The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 93, No. 26, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 30, 1988 Page: 1 of 26
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on veteran’s
Bosque
July 4,1
for the American
322 and Veterans
Wars Post 8563.
The decals will be
the headstones at
with flags which were
Courthouse Offices
To Bo Closed July 4
MERIDIAN - According to
county officials, the courthouse in
Meridian will be closed in obser-
vance of Independence Day next
Monday, July 4.
Regular business hours will re-
sume the next day.
BCCFA Summer Melodrama
Evil Villain To Wreak Havoc
During 'Picnic In The Park’
CLIFTON - Boo! Hiss! The evil
villain has returned to once again
menace an innocent maiden in the
Bosque County Conservatory of
Fine Arts Theatre’s summer
melodrama which will be performed
at 6 p.m. on July 4 as part of the
City of Clifton’s “Picnic in the
Park” celebration.
A second performance is set for
July 9 at 3:30 p.m. at the square in
Meridian. Both performances are
open to the public at no charge.
This year’s melodrama will be
The Wild Flowering of Chastity or
Chaste Across the Stage by Dutton
Foster. The play centers on the aw-
ful antics of Desmond Darkacre, the
vile villain played by Harlos Bohan-
nan of Walnut Springs, as he tor-
ments poor Chastity Wildflower,
the innocent young maiden played
by Julie Bertelsen of Clifton.
Other characters include Terence
Truelung, the hero, played by War-
ren Garland of Waco; Aunt Ab-
sinthe, the aged aunt, played by
Sandra Napieralski of Clifton; Hen-
ry Homeward, the senile banker,
played by C.B. Davis of Valley
Mills; Melody Bopeep, a long-lost
sister, played by Joanne Woods of
Clifton; Violet Nightshade, a sister
with a shady past, played by Karen
Murphy of Clifton; and Sheriff Tin-
foil, a lawman, played by Joe White
of Clifton.
The satirical melodrama focuses
on Chastity’s attempt to fight off an
evil villain and hold on to the mort-
gage to her humble home while en-
listing the help of her aunt, a kindly
banker, her one true love, a mysteri-
ous stranger, her older sister, and
a confused upholder of justice.
The play is under the direction of
Cheryll Robertson of Clifton, with
Cindy Parks of Meridian as assis-
tant director. Joanne Rinewalt of
See MELODRAMA, Page 2A
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JULY 4 MELODRAMA - This scene from "The
Wild Flowering of Chastity” depicts the villain,
Desmond Darkacre, played by Harlos Bohannan,
as he snarls at poor Chastity Wildflower, the in-
nocent young maiden, played by Julie Bertelsen.
The melodrama will unfold Monday, July 4, at
8 p.m., at the annual "Picnic in the Park.” Every-
one is invited. See related story.
—Photo By Karen Murphy
Bosque Grand
Probe of
—
w
MERIDIAN-One insider at
the Bosque County Courthouse
called it a “secret investigation
that everyone knew about . wetl,
just about everyone."
Last week the £
which on May 26
veaed to reopen the investi-
gation.
According to John Terrill, who
is again serving as special prose-
cutor, the same four charges as
Meetings Act ,
Terrill, the Erath County Die-
aLrr&tffAr
findings, but said that no indict-
ments have yet been returned.
He said that the term of the
present grand jury panel has
been extended % <
testify.
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ASSOCIATION
1988
THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1988
Volume 93, Number 26
TWO SECTIONS
1988 'Picnic In The Park’
To Be Held Monday, July 4th
Commissioners’ Court To Use
CPA To Assist With ’89 Budget
CLIFTON — Planners are en- return visits from some tried-and-
thusiastic about the 1988 version of true ones, promise a fun-filled day
the 4th of July “Picnic In The for patrons of the annual Indepen-
Park,” which will be held next Mont, dence Day celebration, as a wide
day at Clifton Municipal Park. J* variator of activities, programs, and
Several new attractions, plus foods will be available^
Center stage will be the newly-
constructed gazebo which is located
in the tennis court area of the park.
mosphere. • 10:40 a.m.-Speech on Clifton
A tentative schedule of events and progress by Mayor Kent Westley
activities has been established, and #11 a.m.—Horseshoe tourna-
as of early this week looked like ment gets underway at horseshoe
thin- pits near American Legion buiding
• 8 a.m.-4 p.tn.-American • 11 a.m.-Performance by 2nd
Legion flea market and 3rd grade square dancers
• 9 a.m.—River Run Marathon • Noon-1 p.m.-The Gapians pro-
_______„_________________ (starts at Clifton National Bank vide musical entertainment
Emcee for the morning’s programs parking lot and concludes near the • 1-2 p.m.—2nd and 3rd grade
is Don Finstad, while Rosalyn and flag pole at the heart of the July 4th square dancers again perform
Joe White will emcee during the af- activities in the park) *1:30 p.m.—Dominoe tourna-
ternoon. • 9:30 a.m.-Flag-rateing ment begins
According to Essie Green, this ceremony conducted by Cub Scouts
year’B chairman, people from • 9:45 a.m.—Ribbon-cutting
throughout the area are invited to ceremony at new Gazebo
participate in some or all of the ac- • 9:50 a.m.—Patriotic address by
tivities in the park. Doranne Stansell
• 10 a.m.—Tennis tournament
preliminaries begin
• 10:15 a.m.—Music by Jack
Gregory
“There’s something for every-
one,” she said, noting that the em-
• 2 p.m.—Pianist Leonard
Michalach performs
• 3:30 p.m.—Sing-along with Joe
and Rosalyn White
• 4 p.m.—Tennis tournament fi-
nals begin
• 5 p.m.—The Shiloh Singers
perform
See PICNIC, Page 3A
By W. LEON SMITH Hanson explained to the court that as long as the commissioners
Clifton Record Editor that $2,500 had been budgeted for and judge have a grand jury hang-
MCPmiAN Rnanuo fniintv requisitions and probably would not ing over their heads and they need
dinners wted unanimmisl v be spent this fiscal year. She sug- to protect themselves from any kind
MnnHnv mnrnin? during a snecial g«*ted that these funds be used to of error, obtaining professional as- phasis will be on having a good tune
wk-ta-WH- sutance from the C.P.A. might be n. *
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— - - - - - Commissioner Calvin Rueter said See CPA, Page 8A
Auditor Sallie Tomlinson had prior
to the meeting come to the same
conclusion...that the two could not
work with each other, after which
Hanson read the following
statement:
“Due to the unrest in the court-
house, due to the fact the Commis-
sioners’ Court is unable to work
with the auditor, due to the fact we
must do everything as right as pos-
sible to avoid litigation, due to the
fact we need a competent person
with computation expertise and
knowledge regarding the do’B and
don’ts of the budget process, I am,
therefore, recommending to the
Attorney General Opinion
Suggests That County Judge
Hanson Was Right All Along
W. LEON SMITH
Record Editor
MERIDIAN — A controversy over
who has authority to sign informa-
--------- ----------- - — turns relating to court cases reached
Court to continue our previous another plateau last Monday at the
agreement with Mr. Tommy Riggs, regular "Mating of the Commission-
C.P.A., of Waco, to assist in the —•«—- n-
preparation and presentation of the
budget.”
Hanson said she had hoped that
since the county auditor tended to
represent the views of a certain con-
stituency in the courthouse, “maybe
she could show me a way I haven’t
seen” to find the funds sought by
various departments and assist
with budget intricacies. CLIFTON — Law enforcement
Tomlinson said it wasn't the agencies serving both Clifton and
responsibility of the auditor to get Boeque County urge residents to
involved in the budget, that the obey the law and exercise care when
gina Hanson read the summary of
an opinion dated June 28, 1988,
signed by Texas Attorney General
Jim Mattox.
Hanson explained that county
court cases requiring trials had
been put on hold back in January
of this year when District Attorney
CLIFTON - The Goodall-Witcher
Hospital Foundation announces the
formation of the John B. (Burke)
Stroud, Jr. Endowment Fund with
the anonymous donation of $1,000
last week to open m
a fund in memory g*8
of the Clifton "
youth.
Burke, the son
of John B. (Abe) f 3
and Fran Stroud
of Clifton, died
June 14 after a
lengthy illness.
He was a 1987 ________
graduate of Burks Stroud
Clifton High School.
“The hospital previously had an
endowment fund, established
account and only the interest
earned off the funds is used. The
Goodall-Witcher Hospital uses such
interest for operating and capital
expenses.
“The John B. (Burke) Stroud, Jr.
Endowment comes at a time that is
a critical one for the rural hospital
system,” reports Smilji. “Local gifts
and fund-raising will play a crucial
role in the future survival of the
small hospital.”
The American Hospital Associa-
tion reported that a recent survey
by the National Association for
Hospital Development (NAHD)
found that overall contributions to
hospitals and other health care in-
stitutions jumped 37 percent be-
tween 1986 and 1987. NAHD’s
cans faced a growing number of
hospital closures. Rural hospitals
have been the hardest hit by forced
closures.
“We have been very fortunate
through the years to have several
sources making sizable contribu-
tions to support some of our projects
and purchases,” said Smith. “The
Lola Mae Brewer Foundation and
our own hospital auxiliary are two
contributors that quickly come to
mind.”
The Lola Mae Brewer Foundation
was a mqjor supporter of the Home
Health Care Agency founded by the
hospital in 1984. The Brewer Foun-
dation purchased the agency’s van.
The Goodall-Witcher Hospital
Auxiliary has purchased a variety
ion that Tim Rudolph, who was
serving as Bosque County Attorney
Pro Tem, could not sign these infor-
mations.
Hanson said that as a' result,
these files relating to upcoming tri-
als had been given to McMullen to
Wagner family, but we wanted to
accept this one named for Burke
since so much interest had been ex-
pressed in paying tribute to him,”
said Jim B. Smith, hospital ad-
ministrator.
According to Smith, both endow-
found the level of interest in fund-
raising for hospitals up as Ameri-
since its formation in 1969. One of
See STROUD, Page 8A
er,* Court when County Judge !to-
Law Enforcement
Agencies Urge Care
During Holiday
judge ia the budget officer*
Hanson explained that depart-
ment heads had submitted budget
proposals, but the time had come to
prepare next year’s budget.
Hanson went on to say that, be-
cause of the cloud of potential liti-
gation hanging over the court if all
the “i’s” aren’t dotted and “t’s”
crossed, she would prefer to have as-
sistance by someone versed in budg
at language to avoid any errors.
“So we’re going to hire someone
to do your job,” Tomlinson charged.
After a verbal volley between the
Hanson and Tomlinson regarding
traveling during the 4th of July
holiday period.
Boeque County Sheriff Denny
Proffitt told The Record that his
staff will be geared to a busy
weekend and said he hopes people
will exercise care and common
sense during this often volatile
period.
Clifton Police Chief Jim Van-
derhoof said that than will be a lot
of traveling... to and from the Picnic
in tiie Park, to and from the lake,
and elsewhere.
Hs urged motorists to “wear your
seatbelts, drive safely, and
just whose job would be performed whatever you do, don’t drink and
by the proposed C.P.A., Hanson said drive. Alcohol is the biggest
she does not intend to try to obtain problem. It’ll get you killed.”
assistance from the county auditor The chief said that his staff will
whom she said die cannot work probably be putting in extra hours
with and does not trust. during the holiday.
aim uau uccu given w jnvmuiivu w —— —*. "
sign, but that McMullen delayed do- ments are set up identically. Dona
See OPINION, Page 3A tions are locked into the endowment
Police Soy Progress Being
Unde In ludy Whitley Case
Jta^Swhorf^nmntS Mo* flWhitiey died in June of 1985 af-
day that public response into the ter being assaulted. Her body was
recently-intensified investigation of found in the wooded hillside area
the death of Clifton teenager Judy behind Goodall-Witcher Hospital on
Whitley is proving to be of great as- June 20,1985.
sirtuice to hi, department. . p,r»n.lily profile of
th* m assembled, which
progress, he said. A lot of people leads )aw enforcement personnel to
have come forward with helpfol in- ^ the caBe be
formation.
by the Texas Press Association.
This year, the Bosque County
newspaper placed third in the Ad-
vertising contest. The Record com-
peted against the largest weekly
newspapers in the state in the
over-3,500 circulation division.
Included in the two Advertising
issues submitted by The Record
was last year’s Cub Football tab-
^"•Sa«SL==
'Clifton Record’ Wins 3rd In
Advertising In TPA Contest
AUSTIN-For the ninth straight cond and The Rockdale Reporter
year, The Clifton Record has come capturing fourth place. First
away a winner in the annual Bet- through fourth places are awarded
ter Newspapers Contest sponsored in various categories of newspaper
Chief Vanderhoof encourages
anyone with information about the
incident which occurred just over
three years ago to oome forward and
■hare it with the local police. He
aaid information will be con-
predict that the case may soon be
solved.
Persons with information about
the incident are encouraged to con-
tact Chief Vanderhoof at the Clifton
Police Department, 204 North
Avenue E, phone 675-8620.
Virginia Press Association judges
commented of The Record’s third-
place win: “Creative use of space.
Good basic layouts. Follows the
rules for ease of reading.”
Winning first-place in Advertis-
ing was The Park Cities People in
Dallaa, with The Banner Press
Newspaper in Columbus placing se-
content.
Representing The Record at the
Texas Press Association Summer
Convention held at the Four Sea-
sons Hotel in Austin last Friday
was Record co-publisher W. Leon
Smith.
For its win, The Record received
a certificate and is allowed to carry
the “Texas Press Association Win-
ner” emblem on the flag of the
newspaper until the next contest.
Commented Record co-publisher
and advertising manager James W.
Smith, “We were extremely pleased
to win a TPA award again this year.
In previous years, we have compet-
ed in the medium-sized newspaper
division, but for the pest time years
have been barely over the circula-
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