Wrecks cause one death and multiple injuries over weekend
Two separate traffic crashes near Cameron left one man dead and several others injured. Leroy troodus said Wilburn Monroe Lotion died at Scott and White Hospital after being run over by his own pickup in a freak accident south of Cameron. J Redding, driver of the tractor truck, was treated for minor injuries and released. A second crash on US 77 near Bien Arnold left two people seriously hurt and several with minor injuries. Santellano sustained a deep shoulder wound and others were treated at Newton Hospital and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Troodus
Wilburn Monroe Lotion
Scott and White Hospital
Cameron Broadus
Loflin
J. Redding
Manor
Cameron
Noth
US 77
Bien Arnold
Lex C. Santellano
Newton Hospital
Irs
Fannie Hill Peterson
Martin
Broadus
Santillene
Dodge
Direct Long Distance Dialing Delayed To September 29
Southwestern Bell announces direct distance dialing will start September 29 after delays from equipment and Western Electric stoppage. A digit change to four after the first number will appear in the October directory. Old numbers still ring if dialed. new business office hours become 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays starting September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Western Electric
Southwestern Bell
Lee Carson
Tel Company
McKinney Hurt In 1 Car Wreck On Jones Prairie
Jack McKinney was alone in a one car crash on Jones Prairie road near Mays ford Trehway intersection. He lost consciousness, walked over three miles before a motorist found him and he was treated at Cameron hospital for minor head injuries cuts and a sprained ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McKinney
Asteep
Jones Prairie Road
Maysford Trehway
McKinney
Cameron
Cameron area embraces new industry and growth drive
In Cameron Milam area the town adds street upgrades water service North Cameron industrial area and downtown development as a fourth industry nears, with industrial employment rising beyond expectations within two years. The piece credits youth and local effort for transformation reflecting broad Cen Tex progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Milam
Ting
Elm Creek
State President Is Speaker At Firemens Ladies Night Barbecue
Bob Murphy of Nacogdoches guest speaker for the Cameron Volunteer Firemens Ladies Night barbecue at the KC Hall. Murphy is president of the Firemen's and Fire Marshals Association of Texas, accompanied by Clifford Claybaugh of Carthage, secretary treasurer. Special guests honored include honorary members J. T. Parma and F. G. Blake and Mayor Perrin with councilmen and department heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Murphy
Nacogdoches
Cameron
KC Hall
Murphy
Firemen's and Fire Marshals Association of Texas
Clifford Claybaugh
Carthage
J. T. Parma
F. G. Blake
A. Perrin
St. Michael's Parish Annual Picnic at Burlington
St. Michael's Parish hosts its annual picnic at Burlington on Sunday. Games begin at 2 p.m. and supper is served from 4 to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's Parish
Burlington
Four New Coaches Help Yoe Build Backfield Depth
Hal Stanislaw leads Cameron Yoe with four new coaches and a rebuilt backfield after losing the 1967 unit. Key players include Dennis Crouch, Dale Schigut, and John Black at back, with Robert Brashear as top QB prospect and Perrin likely out for the season with a knee injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Yoemen
Hal Stanislaw
Aegus
Stanislaw
Yoe
Bill Perrin
Ronnie Richardson
John Urban
Yee
Perrin
Robert Brashear
Dennis Crouch
Dale Schigut
John Black
Black
Crouch
Schigut
Ken Fuqua
Dave Siler
Willie Roten
Tim Titsworth
Mike Darilek
James Harwell
William Wheeler
Martin Mueck
John Eisfelat
A. J. Hurtik
Willie Spells
Johnny Steamer
Bob Boyd
John Mayer
Ray Booker
Marvin Young
Jerry Richardson
Robert Wernett
James Mueck
Johnny Bailey
Norman Trubee
Charles Riola
Mike Zajicek
Joe Lewis
Gordon
First 35 Blocks Street Project Set For Sept 6 Start
Cameron schools prepare for a September 6 start with staggered openings at Ben Milam Ada Henderson and Yee High. D R Dodson reports all faculty positions filled including two new choral teachers. Lunch schedules and cafeteria crowding are major concerns as O. J. Thomas students move to Yee High campus. Federal Title I II and V funds approved totaling 122 921 with 15 percent cuts expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Ben Milam
Ada Henderson
Yee
D. R. Dodson
O. J. Thomas High School
Yee High
Chancey
Don Wiggins
Yoe High
Wiggins
Dodson
Ruth Gunn
Road work set for Cameron streets next week
Mayor Perrin announced Aubrey Slough Construction Co. of Temple will move equipment into Cameron next week with construction starting Friday September 6. The project covers Sixth Street, Seventh Street, Wallace Bird and several blocks on North Jackson, part of Cameron’s largest paving program begun 18 months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Streets
E. A. Perrin
Aubrey Slough Construction Co
Temple
Cameron
Perrin
Sixth Street
North
Jackson
Jefferson
Seventh Street
North Fannin
North Crockett
Wallace Bird
Harding
Culpepper Addition
North Jackson
East 18Th
21St St
The
Herald
San Antonio
Public Works Supt
J. B. Earle
Joe J. Rady Co
Fort Worth
North Cameron
Reception for School Faculty at City Library
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce Education Committee hosts a 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. reception at Cameron Public Library to honor local school personnel. L. W. Stroup Jr chairs the 1968 committee. Miss Mildred Thornton hosts. The event invites teachers administrators and all Cameron Schools staff. a Back to School fashion show follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
L. W. Stroup, Jr
Stroup
Cameron
Mildred Thornton
Richard Williams
James Lafferty
Gene Smitherman
Friends of the
Cameron Public Library
Friends of the Library
Farm Bureau Leaders Set District Policy in Cameron
District VIII Farm Bureau leaders from 16 counties gather in Cameron for the annual Policy Development meeting on Saturday. The event, at Methodist Fellowship Hall, includes a Queen and Talent contest and begins at 10 a.m. Speakers include Steve Lilly and Ed McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Farm Bureau
Cameron
Farm Bureau
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Steve Lilly
Ed McKay
TFB
Calendar items for late August and early September
The schedule lists a school faculty reception at Cameron Library on Thursday August 29 from 4 30 to 5 30 p m and a Friends of Library fashion show at 6 p m. On Saturday August 31 the MFB Queens Contest takes place at 7 30 p m in the Methodist Fellowship Hall. Monday September 2 is a Labor Day holiday and on Tuesday September 3 the school opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Library
MFB
Queens
Methodist Fellowship Hall
UT Austin Football Announces Incoming Players and Preseason Workouts
McKinney and Perrin report for preseason physicals at the University of Texas. Workouts for the varsity begin Saturday. McKinney is a junior and Perrin a senior in the fall, both listed as defensive outside linebackers. Freshmen Wayne and Glenn Fogle also report for UT football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Murdock
Don Robison
Roger Williams
Siler
Southwest Texas State
Roten
East Texas State
Northwest High School
Justin
Texas
Murdock
North Texas University
Ozona
Kelleye
Robison
Sam Houston State
Franklin
Williams
Tommy Terrell
Greg Williams
Darrell
Mack McKinney
Mike Perrin
Cameron
University of Texas
McKinney
Perrin
Wayne
Glenn Fogle
Vaccination Day Set for City Dogs
City dogs will be vaccinated on Saturday September 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the back of City Hall. City Police Chief John Shearin said dogs will receive city license tags at the vaccination and untagged dogs will be picked up after the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shearin
Shearin
Herald Names 2 For News Ads In Cameron
The Cameron Herald lists George Jones as circulation manager and assistant advertising manager with a new role in circulation development. Mrs Bess Jeter becomes news editor. Jan Luecke remains business manager and news executive. Mrs Milton Curtis stays as office manager and management secretary. The paper will expand Milam area coverage with ten correspondents and additional staff responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Herald
George Jones
Bess Jeter
Frank M. Luecke
Jan Luecke
Milton Curtis
Jones
Jeter
The
Herald
Milam
Gerald Foshen
J. A. Blassenz
J. P. Wise
H. Linke
Leroy Guillote
Bill Thweatt
Wanda Lee
Edwin
Billie Warren
B. Harbour
James Barrett
Thomas Slavik
Fund drive challenges Cameron growth with hospital plan
Cameron aims to raise 250000 for St Edward Hospital expansion led by Robert Ellett and John Vitello. Vitello urged Rotary support and noted the need for 100 beds short in two years and 200 by 1975. Groundbreaking could occur by May or June 1969 with Hill Burton funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron-Milam
Cameron
John Vitello
St. Edward Hospital
Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word
Vitello
Houston
Albert Collins
Robert Ellett
Cameron Rotary
Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Ward
Ellett
Services Set For J. A. Brasher, 82
J A Brasher 82 of 1900 N Travis died suddenly at home Tuesday evening a retired farmer Funeral services 2 p m Friday August 30 at Green s Funeral Home Cameron Minister David Echols assisted by Rev Buck Hillin officiating Burial Walkers Creek Cemetery Survived by three sons John Brasher Cameron Joe Brasher Gilmer Barney Brasher Houston four daughters Lora Kurtsey Henderson Pauline Lyles Rescoe Irene Whitworth Dimmitt Mary Etta Weiss California plus one brother and two sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Brasher
N. Travis
Houston
Lora Kurtsey
Henderson
Pauline Lyles
Rescoe
Irene Whitworth
Dimmitt
Mary Etta Weiss
California
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New Pate
Milton Wright
Cameron Okra
Truman Pembroke
Cam
Eron
North Nolan
F.M.L
Ben Milam School
Texas Securities of
City Library
Friends of Library
St. Edward
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