Lane Evans Named Directors of Leon Bosque RC&D Project
Robert B. Lane and Ted B. Evans of Clifton were elected directors of the Leon Bosque Resource Conservation and Development Project at the annual meeting. Lane chairs Farmers State Bank Clifton and leads the Clifton Chamber of Commerce. Evans led the city manager petition drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane, Evans
Leon-Bosque Rc&d
Robert B. Lane
Ted B. Evans
Clifton
Leon- Bosque Resource Conservation and Development
Proctor Area Recreation Center
Lane
Farmers State Bank
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
Evans
Cris Pierson
Dahl Memorial Park
Jaycees
Valley
Four Recommendations From Clifton Citizens' Advisory Committee
The committee presented four proposals to Clifton City Council at City Hall on Tuesday evening. They call for reworking 15th Street, building two Little League fields on the old golf course site, extending 9th Street to Hillside Drive, and posting 20 mph speed limits from 3rd Street and North Avenue through Riverside Drive. Chairman Clarence Fields Jr. invited public responses, with plans to publish questions in next week's Clifton Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
City Hall
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
15Th St
9Th St
Hillside Dr
3Rd St
Clifton City and School Elections Set for April 6
Clifton voters will decide city council and school board races on Saturday April 6. Three city aldermen Doyle Crews Bill Vainter and W L Pat Patterson face two year terms ending. Two school board trustees Dr W Key chair map and Jack Hall also seek new terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Doyle Crews
Bill Vainter
W. L
Pat) Patter
Clifton Independent School District Board of Trustees
W. Key
Jack Hall
Bosque County Votes to Join Retirement System
Bosque County Commissioners move to join the Texas County and District Retirement System retroactive to February 1. The county will match four percent of eligible employees' salaries, estimated cost about 9174.72 dollars. The plan allows retirement at age 60 after 12 years of service with a one year waiting period. first retirements possible February 1, 1975. Road closing notice at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Commissioners’ Court
Texas County and District
Charles K. Ward Jr
Earl W. Page
J. F. Cooper
Ward
Texas A&m University
College Station
J. Robert Brown
Texas County and District Retirement System
Austin
Meridian
Brown
Sys
Council Buys Land For New City Hall Parking
The City Council agreed to purchase the Millsap property at Ave E and Live Oak for 12 000 dollars to provide parking for the new city hall and civic center. Two houses will be razed. Bills totaling 5 653.69 were approved, leaving 45 373.69 in the city checking account. The council planned a six inch water line on the north side of the National Building Centers property after easements. Four practice field backstops will be provided with labor from athletic programs. eight boys teams and three girls teams ready to play. No action on bids for four hangers at the municipal airport. Next meeting set for 7 p.m. Tuesday March 12. Mayor Jim B Smith advised council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millsap
Ave. E
Live Oak St
Civic Center
City Hall
National Building Centers, Inc
Texas Steel Building Co
Hank Grissom Construction Co
Clifton
Jim B. Smith
Clifton names VFW Week and 75th anniversary proclamation
Mayor Jim B. Smith proclaims February 17 to 23, 1974 as VFW Week in Clifton to honor the 75th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Robert E. Binford Post 8553 will host a 6:30 p.m. spaghetti supper on Saturday February 16 for members and auxiliary at the VFW Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim B. Smith
VFW
Clifton
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States
Robert E. Binford
VFW Post
Post
Smith
Veterans of Foreign Wars of
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Leroy Williams Seeks GOP Ballot Retention as Chair
Leroy Williams chairman of the Bosque County Republican Party will appear on the GOP ballot in the Republican primary on Saturday May 4. He seeks to retain his chairmanship with no other county or district candidates on the ballot though GOP contests for state offices are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Williams
Bosque County
Republican Party
Williams
Prize Winners In Children's Photo Contest
Winston B. Lucas of Irving announces winners of Clifton yearly children's photo contest. First prize goes to David Gloff, second to Sean Albrecht, third to Becky Allen. Clifton Record to publish photos of all photographed children in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston B. Lucas
Irving
Clifton
David Gloff
Wayne Gloff
Sean Albrecht
Gene Albrecht
Becky Allen
Wayne Allen
Clifton Record
Sock Hop Dance Moves Clifton Seniors Back to 50s
The Clifton High School senior class sponsors a sock-hop at Clifton Elementary School gym from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight on Saturday February 16. Old records from the late 50s and early 60s will be played. Refreshments will be served. The committee invites all to join in the retro fun.
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Clifton High School
Clifton Elementary School
Spirituals Folk Songs In Concert At Clifton High
The Clifton schools stage a Sunday concert featuring grades 3-7 and the High School Chorus. A program of folk songs and spirituals from several countries and the U S East of the Mississippi. Admission is free.
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Clifton High School
U. S
Mississippi River
Joshua
Jericho
la Cucahacha
Valley
Texas
Clifton Man Dies In First 1974 Motor Vehicle Fatality
Herman Hancock, 210 North Ave R, 70, was pronounced dead at the scene after contact with a 1968 pickup at West 5th St and Ave P. Justice of the Peace W R Lively declared him dead. body taken to Clifton Funeral Home by ambulance. Driver listed as R B Johnson of Valley Mills.
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Clifton
Herman Hancock
North Ave. R
West 5Th St
Ave. P. Justice of
West 19Th St
Mittie E. Smith
Valley Mills
Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation
Smith
Christopher C. Smith
Valley
Ten Enlist In Guardsmen Drive For Texas Project
Ten men have joined the local Texas National Guard unit under Project Guardsmen for Texas, with recruitment continuing through February 28. Enlistees include Clifton residents Jerry Patterson Charles Jorgenson Oren Canuteson Alton Heier James Harris Carroll Pierson and Waco residents Charles Yarbrough Billy Garrett Billy Watts Homer Pace.
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National Guard
Project Guardsmen
Texas
Archie H. McDugal
Jerry Patterson
Charles Jorgenson
Oren Canuteson
Alton C. Heier
James Harris
Carroll Pierson
Clifton
Charles Yarbrough
Billy C. Garrett
Billy Watts
Homer Pace
Waco
City Manager Form Favored in Texas Towns Says Mayor
Clifton Texas considers adopting a city manager government. Mayor Jim B. Smith says experienced managers benefit cities and cites unanimous chamber support and a February 23 special election. The article lists powers duties for the administrator and explains how this form keeps elected officials accountable.
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Texas
Clifton
Jim B. Smith
Smith
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
Ted Evans
Bel
Mayer Smith
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FHA
Kathy Steenblock
Ted Steenblock
Future Homemakers of America
Steenblock
Rc&d
Fields
Tem
Armour & Co
Council
McDugal
124Th Calvary
49Th Armored Division
Texas National Guard
TNG
Douglas Railsback
State Guard
36Th Division Association
Houston
Salerno
36Th Texas Division Association
143Rd Infantry
Lelia
Thomas 5. Bishop
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