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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1959
Page
1
The United States added the American flag over the weekend with seven staggered rows of seven stars. Texas ranked second in state size, while Cameron lost a resident, Mrs Billie Sanders, who plans to leave for Alaska on March 1 to continue her government career.
The piece notes a rocket, faster than Buck Rogers era speeds, leaving Earth orbit within hours and heading toward the sun. It compares interplanetary speeds to Columbus voyage and highlights vast cosmic scales from Earth to Sun and Guram to the galaxy.
Mrs. Billie Sanders of Cameron plans to move to Alaska in March to seek work and settle there with her three school-age children. She has worked as a county office clerk for Milam Farmers Home Administration for three years and will fly from Fort Worth with a stop in San Francisco. Her sister already lives in Juno, Alaska and reports the state is a good home. Sanders intends to visit a married daughter in San Jose, California during the trip.
Funeral services for Mrs. Aneska Otahal age 79 were held Monday at 9 a.m. at St Monica's Catholic Church with Rev. George Duda and Rev. Alfred Kallus officiating. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery Rosebud. Rosary was recited at Marek Burns Funeral Home Sunday at 7 30 p.m. Survivors include five daughters two daughters in law 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed from Rosebud Temple Buckholts Cameron and nearby towns.
Mrs Albert Burnett will join the Ben Milam teaching staff on January 19 as a second grade teacher replacing Miss Susan Rosson who has accepted a position with Irving Schools. Burnett is a 1958 University of Georgia Elementary Education graduate and previously taught in Georgia public schools before marriage. She resides in Rockdale where her husband works as a chemical analyst at the Alcoa Plant.
The Cameron post office reports 1958 postage receipts of $87,193 up 19 percent from 1957's $73,150. Postmaster John Hays credits about 8 percent of the rise to the August rate increase and notes Cameron funds cover salaries for 21 employees and general maintenance. Joe Matula named money order clerk after Grady Cooper retired. Matula has served 36 years at the office.
Dennis Lee Zarosky weighed six pounds twelve ounces and arrived at 10 40 p.m. January 2 1959 at Newton Memorial Hospital as Cameron’s first baby of the year to Mr and Mrs Bob Zarosky. Grandparents are Matt Zarosky Sr and Mrs Zarosky and Joe Vanek and Mrs Vanek. Beverly Ann is the siblings’ name.
Milam County plans a big March of Dimes drive next week led by Judge Don G. Humble as county drive chairman. Key events include the Bucket Brigade and Teen Day on January 17 and the Farm Bureau Talent Show on January 23 with numerous fund‑raising activities such as a ladies style show golf tournament and a Mother’s March for Polio. Last year the Milam drive raised about $2500.
Southern Pacific based T&NO informs county officials that the Cameron Giddings line will be abandoned within two weeks. ICC granted final approval December 19 1958. Abandonment aims to cut losses of about 100000 dollars annually and shift traffic via Caldwell.
F P Huebner 88 died January 3 in a Houston rest home. Rosary at Green Funeral Home Monday night. Funeral 7:00 a.m. Tuesday at St Monica Catholic Church. Burial in St Monica Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters Frances Kincher Mary McQuillan of Houston and three sons Herbert S A and W C Huebner. Mass was held at 8 a.m. Wednesday at St Monica Catholic Church.
The past seven days brought only 17 of an inch of moisture as Cameron and surrounding areas logged an official low of 13 degrees The weatherman projects milder and wetter days ahead with improving conditions.
Unknown professional burglars pried into Cameron school tax and superintendent offices on December 30 and escaped with 25 dollars. Similar break-ins were reported at Rockdale and Thorndale schools over the holidays. Police called in a state fingerprint expert as officials noted the entry likely occurred between 6 PM December 30 and 7 AM December 31.
Milam County's National Guard Battery C 649th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion underwent its annual Federal inspection Tuesday conducted by Lt. Col. Clark Webber from San Antonio. The inspection covered armory, drill, ranks, and training with questions on job assignments and civilian occupations.
The annual school census will be taken during January by census takers Miss Callie Young for white students and by Principal Albert Whiteside at O. J. Thomas School for Negro students.
The Girl Scout Executive Board and Leaders Association gathered at Mrs St Ripley home. Mrs Barbara Lehmann of Buckholts serves as president and Mrs Ripley as secretary. Plans outlined for the March Father Daughter Banquet and the Girl Scout Day Camp. Mrs Lester Williams to direct the five day outing at Wilson Ledbetter Park opening May 25.
City Council delayed bidding on a proposed city jail after fire losses report. Two lowest bids for a two cell jail exceeded budget, tabled for final action. Council approved sewerage disposal final payment and other items including a stock show permit and park lease bids. Also moved funds into time deposits.
Milam County Chapter of the Texas State Teachers Association will hold a workshop in Buckholts on Monday. High school leaders include J. R. Young Yee High principal Leon Brady Cameron Elementary E. L. Davenport Rockdale High Mrs. Nonnie Renfroe Victor Lass Thorndale principal. Elementary leaders are Ellen Malcik Cameron Sarah Bowling Milano Edrie Browder GaUse Dott Jeter Cameron Iva Lee Graham Thorndale.
Milam County Farm Bureau service agent Big Arthur hosts a steak dinner for the Farm Bureau Board of Directors. President O G Tomlinson announced the regular board meeting would follow at Kathy's Cafe.
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