25 Feb 1965
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1965
Page
1
Ray Sissel of Texas Power & Light argued that Thorndale can be the best in its class by growth and stability. He said smaller communities must grow with foresight and appeal to both current and new residents, likening towns to light weight champions within their size.
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce Poultry Committee schedules a Milam County poultry program with baby chicks distributed at 4 p.m. Friday March 12 on the courthouse lawn. The show and banquet occur May 8 to aid 4 H and FFA youth in a broiler raising contest funded by fifty sponsors at ten dollars each.
Morris Frank, Houston Chronicle columnist and longtime newspaper figure, will be guest speaker at Cameron Chamber of Commerce annual banquet and membership meeting on March 9. The event at Methodist Fellowship Hall starts 7:30 p.m. with Ponderosa Restaurant catering. The program includes installation of new officers led by incoming president Forrest Sapp. Tickets are on sale through Narvie Caperton's committee and Chamber office. sales close March 8 at 5 p.m.
Cameron officials voted to invite bids for jail repair work to improve adequacy. The council also discussed appointing an equalization board and noted no new filings in the city election. Incumbents Marek and Hickman seek re election with Zotz filing for Wied’s seat. March 6 is filing deadline.
A seven man steering committee will meet Friday night to discuss Milam County recreation after 50 Cameron and county residents named the group Monday. Boyd Andrews outlined recreation development trends at Texas A&M and noted private funding options through FHA.
Yee High School will host its annual Science Fair on March 2 and 3 with a record 151 projects across Biological, Physical, and Mathematical divisions. Judges from Temple Junior College will evaluate entries as 9th graders and senior high students showcase work. top three in each division advance to the Regional Fair in Waco.
Dr. Thomas S. Barkley, 79, oldest county physician, died last Thursday at his Rockdale home after 52 years of practice in Milam County. Born 1885 in Rice, he earned a Southwestern University medical degree and served as professor at SMU medical school. He delivered 4000 babies, treated many without pay, and remained devoted to his patients and community.
State Rep. Milton Schiller joins Rep. Geo. T. Hinson of Mineola in backing House Bill 5 proposing a $45 across the board raise for public school teachers. The 45th District represents Robertson, Burleson and Milam Counties. Hinson thanked Schiller for his support in a letter praising the effort benefiting teachers and students.
The Tejas District Committee meeting and barbecue are moved to 5:30 p.m. Thursday February 25 at the H. H. Cofield ranch near Rockdale. About 50 scout leaders are expected, with Dr Sidney H Richardson announcing chairmen of six operating committees.
A winter storm dumped 39 inches of rain and 25 inches of snow in Cameron area, with sleet and a freeze causing hazardous driving. All Cameron area schools and several towns closed, road crews thawing but icy conditions feared. opening hinges on road safety.
State Senator Murray Watson will be guest speaker at First Baptist Church in Cameron after the Milam County Baptist Association Workers Conference. He will address the theme Christian Life and the role of Christians in pending legislation. The event begins 6:30 p.m. with WMA, 7:30 p.m. general meeting.
Public Schools Week set for March 1 5 features science fairs open houses displays and student programs across Champion Public Schools. Ben Milam Herman Brown Yoe High and O J Thomas schedule events including open houses radio programs and a PTA book fair with visitors urged to register and view student work.
Trustees of the Cameron Independent School District will meet Thursday at Ben Milam School to finalize work from the February meeting. The board will review the superintendent's recommendations on administrative personnel and likely act on them. They could not study a survey from a Texas committee on attitudes toward proposed education legislation due to time. No candidates had filed yet for the school election where President Niley J. Smith and Bob Wells post are up.
The Tejas Boy Scouts District Court of Honor will be held at Simon-George Hall in Cameron at 7 30 p m Monday March 1. Five Cameron Troop 191 Scouts are to receive the Eagle rank in ceremonies led by Scout Executive Dick Wyatt and Scout Master J J Heit. Recipients are Al Herft James Nachlinger Jerry Heitman Harvie Nachlinger and Dennis Rose.
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