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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1959
Page
1
A vivid Western Week scene in Cameron features a bearded gunfight near the courthouse with two gunfighters, a jail raid, and a bystander’s quip about wanting a light. Gene Smitherman, Buddy Shipp and Vic Hannon lead the prompted parade and horse show festivities with crowds flocking for parades, beard contests and riding events.
The Cameron School Board approved a vote of confidence for the PTA and endorsed closer coordination with the PTA after the resignation of PTA president Mrs. E. O. Smith Jr. The board accepted resignations of coaches Murphy Webster and Bill Kruger and VHS teachers Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wiederkehr. The board also named Citizens National Bank as the school fund depository for 1959-61 and set committees to screen coaching and teaching applicants.
Cameron prepares for Western Week with the Saddle Club Parade at 5 30 p m Friday and horse shows at Wilson Ledbetter Park. Entries are expected to exceed 150 Southwestern contestants across gaited and quarterhorse events with trophies funded by local businesses.
Milam County recorded six total accidents in June with six property damages and no personal injuries or fatalities. The total property damage amounted to 2275 dollars.
The Cameron American Legion will hold a special meeting at 8 p m on July 28 at the Legion Hut near Wilson Ledbetter Park. The gathering invites members to discuss Legion affairs and plan upcoming community events.
Chamber President Milton Schiller notes growing interest in period costumes as old time women dresses and gamblers outfits appear across Cameron. The windup of the Cameron Horse Show is scheduled for tomorrow and Saturday, drawing local staff and residents.
Wilson Grain Elevator and Milam Grain Co report first mile loads this season. Wilson Elevator records two loads on Saturday brought by Thomas Jefferson and Charles Steward totaling 77,840 pounds. Milam Grain Co says first load arrived Monday from O. S Collins as crop outlook remains tentative amid weather risks.
Dist Highway Engineer CB Thames snips a ribbon to open the four lane US 77S through Cameron with Bryan county district and state highway officials. Mayor Bassel Wilson, County Judge Don Humble, KA Perrin and Chamber of Commerce members attend the ceremony and first tour.
Lois Gelner profiles Cameron breeder John House, long noted for Joel Reed and a multi generation line of quarter horses. The piece recalls Joe Reed’s foundation role, offspring like Joe’s Last and Leo, and House current stallion Beans, with House at 86 seeking more champions in Cameron.
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