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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1966
Page
1
A reflective meditation on life from birth to death, contrasting wild impulse with measured optimism. The piece weighs experience, folly, and the quest for meaning, noting how wisdom links past and future while generations advance toward unseen horizons.
Airman Apprentice Chester E. Hays USN son of Mr and Mrs Chester Hays Cameron Ohio returns to duty aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga off Viet Nam after a nine day Yokosuka visit. The carrier supports air strikes in Viet Nam aiding US and South Vietnamese forces.
Rogers set April 5 for electing three aldermen with filing deadline March 6, announces city secretary Mrs. George Richards.
Millington Texas assistant football coach Islington will speak at the annual Pooball Banquet for Yoe gridmen and managers who played in the 1960s season. The event includes crowning of the Yeo Football Sweetheart and announcements for the 1965 Most Valuable Player Award.
A two vehicle collision on SH 26 nine miles north of Caldwell left Harry Hal McKinney a Rockdale resident dead on arrival at Goodnight Memorial Hospital. Charlie Alfred Mekelik and his wife suffered injuries and were treated before transfer to Richards Clinic. Ray Wellard drove the tractor truck and Charlie Mekolik drove the station wagon. Funeral services for McKinney were set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home.
Cameron expert Sked Laywell outlines three farm program paths for Milam County under the 1965 decisions. Officials invite Alva Sanders to compare domestic cotton feed grain and Cropland Adjustment programs with computed example payments and diversion rates.
Dr. Herman Brown CISD Title I director reports strong attendance gains and wide program impact after 100 days. He notes new leadership roles for teachers and large supply of services including milk lunches clothing exams and student aid. Superintendent Dodson praises morale and attendance gains as evaluation plans set for April.
Calvin Markham founder of Markham Cleaners dies in Temple hospital. Services to be 8:99 Thursday in Green Chapel with Rev. Anthony Thutedeaux officiating. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Markham born June 17 1912 in Holland Texas moved to Cameron as a child. Survived by wife James C. Markham Belton father WW Markham Weeo two brothers Iowa City IA and Waco sister Mrs John Davis Cameron and three grandchildren.
A difficult report notes graveside services held for the Harris family children and relatives after a house fire on Saturday night. The victims include Mrs Harris Jr and the Vogelsstig sibling, with arrangements for Aberalas and Haris noted among the mourners.
Milano church reports retirement of its debt from a benefit event raising about 1.5 thousand dollars. The Monday night show featured Kitty Wells Johnny Wright and The Mountain Boys drawing a standing room crowd. Proceeds funded a new air conditioning system after a prior sanctuary fire two years earlier.
A 16 year old O. J. Thomas student ingested lead acetate mixed with water from the school chemistry lab Monday. The student was rushed to St. Edward Hospital and remains under observation for several days after receiving emergency treatment.
Entries in four divisions Beet Dairy Swine and Sheep are received for the Milam County Livestock Show to be held Saturday at the Cameron cone press warehouse. Judges include Pex Stilty Sam Kuykendall and Bob Gray. Officials note the event encourages youth involvement and offers prizes and ribbons.
Cameron launches the 1965 March of Dimes drive with mothers jogging to start the Mothers March. Mrs Griffin Burnett leads the event with door to door calls and porch light reminders. The plan expands to Milam teen activities plus bucket brigades and parties with district-wide fundraising across Cameron and nearby towns.
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