02 Jun 1960
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
1
Officials released updated data this week as the Newton Memorial Hospital fund drive progressed detailing floorplan plans and projected allocations for the facility.
A novelty one million Houston buck bill circulates boasting Houston birth redemption, then shifts to 1842 bath tub controversy and 1843 bans on bathing. The text details a $350,000 to $400,000 four wing hospital layout with 25 patient rooms, 53 bed capacity, nurse station, multiple medical spaces, and extensive plans by John Linn Scott & Associates Austin. The piece ends with a Rotarian anecdote about Army draftees.
Milam County voters have a single race in the Democratic Primary runoff this Saturday with polls from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The sole contest nationwide is for the State Court of Criminal Appeals between incumbent Lloyd W Davidson and W T McDonald of Bryan. Davidson seeks a second term.
Rev. H. M. Bowley announced a revival at Cameron Gospel Tabernacle starting Sunday night at 7 45 p m June 5. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Senate Public Works Committee raises Brazos River Authority authorization from 40 million to 61 million. A telegram from Congressman Poage to Cameron banker Oxsheer Smith confirmed the increase as hearings examined needs beyond the 1950 40 million cap. The BRA program covers twenty three projects from Seymour to near Houston with Belton Stillhouse and Lake Whitney among already completed or underway works. Final funding awaits Senate and House approval before presidential action.
Newton Memorial Hospital advisory board calls for contributions to fund a 28 bed facility costing 350000 to 400000. They seek at least 50000 to match 160000 to 200000 in Hill Burton funds and 60000 from outside the county. Monthly pledges over 36 months acceptable. Contact Sealy Lamkin Building Cameron area HQ.
Bill Bates named new head football coach at Yoe High School invites 1960 VHS candidates to meet at 7:30 p m Tuesday in Yoe High Auditorium. He outlines Wing T variations and summer theory sessions ahead of August practice. Bates moved to Cameron from George West where his team was a semi finalist last year.
The Knights of Columbus host a family picnic at the K of C Hall on June 5. Each family brings a basket lunch while drinks are provided and evening entertainment is planned.
Readable fragments show May 31 activities highlighting volunteer drives and local group involvement aimed at aiding community projects. Organizers invite participation and emphasize daily service momentum across neighborhoods.
Cameron in Central Texas sees summer activities expand with the Cameron Summer Baseball program drawing a capacity crowd. Interior work continues on the Cameron Bowling Alleys eight new lanes with automatic pinsetters. The two day Western Week Saddle Club Horse Show starts July 15. The Cameron Municipal Swimming Pool offers lessons as heavy weekend traffic grows at the County Club golf course and the 77 Drive In. The Cameron Bowling Lanes expansion by the Columbus Club totals 125000 dollars and aims to reopen August 1.
Mrs Henry Plate formerly of Tracy died in the home of her daughter Mrs W M Ryan in Lubbock Saturday night Services were held at 230 p m Tuesday in Lubbock Mrs Plate had lived in the Tracy Community for about fifty years
Cameron gears up for its sixth annual Western Week with a two day gaited and quarterhorse show July 15 16. A grand parade begins July 15 at 5 30 p m with the gaited show at 7 15 p m and July 16 features junior and senior roping reining and cutting plus halter divisions. Officials anticipate hundreds of entries and thousands of spectators across Cameron.
About 500 fans filled Cameron Little League Park for the season opener with four teams in action. Bleachers overflowed and a parking squeeze prompted rapid temporary expansions as the summer program began amid revived local baseball fervor.
Milam County agriculture observers rate maize and corn conditions as good but urge a slow 3 inch rain to sustain a strong harvest. Milam cotton crops thrive in hot dry weather and cattle prices drift with seasonal cycles. Officials expect Milam to yield 20 000 to 25 000 bales of cotton this fall, aided by increased acreage under the soil bank plan.
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce launches a drive toward full participation by city businesses and professionals. Don Humble leads the effort noting cooperation and mutual aid as core values and highlighting the chamber’s role in serving agriculture and business for Cameron’s progress.
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