11 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1971
Page
1
A columnist vents strong views on Joe Frazier's victory over Muhammad Ali, mocking Ali's persona and finances. The piece contrasts Rogers philosophy with contemporary pride while lamenting Ali's postfight commentary and half a million-dollar purse.
The Farmers Home Administration approved an insured $85,000 loan to Cranfills Gap Housing Development Inc to finance six rental homes for low and moderate income rural seniors and families in Cranfills Gap area. Private investors provide funds while FHA services and guarantees repayment with interest.
The 1.7 million building program was halted by federal orders linked to Nixon era action. A new bid opening date is set for April 8 at Clifton City Hall, per hospital administrator Jim B. Smith.
More than 70 land owners in the Nehs and Meridian Creek Watersheds heard a program, asked questions, and voted to continue planning for earthen flood control dams at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Ben Phodes chaired. Charles Reeves outlined steps from application to operation. project now at plan authorization stage.
Community signup for a summer baseball program begins with an March 2 meeting electing Rev Frank Horak as president and Clinton Linderud as vice president. Registration runs to April 3 with fees of 6.00 for Pee Wee and Freshman and 7.50 for Junior divisions. birth and team details noted.
The 1970 Census tallies Bosque County population at 10,966, up 1.5 percent since 1960, with 4,231 households and 5,624 housing units. White residents number 10,509, 95.8 percent, plus 402 Negroes and 55 of other races. rural share 76.5 percent, urban 23.5. Median owner house value $86,400. median tenant rent under $30.
One candidate withdraws from the mayoral contest as A. M. Buck Greenwade signs a withdrawal. Jack Rowland files for county school trustee Precinct No 2, while J. W. Shipp seeks re election. Incumbent James Gibbs later files for Precinct No 4. Clifton mayor race leaves Charles Isenhower unopposed. Ballot order shows Morton Ledbetter Blewet Jr. Burton Hoff fifth.
Seventeen first division winners at the District UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest held at Baylor University in Waco on Saturday March 4 include seven students who will enter the state contest. Read on for the names of the ensembles and students earning first division ratings in Class I.
A two division volleyball tournament at Clifton High School Gymnasium runs March 8, 26, 27 starting at 6 PM each night. Admission 20 cents students 50 cents adults. Men teams: Clifton Veridan Valley Mills Waco Idell Jonesboro. Women teams: Clifton Meridian Crantiffs Gap Waco Gatesville Jonesboro Idrrell. Journey First and second and consolation awards planned for both divisions.
County tax assessor Earl Behringer released a precinct by precinct voter tally. This year 5130 registered by Jai, 31, and 129 more during a February grace period, totaling 259. The grand total is 85 fewer than last year, with only 6 of 16 precincts showing increases.
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