The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 91, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 6, 1986 Page: 2 of 36
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THE CLIFTON RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1986, PAGE 2A
The Clifton Record
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Editorial
Once Upon A Time . . .
80 Years Ago In Clifton
By ELIZABETH TORRENCE
Bosque County Collection
From the March 1.1907. issue
of The Clifton Enterprise.
“School Trustee Election
Early in the month of April,
elections will be held in all of
the 70 school districts in Bosque
County for the purpose of choos-
ing two trustees in each district.
Since the law makes it im-
perative upon votes to name
trustees of their choice, it is a
matter of enough importance to
cause men to become interested.
The next two years will pro-
bably comprehend the greatest
epoch in the school history of
Clifton. Ways and means for a
fine school house are to be work-
ed out. A suitable up-to-date
building will be planned and
suitably located in Clifton
within the next two years.
Business men, men of affairs
who can and will see that the
tax payers get their money's
worth in the building to be
erected, are the kind of men
needed now. We have such men
on the board.”
"The Santa Fe Depot
“There is one great big red eye
sore in Clifton. While small in
size, it magnifies several times
as the complacent citizen looks
upon it. It has become a very-
sore eye sore. We refer to the
Santa Fe depot, 1883 edition,
slightly enlarged upon two occa-
sions in the 24 years of its ser-
vice. It seems it bids fair to do
service another quarter of a cen-
tury. unless it falls down or a
cyclone removes it...."
******
*******
Shafted
By R. J. Raftershaft
EDITOR'S NOTE - Due to
writer Shayne Embry’s quest
for political office, Life’s
Tough, which normally oc-
cupies this space, will not ap-
pear until April 10. Guest
columnist R. J. Raftershaft
will fill-in for Embry during
this period.
**********
Let me say right now that I
never wanted to do this.
Mr. Embry said. “Quick, write
a keen, clever column. Rafter-
shaft:"
I said. "Forget it."
He said."Write it and I'll give
you an '83 Buick jammed with
tanked sorority girls with small
noses."
I said, "Who told you my weak
spot?"
So here I sit in deep thought,
contemplating what warped
ideas and mental absurdities I
can inflict upon you. the few
readers of this questionable
column.
I suppose an explanation of ex-
actly why I am writing is in
order. Originally, invitations
were sent out to Dick Cavett.
Leonard Nimoy, John Glenn,
Gary Hart. Steve Allen. Jessica
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T. All thus far have failed to rep-
ly. That's how I got volunteered
for this task.
Mr. Embry told me to just tell
how I love reading his usual col-
umn. and I said. “Bite the big
one.”
So he said to just explain the
usual column's relevance to the
world at large.
"OK." I said. "How this? Your
columns aren't more relevant
than say, The New York Times
Op-Ed page, but they are more
relevant than plywood."
Needless to say. more verbal
ugliness was exchanged until
the aforementioned promise of a
gaggle of small nosed sorority
girls was nailed down.
So I have been named guest
writer for the next month. Em-
bry will not be writing, for he
has thrown his hat into the ring
for a place on the Clifton City-
Council. I don't know what
asinine reason compelled him to
do so, but that's his business.
As he is off on this fantasy of
political power. I will fill in so
you can question by mental
stability, and he won’t risk his
cadidacv on account of the men-
tally bankrupt literature usual-
ly found in this spot.
I believe I have fulfilled my
obligation for this week, so I'll
leave you with some words of
wisdom as expressed by my dear
old Pappy. "It’s a small world,
but I wouldn't want to paint it.”
LOOKING FOR A JOB0
The Clifton Branch Of The
Texas Employment Commission
Is Open 1-5 pm On
Mon Tues Thurs Fri
JOB LISTINGS ON FILE
Phone Number Is 675-6606
Local Items:
“A.G. Gilliam, manager of
Wm. Connolly's business at this
place returned from the eastern
markets Wednesday."
“Prof. C.L. Batson of Morgan
and J.F. Kemp of Walnut
Springs were here Saturday in
conference with Prof. J C. Watts
concerning Summer Normal
work These three gentlemen
constitute the faculty of the Bos-
The following list of buildings
and improvements made in Clif-
ton since March 1, 1906.
together with the cost of same
was taken from a longer list
published in the March 1.1907.
issue of The Enterprise.
"Residences: John Olson -
$2,500; Y. Grimland - $2,000:
Henry Lockett - $2,600; and
Charley Nelson - $3,600. Public:
City Hall - $1,500; Methodist
Church - $2,020; Presbyterian
Church - $3,500: Presbyterian
Manse - $1,500.
You &
Your County
By Regina Hanson,
Bosque County Judge
After 3^2 months. I am begin-
ning to get some understanding
of the demands of Bosque Coun-
ty Judge. I have worked had to
learn.
First. I found there was a com-
plete new language. Since this
position deals in civil and
criminal law. the legal ter
minology was new to me. 1 must
admit I have a ways to go before
mastering this. Also, everyone
speaks in acromsms. such a*
CTED. HOTCOG. MHMR.
DHS. and many more I spent
the first two months asking,
“What does that mean0"
Another time-consuming project
was answering so many ques-
tions with, "I don't know, but I
will find out and let you know
then check and call back
In this my first letter to you.
and I hpe to be writing on a
regular basis. I shall just touch
on some pressing business that
must be handled.
Of course, you are well aware
of the tax appraisal problems
Although you probably think
the county has forgotten you.
nothing could be further from
the truth.
On May 3rd. we must provide
handicap access to the cour-
thouse. Our time has almost run
out on this.
Our jail has been decertified
because of overcrowding We
must have more room
Our courthouse is in bad need
of repairs and the courthouse
lawn could use some sprucing
up
The state has mandated that
the counties provide indigent
health care to the poorest of the
poor This must be implemented
by Sept 1, 1986
We are forming a task force to
try to get a sheltered workshop
for some of our citizens.
Each month 1 will take each
one of these items and talk
about them This way you can
be better informed and perhaps
you will offer suggestions on
what we can do and how to do it
The judge s office is extreme
ly busy I am afraid that since
I do not have an opponent at this
time. I may not find the time
tosee all of you I was really
looking forward to this
However, if you are having a
gathering and would like for me
to be there. I shall be more than
happy to put it on my calendar
and work it so that I will have
the time
Hoping to see you soon
Sincerely.
Regina Hanson
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que County Summer Normal to
be held in Clifton beginning in
June."
"Elder C.R. N'ichol has just
returned home from
Georgetow n where he had been
preaching ten days."
"Mrs. F L Reeder from
Brownwood who has been
visiting relatives and friends in
Clifton and vicinity for several
days returned home Wednes-
day."
THE RACE for Governor of
Texas is quickly turning into
a hot one this year, with both
Democrats and Republicans
showing their wares.
THE GOVERNOR’S seat is
being sought by a
Republican has-been
(Clements); a Democratic
turncoat (Hance, now a
Republican); an incumbent
who has lost touch with those
who elected him (Gov. White);
and an up-and-coming
patriot who is mainstream
Texas in both thought and
deed (Andrew C. Briscoe, III).
TEXAS HAS a definite
leadership problem in
Austin. The present governor
glorified himself in the past
election by promising to keep
a lid on state taxes. Unfor-
tunately, taxes in the form of
hidden fees have flooded the
state while governmental
w aste continues.
PERHAPS the worst to
come out of the current ad-
ministration is the advent of
indigent health care, which is
expected to spell disaster for
county governments in the
state. Here, "state” govern-
ment is making promises but
is forcing "county" govern-
ment to pay for them.
CONFUSION, too. has been
injected into our school
systems, as abrupt and
untested reforms are being
implemented by the state. In
the long run, we think some
of the reforms will be good
ones, but they would have
been accepted with less op-
position and with greater
understanding had they been
gradually installed and
tested, allowing time for feed-
back regarding success or
failure of the various aspects.
As it stands, Texas could be
on the brink of a teachers’
revolt while state politics
slither into our classrooms.
OF ALL THE candidates
running for the highest office
in the state, Andrew Briscoe
says he will take a business
approach to solving the
state’s financial woes — and
he comes into the race with
considerable business ex-
perience in both rural and
urban arenas.
HE IS ALSO a former
employee of the state,
knowledgeable of the pro-
blems and advantages
associated with working in
state bureaucracy.
HIS FAMILY has a tradi-
tion of service to the state,
one of his ancestors (also
named Andrew) being a
signer of Texas’ Declaration
of Independence and one of
his cousins (Dolph Briscoe)
being a former governor.
HAVING FOLLOWED An-
drew’s career for several
years we can vouch for his
sincerity and devotion to the
state, his determination and
perseverence for perfection,
and (especially) his honesty.
BECAUSE we know he can
bring integrity back to the
state capitol. we solidly en-
dorse Andrew Briscoe for
governor.
-W. Leon Smith
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Smith, W. Leon. The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 91, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 6, 1986, newspaper, March 6, 1986; Clifton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth788388/m1/2/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Nellie Pederson Civic Library.