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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1972
Page
1
A Tongue In Cheek column notes Duskie a mix breed at the writer’s place who guards the property and playfully chases pickups while cars rarely interest him. He once limped after a close call and now greets strangers with humor, not fear.
A scattered message thanks various subscribers and lists numerous individuals and institutions across towns like Rockdale Rogers Buckholts Bryan Houston and St. Edward Hospital. No clear event or action is described beyond the acknowledgment.
Cameron hosts a youth rodeo at Wilson Ledbetter Park arena Friday and Saturday April 21 22 with seven events for two age groups 10 15 and 16 19 years. About 80 contestants are expected from 12 Texas communities including Yoe High School entries.
Texas Senate candidate Wayne Connally urged honesty and integrity in state government during a Cameron visit. He highlighted removing politics from the 7 billion dollar biennial budget, noted a large Texas tour, and spoke to about 50 locals including students and leaders. He and two aides arrived by helicopter for the event.
Rosebud Lott Advanced Learning Center's one act cast captured first place at District 19 AA with best actor and best actress honors. Five district schools competed in the act contest held in the new theatre in the round at R L School in Travis.
Voters in the Hearne Independent School District approve a 598000 bond proposal by a 432 to 257 vote. The school board met Tuesday night to canvass the election and plan improvements for all campuses including a new gym and grade configuration changes.
An official Texas Historical Marker for the Old City Cemetery in Caldwell marks its 1840 origin the year Caldwell was laid out. The oldest legible stone is for Margarette A King and her infant daughter dating to 1843. The marker’s name and location will appear in the Guide to Official Texas Historical Markers.
The report notes 2,537 farms in Williamson county with 268.4 acres and an average value of 75 953. Value of all farm products sold in 1969 was 22 514 000. The county shows 2418 farms and indicates farm size and assets in land and buildings.
Dr. Bobby E. Parker of Mary Hardin Bishop announces signing a contract with BFW Construction Co of Temple for the Mabee Student Center. The deal totals $622,300 for building and fixed furniture as part of a project costing about $800,000 including furnishings landscaping and architectural fees.
Construction of a 45 by 273 foot five-unit hangar for McGregor Airport will join two existing 10-plane T-hangars and a maintenance hangar. The $30,000 structure will be used solely for aircraft storage.
Milam County Veterans Service Officer Marvin Petty resigns effective May 10 after serving since 1964. Commissioners accept the resignation with no replacement named. The board also approves six month building supply bids and a soil conservation cooperation resolution. A road acceptance in Lin Luce Ranches is approved with weather-related culvert repair provisions. Congressman Poage plans a district motorcade stopping at Cameron courthouse April 21 from 3 to 3 30 p.m.
Charcoal pencil and ink works by artists from across the country are in the 5th National Drawing Show at Cameron Public Library this week. Sponsored by Friends of the Library with Texas Fine Arts Association, the exhibit features war and peace, humor and Texas themes. Noted artist Amy Freeman Lee portrays drought in a piece titled Conjugating Drought with sunflowers. Other Texas artists include James Seagle Gene Mobler Robert Fainter Edward Nichols Hsaio Hsia Tsia Norma Raine Vance Alice Shores Elva Moorhouse and more. The show runs through April 22 with a library hours reception at 4 p.m. Tuesday April 18.
City and county officials announce absentee voting opens Monday for the May 6 Democratic and Republican primaries. Residents may vote by mail with a doctors affidavit if unable to attend in person. out of county requests allowed. Absentee voting ends May 2. City cleanup week urges residents to rake leaves trim brush and place debris curbside for city crews.
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