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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1977
Page
1
The author argues that small towns nurture gossip and stagnation, forcing youth to leave for growth in cities while elders cling to tradition. He notes towns die without new blood yet survive by embracing modern problems, arguing maturity separates experience from merely aging. Modern towns have much to learn.
Milam-Arean authorities say a credit card belonging to Jack Cooney III of Austin, found with his dismembered body on December 2 in the Brazos River, was used five days later in the lower Rio Grande Valley but the company failed to flag it. The widow only learned of the charge last week. Backhaus brothers recall 1932 prices in Rockdale groceries. Georgetown’s Sam the dachshund works as a postal service dog, delivering with carrier Bill Frymire, missing only two days in 10 months.
The Bell County prisoner work release plan keeps weekend prisoners on the job benefiting prisoners and the county. Eligibility is limited to certain inmates. In Gatesville, the State Senate approved Gov Dolph Briscoe's omnibus court bill to make Coryell County a one county judicial district, a move long urged by grand juries and bar associations.
Rosebud's engineering firm completed all repair plans for Rosebud City Lake dam and submitted them to state authorities for approval. Due to the emergency nature, swift approval is anticipated.
The county auditor praised progress on implementing the new bookkeeping system with cooperation from all offices. Deputy district clerk Dorothy Laffere reviewed procedures in Bryan, and Ray Harris will return in March and April to report further. Harris commended the clerk’s office for model records and noted a federal law requiring audits of books and revenue sharing funds on a set cycle. The meeting also approved more doors for the basement tax office transforming it into the Extension office.
Don Jones has been named director of the Soil Conservation Service office in Cameron replacing retiree Wayne Mann. A Lampasas native, Jones comes from Bryan with years as a soil conservationist and holds a Sam Houston ag degree. he and wife Kay plan to move with children Mike Glen and Donna to Cameron. He aims to work with landowners on erosion and soil problems, with no changes planned for the small local staff.
Lott council seeks to recruit a physician by providing free office space and water in the remodeled library building. Jack Ruble notes no solid inquiries yet as residents complain about traveling to clinics in other towns.
The Buckholts Museum schedules a Tuesday workday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to rearrange exhibits. Volunteers and donors are urged to attend, with visitors welcome during the day.
The Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce Broiler Committee named Ed Laywell as chairman for 1977 78. The Milam County Junior Broiler Show will be held later than usual this spring as part of a revitalize the program plan. Details for the next contest will be announced in April. FHA funds for Buckholts sewer project approved. bids to be invited in two weeks. City Marshal salary raised to 250 a month. April 2 city election set. Lone Star Gas rate raise request suspended 60 more days. Street repairs slated to begin when weather permits.
The Texas Department of Highways in Hearne says the stretch of Highway 77 between Ben Arnold and the Falls County line will be repaired and resurfaced. Assistant engineer Calvin Shenkir says plans include leveling and a new surface to reduce slipperiness when wet.
Comptroller Bob Bullock will send a representative to Cameron to meet with taxpayers from 1 30 to 3 30 p m in the tax assessor s office. The official will answer state tax questions assist with tax return calculations and explain inheritance and agricultural exemptions. Tax permit applications and current sales and use tax rulings will also be provided.
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