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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1975
Page
1
A fragmentary line lists Microris and Wwolece with 640 and 454356 numbers from Dalles Texas zip 75235. The readable text shows odd codes and an apparent address sequence. No clear event or person beyond these entities.
Gerald Sormrude owner of Sormrude's Thrif-Tee Super Market in Clifton is chosen president elect of the Clifton Chamber of Commerce. Gene Aary of Nelson Insurance Agency is vice president elect. Charles Raines remains secretary treasurer. Directors for three years include Merle Belcher Parks Windham James Boren Joe White Dr Troy Eggen and Raymond Rogstad. The membership banquet is set for 6 pm Friday April 11 at the National Guard Armory with W C Newberry as speaker.
Clifton’s oldest guard leads a quiet revival as Keyk and associates confront a long standing dispute over Clifton heritage. Local officials weigh claims to preserve a landmark while families seek clarity on ownership and stewardship.
Late filing closes with no contests in Griffon city races as candidates seek council and trustee posts. Dr Donald Gloff plans re election to City Council with no opposition. Will Krueger Sr and Gene Aars also file. Abercrombie undecided. open seats remain for remaining term.
Comptroller Bob Bullock in Austin surprised 809 Texas towns and cities with 41 million in quarterly city sales taxes paid a full month early. Clifton received a net payment of 16, 36.99. The October-December, 1974 quarter payments shift aims to ease cash flow for municipalities.
The Clifton High School senior class sponsors a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday March 8 at the Little Alamo on the Fair Grounds beside the Clifton Livestock Commission office. Proceeds fund the senior trip and items will be available for viewing by all.
Clifton recorded 2.30 inches in February. January brought 2.90 inches, bringing the two month total for 1975 to 5.20 inches, as reported by J. B. Darden Jr.
County Sheriff John O. Baxter asks residents to report clues about the burglary at Brune Pump and WelleS in Valley Mills. About $4,700 of white 4 and 2.5 inch pipe and a $1,200 C-49 Ditch Witch machine were stolen Thursday night. no insurance. Owner Paul Brune offers a reward. Texas Rangers in Waco assist the investigation.
Mrs Parks chairs a $1200 Salvation Army fund drive launching Thursday March 20 to support local welfare services for the underprivileged and their families. Born in Fort Worth she earned a Texas Tech degree and has lived in Clifton 18 years with husband Tom and three children Gil Teresa and Roger.
Bosque Comanche and Hamilton Counties push to form the 217th judicial district, separating Coryell from the four-county 52nd district to improve service. Also covers retirement deductions rising to five percent and budget allocations for court staff and support services.
Clifton High School track teams opened with 73 points to finish third as Gatesville won with a AAA level victory. Standout performers include Randy Kitene in disc and shot put, Jay Culp in 880 and sprints, Scott Stringer in the sprint relays, and Scott Stringer leading mile relay to first with teammates. The Cubs advance to Stephenville Relays next Saturday with events starting at 9 am and finals at 3 pm.
Clifton's 217th Grade Cubettes received basketball awards at the annual banquet after an 8-5 season. They scored 350 points, averaging 27 per game, and placed second in district 22-AA while earning a consolation trophy at the Crawfills Gap tourney. Managers Lisa Harris and Rhonda Ridings also won awards.
The Crawfills Gap Independent School District hosts an open house on Thursday March 6 from 7 until in the evening to let citizens meet teachers and tour the school facilities. Afterward the group will gather in the lunchroom for a PTO business meeting led by Mrs Mavis New with refreshments served.
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