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Clifton Record

Location

Clifton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 2010

Page

4

Panhandle rancher tracks down 1919 con gang in dramatic tale

James Franklin Norfleet of Hale County exposed a bold fraud by Reno Hamlin and five partners led by Joe Furey. After $800 became $28,000 and then $45,000 vanished, Norfleet pursued the swindlers across states, aided by lawmen and family. He spent five years and $75,000, dying in 1967 at age 92.

Frank Norfleet

Resolution of providence and a bowl of peas

A personal reflection recalls a New Year resolve to provide for family and seek meaningful work. After a tough move and a quiet holiday season the author lands new jobs for self and spouse, finds a better home and solid savings, and credits faith with guiding a happier path.

Clarification on FBI Training and Convention Costs

Commissioners' Court addressed questions about charges for FBI training and a California FBI convention. Sheriff Malott said the training occurred in Texas and that Chief Deputy Flood attends the California convention funded by the county for training, with Flood covering travel and lodging.

Commissioners’ Court FBI Anthony Texas California Robert Flood National FBI Acad Flood

Angel Tree coordinators thank donors and local supporters

The Clifton Angel Tree Coordinating Committee thanks Clifton residents who took angels from the trees donated money and toys and acknowledges Brookshire's BJ's Western Wear The Works Clifton churches and The Clifton Record for hosting and publicity in making Christmas memorable for local children.

Angel Tree Coordinating Committee Brookshire

No Excuses Letter on A Wounded Buck and Ranch Ethics

A Clifton Record columnist denounces a road shooter who wounded a private buck on fenced grazing land. The piece condemns trespass, careless firing, and animal cruelty while honoring a nearby man who ended the buck’s suffering and plans to use the meat. The author recalls a past cattle slaughter tied to similar wrongdoing and urges respect for life.

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