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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1974
Page
1
Deadline the cat naps through Christmas cleanup as gift frenzy swirls around the tree. She drinks milk, nibbles catfood, and endures tape, string, and ribbon chaos while humans bustle and a red ball sits ignored. The piece ends noting tape sticks and clings despite attempts to free it.
A cat narrator revels in post Christmas mischief as humans debate gift wrapping chaos. The creature praises crinkly paper and boxes, calling it the best distraction while the tree awaits Tuesday. Humorous, sly observations emphasize feline charm and holiday aftermath.
Three bids were opened for the urban renewal project extension covering three blocks south of the current site. Bandai Industries of Temple submitted the low bid of $73,608.85, but approval by the Department of Housing and Urban Development is needed before a contract can be awarded. other bids were Dowing Brothers of Waco for $101,291.24 and Young Bros.
Cameron businesses will be contacted Monday December 30 for support to the County Junior Livestock Show. Money raised funds prize money and a building fund for 4-H and FFA exhibitors. An animal sale and livestock show are set for January 11 1975 at the Cameron Cotton Compress Company warehouse.
A Cameron survey of merchants finds Christmas shopping about the same as last year despite inflation and recession talk. Some firms report declines in appliances and bicycles while others like J C Penney praise a 1974 peak and optimistic 1975 outlook.
The city of Cameron reports 1974 city sales tax refunds totaling 82168. The latest check covers July August and September for 21867.64 compared with 19739.50 last December. Prior refunds include 21174.84 in March for Oct Nov Dec and 19232.97 in June for Jan Feb Mar.
Five Milam County communities Davilla Branchville Gause Griffin Chapel and Maysfield enrolled in the Texas Community Improvement Program for 1974 75. A total of 179 communities from 70 counties have submitted enrollment cards with 145 competing for cash awards.
King Hussein of Jordan warns that a new Middle East war is a strong likelihood by next spring or summer after the Rabat Arab summit outcome. Sources in Amman say the monarch’s mood shifted toward imminent conflict amid regional tensions.
Cameron Postmaster Narvie L. Caperton will retire December 31 after about 34 years with the federal service. Sam Peebles will serve temporarily as Officer in Charge of the Cameron Post Office, not a candidate for the postmaster job. Caperton has been Cameron postmaster since 1965 and remains active in local business and civic affairs.
Milam County producers displayed top pecan entries at the 1974 Central Regional Pecan Show in Fort Worth. Mrs. John W. Sapp of Cameron had two winners, with her Champion In Shell and a Texham second. Other regional winners included Terry Hardwick and Henry Schattle of Cameron, with Choctaw and Sioux varieties achieving top placements.
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