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THE CLIFTON RECORD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. 1983, PAGE 2A
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Overview
By Carole Martin
This Week “Overview” Lists The
Clilton ISD Trustees Over The Years
Robert Baldridge, Jr.. Publisher Emeritus
William T. Jordan, Bosque County Editor
Lyndell Smith, Contributing Editor
Robin Brady, Record Staff Writer
Editorial
Carol Forson, Production Manager
SuzyNystel Ward, Bookkeeping
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R.S. Clement
1912-15
S.W. Berry
1945-50
Ed Handley
1912-13
J.B. Parks
1947-53
O.D. Nelson
1912-19
Pernell Aars
1950-55
Paul Dorbritz
1912-13
E.R. Keeling
1949-55
John A. Olson
1912-18
Clint C. Hennig
1949-50
J.W. Butler
1912-17
G.B. Arnold
1950-55
W.H. Black
1912-13
Dr. S.L. Witcher
1953-65
Dr. J.T. Glass
1913-15
Raymond Lammert
1954-60
TomC. Parks
1913-30
Joseph Solberg
1954-60
Henry Gray
1915-21
Calvert H. Hoel
1955-61
A.G. Nelson
1915-17
Robert Baldridge, Jr.
1955-61
G.L. Polk
1918-25
G.E.Jackson
1957-63
R.F. Moore
1917-21
Orlette Watson
1958-62
J.M. Jenson
1917-21
Martin Hoel, Jr.
1960-63
O.A. Bronstad
1919-20
Harold 0. Wiede
1960-63
M.B. Roebuck
1920-22
W.O.GIoff
1961-64
R.R. Waldrop
1921-22
T.F. Crawford
1961-67
H.P.Jenson
1921-22
J.W. Blewett, Jr.
1962-67
J.G. Lane
1921-25
Loyd S. Swenson
1963-69
and 1928-37
Joseph E. Conrad
1963-69
W.W. Windham
1922-28
T.J. Wiggins
1963-69
N.T. Wallace
1922-23
C.H. Hoel
1964-67
A.G. Gilliam
1923-37
Gerald Rice
1967-67
Oscar J. Rea
1923-23
Dr. W.F. Key
1967-74
John R. Cowen
1925-29
Douglas Railsback
1967-73
Jno. G. Bekken
1925-26
Calvert G. Helms
1967-70
B.S.Hill
1925-27
Jack R. Hill
1968-71
O.C. Orbeck
1926-30
Charles Fehler, Jr.
1969-75
Robert L. Baldridge
1927-33
OleeBakke
1969-76
J.G.Jorgenson
1929-41
James W. Smith
1969-72
C.H. Reese
1929-32
ErvinS. Grelle
1970-73
0. Lee Stuart
1930-33
T.C. Eggen
1972-78
J.L. Sandefer
1932-37
Jean M. Reeder
1973-79
Fred W. Nelson
1934-35
Kay Clark Lane
1973-75
Frank J. Spangle
1935-40
Joann Abercrombie
1975-76
P.L. Elder
1937-40
Mrs. Donald Gloff
1974-83
P.S. Dahl
1937-40
Tom Parks
1974-83
W.D. Nuckols
1937-39
David Conrad
1975-83
ft.J. Walton
1939-43
Milton G. Dahl, Jr.
1976-82
H.B.Dahl
1940-41
Harold Schultz
„ 1978-83
V.D. Goodall
1940-53
Eddie Parks Martin
1978-81
R.B. Henderson
1940-43
Ron Dorsey
1979-83
J.W. Denton
1940-43
Patrick L. Dickerson
1981-83
H.C. Dahlen
1941-54
Ernest Erickson
1982-83
J.A. Hyles
1941-49
Jan Zuehlke
1983
H.P. Jones
1943-47
Gary Waller
1983
W.T. Whitley
Harry Womack
Hugh H. Trotter
1941-45
1943-57
1943-49
Source: CISD Minute Books and
and 1953-58
Superintendent Richard Liardon.
Letter From
The Publisher
By W. Leon Smith
Dear Cliff Towne,
This is to introduce some new
features to THE RECORD, namely
this column and another feature on
this page entitled “Clifton Over-
view." 11 seem we’re tired of walking
trenches and now desire to take a
bird’s-eye view of a few things that
might be of interest toCliftonites.
There has been an influx of lists of
various breeds recently, so we
decided to come up with a few of our
own, occasionally featuring some
information never before published.
This first week we will list all of
Clifton ISD's previous and present
trustee members, noting the dates
they served.
These people over the years have
been instrumental In shaping Clif-
ton's educational profile to the point
that it is today.
Doing the legwork on the research
was staffer Carole Martin, who
received much assistance from Sup-
erintendent Richard Liardon. As far
as we know, this information has
never been published in this form.
We hope you like1 ‘Overview.' ’
**********
In the “I couldn’t believe it”
Bpartment, there were some be-
iddled expressions last Wednesday
I an often-unthought-of Clifton
indmark. Evidently Cifton’s lone
lajor traffic light unit (the one at the
intersection of Hwy. 6 and 219)
somehow became the proud ancestor
of a litter of new units—eight!
Now there are two stoplight
entities pointing in each direction,
which, I guess, is a sign of progress.
“Oh, no. Not again.”
That was the comment of a
RECORD staffer when I announc-
ed to him Monday night that
another king is coming to Clifton.
I'm sure he was carried aback to
last year's events and the mount-
ains of work that went into the
visit.
Not to worry, I quickly told him.
This king is coming to perform for
some kiddos. The BCCFA is,
bringing “King Midas* to town
for performances aimed atgrades
K-8.
There is, however, a reception
on tap at the Bosque Memorial
Museum to commemorate last
year’s visit of King Olav V of
Norway. It has been almost a year
now, but it seems like yesterday.
Read a page one story on the
reception for details.
Clifton is a city of volunteers —
people who give freely of their
time in order to help others. Such
was the case Saturday when
How ‘The Record' Stands
In Regard To Water District
“WE NEED TO INFECT the
people of Bosque County." Those
are the words of Clifton Mayor
Charles Rummel, who was referring
to “infecting” localites with an
enthusiasm to vote for and promote
the creation of a Bosque County
water district to ensure that future
water demands are met.
AT LAST WEEK’S meeting of the
Clifton City Council, those aldermen
present, including Daryl Spenrath,
Joe Pierson, Frank Grimes, and
Willie Wenzel, signed a resolution
stating that the council approves and
supports the creation of Bosque
County Fresh Water Supply District
No. 1. Also signing the resolution
was Clifton City Administrator
James Womack and Mayor Rummel.
IF EVER THERE WAS a challenge
that must be faced with vigor It is that
of assuring that Bosque County
doesn’t wilt into a dustbowl when
underground sources of water are
depleted. And it is a challenge
which, to be met, must begin now.
NUMEROUS BOSQUE COUNTY
citizens who have been thrust Into
leadership roles concerning the
“water situation” have been Inter-
preting studies, evaluating strate-
gies, and comparing costs to deter-
mine the cheapest and most efficient
manner that the availability of water
can be assured for Bosque County
citizens of today and tomorrow. And
one “must” that the hours of
volunteer effort has produced is that
a water district be created to
administer the distribution and me-
chanics of water in the county.
HAVING STUDIED THE COM-
PLEXITIES concerning the water
situation, THE CLIFTON RECORD
goes on record as heartily endorsing
the creation of a water district. It is
our absolute opinion that a water
supply district is critical to the
advancement of the good life in
Bosque County.
MUCH RHETORIC has crossed
the bridge during the past couple of
years in regard to the water matter,
making it understandably difficult to
comprehend the various legal steps
involved, the red tape, questions of
water rights, feasibility possibilities,
and more. But one finding has
remained steadfast—water abun-
dance is going to be an issue that will
not go away until it is conquered.
And the sooner the better.
THE CREATION OF A WATER
district now is a good Idea. It must be
acted upon in just a few short weeks.
More is needed than one’s vote. As
Clifton’s mayor put it, infecting
Bosque County’s citizens with the
enthusiasm it takes to put the county
on the track of success is of utmost
importance. We urge you to spread
the word and see to it that you and
your associates promote an affirma-
tive vote when the polls open. It is
essential that the district be formed.
—W. Leon Smith
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required before adoption of the new
tax rate.
LOAN
Trustees were informed that due
to the current state economic prob-
lems, there has not been enough
money in the state treasury to send
all the per capita payments that the
CISD is due to meet its September
obligations. Liardon said the current
revenues available are $136,000
while the expenses are $175,000.
“The state pays as funds are
available, the superintendent said,
"but the money is not there.”
Because of this situation, the board
authorized a request for a $75,000
loan from InterFirst Bank of Clifton.
The bank will charge 6% percent
interest with no penalty for early
payoff of the loan.
According to school officials, the
CISD last borrowed money in 1953 to
meet a payroll.
Liardon said the loan is set up for
two payments—$45,000 in Septem-
ber and $30,000 in October. If the tax
notices generate income in time, the
second amount may not have to be
borrowed.
CONVENTION
Trustee Jan Zuehlke reported to
the board on the recent TASA-TASB
Convention. She emphasized the
need for control of financial matters
by the board, a matter that had been
discussed by the delegates.
Because members of the board are
solely responsible for the financial
condition of the district, Mrs. Zuehl-
ke recommended that the board
consider a monthly review of an
itemized record of expenditures.
Liardon said this information is
already available to the administra-
tion and can easily be made available
to the trustees.
The trustee also reported on the
most discussed resolutions at the
convention, including merit pay for
teachers and the length of the school
day and year.
The superintendent also reported
to the board on the convention. He
focused on meetings of the Gover-
nor’s Select Committee on Educa-
tion.
Barton Is
Presented
50 Year Pins
By ROBERT BALDRIDGE, Jr.
CLIFTON — Joe Bailey Barton,
now of Fort Worth and formerly of
Clifton, received three 50 year pins at
the Clifton Masonic Lodge building
Thursday., Sept. 22, 1983.
The pins represented 50 years
of being active in the Masonic work,
in the Chapter, and in the Council.
The Masonic pin was presented by
Jack Rowland, Jr., of Kopperl,
District Grand Master; the Clifton
Chapter pin was presented by R.C.
McCullough, Deputy Grand High
Priest of Granbury; and the’Clifton
Council pin was presented by K.M.
Van Zandt, secretary of Granbury
Lodge.
Mrs. Barton, Ann, was present for
the occasion. Those present and the
lodges they represented were R.C.
McCullough, K.M. Van Zandt, Jim
Hewlett, J.K. Ross, and Lee Fath-
eree of Granbury Lodge No. 392; Joe
Bailey Barton of Fort Worth Lodge;
Jack Rowland, Jr., of Kopperl Lodge
No. 272; and Ewell Scarlett, Guy
Dickson, E.F. Hudgins, Burl Prueitt,
and Frank Grimes of Clifton Lodge
No. 360.
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bicycles gathered at Trinity Luth-
eran Church in order to generate
funds for St. Jude’s Children’s
Hospital.
It was heartening to witness the
cyclists (mostly consisting of
youngsters) as they spent hours on
the streets raising badly-needed
funds for children who are inno-
cent victims of disease.
It is perhaps the initiation of
volunteerism at a young age that
leads people to carry on in
volunteer positions when they
become older.
Clifton's new city budget is out.
Whether one agrees or disagrees
with amounts provided in the
individual departments, it is easy
to note that much hard work and
thought went into this year’s
document.
A far cry from last year’s
“limited” budget version, this
year's budget is detailed in such a
manner that local 'citizens can
easily tell, upon its inspection,
where their tax moneys are
coming from and where they are
going.
City Administrator James Wo-
mack deserves a “thank-you” for
cortpletion of a difficult task,
which we hope is an indication that
city government is getting back on
the right track.
Each week, THE RECORD
notifies the local police depart-
ment, the sheriff's department,
and the Department of Public
Safety to obtain reports concern-
ing accidents and crime for our
news reports.
This is the first week since l can
remember that all three depart-
ments had “nothing” to report.
It’s the type of weekend we like to
see.
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