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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1956
Page
1
George Quinn of Atlanta president of the Walled Lake Door Company announced a new plant in Cameron on a 50 acre tract north of town near U.S. 77 and the Southern Pacific Railroad. Production will start within 90 days, and about 50 workers will be employed.
A 24000 square foot steel building will house cutting presses and glue equipment to manufacture hollow core fir doors. The Cameron plant will produce 1720 doors daily, joining four other plants in Michigan Alabama Pennsylvania California and Arizona. Colonel Jay M. Holmes will be plant manager and relocate from Porteraville. Local Chamber of Commerce owns the 50 acre site and will lease the land and building to the company. Sixty businessmen pledged nearly 40,000 toward the factory, aiming to open a major Cameron door operation with regional rail shipping ties and industrial support from local groups.
The annual football banquet sponsored by the Quarterback Club led by Vic Hannon is set for tonight at 7:30 in Simon and George Memorial Hall. R W Parker will speak and show a film. tickets are $1.50 from the football team or at the door.
The Milam County Junior Livestock Show is postponed from Feb 11 to Feb 18. Entries must be received by Feb 4 and mailed to the Cameron Texas Chamber of Commerce. Agricultural teachers received entry blanks and blanks are available at the Chamber offices and County Agent's Office. Judges' names and details will be announced later.
The note jokes about omitting Mr. E. A. Perrin as a 1951 Man of Distinction in a posthumous recap. It jokes Perrin would duel with boxing gloves at fifty paces if insulted again, and praises him for collecting money and “walking down the aisle” with $1,000 in tips.
G C McCullum Sr died at his home in Strawn Monday with graveside services held at Oak Hill Cemetery at 4 p m Tuesday January 0 Surviving him are McCullum Jr of La Porte four grandchildren and four brothers and four sisters Pallbearers included H H Stedman John David Sam McDermott Judd Davis Sam Brewer and Julian Baskin
A Herald note outlines ongoing window displays by the Herald staff, the Soil Conservation Service and Library Board. Students from Mr. Loughmiller’s class will visit weekly starting Sunday to evaluate displays and win prize money, with first prize a subscription and second prize a choice of cash or subscription.
With 347 shopping days left until Christmas, Cameron highlights early enthusiasm as holiday decorations go up already. The seasonal push signals a brisk start to festive preparations and retail anticipation.
Vandals broke into the high school Thursday night, opened a paper stock locker, scattered mimeograph paper across the building, and splashed ink on floors and walls. Principal Layfield says no motive beyond vandalism. officials estimate paint repair costs at about five dollars.
The Milam County March of Dimes chapter plans a 7 30 p m kickoff dinner and planning session in Cameron to organize county fund raising and aid 16 local polio patients. Hinton Pruett notes the vaccine is safe and effective but polio remains a concern.
The Kiwanis Club of Cameron held an installation dinner with Dr. Walter Fischer as guest speaker. Billy Black was named President for 1956, with Ed Laywell Vice President, Leland Green III Secretary, and Pat Sanders Treasurer. directors include Coleman Duncum Jerry Schiller Forrest Sapp Lee Roy Thompson Allen Dodson John Boyce Wiley Loughmiller and George Clements.
Mrs Ora Lee Hardwick of 1002 B North Travis won $7.00 on KMIL for guessing the recipe in What's Cookin? as Sukiyaki. Contributor Mrs Roesler received $3.50 for submitting the recipe.
The City of Thorndale files a contract suit naming Milam County and thirty other creditors alongside C. Joe Evans Construction Co. The suit arises from default on a street water and sewer project, with county equipment used in work for the company, leading to joint naming in the case.
Mr and Mrs Ole Anderson of San Francisco and Mr and Mrs Richard Johns of Dallas were guests of Mrs Ida Johns over the weekend, sharing hospitality and social visit.
A Baptist Association Brotherhood Clinic will be held at First Baptist Cameron at 7 30 p m Monday Jan 16. Association President J B Marshall of Heidenheimer will preside. Leaders from across the association attend and all members are invited. Coffee will be served at the close.
A Milam County meeting led by Farm Bureau President John A. Smith approves employing a federal predator trapper for ninety days at about $600, shared by the county and Farm Bureau with the federal government. Ranchers report losses from wolves attacking cattle sheep and turkeys. Fish and Wildlife official James Poore notes widespread economic harm and the need for owner permission and dogs tied during trapping.
Funeral services for W E Bill Kuehl were held at the First Baptist church in Cameron with Rev Aubrey Russell officiating. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery. He was a deacon and member of the Masonic Lodge Order of the Eastern Star and Cameron Rotary Club. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, seven brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren. Pallbearers included Max Howard Francis Cox Grady Cooper Edgar Plemper C L Kennedy and Coleman Duncurm.
Mr and Mrs iL Jonicek of Clarkson community were business visitors in Cameo on Saturday.
Yoemen travel to Georgetown Friday for the 1956 district opener against the Eagle quintet. Coach Dick Young notes a young lineup led by John Duncan with four sophomores. Last year Georgetown, led by Bob Snowden, won the district. Rockdale visits next Tuesday for the second game.
A series of questions about adopting a city charter are outlined, covering impacts on governance, taxation, livestock rules, property annexation, office appointments, council elections, services, and voting rights. The note notes public inquiries from local residents and mentions visits by Miss Nora Hailes and Nathan Miller.
S. M. Corley of Buckholts visited here this week on business, staying for discussions and meetings.
KMIL promotes a radio contest offering a luxury vacation for two in Paris Bermuda or the Virgin Islands plus other prizes. Entrants must write a 25 word slogan and pick a name for the Big Little Man displayed in Milam County stores and offices.
George W. Roden of Cotton Valley Louisiana spent several days visiting in Cameron and surrounding areas. A former Milam County resident, he raised his family in the Jones Prairie community.
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