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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1962
Page
1
The piece notes 40 days of heat with official rainfall at .03 inches since July 1 and unofficial highs to 112. It mentions Cameron library boosters urging a $900 funding request in the 1962 63 budget as the city council drafts a September budget and Cameron Schools sell an old library building to make parking space.
O G Tomlinson, 66, longtime Milam County rancher and civic leader, died at T Bar Ranch near Cameron after a life spanning homesteading in Montana, service in World War I era, and a career in agriculture Extension, PCC work, and local development. He and his wife Maude built a lasting farm and community influence.
Milam area schools release opening dates and teaching staffs for the upcoming fall term. St Anthony’s Catholic School starts Tuesday September 4 with Sisters Belindis Mariam Joseph Euphronia and teachers Mary Randolph R G Mc Cloud Jerome Darilek. Sharp school opens September 4 with Mrs Ray Greene Katherine Sproull and Luene Gersbach. Burlington begins September 3 with Mrs Gus Plent and Mrs J D Martin. Maysfield classes commence September 4 under Principal Mrs Alex Groppel and teacher Annie M Henderson. Maysfield Colored School opens October 15 with Lillian Sadberry.
Henry Ernest Lewis a 24 year old Cameron man died in a Temple hospital from an accidental 12 gauge shotgun discharge while cleaning it at his home Monday The fatal shot struck his left breast and he died Tuesday after being transferred for emergency treatment Police Chief Elvin Hoskins said relatives quoted Lewis as saying the wounding was accidental His grandfather found him after hearing the shot and neighbor Cleveland Lewis lived next door Lewis wife had died about two months earlier leaving two small children mother Lizzie Ann Williams lives in Cameron
The Highway and Good Roads Committee of the Cameron Chamber of Commerce hosts a barbecue honoring highway officials from Bryan Hearne and district dignitaries from Rockdale Caldwell and Hearne. The event is Thursday at 7 30 p m in Wilson Ledbetter Park with public admission tickets at 1 50 each.
Temperatures ranged from a high of 106 to a low of 70 during the past week. Rain last recorded July 1 with daily readings showing highs around 102 and 98 and lows around 70s.
Funeral services for Mrs. P L Caperton 73 will be held at 3 p m Thursday at the Cameron First Baptist Church. She died Tuesday after a long illness in a Cameron hospital. Burial is in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include husband a Cameron Baptist minister three sons Narvie Caperton Snyder Ford Caperton and John Caperton two daughters Mildred Ansley eight grandchildren and several relatives. Pallbearers listed represent local men.
Cameron Chamber of Commerce trade development committee led by Bill Tolsen and Bill Noland arranged four screenings of a movie on September 1 at Preston Royal Theatre with Reed Whatley owner. The event ties to Back to School shopping days with about 20 Milam County merchants distributing free tickets to school age children. Children register ticket numbers and names at the Chamber office.
The Knights of Columbus invite the public to a barbecue picnic at the KC hall on Sunday August 26 from 4 to 8 PM. Bar-B-Q chicken and homemade sausage with trim mings will be served on the grounds. Games and entertainment for all will be available.
Yeemen Booster Club members will staff a day long sale at Yoe Field to move 350 season tickets. Five dollar passes cover five home games with reserved seats in Section B. First, prior-year holders are contacted, then salesmen approach boosters across Cameron.
Mayor Coleman Duncum called for a city wide effort to remove stray and unvaccinated dogs amid complaints a public nuisance. Police Chief Hoskins noted enforcement of the dog control ordinance with penalties for strays. Council discussed transcripts of five City Court cases on appeal to County Court and reviewed public works projects.
Funeral services for H. B. Pressley age 74 were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Eugene Strickland officiating. Burial followed in Marlow Cemetery. Pressley, a prominent farmer and Sun Oil Co. leasing agent, lived in Hoyt for 51 years and served on the Hoyt and Cameron School Boards. He was active in the LOOF Lodge Rotary and Lions clubs and was an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church. He was born November 4, 1887 in Abbeville South Carolina. Surviving are his wife four daughters two sons and several grandchildren.
K A Perrin addressed 27 Lions Club members at the Texan Cafe on his trip to Seattle for the World’s Fair. The group voted at their regular meeting not to hold a Labor Day gathering.
The Chamber of Commerce announces a pet parade and contest to be held Friday August 31. Children should groom pets and plan for the event. There is a $5 prize for best in four categories. Entries must register with the Chamber by Tuesday August 28. Sponsored by the Trade Development committee.
Milam County Commissioners Court approved a $556 370 budget for 1963 based on the same 95 cents per $100 valuation used in recent years. The plan calls for General Fund receipts of 149 470 and disbursements of 79 615 with a 30 000 transfer to the officers salary fund. Jury Fund shows 11 200 receipts and 9 825 disbursements, up 3 376 from 1961. Court funds list and precinct allocations, with total budgets and balance figures noted.
Registration at Yoe High runs this week with seniors on Monday juniors on Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 to 12 and 1 to 6 p.m. Sophomores A-L sign up Friday Me-Z Friday 8:30 to 12 and 1 to 6 p.m. Freshmen A-L Monday 8:30 to 12 and 1 to 6 p.m. Me-Z Tuesday 8:30 to 12 and 1 to 6 p.m. J Thomas grades 1-12 registers. Staff meeting Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Yee Auditorium and teachers briefed August 29 at 1 p.m. in their buildings. School opens Tuesday September 4.
A fire at Buckholts Farmer's Gin Thursday around 4 p m caused about 1000 dollars in damage to cotton and the building housing the gin. Buckholts Fire Department quickly extinguished the blaze with aid from Cameron Volunteer Fire Department.
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