Meeting Raises Questions But Produce Few Answers
The Cameron fire department and city council discuss the unauthorized day off taken by Frank Richter and the hiring of Warren McCall as a combined police and fire standby driver. The panel weighs volunteer duties, 24 hour shifts, and fire credit amid long service. Mayor Weems backs the consensus after 35 years on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren McCall
Frank Richter
Richter
Griffith
Black
Cameron
Weems
Dolan
Bill Richter
Bill Black
Hearne
Rockdale
Rosebud
Dean White
Little River Irrigation May Be Profitable Tour Planned
The drought drives irrigation interest among Cameron area farmers in the Little River bottom. Central Texas 500 sponsors an irrigation tour to the Brazos bottom near Hearne to study methods and land prep. Departure from Henderson building in Cameron at 9:00 a.m. August 1. return by noon in Hearne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little River
Cameron
Central Texas 500
Brazos Bottom
Hearne
Henderson
Rainfall Averages Compare Cameron 1955 and 1956
Weather data from the Cameron Herald recaps monthly rainfall in Cameron with 1956 figures through seven months and contrasts them with 1955 levels. January shows 2.34 inches versus 2.44 in 1955, February 3.31 vs 4.70, March 0.43 vs 2.30, April 1.14 vs 3.15, May 3.41 vs 2.70, June .73 vs 4.07, and July none vs .38. The 1955 total stands at 28.85 inches, while 1956 totals reach 11.36 inches so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Cameron Herald
Prescott Named to Grievance Committee in Texas
Newton Gresham announced Jack W. Prescott's appointment to the Grievance and Grievance Prosecuting Committee for the 10th District of Texas. The panel will investigate and prosecute illegal practice of law in McLennan Bell and Milam counties. Term lasts three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Gresham
Houston
Texas
State Bar of Texas
Jack W. Prescott
Uth District of Texas
McLennan, Bell and
Milam
Prescott
Yoete
Incumbent Nelson Seeks Second Term As County Attorney
Robert C. Bob Nelson announces his bid for a second term as Milam County Attorney in the Democratic Primary on July 28 1956. He moved to Cameron in 1954 with his wife Alice and three sons and is 36 years old. Born in Lamar County he attended Baylor University in Waco earning BA and LLB degrees with honors and has practiced law since. His education was funded by earnings from professional football where he earned All Pro honors. Nelson is a combat veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C
Bob) Nelson
Milam County
Nelson
W. 6Th St
Cameron
Texas
Alice
Bobby
Jeff
Mike
Lamar County
Bryan
Baylor University
Waco
Lee Nelson
Precinct Conventions Set for Milam County Saturday
Milam County voters prepare for the Democratic Primary on Saturday July 28 with 45 precincts and two Rockdale plus two Cameron precincts holding night sessions. Precinct conventions will be held at 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm with chairmen urging full voter participation and strong turnout similar to May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
L. A. Petty
Rockdale
Cameron
Max McClaren
Pate
McClaren
Rabid Animals Increase in Milam County
Milam County reports rising rabies cases with seven local skunks killed and sent to Austin for testing and the same number of positive findings returned by the State Department of Health. Sheriff Black urged vaccination after a prized bird dog owned by T. C. Lewis was bitten by a rabid cat, warning residents to protect livestock by vaccinating dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
State Department of Health
T. C. Lewis
Marlow
Carl C. Black
Cameron
Sharp FFA Chapter Meet For Business And Social Event
The State F F A convention will be held in Dallas Thursday night July 26 1956 per local Advisor L R Thompson. Delegates Charles Moran and Dwayne Jekel attend. State Farmer degrees go to Clifford Angell Darrel Angell Petie Graham Clifford Morgan and Theodore Fuchs. The boys return home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
L. R. Thompson
Clifford Angell
Darrel Angell
Petie Graham
Clifford Morgan
Theodore Fuchs
Charles Moran
Dwayne Jekel
Plenty of Mud For Candidates Despite Extended Dreath
Journalistic column analyzes Texas governor race as chaotic with many contenders. It recalls 1941 Senate race when O Daniel trailed Lyndon Johnson, the warped tone of campaign fever, and how Price Daniel seeks Washington influence as the field remains unsettled.
Fatal Car Transport Crash Claims Ben Arnold Woman
A truck from A A and A Transport Co of Waco driven by Cyrus Richard Tucker collided with a car driven by Mrs Oxsheer Rice late Thursday evening. Mrs Rice, 43, died from injuries. Tucker and the gas laden truck were unharmed. Services for Mrs Rice were held July 22 at Marek Burns Funeral Home with burial in Ben Arnold Cemetery. Survivors include husband Oxsheer Rice two sons John and Frank a daughter Mary Ann Rice and six Reimer brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A
Ella Rice
Ben Arnold
Texas
Marek-Burns
Gerald Cobb
Oxsheer R. Rice
John
Frank
Mary Ann Rice
Hugo Reimer
Rosebud
Bill Reimer
Milano
Otto
Night Police Face Distracting July Lockup in Cameron
In mid July Cameron Police had a busy night with a drunk driver fined 59 dollars in county court for DWI after a light pole at Butte and Orchard was struck. Night Chief Brandenburg tracked the Fort Hood Texas suspect from the scene. A Buick remained impounded at Schiller Motor Company. Two young women from Waco and Taylor reported a car hospital visit for a cough and a brother sending 50 dollars amid the unfolding trouble. See Police Back Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Butte
Orchard
Schiller Motor Company
Waco
Taylor
Cameron Horse Show Draws Crowds at 1953 Event
The Cameron Saddle Club presents the second annual horse show at Wilson Ledbetter Park with about 1200 spectators. Master of ceremonies Roy Drury of Waco announced finals for mares and stallions across divisions with winners from Texan towns including Wharton, Waco, Weatherford, Gatesville, and Hempstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Cameron Saddle Club
Roy Drury
Waco
Wilson-Ledbetter Park
Water Board and County Attorney Stabilize Big Elm Creek Flow
Milam County landowners along Big Elm Creek secured assurances of water for stock. The action arises from a Bell County dam irrigation project and involves the State Board of Water Engineers and County Attorney Bob Nelson. Dam owner agrees to release water until a continuous flow reaches the confluence with the Little River, then may divert if downstream flows remain adequate. Landowners instructed to report any violations promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Elm Creek
Milam County
State Board of Water Engineers
Bob Nelson
Bell County
R. M. Dixon
Water Board
Nelson
Posele
Jim McGoldrick Jr Welcomes New Daughter on July 20
The McGoldrick family at 607 East Fifth Street celebrates the birth of Sharon Lynn, born at St Edwards Hospital on July 20 at 12 10 pm, with siblings Ricky Donna Sue also born that day. A 1957 debate asks whether to use one cake for all ages or separate cakes. Jim McGoldrick Jr works for the family business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McGoldrick Jr
East Fifth Street
Sharon Lynn
Ricky
Donna Sue
St. Edwards Hospital
Blood donations fall short as volunteers help Red Cross drive
Fifty four people donated a pint of blood at Cameron Bloodmobile on Friday underscoring shortages due to vacations and other activities. Twenty one staff and volunteers assisted including nurses and physicians while six donors reached the Gallon Club with over a gallon donated over years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
The
Red Cross
Nicky John Solomon
W. T. White
Leroy Massergale
Doris Chaney
Gladys McLane
Anton Moran
Frances Mikula
Horton Hess
Joe Simicek
Alfred Simicek
Lewis H. Johnson
Pauline McDermott
Wm. J. Evard
Carl M. Weems
Lorene Crouch
Annie L. Rogers
Alice Rhodes
Minta Cryer
Frankie J. Ebler
Jack W. Herron
Evelyn Hearne
Milam Guards Return from Nine Day Summer Camp at Fort Hood
Milam County's Battery C 649th Anti aircraft Artillery Battalion completed a two week encampment at North Fort Hood. The unit returned to Cameron by motor convoy and bus after a successful camp with field exercises and firing practice on RCATS targets. The payroll for the two weeks totaled 6872 dollars and 40 cents. Commanders praised cooperation and success of the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
North Fort Hood
Cameron
Texas
Reveille
Sugar Loaf
RCAT
Otto G. Zots, Jr
Cameron Saddle Club Parade And Horse Show Appreciation
The Cameron Saddle Club thanks all who helped make the parade and horse show a success and aims to make it an annual event for all ages. Sponsors honored include Minnie Stedman Insurance, Hanes, Wilson, Gaither Motor Co, Berniece Dress Shop, Johnny Graham, McIntosh's, Citizens National Bank, Duncum Motors, Mondick Grocery, Schiller Motors, The Florist, W. T. White, McLane Wholesale Grocery, Milan County Farm Bureau, Sheriff Black, Culpepper Hardware, Ideal Hatchery, Ted Kuehl Barber Shop, and Texas Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Saddle Club
Minnie Stedman Insurance
W. T. Hanes
Wilson
Joe S. Hickman
Gaither Motor Co
Berniece Dress Shop
Johnny Graham
MclIntosh’s
Citizens National Bank
Duncum Motors
Mondick Grocery
Schiller Motors
Glass
the Florist
W. T. White
McLane Wholesale
Milam County Farm Bureau
Carl C. Black
Culpepper Hardware
Ideal Hatchery
Ted Kuehl
Texas Power
White Sox Crowned League Champs With 5-1 Victory
The White Sox led by Le Roy Thompson and Tom Stratton defeated the Yankees 5-1 last Tuesday, with John Patterson earning the win and striking out four. Bobby Griswold led Sox bats, while Carol Fikes fanned six and walked five for the Yankees. The night also saw the Indians beat the Braves 7-5 in a mild upset, and standings show the Sox at 4-1, Yankees 3-2, Braves 1-3-1, Indians 1-3-1. The text closes with a prayer excerpt from James 5:16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sox
Leroy Thompson
Tom Stratton
Yankees
John Patterson
Carol Fikes
Patterson
Fikes
Allen Boyer
Yanks
Steve Malone
Bobby Griswold
Indians
Pete
Braves
Dillon
Herbert Thweatt
Sweeny
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Edinburg
Sharp Ffa
By James E. B. Patterson
Washington
Time
Morris Sheppard
Lyndon Johnson
U. S
Johnson
Texas Commons
O’daniel
Jerry Mann
Marty Dies
Edwin Waller
O'Daniel
Price Daniel
Daniel
Phillip Reimer
Walter Kosel
John Reimer
Walter James Bailey
Irwin Pelzel
W. F. Reimer
le Glass
Fritz Schwarting
Oilia Reimer
Rice
Gameron
William Brandenburg
Fort Hood, Texas
Maco
Caney
Doug
Jerry Gray
Wharton
Yellow Rose
Jerry Millar
Tom W. Cochran
Buckholts
Mace’s
Nugget
Dough
Mares
Nell Lynn
A. E. Kruse
Meron
Paul Huffman
Weatherford
Could
Lazy Daisy
Renee Boots
Frank Machac
Hempstead
Tex
Baby Doll
Dex
Gayle Thompson
Ft. Worth
Cody’s
Ovid Youngblood
Clyton Barton Cameron
Major Thunder
Millie Leonard
Milford
Shanghai
J. Allen Wright
Wharton and
Pierce
Judy’s Canejo
Drayton McLane
Dave Whitley
Carl Black
J. Sutter
John C. Solomon
B. A. Slavik
Blood Committee
Milam Coun
Revielle
James T. Terry
Peter F. Kunz
Battery C
Jesus
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