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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1973
Page
1
Cameron clouted a 14 run explosion by the fifth as John Barron hurled a two hitter and Lampasas was blanked. The game ended early due to weather with Yoe's Thursday win following a 10-0 five inning victory over Rosebud Lott.
With F.M.L. to high school, a 15-8 result signals a budding season for a group mostly sophomores and juniors. The district baseball champions, a AAA basketball zone winner, strong girls volleyball, and a tennis program amid sparse courts show multi sport talent shaping a town known for athletic versatility.
A plant spokesman said the final idle potline at Alcoa Rockdale Works is back on stream Monday with about 80 additional workers nearly finished. The restart originally set for Monday is expected to meet the schedule.
An autopsy found that 14 year old Darlene Williams of Calvert died from an overdose of imipramine hydrochloride. The sheriff said the parents requested the autopsy and that the tranquilizer had been prescribed for the girl's mother by a doctor.
County wide efforts begin for the 125th anniversary celebration in Georgetown with participation from area clubs churches and service groups. The event features Blackwood Brothers gospel group Georgetown Community Theater a variety of dances races food judging and more.
Somerville booster club brings Clark and Walters Circus to a vacant lot behind Maddox Furniture on Highway 36 South for two shows on Wednesday April 11. Proceeds fund new band uniforms for the local booster club.
Curtis Carpenter of Gholson hauled in two chairs from a stock tank and alerted authorities. Deputies recovered 54 wrought iron chairs believed to be stolen from the Green-eyed Lady tavern near West during a January 14 burglary that stripped the premises of furniture and plumbing.
Air Force Captain Ron Bliss of Temple, a former prisoner of war for six and a half years, told students that they have choices and that medical care, plentiful food, and recreation are privileges not enjoyed in many countries. He urged gratitude for what the nation provides.
A public hearing will start at 9 a.m. Thursday in the County Courtroom to discuss how the county revenue sharing funds totaling 241000 should be spent. Groups are invited to send representatives. the county has purchased property for a new jail at the former McLanes warehouse Magna Craft site.
About 45 people will gather for a 7 p.m. Thursday dinner at Joe Glaser's Catfish Farm near Bukholts to discuss expanding Boy Scout units in the Tejas District. Ken Smith of Rockdale, superintendent of Industrial Generating Co and Together '73 program chair, leads the effort with representatives from Milano Rockdale Cameron Buckholt s and Westphalia.
Receipts fell to 225 cattle and calves at Cameron Livestock Auction after a week of lower prices and a boycott impact. Hog runs were 573 with barrows and gilts up about 1.25, sows steady, US 1 barrows at 37.10 to 37.70 and US 1-3 sows at 30 to 32.50.
National Library Week activities span Cameron Public Library with Hazel Richardson from Bryan Public Library reviewing Bonnie's Place at 10 a.m. The event highlights Texas library support amid reduced federal aid with Governor Briscoe praising libraries as a path to educated citizens. Cameron Friends sponsor programs led by Judy McDaniel as local artists prepare an exhibit.
The Central Texas Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Cameron at the Methodist Fellowship Hall on Wednesday April 11 from noon to 5 p.m. The quota is 73 units. Regular donors and new prospects are urged to remember the date and participate. The last visit exceeded its quota and a repeat donation is welcomed.
To Present Play Shut and Bar the Door Buckholts High School presents the District winning one act play to the public Tuesday April 10 at 7 30 p m Admission is free.
Cameron collected a last quarter 1972 sales tax refund of 17 921 30, bringing 1972 refunds to 65 090 67 and reflecting October November December sales including Christmas. The city’s refunds rise from 1969 51 782 1970 59 156 1971 62 830 and 1972 65 090 67, with refunds paid one quarter after collection.
Tickets are on sale for the annual Cameron Chamber of Commerce banquet on Thursday April 12 at the National Guard Armory. The event features barbecued trimmings a Texas heritage program displays by Milam 4-H Yee FFA FHA and local products. Gene Blake will become president and Jim Lafferty will present the 1971 McCullin Award. Tickets available at the Chamber office.
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