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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1965
Page
1
Town and Country Fair officials announce reservations for inside and outside commercial booth space. Priority given to firms who had booths last year with deadline July 15. After that, remaining requests are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Cameron street and sanitation crews push public help to fix hazardous intersections vision obstructions and debris blocking drainage. Earle cautions untrimmed shrubs and overgrowth impair sight lines and storm runoff while mosquito control benefits from cleaner gutters. City departments increase staff to improve safety and livability.
Milam County commissioners unanimously approved a watershed proposal with the Soil Conservation Service and Watershed Authority to maintain dam sites and channel work in Milam and Bell counties. Elm Creek project lists 23 structures in Bell and 16 in Milam, aiming to cut overflow by 85 percent and protect agriculture livestock and roads.
Jerome C. Friesenhahn promoted to manager of the J C Penney store in Cameron succeeding Bill Tolson who becomes manager of the New Braunfels store. Tolson has been with the Cameron store 18 years and led civic and church activities. Friesenhahn will relocate with his wife Shirley Mae and son Brian Dwayne once housing is found. Appointment effective June 25.
Directors of the Cameron Industrial Foundation adopted by laws during a Tuesday meeting. Details on amendments or specific provisions were not disclosed in the fragment.
Cameron announces a special value day on Tuesday July 6 offering discounts across departments. Store officials urge shoppers to arrive early for limited quantities and doorbuster prices.
City and county offices along with many business houses will close Monday in observance of Independence Day. Cameron Parks announced the closure after legislative action setting aside Monday as a holiday. banks and other firms joined in after the decision.
New Lions Club officers and directors were installed Monday night with John Henderson Jr taking over the presidency from Monroe Fuchs. The ceremony followed a fish fry at Caperton Lake in Cameron drew a large crowd of Lions spouses and guests.
TAC leader announces available funds under a new state law for Cam ron airport financing alongside federal aid. Officials outline a $50,000 project with 25 percent state loan possible and 50 percent federal aid, urging quick action before October 1 to secure grants.
The Chamber of Commerce office reports the foundation’s by laws have been changed and approved to govern its operation. A publicity program will launch once by law changes are finished, with the Industrial Foundation’s phases presented to the public. Narvie Caperton, president, announces details. Bob Wells outlines prospects handling and progress in attracting new industry to Cameron.
Cameron and area residents will enjoy Independence Day at the Junior Chamber of Commerce summer carnival. Bruce Crook chairs with Jack Smail as co chair. event begins 1 p m at the National Guard Armory and runs through the afternoon and evening with games rides foods and a 9 p m dance by CJ and The Jewels to close. Proceeds benefit the Summer track program.
A narrator invites readers to imagine 19th and early 20th century scenes at Cameron Park Pavilion. The piece links the pavilion to figures like Jim Hogg and W Lee O Daniel, recalling railroad regulation debates, political rallies, chautauquas, theater, opera, and evangelistic gatherings before World War I.
Cameron kicks off Special Value Day with 21 participating stores marked by red placards and red tags. Shoppers can win a $25 gift certificate redeemable at participating merchants. the winner is announced Wednesday per United Merchants Association president Bill McIntosh.
D R Dodson of Teney Grove is appointed Cameron Independent School superintendent on a three year contract starting July 15. He succeeds Charles Zeigler who moved to Cleveland School duties June 1. Dodson, 49, formerly Honey Grove superintendent, holds BS and MS from East Texas State College and has taught and led schools in multiple districts.
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