Clifton School District Finances Show Break Even Year
Auditor Thomas C Webb reports Clifton Independent School District operated near break even for 1959 60 with receipts totaling 248 156 64 and expenditures 235 873 97 leaving 12 282 67 cash in all funds. Principal income came from local taxes 72 249 56 state 132 606 44 and federal 591 32. disbursements covered administration teachers salaries and athletic program costs totaling 235 873 97.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Independent School District
Local Birth Announcements From Clifton Dallas and Valley Mills
The notices report births in Clifton and Dallas with ages, dates, and birth weights. Kevin Dwayne Fossett Jr born January 11 1961 weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces to George Fossett Jr and wife. Dana Joe Light born January 15 1961 weighing 7 pounds some ounces to Melvin D Light and wife. Susan Melinda Meyer born December 28 1960 weighing 7 pounds 8% ounces to J E Meyer and wife in Dallas.
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George Fossett Jr
North Avenue J
Clifton
Kevin Dwayne
Dana Joe
Melvin D. Light
Route 3
Valley Mills
Clifton Hospital
J. E. Meyer
North Gilpin Street
Dallas
Susan Melinda
Mr. Meyer
Walter J. Meyer
Clifton Volunteer Fire Department Names Officers
At a January meeting the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department elected Clyde Seljos as president Calvert Bernhardt as chief and Orlette Watson as first assistant chief Homer Mc Dougal as second assistant chief Joe Enochs as first vice president J B Darden Jr as second vice president Albert C Reesing as secretary treasurer and Otis Olson as assistant secretary treasurer Trustees named were J B Darden George M Harris and T F Crawford Retiring 1960 officers include Calvert Bernhardt T F Crawford George M Harris Clyde Seljos Orlette Watson Albert C Reesing Henry A Carr Otis Olson and Herman Landua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Volunteer Fire Department
Clyde Seljos
Calvert Bernhardt
Orlette Watson
Homer McDougal
Joe Enochs
J. B. Darden Jr
Albert C. Reesing
Otis Olson
Mr. Darden
George M. Harris
T. F. Crawford
Jimmy Amundson
Henry A. Carr
Herman Landua
Clifton Personal Notes Move and Health Updates
Mrs. Joe Knochs and Lynne travel to Fort Sumner New Mexico to visit son in law Ted McCollum and family for about two weeks. Olin Johnson and wife visit Clifton from Highlands after Denver City trip. they came from Denver City where they visited daughter Mrs. John Brown and family. Thomas S Donoghue, Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home resident, underwent January 12 leg removal surgery in local hospital and remains a patient. Mrs Ole T Jorgenson of Crawfils Gap fell near Charlie's Cafe and likely suffered a broken hip and knee injury. she is in Clifton hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Knochs
Lynne
Clifton
Fort Sumner
New Mexico
Ted McCollum
Olin Johnson
Highlands
Harold Schulze
Johnsons
Denver City
John Brown
Thomas S. Donoghue
Clifton Lutheran Sunset Home
Donoghue
Sunset Home
Ole T. Jorgenson
Crawfills Gap
Charlie's Cafe
Jorgenson
Clifton Hospital
Pay Boosts Approved For County Employees in Bosque County
The January 13 1961 meeting of the Bosque County Commissioners Court approved about a 10 percent pay raise for all employees including elected officials. Judge J P Ward said the increases align with cost of living and would not raise county taxes this year. Salaries for officials and staff were set with precise monthly, annual, and fee-based scales, including county judge 4400 plus fees, sheriff 4692 plus car and prisoner costs, and numerous deputy and staff pay structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Bosque County
J. P. Ward
Justice of Peace
Thompsons Host Supper and Sock Hop for CHS Band
Mr and Mrs William T Thompson entertained Clifton High School marching band members and guests with a Saturday night supper in the CHS cafeteria on January 14. The event featured corsages and boutonnieres for band members, a green white table theme, and a sock hop in the gym from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. Patrons included district officials and band parents. two Thompson daughters Miriam and Rosemary were band members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton High School
William T. Thompson
CHS
Bill Brown
Kent Appleby
Will J. Krueger Jr
Troy C. Eggen
M. D. Coffman
Krueger
Eggen
Coffman
Clifton Band Parents’ Association
Keith Lynch
Crawford
Clifton
Richard Liardon
Aubrey Roberts
Walter Hansen
Liardon
Marvin Coffman
Jerry Allen
Sam Ralph
Ronnie Sinderud
Ron Swenson
Johnny Outlaw
John Wiggins
Frank Tyler
Leo Young
Wayne Dennis
Ralph Collins
Tommy White
Rod Bramlett
Brent Standefer
Jerry Hill
Stephen Hennig
Olin Knudsen
Johnny Kettler
Frank Billman
Dan
Former Clifton Resident's Son Joins California Firm
R. Dale Olson of Galveston has been named director of instrument research and product development and testing for F. E. Olds & Son Inc of Fullerton California. He will also serve as brass instrument consultant and clinician for colleges universities and studios west of the Rockies. Olson, son of Mr and Mrs Al Olson of Galveston and nephew of Mrs Hugo Schulze of Clifton, studied trumpet at North Texas State College earning a BM in 1956 and an early MS in Trumpet Theory and Performance. He previously worked with Galveston ISD and the Ronald M Schilke Co before joining Olds & Son. He is married to Diane Dolfi with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston News
R. Dale Olson
Galveston
F. E. Olds & Son, Inc
Fullerton
California
Regionald
B. Olds
Olson
al Olson
Tremont Street
Hugo Schulze
Route 2
Clifton
Olds & Son
Rockies
Everette James
Harry James
North Texas State College
Denton
North Texas
Galveston Independent Schools
Ronald M. Schilke Co
Chicago
Diane Dolfi
J. A. Dolfi
Pat Sherwood Recuperates At Family Home After Illness
Pat Sherwood, after more than a week in Clifton hospital, moved to the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Kirby Humphries in Brownwood to recuperate. Ida Greer and daughters Ruth and Velma Brandenburg of Richardson visited, joined by Mrs. Greer’s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs John W Blewett. Guests Tuesday included Mr. and Mrs R L Johnson of Richardson. Mr Blewett returned to work briefly Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Sherwood
Clifton Hospital
Kirby Humphries
Brownwood
Mr. Sherwood
Ida Greer
Ruth Greer
Velma Brandenburg
Richardson
Prize Winning Photos From Winston Lucas Studio Winners Named
Three youngsters win top honors in a photo contest judged by Winston B. Lucas Studios from a November session. Julie Ann Krueger, David Craig Culp, and Lori Blewett receive bronze, sepia, and portrait gifts for their placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston B. Lucas
Julie Ann Krueger
Will J. Krueger Jr
Beta Beta Chapter Meets Here Jan. 14
Members of the Beta Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met January 14 at First Methodist Church in Clifton. A luncheon was served by the church’s Woman's Society of Christian Service. Honored guests included school superintendents and wives from Clifton, Hico, Fairy, Meridian, Valley Mills, Walnut Springs, and Hamilton. A talk on The Status Of Education followed.
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Beta Beta
Delta Kappa Gamma
First Methodist
Clifton
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Kent Appleby
O. C. Cook
Hico
Frank Haynes
Fairy
Joe White
Meridian
C. E. Pierson
Pierson
Lottie Bettis
Oranella Eckert
E. B. Harris
O. R. Jenson
M. B. Jameson
W. W. Land
W. H. McCown
Eddie Parks Martin
Charley Miles
Frederick Pearson
P. Joe Dahl
M. W. Bonds
Elsie Coston
R. O. Lane
Leonard Walker
Valley Mills
E. M. Adams
Urey Cook
Walnut Springs
Robert Wells
H. T. Bass
Jess Jenkins
O. H. Brummett
L. J. Timmerman
B. J. Jernigan
Eugene Tate
Brents Witty
Hamilton
Lake Whitney Growth Drives Bosque County Valuation Rise
Bosque County sees a 1.5 million dollar increase in assessed value from 1950 to 1960 driven by Lake Whitney growth. Behringer notes Lake Whitney area accounts for 648 020 of the total rise with plats such as Beachland Shore Acres Bestview Lakeside Village and Laguna Park contributing differing amounts to the 1960 valuation list.
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Bosque County
Lake Whitney
Earl R. Behringer
Bestview Lakeside Village
Chevyland
Cooney Cavern
del Mar
Hanna
Laguna Park
Lakeridge
Lakeside Village
Lakewood Harbor
Holiday Point
Light House
Mooney Village
H Park
Shuler Lake Park
Ridgewood
Shuler Point
Vinson
Roadside City
Fisherman's Haven
Big Rocky Camp
Big Rocky Point
Greenwood Oose
Hiabeeeestesaee
Harold’s Place
Lakeline Acres
L & M Twin
Steele Creek
Idlewild
Abel and Bancroft Form Midland Petroleum Partnership
Malcolm D. Abel of Midland and James R. Bancroft of San Francisco organize Abel Bancroft, a limited partnership with Midland offices. They will manage petroleum properties and acreage development across West Texas New Mexico the Four Corners North Dakota and Rocky Mountain regions.
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W. C. Abel
Route 2
Clifton
Malcolm D. Abel
Midland
Abel
Abel & Bancroft
West Texas
New Mexico
Four Corners
Rocky Mountain
North Dakota
University of Texas
Plymouth Oil Company
BBM Drilling Company
Ghief
W. E. Bakke Oil Company
Girl Scout Troop 305 Grows to 15 Members in Clifton
Clifton is home to Girl Scout Troop 305 now boasting 15 members aged 10 to 13. The group meets Tuesdays at 4 PM at First Baptist Church with leaders Mrs. Frances B Wood and Mrs. R B Gibbs as they prepare for a cookie sale running January 27 through February 4, with a booth set for January 28 in front of E R Keeling Co. Proceeds fund improvements to the Girl Scout Camp near Belton. Members: Betty Bean Patricia Chambers Kathleen Cox Edna Ruth Dixon Billie Gibbs Cathy Howard June Lange Diane Little Sharon Martin Linda Mc Millan Marla Peterman Nancy Lormrude Anita Wallace Mary Wiggins Jeffreylin Wood.
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Clifton’s
First Baptist Church
Frances B. Wood
R. B. Gibbs
E. R. Keeling Co
Belton
Clifton
Betty Bean
Patricia Chambers
Kathleen Cox
Edna Ruth Dixon
Billie Gibbs
Cathy Howard
June Lange
Diane Little
Sharon Martin
Linda McMillan
Marla Peterman
Nancy Lormrude
Anita Wallace
Mary Wiggins
Jeffreylin Wood
Cubs Seek 6th District Win As Clifton Faces Lorena
Clifton High's Cubs pursue their sixth straight district victory at home against Lorena Saturday night January 21 after beating Connally and Glen Rose. Clifton girls losses mirror the boys, with high scorers John Willenborg Marcus Jermstad and Nihela Dossman leading the offense in two key games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton High
Cubs
Lorena
Clifton Boys
Clifton
Connally
Glen Rose
Clifton Girls
John Willenborg
Marcus Jermstad
Jim Willenborg
Gordon Arnold
Clifton A
Dale Sinclair
Robert Saucier
Cub
Nihela Dossman
Santa Fe Reports Strong Clifton Freight Year
Santa Fe Clifton office records show 1960 freight activity with 465 cars shipped outbound and 499 inbound, totaling 964. Flour and feed shipments rose to 131 outbound from 60 in 1959, while other items declined. major consignors include Texas Milling Company and Clifton Livestock Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Santa Fe Railway
Howard Spivey
Santa Fe
Texas Milling Company
Wilson Building Materials Co
Clifton Livestock Commission Company
Clif- Tex Manufacturing Co
Clifton cattle market steady to strong as 575 head sold
Prices quoted from Cliftos buyers show eggs 33c per dozen for large, 30c for medium and B large, pecans 25c per pound, cream 40c per pound, grains with oats 55c a bushel and wheat 1.75. Cattle ranged with slaughter steers 23 to 25.75, cows 15 to 17, bulls 17 to 19.50, stocker cattle 20 to 28.50, cows and calves 135 to 225, hog top 17.50 and lamb top 13.50.
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Clifton
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Glenn Ringness
Ringness
Clifton Independent
Thomas C. Webb
U. S
State Board of Education
Katie Outlaw
Fire Department
Thompsons
Cludes
Denny Beckner
Jack Finn
Fletcher Hereford
Paul Neighbors
J. B. Culp
Culps
Lori Blewett
J. W
Bill) Blewett Jr
Blewetts
Lucas
Clifton Record
Clifton High-Mart
Aubrey Robers
Fred West
Susan Witcher
Peggy Aars
Randy Outlaw
Kaye Conrad
Martha Smith
Donna Greenwade
Cynthia Harris
Betty Albrecht
Nancy Swenson
Kay Kincheloe
Tfe
Abels’ Son
Bancroft
San Francisco
Texas-Oklahoma
Old Marland Oil Company
Continental Oil Company
Abel-Bancroft
Mid-America
Cliftos
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