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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1971
Page
1
Commissioners meet in December and avoid full change to low bid policy while arguing over funds for an antique jail. The discussion notes the unit system of county government and highlights a $1,000 bid difference on a county service. Local names and towns listed follow the meeting.
The Cameron Herald announces its new semi weekly edition with staff and local names including F M L Waco Gladys Matyastik Thorndale Otto Merkord and Mrs R M McCasland Holland Mrs W H Kohring Austin A B McFarland Ballinger Carl F Beckhusen Huntsville R C Hopkins Weatherford H F Horstmann Fort Worth Stanly Hromcik Dallas Julia L S Watson Robie Love and Grady H Almon Houston M H Barfield Richard H Terry R B Litzman and Mrs Margie B Ireland San Antonio Leonard Blaylock Nederland B B Epperson Madras Oregon R C Gallier placed on subscription list for Texas newest semi weekly.
Citizens National Bank promoted three staff after its annual shareholders meeting Tuesday. John H. Davis rises to executive vice president, William Kelm becomes vice president and assistant trust officer, and Mary Frances Shipp is promoted to assistant cashier. Announcement from Hilliard Thomas, bank president.
Hearne City Council tentatively sets March 20 as voting date for a $300,000 city bond proposal. Three propositions include $125,000 for northwest Hearne storm sewer and drainage, $90,000 for additions to the sanitary sewer system, and $85,000 for street paving outside urban renewal areas.
Caldwell voters approved a $650000 school bond by 438 to 309 in an election on January 9. The measure follows defeat of a prior $1.3 million proposal for an academic center. The approved bond will fund a new high school.
Rockdale State Bank elected Dr. John T. Richards as a new director, succeeding Arnold Jensen. Re-elected directors include W. P. Hogan Emory C. Camp Harold M. Luckey and Mrs. Luckey. Officers re-elected are Harold Luckey president James F Kennedy and William R Vogelpohl vice presidents John T Hale Glen Beyer cashier Eleanor Handricks assistant cashier Gordon Beard assistant cashier Charles Roepke assistant cashier.
Rosebud four term mayor Lee Ray McAtee announced he will not seek another term. He cited eight years in office and praised council and citizens for cooperation on projects including water line bonds, paving, sewer modernization, and progress for the city.
Elvis Parker a 48 year old Rockdale resident, was severely burned when he touched live electric wires atop a moving house on a gravel road a mile south of Little Flock in Bell County. Parker an employee of R O Currey of Minerva, survived the incident and was taken to Scott and White Hospital in serious condition with burns on his back left hand and right leg.
The Belton police department will be housed in the former community center now under renovation. Plans include exterior changes air conditioning and space for the courtroom consultation room police chief and clerk offices records storage and a large meeting and training room.
Rigging is under way on two new wildcats in Milam County for Feboco Oil Corporation and White Shield Oil & Gas Corporation. The No 1 Gibson Unit lies on a 40 acre lease in William E Harris Survey about 9,150 feet west of Wildcat bridge on the Brazos River with a depth permit of 2,200 feet. The White Shield No 1 H H Coffield is in Milbur Field near Milano on Eliza Sante Survey six miles south, permitted to 4,000 feet with Navarro as its objective. its depth not reported.
March 3 is the filing deadline for Cameron Independent School District trustee election. Two terms expire this year, Coleman Duncum and Calvin Cobb. Election set for April 2. filings due 30 days before. Filing locations: at the school superintendent's office or with Billy Hornung, school board secretary.
Milam Falls and Robertson counties representative Dan Kubiak warned the 62nd Texas Legislature will face a record surge of more than 3000 bills and a near billion dollar revenue gap. He cited redistricting budget fights and broad policy debates on liquor rules welfare, auto insurance, crime prevention, pollution, and university tuition as major early issues.
Rogers The Bell-Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation will meet in the Rogers Public Schools cafetorium at 7 p.m. Tuesday Jan 19. President William H. McCormick stresses this annual meeting with election of a Board of Directors for the coming year as a key item. Members may obtain a copy of by-laws from the secretary treasurer.
The Cameron Yoemen dominated Elgin 54-35 on Friday night for 20-AA win No. 2. Robert Brashear scored 18 points as Cameron built a 23-9 halftime lead while junior varsity and frosh teams added wins.
Illinois born Robert Kalkbrenner retires as deputy tax collector on December 31 after 24 years of service while continuing part time duties. He also remains a supply minister for United Churches of Christ and plans more avocations with family and church work in Texas and Illinois.
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