Subscriptions Acknowledged by Town Officials
A list thanks numerous subscribers from Cameron to Kingsland and Houston, including Myrtle Marek Lawrence Vrazel Joe Sipula and many others, with city bylines such as Buckholts Rockdale Milano Rosebud Holland Waco Bryan Temple and Pasadena. The note salutes community members and readers supporting the newspaper.
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WACO
Waco News Tribune
BRYAN
Tommy Barton
Temple
Sophie A. Springer
Thorndale
Erwin Fuessel
Houston
T. R. Romines, Jr
Bobby J. Williams
Pasadena
Mrs
W. L. Turner
Spring
Otto Matzig
Kingsland
I. L. Foster
Health official urges pre school immunizations
County health officer urged parents to immunize their pre schoolers entering school in the fall. State law requires vaccines for whooping cough diphtheria polio measles and tetanus. Only 17 children attended a recent Sunday clinic. Immunizations are available at the Cameron health unit or at the Rockdale health office.
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C. G. Swift
Cameron
Rockdale
New Smackover Discovery Extends Formation South
A Bremond Kosse area gas and oil well blew in March 12, extending the Smackover formation trend 25 miles south of prior discoveries. Drilled by Jake Hannon of Dallas the well has not been potentiated yet. HEARNE Students gain dress code changes with girls allowed to wear slacks and blouses and boys extending sideburns. The student council pushed the policy change through proper channels.
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Bremond
Kosse
Smackover
Jake |. Hannon
Dallas
Log Cabin To Be Museum At Scott And White Hospital
A century old cabin once owned by Dr. A C Scott founder of Scott and White Hospital was moved to the hospital grounds to become a museum. The cabin built in 1854 by pioneer homesteaders was used by Dr Scott for a study and remains in the Scott family after his death. Rocksdale hailstones larger than golf balls pounded the town during a 6 to 6 30 p m storm damaging gardens patio covers some roofs and autos.
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A. C. Scott
Scott and White Hospital
Scott
Rockdale
Goad Named to Green Thumb Post in Texas
Rosebud resident J E Goad will represent the Lith Congressional district on the Texas Advisory Board for Green Thumb a new work program that gives extra income to elderly people. The program operated by the National Farmers Union spans 17 states including Texas with workers 55 and older recruited from local Employment Commission rolls.
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J. E. Goad
Rosebud
Lith
Texas Advisory Board
National Farmers Union
Texas
Green Thumb
Local Employment Commission
Georgetown replaces old Fire Station with new $34800 building
Georgetown plans a new $34 800 fire station with brick front four roll up doors to replace the old structure. The old building will be remodeled with a standard door and a 20 foot door. A spiral staircase will replace the traditional fireman’s pole.
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Georgetown
City Election Set Tuesday Contested Mayor And Council Race
Voters head to Cameron City Hall for the Tuesday election with Gene Blake seeking mayor and four candidates vying for two council seats. Incumbent Lester Turner faces Hubert Knight, while James Kahler and Lincoln Mondick also seek the other seat. Polls run 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with Joe Matula as election judge and the council meeting moved to 7 p.m. to canvass results.
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Gene Blake
Blake
Cameron
Lester Turner
Hubert Knight
Sales Tax Refund Shows City Growth
City banked a $16,713.82 check as the sales tax refund for Q4 1971, bringing 1971 total to $62,830 and ahead of 1970 and 1969 totals. The city collects one percent of taxable sales, with state payments typically lagging one quarter.
Highway Patrol Reports February Rural Accidents in Milam County
Texas Highway Patrol investigated 16 accidents on rural highways in Milam County during February, according to Sgt. G. E. Simmons, patrol supervisor for the area.
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Texas Highway Patrol
Milam County
G. E. Simmons
Center weaves plan for Milam County mentally retarded
Milam County may host a center for mentally retarded persons with a full time counselor in budget discussions with the Austin State School. Judge O B Harden noted a local mental health clinic could host the staff if funded. Community members are urged to contact the Cameron Mental Health Clinic for services or information.
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Milam County
Austin State School
O. B. Harden
Judy Scholtzhauer
Schlotzhauer
Harden
New Braunfels
Cameron
Milam County Health Unit
Guidelines Set For Store Signs
The Southern Building Code governs sign placements and storeowners must follow it. A. W. McCullin urged owners to check with the city or urban renewal office before installing signs or remodeling their buildings.
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A. W. McCullin
Urban Renewal Executive
Milam County Census Shows Farm Increase and Values
Milam County reports 1,800 farms in 1969, up 77 from 1964. Of these, 930 farms sold $2,500+ in 1969, average size 270.4 acres, average farm value $52,465, with total farm sales at $12,462,438. Corporate structure appears on farms $2,500+ for the first time, two such farms are incorporated.
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Milam County
U. S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
Department
Social and Economic Statistics Administration
SESA
Mariner 9 winds down Mars mission with new insights
Pasadena scientists report Mariner 9 completed its 90 day Martian orbit mission mapping over 75 percent of the surface. The mission unveiled Mars volcanic history and possible water erosion clues, enhancing life-hunt prospects while noting extreme dryness and active geology unlike the moon.
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Pasadena
Calif
America
Mariner 9
Mars
Mariner
Masursky
Moon
Earth
J.P. L
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