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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1969
Page
2
Readers ask if new tax forms explain the surtax. Acknowledges that the tax surcharge is outlined in the 104 and 10 percent instructions. The column notes continued questions as taxpayers reach age milestones, such as the 65th birthday.
The article notes Preston Smith and Ben Barnes plan six inaugural balls to mark the Texas governor’s inauguration on January 21. Festivities begin January 20 with a Victory Dinner featuring Glen Campbell, followed by a Prayer Breakfast and a Capitol parade. Public attendance is encouraged for the balls.
A year end Yeemen statistics review by Coach Ron Murdock cites a 16 game season with nine losses. The Yoemen’s largest defeat was 11 points and several tight losses vs Marlin, with season points leaders including Tommy Terrell 235 and Robert Brashear 113. Other players contributed varying totals across 16 games.
Members of the congregation will attend a vocational dinner this evening at 7 p.m. in the Methodist Fellowship Hall. The wardship program is a centerpiece of this week’s activities with Jork Underlie directing the program from Janesville Wisconsin. Chairmen include Provasek Fuchs Von Rosenberg Fire Marquart and Pauline.
Yoe Cagers opened 1969 with losses to Marlin as the varsity fell 61 to 55 while freshmen lost 37-27 and the junior varsity dropped 53-22. Coach Ron Murdock noted the tough shooting by Marlin and referenced Marlin’s 20 point win over La Vega. District play begins January 14 at Hearne.
Eplen Furniture leads with 8 wins 25 losses and 372 high series by Irene's Embroidery at 40. Kimbrel's Truck Stop has 42 26 and Macks Oil 32 percent. High handicap series Viva McGregor 628 Maxine Fail 621 Mary Trubee 591. High handicap game Maxine Fail 227 Gladys Titsworth 224 Viva McGregor 222. High team series Eplens 2468 Kimbrels 2398 New Cameron 2345. High team game Kimbrels 594 Eplens 857 Brods 829. High scratch series Maxine Fail 470 Doris Folliott 470 Barbara Kimbrel 464. High scratch game Gladys Titsworth 189 Maxine Fail 183 Henrietta Tucker 181.
The County ASCS Office lists key dates for cotton producers final filing for new farm allotments is January 15, 1969 owners and operators must file jointly March 8 1969 is the final date to release unwanted cotton acreage allotments and to request additional acreage no applications accepted after this date March 29 1969 is the final date to reapportion released allotments Wool producers who sold wool lambs and mohair in 1968 must file incentive payment applications by January 31 1969.
Alcoa reports 1968 highlights at Rockdale Works including new Line 7 production, construction of another potline, and combined employment surpassing 1650 with payrolls over 13 million. Line 6 production began year end. power line upgrades and contractor shifts accompanied expansion.
We thank friends and Rev. C A Kent for kindness in time of sorrow after the death of our wife and mother. Grateful for food flowers and care from Green Funeral Home and bearers. May God bless every one of you. Jesse Weber and children
The family expresses gratitude for the many expressions of sympathy, flowers, and food received during their time of sorrow following Mrs. Stella Foster's death.
House Speaker Ben Barnes, returning from a United Nations Geneva conference, called on American farmers to adopt international thinking to boost agricultural output and foreign exchange. He noted U S and Soviet and European delegates discussed world food needs and urged coordinated production and marketing. He plans to share Geneva findings with Texas groups to ease future shortages. A Geneva report will be submitted to the U N Economic Commission for Europe.
Skiing surged in popularity drawing Cameron teenagers to colder climates over the holidays. Jim Kahler joined his uncle Dr. Clayton Kahler on New Mexico slopes, while Kitty Kestenbaum Betsy and Jim Bowman flew to Colorado for a week of skiing. Their host Robert Mann injured a knee New Years Day and is recovering after surgery.
Parnes said the committee will discuss agriculture to plan action for the next year and to aid reaching international agreements. Committee meetings provide information exchange and opinions to help participating governments reach a common understanding on shared problems.
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