Sculptors and symphonies shape Cameron cultural map
The Dallas Symphony and cellist Ralph Kirshbaum praise Cameron's art scene on a Tyler TV show and in weekend talks, with emphasis on art's role in daily life. James Brock and Kirshbaum discuss art culture during a Taos trip, arguing for broader experiences beyond narrow labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brock
Cameron
Dallas Symphony
Ralph Kirshbaum
Southwest
Kirshbaum
Tyler
James
Taos
N. M
Central
Texas
James Brock and Ralph Kirshbaum Shape Cameron Art Scene
An excerpt reflects James Brock, Cameron native and sculptor, expanding beyond local limits while Ralph Kirshbaum connects Cameron and Milam County to Texas old Symphony. Their out of town encounters in Taos broaden perspective and challenge retirement norms, fueling cross cultural appreciation.
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Kirshbaum
Brock
Taos
Cameron
James Brock
James
Ralph Kirshbaum
Milam County
Texas
Industrial Seminar Set For Wednesday in Cameron
George McKinney of Texas Power and Light and representatives from SBA Texas DCA TIDC Industrial Development Tourists Development and other agencies will speak at the Mi lam County Community Development Seminar. The 4 to 9 p.m. program at Metho dist Fellowship Hall includes lectures slides movies and workshops aimed at growth planning and private public assistance. A social with a Cameron Chamber meal closes the event inviting all area business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McKinney
Texas Power and Light Co
Milam County
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Small Business Administration
Texas Department of Community Affairs
Texas Industrial Commission
Industrial Development
Texas Highway Department
Central Texas Council of Governments
McKinney
Houston County Development Foundation
Southeastern Community Development Association
Texas Industrial Development Council
Dallas Area Industrial Development Association
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Cameron Industrial Foundation
Milam County Joins Central Texas Council of Governments
Milam County approves joining CTCOG on a trial basis for one year at six cents per resident after debates over Brazos and Heart of Texas councils. Commissioners La Vert McKinney Albert Timmerman and Leroy Caffey vote yes with Adolph Gresak abstaining. A rural fire protection study committee is also formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Council of Governments
Central Texas Council of Governments
Bell County
CTCOG
LaVert McKinney
Albert Timmerman
Leroy Caffey
Buckholts
Adolph Gresak
Heart of Texas Council of Governments
Central Texas Council
Brazos
McKinney
Bell
Milam
Brazos Council
Argu
State Highway Dept
O. B. Harden
McKinney, Timmerman and Caffey
Patterson Files For 36th State Rep. Seat
Texas House member Charles Patterson filed Tuesday for a third term from the 36th District comprising Williamson, Falls, and Milam Counties. A former youngest member, he sits on Livestock, Highways and Roads, Labor, Banking, and Youth committees and joins an interim panel evaluating public school funding.
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Charles Patterson
Texas
House of Representatives
Williamson
Falls
Milam
Patterson
Somerville Mobile Home Park Project Begins This Week
Coats and Scudder Construction Co. starts a 74-unit mobile home park near Lake Somerville on Overlook Park road. The $150,000 project includes a clubhouse, swimming pool, and a blacktop road.
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Somerville
Lake Somerville
Coats and Scudder Construction Co
Overlook Park Road
Flu Epidemic Subsides in Temple Area Hospitals
Temple hospitals clinics and doctors report fewer flu like cases as the influenza epidemic that swept the Temple area begins to subside. The surge in patients with influenza and related illnesses has eased across the region.
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Temple
Hospital Fund Nears 180000 in Rockdale Campaign
Rockdale residents raise 180000 in cash and pledges for the Richards Memorial Hospital fund as organizers push toward a 250000 goal. U.S. Representative W R Poage promotes turning James Connally AFB into a major freight airport to serve Dallas Fort Worth and other Texas cities.
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Richards Memorial Hospital
W. R. Poage
Waco
Southwest
Texas
James Connally Air Force Base
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
Austin
San Antonio
County Seeks Landfill Site Purchase Authority
Bell County Commissioners Court votes to buy land for a county operated sanitary landfill and ends payments to cities that permit non residents to dump in city run landfills.
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Bell County Commissioners Court
Hearne Police Move Into New Offices With Teletype Data Links
The Hearne Police Department relocated to modern offices featuring a teletype hookup to Texas DPS data banks in Austin and to the National Criminal Information Center in Phoenix Arizona joining up with the latest law enforcement devices.
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Hearne Police Department
Department of Public Safety
Austin
National Criminal Information Center
Phoenix
Ariz
Cameron Scouts Observe 62nd US Boy Scout Anniversary
About 175 Boy Scouts in Cameron mark February as Boy Scout Month. Boy Scout Sunday falls on February 13 with scouts in uniform at church. Cub Scouts plan the Blue and Gold Banquet on February 28 for parents and cubs.
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Cameron
United States
Cub
Taos Hip Scene At Sunshine Club And Taos Studio Visit
A Taos group of artists and hip companions visits the Sunshine club, chats with Jerry the bronze caster and Frank Lyons, and discusses hippie culture. They reflect on art, a recent fire, and a night in Lyons’ ranch studio with moonlit quarters, wax figures, and a windmill painting.
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Jerry
Chick
Cheetah
Frank Lyons
James Brock
Lyons
Art Colony
Taos
Ohio
New York
James
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F.M.L
Claude Bailey
E. Gillis
REP
Rep. Patterson
Rockdale
Waco - Air Freight Capital
Hearne
Taos ‘Hips
Frank M. Luecke
Haight-Ashbury
Denver
Lyons’ Ranch House
Santa Fe
Gidget
Don Quixote
Cervantes
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