Milam County Broiler Contest Weekend in Cameron
Milam County 4 H and FFA members will show five top broilers Saturday in Cameron. About 85 growers enter with judging starting at 9 a m in the Mitchan Building near the Cameron Chamber of Commerce. Awards banquet at 7 30 p m at Methodist Fellowship Hall features John Bradley of Texas A M as judge and Ben Wormell as guest speaker. Posters list trophies and cash prizes for grand and reserve champions and 2nd through 10th in cockeral and pallet divisions. Tickets available at the Chamber office. exhibitors and parents may attend banquet.
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Mitchan Bldg
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
North
Houston Ave
Cofc
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Monroe Fuchs
Cofc Poultry Committee
A. m
Fuchs
John Bradley
Department of Poultry
Texas A&m
Ben Wormell
Poultry Extension Department of
Texas A & M
Cameron Chamber of Commerce Office
Barbara Smitherman
Chamber
Milam County
Milam Ffa
Cameron Preston Royal Theatre
Milam Countians
Legion Posts to be Honored at Eleventh District Convention
Five American Legion posts will receive Citations for surpassing 1962 membership quotas at the Eleventh District Spring Convention in Cameron. John Zarosky announced the event with sessions at the National Guard Armory, a Saturday dance, and Sunday activities including Memorial Service and separate Legion Auxiliary meetings.
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American Legion
Eleventh District of the
John Zarosky
Edwin Hardy
Clifton
Clifford T. Dyer
Holland
George C. Knight
Milano
Ollie T. Bullock
Moody
C. J. Pack
Waco
S. E. Bessire
National Guard Armory
American Legion and Auxiliary
Zarosky
Otto Hackfield
Martin Harmel
Arnold Pi
Cameron
Department
Wilson Turner
Houston
Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Harry Davis
Killeen
John Schmidt
Ray Hennig
McGregor
John Bilbrow
Las Vegas
Nevada
Austin
Legionnaires
Warding Band
Halletsville
Smiley Burnette to headline Cameron Children's Day shows
Smiley Burnette visits Cameron for Children's Day with three performances at 1:30 4:30 and 7:30 p m. He will autograph items after each show and will match tickets for prizes from local merchants. If rain hits the event moves to Yee High School Gym and 49 merchants will participate in prize drawings Thursday through Saturday.
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Smiley Burnette
Cameron
Cameron and
Milam
Gene Autrey
Roy Rogers
Smiley
Cameron Chamber
Younsters
Burnette
Ole Frog
Chamber
Irving
Propositions to appear on Democratic Primary ballot
Three propositions will appear on the Democratic Primary ballot May 5 alongside about 60 state and local candidates. Milam Democratic Chairman Max McClaren notes the proposals ask voters to decide on parimutuel betting, a constitutional amendment for parimutuel wagering, and an amendment abolishing the poll tax for Texas voting.
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Milam Democratic
Max McClaren
Texas
Slogan Contest Continues Here In Cameron
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce continues the Slogan Contest and will honor the winning writer with a proclamation setting aside a full day in Cameron. A plaque bearing the slogan and winner’s name will be awarded at the March 1963 chamber banquet, plus a $10 prize and recognition in radio and newspaper coverage.
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Milam County
Cameron Chamber
Cameron
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Funeral Services Held For Frank Marak At St Monicas
Funeral services for Frank Marak were held at 10 a m from St Monicas Catholic Church with Rev John Geiser officiating. Burial followed in St Monicas Cemetery. Marak 86 lived in Milam County 10 years, a retired farmer, survived by his wife 2 sons 6 daughters 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Jess Setzer Rites Held In Davilla
Jess G. Setzer died at Taylor at 7 55 a m Sunday aged 78 born January 13 1884 in Davilla lifelong Bartlett resident retired farmer funeral service held Wednesday at 3 p m from the Christian Church in Davilla Rev Jerry Mahony of Taylor officiated burial in Cavilla Cemetery survivors include Mrs J G Setzer Bartlett daughter Mrs Hayden Caldwell Bartlett brothers John Setzer California Ed Setzer Temple Sharp Setzer Houston three grandchildren and one great grandchild pallbearers H W Setzer Lloyd Reverle A L Howell Rufus Graves W F Sharp Oscar Hines Marek Burns Funeral Home handled arrangements
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Jess G. Setzer
Taylor
Davilla
Bartlett
Christian Church
Jerry Mahony
Cavilla
J. G. Setzer
Hayden Caldwell
John Setzer
California
Ed Setzer
Temple
Sharp Setzer
Houston
H. W. Setzer
Lloyd Reverle
A. L. Howell
Rufus Graves
W. F. Sharp
Oscar Hines
Marek Burns
Smiley Burnette Show and Local Events Schedule
A roundup of town happenings lists Smiley Burnette Show dates at Milam Courthouse with performances 1:30 4:30 and 7:30 pm. Also notes Milam Junior Broiler Show Banquet April 28 and District American Legion Convention April 29 at National Guard Armory. May events include Silver Tea May 1 at Cameron Public Library, Tejas Scout Exposition May 5, Senior Play May 11 at Yee Auditorium, and Mens Golf Tournament May 20 at Cameron Country Club.
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Milam Courthouse
National Guard Armory
Cameron Public Library
Yee Auditorium
Cameron Country Club
Four Burglaries In Milam County Sentenced
A Milam District petit jury found Adolfo Flores Jr guilty of burglary and gave a three year suspended sentence. In two other burglary verdicts, Angue Vinson Jerry Reschke and Charle Brum were each found guilty in Ben Arnold and the Oak Club near Pettibone, receiving five year sentences. A separate case for Joe Mata is set for April 3. jurors listed include Monroe Fuchs and Vance Brock among others.
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Milam District
Adolfo Flores, Jr
W. C. Wallace
Ben Arnold
Oak Club
Pettibone
Angue Vinson
Jerry Reschke
Charle Brumbelow
Flores
Jack Prescott
Joe A
Johnny) Mata
Monroe Fuchs
Vance Brock
Foreman
Arthur Inge
Tyson Freeman
Harry Dupree
Joe Eanes
Charles Brady Sr
Thomas M. Eplen
L. D
19th Prepares For Guerrilla Training
A portion of Texas 49th Armored Division plans guerrilla training for Exercise Iron Dragoon the largest field maneuver in the Fourth Army area this year. About 20 000 soldiers will participate May 1 15 with Forts Bliss Sill Hood and Polk providing umpires and controllers while 138 officers and 156 enlisted men assist.
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Texas
U. S
National Guard
Herlin
Piney Fields
Fourth Army
Forts Bliss
Sill, Hood and
Polk
Dragoon
Election Judges Named Absentees In Democratic Primary
Absentee voting figures show 18 counts in the Democratic Primary up to press time, with one Republican vote counted. Details list Democratic precinct judges across Cameron and surrounding areas, including Cameron No 1 and 2, Salem, Elm Ridge, Rice School House, Minerva, Maysfield, Jones Prairie, Baileyville, Clark son, Milano, Gause, Hanover, Rockdale, San Gabriel, Buckholts, Thorndale, and related addresses and names.
Library Board Looks for New Funds and Committees
Cameron Library Board met Monday night to plan fundraising for operating and book funds. A three member committee led by George Bowman will pursue the fund program, with Oxheer Smith Judge W C Wallace and Dr Bowman named. A nomination committee includes Miss Mildred Thornton Mrs W O Triggs and Frank Luecke. The group announced a Delphian Club tea set for Tuesday May 1 at 3:30 pm in the freshly painted library to benefit Cameron Library. The board will reconvene May 7.
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Cameron Library Board
Cameron Library
George Bowman
E. First St
Oxsheer Smith
W. C. Wallace
Bowman
Mildred Thornton
W. O. Triggs
Frank Luecke
Delphian Club
Cameron
Miss Thornton
Minerva Post Office to Become Rural Station
Minerva Post Office will become Minerva Rural Station in Cameron county Saturday with no change in service or staff. Acting Postmaster Bernice Long mire will operate as contractor under Cameron jurisdiction. new boxes and remodeling planned while delivery, money orders, and other services continue.
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Minerva
Cameron
John Hays
Bernice Longmire
Minerva Station
Hays
Cameron Post Office
Services Planned at Cameron Gospel Tabernacle
Special services will be held at Cameron Gospel Tabernacle starting Sunday at 7 45 p m The Rev Harry H Hodges will preach the sermons Rev H M Bowley the church pastor invites everyone to attend.
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Cameron Gospel Tabernacle
Harry H. Hodges
H. M Bowley
Yee High principal resigns to join Southwest Texas Junior College
Gerald Underwood resigns as Yee High School principal to become Dean of Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde. The resignation takes effect at the end of the current school year. He expresses regret about leaving Cameron and thanks the community for friendships and support. Superintendent Charles Zeigler notes the administration’s concern at his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Underwood
Yee High School
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde
Charles Zeigler
Underwood
Cameron
Zeigler
Last Rites Saturday For Mrs Sustek 72
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Sustek 72 were held Saturday at 3 pm from St Monicas Catholic Church with Rev John Geiser officiating Rosary was recited 730 pm Friday at Marek Burns Funeral Home Burial was in St Monicas Cemetery Mrs Sustek died at her home 1030 am Friday Born May 15 1889 in Czechoslovakia she lived in Cameron for 50 years She was a member of the KJTZ Lodge of Cameron Surviving are her husband Frank Sustek of Cameron three daughters Mrs Lawrence Vrazel Mrs Frank Vansa and Mrs Lewis Vansa all of Buckholts 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Frank Sustek
St. Monicas Catholic Church
John Geiser
Marek - Burns Funeral
St. Monicas Cemetery
Cameron
Lawrence Vrazel
Frank Vansa
Lewis Vansa
Buckholts
Services Set For Mrs Fontaine
Funeral services for Mrs. W. J. Fontaine 85 who died Monday in Alexandria Virginia will be held Friday at 3 p m at the Little River Baptist Church. She will be buried in Little River Cemetery with viewing from 1 30 p m until the service. She was the widow of Dr. W. J. Fontaine longtime community physician at Jones Prairie. She had lived the past eight months with her daughter Mrs Bill Little in Alexandria. Surviving are two children Rodney Fontaine of Jones Prairie and Mrs Little.
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W. J. Fontaine
Alexandria
Little River Baptist Church
Bill Little
Rodney Fontaine
Jones Prairie
Little
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Howdy Smiley
Broiler
L. P. Heard, Jr
Anton Bily, Jr
Legion Holding
Frank Marak
Marek- Burns Funeral Home
Fayette County
Marak
Bruno Marak
Colton
Calif
Roman Marak
Joe Bayer
Louis Faichtenger
West
Howard Teumedge
Phoenix Arizona
Floyd Dimock
Las Crusas
N. Mex
Adolph Hertenberger
Antonio Marak
Joe Jochec
Rosie Boedeker
Bryan
John Petry
Shiner
Smitherman
Chamber of Commerce
Jess Setzer
Tejas
Cameron No
B. J. Matocha
F. B. Durrie
Salem
Jerry Nabours
Ad Hall
Henry Burke
Elm Ridge
Hl. J
Rogers
Burlington
Fritz Wied
W. FE. Kosel
Walkers Creek
T. Delahunty
Joan Marak Jr
Yarrelton
Jim Mann
Salty
Hugh Caffey
Thorndale
Conoley
J. H. Pitchard
Thorn
Library Board
Cameron Church
Yee
Mrs. Sustek
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