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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1960
Page
5
Mrs. Bayne McCurry of Anton Texas writes about freedom civic responsibility and informed citizen action. She urges personal study of legislation elections and media while tying national liberty to local issues including a new garbage disposal ordinance and active community involvement.
Announcements from Cameron Rockdale Minerva Buckholts and Newton list eight newborns. Vincent Ray Tredwell born January 6 at St Edwards weighing 6 2. Joe Lewis Vega born January 6 at St Edwards weighing 7 8. James David Co Westbrook born January 8 at St Faweris weighing 7 8. Cynthia Low daughter of Athyn Simecek born January 9 at St Edwards weighing 7 2. Nedra Amn daughter of William Dodds born January 6 at Newton weighing 10 7. slesusita born January 6 at Newton weighing 6 2. Billy Wayne born January 7 at Newton weighing 6 7. Rita Faye Lofton born January 9 at Newton weighing 6 14.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday January 10 at the Czech Moravian Church in Buckholts for Martin Rubac age 8% who died in Temple at his son’s home on January 9. Rev. John Baletka of Temple conducted the rites. Survivors include his son Emil Rubac of Temple a stepson Otto Kamenicky and a stepdaughter Matilda Kamenicky of Corpus Christi four grandchildren and one step great grandchild. Pallbearers were William Dudik Frank Ruzicka Vince Ruzicka Robert Ruzicka Joe Ruzicka Jr and Pete Orsag.
In a post assembly, Patrolman Bill Cooksey of the Texas DPS in Waco presented Rogers High School TV team a trophy for second place in the Learn and Live fall series. Riesel High School won first by one point. Brain Harbour was top point getter. team members included Martha Necas Ronnie Tyler Brian Harbour with alternates Norma Mateus and Calvin Chlopek. Programs aired October November and December on KCEN TV Temple.
The piece commends last week’s cil meeting for civic participation and hopes interest in local government continues. A quote from Thomas Jefferson is cited, emphasizing the link between knowledge and liberty, attributed to Mrs. A. F. (Patsy) Matula.
The St Anthony School hosted the January 8 meeting of St Anthony's Girls 4-H Club. A delegate reported on the recent delegate meeting. The club plans a talent show February 2 with junior and senior winners advancing to Stevenville on a county contest date.
The Dorcas Class of First Baptist Church Rogers will entertain the church ladies with a monthly party in the church basement at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Herbert Price is president, Mrs. John Clark is teacher, and Mrs. Estell Aycock is program chairman. Devo tional by Mrs. Bernell Henderson, decorations by Mrs. Aycock and Mrs. B F Harbour, refreshments by Mrs. Tommie Skinner and Mrs. Clark. The Womens Missionary Union meets Tuesday at 2 p.m.
The Cameron History Club met Tuesday at Mrs S A Cottle’s home. Hilliard Thomas led a talk on Rose Culture. Guests included Mrs Georgie Chambers and Mrs Hilliard Thomas. A salad plate and hot tea followed the program.
Mrs Alvin Mondrik led discussion on the United Nations Security Council and world government at the Sarah McCalla Chapter meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Cameron. The group planned cooperation with Cameron PTA against pornographic literature and offered financial help to the Cameron campaign.
Several families are reported visiting relatives across Texas during the holiday weekend. Jim McGoldrick Sr. and his spouse visited children in Waco. Earl Gray and spouse from Bryan spent time with her parents in Bryan. Numerous connections link Angleton Houston Bryan Arlington San Antonio Freeport Tyler College Station and Pasadena as kin enjoyed New Year gatherings and meals.
TP and L plans expand in 1960 with about 20 million dollars for new facilities including a Bonham North Texas generating station due 1962. 1959 saw 16 million spent on Lake Creek plant, new power lines, substations, and offices. The firm aims to double 1959 load by 1965 to 1,770,000 kilowatts and study needs for 20 years ahead. The article covers industry forecasts, Russia comparisons, and fusion research funding.
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