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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
1
Walter T. McKay announces Milam County designated under the Hay and Roughage program. Local FHA offices in Cameron begin accepting applications for $7.50 per ton roughage benefits, valid through December 3 1956 for purchases to December 31 1956.
As a new school year approaches parents must ensure birth certificates physician examinations and immunizations for children. Cameron Independent School District requires smallpox for entry and diphtheria for those ten or younger with other vaccines recommended. Sharp and Maysfield districts require smallpox on entrance with revaccination every six years and boosters for diphtheria typhoid and other vaccines as noted.
Rumors say no meters have been asked for in Santa Fe Town. Woodson Lumber Company manager suggested meters near his business and elsewhere, unhappy with all day parking around his place of business.
Homer Tompkins, tied to the Bay Windows motto for UTS, went to Irving last weekend amid misgivings. He says a higher offer lured him away after buying property for 12 500 dollars. His wife will serve as secretary to Elementary Principal Morgan Layfield in Cameron, where he sent best wishes to friends and the city.
In Baileyville, 70 percent of voters participated as Yarborough led with strong support. The report notes earlier counts from 1954 and compares timing of returns with the community holding the rec ord for timely results.
Cameron Chamber of Commerce members may close on Labor Day or Memorial Day this year by individual choice. Other holidays for Cameron businesses include Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year's Day under the chamber plan.
U S Marine Corps recruiter Tech Sergeant Edward F Huff from Austin will be at the Cameron Post Office Lobby each Monday from 10 to 12. He will meet with local residents interested in Marine Corps service and recruitment information.
The Milam County Commission approves paying Cameron City fire department twenty five dollars for each legitimate call outside city limits after an investigation by the precinct commissioner and county judge. The budget hearing criticizes equipment usage, notes dispute over La France trucks, and cites a county clerk’s backing of local protection.
E. A. Perrin, chairman, calls a Monday meeting for September 3 at 7 30 p m in the district courtroom. He urges full representation from all organizations to ensure Chest policies reflect all people. Officers for the coming year will be elected at the meeting.
A dated devotional note cites Luke 6 31 and pleads for timely charity. The author asks God to help believers act without waiting to be asked, framing compassion as immediate duty rather than passive intent.
Elementary Principal Leon Brady warns that all first grade students must have birth certificates and immunization records in their file before admission. The policy aims to ensure complete health and identity documentation for new enrollees.
The Milam County Democratic Executive Committee conducted a triple-check canvass of the 1956 August runoff and primary election returns. Officials, including Minnie Nell Lewis and Max McClaren, confirmed totals from 45 precinct reports and the absentee box, with a dedicated board reviewing each entry for errors.
The schedule lists Cameron Yeomen games in District 9 AAA with dates in October and November 1956. Notable entries include matches against Stephenville and Killeen with November 9 as open and November 16 at University High in Waco. The November 23 line marks conference designation.
The Mens Winter Bowling League will start in September. A meeting is set at the KC hall at 8 p m Friday night to organize and sponsor teams. Election of officers will be held and teams will be lined up at the meeting. Dr John Boyce notes he has led the league for the past year.
Billy Jistel son of Mr and Mrs A L Jistel of Cameron after eight and a half months in the U S Navy at Pensacola Florida has completed his high school work. With his diploma he will attend A and P school at Norman Oklahoma. His 80 average may qualify him for aerial photography.
Waco voters approve a six million dollar bond to fund a Cameron water system upgrade. The plan by Joe Rady and Fort Worth firm includes dual intakes on the Little River, a new 16 inch main, and a modern filter plant to ensure future supply and support industry growth with limited rate increases.
Season football tickets go on sale at the office of Superintendent Loughmiller Tuesday September 4. Five dollar reserved seat tickets cover five home games Brenham Marlin Caldwell Stephenville and University High of Waco.
Cameron Police sent five cases to the county in August including two for driving while intoxicated and two for knife fighting, with one assault. Drunk disturbances and fighting dropped to four cases each. eight speeding fines and one loud muffler fine plus a no license case. A fourteen year old girl was apprehended in a Rock and Roll drive without a license, the father contesting the fine. A Hearne man named Laster faced a sixty mph ticket, a warrant sought. A fight among several colored individuals left two in hospital and one in county jail. Ira Whiteside and John Pittman Jr involved. Clarence Blaylock alleged to have thrown a rock through a car window. In Temple a Latin youth was warned for speeding in Santa Fe town. City fines totaled 555 dollars.
Burlington school begins Monday September 3 with a full schedule. Mrs. Lehenhoeft cooks lunch in the cafeteria. Mrs. J. D. Martin leads as head teacher and Mrs. Ruby Plentl as primary teacher. Plentl joined the district in November 1955.
The United Press plans a weekly 9 AAA schoolboy football poll with Cameron Yeomen coach Leo Jackson as District 9 AAA representative. Ed Fite, UP Division Sports Editor, outlines a 10 to 1 point voting system to boost interest and aid the coaching profession.
The Hanover Community annual picnic will be held Sunday, September 2 with morning preaching followed by a basket dinner at noon and afternoon singing. Mrs. Joe Robinson provides the details.
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