Western Week set for Cameron July 13 18 with beard contests
Cameron prepares for Western Week July 13 18 as the Cameron Action reports a beard growing contest with categories for fullest reddest moustache and best goatee. proceeds from shaving permits and brush permits will fund downtown Christmas decorations and the Sadie Club horse show July 17 18 includes a downtown parade and quarter horse and gaited classes.
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Cameron
Brothers of the Brush
Chamber
Cameron Business Houses
Richard Moseley
Moseley
Cameron Action
The Gallant Aim of Security in American Life
A reflective essay argues that the American drive for security is eroding the pioneer spirit. It challenges complacent planning from graduates and veterans, praising hard work and the pursuit of advancement over guaranteed income, and calls for more Americans to pursue bold paths and ambitious careers.
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Texas
Pages teased for classifieds and features across sections
A list announces the newspaper’s sections including Business Industry on page 9 Classifieds Church News on page 10 Editorial Features on page 8 Farm Scene on page 8 Milam County Pages 2-3 Society on pages 11 Sports on page 6 and page 12 for additional coverage.
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Milam County
Cameron To Host Cen-Tex Leaders At Road Opening
Cameron officials plan a 7 pm July 14 ribbon cutting for US 77 with a barbecue for Cen-Tex leaders. Texas Highway Dept dignitaries and local civic figures will attend. Mayor Wilson and Dist. Engineer Thames will speak. William Pagach will drive the first car over the new four-lane stretch after the ribbon cut.
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Cameron
Texas
Basse! Wilson
Dist
C. B. Thames
Texas Highway Dept
Cameron Chamber
E. A. Perrin
Centex
William Pagach
Texas Jaycee Road
E-O
Wilson
How Dial Gets the OX Prefix for Cameron Numbers
Local Southwestern Bell manager C L Carson explains the 24 letter alphabet omitting Q and Z to fit a nationwide long distance plan. Names such as OXford are chosen to spell easily and maximize combinations for Cameron area code 8-1-7, aiming for two letters and five digits per number.
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Oxford
Cameron
C. L. Carson
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
United States
Canada
Bell System
Cameron Rotary Elects New President George Childress
George Childress, owner of a city insurance agency, became president of Cameron Rotary in a Wednesday meeting. He succeeds John C. Andres, who was named vice-president of Cameron Rotary.
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Cameron
Rotary
George Childress
John C. Andres
Cameron Rotary
Childress Elected To Lead Cameron Rotary Club
Childress outlined committee appointments and discussed ideas for the 1959 60 Rotary year in Cameron. New officers include Bill McIntosh as treasurer and Burts Kennedy as secretary. Board members are Henry Liebman Charlie Burke Bill Burns Dr C G Swift and Kennedy with Childress and Adres also serving. He urged local projects to match international scholarships and fellowship programs and praised Andres for his tenure.
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Childress
Civic Club
Rotary
Cameron
Bill McIntosh
Burts Kennedy
Henry Liebman
Charlie Burke
Bill Burns
C. G Swift
Kennedy
Childress and
Adres
International Rotary
Heart O Texas Trail Ride heads to Waco for 200 riders
The third annual Heart O Tex Trail Ride expected to draw 200 plus riders starts in Cameron October 3 gathers October 4, reaches Lott October 5 and ends with a large barbecue in Waco. Jess Radle returns as trail boss with Cameron Saddle Club members Lyle and Charles McDermott assisting.
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Waco
Cameron
Lott
Jess Radle
South Third Street
Radle
Homer Casey
L. C
Doc
John Krall Installed Worshipful Master at Lodge
John Z. Krall was installed as worshipful master of San Andre Masonic Lodge No. 170 at Cameron Lodge Hall. Installing master J. B. Crook presided with Jess Brock as installing marshal. New officers include Robert CC. Nelson senior warden Robert A Swanzy junior warden William R. BE. Hughes senior deacon Walter H. Lester junior deacon R. P. Williams treasurer Grady Allen secretary Henry Liebman senior steward Ed Laywell junior steward William F. North tiler and John McLerran chaplain.
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John Z. Krall
San Andre Masonic Lodge No
Cameron Lodge Hall
J. B. Crook
Jess Brock
Oher
Robert CC. Nelson
Robert A Swanzy
William R. BE. Hughes
Walter H. Lester
R. P. Williame
Grady Allen
Henry Liebman
Ed Laywell
William F. North
John McLerran
Cameron
Mexican tour through Cameron youths reveals contrasts in life
A Yee High School senior recounts a 3000 mile church sponsored student tour of Mexico with 31 participants. Observations cover rural poverty vs city modernization, oxen plowing, the Pan American Highway, Mexico City life, the University of Mexico, silver crafts, and Indian heritage versus Spanish influence.
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Cameron
Yee
Mexico
Central
Monterey
Mexico City
Going To Irving Webster Resigns YHS Coaching Post
Webster resigns as YHS assistant football coach and head track mentor to take an Irving High School post with higher pay and algebra teaching duties. He notified Supt. Wiley Loughmiller and plans to return to Cameron to submit a written request. The move follows Irving's Leo Jackson heading the athletic department and W T Hanes as Irving superintendent.
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Murphy Webster
YHS
Irving High School
Wiley Loughmiller
the Herald
Webster
Cameron
Loughmiller
Corpus Christi
Herald
Petent
Leo Jackson
W. T. Hanes
Irving
Jim Speer
Bill Kruger
San Marcos
Billy Michatka
South Texas
Speer
Yee High School
Jackson
Irving Post
Dollar Day Sale Set Ahead of Cameron Fourth of July
July Dollar Day is due here Friday as Cameron stores offer sale prices ahead of the city wide holiday Saturday July 4. Downtown shops and business offices participate with a variety of goods at reduced prices as residents prepare for the holiday.
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Cameron
Two Vehicle Collisions Cause $1200 in Cameron Damage
Two Friday crashes on Cameron streets caused about 1200 in vehicle damage with no injuries. John J. Bolden and Annie Maye Boyd were cited for following too close after 845 am incident on SH 36 near Cameron Machine Shop. A second 1130 am crash involving Sam S. Brewer and Elbert Earl Pool caused 400 in damage. Pool cited for failing to yield. Civic notices urge mid county shoppers to read Dollar Day ads as Cameron businesses close for July Fourth weekend.
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Cameron Streets
John J. Bolden
Temple
Annie Maye Boyd
Cameron
Cameron Machine Shop
Sam S. Brewer
Cameron and
Elbert
Earl Pool
Rt. 4
Grading Work Advances on E Tenth Street Cameron
Construction activity in Cameron centers on grading of E 10th Street ahead of final surfacing while workers dismantle the 200 foot water tower near the Courthouse square after about 60 years of service. Public access is restricted on 6th Street during work.
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E. 10Th St
Courthouse Square
Cameron
10Th Street
Public Works
E. Bo Earle
Citians
6Th Street
Hughes Builds
Low bid awarded for FM 485 reconstruction project
A $82,670.60 bid by R. W. McKinney Construction Co of Nacogdoches won the FM 485 project from Splawn to Yarrelston in 6.4 miles for subgrade reconditioning base and surfacing. C. B. Thames, district engineer in Austin, says Resident Engineer Carol Zeigler Hearne will oversee the 75 working days allotted for completion.
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FM Rd
Austin
C. B Thames
Bryan Tne
R. W. McKinney Construction Co
Nacogdoches
Splawn
Yarrelston
Carol D. Zeigler
Hearne
State Highway Department
Citizens National Bank raises capital to one million in 59th anniversary
Officials of the Citizens National Bank Cameron announce a capital increase to one million dollars, its 59th anniversary. The move makes Milam County history as the first local bank with such a large capital structure. President Oxsheer Smith credits growth to customer backing and future prosperity.
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Milam County Soil Conservation Service
Hughes
Cameron
Citizens National Bank
Texas
Milamn County
Oxsheer Smith
Milam County
H. F. Smith
Smith
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