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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1970
Page
1
The 61st legislature adopts changes affecting start dates staffing and vocational programs. D. R. Dodson Cameron Superintendent notes a 302 page booklet details laws affecting public education and new term schedules align with college calendars.
The Herald announces its first offset edition after 110 years of letterpress. The new process improves pictorial reproduction but challenges readers and staff with unfamiliar layout techniques. Wax adhesion noted as 110-110-110 Wax used in the process.
Jerry Schiller 60 died in a local hospital Saturday night after an apparent heart attack. He was born in Rogers and for 24 years served as the Dodge Plymouth and Chrysler dealer in Cameron. Survived by wife Tillie, two daughters, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral Monday at Marek Burns Funeral Home with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
City Council heard insurance updates at a one hour meeting. Jim Camp said annual premium for city coverage under the Tort Claims Act will be about 2220 dollars plus 386 for Cameron Airport. For 1970 to October 1 costs total about 1700 plus airport coverage. Several agents discussed a servicing plan and insurance commissions.
Cameron Yoemen name Basketball Sweetheart from three finalists as Sadie Hawkins night unfolds before district games. Coach Ron Murdock notes tough tests ahead against Rosebud and Connally while star Robert Brashear earns All Tournament honors and leads a 78 63 upset of Rosebud. District action starts Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Yoe Gym with West Lake Austin on the schedule.
A Buckholts man, 46 year old Martin Mendoza, died in a one car crash on Highway 190 near the Santa Fe underpass 2.1 miles east of Rogers. Mendoza apparently lost control after hitting loose gravel, his pickup skidding into the underpass. He was pronounced dead at the scene and funeral services were held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with burial in St. Monica Cemetery. Survivors include his wife six daughters four sons a sister and two grandchildren.
Milam County School Superintendent H. D. Maxwell will not seek another term after 12 years in the post. A Rockdale resident, Maxwell has 47 years in teaching and 37 years with the Milam system, including 21 years as vocational agriculture teacher and a prior spell as Rockdale High School principal. He plans to stay in Milam County with his Rockdale home and offered no future plans. Moving firm Hensley Russell Inc reports a new Cameron Industrial Park plant with 90 payroll and 150 expected by year end.
Cameron will host the All Region Band Region VII tryouts at Yee High School on Saturday January 10 starting 9 a.m. About 219 students from 31 schools will compete, with top entrants advancing to Area tryouts for the Texas All-State Band and the All-State performance in Taylor. Yee High Band hosts the all day event under Band Director Bob Carney with support from the Texas Music Educators Association.
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