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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1974
Page
1
Bosque County Commissioners approved retroactive pay increases for county employees and elected officials effective January 1. The raises, set across multiple positions, include new salaries and hourly rates, with a total county payroll impact discussed plus potential annual reviews.
The Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation reports rising admissions from 1703 to 1973 and patient days from 12289 to 16105 after moving to 101 South Ave Clifton in 1972. The $2 million facility adds private rooms and expanded services with 64 beds currently, emergency care, X ray, pathology, two operating rooms, and 24 hour nursing.
The Clifton Cubs Mothers group will meet to decorate the Armory at 9 30 a m on Saturday. The Cub Booster Club also gathers Friday night between 5 30 and 6 to set up tables at the Armory.
The County Employees' Retirement Plan proposal was tabled until January 31 at 9 a.m. in Meridian. Estimates suggest a possible $1000 monthly county contribution matching employee deductions, as Commissioner J F Cooper withdraws his motion for action and plans to wait for the January 31 meeting.
The Texas Highway Commission set a statewide 55 mph limit to begin 12:01 a.m. Sunday January 20 to qualify for federal highway funding. The move affects all highways and local roads with new signs to be posted by the effective date.
Bosque County commissioners seek a technical assistant to plan joining a Heart of Texas Council of Governments criminal justice program. Cecil Mayes outlines two year federal funding with eventual county cost absorption and updated enforcement duties in Hill County as a model. Sheriff Baxter notes wide area needs, staffing limits, and rising crime ahead of possible late summer funding.
Mrs. Al Herzog named executive director of the Clifton Housing Authority succeeding Ada Moody who resigned effective December 31. J C Kinecheloe elected president with Allan B Davis as vice president. L Joe White becomes commissioner alongside Floyd Gray and William T Jordan. Moody’s final report notes full occupancy and a persistent waiting list with no early federal funds anticipated.
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