Jury finds David T. Bryan Not Guilty in Forgery Trial
A Milam County jury acquitted David T. Bryan after deliberations from 2:50 pm to 7:30 pm on January 24. The case, State of Texas versus Bryan, stemmed from a Milam County grand jury indictment issued August 9, 1955, charging forgery involving a draft and endorsement of Paul Zipperlan with a face value of 1272 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Graham
State of Texas
David T. Bryan
Bryan
Milam County
Paul Zipperlan
County Agent Advises Scale Control For Trees
San Jose scale is a tough pest infesting fruit and pecan trees. Full grown females are pin head size, with males smaller. they suck sap and coil under a waxy coating, making control hard. Malathion or parathion sprays during growing season help, dormant oil spray preferred for best results. oil sprays available with usage directions. County agents offer guidance to maintain orchards.
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San Jose
Last Day For Taxes In Cameron County
Taxpayers faced a final day for payment of poll taxes with city and county offices open until midnight January 31. By 9 a.m. January 30, Cameron city payments reached 590 while county and state poll taxes totaled 2 741 at Milam County Courthouse, not counting Thorndale Rockdale and the Alcoa plant.
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Cameron
Milam County
Thorndale
Rockdale
Alcoa
Wayne Wieser
Final Rites Held For William Batla
Funeral services were held for William Batla 80 in Meeks community with burial at Ocker Cemetery. He was a Texas native, longtime Milam County farmer and SPJo Lodge member. survivors include siblings, many nieces and nephews, and pallbearers listed.
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William Batla
Meeks
Texas
Milam County
Spjo
Cyclone
Marek-Burns Funeral Home
Ocker Cemetery
Tom Batla
Bremond
J. W. Marek
Burlington
Arnold Marek
Temple
Ed Batla
Bartlett
Jodie Marek
Jamie Marek
Cameron
Ervin Marek
Betty Marek
Joe Glaser
Willie Glaser
Buckholts
W. G. Sula
Frank Schiller
J. C. Marek
John Batla
Raymond Batla
Milam County Buildings Under Scrutiny in Cameron Herald
The January 24 1957 Cameron Herald carries two Milam County County Courthouse and Jail stories and an editorial urging public involvement. County Judge explains the issues, possible solutions and the need for full citizen awareness before any final decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Herald
Milam County
Night Chief Brandy Surprised by Low Patrol Car Window
Green Addition streets woke to a nightly patrol when a large dog in pursuit of the car stuck its head inside the window and stared at Night Chief William Brandy Brandenburg. The incident followed months of dogs abandoning owners and chasing the patrol vehicle.
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William ‘Prandy) Brandenburg
Green Addition
Brandy
Slow January Rain Totals .86 Inch in Cameron
Slow misting rains from January 21 to 30 left Cameron with a total rainfall of .86 inch. Daily amounts include 0.17, 0.15, 0.31, 0.05, 0.23, 0.40, and 0.11 inches. The steady precip would aid rural farming areas despite the small total.
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Cameron
March of Dimes Drive In Rockdale Targets Teen Leaders
Milam County drive plans call for Rockdale High School teenagers to lead municipal affairs in Rockdale on a February Saturday. Cochairs Peggy O Neal and Jimmy Dick Tuma oversee youths elected to direct city services including police and fire departments and issue minor fines for ordinance violators.
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Milam County
March of Dimes
Rockdale
Cochairmen
Peggy O'Neal
Jimmy Dick Tuma
Max McClaren
Hie
King Highlights Intelligence and High Goals for Yeomen
Cameron Yeomen and coaches were honored at two banquets this week. Dub King urged Yeomen to value intelligence and education for success in sports and life. Baylor lineman Bill Glass spoke at the Quarterback Club banquet about courage goals and self control. About 250 attended the Kamion event at Simon George Memorial Hall.
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King
Glass
Cameron Yeomen
Knights of Columbus
Dub King
Bill Glass
Baylor
Yee
Simon George Memorial Hall
Ben Hogan
Leo Jackson
Jin Speer
Murphy Webster
Mobile
Alabama
New Orleans
Louisiana
Larry Hickman
Kcen-Tv
Waco
Baylor University
Fort Worth Star Telegram
A&m
Solomon Tells Youth Dangers
Rev John Solomon of the First Presbyterian Church spoke to Cameron Kiwanis at the Magnolia House last Thursday. He warned that alcohol endangers Cameron youth and that adults must set a responsible example while noting the high social cost of drinking and government revenue from alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Solomon
First Presbyterian Church
Cameron
Kiwanis Club
Magnolia House
Solomon
Rev
Cut Ant Control Demonstrations Planned This Week
Plans have been made for two cut ant control demonstrations this week. The first will be at J. C Cauthen place on the Temple highway near Cameron Friday morning at 9. The second will be at M. M. Bright farm in the Marlow Community at 2 pm Friday February 1. Further demonstrations for other county sections will be announced. February is the best month to control cut ants as they concentrate in the central colony. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C Cauthen
Mr. Cauthen
Temple Highway
Cameron
M. M. Bright
Marlow
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Cuie
J. D. Moore
Commissioners’ Court
Cameron Volunteer Fire Department
Kirk
Carl Black
Yeemen
Cameron Team
Cameron Knights of Columbus
Francis Cox
Yee High School
Fred Switzer
KMIL
Wiley Loughmiller
Dick Young
Yee High
David Shapiro
Earl Curtis
Ed Laywell
Louis McKey
Lions Club
Henry Leibman
Richard Williams
Jaycee
H. W. Green
Herman Beach
KC Grand Knight
St. Monica's Catholic Church
Jim Speer
Robert Weems
Charlie Smith
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