Bosque County Votes Count Tops 2100 In General Election
Unofficial returns from County Clerk Jimmie B. Gill show more than 2,100 ballots cast in Bosque County in the state general election. Democratic candidates, where opposed, averaged up to 80 percent, with several races showing a 4-1 margin. The top vote getters were County Clerk Gill, Dist. Clerk Fern R. White, and County Judge Charles K. Ward Jr., all unopposed Democrats, per page 3A Clifton Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque County
Jimmie B. Gill
Attorney General
General Land Office
Agriculture
Gill
Fern R. White
Charles K. Ward Jr
Allen G. Pixton
Chaiman
Mast Coordinating Committee
Hastings Re-elected CTEDD Chairman for Third Term
J Albert Hastings of Craw fills Gap was re-elected by ac clamation to a third one-year term as chairman of the Central Texas Economic Development District at its seventh annual dinner and board meeting. The event was at the Texas State Technical Institute campus. Judge Standifer praised Hastings and presented an extra plaque for another year of service. The meeting also announced officers including Dr G H Radford vice chairman W L Sewell secretary and Rev D Reese treasurer. Congressman Poage spoke briefly and banker Leath offered a cautioned view of the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Albert Hastings
Crawfills Gap
Central Texas Economic Development District
Centaco
Texas State Technical Institute
Hamilton County
H. W. Staridifer
CTEDD
Hastings
Standifer
J. Marvin Leath
First State Bank
Marlin
Albert Hastings
Leath
Gerald R. Ford
J. F. Clawson
Bell County
G. H. Radford
W. L. Sewell
D. Reese
State Polled Hereford Show Declared Tremendous Success
The 1974 State Polled Hereford Show in Clifton drew 145 cattle, the largest state event on record and second only to Fort Worth in Texas this year. Co owners John Finch Corsicana and Glen and Lillian Allen Hillsboro led the top prizes including Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Bulls and the Get of Sire award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Texas
Fort Worth
John Finch
Corsicana
Glen
Lillian Allen
Hillsboro
Finch
Askew Ranch
Sonora
Central Texas Polled Hereford Association
Buck Bridewell
Finch Victor
Central Texas
Glen Allen
County approves second radar unit for patrol use
Commissioners approve buying a second MR-7 radar system for DPS patrols funded by federal revenue sharing. The $2 385 system by Kustom Signals will be purchased outright with a two year warranty and delivery expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Texas Department of Public Safety
Jim Fuller
Kustom Signals, Inc
Chanute
Kan
Meridian
Communications
Dallas
Fuller
Bronstad Enshrined In Luther College Athletic Hall Of Fame
Alvin L. Bronstad of Clifton was among 16 former Luther College athletes inducted during Homecoming weekend at Deborah Iowa college. Dr Reuben Frost served as featured speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin L. Bronstad
Clifton
Luther College
Luther College Athletic Hall of Fame
Deborah, Iowa
Reuben ‘‘Jack’’ Frost
Buxton
Springfield, Mass
Bronstad
Luther
Clifton Lutheran College
Texas
Excellent Chance To Beat Mart Panthers In Friday Clash
Clifton High coach Donald Hennig predicts the Cubs will beat the Mart Panthers at 8 p.m. in Mart after a string of improving performances. The piece names key Cubs players and notes Mart’s speed, I formation offense, and a 4-3 defense, with season records and Harris ratings for both schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Appleby
Cindy Holder
Clifton High School
Cubs
Appleby
CHS
Walter Hansen
Clifton Cubs
Mart Panthers
Mart
Donald Hennig
Clifton High
Hennig
Matt
Tony Hall
Charles Raines
Panthers
Neil Jones
Gary Wright
Bud Medlock
Rayne Berry
Dean Blasingame
Mani
Hillsboro
West
Robinson
Clifton
Joshua
Gatesville
Hamilton
Granbury
Graham
McGregor
Calvert Hoel's Record Shows No Foreclosures In 24 Years
Calvert Hoel, longtime assistant manager of the Federal Land Bank Association serving Bosque Coryell and McLennan counties, retires after 24 years with zero foreclosures. He notes land values rose dramatically from 1950 to the present and cites Bosque County residents as a small share of local business. Hoel, born in 1904, recounts a career spanning Clifton and Clifton farm life, ending as he passes leadership to Bobby Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert Hoel
Womack
Federal Land Bank Association of
Waco
Bosque, Coryell
McLennan
Bosque County
Hoel
Bobby
J. Conrad
Federal Land Bank
The
Land Bank
Clifton
Mr. Hoel
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
Ole J
Alma
Hanson) Hoel
Rural Harmony School
Clifton Academy
Carpenter Brothers
William Cameron Lumber Co
Mager
Bosque Farm Loan Association
Iredell and
Meridian
Calvert
Fireman’s Ball Set for December 7 in Clifton
Fire Chief George Harris announces the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department hosts a ball December 7 from 8 p.m. to midnight with Harold Strand’s Orchestra. Proceeds fund a new booster truck and tickets are limited to 420, available through department members. Public invitation issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Harold Strand
Clifton Volunteer Fire Department
George Harris
Harris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clifton Record
W. R. Poage
D.-Tex
Hereford
Victor Mesa
Radde Ranch
Ford Association
Charles Colvin
Texas State Polled Hereford Association
Erwin Serrien
Maxanne Page
Lennard Radde
Kenneth Radde
Jack Simpson
Helen M. Hardin
Vernon
David Christian
Corpier Motors
E. F E. Stewart
Ford
Stewart
College
Cub
Kenneth Bakke
Jay Culp
John Musselman
Larry Phillip
Bill Pierce
David Anz
Larry Schulze
Sam
Scott Stringer
Wells
Mark Painter
Cubs’ Health
Billy Ted Richard
Richard
Medlock
Wright
Harris Rating System
Ham-Fannett
Cameron Yee
Newton
Alpine
Kenedy
Comanche
Freer
White Oak
Dimmitt
Valley Mills
Big Sandy
Bronte
Groom
Celina
Paradise
Moody
Wortham
Eden
Runge
Sundown
BY Bill Jordan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!