Milam County Grand Jury Indicts Braden for Murder and Assault
The Milam County grand jury indicted Phillip Charles Braden of Houston for murder with malice in the death of Johnnie Sanders Jr after a December 22 shooting following an altercation at Star Life Club. Braden also faced an assault with intent to murder charge on Claude Sanders, who was wounded and hospitalized. The panel returned nine felonies, including two against Braden, and commended local officials for assistance while urging improved jury facilities and sleeping arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Phillip Charles Braden
Houston
Cameron
Braden
Johnnie Sanders, Jr
Claude Sanders
Star Life Club
Sanders
James Phillips
David Lavon Cason
Henry P. Sullivan
Clarence Sc. Sullivan
Travis Latham
Carl Black
Robert C. Nelson
Grand Jury
Increased Milam County Business Indicates Growth Across Cameron
Dun and Bradstreet reports 419 Milam County firms are now asked to file annual financial statements, up 38 firms from 1936. Cameron firms decline from 187 to 176 over a decade while deposits and customers rise. Real estate notes vacant shops but new buildings along Highway 86 and 77 boost activity. Inventory season shows higher sales and streamlined stock needs due to improved freight transport.
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Dan and Bradstreet
Milam County
Cameron
Former Cameronite Critically Ill At 96
D B Worchester 96 born in Milam County and long time Cameron resident is reported critically ill at his home in Chriesman. His son E D Worchester of Temple said during a Cameron visit last Tuesday that his father ran a Cameron market about 40 years before retirement. Worchester celebrated his 99th birthday last Sunday January 6.
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D. B. Worchester
Milam County
Cameron
Chriesman
E. D. Worchester of
Temple
Automobile Crash Causes $300 in Damage in City Intersection
William August Knipp an 18 year old and Daniel Hugo Slaughter 74 were drivers in a 5 p.m. Tuesday January 8 crash at Crockett and Gillis Streets. No other occupants were injured and Police Chief Willie Dolan estimated about $300 total vehicle damage with no charges filed.
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William August Knipp
Daniel Hugo Slaughter
Crockett
Gillis Streets
Willie Dolan
Working Parties To Meet Jan 25 At North Elm Cemetery
Plans are made for voluntary working parties to assist in cemetery work at North Elm on Friday January 25. Dinner will be served to all those aiding in the work.
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North Elm
St Anthony 4 H Club meets to start new year January 4
The St Anthony 4 H Club gathered Friday January 4 at Simon George Hall with club president Ronald Litzman leading. Judy Meek led songs while members received reports on demonstrations and Lester Byrd distributed booklets on snakes of Texas and first aid.
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St. Anthony's
Simon George Hall
Ronald Litzman
Judy Meek
Lester Byrd
Texas
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Byrd
Marak CYO Holds First Meeting of Year 1957
Marak CYO held its first meeting of the year on January 6 with new officers presiding. Plans for the 1957 volleybell tournament were announced along with the schedule. Bernice Vansa was elected captain with Bertha Horelics as co captain. Delegates to the Temple VO convention on January 25 27 were Bernice Vansa Lillie Hromeik and Bertha Horelica with Rev Rapheal Gerscovick present.
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Marak Co. V
Bernice Vansa
Bertha Horelics
Temple
Lillie Hromeik
Bertha Horelica
Rapheal Gerscovick
Livestock Show Plans Drawn In Milam County
Plans are set for the annual Junior Livestock Show on February 16 at 1 00 p m on the Mit Chan Auto Lot All FFA and 4H members in Milam County are notified Entries closed January 7 Dairy and livestock cattle will be judged using the Danish classification system Prize money is awarded by points Judges awards gate prizes for adult and student judging contests Winners have cards matching judges decisions Three prizes will be awarded for each contest Entrants gain practice for Houston Fat Stock Show next week John S Batte serves as chairman Judges names to be announced later
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Mitchan Auto
Houston
John S. Batte
Family Reunion At Chriesman Home Attendance 26
Mr Buss Love of Cameron attended a family reunion at the Chriesman home of Mrs Ben Bauman on Saturday December 29. A total of 26 people attended the affair.
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Chriesman
Ben Bauman
Mr. Buss Love
Cameron
Gurecky and Marak Visit Stecker Family in Waco
Mr. A. K. Gurecky and Mrs. A. K. Gurecky with Miss Bessie Marak spent Sunday in Waco visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Stecker and their family.
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A. K. Gurecky
Bessie Marak
Waco
Edwin Stecker
Elm Creek Watershed District Bill Moves Toward Legislature
Tentative directors of the Elm Creek Watershed District continue to push a proposed bill with Texas state officials and lawmakers. The group met January 3 with HN Smith to refine their agenda and expect to advance the measure ahead of other districts as the legislature convenes. They consulted Temple attorney Jim Bomer on the draft and secured support from State Legislators Secrest and Cox.
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Elm Creek
Central Texas
Milam, Bell, Falls
MccLennan
HN. Smith
Smith
Jim Bomer
Temple
Owever
Secrest and
Cox
Laywell Installed as Cameron Kiwanis President
Ed Laywell was installed as president of the Cameron Kiwanis Club during a special dinner at Magnolia House on January 3. Retiring president Bill Black and officers Bob Nelson and Dr John Bryson were also installed, with Rev C H Morris as guest speaker explaining early Kiwanis organization and club service.
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Ed Laywell
Cameron Kiwanis Club
Magnolia House
Bill Black
College Station
The
Kiwanis Club
Bob Nelson
John Bryson
Bryson
Rev
C. H. Morris
Church of Christ Here
Denver
Colorado
Teenagers Take Over Cameron City In MOD Fund Drive
Cameron teens led by Make McDermott and Kay Camp ruled the city for a day to raise funds for the March of Dimes in 1957. They issued traffic tickets, checked fire hazards, and staged a mock fire at the Country Club, collecting 189.56 dollars in fines and donations. Sheriff Carl Black aided the effort as suburban towns like Rockdale plan similar Staged fund raising next Saturday for infantile paralysis research and treatment.
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Willie Dolan
Cameron
Make McDermott
Kay Camp
McDermott
Cameron City Hall
Robert Weems
Lawrence Tiller
Paul Freeman
Mary Richter
Kay
March of Dimes
Milam County
Max McClaren
MOD
Miss Camp
Carl Black
Country Club
McClaren
Rockdale
Brother of Late Milam County Judge Dies in Louisiana
Cameronkin reports the death of Dommie Kemp brother of the late Milam County Judge Jeff T. Kemp and Lou Kemp Texas Company official and historian. Kemp died in Louisiana with funeral services held in Greensburg on January 9 1967.
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Cameronkin
Dommie Kemp
Milam County
Jeff T. Kemp
Lou Kemp
Texas Company
Texas
Kemp
Louisiana
Greensberg
City Hall visit sparks talk of teen police tickets
Gene Hayes complained at City Hall about a flood of tickets issued by the city teens police force led by Marie McDermott. Night Chief Brandenburg joked that Charles Matula instigated the tickets, tied to last week’s Wee Hours incident involving Matula and Raymond Tepra getting lost while coon hunting, with Jesse Kirk and others listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Hayes
Marie McDermott
Brandy’’ Brandenburg
Charles Matula
Young Matula
Raymond Tepera
Coon Hunt
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Robert C Cushman
Dun & Bradstreet
Herald
St. Anthony’s
Anton Hanel
Marak Cyo
FFA
Texas Legislature
Laywell
Milam
Ing
Jesse Kirk
Brandenburg
Kirk
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