MOD Featuring Benefit Game Mothers March in Milam County
The March of Dimes drive in Milam County includes two events in the coming week a benefit basketball game at Yoe Gym Saturday and a Mothers March Monday night. Local chair Richard Moseley says the drive aims to raise 1000 dollars in the one hour event with Mrs Charlie Burke leading the Mothers March at Ben Milam School. The All American Red Heads will return to face Cameron men 8 p m Saturday with proceeds to the March of Dimes and referees include J R Young and Earl Curtis.
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Milam County
Charlie Burke
Cameron
Richard Moseley
Yoe Gymnasium
March of Dimes
Buddy Shipp
Eldon Butte
Forrest Sapp
Richard Wilkinson
Chester Simons
Jim Speer
Jerry Hopkins
Max Treadwell
Joe Lee Heit
Red Heads
Ben Milam School
Minstrel Show Sets Two-Night Run At Yoe High
Practice sessions for the Lions Minstrel have moved to Yoe High Auditorium for a February 25 and 26 two night show. Endmen chorus and specialty numbers work out rough spots for final rehearsals. First minstrel in Cameron since 1956 is expected to draw capacity crowds both nights with tickets on sale.
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Lions Minstrel
Yoe High Auditorium
Charles Brady Sr
Cameron
Brady
Vogelsang Files For School Board
F. W. Vogelsang, incumbent, filed for re-election to the Cameron school board in the April 2 election. Dana Monroe, acting board president, had filed for re-election last week. O. A. White had withdrawn from an unexpired term after TEA rulings. The board awaits superintendent selection.
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F. W. Vogelsang
Max Howard
Dana Monroe
O. A. White
Cameron
H. B. Pressley
Texas Education Agency
Cameronites Attend Lakeview Conference on Youth Leadership
Mrs. A. E. McCullin and three others left Wednesday for a two day Lakeview conference on Youth Leadership. The event is sponsored by the Methodist Church.
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A. E. McCullin
Jack DuBois
G. H. Tucker
E. O. Smith Jr
Lakeview
The
Methodist Church
Baptists Plan New $150000 Church in Cameron
First Baptist Church Cameron outlines final plans with architect Frank C Dill for a two floor colonial style church to replace the old sanctuary this spring. The building to seat 459 with future balcony for 100 and educational spaces for 30. $83504.24 has been pledged or donated. Richard Moseley chairs the building committee.
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First Baptist Church
Cameron
Richard Moseley
Frank C. Dill
Houston
Moseley
Record-High Fees Pay as Kirk Withdraws From Race
Milam Democratic filing fees hit new peaks with 29 candidates, down from previous years. Kirk withdrew from Precinct 1 Constable race leaving two contenders, while incumbents Yezak and Moseley remain in the state representative contest.
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Gene Kirk
Cameron
Max McClaren
Milam Democratic Executive Committee
Kirk
Pat Clark
Rockdale
Milam - Robertson Counties
Herman Yezak
Dick Moseley
McClaren
Robert C
Bob) Nelson
W. C. Wallace
Harry Rogers, Jr
J. M. Terry Sr
W. R. Poage
Walter White
Incum
Rabid Cat Bites Man and Cameron Little League Seeks Funds
A rabid cat bite incident is reported as officials note Cameron Little League needs about 400 for insurance equipment and joining fees. Russell Wilson cites a $5 student donation from Ray Green of SMU and calls on locals to help finish the park with rock and brick collection at 1 p m Saturday.
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Cameron Little League
Chester Simons
National Little League Association
Russell Wilson
Ray Green
Southern Methodist University
Cameron
Wilson
Simons
Cameron Herald
KMIL
Milam County Plans Rabies Bait Program After Cat Bite
Milam County officials announce a ground bait distribution to curb rabies in livestock as Elmer Rinn of Butkhults recovers from a rabid cat bite. The plan includes immunizing dogs outside city limits, controlling stray dogs, and reducing wildlife spread.
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Sharp
Milam County Commission
Elmer Rinn
Rt. 1
Butkholts
Cameron
Texas Health Dept
Austin
Rinn
Herald
Milam Country Health Unit
Don Humble
United States” Dept. of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service
Humble
Umit
Farge
Ben Arnold
Milam
A. B. Rich
Bell
Robertson
McLennan
Rich
Mitam County
County Lets Bid For Sandblasting Courthouse Exterior
Milam County Commissioner's Court awarded 3792 to Penner & Chaney of Fort Worth for sandblasting and exterior cleaning of the Milam Courthouse. The same project will include painting caulking and waterproofing with 30 working days to complete.
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Milam County
Penner & Chaney
Humble
Fort Worth
Commissioners Court
Census To Start April 1 In Milam County Enlists Enumerators
The 1960 population and housing census begins April 1 in Milam County with 26 enumerators total. Six will work in Cameron, four in Rockdale, one in Thorndale, and the rest in rural areas. Applicants may contact Perry in Buckholts or call Rockdale HI 6 5541 for civil service exams after requests are received. Residents will receive information sheets by mail and are urged to complete them before or during visits.
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Marvin Petty
Milam County
Petty
Cameron
Rockdale
Thorndale
Perry
Buckholts
Texas
Civil Service
Lott Man Injured In Horse Car Collision
W A Burnett of Lott, 33, sustained a broken collarbone and severe scalp laceration in a horse auto crash Sunday at 6 45 p m. He was taken to a local hospital as George A Kahlig of Burlington, driving a 1952 Ford, and about six passengers escaped injury. The horse was destroyed and car damage was about 200 dollars. Burnett was among riders when the mount bolted and entered Kahlig’s path on Eighth Street. Burnett was still recovering from sedation Wednesday.
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W. A. Burnett
Lott
Burnett
Chester Simons
Simons
George A. Kahlig
Burlington
Kahlig
Eighth St
Cameron City Council Sets April 5 Election
The Cameron city council approves a April 5 election date and accepts the resignation of Mondrik effective March 1. The panel reviews street work plans on Sixth Street and West Main and North Crockett, discusses extending airport facilities, and funds purchases for insecticide spray and Little League Park lighting.
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J. Je Earle
City Public Works
Fannin St
Sixth Street
West Main St
North Crockett
Little League Park
Cameron City Election Watch Surges With New Filings
Cameron voters see a rush of candidacies as Mayor Bassel Wilson and three others file for the April 5 ballot. Coleman Duncum filed earlier, while Lincoln Mondrik refuses resignation. Griffith Houston and Sam Houston join Wilson in pursuing second terms as filings push total candidates to seven for five seats. Community petitions urged Wied for the unexpired term, and council votes acceptance of Mondrik’s resignation set for March 1.
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Bassel Wilson
Mondrik
Sam Houston
Roy Griffith
EF. L. Wied
Cameron
Coleman Duncum
Wilson
Lincoln Mondick
Richard Moseley
Griffith
Houston
Wied
Hayden Lawrence
Duncum
Texas
John A. Smith
Homer Allen
John Aotres
Moseley
the Herald
Robertson
Milam
Counei
Chamber Elects 8 New Directors
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce elected eight new directors during the past week according to Manager Jack DuBois. New directors are A. W. McCullin Morris Eplen Ed Schiller Jr Don Humble Gus Elley Henry Liebman Dick Moseley and Earl Curtis. The new directors will be introduced at the annual Chamber banquet in March. State Atty Gen Will Wilson will speak at the banquet March 8.
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Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Jack DuBois
A. W. McCullin
Morris Eplen
Ed Schiller, Jr
Don Humble
Gus Elley
Henry Liebman
Dick Moseley
Earl Curtis
Chamber
Will Wilson
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Ehlidch
NEW Baptist Church
Cameron First Baptist Church
West Main
Vogelsang
Turner Grocery
Pan - Am Equipment Co
Ada Henderson
SIG
Cameron Parents Teachers Association
Baptists
Bent Carl C. Black
Nelson Jack C. Prescott
Gifford Thweatt
Ollie Cook
George Gamble
Herman Dorner
P. L. Paris
Jarrard Secrest
Temple
Godfrey Sullivan
Waco
Byron Neal
Cliff Blackburn
J. B. Earle
C. L. Raney
Joe Zajicek
Nelson
Wallace
J. A. Taylor
John Zajicek
Rogers
Terry
Little League
Lott Man
Cameron Business & Professional
Women's Club
Mondick
George Quinn
Walled Lake Door Co
Coal Aeronautics Board
City Atty
Jack Prescott
Cit
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