Milam County Deep Wildcat Slated Near Clarkson
Oil operations in Milam County include a 7,500 foot deep wildcat planned by D. L. McCrary of Calvert at the No. 1 C. M. and Joe S. Gibson near Clarkson. The test, previously drilled to 5,900 feet in 1952, faces potential Smackover targets and ties to nearby projects by Humble and Texas Gulf Sulphur.
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Milam County
D. L. McCrary
Calvert
C. M
Joe S. Gibson
Clarkson
Cameron
G. L. Reasor
Humble
Mexia
Limestone County
Texas Gulf Sulphur Co
Cotton Valley
C. C. Calton
Harris Sentenced 25 Years In Murder Case
The State of Texas v Freddie Lee Harris ended with a guilty verdict and a 25 year sentence for the murder of J L Ferrow known as Buddy Washington. Witnesses described the stabbing and key events leading to the fatal night. The defense rested without putting Harris on the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Freddie Lee Harris
Harris
J. L. Ferrow
Buddy Washington
Bob Nelson
Bill Black
Ferrow
Thether
Tlow
Mrs Gilleland Undergoes Surgery in Taylor Hospital
Mrs. R Gilleland underwent surgery at Johns hospital in Taylor Wednesday morning and is reported resting well. Her sister Mrs Floyd Har grove of Austin visited Thursday and another sister Mrs Marvin Be aty of Fort Worth will arrive in Taylor Friday to be with her during the hospital stay. TRADE IN CAMERON
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Gilleland
the John’s Hospital
Taylor
Gilleland
Floyd Hargrove
Austin
Marvin Beaty
Fort Worth
21 AA Gains Free Ride Into Regional Play
Coach Leo Jackson hails the 21-AA bye which eliminates bi district games and seeds Cameron Belton Taylor Georgetown Rosebud and Rockdale into regional competition. The schedule lists a Sept 9 opener at Uni Heights and a Homecoming clash with Georgetown among key dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Jackson
Cameron
Jackson
Texas
West Texas
Belton
Taylor
Rockdale
Georgetown
Rosebud
Motion Denied in Coffield Case Trial
In District Court Judge O D Graham denied DeWitt Langford and counsel a new trial against H H Coffield and W L Pickins citing no new evidence. Langford’s team expressed intent to appeal the ruling after the decision Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Langford
H.H. Coffield
W. L. Pickins
O. D. Graham
Langford
Graham
Farm Bureau Beauty Contest Opens Entries for Queen Pageant
The Milam County Farm Bureau announces the local Miss Farm Bureau Beauty contest with a July 21 climax at Simon George Hall. The winner advances to district in September and on to state in Fort Worth, then the American Farm Bureau convention in Chicago with expenses covered. Entries due July 15. blanks available at the Farm Bureau office on Houston Street Cameron.
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Farm Bureau
Miss Farm Bureau
Fort Worth
American Farm Bureau
Chicago
Lenora Bickett
Houston Street
Cameron
Simon George Hall
Lee Farm Bureau
Milam
112 Year Old Granddad to Observe SFD Day in Temple
Col Walter Williams, 112, Civil War veteran and grandfather of Mrs. Gene Blake and Mrs. Gus McLane of Cameron, will be guest of honor at Santa Fe Diamond Day in Temple on June 29. Despite a wheelchair, he hopes to ride in the parade with Santa Fe officials and dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Williams
Texas
Gene Blake
Gus McLane
Cameron
Temple
Hood
Proud
Texas Brigade
Santa Fe
Illiams
Franklin
R E DeSpain Dies Rites Held Wednesday
R E DeSpain of 501 North Milam street died at 10 p m Monday at Newton Hospital after seven weeks of illness. Born July 17 1897 he lived in Cameron about four years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and First Christian Church. Funeral at 4 p m Wednesday June 1 at Greens Funeral Home Chapel with Oak Hill Cemetery burial. Graveside rites under Masonic Lodge. Survived by widow a sister Mrs George Sublett Huntsville Alabama two step sons R C Nicholson and B M Nicholson in Houston and several nieces and nephews.
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R. E. DeSpain
North Milam Street
Newton Hospital
DeSpain
Cameron
Masonic Lodge
First Christian Church
Chapel of Greens
Oak Hill Cemetery
George Sublett
Huntsville
Alabama
R. C. Nicholson
B. M. Nicholson
Houston
200 Boys Enrolled in Summer Leagues. Volunteers Sought
Coach Leo Jackson reports rapid progress in the Summer Recreation Program with 200 boys registered across four leagues. The call goes out for more volunteers as managers and assistants are still needed for several teams, with contact at 692 or field meetings.
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Leo Jackson
Jackson
Alrady
Little League
John Florida
Wayne Mann
Ed Manning
Edwin Adams
Pooch Fikes
Allen Dodson
Guy Rivers
William Voglesang
Presbyterian Bible School Starts Monday
The annual Presbyterian Bible School begins Monday morning at 8 30 for two weeks ending June 15. Classes for all ages up to sixth grade will use age specific texts taught by Mrs F E Jackson Jr Mrs Edgar Sell and Mrs H L McClaren in Kindergarten and Mrs Conrad Jekel Jr Mrs Jerry Schiller and Mrs Edwin Adams in Primary. See Bible School page 10.
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Presbyterian Bible School
F. E. Jackson, Jr
Edgar Sell
New Police Rules Bring Many Meter Changes
City officials report parking meter changes under a new Police Report ordinance. Meter proceeds rose as more residents bought permit stickers, with 5 sold in April and 20 in May at 4.00 each. Officers note quicker ticket payments to gain a 0.75 or 0.25 discount, and enforcement now emphasizes red meters and speed-limit compliance to boost district safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Terry
Terry
Milton Sehilee
Yee High School seniors receive diplomas at athletic field
Eighty three Yee High graduates were awarded diplomas at an open air commencement on Yee Athletic Field. The program featured music from the Yee band under Francis Cox, with several Texas themed addresses by students and staff, and diplomas presented by Cameron School Board president Dr Clifford Swift and superintendent W T Hanes.
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Yee
Yee High School
P. m
Morey Churchill
Francis Cox
Yvonne Storey
Texas
Lillie Ann Jekel
John Carroll Russell
India
Rimsky-Korsakov
Ann Wimberly
Frances Michalka
Wayne’ Fischer
Sanford M. Layfield
W. T. Hanes
Pr. Clifford Swift
Cameron School Board
Yee High
Mendelsshoa
Milam County Reports Weekly Disease Totals
Strept throat cases rose in Milam County for the week ending May 28 with 11 cases. Other illnesses included four mumps two measles one chicken pox one syphilis and one gonorrhea reported by Dr. John Bryson, head of the Milam County Health Unit.
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Milam County
John Bryson
Yee High School Awards Honor Students at Assembly
Final awards for the school year were presented at Yee High School with principal S M Layfield announcing the election results for student council. Francis Cox distributed band medals from the recent regional contest and eight top citizens per class earned an all expense paid trip to Galveston.
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Yee High
S. M. Layfield
Francis Cox
Patsy Skeen
Mary Jo Varner
Bernice Zarosky
Janis Jistel
Elizabeth Newton
Billy Hensley
Mary Jane Vogelsang
Janice Bridges
Peggy Burke
Lorene Conley
Dorthy Dillon
Gloria Harber
Rita Moran
Evelyn Vybiral
Barbara Jo Young
Theodore Henderson
Barbara Mondrik
Nick Nabours
Annetta Schandler
Betsy Vogelsang
Galveston
Albert Mondiik
Carroll William Boecker
Edna Vybiral
Lilli Ann Jekel
John Morris Duncum
Jimmy Rettig
Theresa Wohleb
Joyce Wallace
Cub Scout Circus Planned At City Park Friday Nite
A Cameron community event, the Cub Scout Circus sponsored by Pack 213 with Lions Club help, will run Friday at City Park starting 6 30 pm. The program features side shows, games, and entertainment followed by the circus with Cubs as lead performers and badges awarded to Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and Explorers.
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Cub Scout
City Park
Cub Scout Pack 213
Cameron
Cameron Lions Club
E. O. Schiller, Jr
Wm. Vogel
T J O Neill To Get M D Degree June 3
Timothy J. ONeill of Cameron will be among 150 candidates for Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. The exercises June 3 will feature Dr. F J L Blasingame as principal speaker and Rabbi Louis Feigen delivering the invocation and benediction.
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Timothy J. O’neill
Cameron
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston
Texas
F. J. L. Blasingame
Wharton
Blasingame
American Medical Association
Texas Medical Association
Logan Wilson
Louis Feigen
John Sealy Hospital
Henry and Rosa Ziegler Memorial Hospital
T. J
Ray O'Neill
Yee High School
Yeemen
Yee High
University of Texas At Austin
Beverly Garner Returns Home For Holidays
Beverly Garner a Texas Tech senior in Lubbock arrived Friday for a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Hick Garner Miss Garner will teach in the Vacation Bible School in the Austin District of the Baptist Church The school in Austin opens June 3 and lasts nine weeks
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Beverly Garner
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Hick Garner
Miss Garner
Austin
the Baptist Church
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Farrow, Jr
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Freddie Lee
Minnie
Hudsons Garage
Weir
Joe Lee Harrison
J. L. Farrow
Freddie
Daddy
Katie
Wshington
Dave Makey
R. Gilleland
Tee
Burlington
Fred J. Hodges
Buckholts
Robert Jurgmann
Thorndale
D. M. Phillips
Tracy
Sharp
Val Verde
Jeice Charles
Guise Ceisbach
Jones Prairie Maysfield
Sville
Charles Bailey
Bivery
Clarsson
Jon Malyastik
Cynthia Lange
Fritz Boss
Milano
R. A. Gregory
Marlow and Hoyte
T. R. Allen
S. W. McClaren, Jr
Ben Arnold
W . Angell
Ad Hall
Alex Groppel
W. T. Whatley, Jr
Pony League
I — Joe
Fire Department
Rotary
T. J. O'Neill
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