Farmers Home Administration praised for 1970-71 impact in Ras aue County
The Record lauds Farmers Home Administration for loaning nearly 1.5 million dollars in Ras aue County during 1970-71. It commends County Supervisor Robert A. Wells and staff for prompt, fair loans. A Clifton nonprofit plans 14 new homes with a Farmers Home loan in process.
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Rasaue County
Farmers Home Administration
Eta Home Administration
Bosque County
Robert A. Wells
Clifton
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Editorial Demands Action on Clifton Low Rent Housing
A Clifton housing editor and commission member criticizes HUD delays in delivering 32 low rent units for Clifton. He accuses HUD and authorities of inaction, urges Washington to respond, and vows further criticism to spur construction and address commuters and housing needs.
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Clifton
Bud
Fort
Dallas
Washington
HUD
Cama
Clift
Farmers Fame Administration
Farmers Home
Nla
Clifton Hansineg Authority
CHA
HTD
Murder and Robbery at Vaughn’s Store in Bosque County
In postwar Bosque County a bold 1878 assault ended in the murder of J. T. Vaughn at his store near Hog Creek. After the theft of the vault money two suspects were captured and later killed by a mob of about 300 men. The account ties local history to a brutal postwar wave of violence.
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Bosque County
Vaughn
Hog Creek
Valley Mills
Mosheim
Evans Ficklin
J. T. Vaughn
Meridian
Tobbaco
M. M. Shrader
Lane
Lamnasas
Eld
Horrell
Hiegens-Horrell
Texas
D. J. Spurlock
W. C. Maples
H. J. Gram
J. H. Gouldy
A. C. Odle
Grass as pollution control and grassland forage asset
The article extols grass as a powerful pollution control and air conditioning ally noting one acre can emit about 2 400 gallons of water daily through evaporation and transpiration, creating a cooling effect akin to a 70 ton AC unit. It discusses grass diversity, breeding programs, and suitability for Texas soils and wildlife needs.
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Charles H. Reeves
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Meridian
Reeves
SCS
Texas
Clifton clubs and state events span a busy week
Miss Jo Ann Hoel and Carrol Hefner attended Girls' State in Austin June 24 to July 1, touring the capital and taking government courses. Lion Hugh Trotter paid off Lion F Edgar Keeling at a supper meeting after a misaddressed name. Boy Scout Troop 76 from Clifton sent 15 members to Camp Tahuaya near Belton, the largest turnout among ten troops. Arthur Cash led as scoutmaster.
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Jo Ann Hoel
Carroll Hefner
Austin
American Legion Auxiliary
Lion
Hugh Trotter
Edgar Keeling
Clifton Lions Club
Fairview
Trotter
Boy Scout Troop 76
Clifton
Camp Tahuaya
Belton
Lou
Neighbors curb hog cholera efforts in Coryell County
County Agent Don Callahan announced that hog cholera control programs in Coryell County have been lifted earlier this year. Hamilton fire officials expect a new rural fire truck by September due to factory delays.
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Coryell County
Don Callahan
Hamilton Herald-News
Hamilton
Grass selection boosts Texan pastures at SCS centers
Scientists at Knox City and other SCS plant material centers evaluate worldwide grasses to find problem solving strains. The 1968 selection Kleingrass, a leafy highly palatable grass, was released in 1968 and is now widely grown in Central Texas for high fertilization pastures and tame forage.
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United States
Texas
Knox City
SCS
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Sam DO. Logan, JR
Thiggers
Rebecca D. Raode
Bosque County Historical Survey
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Meridian Tribune
Eloise Burch
Preston Smith
Gatesville
Waco Marble & Granite Works
First Baptist Church
Laguna Park
Joe Stevens
Cedar Shores
Eugene Shipley
Selmer Erickson
Oliver Reesing
Jamie Zander
Frank Smith
North Ave
Fish Hook Lodge
Healthways and
U. S
Hook
John & Gwen Fowler
Whitney Dam
H. A
Lola Terre
First Federal
First Federal Savings & Loan
Westview
Waco
Save the
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Korn Kist
Family Pac
Roxey
Libby’s
Vienna
Soflin
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Maxwell House
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