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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1970
Page
1
Veterans and readers in Cameron and across Texas send thanks for subscriptions. The piece recalls Apollo 13s safe return, the Capitol lights display, and a 1945 wartime memory of the Archives building and the Constitution on display, highlighting national unity and relief.
The Milam County Republican Party schedules its May 2 primary with polling sites in Cameron and Rockdale. Voting runs 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Precincts 1 2 3 and 4 at Ben Milam School cafe teria and Rockdale High School cafeteria. Precinct conventions follow, naming delegates to the May 9 county meeting. statewide races include Bush Morris Eggers Martin Fullerton.
A Williamson County Sun item from Georgetown recalls a marriage between Dr. Comely and Miss Lou Rife near Doddville. The groom’s long hair with plaited roses drew comment, and Milt Tucker arrived for the dinner as the wedding news traveled. The note invites readers to guess the year and mail Cameron Herald for an answer.
Seles tino Masiel, 50, a three time Texas convict, was held in Milam County Jail on charges of enticing minors away from home. Arrested in Waco, Masiel allegedly took five girls and two boys aged 12 to 16 from Rockdale to Waco. authorities returned the children and found no kidnapping evidence.
Rumors of expanded drilling in the Milbur Field south Milam County were confirmed with a new wildcat planned for the north end. The No 1 Joe Martin, depth 2600 feet, basal Wilcox test, sits on a 210 acre Smith Vincent Survey lease. Operators G Milton Cox and Curtis R Gohlson of San Antonio will drill the well, new to the field.
Yoe High School students present three one-act plays at 7 30 p m Thursday April 30 in the Ben Milam cafeteria The works include He by Eugene O Neill Never Trust a Man and On My Hitchin Day John Ben Sutter Monty Humble and Thomas Dusek are among the cast and staff Admis sion is 1 for adults 50 cents for students Proceeds benefit the National Honor Society and a proposed Drama Department
Mrs. Leo Glaser aged 58 died at her Salem area home on Thursday Funeral services were conducted at 2 30 p m from Marek Burns Funeral Home with Rev C E Wierth officiating Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery Survived by husband Leo Glaser three sons Leo Glaser Jr Royce Glenn Glaser Delmar Ray Glaser three brothers Joe Holcek Andrew Holcek Sylvester Holcek two sisters Mrs Wallie Peschel Mrs Mary Burnett and one grandchild.
Milam County census forms were sent to Waco for official tally after feeding through a Dallas computer. Census crew leader Mrs. J Estel Johnson praised cooperation and noted initial days of hard walking and unease over income questions, while the flush toilet query drew more humor than anger.
The Brazos River Authority board approved statements seeking federal funds for four dams and reservoirs in Central Texas. Preconstruction planning money is requested for Aquilla Creek near Hillsboro and Weston Aquilla Creek, Millican Reservoir on the Navasota near Bryan and College Station, and four construction funds totaling 5.85 million for Laneport and North San Gabriel reservoirs near Georgetown. The projects aim to control floods and store conservation water. Oxsheer Smith moved to send the statement to Congress urging funding. seconds by Paul Boyd and Charles Lee.
Milam County reports 11,404 vehicles registered to date in 1970 up from 11,046 in 1969 for the same period. First month income set at 143,635.79 for county road and bridge maintenance from 829 miles of roads. If no new licenses, about 180 dollars per mile. Total 1969 registrations were 14,023. State and county split after the initial 50,000. Highway Department has received 97,149.24 from 1970 Milam registrations.
Rogers schedules pet vaccination at City Hall Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. Dr. R. M. Titsworth will vaccinate dogs and cats. fee is $2 per animal, per Rogers City Secretary Mrs. George Richards.
Six year olds must present birth certificates and shot records for school registration. Officials urge up to date immunizations including smallpox, diphtheria, oral polio, and tuberculin testing. whooping cough measles and tetanus are advised though not compulsory. Date of registration to be announced.
Cameron Public Library hosts a two day Folk Fete June 12 13 focusing on Milam County arts and crafts with sculpture watercolors oils and more. Exhibitors may enter one piece priced or marked not for sale. library takes one third of sold works. puppet shows by fifth graders June 13 add a children section.
Absentee voting ends Tuesday April 28 with final day on the ballot for residents. Rotary Club hosts a noon event at The Texan on Wednesday April 29.
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