Civil rights probe into Cameron City Jail by FBI
FBI agent Tom McWilliams Jr investigated alleged civil rights violations of Cameron City Jail inmates after a complaint from an influential source. Findings will be presented to the September federal grand jury in Waco. The report notes police chief Dolan’s shown reform and a shift to a strong city council under the new charter, with plans for two way radio and Civil Defense funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Tom McWilliams Jr
Waco
Warren Olney III
Department of Justice
Washington
McWilliams
Federal Grand Jury
Bob
Tom Ainsworth
New Cameron
Ainsworths
Willie Dolan
Robert Weems
Charles Brady
City of
Civil Defense Administration
Brady
Civil Defense
Federal Communications Commission
Police Committee
Chamber of Commerce Secretary Resigns in Cameron
Cameron Chamber of Commerce President Drayton McLane announces the resignation of Secretary Manager Barbara Smitherman effective August 4 after three years of service. Geraldine Switzer will replace her and assumes duties as secretary on August 6 after moving to Cameron with her husband Fred Switzer in February to join KMIL.
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Drayton McLane
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Barbara Smitherman
Smitherman
Chamber
McLane
Geraldine Switzer
Statement From Jack Prescott on Milam County Election
Jack Prescott thanks Milam County voters for his county race support with special praise for Cameron home town backing. He notes wife Mary and he appreciated the confidence and congratulates Bob Nelson on winning the race. He hopes to serve Milam County again if elected in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Atrorney
Cameron
Mary
Bob Nelson
Peace Prayer Quotation Reflects Peacemaking Faith
A devotional fragment quotes Philippians 4 7 on the peace of God guarding hearts through Christ Jesus. It invokes God as the God of pearl and asks daily for love to be peacemakers and to show themselves as children in Jesus name Amen.
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God
Christ Jesus
Jesus
Mystery Accident, Knife Fight and 90 MPH Chase Hit Cameron
Police in Cameron reported a varied week with a mysterious crash on Emancipation and North Sixth. A 1956 Pontiac rammed a light pole. a truck driver found unconscious with head injuries alleged amnesia. A woman identity is sought, blood tests await, robbery suspected. A tavern knife fight left two severely cut including a soldier. another chase ended with an abandoned 1950 Pontiac impounded. Police emphasized illegal parking as a target during upcoming duty changes.
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Cameron
Brandenburg
Emancipation
North Sixth
Austin
Secon
James Lee
Marshall Terry
William Brandenburg
Hairston
Reunion Finds Only Two Originals Left
The Hairston reunion will be held Sunday August 5 at Rockdale Park. Only two of the original Hairstons survive Allan A. Pairston and Mrs Nora Cannon of Horston. All friends and relatives are urged to attend. A basket lunch will be served at the noon hour.
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Hairston
Rockdale Park
Hairstons
Allan A. Pairston
Nora Cannon
Horston
Reservations For 4th Nat Jamboree Must Be Made Early
Heart O Texas Council announces 1957 National Boy Scout Jamboree contingent limits at Valley Forge. Only three full troops, 111 boys and 9 adults, can attend. Eligibility requires age 12 as of Jan 1 1957 and rank of Second Class Scout or higher plus Apprentice Explorer or above.
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Heart O’texas Council
James, A. Cunningham
Temple
Mr. Cunningham
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
Clement Family Plans Move to Irving Leaving Cameron School
Guy Clement vocational teacher and his wife Mrs. Jackie Clement will sell their home and relocate to Irving Texas. Edith Barron resigns from Newton Clinic to become secretary to Superintendent Loughmiller after notice expires.
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Clement
Irving
Cameron
Guy Clement
Jackie Clement
Texas
N. E
Edith) Barron
Newton Clinic
Loughmiller
Young
Coke Party Honors Joy Herron
Mrs J W Herron hosted a Coke party Wednesday morning July 18 with assistance from Bobbye Edmonds. Guests included Betty Butler Margaret Young Darlene Moore Daisy Henderson and Nelda Baldridge as cokes and cupcakes were served.
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J. W. Herron
Bobbye Edmonds
Joy Herron
Betty Butler
Margaret Young
Darlene Moore
Daisy Henderson
Nelda Baldridge
Camp Fire Girl Camp Visit Reveals Baylor Counselor
A personal reminiscence describes a trip to a north Texas Camp Fire Girls camp with twenty five college counselors. It mentions Ronda Hayes from Baylor College and Ra-ton Texas as a dark skinned brunette with a noted uncle in Cameron. The piece ends with a biblical note to Judge Charlie Smith.
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North
Texas
Ronda Hayes
Baylor College
Raton
Cameron
West Texas
Post Office Department
Redbirds dominate Cubs in 26 to 7 soft ball win
Leo Jackson notes a high scoring Redbirds victory with Chili Williams earning the win and Ray Green catching. Luther Burnett and Arthur Marek each scored three for the Redbirds. The Cubs received two runs from J Marshall and Make McDermott on the mound.
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Redbirds
Cubs
Chili Williams
Ray Green
J. Marshall
McDermott
Birds
Luther Burnett
Arthur Marek
Red Birds
John Marshall
Yankees
White Sox
Braves
Carrol Fikes
Vogelsang
J. Parker
Henry Schattle Heads K of C As Grand Knight
Henry J. Schattle Jr was installed as Grand Knight of Cameron Council No 2338 Knights of Columbus. Officers include Dr Jack Boyce Deputy Grand Knight and Charlie Burke Chancellor with a picnic and dance planned for Sunday August 26 featuring barbecue sausage prizes and an evening dance.
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Knights of Columbus
Cameron Council
Henry J. Schattle Jr
Jack Boyce
Charlie M. Burke
Frank Heitman
Paul Dillon
Edmond Boedeker
Charles Kunz
Steve Polzer
Pete Susek
John Kohl Jr
August Marek
John Reisner
E. 0. Schiller Jr
Willard Green
Temple
Herman Beach
John Kohut
Joe Hobital
Belton
Milam County Democrats Canvass July Primary Returns
Milam County Democratic Committee met July 31 in the District Courtroom to canvass election returns for the July primary. After tabulation by secretary Minnie Nell Lewis, the results were approved. The group discussed the dual voting system and noted calls to unify to a single system. a bill passed both houses but was vetoed by Gov. Shivers.
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Milam County
Democratic Committee
Minnie Nell Lewis
Stat
Shivers
Milam
Milam TSCW Alumnae Picnic Hosts Exes at Canion Club
Milam County TSCW Alumnae Club held a picnic on Tuesday July 24 at the Canion Country Club for members and families. Seventeen attended with Rockdale Bremen and Cameron represented. Hostesses were Mrs Andrew Filinger of Cameron and Mrs Leslie Beesley of Rockdale.
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Milam County
TSCW
Milam Cou Y A&m Exes
Can ‘Ron
Rockdale
Bremen
Cameron
Andrew Filinger
Lisie Beesley
James Kab
LeRoy Thompson
A. F. Matula
Scouts and Parents Tahuaya Day Camps Scheduled
Hundreds of Cub Scouts and parents from the Heart of Texas Council will flood Camp Tahuaya near Belton for a two week Cub Scout Day Camp under Col. Svend Neilson of Fort Hood. Activities include hiking the Chisholm Trail site visits swimming picnics and campfire ceremonies following a season that saw 1192 Scouts Explorers and Leaders attend a week long camp at Tahuaya.
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Heart , Texas Council
Camp Tahuaya
Svend Neilson
Fort Hood
Council
Belton
Chisholm Trail
Shanklin Water Mill
Camp
Tahuaya
Milam Farmers Tour Blackland Experiment Station
About twenty five Milam County farmers and business leaders toured the Blackland Experiment Station on July 24 to view ongoing research. Extension agronomist Ben Spears announced hybrid sorghums for 1997 and highlighted Texas No. 610 Hybrid maize for best local yield and ease of combining. He noted drought suitability of Texas hybrid No. 590 for early maturity and Texas hybrid No. 620 as a high yielding option with a tender point noted.
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Milam County
Blackland Experiment Station
Ben Spears
Bell, Milam
Travis
McLennan
Falls
Hill Counties
Spears
Milam Farmers
Bride Elect Flora Pawelka Honored At Shower
Miss Flora Pawelka, bride elect of Norbert Mikulee, was honored at a Thursday evening shower at the home of Mrs. I. J. Mikulee. Hostesses included Mrs. Marcella Mikulec and Mrs. Zdonia Mkulec. Guests viewed gifts on a lace table as Carole Ann Heitman led guests to a guest book and refreshments were served.
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Flora Pawelka
I. J. Mikulee
Norbert Mikulee
Marcella Mikulec
Zdonia Mkulec
Theresa IcCord
Pawelka
Claudia Hill
Carole Ann Heitman
Rita
Lillian Mikulee
Carole Heitman
Nelson tops Milam field in county attorney race by 100
Milam voters registered 5322 with Bob Nelson winning county and district prosecutor by exactly 100 votes over two opponents. Final Milam Robertson tallies show Herman Yezak narrowly defeating Bill Black for Austin return by 88 votes. Black led Milam 2939 to 2298.
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Pappy O'Daniel
Senators
Ralph Yarborough
Senator Daniel
Ramsey
Aikin
Tom Moore
Waco
Will Wilson
Dallas
Martin Dies
Bob Poage
Jarrard Secrest
Bob Nelson
Robertson
Herman Yezak
Austin
Bill Black
Cameron
Milarm
Son Black
Yezak
Black
Max McClaren
Johnny Andres
Walter White
O. D. Graham
Carl Black
C. S
Raney
Byron Neal
Joe Richter
Milford Thweatt
F. B. Burk
Ollie Cook
George Gamble
John Zajicek
Herman Dorner
P. L. Paris
Vows Planned at St Monica’s Church for August 4
Miss Pawelka and Mr. Mikulee will exchange vows in St. Monica's Catholic Church at 8:30 AM on Saturday August 4. The ceremony is set in a traditional liturgical setting with family and friends attending the nuptials.
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Coke
Miss Pawelka
Mr. Mikulee
St. Monica's Catholic Church
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Bob) Nelson
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