Clifton Voters Face Decision on City Manager Form
Clifton Mayor Jim B. Smith urges adoption of a city manager system arguing it is a full-time professional job, ensures steady governance, and lets the Council set policy. A petition with 20 percent of last election voters could trigger a special election within 40 days. Local cost details and qualifications remain to be outlined as supporters push for informed voter approval.
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Clifton Record
Waller
Oil Fliers Spur Bosque County Investment Hopes
A vintage Bosque County oil promotion lists wells and companies from Ranger Desdemona to the Leon River area. It notes a Ray Farm Deep Test well at Spring Creek and cites Harry Sinclair’s firm as a major lessee.
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Bosque County
Ranger
Desdemona
Leon River
Somervel County
Bosque
Ray Farm
Oil & Miracle
Texas Eagle Oil Co
Spring Creek Oil Co
Clifton Record Opinion Reports Local Police Changes
The column notes Sheriff Baxter and Patrolman Waller underwent surgery after illness and injury. Clifton gains a three man police force with Acting Chief Grissom and Patrolman Myers taking new duties. It also discusses dog regulation timing, newspaper costs, and national issues on postal rates, fuel, and Texas oil.
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Bosque County
John O. Baxter
Clifton
Homer Waller
Baxter
Meridian Hospital
Waller
Goodall-Witcher Hospital Foundation
A. L
Bill” Grissom
Ronnie Myers
Grissom
Myers
Senior Citizens Corner at Iselle holds covered dish luncheon
The Senior Citizens and friends enjoyed a Friday gathering with 88 registered. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jodie Reesing of Stanford and Lisa Parez of Clifton. A sing song, piano, and birthday tributes followed, with Mayor Jim B. Smith visiting and Martha Lyons returning from sick leave. Next Friday features more music at the center.
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Henry Hallowell
Jodie Reesing
Stanford
Lisa Parez
Clifton
Yesteryear
Mrs. Hanks
Johnnie Huse
Emma Jane
Mrs. Williams
Melvin Anderson
Robert Ragsdale
Stella Vickery
Beulah Boyd
Nathan Jones
Earl Hanks
Harriett Apple
Jim B. Smith
Martha Lyons
Martha
Letters To The Clifton Record Readers Share New Year Wishes
A reader asks for renewal of The Clifton Record subscription remembering past editors and noting changes. The letter mentions Crawfills Gap news and praises a new year wish. The missive is signed by Mrs. Ted Peterson formerly Helen Burreson. The issue includes safety tips on removing refrigerator doors to prevent injuries from a Texas A&M consumer education expert.
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