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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1964
Page
1
A Stanford professor explains laser pulses can erase ordinary type on paper instantly by vaporizing carbon, suggesting pencils could be tipped with laser. A reader wonders about possible destruction if pulses are too strong. A separate scene notes a barbecue where a bystander comments on the music and a monkey on fire.
Nervie L. Caperton will be installed as Postmaster of the Cameron Post Office in a public ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday January 4 at the Methodist Fellowship Hall. Caperton, a former rural carrier and local store owner, was named assistant to Congressman W. R. Peage in February 1963. Opal F. Roberson and Tom Yarrell join the program. The Cameron Lions Club sponsors the event with out of town guests including Debs Hensley and Allen Dupree, and postal officials from Dallas, Waco, and Austin attending.
Cameron Chamber of Commerce president John Schigut announced relocation of chamber offices to 104 East Second St on January 1. The move from 203 South Houston follows a called directors meeting and adds space for committee meetings in a conference room adjacent to Camp Insurance and near Tindall Supply Co. Members are urged to visit the nearing-completion offices, with the conference room available to clubs and organizations as well as chamber functions.
To Mr and Mrs C Tr Bounds of Rockdale a girl Marsha Ann 5 pounds 8 ounces born 10 13 p m December 16 at St Edward Hospital To Mr and Mrs A T Zalesky of Temple a boy Bryan Douglas 8 pounds 4 ounces born 8 43 p m December 16 at St Edward Hospital
Ed Kolba a retired Buckholts State Bank president died Christmas Day in Rockdale from a heart attack. Funeral services were held in Cameron with burial in Rockdale IOOF Cemetery. Survived by wife Elen, son Frank Kolba Denison daughter Nell Hochkraut Pasadena and other relatives. Varek Burns Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Air Force Chaplain James E. Flinn led a Christmas Eve service at All Saints Episcopal Church before departing for a new assignment in Viet Nam. He has 29 months at Barksdale AFB Louisiana and earlier served in England.
A Cameron PTA meeting at 7 30 p m January 7 at Ben Milam Cafetorium will host a School Board panel to answer questions from residents. Citizens may submit questions in advance via local stores. signed questions only. The event aims to discuss long range curriculum plans, facilities, and the district tax program with recently appointed board members.
Clifford Wohleb son of Mr and Mrs S J Wohleb exhibited the Grand Champion Angus Heifer at the Capitol Area Angus Junior Heifer Club show in Austin December 19. He is president of the Junior Heifer Club covering 10 counties and the heifer will be shown at the county show January 23 and at the Major Houston and Austin Livestock Shows. Breeder is A W Frankie of Buda. Other Cameron exhibitors include John Andy Vogelsang Ernest Vogelsang Cliff Evans Edward Dohnalik Frank Hubnik Bernard Kostrom Henry Abel Tim Titsworth Tina Titsworth Jim Titsworth and more.
Cameron Hermann Sons Lodge No. 140 will host a joint induction of officers for five adult Hermann Sons Lodges at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Installing officer will be R. W. Stappenbeck of San Antonio, a statewide grand trustee. Lodges to install include Temple Lodge No. 5 Rockdale, Lodge No. 61 Cameron, Lodge No. 140 Cameron, Lodge No. 141 Martin, and Lodge No. 235 Burlington, plus Tem-Bell Hermann Sons Youth Chapter Temple.
Milam and Cameron pages recap a year of progress with milestones across education, infrastructure, and public life. Key items include library drives, school board changes, US 190 and airport plans, new housing and water projects, court actions, and local performances marking a year of activity in Milam County.
The Cameron Herald runs Babson's Business and Financial Forecast for 1965 on page 4. It notes Babson’s 1964 predictions were 88 percent correct, reflecting the forecast’s strong 12 year track record and leading status in U.S. business outlooks.
The Waco Tribune-Herald chooses 25 players from 18 Central Texas schools for its Cen Tex all star team. Perrin of VHS leads Rockdale with Copie Perry and Rosebud’s Drew Bierds and Ronnie Spivey earning spots. Marlin, Cameron, Rosebud and Ingleside also place players on the honored roster.
Three persons were taken to area hospitals after a near head on collision around 9 am Saturday on US 77 North. Jesse Caldwell Rt.2 Cameron sustained a broken leg in the 1963 Buick crash with Hall Massey’s 1955 Ford. He was cited for being on the wrong side of the road.
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