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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1958
Page
1
Alcoa will shut down two of six potlines at the Rockdale Works starting 12:01 a.m. Saturday, affecting about 250 employees. Rockdale manager R. R. Sugg cited high aluminum inventories and reduced demand. Four lines will remain active, matching 1964 production levels as other plants also cut back.
Two more candidates announced for county offices this week. Hinton Pruett the incumbent county superintendent of schools seeks reelection and Wayne Wieser current secretary of Cameron city has filed for county clerk. Homer Nabours the incumbent county clerk also announced for re election.
Police continue search for Willie McCormick about 46 Cameron Negre as a suspect in the January 29 shooting death of 28 year old Ollie Benjamin Milton at 1507 West Eighth. Milton died on arrival at St Edwards Hospital from a 22 rifle wound.
Milam County officials announce a school trustee election for all district types on Saturday April 5. Petitions to place names on ballots must be filed 30 days before the election with the county judge. March 6 is the filing deadline. Absentee voting will be provided. Independent districts file with the school board secretary. common districts file with the county judge.
Dr. George Stokes head of Baylor University Speech and Radio department will address First Baptist Church youth and their guests at the Romance of the Stars Sweetheart Banquet at 7 30 p m in the education building. Other speakers include Joyce Smalley and Margaret Young with Allen Dodson as master of ceremonies.
Three Cameron Independent School District board seats will be filled in the April 5 election. Filing closes March 6 with Max Howard at Burkes Howard Company. Incumbents Howard Curtis and Pressley hold leadership roles. polling will be at Yee High School gym.
The piece traces St. Valentine as a multi martyr feast day and links gift giving to ancient festival customs. It notes legends of a priest who signed messages From Your Valentine and Cupid’s mythical role, then surveys modern Valentine gifts and the day’s social meaning for shut ins and loved ones.
Milam County Farm Bureau marks its 10th anniversary with a program at Simon George Hall on February 20. Secrest will be principal speaker at 11 am after a 10 am program start, with Tumlinson as master of ceremonies. Barbecue begins at noon. two pigs to be given away to select youth. Tickets available at the Farm Bureau office and at the door.
Weather notes forecast cloudy and cold with occasional rain and snow flurries through today. Clearing and warmer weekend expected in Cameron and vicinity. February outlook remains chilly with mixed precipitation.
Civic leaders from eight counties will meet at the Cameo Country Club for a Together Dinner to expand Cub Packs Boy Scout Troops and Explorer Units in Falls Milam and surrounding areas. District Executive Bert Kennedy cites 612 of 2 585 eligible boys enrolled and outlines steps to sponsor units.
Women of All Saints Episcopal Church plan a Shrove Tuesday Chili Supper on February 18 at the Episcopal Parish House. Mrs. George Bowman says chili is served 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets from church members or Mrs. A L Raymond at Schiller Pharmacy, or at the door.
Registration of motor vehicles began February 3 in Milam County with 1958 license tags available. Reserved plates numbers 675 to 800 ready for pickup. higher numbers to follow in March. Fees up 10 percent from 1957 as state funds Highway right of way. Vehicle owners must show title and last year’s registration.
Funeral services for William B. Lewis a retired farmer were held at 2 30 p m Wednesday in Cameron conducted by the Reverend Griggs of Taylor. Burial followed at Salem Cemetery. Lewis born August 31 1873 in Lee County is survived by six sons two daughters a brother two sisters 21 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Arrangements were by Marek Burns Funeral Home.
Forty nine animals entered for the Milam County Junior Livestock Show to be held at Monroe Barn beside Cameron Fire Station. Event begins 10 a.m. with main judging at 1 p.m. A public pre judging at 11 a.m. prizes funded by Chamber of Commerce. Walter Smith of Texas A&M Animal Husbandry to judge.
Houston and Cameron campaign filings show six candidates for mayor and two council seats on April 1. Incumbent Roy Griffith and Robert Weems vie for Place 1, with Sam Houston and Coleman Duncum for Place 2. Mayoral contenders include B. Harden and Russell Wilson. Filing ends March 2. voters must be qualified residents and taxpayers. Poll taxes rose to 926 this year from 804 in 1986, reflecting election interest.
Miss Verlene Cochran of Yoe High School will compete as one of eight FFA sweet hearts in a beauty contest at the FFA Valentine Carnival in Thorndale Thursday night. Entries hail from Granger Lexington Taylor Rockdale Thrall Sharp and Thorndale with judges Cactus Pryor Dan Love and Jean Covert. Carnival begins at 6 p.m. with events including a country store bingo fish pond fortune telling cake walk and a program in the high school auditorium.
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