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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1965
Page
5
Cameron Troop 52 swimmers won the Tejas District Swim Meet at Rockdale City Pool, with Troop 89 of Rockdale second and Bremond Troop 59 third. Dr. Travis C. Green, meet director, treated the boys to watermelons after the competition.
A practical tip advises rubbing the leaking tent spot with a regular wax candle then heating with a warm iron. Wax melts and forms a water repellent seal that lasts longer than expected.
Mrs. H H Linke reports Mes Leslie Hodge Britt and Clay of Houston visiting her parents in San Gabriel. Families from Victoria Fort Worth Austin Corpus Christi and Houston spend weekends and vacations with relatives. Clerietta Assembly in New Mexico keeps Kay Joanie and Donna away, while Mary stays with Parmer family in Nolanville. Weekend guests include the Fulchers and the Roepkes in Taylor.
In a lively chat, coach Jess Neely defends Houston South Main talent and mocks early SWC predictions while acknowledging limited quarterback depth. Frank Broyles bets on Joan Brittonum, a 1963 starter, as Arkansas plans redshirt strategy behind Billy Marshall. Astros trades under scrutiny as Paul Richards faces fan critique amid a rebuilding era.
An empty 2 rimfire shell serves as a makeshift rivet. Cut through the brass shell to leave a 1/16 inch protrusion, insert a ball bearing or rock marginally larger than the shell, and hammer to flare the end.
Dr. Walter L. Rozier will attend a three day postgraduate course titled Dentistry for Children with Cerebral Palsy sponsored by United Cerebral Palsy of Texas and Baylor University School of Dentistry in Dallas. The event runs August 12 through 14, announced by Lloyd Weaver, president of United Cerebral Palsy of Texas in Fort Worth.
A reader outlines a method to convert a rifle stock into an emergency ammo supply by removing the butt plate, drilling a hole in the stock, filling it with ammunition, and resealing the stock. This creates hidden extra weight and keeps rounds within easy reach for rapid deployment.
A claim states that pouring any cola on a windshield while wipers run keeps road film off for hours, suggesting a simple cleaning aid for drivers.
Public notice announces proposed constitutional amendment nine to be voted on November 2 1965. House Joint Resolution No 8 seeks salary increases for Lieutenant Governor and Speaker and higher per diem for legislators with mileage and session limits.
The column lists weekend visitors from Houston and Dallas including Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tucker and family and Mrs. Troy Locke and children visiting Emory Brockenbushes. It notes attendees at Walter Eckerman funeral in Holland and various relatives visiting in Gilland and surrounding homes. The Milam Singing Convention meets in Tracy with basket luncheon invitation.
A Texas public notice proposes Constitutional Amendment No. 2 to Section 49 b, Article II, to authorize up to 400 million dollars in Veterans' Land Board bonds for a Veterans' Land Fund. It outlines board composition, bond terms, fund use, purchase rules for Texas veterans, and election procedures for November 1965.
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