City Council Approves Payments Plan and Re-Election Filings
City budget moves to authorize letters of intent to pay off debt as Seventh St construction proceeds. Incumbent councilman John A. Smith files for Place 5 re-election. Starrett Hickman also seeks re-election. Cameron contender J C Marek had filed for Place 5. Curbing, gutters, and paving plans on E Seventh St are scheduled with a one third city share and property owner payments.
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Seventh St
John A. Smith
Place 5
Starrett Hickman
J.C
Jimmy” Marek
Cameron
Roy Griffith
North Fannin
North Jackson
Charles C. Smith
Nine Hours On Highway Ends In Tragic Loss
A man stood by a highway south of San Antonio for nine hours after a crash that killed his wife. Passersby failed to stop to aid or inquire, compelling him to endure the scene alone until help arrived. The incident aired amid dramatic Week headlines and a Huntley Brinky TV report noting a separate art moment on the New Jersey turnpike.
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San Antonio
Huntley - Brinkley
Huntley
Mona Liss
Whistler
New Jersey Turnpike
Two Presidents Remembered For February Birthdays
February marks the births of Washington and Lincoln. The two men differ in birthplace background and education yet shared roles at pivotal moments in U.S. history. Many volumes detail their deeds, making repetition unnecessary.
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Ashington
Lancoln
Firemen Answer Ten Alarms This Week
Cameron volunteer firemen answered ten alarms over the week with six grass fires. Incidents included a storage room blaze at Woodum Auto Sales on Jan 1 and a dishwasher motor fire at Chiff Jenness residence on Feb 2. They also battled grass fires at Walled Lake Door Factory and Koenig farm east of Ben Arnold, plus other grass fires on 6th Street and Damp Ground Road, and a car fire near Dusek Pharmacy. Officials urged residents not to burn trash and grass due to dry conditions.
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Koenig
Ben Arnold
6Th Street
Lyle McDermott
Dusek Pharmacy
Buckholts Church Invites Public to Weeklong Revival
Buckholts Fall Gospel Church begins an old fashion revival on February 10 and runs through February 17 each night at 7 30. Evangelist Jerry A Rollins of Arizona will headline as preacher with Mrs A Z Fuller pastor inviting all to attend.
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Buckholts Fall Gospel Church
Jerry A. Rollins
Arizona
A. Z. Fuller
Milam County Poultry Teams Lead at Ft Worth Contest
Milam County senior team Cal vin Shenkir Don Glaser and Dennis Jistel scored 1582 points to win first place at the Ft Worth Poultry Judging Contest. The junior team of Larry Shenkir Joe M Brady and Arthur Jister took third with 1478 points, 53 behind a second place Oklahoma team. Calvin Shenkir led the 4H division with 551 points. Don Glaser had 545. Milam County Agent J D Moore accompanied and coached the teams. Reported illnesses in Milam County for the week ending Feb 2 included 3% strep throat one whooping cough and one measles per Dr TE Crump acting director of Milam County Health Department.
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FT. Worth
Milam County
Don Glaser
Dennis Jistel
Calvin Shenkir
Milam
Larry Shenkir
Joe M. Brady
Arthur Jister
Oklahoma
J.D. Moore
Miam
TE. Crump
Five Milam Wrecks Leave Two Injured This Week
Milam County patrols logged five accidents in the past week with two injuries. Durwood Kennedy reported a one car crash near Cameron on US 77 injuring Mose Hill Jr. and pinning him under the vehicle.
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Milam
Durwood Kennedy
Mose Hill, Jr
Rosebud
Milam County Poll Taxes Rise. City Candidates Enter Race
Milam County poll taxes reach 3219 with City Secretary Buddy Fuller citing 714 city taxes. Midweek totals show increases from 2200 and 475. Three men filed for City Council seats: Starrett Hickman, John A. Smith, and J C Marek. Exemption rules apply for those turning 21 or aged 60 plus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Buddy Fuller
Milam
Starrett Hickman
John A. Smith
J. C. “Jimmy” Marek
Cameron
Milam NG Exec lauds 49th Armored unit at Fort Polk
Milam Company C led by Lt. Don Mitcham was named outstanding tank company in a 49th Armored field problem at Fort Polk. He credited the unit with strong performance during Hurricane Carla relief and urged Cameron workers to support National Guard service. The Milam unit adds about $16,000 payroll annually, with potential to double at full strength.
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Don Mitcham
Milam Company C
Milam National Guard
Fort Polk
Cameron Rotarians
Mitcham
Milam
National Guard
Cameron
Yoe Yoe-Yees Take 2nd in Rosebud Jr Hi Tourney
The Yoe-Yoes 8th graders posted wins over Marlin 8th and Lott Jr Hi, reached the final against Rosebud, and lost in overtime 47-41 as Nick Halunka, Sidney Burns, and Bill Goeke led the host squad in a tense Rosebud battle.
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Rosebud Jr
Marlin
Lott
Don Mitchell
Mitchell
Michalka
Chell
Rosebud
Nick Halunka
Bill Goeke
Gary Lucas
Belson
Halunka
Lucas
Goeke
Warrant Issued For Fort Worth Man In City Hall Case
A warrant for the arrest of Sylvander Sexton Close of Fort Worth and formerly of Denver, Cole, was issued for questioning in a felony extortion case involving 291 in U S currency. Betty Jean Close, a former city employee, admitted taking 279 from the City Hall safe and was dismissed from city service. An audit found 329 missing. 38 vanished January 21 and 241 missing before January 29.
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Ft. Worth
Sylvander Sexton Close
Fort Worth
Denver
Cole
Betty Jean Close
Elvin Hoskins
Last Rites For John Hobson 79 In Marlow
Funeral services for John L. Hobson age 79 were held at Marlow Baptist Church with Rev. John Hart and Rev. Joel Theilopep presiding. Burial followed at Hobson Family Cemetery in Marlow. He died in a Temple hospital after a long illness. A lifelong Milam County farmer, he married Bertha Tindall March 1, 1908. Survived by his wife, two sons Buster and Jack, a daughter Mrs Curtis Barron, two grandsons and one granddaughter, and a sister Mrs Lewis of Cameron.
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John L. Hobson
Marlow Baptist Church
John Hart
Joel
Hobson
Temple Hospital
Milam County
Bertha Tindall
Rt. 3
Cameron
Buster Hobson
Jack Hobson
Rosharon
Curtis Barron
Mrs. Lewis
Milam NG Plans Dance on George Washington Birthday
The Milam National Guard will host a benefit dance on February 22 at the local armory to support the Cameron Little League Baseball program. Admission is $1 per couple with high school seniors from Cameron Rockdale Buckholts Milano and nearby areas admitted free. Music by the Tommy Griffith Combo of Taylor. Plans call for an annual event.
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National Guard
George Washington
Cameron
Rockdale
Buckholts
Milano
Tommy Griffith
Taylor
DWI Charged In 2-Car Collision
Robert Eugene Foster of Cameron faces a felony DWI charge after a high speed crash on US 79 near Milano. Patrolmen Kennedy and Smith, aided by Sgt. Paul Allen, reported Foster at 95 mph weaving before a semi broad skid and collision with a patrol car causing about 905 dollars in damages. no injuries reported.
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Lee Walter Ahrens
Brenham
Milano
Clay Johnston
Siaton
Robert Eugene Foster
Cameron
Jess Brock
Justice Court
Highway Patrol
Foster
Durwood Kennedy
Gilbert Smith
US 79
Paul Allen
Allen
Kennedy
Smith
Bryan
Farmer's Union Meeting Set for Monday in Milam County
Jay Naman president of Texas Farmer's Union will speak at Milam County Farmer's Union meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the Vocational Agriculture Building at Yee High School. Members urged to attend and bring another farmer. Naman will discuss farmers needs and the case for organization. Everyone is invited.
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Jay Naman
Texas Farmer's Union
Milam County Farmer’s Union
Yee High School
Milam County Farmer's Union
Naman
Texas
MFB Hearing on Equalization Talk to Todays Meeting
Milam County Farm Bureau will hear Maburn Harris speak at 6 30 p m today at the Texan Cafe on the equalization program Harris is general manager of Southwestern Appraisal Co of Dallas and Stamford He will discuss procedures with FB members A Cameron Parent Teachers meeting will address questions on the program Zeigler noted comments have been few and favors predominated The program would cost about 24 per parcel and take six months to complete About 5300 parcels would be chartered in Cameron district with valuations based on replacement cost against national averages plus local differences Buildings depreciation considered District taxes yield 24 1 percent of district income and the state average is 48 percent The local tax rate is 1 50 per 100 valuation with potential rise if a state law changes Harris predicted property value shifts with 15 percent down and 1 cent increase in others
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Milam
Zeigler
Cameron Civic
Women's
Ubs
Cameron
Harris
MOD Drives In $750 For March of Dimes
Max McClaren announces Cameron area MOD fundraiser has surpassed $750 with deposits at local banks and more funds due by February 16. The Mothers' March totals $429, Bucket Brigade $216.42, Basketball game $53.62, Star Lite MCD dinner $25.57, and Cameron Womens Bowling Assn. $30. Communities including Minerva Maysfield Ben Arnold Burlington and Milano participate to raise funds.
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Max McClaren
Cameron Area
March of Dimes
W. K. Leonard
Bucket Brigade
Cameron Womens Bowling Assn
Minerva
Maysfield
Ben Arnold
Burlington
Milano
Services Today For Mrs Frank Valka
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Valka 68 take place at St Monica Catholic Church at 10 a m Reverend John Geiser and Reverend Paul McCallum to officiate Burial follows in St Monica Cemetery Rosary was said at Marek Burns Funeral Home Wednesday night Survivors include her husband Frank Valka Sr of Cameron two sons Milush Valka of Cameron and Frank Valka Jr of San Antonio a daughter Mrs George Hosch of Buckholts a brother Albert Kutnak of Cameron two sisters Mollie Kutnak of Cameron and Mrs Rose Valka of Temple and four grandchildren
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Frank Valka
St. Monica Catholic Church
Cameron
Milush Valka
Frank Valka Jr
San Antonio
George Hosch
Buckholts
Albert Kutnak
Mollie Kutnak
Rose Valka
Temple
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Ed J.A. Smith
August Kunz
Walter Lucas
Duncum
Water and Public Works Department
Public Works Supt
J. B. Earle
W. Sixth St
Southern Pacific Railroad
Orchard
East Seventh St
Culpepper Addition
Sixth
Scott Sts
Sixth and
Bowie Sts
Alvin Herft
Cavin Shenkir
Arthur Jistel
FML
Hill
US 77
Newton's Hospital
Ahrens
Johnston
James David Farr
Antonio C. Villegas
Dallas
Farr
Villegas
Charles Edward Burnette
Ft. Hood
Monroe Merritt Hickman
William N. Keith
Milam NG Exec
Academy
Yee- Yees
St. Hi
Yee - Yees
McKinney
Manley
Yeomen
Raymond Fabianke
Sidney Burns
Charles Belson
Yee
Mit
Yee - Yoes
Mitchell Michalka
Jack Glass
John Glass
Woodum
Smitha
Howard
Marlin Ma
A. C. Uplegger Co
Waco
Jack Mercer
Department of Public Safety
Close
John Hobson
Theilopep
Marlow
Milam NG
DWI
Milano “Y
Farmer’s Union
MFB
Cameron District
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