Alaska agriculture seen through visiting Texas A&M pair
Dwayne Jekel of Cameron and Jay Grimes of Seward visit Milam County to study extension work with J D Moore and Pat Garner. They discuss Alaska farming, from beef and dairy to berries, crops, land costs, climate quirks, long days, and future prospects for the 49th state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Texas A & M College
Dwayne Jekel
Cameron
Jay P Grimes
Seward
Alaska
J D Moore
Pat Garner
Ben Conkst
A&m
Adesta
Grimes “Well
Dwayne, Rcot Row
Fairbanks
Dwayne
Milam
Jeff
Jay Grimes
Texas A&m College
Grimes
Texas
Staffoto
Young Journalist Roars From Sam Houston State
Robert Mano, a freshman at Sam Houston State College, shows strong journalism talent. The Herald notes his rapid progress despite starting at age 13, his top grades, and early sports writing. He won a district extern speaking contest as a Yee High junior and ranked among the top three of 30 students this past semester. Mr and Mrs Gene Hause returned from Batom Rouge for brother's funeral with two daughters in tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston State College
the Herald
Robert Mano
Tum
Cameron
Robert
Tok Ve
Yee High School
Sam Houston
Gene Hause
W. L. Hause
Batom Rouge
Jimmy Goodbar
Texas City
Julius Albonetti
Galveston
Gill-edge honor roll lists top YHS pupils for third six weeks
Gill-edge honorees include 26 students with all A grades and 3 on the regular honor roll at YHS. Seniors and juniors across the Gill-edge and regular rolls feature named pupils, with freshmen also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YHS
Jack Hughes
Gill - Edge
Gil - Edge
Peggy Schiller
Carolyn Slavik
Bertha Miller
Dorene Hollas
Ann Bowman
Bil Looney
Jane Matyastik
Marcia Schiller
Cerel Ann Crook
Jon Zelisko
Dennis Moran
Linda Weems
Pam Green
Margie Conley
Billie Burke
Nelda Parker
Pat Horelica
Mary Ann Rice
Pat McClaren
Jo Ann Hollas
Last Rites For Edward Posival
Funeral services for Edward Posival 78 were held at 2 pm Wednesday in Buckholts Czech Moravian Brethren Church. The Buckholts farmer died Monday night in a Cameron hospital. He was born in Wesley and lived in Buckholts for 50 years, member of SPJST Lodge. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include wife three sons a daughter two brothers two sisters fourteen grandchildren one great grandchild.
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Edward Posival
Buckholts
Posival
Cameron Hospital
Wesley
Spjist Lodge
Buckholt
John Posival
Fort Worth
Irving
Marvin Posival
Cameron
Frank Lesikar
Frank Posival
Stanley Posival
Willie Schultz
Rosie Jones
Temple
Information Program FB To Hear Valuation Talk
Milam County Farm Bureau hosts an information meeting on the proposed school district equalization program. Supt. Zeigler and Southwestern Appraisal Co. discuss procedures and budget prospects, with a Cameron Parent-Teachers Association session planned the same night.
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Neat
Milam County Farm Bureau
Charles Zeigler
Mabure Harris
Southwestern Appraisal Co
Dallas
Stamford
Milam Farm Bureau
Texan
Western Room
Supt
Zeivler
Cameron
Parent - Teachers Association
Zeigler
City Hall Theft Probed After Missing $242 Vault Funds
City police continue to investigate the theft of 242 dollars found missing from the walk in vault at City Hall. Mayor Coleman Duncum said suspects are known and a special council meeting was held to review how the money vanished and prevent repeats. Police Chief Elvin Hoskins noted the money went missing after 5 pm Monday and that 148 dollars from police fines were left in the safe. An audit is planned to determine the exact missing amount. Fingerprints were taken from the money tray by Jack Mercer of the Department of Public Safety. The safe was locked when offices closed and an employee opened it Tuesday in the presence of others.
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City Hall
Coleman Duncum
Elvin Hoskins
Hoskins
Jack Mercer
Department of Public Safety
Duncum
Hoskinsy
Veralee
Milam County Poll Tax Totals Rise Ahead of Deadline
Milam County and City Hall report about 2,200 poll taxes paid by Wednesday morning with 475 at substation sites Rockdale and Thorndale. Deadline looms at midnight January 31. Officials note exemptions for those turning 21 or aged 60 plus.
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Milam County
City Hall
Milam Courthouse
Walter White
Rockdale
Thorndale
Milam
Caperton Named Washington Assistant to Congressman
Narvie Caperton Cameron businessman and radio station owner begins duties Friday as assistant to Congressman Wo Ro Ponge. He left by car for Washington, D. C., and Mrs Caperton will join him in a few weeks. Two recent Cameron events honored Caperton, who was Sunday School superintendent at First Baptist Church.
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Narvie Caperton
Cameron
Cong
Washington, D. C
Caperton
Washington
First Baptist Church
Cameron Country Club
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Robert T Miller
Waco
Baylor University
Capertons
New Foreman Joins Lone Star Gas Cameron Office
James Ralph Nelson, ex Waco top service man, becomes general foreman of outside operations at Lone Star Gas Co in Cameron. He will oversee service and installation work and main tenance. A Mt. Caiin High School graduate and WWII Air Force veteran, he and wife with three children reside at 801 North Main Ave.
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James Ralph Nelson
Waco
Lone Star Gas Co
Cameron
Ccharlie Burke
Nelson
Mt. Caim High School
Mt. Caiin
Liestone County
James Jr
Laria
Jeff
Air Force
Church
Christ the . 308
North Main Ave
Pickup Thief Stole Krenek's Chevrolet Then Left It Behind
Five months after the theft, Lewis Krenek recovered his missing Chevrolet pickup in Cameron Texas. The vehicle had been taken from a Safeway lot on August 17 1962 and found with rain damage the shotgun missing and the interior ruined. A Palestine Police officer traced the car to Pvt Ronald K Snyder of Fort Hood who confessed to related thefts including a Henderson car and a Killeen theft. Snyder faced charges and was jailed on related counts while Krenek estimated a loss over 200 dollars and vowed to never leave keys in the pickup again.
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Lewis Krenek
Safeway
Killeen
Krenek
Palestine, Texas
Santa Fe
Palestine
Cameron
Henderson
Marshall
Ronald K Snyder
Fort Hood
2Nd Armored Division
Snyder
Elvin Hoskins
Mrs Fuquay Promoted To Temple Office Manager Assistant
Mrs. Douglas Geraldine Fuquay of Rockdale, long time Cameron county clerk, has been promoted to office management assistant and will start in Temple on February 4. She began with Farmers Home Administration in April 1959 in Cameron, serving Milam and Burleson Counties before transfer to Temple. From there she will support county office personnel in office management and be headquartered in Temple. Fuquay was chosen from 15 county office clerks who applied for the job.
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Douglas Geraldine Fuquay
Rockdale
Cameron
Farmers Home Administration
Temple
Fuquay
Farmers Home Administraion
Milam
Burleson
Nominations Open For McCullin Cup
Chamber President E O Schiller Jr announces nominations for the 1963 McCullin Cup. Organizations may pick up forms at the Chamber office for secret committee review ahead of the March 12 banquet and the award presentation.
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Chamber
E. O. Schiller Jr
McCullin
Olaw McCullin
Bor G. Humble
Local School Tournament Schedule Snapshot
February boys and eighth grade games listed for Rockdale Navasota Rosebud Marlin and others. Details include dates February 1 and 5 with matchups Cameron Caldwell Hearne A and M Cons. Rosebud tournament ends February 4 with Rosebud hosting.
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Yoemen
Rockdale
Navasota
Rosebud Lions Club
Marlin
Rosebud
Grosebeck
Franklin
Cameron
Caldwell
Hearne
Bucket Brigade Set For Cameron MOD Drive Saturday
The Milam County March of Dimes drives in Cameron include a 7 to 8 p m mothers march for contributions on Monday February 4 with porch light donations and a 4 bucket brigade at city intersections with Cameron Rotary and Lions Club volunteers. Past events in Cameron raised funds including a chili supper and a basketball game with Rockdale and Cameron players that netted 53 81. Committee members and local sponsors are listed. area leaders urge support through planned socials and parties. Names include Mrs Monroe Fuchs Mrs W K Leonard Max McClaren and others.
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Cameron
Milam County
Monroe Fuchs
W. K. Leonard
Cameron Rotary
Lions Club
Star - Lite Club
Rockdale
Max McClaren
Cameron Area
MOD
Charles Brady, Jr
Griffin Burnett
John Schigut
Frank Perrin
Felix Matula, Jr
Jimmy Price
Raefel Barcenas
Gene Friemel
Fuchs
Leonard
YHS
Joe Davis
H. B. Halbert
Forrest Sapp
C. T. Everett
Pat Dillon
Raymond Bennett
William Poister
Byron Wise
Bob Dymke
Bertie Shumate
Eldon Batte
Booster Club Sets Special Meeting and Game Night
Yeemen Booster Club will meet Tuesday at 7 P M in the Vocational Agriculture Building at Yee High School. After a brief session members will attend the Cameron Navasota basketball game at 7 15 P M and return for a program at the Ag Building. The gathering shows full support for the team. All members are urged to attend next Tuesday’s event.
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Yeemen Booster Club
Vocational Agriculture
Yee High School
Cameron- Navasota
Booster Club
Cameron Yeomen - Navasota Rattlers
Cold Wave Drops to 11 in Milam Area
The weatherman records a low of 11 degrees in Milam during the past seven days as Cen Tex endures continued cold weather. Temperatures later climbed to 45 47 degrees with no precipitation reported.
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Milam
Cen - Tex
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Peggy Slovak
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Patsy Lehnert
Eugene Wallace
Doreen Summers
Valerie Green
Bobby Schiller
John Baletka
Oak Hill Cemetery
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Cameron District
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Cameron Staff
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McCullin Cup
Bucket Brigade
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