronald Penn
Joe Enochs
Donald Braun
Clifton High School
Oklahoma
Clifton Elementary Drives Campbell Labels for Education
Clifton Elementary School launches a label collection drive through January 9 to raise funds for audio-visual and athletic gear. Principal James Warlick asks community help to save Campbell’s Soup and Beans labels, with drop boxes at Farmers State Bank Bell's Super Market and Thriftee Super Market.
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Thriftee Super Market
Campbell's
Campbell's Beans
Clifton Bank Renames as Clifton Bank for Farmers State Era
On the eve of its 70th anniversary Clifton Bank announces a name change to Clifton Bank for Farmers State as it moves to a new 17 500 square foot building at West 5th Street and Avenue F. The bank plans to open at the new location December 15 continuing its long service tradition.
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Holiday Home Tour Scheduled for Sunday
Goodall-Witcher Hospital Auxiliary hosts its annual Holiday Home Tour Sunday from 2 to 5 pm featuring five homes and the Clifton Bank building. Tickets available through Auxiliary members hospital gift shop the bank and Calvert's.
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Clifton Bank
Hospital
the Bank
Calvert's
Eighth Grade Cubettes Defeat Valley Mills 37-21
Eighth Grade Cubettes secure a 37 to 21 win over Valley Mills in their second meeting this year. Clifton Junior Cubettes extend their winning streak to four games with a 16-0 first-quarter surge and all players seeing action. Guards showcase strong performance with 36 steals and 27 rebounds while forwards Dana Raines Barbie Schulze and Shirley Phillips lead scoring with 37 points.
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Cubettes
Valley Mills
Clifton
Kim Adams
Lish Bosher
Monelle Grinstead
Sparky Jones
Dana Raines
Barbie Schulze
Shirley Phillips
Kathy Horak
Lauri Pits
Seventh Grade Cubettes Rally Past Valley Mills 23 20
The Cubettes overcame a 58 point deficit late in the game to edge Valley Mills 23 to 20 as guards Horak Hyde Bartles and Eary fueled the rally. Rowe Ludwig Dreyer Harak led scoring. the team posted 41 steals and 36 rebounds in their third game of the season with Gatesville upcoming.
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Cubettes
Valley Mills
Janice Horak
Renea Hyde
Kim Bartles
Brenda Eary
Lisa Rowe
Hyde
Linda Ludwig
Harak
Karen Dreyer
Gatesville
Guard Inspection Sees 140 Troops at Clifton Armory
A day long command inspection of 140 National Guard troops from Troop B based in Waco, including Clifton detachment, was led by Lieutenant Colonel Carl T. Bilis. Visiting Army Adviser Major John M. Householder observed. Training covered medical treatment and chemical, biological, radiological readiness.
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Clifton NG
Carl T. Bilis
Armored
Faith Cavalry
49Th Armored Division
Waco
Clifton
Jon W. Baden
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