Bosque County approves 10 percent pay raises for officials
The Commissioners Court granted retroactive pay hikes to January 1 for Bosque County officials. Most annual salaries rise about 10 percent with monthly payouts, including Justices of the Peace and county staff. Senior Citizens program receives a $1,000 annual appropriation as HOTCOG outlines county outreach and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque
Commissioners’ Court
Catherine Terrell
The
Heart of Texas Council of Governments Area Agency On Aging
Waco
County Officials Keep Schedule While Behringer Delayed
County Sheriff John C. Baxter said operations remain unchanged with a two hour service daily. A proposed guideline discussion on personal valuation for county taxes was tabled until Assessor-Collector Ear R. Behringer can meet the group, as he was at a State Comptroller meeting in Austin. The Court will pursue Bosque County Historical Survey Committee with recommended members from each precinct, per chair Mrs. Sam Radde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Baxter
Commissioners’ Court
Ear R. Behringer
Mr. Behringer
Office
Bob Bullock
Austin
Bosque County Historical Survey Committee
Sam Radde
Clifton Faces Future Forecast From Planning Study
Clifton prepares for long range growth as the Planning and Zoning Committee and Citizens' Advisory Committee review a draft study by the Texas Department of Community Affairs. Mayor Jim B. Smith, City Manager Kenneth K. Neystel and other officials discuss goals and next steps while The Clifton Record previews section by section summaries of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Clifton City Hall
Jim B. Smith
Kenneth K. Neystel
Texas Department of Community Affairs
Joe Gieselman
Clifton
Clifton Planning and Zoning Comittee
Clifton Record
Clifton Faces Rapid Growth Demand for Housing Rising
A planning report shows Clifton population may reach 3096 to 3600 by 1995 as older residents increase. Since 1960 to 1970 Clifton grew 104 percent while Bosque County rose only 1.5 percent. The greatest challenge: housing to meet future needs.
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Clifton
Bosque County
Octoner
State Department of Community Affairs
Texas
Patrick J. Kennedy
The
Deaf Community Affairs
Cifton
Was Christmas Worthwhile
A reader asks why many say they are glad Christmas is over and explains December is hard on the pocketbook and the back. The piece reflects on the emotional strain of the holiday season and its effect on readers.
Bank theft at Winn's Stores in Clifton under investigation
Two men entered through an unlocked back door and stole 605 dollars from Winn's Stores Inc. 142 North Ave D. Police Chief Alvin James described the suspects as two Negro males ages 18 to 22. one wore a black leather jacket and the other a black leather cap. Police report also a prowler sighting and obscene calls at a Clifton business.
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Winn’s Stores, Inc
North Ave
Clifton
Alvin James
James
Winn
McLennan County Sheriff's Department
South Ave
Basque County Heart Fund names 1975 chairman
Kenneth Nelson of Clifton will serve as chairman of the 1975 Heart Fund campaign in Basque County, announced by Rev. Frank H. Horak Jr. Nelson, a partner in Aars and Nelson Insurance Agency, will lead volunteers visiting all residential areas in February’s Heart Month to fund research and community programs. Wendell Bearden of the Coyote Community will assist as vice chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Nelson
Clifton
Heart Fund
Basque County
Frank H. Horak Jr
Basque County Heart Association
Nelson
Aars
Nelson Insurance Agency
Bosque County Heart Association
Wendell Bearden
Coyote
Farmers State Bank
Clifton's Economy Faces Shifts in Jobs and Growth
The Clifton report notes education levels higher than Bosque County and nonmetro areas, with manufacturing and services seen as growth sectors. It forecasts continued rise in services and manufacturing share, with agriculture declining, and an average family income of 7102 versus county and urban areas.
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Clifton
United States
Cliifton
Bosque County
Clifton, al
Force County
Page &A
Firemen Plan Valentine Dance in Clifton
The Clifton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors a Valentine Dance featuring The Country Five. Proceeds fund new firefighting equipment. Tickets available at Seles Paint & Wallpaper Store and Bernhardt's Clifton Auto Supply or from fire department members. doors open 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, February 15. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Cki Volunteer Fire Department
Seles’ Paint & Wallpaper
North Ave
Bernhardt
Clifton Auto Supply
West 3Rd St
Clifton Volunteer Fire Department
CHA Re elects Kincheloe as Chairman
The Clifton Housing Authority re elected Mrs. J C Kincheloe as chairman by acclamation at Thursday evening meeting. Vice Chairman Floyd Gray was also re elected by acclamation.
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Cha
Mrs. Kincheloe
Clifton Housing Authority
J.C. Kincheloe
Floyd Gray
Seven Hermann Lodges Install Officers Sunday in Clifton Area
Ottmar E. Vogel of San Antonio will install officers for seven Central Texas Hermann Sons lodges at 2 p.m. Sunday January 19 near Clifton. Lonzo Reagan John Hendrickson and Rose Hanes assist. Also notes the Grand Lodge of Hermann Sons, 162 lodges in Texas, and a Central Texas Fair Association meeting January 17 in Clifton.
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Ottmar E. Vogel
San Antonio
Order of the Sons of Hermann
Texas
Clifton
Lonzo Reagan
Fort Worth
Grand Lodge
John Hendrickson
McGregor
Hermann Sons Home For the Aged
Rose Hanes
Dallas
Order
Hermann Sons
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Justices of the Peace
Will Miles
Meridian
J. Albert
Cran
Walnut Springs
Don C. Armour
Kopperl
Henry Bass
Charles K. Ward Jr
Chairrman
David Christian
Earl R. Behringer
Helen Hardin
Fern White
Jimmie B. Gill
Clifton, Meridian
Vailey Millis
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Johnson
Commissioners
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Justice Court
Clifter
Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home
Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation
Besque County
Mrs. Milton Brown
Winn's
Washington
Lincoln
Jesus
Womack
Seven Sons of Hermann
Waca
Robinson
Riesel
Shire
Hamilton
Priddy
Sons of Hermann Order
Gerpian
Comfort
Texas Hill Country
Central Texas Fair Association
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