Milam County May 7 Primary Ballot Backs 28 Candidates
Nine more Democratic candidates filed by the Monday midnight deadline, bringing Milam County a total of 28 on the May 7 primary ballot. County Chairman Max McClaren listed candidates officially before the deadline. State senator races include Bell Milam McLennan Counties Godfrey Sullivan, a Waco attorney and contractor. State representative races list Robertson Milam Counties Richard Moseley of Cameron.
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Milam County
Max McClaren
Bell - Milam McLennan
Godfrey Sullivan
Waco
McClaren
Milam Democratic Committee
Jarrard Secrest
Temple
Tri - County
Wil
Sullivan Moseley
Clark
Herman Yezak Blackburn
J. B. Earle
Byron Neal
Clarence Raney
Joe Zajicek
Buckholts
Cameron hobbyists seek single model train display
Cameron readers learn of local interest in a combined model train exhibit to showcase tracks trains and equipment for children. Rube Johnson of Cameron who represents a model train firm aids enthusiasts and proposes a museum style display while local donations fund youth baseball facilities in Mid Cameron and a May 7 primary features several contested races with filing deadlines set for February 13.
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Rube Johnson
Cameron
Herald
Rube
Party Honors George Banzhaf on 90th Birthday
A group of friends and co workers honored George Banzhaf, pioneer Texas county agent, with a 90th birthday party. Banzhaf was among the first county agents in Texas and accepted the tribute with calm dignity.
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George Banzhaf
Texas
Banzhaf
J. D. Moore
Robert Hoermann
Frances Hembree
P T A Observes Founders Day Hear Secrest At Cameron Cafetorium
Cameron laurent-Teachers Association will observe Founders Day of the National Organization tonight and hear State Sen. Jarrard Secrest at Ben Milam Cafetorium. The Cameron P TA president urged all parents to attend the 7 30 p m program and a tea will honor Cameron Public School teachers. Founders of the national organization were Mrs Alice McLellan Birney and Mrs Phoebe Apperson Hearst. The Action Program is Strengthening the Home Source of Our Nation s Greatness. An earlier Milam County tribute recalled long public service by Banzhaf, milestone agent for the county from 1908 to 1946.
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Cameron Laurent - Teachers Association
Jarrard Secrest
Ben Milam
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
National Congress of Mothers
Cameron Pta
P—Ta
W. C. Wallace
Cameron P—Ta
Weather notes mild weekend in Milam area after heavy rain
Mild weekend forecast for the Milam area as heavy rains drenched Cameron and vicinity Tuesday night. Official measurements show 12 inches of rain by Wednesday morning, with temperatures varying from the mid 20s to the low 70s across January and February readings.
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Milam
Cameron
Primary Preview For 11th District And County Posts
The preview lists candidates for the 11th Congressional District seat held by W R Poage and county level offices including sheriff, county judge, and county attorney with several precinct constable posts. Roy C Archer files for Milam Milam Chief Justice on the Court of Civil Appeals. State offices from governor to courts also appear on the ballot though direct filing rules vary.
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W. R. Poage
Waco
Walter White
Carl C. Black
Jack C. Prescott
Gilford Thweatt
Ollie Cook
George Gamble
Herman Dorner
Paris
Milam
Roy C. Archer
Court of Civil Appeals
Maroon Gray Day Planned At Yee High School
The annual Maroon and Gray Day is set for Tuesday February 9 with all students invited to participate. Final judging by a PTA committee will occur at 9 30 AM in the Yee High School Auditorium and parents may attend. Winners from Ben Milam Ada Henderson and Yee High School will be recognized at halftime of the evening basketball game, the season’s final contest.
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PTA
Yee High School
Ben Milam
Ada Henderson
City to Pave 20 Blocks Of Cameron Streets
Cameron city council moved to pave and seal coat about 20 more blocks of Cameron streets as part of a master plan. Projects include West Main from Crockett to Columbus, Sixth Street from Fannin to North Crockett, and North Crockett from W Eighth to W 12th with costs ranging from 487.44 to 2120. Also approved a taxi franchise for Elmo Anderson of Waco for Green Ball Taxi Co. Mondrik resigns from City Atty position effective with successor election.
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Lincoln Mondrik
Cameron Streets
Elmo Anderson
Waco
Green Ball Taxi Co
Cameron
Mondrik
Hhis
Roy Griffith
Richard Moseley
Houston
West Main
Crockett
Columbus Ave
Sixth Street
Fannin
North Crockett
W. Eighth
W. 12Th St
Bassel Wilson
J. B. Earle
Woodum Auto Sales
Cameron School Board election filings and openings
Mrs. Dana Monroe seeks re election as acting chair of the Cameron School Board while a TEA ruling requires the board to name a successor to the unexpired term of H B Pressley. A White filed for vacancy as applications for superintendent and coaching posts are screened for an April 2 election cycle.
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Dana Monroe
Cameron School Board
Max Howard
Howard
Texas Education Agency
H. B. Pressley
A. White
Cameron
Wiley Loughmiller
Jim
Oper Howard
Ben Milam School
Texas
Poll Taxes Collected in Milam County and City
Officials at the Court house and City Hall reported poll taxes paid in Milam County totalled 4892 with 994 in the city. The 1960 county total rose above 1958 figures which were about 3600. In the city about 700 registered for poll tax payment in 1959.
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Milam County
Resigning Councilman Triggers April City Elections
Councilman Lincoln Mondick resigns effective April, forcing a city election for five posts. With Hayden Lawrence's death in December and Mayor Bassel Wilson not seeking re election, Cameron faces a five post contest. Coleman Dunecum filed for mayor. Richard Moseley weighs resignation to join a three way bid for state representative.
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Richard Moseley
Lincoln Mondick
Hayden Lawrence
Bassel Wilson
Coleman Dunecum
Cameron
May Deide
Milam
Robertson
Mondick
Counilman
Sam Houston
Moseley
Countl
Roy Griffith
Griffith
Houston
Wilson
Mendrik
Lawrence
Four Accidents Kill One Injure Three on Milam Roads
A rash of four accidents on Milam roads left Harold Lee Snively dead on arrival at St. Edwards Hospital after a Friday night crash on FM Road 2269 west of Cameron. Emory Jack Fletcher was treated and released after the two vehicle smash, while Anton Anderle and George German suffered serious injuries in a separate collision.
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Harold Lee Snively
Houston
Cameron and
Minerva
St. Edward's Hospital
FM Rd
Cameron City
Emory Jack Fletcher
Anton Anderle
Rt. 3
Cameron
George J. German
Dallas
Anderle
German
Newton's Hospital
Straley
Buckholts
County Declares War On Rabies In Milam County
Milam County Commissioners adopt a three point rabies control plan including dog immunization outside city limits, stray dog control, and reduction of wildlife such as foxes and skunks. Officials note rabies epidemic in a four county area and outline penalties for noncompliance.
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Milam Commissioners Court
Milam
Milam County
Milam, Falls
Bell and Robertson
Brenham
Waco
A. B. Rich
State Health Dept
Austin
Rich
James E. Poore
U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Robert Titsworth
Austin Laboratories
Don Humble
Anderle German collision marks Milam Road death
Investigation into the Anderle German crash on Milam Road continued as German entering US 77 from SH 36 collided with Anderle’s 1955 Chevrolet pickup. Sheriff Carl Black answered the wreck call. A second afternoon collision near Rockdale involved Lavada Yoakum and Paul Sako witz, with minor damage and no injuries.
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Straley
SH 36
Rockdale
Anderle
Carl Black
Lavada Wenzel Yoakum
Paul Sakowitz
Yoakum
Ford
Sakewitz
Chevrolet
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Cameron Postoffice
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Williamsport
Milam Farm
Snively
Fletcher
FM 2269
US 190
Fish & Wildlife Service
Humble
Milam Road
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