04 Aug 1975
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1975
Page
1
A new doughnut shop debuts in the 200 block of North Central, drawing long lines as residents sample doughnuts and coffee. The piece notes a lively downtown scene and compares the bakery surge to broader market and social musings, with colorful quotes on risk and appetite.
A Rosebud bicentennial highlight will be a cow chip chunking contest between Rosebud and Lott mayors. A series of exchange letters and speeches are expected to precede the event, adding local flair to the celebration.
Grain sorghum dominates money crops in McGregor with first truckloads arriving at local dealers. Sources forecast total value near eight million dollars as yields average about 3000 pounds per acre, with some fields exceeding 5000 pounds.
Williamson County Commissioners consider guidelines to standardize ambulance service including attendant appearance and a comprehensive disaster plan for the area. The proposed regulations cover operating procedures and general service standards for emergency medical responses.
Arnold Ervin Watson 40 of Bremond received a five year probated sentence for stealing a $2000 Lincoln welder from a Falls County farm on August 8 1974. He faces four additional theft indictments in Limestone county tied to a farm implement theft and cattle rustling ring dismantled in January.
Caldwell city officials announced a $100,000 grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The funds will finance improvements aimed at bettering living conditions in the community.
Belton city council will consider a request from Star Gas Co to raise residential and commercial gas rates by about 1.98 per thousand cubic feet at its August meeting. The company seeks the ordinance to offset higher wholesale gas costs Lone Star pays in Texas towns.
The Rockdale Roping and Cutting Club expects about 300 entries for the August 5-9 youth rodeo at Fair Park arena starting 8 p.m. each night. The event is noted as one of the state’s largest youth rodeos and draws broad participation. Somerville officials report school finance measures will raise costs and trigger tax increases to meet 1975-76 and 1976-77 requirements.
The board adopted a 1,421,204 dollar budget citing higher teacher salaries and local fund needs under a new state finance law. Gym renovation bids exceeded estimates, shuttle buses to be halted, and a 2 30 start summer schedule approved with new hires and a leave of absence.
The Friends of the Library host an open house Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. Barak Waldron of Cameron will provide piano music. Exhibits by Mrs. Margie Wardlaw, a used book sale, and memorial gifts welcome. Dues support library services.
Blood donors including 18 year olds are reminded of the Red Cross Bloodmobile stop at Methodist Fellowship Hall on Tuesday August 5 from 12 noon to 6 pm. The city faces a deficit of about 50 units for the year and aims to reach a quota of 73 pints.
Cameron junior high and high school bands begin fall rehearsals on August 11 for the 1975 football season. The junior high band meets 9:30 a.m. to noon at the high school band hall under Gary Beach. The high school band meets 7 to 9:30 p.m. directed by Jerry Bartley.
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