Blossoms Along Cameron Creek Draw Notice At 2 PM Austin Meeting
Residents note profusion of flowers around Cameron and in local businesses. A 2 p.m. Friday Austin meeting will involve the Corps of Engineers Brazos River Authority Texas Water Rights Commission and Texas Water Development Board to discuss the San Gabriel dam report. Prior funds of about 400000 were set aside for Laneport and San Gabriel branches studies near Georgetown. Cameron and Williamson County residents look for the report.
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Austin
Corps of Engineers
Brazos River
Tell Your Neighbor Theme Of 1966 Cancer Crusade
Rev Anthony Thibodeaux chairs Cameron area Crusade urging volunteers to be communicators of hope not fear. The 1966 Crusade sponsors early diagnosis and public education with the slogan Fight Cancer with a Check up and a Check.
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America Cancer Society
Anthony Thibodeaux
Cameron
Thibodaeux
Thibodeaux
Light Balloting in Democratic Primary Across Region
Voters show limited participation in the Democratic Primary with 10 absentee ballots by mail and 8 in person. Absentee voting for the May 7 primary closes May 3, according to County Clerk officials.
Local Jaycees Host Road-E-O Finals May 6 in Cameron
Cameron Jaycees host the area Road-E-O finals for teenage drivers on Sunday May 6 in the Safeway Store parking lot. Contestants compete for plaques, advancement to state finals in Pampa June 10 11, and a chance to reach the national event in Washington DC August 8 11 with $4500 in scholarships a 1967 Comet Cyclone GT and a Youth Safety Spokesman tour.
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Jaycee Safe Driving
Cameron
Cameron Jaycees
Safeway
Pampa
Texas
Washington
D. C
United States
Hefley-Stedman Motor Co
Joe Lee Heitman
Lloyd Adams Chevrolet
Charles Chandler
Cameron Lumber Co
Cameron Jaycee
Three Yoe Students Advance to State IL Events
Yoe High School juniors Jane Conley Paul Chandler and Mack McKinney will represent Region III in Shorthand and track at the state interscholastic competition in Austin on May 6 and 7. Conley won first in shorthand at the regional meet at Brenham Blinn College. Chandler ran the mile in 4 34. McKinney jumped 21 9. Chandler competes May 6 at 8 25 p m Memorial Stadium and McKinney competes May 7 at 9 p m broad jump. The Yoe mile relay team placed fourth in regional with Bill Goeke Forrest Green Mack McKinney and Leo Michalka.
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Yoe High School
Jane Conley
Paul Chandler
Mack McKinney
Austin
Miss Conley
Blinn Junior College
Brenham
Chandler
McKinney
Memorial Stadium
Bill Goeke
Forrest Green
Leo Michalka
Lions To Conduct Light Bulb Sale
The Cameron Lions Club sponsors a door to door light bulb sale on May 2 from 4 p.m. They offer bundles of 8 bulbs for $2 in 60 watt 100 watt or mixed sizes. Advance orders and delivery are arranged by Bernay Dusek at OX7 2111. Proceeds benefit the Cameron Scholarship Fund for a student’s college tuition.
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Cameron Lions Club
Bernay Dusek
Milam County Flood Reaches Milky Waters After Weekend Rain
A Sunday deluge and Monday heavy rains sent Little River and many creeks over banks in Milam County. Little River at US 77 Bridge widened to over a mile in places as San Gabriel flowed into the swollen stream. City Water Department records show about 7 inches of rain over five days. Sharp area school buses bound for Rockdale were rerouted via Cameron due to flooded roads. Crop damage estimates were not yet available as waters remained high Wednesday presstime.
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Martin
Milam County
US 77
San Gabriel
Rockdale Magician John Moehring Appears on Ed Sullivan Show
Rockdale magician John Moehring, a popular local performer, appeared on the Ed Sullivan television program Sunday April 24. He has entertained crowds in Cameron and Rockdale while a student at Rockdale High School and during college years at North Texas State University. He also performed at Six Flags Over Texas and the New York World's Fair Texas Pavilion, and later appeared at Radio City Music Hall and the Latin Quarter in New York. He has worked with a cruise ship entertainment troupe aboard ships including the Queen Mary Queen Elizabeth Rotterdam and Cunard Carmania. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C W Moehring of Rockdale.
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John Moehring
Rockdale
Cameron
Moehring
Rockdale High School
North’ Texas State University
Texas
Radio City Music Hall
New York
Rotterdam
Cunard Line
Moehring Is
C. W. Moehring
Rites Tuesday For Mrs. Baker
Mrs. Ira Baker aged 46 died in a local hospital at 5 p.m. Monday Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Marek-Burns Funeral home with Mr. Fred Kirbo of Mullins officiating Burial followed in Marlow Cemetery She was born June 26 1920 in Milam County and lived in Cameron Her survivors include Ira Baker her husband J N Posey and his wife, three Posey brothers Denson John Charles Lewis, and a sister Mrs. Dorothy Clark all of Houston and Waco connections.
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Ira Baker
Marek-Burns Funeral Home
Fred Kirbo
Mullins
Texas
Marlow Cemetery
Mrs. Baker
Milam County
Cameron
J. N. Posey
Denson
John Charles Posey
Houston
Lewis Posey
Waco
Dorothy Clark
Terhune Named Manager at Eastern Seed and Fertilizer
Jack Terhune of Cameron has been named manager of the Eastern Seed and Fertilizer Co. office in Cameron, succeeding Larry Jensen who moved to El Campo. Terhune, employed at the Cameron plant for a year, took over this week. The company also announced the addition of Jack Culbertson to the local staff.
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Jack Terhune
Cameron
Eastern Seed and Fertilizer Co
Larry Jensen
el Campo
Terhune
honors for Cameron doctor Dr Crump at TMA event
The Texas Medical Association awarded honorary membership to Dr Tr Crump of Cameron for notable ethical medicine service. A longtime Milam County health officer, he practiced in Cameron for nearly 40 years and held multiple civic roles amid a career spanning World War II and military medical service. His wife resides at 308 N Jefferson.
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The
Texas Medical Association
Tr. Crump
Cameron
Association
Texas
Dr. Crump
First National Bank
Crump
Cameron Schools
Selective Service Board
Knights of Pythias
Masonic
U. S. Army Air Corp
New York
Milam County
N. Jefferson
Postmaster Announces Closure of Postal Savings System
Postmaster Narvie L. Caperton states Public Law 9 377s ends postal savings after April 26 1966. No new deposits accepted. interest ceases to accrue on certificates between April 27 1966 and April 26 1967. Certificates may be cashed on anniversary dates or all at once with interest for full months beyond 3 months from interest date. For mail withdrawals or lost certificates, forms 315 and 1688 are available at Cameron post office.
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Narvie L. Caperton
Cameron Post Office
Rogers Community Barbecue and Rally at High School Gym
The Rogers Community Service Club hosts a barbecue and political rally at the high school gym at 6 30 p m Saturday April 30. All area candidates are invited to attend and speak.
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Rogers Community Service Club
Services Held For Will Vaughn 80
Will Vaughn 80 former Milam County deputy died Sunday in a local hospital Funeral services were Monday at First Methodist Church with Rev Richard Freeman and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery Vaughn was born February 20 1886 in Milam County and lived in Walker s Creek before moving to Cameron during World War I He was a retired farmer and served as deputy to Sheriffs L L Blaylock and Carl Black Survivors include four daughters four brothers two sisters eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed Funeral Home Marek Burns in charge
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Milam
Will Vaughn
Vaughn
First Methodist Church
Richard Freeman
Oak Hill Cemetery
Milam County
Walkers Creek
Cameron
L. L. Blaylock
Carl Black
Woodson Sanders
Pat Sanders
James Davis
Austin
Norris Hamilton
San Antonio
Luther Vaughn
Centerville
Ralph and
Clyde Vaughan
Morgan Vau
Leroy Broadus
Wayne Weiser
John Andres
George Rankin
John Henderson Jr
H. H. Pruitt
Matt Terry
Hilliard Thomas
R. Kalkbrenner
W. C. Wallace
Thelston Morgan
Marek Burns
City approves FAA grant for Cameron Airport enlargement
City Council accepts a 38 400 federal grant to expand Cameron Public Airport with land acquisition, easements, runway 50 by 3200 feet, lighting, beacon, fencing and other safety features. Project total rises to 76 800 with FAA covering half, requiring six months of work once started. Mayor Bassel Wilson praised the grant after lengthy negotiations and FAA adjustments.
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City Hall
Federal Aviation Agency
Cameron Public
Wilson
FAA
Club To Recognize Charter Members
The CameRon Delphian Club will honor charter members at a Silver Tea 3 30 to 5 p m Tuesday in the Methodist Fellowship Hall. Honorees include Mrs H L Green Sr Mrs Howard Baskin Mrs W R Newton Sr Mrs Walter Sharpe Mrs J D Eplen Mrs Niley Smith Sr Mrs J C Freeman Mrs E A Flinn and Mrs S F Lesovsky. Mrs J A Bowling is general chairman. tea open to the public.
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Cameron Delphian Club
Methodist Fellowship Hall
H. L. Green Sr
Howard Baskin
W. R. Newton Sr
Walter Sharpe
J. D. Eplen
J. A. Bowling
Town Meeting Plans Endorsement for Cameron Industrial Fund
Cameron Industrial Foundation receives 15 of 15 endorsements from local clubs and leaders. A Friday 7:30 p.m. town meeting at Methodist Cameron will discuss why a Cameron industrial program is needed with CIF plans and a May 1 kickoff for a $100,000 fund to purchase land and develop utilities and site wells.
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Cameron Industrial Foundation, Inc
Cameron Three Arts Club
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Pleasure & Profit Club
Cameron Junior Chamber of Commerce
Cameron
Cameron Industrial Foundation
CIF
Cameron Chamber
Methodist Hall
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KML
Julian Baskin
Little River
Jaycees
E-O
John Gearhart
Bethany
U. S. Jaycees
Lincoln Mercury Division
Lions
A&m Club
Tom Chandler
Texas A&m University
A&m
Rock
Dale Elementary
Niley Smith Sr
Leon Noack
City Water Department
Sharp Area
John Moehring On
Cal Stallon
Jack Culbertson
TMA Honorary
William N. Dale
Airports Branch
Houston Area
Office
Bassel Wilson
Texas Aeronautic Commission
Fort
Herald
Club
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