71 Was Busy Year Clifton Record Headlines
A compact recap of 1971 Clifton area news highlights from The Clifton Record year in review. Key items include volunteer firemen replacing equipment, local government oaths, housing plans, school and hospital developments, census counts, a hog cholera quarantine, and Lake Whitney events shaping community progress.
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Clifton
Bosque Valley
Lake Whitney
Clifton Record
Leslie Vance
Byron McClellen
Farmers Home
Cubs
Clifton Hospital
United States
Hill-Burton
Bosque County
Clifton School Board
W. W. Land
K. A. Sparks
Turkey Hatchery
Bosque Memorial Museum
New Hospital
Coon Creek
Garden Club
Bosque Cancer Crusade
New City Hall
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
Fred Crocker
Morgan
Lions Club
Cub
Debbie Rosamond
Star Rt. 1
Harris Belcher Elected President at Clifton Volunteer Fire Meet
At the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department's first 1972 meeting, Merle Belcher was chosen president with David Kettler first vice president and Charlie Powers second vice president. George Harris was named chief, Jamie Zander first assistant chief, Harold Kettler second assistant chief, Jerry Sadler secretary treasurer, and James Fuller assistant secretary treasurer. Trustees named were Sam Logan Dick Eaton and Charlie Jorgenson. The New Year’s Eve Firemen’s Ball raised funds for replacement equipment.
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Clifton
Drop Of Ink Upon A Thought New Year Reflections
The column writer pens a New Year piece while feverish at 102 degrees reflecting on twelve years of column history. He recalls hospital visits in 1971 and notes the upcoming senior status of early readers now in college, plus past reader reaction to a controversial piece about women and career girls.
Important mail brings 1972 Texas license plate renewals
More than seven and a half million Texas vehicle owners will receive renewal applications from the Motor Vehicle Division. Renewal forms, fees, and a $1 per vehicle fee must be sent to the local county tax office if applying by mail. License plates ship after February 1 with a deadline of midnight April 1.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Highway Department
Dallas
Two More Arrested In Fenns Burglary
Two more suspects, James Robert Thomas and George Courtney, both of Waco, were charged with burglary in the Fenns Fashion and Beauty Salon break in Clifton. They were jailed in Bosque County with $25,000 bonds set. A third man, L. D. Douglas, also from Waco, was arrested the next day. Sheriff Baxter credited citizen tips for rapid arrests and said some stolen merchandise had been recovered.
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Parade
Cub Booster Club
Parks
Wirz
Fair & Rodeo
Cubs
Clifton G. Mart
Gap
Hamilton
Lake Whitney
Bosque County
Santa Fe Crossing
Granbury Pirates
Norse Church
Cub
Cancer Society
Bosque Unit
Crusade
Bosque River
Clifton
Hillsboro
Fenn
James Robert
Buddy Boy Thomas
George Courtney
N. 6Th St
Waco
John Baxter
L. D. Douglas
Bosque
Meridian
Baxter
Fenn's
Tax Assessor-Collector Warns of $1 Penalty on 1971 Taxes
Bosque County Tax Office informs taxpayers that Senate Bill 414 requires a $1 penalty on each past due 1971 tax statement issued after February 1 1972. Paying by February 1972 avoids the penalty though funds go to the Legislative Property Tax Committee. Earl R Behringer signs the notice.
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Senate
Texas
Bosque County
State of Texas
Legislative Property Tax Committee
Earl R. Behringer
Clifton Teams Win Meridian Tournament Titles
Clifton Varsity boys and girls won the Meridian tournament held December 28 to 30. The Cubs defeated Tolar 48-28 then Crawford 40-32 and edged Morgan 54-49 in the final with Doug Symank scoring and Russell Symank rebounding strongly. Clifton Girls also won the Meridian title beating Crawford Tolar and Valley Mills. Clifton Boys open district play January 11 against Robinson.
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Clifton
Clifton Cub Boy Cagers
Tolar
Doug Symank
Russell Symank
Cubs
Doug
Bay
Crawford
Russell Hail
Morgan
J. Griffith
Holt
D. Griffith
Drain
D. P Canuteson
Russell Hall
Eugene Dreyer
Tommy Hienderson
Valley Mills
Lee Stanley
McGregor
Robinson
Junior Girl Scouts Visit Local Hospital Christmas Day Cheer
Troop 218 of Clifton charity students brought Santa favors to patients at the Clifton hospital on December 21. They then caroled at the Clifton Sunset Home and in several resident homes before attending a Christmas Party.
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Girl Scouts of
Clifton
Clifton Sunset
Junior Girl Scouts
Special Notice to Public on Vehicle Crossing Prohibitions
Stephen G. Baggs of Waco Safety Education issues a notice prohibiting crossing sidewalks or driving through driveways, parking lots, or entrances without a full stop. Vehicles may not cross or turn at intersections for right or left turns onto streets or highways.
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Stephen G. Baggs
Safety Education, Service of
Waco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hog Creek
Hospital
Clifton Growth
Melvin Warren Art
Ft. Fisher
Isenhower
Hill
Texas Medical Records Convention
Betty McDougal
James Prescher
DHS
Odie Federson
Salvation Army
Whitney
Chemical Limestone Products, — Inc
Merle Belcher
Palmer
Beto
Lions Banquet
New Citizens’ Committee
Council
Kenneth
New Med School
Houston
Salvation Army Service Unit
Mosheim Water Corp
Kent
City OK
Lbr. Co
CenTex Fair
James E. Wier
Farmers Home Admin. OK
Drouth
Harris
Belcher
Farmerstate Bank
Central Texans
Clifton Bank
Leon Smith
Clifton Boys & Girls
Meridian Tourney
Girl Scouts
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