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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1972
Page
1
The poem-like piece contrasts Jack Frost and Santa Claus as winter moves in. It notes frost’s retreat around December 21 and describes Santa’s influence on stores with red and green decorations, festive trees, bulbs, and tinsel.
A festive scene as children glimpse Santa in his chair and share wishes while shoppers prepare for Christmas. Snowy atmosphere and a city keen on cheer, with Jack Frost lingering as retailers showcase holiday color across stores and homes.
The council approved a subdivision on West 12th Street by Edward Demerson and allowed a likeness sign to be painted on the water tower near St. Edward Hospital. The vote included compliance with the Southern Building Code and city subdivision ordinances.
Dr. Roy Dugger, president of Texas State Technical Institute, announced Milton Schiller of Cameron will become vice president in charge of development for the Waco school. Schiller now heads the Rio Grande Campus and has served in the Texas House. The changes take place during this school year, by August 31, 1973.
Cameron Independent School District may adopt a four quarter system next fall under state law but will likely use three quarters due to district size lack of summer air conditioning and funding limits. Supt Dodson notes scheduling issues for mobile students and seniors and expects legislative review and pilot studies before full adoption.
Three people were treated for minor injuries after a two car collision on Highway 190 between Silver City and Maysfield. Mrs Edna Smithwick and her mother Nettie Robertson of Brownwood, and Steve Roper of Andrews were involved. Smithwick attempted to pass Army convoy vehicles when her car struck the westbound Roper vehicle. All were released after treatment at St Edward Hospital. Ada Henderson students will perform Christmas music at the December PTA meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in Ben Milam cafeteria. public is invited.
Ben Milam Savings and Loan Association invites the public to an open house December 10 from 1 30 to 4 30 p m at its new corner location West Second and North Houston Streets. Roy Engram says attendees can register for a drawing with prizes including an RCA color TV and a Remington Model 1100 shotgun.
Cameron police responded to a disturbance at Yee High School where several students reportedly fought on the grounds Tuesday. The offenders were taken to Sheriff Carl Black but no charges were filed against any students per Justice of the Peace Jess Brock and the police. A rabies vaccination clinic will be held at Buckholts School on Wednesday December 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. All pet owners are urged to bring their animals.
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