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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
1
A boy known by many guises acts out as Jesse James at dinner and in class, rejecting food to keep his cowboy persona. The scene blends imagination and stubborn defiance as adults label him Angel Cowboy and Jesse James, while he remains a restless, playful student.
Mrs Reyes Huerta, born in Mexico, died January 1 in a local hospital five days before her 119th birthday. She lived in Cameron 52 years with daughter Susie Ramirez, leaving 7 grandchildren 36 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Services at St Sacramento Church followed burial in Hernandez Cemetery.
The Cameron School Board will meet at 2 30 pm Thursday to receive progress reports on health and Title I programs. Dr Herman Brown will summarize effects of these federal programs and the building committee will present remodeling plans for the tax office at First and Central Streets. Insurance and current bills are on the agenda.
East Seventh Street once Silk Stoeing Row housed notable Cameron families. The two story 710 East 7th Street, built by Watsons, hosted W I Watson and later Judge Watson who served Milam County as County and District Judge. The home passed to Roy Barmore, then Jack Prescott, then John B Henderson Jr, remaining a lawyer’s residence with each generation raising children there.
Milam County Junior Livestock Show set for Saturday January 22 at the compress warehouse. A pre show meeting January 17 at 7 30 pm in the Ag Building will finalize entries and rules require 4 H or FFA ownership and proper fitting.
The Cameron Herald will publish a weekly column on federal taxes during the 15 income tax filing period from January 2 to April 15. The column, provided by the Internal Revenue district office, answers the most frequent taxpayer questions about filing requirements.
The Central Texas Regional Bloodmobile will visit Cameron on Tuesday January 18 at the Methodist Fellowship Hall from 12 noon to 6 pm. Red Cross officials aim to collect 71 pints. donors must be 18 to 59 years old, weigh at least 100 pounds, and have at least eight weeks between donations.
Fire crews from Cameron and Buckholts battled a blaze on Ira L. Pack Sr. Route 2 Buckholts that destroyed a barn loaded with hay causing about 6 056 dollars in damage. A second fire that night damaged a nearby shed, apparently sparked by the first.
Mayor Bassel Wilson and council consider a proposed airport expansion with FAA clearance in Washington and local funding. Engineers from a Dallas firm advise on recasting the project. The council also reviews city water and sewer upgrades and the linking master plan to a housing project, with the planning commission educating members on technical aspects.
Poll tax payments remain low with only 6 at the courthouse and 183 at city hall. County and city elections list offices including County Judge Treasurer Clerk Superintendent Surveyor and various precinct positions. Several candidates announced for May primaries and city races.
The Cameron Independent School District census for preschool children entering school next September is underway. Parents must register by January 31. Census forms are available at the office of Ben M Jam Principal Herman Brown.
Generous country stars will perform at Milano High Gym for a benefit show on Monday January 17 at 7 and 9 p.m. The Grand Ole Opry lineup includes Kitty Wells Johnny Wright Tennessee Mountain Boys Bill Phillips Ruby Wright and others. Proceeds aid the Milano Methodist Church with the Wright family joining a family friendly show.
Richard L Pfannstiel 48 died at his home December 26. He was a farmer in the Sharp community. Funeral services were at Marek Burns Funeral Home at 3 p.m. December 27 with Rev Don Howard officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Surviving are brothers Hubert of Buckholts Alvin of Taylor and sister Tony of Buckholts.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Shelton died in a Temple hospital January 4. Graveside services were at 2 p m Thursday January 6 at Vogelsang Cemetery with Rev Esslinger of Temple officiating. Survivors include three brothers, two sisters and a grandmother. Mrs Hulda Lucko of Cameron Merek Burns Funeral Home handled arrangements.
The Chamber of Commerce will elect six directors for the 1966 year. Ballots will be mailed to members and must be returned by January. Retiring from the board after three years are Bill Burns John Schigut Forrest Sapp Bill Crockett George Bowman Coleman Duncum. Continuing three year terms include Lane Horstmann Monroe Fuchs Frank Laucke Drayton McLane Jr Rev Richard Freeman N L Caperton Henry Liebman Judge Don Humble Ed Laywell John B Henderson Jr. Six directors with one year terms due this March are Dr S H Richardson Lavert McKinney James Camp Robert Wells Mildred Thornton Herman Hanel.
Milam County reports 195 rural traffic accidents in 1965, down 20 from 1964. Seven people were killed and 106 injured, increasing fatalities by four and injuries by three from the prior year. Property damage totaled 119,974 dollars, below 143,932 dollars in 1964.
Eight Milam area banks led by Cameron banks report a combined 1965 year end deposit rise of about $2.25 million to $32,982,171.49 while total deposits for the eight reach $30,669,065.12. Citizens National Bank of Cameron shows the largest gain, with others including First National Cameron and Rockdale, Buckholts, Thorndale, and Rosebud banks posting notable increases. Rogers State Bank also advances.
Joe Moehring, 30, a Round Rock native and Georgetown High School graduate, becomes Tejas District Executive succeeding Dick Wyatt. He plans to reorganize the Order of the Arrow chapter and outlines a coming year schedule at a Cameron Bowling Alley session and a district committee meeting. He and wife Nancy live in Cameron with son Mark. Navy veteran and 1961 Industrial Arts graduate.
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