James Brock praised as future western sculptor in Hale column
Houston Post columnist Sir Leon Hale profiles artist-sculptor James Brock, praising his polite, honest manner and predicting he could become a famous western sculptor and painter. The piece notes Brock’s potential impact on encouragement for Texas artists and reflects on journalism at the University of Texas and Cameron Herald’s challenges.
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Leon Hale
Houston Post
James Brock
Hale ‘Brock
Cameron
Texas
Reflections on journalism and Cameron Herald's legacy
A veteran journalist recalls the Cameron Herald's growth, staff dedication, and the high public regard earned in a changing field. He notes the newspaper's challenges, the value of teaching journalism, and the enduring goal to inform, entertain, and sustain the community over time.
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U of T
Department of Journalism
School of Communications
Austin
Texas J
Your Herald
Cameron
Milam County
Metro
Science
Les
Martin
Mayor Proclaims USO Day Here
On February 4, Mayor E. A. Perrin proclaims USO Day marking the 30th anniversary of the United Service Organizations. The nationwide observance notes USO support in 124 militarily impacted communities and clubs in 18 overseas countries as part of the Cameron United Fund.
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USO
USO - United Service Organizations
E. A. Perrin
United States
The
USC
Cameron United Fund
Buckholts and Rockdale Fundraisers For March of Dimes
Two benefit events weekend ahead in Texas. Buckholts School gym hosts an ’84 and 42 ’ party at 6 45 p m Saturday February 6 with admission by March of Dimes donation. Rockdale High School gym features a Rockdale faculty versus church league game at 8 p m Monday February 8.
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Buckholts
Rockdale
Baylor Coach To Speak At Yoe Football Banquet
Yeoman Football Banquet set for Monday February 15 at Methodist Fellowship Hall with Pat Culpepper Baylor University assistant coach as guest speaker Culpepper earned Earl Blaik and Swede Nelson awards in college and has a long Texas Texas Longhorn coaching history Tickets $2.50 available at Yee High School principal's office.
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Baylor
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Pat Culpepper
Baylor University
Culpepper
Spurs
University of Texas
Earl Blaike
Swede
Nelson
Cleburne
Bruin
Colorado
Jim Pittman
Tulane
Yee High School
Dry spell breaks as Cameron sees record January heat
Central Texas endures a warm January with a record 89 degree high as a dry three month winter persists. City Hall records show January highs near 80s, while forecasts from the U S Weather Service predict normal temperatures and below normal rainfall through February, with potential change in March.
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Texas
City Hall
Cameron
Suspects Sought In Gause Theft
Milam County deputies investigate an $800 theft from Coats Grocery Store in Gause last week. Three young men seen in the store before discovery are being questioned by the sheriff.
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Milam County
Public Hearing Draws Queries Little Opposition
City council hearing on annual street paving drew questions mainly about costs. Mayor Perrin and City Atty Ed Magre outlined factors affecting price and noted priority for streets with assessments paid first. Plans include sections of Austin, Crockett, Jackson, 20th, Karnes, and 13th streets amid opposition over paving choice and site considerations.
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E. A. Perrin
Ed Magre
Austin
Crockett
Jackson
20Th
Karnes
13Th
Perrin
Ray Jeter
Central Fright Lines
Waco
Jeter
James Hale
Hale
Three Councilmen File For Re-Election In April City Vote
Council members Starrett Hickman Robert Clark and Lawrence Zotz file for re election to their council seats ahead of the April 6 city election.
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Starrett Hickman
Robert Clark
Lawrence Zotz
Milam County Farm Income Up Nearly Six Million in 1970
Milam County farm income rose to 25,305,369 in 1970 from 19,327,079 in 1969 led by livestock sales totaling 14,821,389 and crops at 7,283,077. Grain sorghum dominated with 60,000 acres and 3,780,000 from a 2.10 price, cotton at 33,440 acres sold 10,050,000 pounds for 1,633,927, and beef cattle, swine, milk and poultry boosted totals with new turkey sales and higher egg and honey values.
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Milam County
Soil Bank
ACP
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