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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1954
Page
6
Cotton growers in Texas face a December 14 referendum to continue or drop marketing quotas for the 1955 crop. Claude K. McCan, state ASC chairman, urges every upland cotton farmer to vote. If approved by two thirds of voters, quotas stay with price support between 82.5 and 90 percent of parity.
The Rockdale Cameron football Victory Bell vanished earlier and was found Tuesday morning on the Rockdale school band hall porch. Officials report no damage or explanation for the theft and are investigating the incident.
Seven new boys received Bobcat awards at Cub Scout Pack 213 in Simon George Hall. Six earned Wolf badges or arrows, and one received the Bear Badge. Den II members Vogel sang and Thompson presided as awards were handed by Edward Schiller. Den II performed a Trojan Horse skit, Den VI and Den I presented Columbus and Pilgrims themes, and Den IV Billy Fikes showcased Paul Revere. The group plans Den community Good Will Deeds and a World Friendship Fund drive. The December theme is Do Your Best and the Christmas party is December 16.
Bernice Fischer a Buckholts high school junior won the FFA Sweetheart contest over five rivals by community and FFA chapter vote. Runner up was Snell Tomasek. She will compete in District I Area 3 and later district and state events, receiving a sweetheart jacket at the Father Son banquet. Corrine Mekush, senior, was the football sweetheart with honors at a ceremony on the ball field.
Cameron Yoe High lost 39 33 to La Vega in the season opener. Joseph Michalka led Cameron with 18 points while Robert Scott of La Vega scored 20. Coach Dick Young praised his players but noted inexperience against a stronger opponent.
In Cameron shoppers see deals on cheese and harvest products. Cans Harvest Blossom 10 lb, Criscill Heinz priced at 25 cents each, with cheese options and pes noted as 15 percent on some items.
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