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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1965
Page
1
The old Milam Hotel on the courthouse square is being updated with a white plaster exterior. The item notes the landmark status and mentions other local snippets including redistricting plans affecting Milam and nearby counties. The Houston Post Post Card features a government notice to a Houston gun shop seeking a mailing address.
Henry Ivey FHA administrator says three Milam County water systems are advancing well. The Baileyville weir is drilled and water analyzed. North Milam Water Supply will seek contracts within a week and start construction. Milano easements signed and closing instructions set after February 1. Gause and Minerva early builders amid community growth.
Cameron Chamber of Commerce invites clubs organizations and individuals to nominate candidates for the McCullin Award donated in 1951 by Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McCullin. Nominations may be secured at the chamber office or requested by mail. The annual banquet in March presents the trophy to the selected recipient. Previous honorees include E. A. Perrin 1951 and Forrest Sapp 196? The text lists many past recipients up through last year.
Milam County's 19th annual Junior Livestock Show runs January 23 at the Cameron Compress. 120 entries from 4-H and FFA members in Buckholts, Milano, Thorndale, Rockdale, and Cameron compete in Beef, Dairy, Swine, and Sheep with prizes by donor funds and a chance to win a beef steer. Judges include Texas A&M seniors Clifford Spaeth and Bob Traylor. John Batte chairs the event.
January is census month for all children of school age in Cameron ISD. Children aged six to eighteen as of Sept 1, 1965 must be listed on census blanks signed by a parent or guardian. Contact the School Office at OX 17 3512 to sign if not already.
The Texas Legislative Council proposed two congressional plans affecting Milam County and surrounding areas. Plan A keeps Milam in the 11th with several counties, altering Teague 6th district by adding Hill Limestone and Robertson. Plan B moves Milam to Teague 6th, expands 11th with Bell Lampasas Coryell McLennan Bosque and adds southern Dallas County to Teague 6th, while Hood Somervell and Johnson shift away. Deadline set for August 1.
Bishop Paul F. Martin will visit Cameron on Sunday January 17 to lead dedicator y services for the Methodist Fellowship Hall in Cameron. The hall built in 1958 has hosted banquets receptions scouting events and civic and church activities. Members are invited to attend the dedication service.
Cameron Chamber of Commerce will mail ballots January 15 to members to elect six new directors for 1965 and decide city holidays. Tenure changes include retiring directors and appointment of six new board members. Holiday ballots list traditional dates with July 4 excluded due to Sunday. Results announced in February.
Cameron's 7th and 8th grade basketball teams host Hearne Thursday at Yoe gym. 7th grade starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by 8th at 6:30 p.m. The 8th grade team is 2-2 after beating Rosebud 31-24 and Lamar of Temple in the Belton tournament to take third place. Caldwell game was cancelled and will be rescheduled later this season.
Emory B. Camp, a Cameron attorney and Bar director for the 11th Congressional District, will participate in the Texas State Bar board of directors quarterly meeting on January 21 in Brownsville.
Milam County five banks report deposits totaling $29,022,203.58 at Dec 31 1964, up from $25,375,587.68 a year earlier. Cameron Bank led gains with $2.7 million, Citizens National $2,122,932.19, and First National $589,044.81.
A Milam Young Farmers meeting at Yoe Ag Building heard A A Melton of McGregor's Bluebonnet Farm discuss synthetic proteins for cattle feed. He noted safety for range cattle when not overfed and covered stilbestrol use and ear implants. The group plans a Jan 21 Brucellosis talk in Cameron and supports the Milam Junior Livestock Show next week.
A lightning strike hit the Cameron water station switch box and a 30-horsepower motor early Saturday January 9 causing extensive damage. The motor was repaired offsite in Temple and reinstalled by Sunday as the system continued to run on a second motor with no notable resident impact.
At the Tuesday meeting Cameron council approved a 3 percent electric rate cut tied to Texas Power & Light. The April 6 city election will fill three council seats with Jimmy Marek Place 5 and Sterrett Hickman Place 3 re elected, and Lawrence Zotz Place 4 new candidate. E. L. Wied currently holds Place 4 and may seek another term. Police reported $1,315 from the traffic and criminal docket, 27 criminal tickets with two dismissed, and 30 traffic violations with four dismissed. Sewer and street projects progress noted as crews install 600 feet of 6 inch line and begin East 7th Street paving work.
Pre-dawn alarm near Yee High School rang for up to 45 minutes due to a wiring short. City officials and electricians stopped the sound, noting no fire or major incident occurred. January was calm with two minor accidents reported by the police.
The Farmers Home Administration announced a new rural credit service under the war on poverty to aid low income families in farming and small business ventures. Loans up to 2500 dollars with 4 percent interest available in Texas rural counties. Eligible applicants must have income below basic needs, reside in rural areas, and lack other credit sources.
City officials report multiple complaints of trash burning inside limits in violation of the ordinance. Extra trash debris pickup runs north of Highway 36 from the 1st to 7th and south of Highway 36 from the 8th to 15th each month with a $3 charge for additional service.
Cameron school board members will hold a regular session at 7 30 p m Thursday at Ben Milam School. M L Clark of Lone Star Gas is expected to speak on school taxes related to the gas company while TEA information on non discrimination in federal assisted programs will be reviewed and tax office reports heard.
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