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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
1
Judge O D Graham, former district judge, advocates five miles daily when weather allows. The trend widens beyond him as others adopt short walks, including new mothers and postoperative patients, despite rising auto use and lifestyle changes.
The 1983 Official Highway Travel Map of Texas is ready for ordering from the Texas Highway Department Travel Division in Austin and at district offices. Free maps will reach glove compartments nationwide and worldwide, highlighting Texas delights and urging travelers to Discover Texas Today’s Fun-tier as part of a broader promotional package for Texas tourism.
Temperatures ranged from a high of 65 to a low of 22 last week with rainfall totaling 2.42 inches.
City drainage needs help says J B Earle as he appeals to Cameron residents and the City Council. He urges citizens to avoid piling leaves and debris in ditches, keep culverts clear, and not fill or remove rocks from ditches to prevent flooding and costly repairs. The letter emphasizes cooperation to improve Cameron’s drainage before seasonal rains.
The McCullin Civic Award honors the outstanding citizen of the community. Donated in 1961 by Mr and Mrs A W McCullin, nominations come from clubs organizations and individuals, with a secret committee selecting the recipient. Deadline for nominations is March 4. past winners include FE A Perrin John Solomon and others.
Final plans announced for a Friday night benefit dance at the National Guard Armory. Music by the Tommy Griffith Combo of Taylor. Admission one dollar per couple. Proceeds go to the Little League Baseball program. Seniors from Yee High and nearby towns receive free tickets. invitations sent to school principals.
Alcoa asphalt project uses Rockdale Slag Aggregate from Rockdale Works with a Young Brothers hot mix plant in Waco. 22 000 tons of paving will be produced on site while slag is shipped in for the 38 000 ton contract by Highway District 17. The slag paving material has shown durability in earlier Bryan test strip.
A city contemplates a library plan while considering street projects. The article notes a police action involving a suspect named Robert Hirsch, 40, originally from Columbus, Ohio, later linked to Houston offenses. He was arrested in Cameron for running a red light and later found to face car theft and violent charges in Houston.
Sheriff Carl Black asks the dog owner involved in a Sunday bite at the Sidney Culp farm near Friendship to bring the animal in for observation. Sid Culp, son of Don Culp of Rockdale, was bitten on his grandfather's farm and will receive a series of shots in the coming days. The owners were fishing in a tank on the farm and drove away in a 1947-50 two-tone grey Cadillac.
Cameron Library Board president Miss Mildred Thornton announces a 7 30 pm meeting on Tuesday at the Cameron Public Library 112 EB First St. The session will review plans for the referendum vote on library maintenance funds.
Fort Sill Oklahoma Army 1st Lt Hubbard Phipps 28 son of Richard T Phipps Route 2 Cameron completed six months of Sergeant missile training at The Artillery and Missile Center including assembly deployment and a live solid fuel missile firing. He entered the Army in May 1957 and was last assigned at Fort Hood. Phipps isAthens High School 1952 graduate and Baylor University 1961 graduate.
Funeral services for Natividad Martinez age 47 will be held Thursday at the Mexican Catholic Church at 10 a m Burial will be in Hernandez Cemetery in Cameron She was born December 25 1915 in Cameron and lived most of her life in Milam County She died in a Memphis Texas hospital Tuesday Survivors include her husband Monico Martinez of Cameron a son Monico Jr of Cameron two brothers Charlie and Marcelino Sotro of Temple two sisters Mrs Eduires Jiminez of Cameron and Mrs Josephine Cortez of Lometa and many nieces and nephews.
Cameron Chamber publicity committee plans three 4 by 10 foot welcome signs on US 77 and SH leading into Cameron. The signs feature a Texas outline on maroon with fluorescent lettering and a Little Jewel motif. Lions and Rotary Clubs will attach emblems beneath as $50 each by clubs funded mainly from the Little Jewel Jamboree proceeds. Construction begins after location approval and bracing is completed.
Officials announce Public School Week from March 4 to 8 with open houses and classroom visits at Yee High Yoe High Ada Henderson Ben Milam O J Thomas schools. Tuesday events feature student displays science fairs with judging times and awards following.
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce Poultry Committee announced plans for the 193 Milam County Junior Broiler Show. About 70 contestants are expected with sponsorships open to 4H and FFA youth. Sponsors sign by February 15. chicks distributed March 15. show date May 11 with prizes and ribbons.
Cameron Church women join Christian Women Around the world observing World Day of Prayer on Friday March 1 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Cameron. United Church Women sponsor the service open to the public with the theme More Than Conquerors. Program prepared by the Christian Women of Korea. Offering supports foreign missions education and missionary work for women worldwide.
The Milam Farmers Union invites the public to hear State President Jay Naman speak at a county meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the VHS Young Building. Officials say a large gathering is expected to attend. Milam President Dicky Ellison confirmed the event.
Milam County Farm Bureau annual celebration will be at the National Guard Armory instead of Simon George Hall. Milliar Shivers of Texas Farm Bureau will speak. Linda Miler of Rockdale and Bobby Jones of Cameron report on their Oklahoma trip. Supper 6 to 7 with music by Joe Lee Heitman and a Combo led by Bobby Hughes.
The Cameron School Board approved two year renewals for five administrators, set March 7 as the filing deadline to run for school board, and named Dr S H Richardson as filing contact. Filed posts include seats held by Griffin and Fuchs to fill unexpired terms.
The council heard a reading of the April 2 Cameron Library referendum and discussed funding shifts that could raise city taxes. Mayor Duncum urged review with the library board while a downtown street survey and resurfacing estimate were requested from Joe J. Rady & Associates.
A farm rent house near Yarrelton was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon, with Perrin completely lost to the blaze before firemen arrived about 2.5 miles east of Yarrelton. The Lacy Stevens family occupied the home and all belongings were lost. Cameron firemen also answered two grass fire calls on Saturday at 2200 North Washington and Jones Prairie.
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