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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1969
Page
2
Texas crime climbs 77 percent higher than last year through June. Robberies surge 31.2 percent and aggravated assaults 82.9 percent while murders fall 8.8 percent. Urban areas show the sharpest increases. statewide clearance holds at 27 percent.
The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws approved a new Uniform Probate Code at its Dallas meeting with 44 states in favor and 4 opposed. The ABA section on Real Property, Probate and Trust recommended endorsement, while Illinois and Chicago Bars pressed for delay citing a 245 page report outlining deficiencies. The ABA House of Delegates backed adoption through state legislatures, and the NCCUSL president cited cost savings from streamlined publication.
The Yee High School PHA Chapter held a meeting on August 21 in the homemaking building to plan activities for the coming year. Elected officers for 1969 70 include Georgeena Anderson president Ren Cummings vice president Jinny Jeter secretary Brenda Watkins reporter Margaret Pertins historian Paula Folkinsky treasurer Alice Adams parliamentarian Virgie Hardeman sergeant at arms Melanie McClaren song leader Jo Ann Miller pianist.
Methodist parsonage and lot and church building and lot are for sale. Piano located in the church building also available. Contact Mrs EF IT Plum in Minerva Texas or A McCollin at 6976642 Cameron Texas. Classified notice dated 24 tfe.
State Rep Dan Kubiak announced that U S Senator Ralph Yarborough will address Labor Day events in Roesdale at VEW Hall. A barbecue will follow. The report also notes a wedding attended by Mr and Mrs Hallie Loftin for Edward Septic and Margaret Lynn Massingill at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Marak.
Job posting seeks a LIMIS spreader truck driver with strong mechanical skills. Good pay and incentives offered. Apply to Fred Bandas at Bandas Asphalt Plant in Belton Texas. First week only 24 hours notice.
Early teal hunters must watch for out of season waterfowl, with penalties from 4 f to F100 and enforcement by officers. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urges hunters to obtain certification before field use and notes features of the blue winged teal, flight behavior, and calls. An information sheet on the season is available from the John F. Reagan Building in Austin, Texas 78701.
The Pleasure and Profit Club met August 21 in Fellowship Hall at First Baptist to mark 25 years since its 1944 founding. Members and past attendees celebrated with red roses, fruit punch, white cake and mementos, noting the club's 25 years of community support including library donations and volunteer work.
Community notes list students and staff schedules for Milano High School with start times and lunch. several residents, including Mrs. August Meinzke and Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Moore, visit relatives in Caldwell, Rio Vista, and Albuquerque. Family celebrations mark a 45th anniversary.
Miss Brock will replace Mrs. Dorotha Hemes as Milam County Resistant Home Demonstration Agent effective September 11 1969. She taught Home Economics at Liverpool High School California last year and is Wharton County native and a former Wharton Itoh Section student. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Sreakn Southern University in 1958 and received the Purnadine Irwis Scholarship and Dean's List honors.
The Rangel family moved to Cameron and will teach in Cameron schools this year at 1410 Davis. Daughters and relatives from Alexandria, Annapolis, Indianapolis, Albuquerque, and more joined a visit, while Rev Wirt Skinner and family served as counselors at Mo Ranch Kerrville. Vacation Bible School at Piper Methodist ends Friday with a 10:30 program and refreshments after daily classes 9 to 11 am.
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