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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1968
Page
1
The Central Texas Symphony and pianists Adel and Louis Galanffy will perform March 14 at the Cameron National Guard Armory. Funds support orchestra expenses and a permanent Central Texas Symphony. Members from nine Cen Tex towns participate.
Cameron approves new electrical inspection fee schedule ranging from 10 cents per extra outlet to 10 dollars for large amperage permits and sets the April 2 city election with Mayor Bassel Wilson and two incumbents unopposed. City limits defined as in 1956, and temporary use of the city airport plane building approved for an industrial prospect.
The Central Texas Symphony and Adel and Louis Galanffy of Killeen will perform March 4 at the National Guard Armory with the orbiting program including Pach and Mozart. The Galanffys, Hungarian staff artists at Central Texas College, have appeared at Carnegie Hall and in 100 concerts. Cameron Delphian Club sponsors the event as part of a drive to establish a non metropolitan symphony for the region.
Buckholts residents discuss a 5acre site with a 4000 square foot club house and a 20 by 40 by 60 foot pool complex including a wading pool and picnic areas. A kickoff dinner at Buckholts School Gym at 7 p.m. features Dan Bentley of Texas Power and Light and Henry Ivey of the Cameron FHA office.
A prefabricated building with central air and heat is proposed for the Buckholts community center. Mrs. Hauk says the center could be ready this summer if interest and memberships grow, targeting 10 family memberships at $36 annually. Financing would be through the Rural Improvement program. A dinner Monday will inform residents about offerings. Steering committee members include Rev. Glenn Meehring, Vernon Dungan, A. W. Zajicek Jr., Leon Brady, and Mrs. Hauk.
H P Culpepper 69 died at 4 a m Saturday in a Temple hospital. He headed diversified interests in Cameron Hearne and College Station and ranching in Milam County. Born February 20 1898 in Poplarville Mississippi he was a World War I veteran. Funeral at 2 p m Sunday First Methodist Cameron Rev Ben Pierce officiating. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife Wallace Culpepper son one brother three sisters and two grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. Marek Burns Funeral Home in charge.
More than 600 students viewed the Texas Fine Arts Association exhibit at Cameron Public Library. Arranged by Cameron Schools art teacher Mrs. W. L. Stroup Jr the collection of 20 award winning paintings opened February 14 and runs through February 28. The event is sponsored locally by Friends of the Library.
Early settlers Richard Grantham J P and Frank Graham Hardy Raney and Baldridge brothers faced Indians and wildlife to found homes along the river. Grantham bought eight leagues in 1828 stretching from the San Andres River to Clay's Creek. The area later known as Sharp built a White Church sharing Presbyterian and Methodist uses with Rev Taylor Baldridge and Rev John Baldridge as pulpit partners.
Salado Indians crossed the area for winter game while whites settled nearby. Charlie Campbell and Walter Brandstetter opened a store. John Hopkins started a mercantile. Dan G. Davis built an inn that anchored Sharp. Davis donated land for a Presbyterian church in 1902, founding families included Graves and Davis. The town grew with post office debates, churches, lodges, and a school that expanded in 1912 and later consolidated into Rockdale schools.
Sunny Isle Manufacturing Corp of Dallas plans a Cameron dress manufacturing facility around March 15 with initial employment about 125, rising to 200 or more. CIF Inc officials N L Caperton and R W Wells announced the project in Dallas after talks with the firm, with Henry Liebman present and three other CIF directors in attendance.
At least eleven choirs, soloists and pianists will perform in a Friday evening music festival at First Baptist Church Cameron. The choir program begins at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary and is open to the public.
Cameron retail merchants plan a new monthly promotion starting next week with weekend specials. Jerome Friesenhahn and Porter Young co chair Cameron CofC trade development committee urge support for the event featuring monthly themes, point-of-sale cards, and window banners for participants.
Lt. Governor Preston Smith spoke to about 70 people at The Texan Western Room in Cameron outlining his gubernatorial bid. He stressed conservatism and his 18 years in public service including terms as state senator and lieutenant governor. He noted 240 days acting as governor during Connally’s absence and highlighted tech training needs.
Hugo Fuessel 46 lies in critical condition at Hillcrest Hospital Waco after a self inflicted gunshot to the head. He was found by a neighbor on FM 485 near his farm two miles from his home and transported first to Newton Memorial then Scott and White Temple for neuro surgery.
A dinner meeting to officially organize and charter the Evening Lions Club will be at 6 15 p m Thursday at Gelner s Smokehouse. The plans include acquainting new and prospective members with Lionism and all interested men are invited to attend.
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