Yoe High Band Plans Two Record Album in Full Stereo
Yoe High School band to release a two record LP in March as a memorial to late Francis Cox. The 101 member group and past bands from 1954 to 1968 will be represented with concert numbers and seven pieces by the current band. Century Custom Recording will cut the discs for seven dollars with profits funding band uniform overlays. Reserve orders start in March. sales begin March 22 with a limited supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoe High School
Bob Carney
Yoe
Francis Cox
Yee High School
Carney
You High
Cording
Century Custom Recording Co
California
Boosters Club
Rev Pierce Named Pastor Of Church At San Augustine
Rev. Ben Pierce, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Cameron, will serve as pastor of San Augustine United Methodist Church starting February 2. He arrived from Wills Point in June 1967 and has been active in civic groups including the Cameron Rotary Club and the Cameron Ministerial Association. The move is part of several Texas Conference transfers, with Rev. Alvis Coleman of Newton slated to replace him in Cameron.
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Ben Pierce
First United Methodist Church
Cameron
San Augustine United Methodist Church
Pierce
Wills Point
Cameron Rotary Club
Cameron Ministerial Association
Texas
San Augustine
Asbury Theological Institute
Kentucky
Alvis Coleman
Newton
First Methodist Church
Astronauts to be honored at Texas Press Association event
F M L notes the chance to meet astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders at Houston during the Texas Press Association mid winter meeting. The piece also critiques council pay and public service burdens noting officials work largely without adequate compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Borman
James Lovell
William Anders
Texas Press Association
Houston
Association
Richardson Wins Yoeman Trophy at Yee High Banquet
Richardson named most valuable player of the year at Yee High Football banquet held at Methodist Fellowship Hall. Diana Tomlinson chosen Football Sweetheart. special awards to Dr. S. H. Richardson Dr. C. G. Swift and Albert Collins. Booster of the Year B. L. Miller. hall of recognition for club leaders. Hal Stanislaw introduced guest speaker Merle Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Richardson
Jonnie Richardson
Yee High
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Diana Tomlinson
Yee
Special Athletic Association
S. H. Richardson
C. G. Swift
Albert Collins
B. L. Miller
Stewart Perkins
CC. Titsworth
Yoe
Hal Stanislaw
Merle Green
Abilene Cooper
Thorndale Man Found Dead In Garage
A Thorndale man, Joel Edgar Smith, 204 North Cornelius, was found dead in his sister's garage last Thursday at 1 45 p m. The death was ruled a death by own action hanging from a ceiling brace. The sister reported he had lunch then went out and was found shortly after. Smith had been living with her about a year and had visited McClosky Hospital in Temple on Wednesday for a checkup.
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Thorndale
Joel Edgar Smith
North Cornelius
Justice of Peace Brook
Carl Black
Smith
McClosxy Hospital
Temple
Demonstration set for young farmers on tractor safety
Cameron Young Farmers host a 7 p.m. demonstration using miniature tractors to show real risks of tractor operation. Joe Smetana of the Texas Farm Bureau Safety Department and Ben Bullard will present slides on overturns, hitching, refueling, SMV emblem use, and safety features. The talk cites high farm tractor death and injury rates and urges caution among about 1,000 farm people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Yoorligh Vocational Agriculture Building
Joe Smetana
Texas Farm Bureau Safety Department
Ben Bullard
SMV
Texas
St Edward Hospital Drive Gains 12477 in January
The St Edward Hospital Development Fund reaches 165427 in pledges and contributions as of January 21 with a 12477 increase from December figures. Sister Kostka notes holiday slowdowns while Robert Ellett cites a 5000 contribution from Texas Power and Light Company.
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St. Edward Hospital
Kostka
Robert Ellett
Texas Power and Light Company
Rev Miss Sharon McIntyre Breaks Ground as Lady Parson
The Rev Sharon McIntyre of Thorndale and Milano churches is the only lady parson in the Texas Conference and the first to hold a full pastorate. She recalls choosing pastoral work over education and explains balancing the role with family church ties and a lively disposition.
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Sharon McIntyre
Thorndale
Milano
Texas Conference of the Methodist Church
Brenham
Texas
McIntyre
Houston
San Francisco
California
Lan Morris
Texas Westgan
Fort Worth
Mobil Warehouse Robbed Of Safe In Cameron
The Mobil Oil Co warehouse at 711 Santa Fe Street Cameron was robbed Friday night. A safe and an adding machine were stolen after intruders entered via a rear window and left the door unlocked. The safe contained stamps and papers, no cash, and was rolled to a waiting car. The sheriff and Mobil agent Don Roddam investigated. no suspects named.
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Mobil Oil Co
Santa Fe
Cameron
Carl Black
Don Roddam
Minerva
Mobil
Sheriff's Department
Mrs Carney Joins Cameron Herald Office Staff
Bob Carney 26 of Cameron becomes book keeper in the Cameron Herald business department following graduation from Tyler Junior College. He is husband to Bob Carney and father to Kimberly Anne.
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Mrs. Carney
Herald Office
Bob Carney
Cameron
Cameron Herald
Tyler Junior College
Bead
Yee High School
Kimberly Anne
Carney
Milton Curtis
Rockdale
Austin
Herald
Assoc
Corsicana
Castleberry Independent
Radio Shack Corp
Fort Worth
Cameron Guests Attend Democratic Victory Dinner in Austin
Among Cameron people at the Democratic Victory Dinner in Austin Monday night were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leibman Mr. and Mrs. Milton Schiller Bob Ejlett Max McClaren and Narvie Caperton Cameron guests also attended a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brashear preceding the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Austin
Henry Leibman
Milton Schiller
Bob Ejlett
Max McClaren
Narvie Caperton
Arthur Brashear
Bank Announces Exec Promotions at Cameron's First National Bank
Cameron's First National Bank announced executive promotions for four staff and named Mrs. Lester Williams to the board, the first woman to serve there. Ed Manning, cashier since 1952, becomes vice president. Janice Turner is named assistant vice president. William Dockall becomes cashier. Sylvia Schuttle named assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
First National Bank
Lester Williams
Williams
Central Texas Bank
Ed Manning
Janice Turner
William Dockall
Manning
Sylvia Schuttle
First National
Lilly McWilliams
Schattle
Milano High School
Yue High School
U. S. Navy
Latimer
Episcopal Church
Cameron Country Club
Turner
Yee High School
Durhan
Cameron Women’s Bowling Tourney Sees Record Signups
The Cameron Women’s Bowling Association announced its 13th annual city tournament at Cameron Bowling Lanes on January 25 26 and February 1 2. Spokesman Mrs Laverne Slavik said all 24 teams have signed up, a first in the association’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Women's Bowling Association
Cameron Bowling Lanes
Laverne Slavik
Hearing set on North Area incorporation proposal
City Council votes to continue incorporation talks for a North Area and to hold a public hearing February 19 at City Hall after work by City Attorney Ed Magre. The plan outlines a northern area and includes council actions on annexation, fire hose purchase, and a spring election for three council seats.
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City Hall
Ed Magre
West 22Nd Street
Fannin Street
Silver City Road
City Airport
Hiway
Elm Creek Authority elects two new directors
Two new directors, Reuben Mikeska and Robert Dana, were elected to the Elm Creek Watershed Authority board in the January 14 election. Officers chosen include Edward Coufal as president, A. C. Akeragee as vice president, and Frank Kratochvil as secretary-treasurer. Incumbents Robert Hoelscher and Kratochvil were re elected to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Creek Watershed Authority Board
Reuben Mikeska
Robert Dana
Edward Coufal
A. C. Akeragee
Frank Kratochvil
Robert Hoelscher
Kratochvil
COPSE Chairman Defends School Realignment Plan
COPSE chief Leon Jaworski explains district realignment limits and local control. He notes boundary changes may not end small rural schools and that decisions rest with elected boards considering costs, programs, and student needs.
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Yoe High Band
Rev
Rev. Pierce
Yeeman
Cameron Quarterback Club
Richardson
Yoeman Trophy
Ron Murdock
Willie Roten
Don Robinson
Gene Smitherman
James Fontaine
David Barkemeyer
Earnest Bayer
Mike Mikula
Mike Perrin
Mack McKinney
Don Manley
Wayne Kirk
Parson
Methodist Minis
Bank
Exec
Jan HI LO
E. A. Perrin
West Butte Street
Columbus Avenue
Cameron Fire Department
Starrett Hickman
Lawrence Zotz
Robert Clark
Elm Creek Authority
Copse Report
Committee
Leon Jaworski
Sen
A. R. Schwartz
Galveston
Rep. L. DeWitt Hale
Corpus Christi
COPSE
Jaworski
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