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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1976
Page
1
In Luckenbach, a quirky plan marks Leap Year Sunday February 29 as National Non-Bicentennial Day. The town of 3 residents, 60 miles NW of San Antonio, proposes readings from the Declaration, a boycott of red white and blue souvenirs and avoiding Uncle Sam outfits to critique patriotic exploitation.
Cameron fire chief Felix Matula says Monday night rain will ease rising grass fire problems. Volunteers battled two fires Saturday and five on Sunday, largely grass fires, including on North Crockett, West 22, Pettibone Fuchs farm, Country Club Road, Six Mile Road near Gause, and the Milano area.
Buckholts officials schedule a February 7 bond vote to fund a sewer system with 320000 total bonds. Voters will choose 64000 in tax bonds and 256000 in revenue bonds, repaid entirely from revenue. Mayor Richard Crowe notes no tax will be levied and a February 5 public meeting is planned.
A Monday night breakin at the Thorndale State Bank failed to yield cash as thieves attempted to chisel through a vault wall but gained entry through a back door. Norman Clements, bank president, said nothing was taken while authorities investigate.
Luckenbach Texas marks its non bicentennial celebration during Leap Year Day with the Happy Jazz Band, a free admission event drawing about 2,000 visitors. Co owners Hondo Crouch and Kathy Morgan oversee the town founded in 1850, featuring a general store with a bar and a dancehall amid rustic remains.
As the May 1 Democratic primary nears, new filings add Julius L. Harwell and Griss Wells for Pct 2, plus Charles E. Fitts Jr. for Pct 5. Other constable filings span Pcts 1 through 8 and include several incumbents and challengers.
Milam County Bar Association endorses a six story Texas Law Center in Austin Capitol Complex with a $6 million cost. Dedication is set for July 4. Center will be financed by contributions and serves as a hub for legal research and education near the attorney general and state supreme courts.
Milam County Extension Agent announces the Central Texas Cow Calf Clinic on Friday January 23 at Bode's Livestock in Milano. Noted educators and industrymen including Dr O D Butler Dr Bill Pope Frank Litterst Jim Theeck Dr Robert M Titsworth and Leon Noack will join as speakers moderating by Dr Butler. Registration opens 8 30 a m and the program runs to 3 45 p m with topics on production efficiency animal health marketing and market outlook.
Three Temple men were seriously injured when a car driven by George Caddell crashed near Yegua Creek bridge on Highway 77 five miles south of Rockdale at 4 a.m. on Sunday. Passenger Mike Leonel, 34, sustained head injuries and was moved to the VA Hospital in Temple. Joe Villanueva Jr. and Caddell had minor injuries. Other incidents included a calf strike by Mario Rodriguez near Refugio and a one car turnover near Branchville. Cameron police reported a separate one car crash on East Seventh Street, injuring Mrs. Robert Weems a laceration to the head.
Cameron earned 2275.08, Rockdale 1769.74 for period ending Jan 3 1976. Rogers and Rosebud received none as under 500. 1975 total 71996.32 not counting latest December check. Fiscal year October to October with earlier quarterly and later monthly payments listed. That's a lot of pennies.
City and Southwestern Bell reach a compromise on a rate increase and franchise tax payment. Tax rises from 2 to 3 percent and will be paid semi annually. City sets April 6 election date and council terms for Moore Mondick and the mayor expire. Equalization board members named Dodson Manness Biskup. Police to install a CB monitor Channel 9. Tennis funds of 3240 dollars allocated for park courts with restroom access limited to events. Training program schedule detailed for beef industry event with Texas A&M officials and local ranchers.
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