11 Feb 1960
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1960
Page
1
An exploration of leap years notes February 29’s origin from 365 days 6 hours 48 minutes 45.7 seconds per year. It discusses historical calendars Greek Roman Gregorian Jewish Mohammadan Egyptian Chinese Mayan and proposals to realign with a 13 month year and extra days.
Cameron Lions Club presents a two night minstrel at Yee High School Auditorium on February 25 and 26. A cast of about 25 Lions members wives and Cameron residents perform with Mrs. Bill Crockett directing and Eugene Mees as interlocutor. Proceeds aid the Lions Crippled Children's Camp Kerrville.
A Rockdale man, Co. L. Brown, 52, is hospitalized after an attempted self-inflicted neck wound in Milam County Jail. Sheriff Carl Black said Brown, held on pending charges, was rushed to St. Edward's Hospital early Wednesday where doctors treated the injury.
Fire crews from Cameron and Rockdale battled a blaze that wiped out the Milano Co op tomato shed early Monday after winds and water shortages hampered efforts. A week earlier, the home of Mrs. Marvin L. Kirk burned, and a sawdust pile behind Walled Lake Door Co. ignited Tuesday. no injuries or damage reports were listed.
City and Cameron School Board elections show few new candidates. Coleman Duncum filed for mayor, Dana Monroe seeks re election to the Cameron School Board. Forty two coaches applied for the head coach post as applicants come from Texas and four other states. The city race includes the mayor and two council seats plus two unexpired terms. The school board terms held by Vogelsang and Monroe are up. The election date is April 2 for the school board and April 5 for the city. C A White withdrew from the one year term after TEA ruling.
Cameron mayor Bassel Wilson reported city finances show 301 096.28 in Cameron banks with 187 765.20 on time deposit at 3 percent. About 119 331.08 funds are pledged for bond retirement or budgeted for 1959 60. General operating fund holds 56 606.43 with about 30 000 on time deposit.
The All-American Red Heads will meet a Cameron men’s team at Yoe Gym on February 20 for the March of Dimes benefit. Proceeds from the bucket brigade and the game support the Milam County MOD drive.
Elmo Anderson of Waco will start a new taxi business in Cameron by week’s start. He and his son Bill move to Cameron this week to open Green Ball Taxi at the corner of Houston and Gillis Streets, near the former Blue Diamond Gas Station, with two vehicles in 24 hour operation and a FCC two way radio permit pending.
Junior Broiler Contest set for April 30 with about 100 entries and 40 FFA participants. Les Byrd, poultry committee chair, says sponsors will gather February 26 at Courthouse Square for chick presentations and that contestants will raise five show birds from 50 chicks for judging by recognized broiler judges with cash prizes and ribbons.
General Crude Oil Co of Houston to drill a new deep wildcat about six miles south of Milano near the Burleson County line on a 54 acre Coffield tract. The No. 2 Perry was drilled to 8621 feet and may be tested again around 6000-6100 feet after oil and gas shows in Edwards lime.
The Cameron School Board will meet at 7 30 p m today at Ben Milam School to review a nine point agenda. Items include tax structure for 1960 61 and Texas Association of School Boards membership. New business covers Turner Grocery lease after July 1 textbook list, school election order for April 2 science fair prizes health progress reports in contracts.
J H W West president of the Texas Farm Bureau will headline Milam Farm Bureau’s annual celebration at 7 30 p m Saturday February 20 at the First Methodist Recreation Hall West was elected to the state organization’s presidency in 1957 and is a noted cotton leader He serves on the National Cotton Council board and is involved in Bishop grain firms Port of Corpus Christi Terminal Elevator trustee duties and farm work alongside church teaching roles A youth pig giveaway and talent show prizes will be awarded. refreshments by Mrs S W McClaren Jr and others planned
Chester Simons vice president says Cameron Little League still needs 500 to complete the ballpark on Milam Institute Grounds with bleachers lights and a backstop funded by local donations. Bassel Wilson reports 4041 raised and Southwest Bell contributed 50 this week as officials urge more gifts to reach the goal.
A severe dust storm swept Cameron Milam County and neighboring areas with winds up to 60 mph. Temperatures soared to mid 80s Tuesday afternoon before dark as dust reduced sunlight and readings fell state wide. Fire crews tackled a sawdust blaze behind Walled Lake Door Co amid the gusty conditions.
Texas Attorney General will address the banquet audience on March 8 at the First Methodist Fellowship Hall. The program will present new officers and directors and include the McCullin Citizenship award.
Chamber Manager Jack DiBois announced that nomination blanks have been mailed to Cameron civic clubs for the McCullin Civic Service Award. The Cameron Chamber of Commerce and Business and Professional Women’s Club select a winner from club and individual nominees for the award, which honors outstanding unselfish service to the community and comes with a loving cup at the annual chamber banquet. Established by Mr. and Mrs. A W McCullin.
Pat Clark of Milam-Robertson Counties withdraws from the race for state representative. Milam Democratic chair Max McClaren says filing fee is 3 percent of the four year salary to cover primary costs. 30 candidates are on the books, 11 offices uncontested. Primary May 7 with fee deadline February 13 and possible refunds after primaries.
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