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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1957
Page
2
The Cameron Herald dates back to 1860, with Don Scarbrough and John Cardwell credited as publishers in the historic newspaper’s early ownership era.
Drought concerns rise as Central Texas faces hot sun after heavy May and June rain. Agriculture data from Texas predicts higher crops statewide this fall with wheat at 33.8 million bushels, corn 39.1 million, and oats up, while cotton remains unannounced. Milam County could yield up to 25 000 bales with 46 500 acres. The key remains timely rainfall to revive soil moisture.
Dear editor, JA critiques the idea that higher mortgage interest helps reduce other costs. He jokes that paying $10 more on a home loan could free $10 for groceries or gasoline, a satirical take on the new money policy and the high cost of living.
Barbara Ann Barron died Friday morning at a local hospital. She was born in Cameron on December 24, 1956. The Rev Aubreguly Russell officiated at the 2:00 PM service Saturday at the First Baptist Church. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her parents Mr and Mrs N E Peanut Barron one brother John Earl Barron and grandparents Mrs William Pelix and Mr L L Walton.
Mid-County reports heat as a major topic with families and pets reacting to scorching days. A couple quarrels over cooling, children fuss as hot car restraint tests patience, while a cat named Sno finds relief atop the refrigerator and beside the air conditioner as summer heat intensifies.
Texas Comptroller Robert Cavert warned the state will need $6 million more over two years for the teacher retirement system due to a pay raise and near-balanced revenue estimates. He said the revenue fund could hit a deficit earlier than expected. Travis County jurors take a two week break before resuming ICT collapse and legislative bribery probes July 23.
A compiled church directory lists congregations across multiple denominations in the area. Entries include contact numbers, service times, and pastors such as Rev. Bradshaw, Rev. Bowley, Rev. Duda, Rev. Kallus, and Rev. Gerskovich, with worship and Sunday School schedules across parishes like Episcopal Church, Gospel Tabernacle, Jehovahs Witnesses, Church of Christ, Nazarene, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and more.
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