Former Bosque County man to resign assessor post
A.C. Gus Rockway, longtime Texas County Tax Assessor, will resign effective December 31 after 18 years in office. A successor will be appointed to fill the remaining two years of the term begun in 1975 by the Texas County Board of Commissioners. Rockway, a Guymon native, has held retail and public service roles and led regional assessor groups.
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A.C
Gus) Rockway
Texas County
Okla
Rockway
Texas County Board Ofommissioners
Boeckway
Northwest Assessors’ Association
Assessors
Meridian Hospital to Offer Skilled Nursing Care Pilot
Meridian Hospital joins a Social Security Administration pilot with the Texas Department of Welfare to provide extended nursing care locally. O Ray Hurst and Stanley Parks announce the project, noting low acute bed occupancy but demand for long term services, with completion aimed for 1978 and up to 100 beds per participating hospital.
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Meridian Hospital
Social Security Administration
Texas Department of Welfare
O. Ray Hurst
CAE
Austin
Meridian Medicare
Medi
Parks
Meridian
Legislators Convene About Changes to State School Financing
State Senator Tom Creighton and multiple state representatives met with county judges and school officials in Bosque and Coryell counties to discuss proposed changes to the school financing law. Officials warned Bill 1126 could raise local taxes or cut teacher numbers if unaltered, while lawmakers agreed a change is needed and that surplus funds may fund local tax relief.
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Meridian
Tom Creighton
Jerry Donaldson
Lyndon Olson Jr
Ed Mayes
Charles K. Ward Jr
Bosque County
Coryell County
Doug Smith
Clifton Independent
Richard Liardon
Truestee Jean Reeder
Striper Action Leads Lake Whitney Report
The Lake Whitney Association notes striper activity dominates the lake where cool rain dampens fishing yet crappie and black bass bite. Lake level sits at 533.14 feet with 0.81 inches weekly rainfall and 51 degree water. Notable catches include John Cullum's 54.2 pound black bass on a Hellbender and Leo Kirby's 5.2 pound striped bass on a dark Hellbender.
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Lake Whitney Association
Bes
Lake Whitney
John Cullum
Leo Kirby
Market report notes price shifts and value buys this season
Texas market analyst Mrs. Gwendo lyne Clyatt of Texas A&M Extension reports higher ham prices due to heavy Christmas demand. Boston butt roasts and pork cuts offer value. beef remains favorable with ground, corned, chuck, round, liver on specials. Poultry back to normal after Thanksgiving with whole fryers on ads. Eggs expected steady until January. Vegetables and fruits listed as affordable options. Rice suggested for quick, economical meals.
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Texas
Gwendolyne Clyatt
Rotary to hear Joe Stevens in Clifton
Joe Stevens of Clifton a wildlife biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will speak at the Bosque County Rotary Club luncheon on December 23 at Schmidt's Downtown Restaurant. He was assigned to Bosque and nearby counties in May 1959 and serves as a part time minister for First Baptist Church of Laguna Park. His hobby for over 20 years has been breeding raising and hunting with registered Walker fox and coyote hounds.
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Joe Stevens
Clifton
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Bosque County
Schmidt
Bosque
First Baptist Church of
Laguna Park
Tower to Speak on Business Outlook at Texas Biz Banquet
U.S. Senator John Tower will address changes from the new Congress at the Texas Association of Business banquet January 13. He is the principal speaker for a 7:30 p.m. dinner at the Temple Knights of Columbus Hall, with a 6:30 p.m. reception. The theme is What Can Business Leaders Expect. Capitol Region members include Austin Waco Temple Killeen Rockdale Belton Copperas Cove and Harker Heights.
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John Tower
Congress
Texas Association of Business
Texas
Temple Knights of Columbus
Tower
Capitol
Austin
Waco
Temple
Killeen
Rockdale
Belton
Copperas Cove
Harker Heights
Visitors Day scheduled by Bosque County Art Club
Members voted to designate Tuesday January 25 as Visitors Day inviting prospective members. Dues remain five dollars, to fund demonstrations. January officers are Zeda Jameson president and Dagney Haffey public relations, with Marcelle Sauer vice president Caroline Bosworth secretary and Dusty Martin treasurer.
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Bosque County Art Club
Zeda Jameson
Marcelle Sauer
Caroline Bosworth
Dusty Martin
Dagney Haffey
Fehler Family Announces Daughter Kari Shea Birth
Mr and Mrs Doug Fehler of Mineola announce the birth of a daughter Kari Shea born November 30 at Mother Francis Hospital Tyler. She weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Fehler Jr and Mr and Mrs Henry Brynie of Clifton.
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Doug Fehler
Mineola
Kari Shea
Mother Francis Hospital
Tyler
Charles Fehler Jr
Henry Brynie
Clifton
Heart of Texas Council of Governments Executive Committee Meeting
The executive committee of HOTCOG will meet at 12 noon Thursday December 16 in the council conference room at 110 South 12th Street in Waco.
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Heart of Texas Council of Governments
Council Conference
South 12Th St
Waco
VA Plans $10 Million Computer Center at Hines 1977
The Veterans Administration outlines fiscal year 1977 construction plans including a $10 million computer center project at Hines Illinois.
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Veterans Administratration
Hines
Zion Church Christmas Family Night Serves with Dishes
Members of Zion United Church of Christ Women’s Guild and Churchmen’s Fellowship held a Christmas Family Night on December 7 with covered dish supper and carols led by Mrs. Frank Horak Jr. Proceeds were given to Evangelical Children's Home in St. Louis.
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Zion United Church of Christ's
Womens Guild
Churchmen's Fellowship
Frank Horak Jr
Evangelical Children’s Home
St. Louis
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