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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1959
Page
1
A reflective critique notes repeated political perks and subsidies including a freshman congressman paying his wife and a son, and three farming firms receiving 3.4 million in 1957. The piece laments opaque records, tax anonymity, and the broader “Washington Merry-go-round,” urging public engagement and accountability.
Milam County tax assessor Walter White reports 712 auto tag sets sold through Saturday with 9,000 to 10,000 vehicles expected licensed by the April 1 deadline. He notes heaviest tag traffic in late March and lists current licenses: 521 passengers 59 commercial 104 trucks 23 trailers 1 house trailer and 4 dealer vehicles. The tax office operates 8 to 5 weekdays and 8 to noon Saturdays in the courthouse basement with sub stations in Rockdale and Thorndale.
A Cameron Red Cross Bloodmobile drive drew 18 donors Friday afternoon and collected 160 pints, the highest total since 1954. Drayton McLane joined as charter member of the Two Gallon Club with his 16th pint. A long donor list follows.
The Chamber of Commerce junior broiler growing contest opens at 4 p.m. Friday on the courthouse lawn with 100 business and professional men and 100 FFA and 4-H youth, each entering 50 chickens. Over nine weeks the entrants raise their top five birds for the May poultry show and awards banquet on May 2. Lester Byrd leads the 1959 show. Jim Knight of ALCOA is the principal speaker.
Cameron Rotary Club names six new board members led by George Childress as president for 1959 60 succeeding John Andres. Andres moves to board and becomes vice president. Hin ton Pruett speaks on state school finance needs. Next meeting set for Ben Milam School during National Public School week.
W O Pelphrey Company of Fort Worth awarded contract for 7.4 miles of US 77 and US 79 by the Bryan district highway engineer. Low bid 594,133.44 covers grading drainage base and hot mix asphalt. Project begins mid March with 225 working days and aims to bypass Rockdale with future by passes to the Lee county line.
Milam County good roads committee met with County Judge Don G Humble to discuss expanding understanding of county road needs. The talk covered right-of-way differences for farm to market roads versus state and federal routes and noted plans to extend paved mileage beyond 260 miles with 145 already completed.
Public School Week runs March 2 to 6 with noon Rotary Lions and Kiwanis meetings at the public school cafeteria. Gov Price Daniel proclaims the week. Wiley Longmiller announces activities ending Friday with a science fair at Yoe High gym.
President Bill Crockett reminded Jaycees and new members of a noon Monday meeting at Kathy's Cafe. Judge Don Grumble is the speaker, and members are urged to complete contacts before the Cameron Jaycees begin their current membership drive.
About 500 requests for increased cotton allotments were filed with Cameron Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation officials. Milam County's allotment was cut to 49,000 acres from 54,000, yet growers aim to plant near 45,000 to 48,000 acres this spring, with 259 farmers having released allotments for others.
District Atty Robert Nelson addressed Cub Scout Pack 213 at a blue and gold banquet at Simon George hall. About 100 scouts attended as awards were given for the year. Several scouts received Bobcat Wolf Bear Lion and Arrow Point badges and service pins were awarded. A flag ceremony closed the program with Cameron Lions Club representatives Ro Young and Richard Williams present.
Milam County mails over 5000 Easter Seals letters as the 1959 nationwide drive runs through March 29. Mrs. O. B. Harden, chairwoman of the Milam County Child Welfare Board, notes the effort funds rehabilitative services for crippled persons regardless of age or race. Richard Williams is named county treasurer for the drive.
Weather cleared this week as 12th Street from US 77 North to North Jackson Avenue was repaved. Officials said North Jackson and Sixth Street reworking nears completion while US 77 widening from the east city limits to SH 36 intersection continues. Construction on US 7 through Cameron also proceeds toward the east city limits.
Mrs Hilliard F. Smith has been a patient at Scott and White Hospital in Temple since Friday, receiving treatment for pneumonia.
Dr. David Shapiro incumbent Cameron District school board member filed for re election. Two seats will be open on April 4 at Yee High School Gymnasium. Niley J. Smith may run to fill an unexpired term. Don Grumble left county judge post in January. Filing closes March 4 with midnight deadline. Absentee voting March 1 to 3 at Milam County clerk office. Other members include H B Pressley, Dana Monroe, Gus Evans, W F Vogelsang, and Howard.
The Cameron area is forecast for mild temperatures and fair skies through the weekend. Expect light winds and no precipitation. Families should plan outdoor activities accordingly.
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