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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
1
The article reflects on New Year customs with bells and cheers as a sign of optimism. It contrasts winter social life with summer gatherings, noting calendars aid punctuality and that winter fosters closer relationships through indoor gatherings and committee work.
New Milam County Commissioners Court will appoint a County Judge after Judge Jeff T. Kemp’s death. The retiring group has discussed options but no decision. funding for an election may be unavailable. Bar Association named M G Cox to handle civil matters. New court lineup includes W. W. Markham, C. S. Raney, Byron Neal, and T. F. Locklin.
Cameron Air Field operation contract transferred to Cardwell Flying Academy in Bryan with city council approval. LeRoy Mills requests release. Bryan firm to continue prior operations. Field not profitable. new plans anticipated after recent business leaders conference.
Lighting for the causeway across Little River, one mile east of the city, is a distinct possibility though no state funds are reported. Senator Kyle Vick of Waco has discussed with the Highway Department about lighting insulation after the bridge completion. The bridge is among Texas’ longest and proper lighting could reduce hazards and illuminate approaches into Cameron.
The Milam County ACA committee for 1947 has been elected. Wiley A. Atkinson is chairman from Cameron, Paul C. Graves is vice chairman from Buckholts, and Herbert L. Colburn is a regular member from Cameron.
G. N. Elmore of Austin is visiting his daughter Mrs. Ray Miller at Milano.
Superintendent W. T. Hanes, praised as an outstanding Texas educator, was awarded a three year contract by the Cameron School Board. He will continue without a salary increase, receiving only a nominal traveling allowance for off city duties, as the board cites progress under his leadership over the past 18 months.
Yee High School sees robust 1946 athletic finances with large cash on hand. Superintendent W. T. Hanes reports total disbursements at 5165.11 and projects net gains from Bi-District Fredricksburg about 1900 and Temple regional game around 1600.
L. W. Smith of the United States Weather Bureau reports a new season low at 35 degrees this morning. Temperatures are expected to rise during the day and may fall to a similar level Wednesday night, with no widespread frost yet and continued cloudiness possibly preventing a heavy frost.
W. H. Shaw, a businessman from Holland, spent time in Cameron on a recent visit to discuss business matters and explore local opportunities.
The County Committee outlines eligible soil building practices under the 1947 program including terraces diversions waterway drainage ditches earthen dams wells mowing and seeding pastures winter ryegrass cover green manures and soil amendments. Prior approval is required before starting work with requests to the county office.
Dick Young, principal of Yee High School, receives a two year contract from the School Board on Thursday night. He will take a six month leave of absence for spring football duties and return as assistant coach and classroom instructor. The arrangement includes a salary increase and honors Young for his service to the school system.
Mr and Mrs Robert Michalka of Cameron are parents of a baby girl born at 2 15 PM on December 6 at Newton Memorial Hospital. The baby is named Bridget Ann. Mother and baby are doing nicely and friends extend congratulations.
John Henry Lewis of Gause is ill and a patient at Newton Memorial Hospital.
Cameron celebrates a full Peace Year with families reunifying and veterans home from wartime service. Community spirits rise as gifts are scarce, churches host services, merchants report brisk, inventory thinning, and theatres offer season programs amid hope for a normal New Year.
Yee High School athletics head coach Leo Jackson earns a two year contract renewal with a notable salary increase, backed by the School Board. His leadership has propelled the Yeomen to their first regional game in a decade as 31-A district and Bi-District winners ahead of the December 13 regional clash in Temple. Since arriving in Cameron in 1944 from Tohoka, Jackson has gained strong local backing for his coaching and community service.
Cameron Lions hosted a Christmas program featuring the Yee High School Glee Club directed by Francis Cox. About 80 members and guests attended as Narvie Caperton faced a financial loss from a humorous joke, with cigars passed among the members and Caperton billed.
A 45 minute Christmas carol program will be held on the Court house lawn Sunday December 22 at five forty five led by Francis Cox Yee High School band director with Mrs Roy G Holt solo and the brass section performing Mayor McCullin invites churches and the public to attend a loud speaker will aid the event and a street section will be roped off for safety
The Texas State Network and eight affiliates will air a 30 minute Cameron Milam County salute on ABC Roundup Friday night December 27 at 9 30. Zack Hart hosts a community historical sketch and six requests chosen from residents. A Chamber of Commerce coupon invites locals to submit requests by December 23 for verification and forwarding to Ft Worth. Names of requesters will be used on air. The program will be heard on KNOW WACO KFJZ WRR and KXYZ among others.
Effective January 1, 1947 the Milam County AAA Office will operate 8:00 a m to 5:00 p m Monday through Friday. The office remains closed Saturdays as announced by Administrative Officer Alva E Sanders.
The Herald thanks business men and contributors for their support in producing the Christmas number and wishes readers a holiday season filled with good cheer and a Happy New Year.
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