Baptists To Hold Revival In Cameron July 14 21
The First Baptist Church in Cameron will observe pastor Aubrey F Russell's sixth year with a week long revival from July 14 to 21. J H Asher directs music and education guiding the singing. Deacons announce the theme Church Family Revival and invite the public to daily services at 7 am and 8 pm starting Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Cameron
Aubrey F. Russell
J. H. Asher
Russell
Georgetown
Asher
Brazos River Authority Hearing Set In Austin
The Brazos River Authority will hold a public meeting in Austin on July 16 to hear pros and cons of the Six Dam Program. Gov. Price Daniel backs public record of opinions. directors meet July 15 with a special session July 16 to review water users and pending federal legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos River Authority
Brazos River
Austin
Price Daniel
Brazos
H S. Hilburn
Authority
Oxsheer Smith
Cameron Banker
BRA
Commodore Perry
Hilburn
VFW Post Holds July 2 Meeting At Ledbetter Park
VFW Post 2010 met July 2 at Ledbetter Park with 30 members present for initiation ceremonies. Commander Hendricks led the ritual team that administered obligations to seven members: Raymond Green Alfred Selner Wallace Small John C Komar John Houston Charles Manning and Joe N Louis. Dr Walter Plocek Jr Vice Commander Pete Mikula Chaplain H B McClellen and Bob Bennett assisted. Post Commander Ed Longhoffer reported on a successful flax esle drive sold by Boy Scout Troop 52. District Commander Harrison praised the post and noted its strong record and citation progress. A barbecue followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Milam
VFW
Ledbetter Park
Comdr. Hendricks
Thorndale
Raymond Green
Alfred Selner
Wallace Small
John C. Komar
John Houston
Charles Manning
Joe N. Louis
Walter Plocek, Jr
Pete Mikula
H. B. McClellen
Bob Bennett
Post
Ed Longhoffer
Harrison
New Brushy Creek Water District to Hold Bond Vote
The Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District No 1 schedules a $145000 bond election for Saturday July 27 to finance its formation. Voters decide between bond issue or government loan with a $5000 preliminary bond authorized and a district tax levied. Twelve precincts for voting across Williamson and Milam counties.
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Brushy Creek
Milam
Williamson County
Water District
Hearing Postponed On Restraining Order
Counsel for Mayor Weems and the city agreed to a later hearing date after the death of Weems sister Mrs Willie Fulton in an auto accident near Belton. The court will decide whether to dismiss the order or set a temporary injunction that could halt city work for months. District Judge O D Gatham granted a temporary restraining order to stop work on a 16 inch abate along South Washington claimed by Weems.
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Weems
Willie Fulton
Belton
O. D. Gtaham
South
Washington
Milam Swine Tour Set To Begin Friday Schedule
The annual Milam County swine tour starts 8 am Friday at Cameron Post Office. Bennie K Whiteside says the group will tour the Sears swine program and breeders including Lerran, Mueck, Winfrey, Cargill, Glaser, Jungmann, Moran, Richter, Jistel and others with lunch at Buckholts.
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Milam Group
Milam County
Cameron Post Office
Bennie K Whiteside
Sears
Farm Bureau
Whiteside
Cameron
Wayne Mic
Buckholts
Yarrellton Road
Carl Gonten
Robert Jungmann
Rummells
Anton Moran
Henry Richter
Richard Jistel
Hubert Jistel
Cemetery Homecoming Planned by Marlow Association
The Marlow Cemetery Association will hold its annual homecoming at 10 30 a m Sunday at the Marlow Baptist Church with a noon basket dinner and a program by the Milam County Singing Convention around 2 p m A business meeting is set for 8 p m tomorrow at the Marion Baptist Church Officers include Morris Coward president H L McClaren vice president Lenora Bicket secretary treasurer and several committee members.
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Marlow Cemetery
Scout Executive Assumes Duties in Milam Area
Burts J. Kennedy 24 of Brownwood named Milam County area scout executive for Heart Of Texas Council. He will relocate to Cameron once housing is found and discussed local scouting needs with Cameron enthusiasts. Kennedy is an Army Medical Corps veteran with 10 years of service and has held multiple leadership roles in scouting.
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Milam Area
Burts J. Kennedy
Brownwood
Milam County
Heart of Texas Council
Kennedy
Cameron
Howard-Payne College
Army Medical Corps
Fort Knox
Ker
Orleans
France
Howard-Payne
Order of the Arrow
Comanche Trail Council
Sherman Area Council
Polls Open Tuesday on Cameron Parking Meters
About 1090 city voters may cast ballots on 276 Cameron parking meters to decide whether they stay or go. City Hall will be open 7 am to 7 pm with B J Matocha as election judge and Dan Gunn, Mrs John Ryan, and Mrs R W Bennett assisting. Officials expect a light vote with limited campaigning from both sides.
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Cameron
City Hall
B J. Matocha
Dan Gunn
John Ryan
R. W. Bennett
Farm Bureau Extends Queen Contest Entry Time
Milam County Farm Bureau extends entry deadline to 5 p.m. Friday for the annual queen contest at Simon-George Hall on July 25. Secretary Lenora Bickett notes last year saw about 12 entrants but only three retired entries. contestants will be judged on poise personality and appearance and must speak on a Farm Bureau related topic.
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Milam County
Braves Edge Into Little League Lead
The Little League Braves moved into first place after a string of wins while the Indians slipped to second. In a Monday night doubleheader the Yankees topped the Indians 13 to 46, and the Braves crushed the White Sox 26 to 5. Cook led the Braves with three singles and two homers, while L. Lattere scored three times.
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Braves
Indians
Yankees
White Sox
Cook
L. Lattere
Parker
Nelson
Sox
B. Dumphy
Hevne
Oage
J. Smith
KR. Moran
D Partie
J. Heitman
Spotlight On Cameron Horse Show Draws Hundreds Of Entries
The Cameron Saddie Club hosts a two day event with a street parade July 19 and quarter horse shows at Ledbetter Park. Officials cite growing participation from Cameron and Feckdale with 109 club members and 42 sponsors funding trophies and equipment. Parade begins 6 p.m. downtown Cameron.
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Cameron Saddie Club
Cameron
Hallie White
Joe Hickman
Barbara Jo Hickman
Mary Belle Batte
Jewell Barron
Lyle McDermott
Murray McDermott
Charles Bai
Cameron and Feckdale
Santa Fe Town
Yee Athletic Field
Ledbetter Park
Texas
R. L. Batter
Cameron Club
City Couple Plans Knight To Japan
Mr and Mrs Jack Cammer Cameron plan a five week journey to Tokyo Hawaii and Wake Island. They will depart Fort Worth for San Francisco then an ocean voyage to Japan visiting their daughter Mrs John Adama. Dispatches will be sent to the Cameron Herald detailing impressions from the trip with a 27 hour nonstop flight and a brief Hawaii layover.
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Tokyo
Japan
Hawaiian Islands
Wake Island
Pacific
Jack Commer
Cameron
Cameron Herald
Amon Carter Field
Fort Worth
San Francisco
John Adama
Honolulu
Land of
Nippon
The
Herald
Cammer
Hawaii
Mrs Fulton and husband die in U S 81 crash
Mr and Mrs Willie Fulton of Arlington Texas died in a two car collision 23 miles south of Belton on U S 81 Tuesday The Fultons ran a used car business in Grand Prairie and had recently moved to Arlington Funeral arrangements are pending Survivors include four children and ten grandchildren plus Mrs Fulton s mother and multiple siblings
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Willie Fulton
Arlington
Texas
Belton
US B
Fulton
A. N. Weems
Cameron
Fou
Grand Prairie
Rita Wastrom
Glenda Bostik
David Fulton
Billy Fulton
A. N Weems
A. M Chambers
Napa
Calif
August Horstmann
Lois Haddex
Grady Little
Eugene Barmore
A. O
Hughes Recovering From Cycle Injuries
Dwight Hughes son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Hughes is recovering in an Austin hospital from injuries after a motorcycle crash about 4 pm June 30. The 1967 Yar High School graduate was thrown about 50 feet, suffered a broken right hand and cheekbone, and underwent surgery to set the cheekbone. He and his father were involved with another Dallas rider group and were leaving races 10 minutes before the collision. release is anticipated this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Hughes
Stanley Hughes
Austin
Young Hughes
Yar High School
Dallas
Hughes
IOOF Grand Master to Visit Cameron
Raymond Gage grand master of the 1IOOF Lodge of Texas will visit Cameron IOOF Lodge 70 for a 7 p.m. Monday event. A buffet supper will welcome visiting members from Central Texas District No. 16, including Waco Temple Taylor Florence Gatesville and McGregor. The visit marks the lodge's 100 year history and follows active support for local groups such as the Pony League baseball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Gage
1Ioof Lodge
Texas
Cameron Toof
Bassel Wilson
Wilson
Cameron
Gage
Cameron Lodge
Wilson Siad
Yores Review On Pro s Con s About Meters
City voters face a Tuesday ballot on meters installed in 1950. Proponents say meters generate about 12 000 dollars yearly and support city services while opponents warn of revenue reliance and traffic issues. Council notes meters are seven years old and need overhaul ahead of a 1050 voter decision.
Six Area Artists To Show Paintings In City Display
Six area artists will present about two dozen paintings at Magnolia House starting Sunday. Works include still lifes portraits landscapes and rustic home scenes by George Bowman Mrs Sylvia B Love Mrs Morris Enlen Mr F J Dusek Dorothy T Smith and Wallace Dreyer. The showing opens Sunday and runs until 2 30 pm with new works by local artists added periodically.
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Cameron
Magnolia House
Jim Fridistein
George Bowman
Sylvia B. Love
Morris Enlen
Mron
F. J. Dusek
Dorothy T Smith
Wallace Dreyer
Fridstein
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VFW Post
New Water District
Cemetery Association
the Herald
Jurts
J. Kennedy
EF Vogelsang
Yanks
Knight
John D. Reddick
Quincy, Hi
Janette Holm
IOOF
OOF
Celts
Yore
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