Cameron Citizens Debate Park Meters and Slot Machines
A Cameron court room crowd heard opposing views on park meters replacing a local “good country town” image. Attendees split between supporting meter enforcement and opposing it, with comments on law enforcement, drought, and business impact, including references to slot machines as an alternative revenue idea.
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Cameron
Johnny Andres
Johnny Graham
John Summer Batte
R. L
Bubba” Batte Jr
H. P. Culpepper
Alcoa
Claude Griggs
Council meeting debates Cameron town image and management
Hayden Lawrence moves to form a committee to discuss with the City Council while attendees fault mismanagement. Oxsheer Smith acts as mediator as tensions rise over town conduct and parking near the Baptist Church and fire zone.
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Hayden Lawrence
Coucil
Cameron
Oxsheer Smith
Baptist Church
Knights of Columbus Picnic Promises Fun and Music
The Knights of Columbus host a Sunday August 26 all day picnic at the KC Hall with barbecue and sausage and prizes. Music for dancing features Bennie Murski and his Melody Kings while kids enjoy rides and teens play miniature golf and bowling. Henry Schuttle invites all to attend and be made welcome, noting meters may affect street parking near stores.
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Knights of Columbus
KC Hall
Bennie Murski
Henry Schuttle
Yoe Players May Get Jackets Under New Policy
Cameron Independent School District adopts a policy to award athletic honors annually to students and to coaches at the board's discretion. Merchandise certificates for jackets are outlawed, favoring the win of a jacket. The board removed itself from game pass eligibility, while awarding passes for past board members. A bid by Johnny Graham for bus servicing is accepted as low bidder though oil and grease quality will be checked. Cracks reported at Ben Milam School prompt inspection. cause linked to roof expansion.
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Cameron Independent School
Cameron Independent School System
Johnny Graham
Graham
Ben Milam School
S. Geren and Son of
Fort Worth
Will Wilson for Texas Attorney General
Editorial endorses Will Wilson for Attorney General of Texas. It notes his background as a Dallas County district attorney and former Supreme Court Justice, highlighting his fight against crime and stance against federal encroachment. The piece urges voters to assess his qualifications carefully and promises more details next week.
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James E
Bo” Patterson
Texas
Will Wilson
Dallas County
Supreme Court
Wilson
State of
Yes Will Wilson
U.S
Department of Justice
Washington
Austin
WSCS Circles Meet at First Methodist on Monday Morning
Three circles of the Women's Society of Christian Service met at 9 30 am in the First Methodist Church. The Rawls Circle, Robinson Circle, and Henderson Circle each held programs on the Quadrennial Symbol and WSCS goals, with hostesses serving fruit drink and cookies or punch. Mrs W A Bonds announced the Brenham district seminar for August 28 and urged attendance.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Christ
Woman's Soceety of
Christian Service
Wesleyan Service Guild
Rawls
Rush Thomas
Mesdames Howard Baskin
R. B. Rylander
D. S. Wimberly
D. H. Slaughter
Robinson Circle
O. B. Horstmann
Emma Barron
Henderson Circle
A. W. McCullin
Winnie Wittliff
Mesdames J. Lacy Wills
W. O. Triggs
W. A. Robinson
WSCS
W. A. Bonds
Brenham
Maysfield Schools Open On Third And Lunchroom
Principal Harrison McLerran announces the Maysfield School will open on September 4 for lunchroom service for both schools. The school bus will run September 3 for both race groups and registration occurs on opening day.
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Maysfield
Harrison McLerran
Corred
White
Son of man comes to seek and save the lost
A devotional prayer citing Luke 19 10 and praising God for seeking and saving souls. The text asks for transmission of divine love to others and ends with an Amen.
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Jesus
City considers water sewer bonds with 25 percent rate rise
City council, with Engineer Joe Rady and fiscal agents, studies water and sewer needs and bond plans. A 25 percent water rate increase would retire all bonds and avoid tax hikes, extending water service and possible sewer aid, with a first reading set for August 21.
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Joe Rady
Rady
Cameron Water
Sewer
Cameron Man To Austin Hospital For Observation
A Cameron man is held in County Jail awaiting transfer to an Austin mental hospital to determine if he poses a danger after planning to meet a young girl in City Park and offering a dollar for her attendance. Authorities acted when the girl did not appear and the man arrived on schedule. Relatives consent to the transfer.
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Cameron
Austin
City Park
No Charges On Youths Held In Mack Oil Entry
Two Cameron youths were apprehended after a keystone creaking entry at Mack Oil Company last week. Little was reported missing besides confections and one youth is a repeated offender. No charges were filed before Judge O D Graham on Wednesday morning.
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Mack Oil
Cameron
Mack's Oil Company
O. D. Graham
Open House Urges FHA Homemakers At Yee High
Mrs Imogene Whatley asks all FHA parents to attend the open house honoring 1956 freshmen girls at Yee High School August 17 from 8 to 10 PM in the homemaking department. A planning meeting with five girls and Mrs Whatley occurred August 13 to arrange exhibits and decorations for the event.
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Yee High School
Yee
Peggy Burke
Wanda Kirk
Elwanda Holland
Marie Horstmann
Lorene Conley
Whatley
Davidson to Deliver Graduation Speech at Mary Hardin Baylor
Dr. John B. Davidson of Austin a trustee of Mary Hardin Baylor College will speak at Alma Reeves Chapel Friday August 24. He is associate pastor of First Baptist Church Austin. The baccalaureate and commencement join in one program at 8 p.m. after robing vesper services and the president’s reception. Dr. Arthur Tyson college president will confer degrees.
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John B. Davidson
Austin
Mary Hardin- Baylor College Board of Trustees
Alma Reeves Chapel
Davidson
First Baptist Church of Austin
Arthur Tyson
Milam County Court Brawl Over Food Distribution Page
Milam County Commissioner’s Court session erupts in volleys and threats as seven Yarrelton residents face a road right of way dispute for FM 2269. The spat includes sharp slurs against residents and a reporter, a heated exchange with the Cameron Herald, and warnings about publishing the judge’s name. An Alcoa rep and Thorndale Oil Mill Co-op mayor also appear amid routine tax talks and budget barbs. The judge warns the press and orders decorum, inviting readers to a third Monday session for another flare-up.
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Milam
Commissioner's Court
Milam County
Yarrelton
Bell County
McCalls
D. H. McCall
Temple Jr
Alcoa
Parris Island
Sanders
Thorndale
Younts
Cameron Herald
Whda
Rockdale
Cameron
Sharp Edges Cameron In Crucial Sunday Clash
In a best two out of three series opener on Sunday August 12 Sharp defeated Cameron 3 to 2. Sharp tallied 3 runs on 7 hits with 3 Cameron errors while Cameron scored 2 on 8 hits with 2 Sharp errors. Shelton pitched for Sharp with Bartlett catching for Cameron.
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Sharp
Cameron
Shelton
Bartlett
Sapp
Florida
Cameron Sharp
Elm Creek Flood Control Meeting Friday at Yarrelton School
Citizens of the Elm Creek Watershed are urged to attend a Friday 8 p m meeting at Yarrelton School. Carl Young will show a film on approved projects and Vernie Marshall will speak. Officials will answer questions on forming a Water Central District.
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Elm Creek
Yarrelton School
Carl Young
The
Temple Scs
Vernie Marshall
Yarborough to Speak Here Saturday Night and Monday
Ralph Yarborough listed as speaker at Kathy's Cafe Saturday at 7 PM with Neal Pickett assisting. A 14 minute taped message will air on KMIL Monday 1 to 1 15 PM. organizers request RSVPs via Emory B. Camp Insurance Agency Cameron, phone 1020.
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Ralph Yarborough
Emil
Somme
Ralph ‘Yarborough
Kathy's Cafe
KMIL
Kathy
Emory B. Camp Insurance Agency
Cameron
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Dallas
Cameron Man
Austin Hospital
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Mrs
Imogene Whatley
Yoe High School
Baylor
Milam Judge
Sgt. McKeown
Porter
Buster Griffin
Cox’s
Providence Zenobians
Heroines of
Jericho
Cox
Providence
Campangia
Roberta Wesley
Joe Ann Wesley
Will Bynaum
Charles Lee Bynaum
Randolph Young Sr
Wayne Lovelady Randolph Young Jr
Bobby Lynn Young
Pew
Masonic Hall
L. B. Montgomery
C. R. Walker
L. C. Sewell
Juanita Burton
Do. A
Neal” Pickett
Houston
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