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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1971
Page
1
A reflective appraisal of Henri Charriere known as Papillon. The reviewer lauds his nine year struggle and eventual freedom after fourteen years, praising Papillon's leadership, resilience, and moral clarity in the face of a brutal penal system.
The piece draws a bold comparison between Papillon, the Prison Island escapee, and Churchill as war leaders. It argues Papillon’s enduring legend contrasts with Churchill’s recognized wartime authority while noting Devil’s Island’s end and Papillon’s continued survival.
Rosebud Lott Cougars, 12-1, meet Hondo, 11-1-1, at Seguin 8 p.m. Friday for a state Class AA semifinal. The Cougars beat Tomball 20-0 in quarterfinals while Hondo upset Refugio 14-6. Rosebud Lott owns 424 points for and 53 against this season.
The Yee High School junior class will stage Here Come the Brides a three act comedy on December 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. in Ben Milam Cafetorium. Tickets cost 1 for adults and 50 cents for students at the door.
Pete Gibson 59 of Maysfield died Sunday when his vehicle left a bridge and drowned in a creek near Calvert with his small dog. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Robertson County Justice of the Peace. Funeral services were held Tuesday at First Baptist Church Calvert with burial in Calvert City Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, one son, two stepdaughters, three grandchildren, and one brother. Green Funeral Home in Cameron handled arrangements.
Buckholts High School hosts a rabies vaccination clinic on Tuesday December 14 in the ag building from 3 to 5 p.m. The event aims to vaccinate pets in the community.
Three Cameron Scout troops and packs won honors at the Tejas District recognition dinner in Rockdale. Involved were Scoutmasters Stanley Glaser Ernest Moore and Felix Matula who received round-up awards for increasing membership. Glaser’s Troop 713 earned a training award while Matula and Troop 752 won the William T. Hornaday Award for conservation and Matula received the Wood Badge Award. Mrs. Matula was cited for aiding the program.
Milam County hosts an appreciation dinner for Congressman W R Poage in Rockdale on December 13. A 6:30 p.m. dinner follows a 6 p.m. reception at the Rockdale junior high cafetorium with tickets at 2.50 available in Cameron Buckholts Gause Milam and Rockdale. Poage, longtime Milam County representative and Agriculture Committee chair, helped bring the Alcoa plant to Rockdale and secured flood control and rural development measures.
The Cameron Council Knights of Columbus marks 50 years on December 11 with a reception, banquet at 7 p.m., and a public dance after. Charter date was December 11, 1921 with 60 original members. 19 remain. Criss Cole will speak. past and current members attend. Admittance is $1. music by Jody Dubec.
City council in regular session Tuesday approved an alternative to Southwestern Bell Tel Co's rate rise proposal. The panel also heard urban renewal officials urge planning for a neighborhood development program from 4th to 12th Streets. Dennis Richter of Southwestern Bell discussed the rate request. The council approved reducing rates for business and one party residence lines. Any increase must be cleared by the Federal Power Commission. A. W. McCullin cited housing and infrastructure issues and urged federal funds for redevelopment.
Weather Notes reports about 155000 in credits earned by area improvements and will be verified by the city secretary for discussion at a future council meeting. In other business a Waco cable TV firm sought an extension and proposed placing an antenna on the city water tower. the measure was tabled pending more information.
Santa Claus will sit in his sleigh on the Cameron courthouse lawn from 1 30 to 4 30 PM Saturday, weather permitting. If bad weather he will meet children inside the first floor hall. The Cameron Chamber of Commerce hosts this event and another visit is planned for December 18.
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