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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1970
Page
1
A critic argues that societal progress comes from evolution and patient reform rather than violent upheaval. He contrasts American material success with the need to cultivate patience and measured change, and lists a roster of names acknowledging contributors and observers.
A notice lists names connected to subscriptions for Texas' newest semi weekly Cameron Herald, including Clara Thweatt J E Pete Harwell Mrs Finis Smith and others from cities such as Burlington Rockdale Buckholts Davilla Temple Houston Freer Yoakum Irving Brazoria Wichita Falls and more across Texas and beyond as part of the subscription drive.
The 100 member Baylor Freshman Choir directed by Dr. Ewell Porter will perform Christmas music at 7 30 p m on Tuesday December 8 in Cameron First Baptist Church. The Friends of the Cameron Public Library sponsor the event which is open to the public A reception will follow hosted by Women of the First Baptist Church and Fleur de lis Garden Club.
Five members of the 1960 Rockdale Tiger football team earned 13 AAA coaches All-District honors. QB Mike Lankford made first team offense, center/linebacker Waymon Page was first team offense and second team defense, Bert Brown landed second on both offense and defense, Steve Mudge earned second team defense, and Tim Speer received honorable mention.
A new history of Robertson County by J. W. Baker is published with sponsorship from the Robertson County Historical Survey Committee. The 85 page book covers 1820s to 1920s with research by Baker and committee members Katherine Thompson Galloway Douglas Adone McCrary and Mr and Mrs M E Jones. Only 750 copies will be sold at $1 in Bremond Waco and surrounding areas.
Williamson County commissioners propose monthly salary raises for key officials. County treasurer would receive 569.34, commissioners 722.05, county judge clerk sheriff district clerk 805.56, and tax assessor-collector 832.18. A public hearing is set for December 14.
Hearne Housing Authority advertises for bids to build 30 low income apartments with two and three bedrooms west of existing units in Hearne. Bids due by 2 p.m. January 6. Plans available from John Charles Allen of Austin.
Salado school trustees rejected three bids to raise 25000 for bonds and expenses. Bids fell short by 2500, with the cremates bid at 22500. Residents previously voted against merging with Belton. tax increase of 50 percent is under consideration.
Walter White, Milam County tax officer, said the Texas Highway Department will not reserve special license numbers beginning with the 1971 registration year due to an automated system. Regular plates go on sale in February and personalized plates must be ordered through the state. Applications cost $10, and 13,909 cars were registered in Milam County in 1970.
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce sponsors pre holiday visits by Santa on December 12 and 19. He will sit in his sleigh on the courthouse lawn from 10 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m if dry, or inside the first floor courthouse from 5 to 6 30 p.m if weather is bad. Candy and balloons await all children.
County notes tax receipts reaching eighty percent of estimates as week events fill the schedule. Lions noon gathering at The Texan, Christmas music by Baylor Choir at First Baptist, Rotary Club lunch, Flower show at Civic Garden Club and Mrs. Sapp’s home, School Board meeting, and a public livestock and dairy producers water meeting at 1st National Bank.
County tax collector Walter White said about 80 percent of county taxes are paid to date while Cameron and city school taxes lag. CISD tax officer Paul Olbrich put school payments at 33 percent, near normal for this year after a rate change, with the school tax roll rising from 197,265.29 to 260,944.71. City taxes edged ahead of normal with a 116,458.61 roll. White urged voters to include precinct numbers on registration certificates to avoid sorting delays and noted residents can write the voting place name if the number is unknown.
A day of events at James Connally Campus of Texas State Technical Institute honors U S Rep Poage with a 6 30 dinner at Ridgewood Country Club where former Gov John Connally will keynote Attendees include Cameron officials and Texas Congressmen A 3 5 million dollar Poage Land Technology Center is planned on the north side of the campus featuring a 1000 seat auditorium and multiple facilities and is to bear Rep Poage's name The board of regents will meet at 10 a m and a public reception is held at 4 p m with Poage and fellow representatives attending.
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