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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
1
In a reflective essay a speaker muses on nothingness as a circle or zero and explores how lines might converge to infinity, how Columbus and the globe redefine borders, and proposes reversing circles and zeros to create straight lines as a playful paradox of science and logic.
Margaret Helen Young daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Young former Cameron residents earned a bachelor of arts from Baylor University on a Friday August 23. A 1960 Yee High School graduate she was named Most Beautiful Girl in her senior year and was active in National Honor Society. She completed the ao in speech with a minor in English.
Milam County Farm Bureau hosts the Queen Contest at the National Guard Armory Clifton Texas with eleven contestants led by Miss Johnnie Ethridge Cameron to represent Milam County. Rehearsal, luncheon, and TV segment set for August 31 1963 and a District VIII luncheon at Stage Coach Inn Salado following.
Cameron ISD adds fifteen new teachers and staff across Yoe High Ada Henderson and Ben Milam schools. New hires include George Kirk athletic director and social studies at Yee High, Charles Greer math and coaching, Bob McQueen science and coaching, Patsy Edmunds homemaking, Daniel Arriaga math, Dolores Zalesky fourth grade, Carol Henson second grade, Gwen Zeigler special education, Donna Madden math science, Peggy Harvey social studies, Arthur Mae Mahon special education, plus two maintenance hires Herman Juegrens supervisor and Roy Clanton Jr custodian. J. Jesse W. Kirk becomes bus supervisor and street-side driver staffing grows.
The Peeann's Independent School District announces a seven member board for the 1963 44 school year. Gus Evans Jr. is president, Niley J Smith vice president, Sid H Richardson secretary. Other members are Robert Tulinson Charles M Burke KD Griffin and Alton Fuchs.
Lois Lavonia Caldwell infant died at birth August 22 4 30 p m at Newton Memorial Hospital. Funeral Aug 23 at 3 p m Green Funeral Home Chapel Rev Waldrop Battetown Baptist Church officiating Burial Oak Hill Cemetery Survivors include parents Kenneth Caldwell and grandparents B C Caldwell and Jack Ingram families
Milam County Sheriff Carl Black filed assault with intent to murder charges against Elton Schiller after a three hour gun battle at the Schiller farm 12 miles northeast of Cameron. Schiller, 45, naked on the porch fired on Black and other officers as tear gas forced him to surrender to about 25 lawmen from Waco Temple and Cameron. Schiller and his father Ed Schiller, 80, were treated for superficial wounds.
A dry Sunday afternoon grass fire on East 12th Street in Cameron caused about $10 in fire department costs plus police traffic control and equipment wear. Fire officials suspect a discarded cigarette or match sparked the blaze and urge responsibility to prevent such fires.
Milam County is approved as a disaster area by the State Disaster Committee. Grazing and harvesting hay on soil bank, feed grain and wheat stabilization diverted acreage are allowed with producer application. Rates set by the committee vary by cover and program, with penalties for premature grazing.
The last of a Robstown group tied to a multi-store theft spree in Rockdale Cameron and Rosebud faced City Court action. fines ranged from 25 to 50 dollars with several released or referred to authorities. total loot included watches, clothing and hardware from J B White Department Store Kay's Dress Shop and others. Further court entries included traffic violations and intoxication cases.
Pre trial sanity hearing for Oscar Cook was canceled by his attorneys. County Attorney John Henderson Jr says mental condition will not be an issue. Cook faces murder of his mother in law Mrs Dan Crow of Davilia and three counts of assault with intent to murder. Trial set for October 7 in Milam County Courthouse before Judge Billi Wallace.
Yoe High School Band releases a crowded year plan under director Francis Cox. The swing band performs at all home basketball games and marches at football games. key events include a Baylor Houston game trip, Christmas parades, concerts in Buckholts and Cameron, and UIL and Region III contests in Temple and other towns. The year ends with Baccalaureate and commencement exercises. A Cameron couple welcomes a daughter born Aug 28 at 6:50 am weighing 6 lbs 14 oz.
Frank M. Luecke announces Robert Mann 1962 Yee High graduate has become Herald news editor for twelve months while attending Temple Jr College night classes. Mann completed 34 college hours at Sam Houston State and previously served as Herald sports editor and feature writer.
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