Milam County Leads CenTex in Lowest Unemployment Rates
Cameron milldams show the region posting the lowest jobless rate among 12 Central Texas counties with 2.1 percent. Milam County tops the list, while Falls 7.2 percent unemployment marks the highest in the group. statewide and national rates exceed Milam. Population overcrowding also noted as an issue for Milam County.
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Cameron
Milam
Texas
Hamilton County
Bell County
Mills
Bosque
Hill
Lampasas
Freestone
Falls County
Limestone
Milam County
Milam County Shows Housing Ration Gains and Jobs Boost
F.M.L. ration in crowded housing beats state 13.7 percent average. The 12-county survey finds low 8 percent. Milam’s strong job rate keeps the problem down while agri business government and industry rebuild Cameron and Rockdale and steer Thorndale forward. Population in rural areas declines. The facts urge continued cooperation open minds and new development approaches.
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Milam
Milam County
Cameron
Rockdale
Thorndale
Somerville Receives EPA Grant for Wastewater Plant
Somerville has been awarded a federal grant of 94,980 dollars from the Environmental Protection Agency to enlarge the city’s wastewater treatment plant. The grant will be paired with city bond funds to finance the construction project.
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Somerville
Environmental Protection Agency
Sheriff cites long costly jail update after federal ruling
Williamson County Sheriff Henry Matysek said meeting federal requirements for updating the county jail will be a long slow and costly process following a ruling by Federal Judge Sarah T Hughes.
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Georgetown
Williamson County
Henry Matysek
Sarah T. Hughes
Rabies Vaccination urged in Bell County clinics
The Bell County Rabies Vaccination Program urges rural pet owners to attend planned vaccination clinics. The drive aims to eliminate the risk of a rabies epidemic after several animals tested positive for rabies.
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Belton
Bell County
Murder suspect seeks to escape El Reno jail
Robertson County Sheriff E P Elliott said John E Swift, charged with the May 17 murders of Hearne banker H C Kelley his wife and daughter, has been trying to escape the Oklahoma jail at El Reno. He allegedly possessed hacksaw blades and a chisel. Swift also faces pending New Mexico charges for one murder two assaults with intent to commit murder and one armed robbery.
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Hearne Robertson County
E. P. Elliott
John E. Swift
Oklahoma
el Reno
Swift
Hearne
H. C. Kelley
Elliott
New Mexico
Fort Hood to mark 30th anniversary with marker and barracks
Fort Hood observes its 30th anniversary on November 10 with dedication of a large Texas Historical Marker and a new barracks complex named for Lt. Gen. A D Bruce, Camp Hood’s first commanding general. Bell County Historical Society will present the marker, the largest allowed by the state, honoring Fort Hood’s national and regional contributions.
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Fort Hood
A. D. Bruce
Camp Hood
Bell County
Water Supply Corp Opens Office in Rockdale
The Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation opens its main office at 104 West Cameron Street Rockdale. Manager Mark Towery says patrons can pay bills at the new office and the system now serves 342 customers, with plan to reach about 800 when completed.
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Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation
Rockdale
Cameron Street
Mark Towery
Towery
Rosebud-Lott Schools Open August 22 with Fundaments Set
Supt. Earl Cook Jr. announced Rosebud-Lott schools open Tuesday August 22 at 8 29 a m with classes first day buses run and lunchroom open. Cougar Field readied for football season bleachers installed first game vs Marlin September 8
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Supt
Earl Cook Jr
Rosebud-Lott
Cougar
Marlin
Charles Kunz Elected To Head Cameron Folk Fete Inc
Charles Kunz was elected chairman of Cameron Folk Fete Inc succeeding Mrs. Perry Holder. First vice president Dana Kestenbaum and second vice president Charles Handle, both of Cameron, were named. The board approved Alma Bush Kestenbaum and Handle as directors.
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Charles Kunz
Folk Fete Inc
Cameron
Perry Holder
Dana Kestenbaum
Charles Handle
Mildred Thornton
Holder
Miss Thornton
Kunz
San Antonio
Uoft Institute of Texas Cultures
Hemisfair
Elgin
New Braunfels
Texas split dove season aims to curb late hunting impact
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission splits the mourning dove season into a September fall and January winter period. The North Zone including Milam County runs Sept 1 to Oct 14 and Jan 6-21 1973, while the South Zone goes Sept 23 to Nov 5 and Jan 6-21 1973, with an exception for white-winged dove counties. Biologists call it an experimental shift to gauge effects on harvest and bird populations.
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Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Milam
Parks and Wildlife Department
Rogers Schools Plan Fall Term With Renovations and New Leaders
Rogers schools expect 630 students for the upcoming year with August 23 opening. Registration days for upper grades are August 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, while elementary students may visit before August 23. The interior and gym have been renovated. Johnnie Hauerland is named elementary and junior high principal and federal programs head. Donald Godwin returns as high school principal and athletic director, with assistants Elton Ramthun Harley Doggett and Jerry Decker.
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Rogers
Wayne Cornelius
Cornelius
Johnnie Hauerland
Patrol Reports Two Accidents in Early Morning
Highway Patrolman Milton Wright investigated two accidents Thursday morning one at Branchville and the other at San Gabriel. James David Price of Bryan was in good condition in a Temple hospital after his pickup truck overturned at Branchville around 4 a.m. The vehicle was not spotted until about 7 a.m. In the other accident a newspaper truck hit a cow at San Gabriel about 5 a.m. The cow was killed but the driver was not hurt.
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Milton Wright
Branchville
San Gabriel
James David Price
Bryan
Temple
Cameron School Board Sets Budget Hearing for Aug 10
The Cameron school board will hold a regular meeting at p.m. on Thursday August 10. The session will include a public hearing on the 1972 73 school budget and interested patrons are invited to attend.
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Cameron School Board
At & P.m
Dodson
Buckholts to Open Schools August 17
Buckholts prepares for a new school year with staff return on August 17 and classes for students starting August 21. The district notes summer upgrades including gas lines and new windows, and announces Mike Shain as football coach with Patsy Dorner and Eugenia Wolf new faculty. Bus and lunch staff listed. First football game set for September 8 versus Milano at Badger Field. Holiday dates include Labor Day September 4 and Easter break April 20-23. Last day of classes May 23 with high school commencement same day.
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Buckholts
Leon Brady
Brady
Mike Shain
Cameron School Opens After Summer Break Schedule Set
School opening for Cameron students is set for Monday August 28 with tentative hours from a.m until 2 p.m. The short schedule will run during hot weather and a full faculty is expected after August 10. Labor Day is a holiday. in service training runs August 21-25.
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Cameron School
D. R. Dodson
Dodson
Youth Rodeo Entries Soar In Rockdale
About 245 contestants enter the 1972 Rockdale Youth Rodeo sponsored by the Roping and Cutting Club. The four night event runs Wednesday through Saturday at Fair Park starting 8 p.m. Competitors hail from Texas and nearby states. top riders may win a horse trailer, silver buckles, saddles, and cash tacks. The top 10 in each event advance to Saturday finals.
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Rockdale
The
Roping and Cutting Club
Fair Park
Texas
Colorado
Collision Injures Boy Near Rogers
An 11 year old Houston boy driving a farm tractor collided with a cattle truck near Rogers on Highway 36 at 5 10. He was treated at Scott and White for cuts and a broken collarbone and listed in satisfactory condition. The truck driver Charlie Ray Eddings of Silsbee and passenger Wayne Jordan of Kountze were unhurt. Several cattle injured or killed. The mishap occurred as the boy began a left turn from the right shoulder while both vehicles traveled east.
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Houston
Rogers
Robert Earl Butler
Scott
White
Highway
Charlie Ray Eddings
Silsbee
Wayne Jordan
Kountze
Joe Reinhart
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F.M.L
FT. Hood
Water Supply Corp
Rosebud
Fannin Street
Patricia
Matula
Karen Kirk
Jana Massengale
Karen Barrett
Rogers Schools
Hauerland Is
Sealy
Sam Houston
Patrol
Patsy Dorner
Eugenia Wolf
W. H. Malovets
Ed Senkel
Lucille Malovets
Badgers
Milano
Badger
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