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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1959
Page
1
A Cameron observer notes a surge in motorcycle riding among teens as cars and scooters lose appeal. He predicts the trend may last through spring and summer with many youth financing new bikes, while some riders abandon bikes later. The writer jokes about future groundless travel and even rocket outfits.
Cameron police say Sullivan Demerson age 65 was shot in the leg by Sebero Correa age 65 at 509 S Austin. Correa fired from a 30 caliber Luger after warning about crossing property. No witness saw the shooting. Correa was free on bond awaiting court.
A note lists sections and page numbers for the newspaper, outlining where to find Business Industry Classifieds Church Editorial Features Farm Scene Milam County Society and other content across pages 5 8 9 10 12. It serves as a simple index for readers.
Cameron Public Schools will hold pre registration for six year olds at Milam School cafeteria at 2 45 Monday and Tuesday April 27 and 28. Principal Leon Brady says a birth certificate and immunization certificate against smallpox and diphtheria are required before entry.
Charlotte Gay and Carole Boyls head the 74 member Yee High School senior class as valedictorian and salutatorian with averages of 5.611 and 5.531. Both lead in National Honor Society plays band and Future Teachers of America alongside other activities. Additional top seniors include Roger Terry Patsy Anderie Billy Hensley and others in ranking order.
Milton Fuquay, Southwestern Bell tele phone wire chief, outlined push-button dialing and TV telephone service developments at a Cameron Rotary club meeting. He demonstrated a solar battery powering a radio and described a 30-call push-button system and home kitchen free hands operation.
Cameron elementary schools will host the annual invitational interscholastic league meet Friday. Schools scheduled to compete include Rockdale Rogers Rosebud Buckholts Marak Maysfield Davilla Thorndale and Deanville.
Cameron adds a Westminster Chime Clock at First National Bank corner of First and Houston. The two face 6 ft 6 in clock rings 7 am to 10 pm with four brass pipes and bronze casing. Chimes signal quarter hour increments and hours via a 16 tone hourly count.
Milam County 4 H Clubs plan a king and queen crowning at 7 30 p m Saturday in the Methodist Recreation Hall. 4 H girls model handmade fashions with a dress revue and winners announced. Mrs Lucy Durham Home Demonstration Agent from Bell County will judge the garments.
The Cameron Herald unveils a new Dear Herald question and answer column inviting readers to submit questions for anonymous, humorous responses. The feature aims to amuse while tackling everyday life issues with lighthearted guidance.
Construction continues on US 77 through Cameron with curbing moving toward paving amid rain delays. Workmen finish base material fill and trenching while city crews grade North Jackson streets and repair worn areas as crews target July completion for the new downtown dial central building and prepare to turn over the Cameron Armory after final clearance.
Cameron schools report interscholastic results led by Cameron with 297 points overall. Rosebud 2192, Belton 128, Hearne 104, and Rogers 59 follow. Wiley Loughmuller details scores by athletic and literary events. Regional honors await at Blinn College Brenham with golf tennis literary events one act plays and track scheduled Friday through Saturday.
The North Milam United Fund board elected nine new members seven from Cameron and two from the county. President E. O. Schiller Jr outlined a constitutional amendment requiring retiring members to sit out one year before re election. The panel will meet May 12 to elect officers for 1959 and the local Red Cross drive will not be conducted in North Milam.
The Cameron Chamber trade development committee plans final details for the May 1-2 Cameron Poultry Show at the city mall. Mall space is open on a first come basis, with 100 poultry entries and a Saturday awards banquet at First Methodist Church.
Cameron City Council discusses a dial fire answering system and a $11 000 bid for 10th Street paving while reviewing street repairs delayed by rain. Newly sworn in councilmen Moseley Lawrence Mondick take second terms. committees to study the dial system are appointed.
The Weatherman predicts no rain through the weekend with possible light showers by Sunday night. Seven day precipitation totals stand at .65 inches. April figures include daily highs and lows with scattered values across dates in 1988.
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