Downpours End Dry Spell in Central Texas
Central Texas received heavy rain Tuesday ending a months long heat wave. Cameron reported over 3 inches with gauges showing 2.18 officially, plus unofficial totals higher across the city. Record highs cooled to upper 80s as farmers seek relief and forecasters predict more rain and below normal temperatures into September.
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Caeron
Water Department
Rockeile
Mian Coum
Maysfield
Salem
Burlington
Ben Arnold
Jones Prairie
Cameron
St of Milam County
Annual love in for the cricket sparks Gulf region lore
The piece notes a yearly swarming of crickets near light sources drawing city crews and industry chemicals. It compares the event to Mormon seed crops and seagull devourers, questions East Texas reaction, and pivots on the cricket as a social barometer and cultural aside.
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East Texans
Utah
Gulf
Pacific
Bloodmobile collects 107 pints amid rain and delays
Donors produce 107 pints at the local Bloodmobile as rain and crowd delays slow the drive. Aloysius notes first time donors and praises volunteers while Cameron urges continued support for the upcoming weekend, with door prizes donated by local businesses.
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Slogius
Steday
Aloysius
Cameron
Tyboo Aloo
J. Reisner
Marie Hontsean
Gerald Bowen
Sanler, Vesck
New Cameron Pharinkates
Banks Extend Sunday Service and Close Saturdays
Banks in Cameron and surrounding towns plan to close Saturdays while extending Friday hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting October 1. First National Bank Cameron Citizens National Bank and others in Noc dale Thorn dale Rogers and Krosewood will shift to new hours with Saturday mornings closed beginning October 4. County city and federal offices and many local attorneys and plants also observe Saturday closings.
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Cameron
Citizens National Bank
First National Bank
Nockdale
Thorndale
Rogers and
Krosewud
Lester Williams
James J Russell 79 dies after long illness in Cameron
James J Russell 79 ofRt 2 Cameron died early Wednesday in a Temple hospital after a long illness Funeral services will be 2 p m Thursday at Green s Funeral Home Cameron with Rev L B Snow and Rev H A Brawley officiating Burial will be in North Edmn Cemetery He was born December 6 1889 in Fayette County Texas and lived in Milam County most of his life A retired nightwatchman he is survived by his wife a son Elion Russell of Temple a daughter Mrs Dorothy Larene Drake of Temple a sister Mrs Nick Gandy of Jemele and six grandchildren Pall bearers will be Kenneth Gandy Willard Gandy James Mel Goldrick Dennis Beer Terry Hardwick Alfred Price
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Rt 2
Cameron
Temple
Elion Jussell
Dorothy Larene Drake
Nick Gandy
Jem le
Kenneth Gandy
Willard Gandy
James Mel Goldrick
Dennis ‘Eer
Terry Hardwick
Alfred Prce
Anderle Wins Bid for New Dress Plant in Cameron
Anderle Lumber Co of Cameron awarded the contract by Cameron Industrial Foundation to build a 15 000 square foot dress plant in Cameron Industrial Park. The project, including a $65 000 SBA loan and local bank financing, spans 120 working days and is expected to boost employment from 80 to about 150.
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Cameron
Hensley-Russell, Inc
Cameron Dress Manufacturers
Cameron Industrial Foundation
Anderle Lamnber Co
Johnnie L. Vanicck
Temple
Walker Steel Building Co
Mexia
Billington Construction Co
Waco
Chandler Construction Co
Anderle
Narvie Caperton
CIF
Cameron Industrial Park
Dress
Cameron Airpark
Small Business Administration
Citizens National
First National Banks
Yoemen Vist Scrimmage At McGregor Field
The Yoemen open varsity scrimmage at McGregor Field against a strong Steulren side. Coach Hal Stanislaw says the Yoemen show progress in single wing defense despite injuries to Clint 5, James Mueck, and Til Perrin.
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Hal Stanimlow
Stanislaw
Clint
James Mueck
Perrin
New Laws Change Vehicle Inspection in Texas
Texas motorists face year round inspections starting September 1 1969 with staggered due dates for each month. The $2 fee replaces 175 and a revised sticker system begins September 1 plus a new alpas scale from 1970. Twelve Milam County stations will inspect mufflers exhaust systems and joints while officials urge early inspections to avoid end of deadline rush.
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Department of Public Safety
Lewis
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Open House and Supper Salute Local Schools
Thursday features a Chamber of Commerce reception for school personnel from 4 30 to 5 30 p m at Cameron Public Library open house at Cameron Junior High from 6 to 8 p m to view new facilities and meet staff about 400 students expected and 15 teachers plus aides. a band booster ice cream supper at 7 p m for band members and families with entertainment by the Seniors Band the events highlight pre school and school activities and community support.
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Bandoos
Chamber of Commerce
Cameron Public Library
Ollie G. Chamberlain
Chamber Education Committee
Cameron Junior High School
Supt
D. R. Dodson
Dodson
Don Wiggins
CUL
Wiggins
Seaster Club
Tdoginner
Ocmor High
Sheriff Nabs Teal At Temple Airport
A 17 year old escapee, Kenneth Teal, was recaptured at Draughon Miller Airport in Temple after arriving from California. Teal and accomplice Liles, 19, were jailed on burglary charges following an earlier escape. Sheriff Black said Teal’s trial date is pending. 14 prisoners remain in Mi lam County Jail and Jessie Ellison of Temple seeks a new trial after last week’s sentencing.
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Kenneth Teal
Land Liles
Carl Black
Iell
Draughon - Miller
Teal
Liles
Black
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California
Jessie Ellison
Ellison
Aoe
Milam County Offered Grazing Permits Amid Drought Relief
A telegram confirms eight Central Texas counties including Milam will receive grazing permits on reserve cropland under ASC programs. Applicants must contact County ASC officers before haying, with fees set at $1 to $2 per acre for diverted acres and $3 per acre for hay cutting.
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Cameron Accs
On Newsstands At A-1 Cafe Rockdale York Drive In Rosebud
Local community brief notes that notices a A-1 Cafe Rockdale and York Drive In Rosebud are featured on newsstands. The item highlights small business locations and regional commerce.
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Rosebud
School opens with full staff and staggered lunch plan
Public school opening set for Tuesday September 2 with all faculty positions filled and only one bus driver vacancy. Lunch periods fixed for elementary grades 1 2 and 1 2 at Ben Milara School, and Ada Henderson and Cameron Junior High details noted. Eleven buses operate daily with shuttle routes between the junior high and Yoe campus. staff lists accompany the notice.
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D. R. Dodson
Rnett Zelisko
Ben Milara
Ada Tenderson Choot Ord
Cars Collide With House and Truck In Two Crashes
Two Cameron residents were hospitalized after separate accidents Friday and Wednesday. Mrs. Annie Lou Brooks was hurt when a car backed into her bedroom wall. R W Bennett, driver of the backing car, faced charges for loss of control. Hinton Pruitt was injured when a 1969 GMC truck struck his car as he entered Highway 36. he remains under observation with unknown injury extent.
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Annie Lou Brooks
North Houston
Hinton Pruitt
North Travis
Pruitt
Highway 36
North Crockett
James H. Carter
Abilene
Truman White
Pruit
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