Sheriff confronts deadly exit at Bell home
Sheriff Carl Black and units from Bell County and nearby towns enter the 807 West Eighth St residence after a prior exchange of fire. Jourdan Bell Sr. kills himself with a 12 gauge while his wife lies dead outside. Four or five grandchildren are cared for by their mother as authorities assess the scene.
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Carl Black
West Eighth St
Cameron
Texas
Jourdan Bell Sr
Jourdan Bell Jr
Bell County
Rosebud
Calvert
Clint Peeples
Waco
Jourdan Bell
Sheriff Black
Frank
Buckholts
Scrub Oak
Seven Indicted by Milam County Grand Jury
Milam County Grand Jury considered ten cases Friday and returned seven indictments after hearing twelve witnesses. Larry Joe Mitchell of Fort Worth was indicted for murder without malice after surviving a fatal crash on US 77 near Cameron. Also indicted were Fain Davenport, Charles Clinard, Millard Mowdy Jr., Joe Glenn Kirk, Roy Seaton, Michael Maddox, plus others. Foreman Joe G. Moore and twelve jurors served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Larry Joe Mitchell
Fort Worth
Mitchell
Cameron
Fain Davenport
Port Neches
Charles Clinard
Millard Mowdy, Jr
Joe Glenn Kirk
Herald Christmas Edition Reminder
Readers and advertisers are reminded about next week's early Cameron Herald Christmas edition. Please get your news and ads in early. The Herald will go to press Monday afternoon, Dec. 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Herald
The
Herald
City adopts leash law for dogs in Cameron
The Cameron City Council approved an ordinance on June 3, 1958 prohibiting dogs from running at large within corporate limits. Dogs found off the owner's premises and not under control by leash or cord may be impounded and destroyed. The Herald had earlier reported no such law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
the Herald
St Edward Hospital fund gains $21 496 in a month
Contributions to the St Edward Hospital building fund rose to 152 950 after a 21 496 boost in less than a month. Robert Ellett, drive chairman, told The Herald Wednesday that 131 454 had been contributed or pledged as of November 21. Proceeds from a benefit dance sponsor by the Mexican Patriotic Society will aid the fund. Drive headquarters moved to St Edward Hospital from the Holder Building due to regular tenants.
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St. Edward Hospital
Robert Ellett
Drive
the Herald
Mexican Patriotic Society
Cameron KC Hall
Ellett
Cameron Approves 11000 EDA Grant for Water Sewage Line
Cameron secures an Economic Development Administration grant of 11000 for engineering services on a North Cameron water and sewer extension. The project links US 77 industrial sites to the city system, enabling Walled Lake Door Co expansion and new dress and furniture factories employing about 500 once ready. The line is due for mid January completion.
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Cameron
Economic Development Administration
Cam
Eron
Industral
US 77
Cameron Water
Walled Lake Door Co
E. A. Perrin
EDA
Perrin
Cameron School Board Accepts Smith Residence for Use
The Cameron School Board accepted the residence of benker Oxsheer Smith at 42 Jackson Ave for use as an administration building subject to Smith life estate. The estate transfer hinges on his life, with taxes and maintenance by him. Smith, a Milam County native and local banker leader, has long served the community and supported education.
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Cameron School Board
Benker Oxsheer Smith
Jackson Ave
Smith
Ine
Yee
East Tenth St
Cameron Independent School District
Milam County
Citizens National Bank
Methodist Home Foundation
Waco
Oxsheer Smith Foundation
Board of Brazos River Authority
Coffield Low Bidder On Milam County Courthouse Remodel
Coffield Construction Co of Rockdale was the low bidder at 68 888 for remodeling Milam County Courthouse. The project adds an elevator and converts the third floor to office space. Air Conditioning Inc. bid 82 638 as the other bid. Work to start after January 1.
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Coffield Construction Co
Rockdale
Milam County
Coffield
Air Conditioning Inc
O. B. Harden
Cameron United Fund Drive Reaches 103 Percent
Cameron's United Fund drive topped its $8,400 goal by reaching 103 percent. Drive chairman Forrest Sapp said nearly all workers reported in and thanked everyone who contributed to the successful effort.
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Cameron
United Fund
Forrest Sapp
Drive
Tragic double shooting ends in Bell deaths at West Eighth Street
A 56 year old man Jourdan Bell Sr fatally shot his wife Mabel Bell twice then killed himself with a 12 gauge shotgun about 10 40 am Tuesday at their West Eighth Street frame house in Cameron Four of the couple s grandchildren were unharmed as police surrounded the home and evacuated the children Witnesses said Bell shot his wife in the street and then killed himself after barricading the house Justice Brock ruled murder with malice and self defense related gunshot wounds in the case Funeral services are pending at Phillip Luckey Funeral Home Rockdale
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Jourdan Bell, Sr
Carl Black
James A. Mortimer
Bell
John Shearin
Jourdan Bell
Cameron
West Eighth St
Jourdan Bell Sr
Jourdan
Mabel) Bell Sr
Jess Brock
Felipe Martinez
Milton Wright
Black
Jourden
Shearin
Martinez
Justice Brock
Sheriff's Department
Highway Patrol
Texas Rangers
Waco
Rosebud
Calvert and
Temple
Jourdan Bell Jr
Retrial Planned In Santa Fe Damage Suit
Milam District petit jury was dismissed after failing to reach a verdict in a 157000 damage suit by William B Ham of Temple against Santa Fe Railroad over an August 1967 train car collision that killed three. A new jury will be empaneled if retried. 12 jurors listed.
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Milam District
Santa Fe Railroad
Ham
Clayton Baker
Temple
Rebecca Lynn Baker
Valerie Conner
Milam District Court
Federal District Court of
Waco
The
Herald
Hamm
Santa Fe
Caboose
Petit Jury
Grady Allen
Wallace
Eugene Salach
Foreman
Edward Demmerson
L. A. Sales
Joe Moore
D. E. Wadlington
Clinton Grimm
Wayne Caffey
Nathan Smith
Fred Y. Lance
H. E. Simmons
Guy Tittle
H. H. Linke
Milam County Voter Registration Nears 4500 Mark
Milam County registration approaches 4500 with 21 year olds eligible. Deadline is January 31 1969. No major elections in 1969 though Cameron plans a April city council vote. Voters may register at Cameron Milam Courthouse Thorndale City Hall and Gaither Motor Rockdale. Forms available at the county tax office for mail return. Over 6000 registered in 1968 elections.
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Milam County
Walter White
Cameron
J. P. Fuller
Milam
City Council votes on two areas for Cameron incorporation
The Cameron City Council authorized work on two northwest areas for possible incorporation. After metes and bounds are set by City Atty Ed Magre the proposals will be advertised and a public meeting held before final council action. Mayor Perrin noted a tie vote on split areas and a unanimous decision to include the northern portion in planning.
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Cameron
City-Atty
Ed Magre
E. A. Perrin
the Herald
Lawrence Zotz
Lester Turner
R. W. Wells
Zotz
Starrett Hickman
Robert Clark
Perrin
Earle
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William Watkins
Roy F. Seaton
Michael Charles Maddox
Hearne
Joe G. Moore
Gause
B. A. Cunningham
W. K. Kornegay
E. C. Westbrook
James Kahler
Frankie Joe Ehler
George Kahlig
Charles F. Becker
J. R. Pritchard
William Neal Galbreath
Keen Franklin
N. F. Berry
C. G. Swift
John B. Henderson Jr
W. C. Wallace
William Barney Ham
Shirley Heim
Houston
Railroad
Chilton O'Brien
Beaumont
Wells
Columbus Avenue
West Butte Street
West 22Nd Street
Fannin Street
Silver City Road
City Airport
Hiway
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