Weather Columnist Fires Up Wild Forecasts Then Gets Cut Off
A Texas columnist admits a failed weather prediction after predicting an early spring. He recalls freezing nights and rare snow, notes regional climate quirks, and reflects on weather memory from wartime postings in Michigan and Japan. He ends by linking to a California quake from recent memory.
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Merlin Show Sponsored by Clifton Band Feb 15
The Clifton High School Band will sponsor Merlin the man of 1000 mysteries at Bettis Auditorium Clifton High School Monday night February 15 at 8 00 p m Tickets for the full evening show cost 1 00 in advance from band members with higher prices at the door Admission 150 for adults and 125 for students Proceeds go to new band uniforms
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Bettis
Band Parents to Meet on February 16
Band parents will hold a meeting Tuesday night at 7 60 p.m. in the band hall. All band parents are urged to attend.
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Clifton High School
Famed Augustana Choir Headlines Here March Two
The Augustana Choir of Rock Island Illinois will give a concert at Trinity Lutheran Church Clifton March 2 at 8 pm. The 70 voice group from Augustana College will tour seven states in 1971 and has performed in Carnegie Hall and Los Angeles Philharmonic venues. The ensemble, directed by Donald Morrison since 1966, has earned high praise from the New York Times and will join MTNA events in Chicago.
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New York Times
Auto Tag Buying Faster it Form Isn t Separated
Texas motorists warned not to detach parts of the three part motor vehicle registration form mailed for 1971 plates. Officials say mail applicants must submit the entire form with fee and $1 handling to receive plates before March deadline. In March, in person applications at county offices speed processing via new computerized system.
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Farm Bureau to Meet Feb 16 in Iredell
Bosque County Farm Bureau plans its monthly gathering at Iredell School cafeteria on Tuesday night February 16, 1971. A covered dish supper starts at 6 30 p m with E B Vanwinkle as host director. Richard K E Taylor Bosque County Farm Bureau agent will present a program on Estate Planning.
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Observance Split Over Washington's Birthday Dates
Banks and government offices plan closures on February 15 or 22 as some observe the official third Monday rule while Clifton VFW sticks to February 22. The U.S. Congress set the date for 1971, causing local confusion as banks post notices and the post office and highway offices prepare varying schedules. The Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars aligns with Feb 22 observance.
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Remove Name From Sex Oriented Ad Mailing Lists
Local Post Office offers machine readable Application for Listing under 39 U S C 3010 to stop sexually oriented advertisements. Forms available at main stamp window. use No 2 pencil. processing takes about 30 days to strike name from lists.
City Opens Vehicle Bids and Sets Election Date
Clifton council opened bids for a police patrol car and a fire department equipment truck and set the city election date for April 3. Mayor O E Pierson announced he will not seek a third term, while the fire truck decision was postponed for department input and a health officer inspected a dog issue.
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N Neighoor
A Gioff
J. B. Alexander
Alexander
Hoff and Isenhower Enter Clifton City Election Field
With three weeks left before the April 3 election Burton M. Hoff filed for City Council. Charles Isenhower announced plans to run for mayor, recalling eight years as mayor across four terms. Incumbent Mayor Pierson will not seek a third term, and two councilmen, Blewett and Morton, undecided about re election. No filings yet for Clifton Independent School District trustees as key board members consider election bids amid a building program.
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Clifton
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Isenhower
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Pierson
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Bill) Blewett
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Rudy?) Johnson
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Edward Bryn
Clifton Independent School District Board of Trustees
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Jack R. Will
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Hill
USDA Plans Federal Meat Inspection for Texas Plants
The USDA announces that all Texas plants operating wholly within the state will come under federal inspection to meet the Wholesome Meat Act of 1967. About 240 plants that do not ship across state lines will be affected, with initial visits to explain requirements and assess business types.
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Clifton
Central Texas
Elton
Cuprecca Air
Aise
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Informae- Uun
Voter Sign Up Extended In Bosque County Vote Push
Bosque County extends the voter registration deadline to February 20 with 18 19 and 20 year olds eligible to register. Behringer counts 8255 registration receipts issued but warns duplicates may inflate figures and expects 20 to 40 duplicates to be voided. About 1971 turnout showed 95344 eligible voters in the county.
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