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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1972
Page
1
Herald editor Bess Jeter hesitates to enter the Folk Fete Beauty pageant due to a hole in her bathing suit. The piece also reflects on leadership, confidence, and Martin's expressive laughter.
The author observes two children, Martin and Leslie, noting their distinct sexes and styles. They reflect on how early experiences shape growth, wondering what futures await them and whether small actions can influence outcomes. The piece muses on preserving spontaneity and hope for a better future.
Max McClaren announces a Vocational Office Education program funded by state and federal sources to train disadvantaged adults in typing shorthand and bookkeeping. The five county effort includes classes in Hearne Caldwell and Thorndale with more planned in Lexington and Rockdale starting mid June.
School superintendents in Mar lin Rosebud Lott and Giddings seek adoption of the program starting around September 1. The commercial skills classes extend the Adult and Continuing Education effort in five counties. Jack Dennis Ruzicka Cameron teacher in Buckholts coordinates the VOE program.
Georgetown officials consider a two person buddy system at the city pool after the drowning of a 16 year old youth last week. Lifeguards found the boy at the bottom of the pool and the measure aims to ensure swimmers monitor each other and summon help when needed.
The 9th annual Somerville Stampede drew over 2,000 attendees with 168 contestants over two days. Total prize money reached 3170 dollars as Miss Veronica Maldonaro was crowned rodeo queen.
The 36th World Champion Fiddlers Festival will be held June 9 at Crockett Caldwell. Defending champion Louis Franklin of Whitelight will attempt to defend his 1971 crown won before nearly 12 000 visitors.
A Belton area chamber of commerce industrial committee will meet Tuesday to discuss plans for an industrial park. Growing interest from businessmen and efforts to attract new industry to the Belton area are noted as key motivations.
Lee Murray Jurode formerly of Hearne and Joann Adams alias Mary Brown face murder indictments alongside John Edward Swift in the Hearne banker and family killings. Swift charged in Canadian County Oklahoma with death of a fourth suspect. Jail secrecy maintained to protect witnesses Adams and Jurode after relocation.
A 22 year old man and two juveniles were taken into custody by Rockdale police in the May 16 burglary of Pink Horton's Rainbow Grocery. Gerald Cox aged 22 of Odessa faces burglary charges and the juveniles were turned over to Sheriff Carl Black.
Jack Gibson 35 veteran aviation executive and vice president at American Airlines is named special aviation consultant to Texas State Technical Institute. Dr Roy Dugger president of TSTI says Gibson will focus on stimulating aviation related jobs and industry at TSTI tour location.
Milam County Sheriff Carl Black investigates vandals who entered Milano school by window last week. A 48 passenger bus was damaged and sorghum syrup poured through the science room and hallways and on the trophy case. Coat racks overturned and trash scattered. every seat on the bus cut with a pocket knife. Estimated damage over $200 and a bus tire was deflated.
The urban renewal effort in the downtown mall block advances with rubble removal and debris pickup to begin this week. Rehabilitation ongoing on the former Oldsmobile building for Eplen Furniture, with planned demolitions of the Lowenstein building and others on Main Street. McCullin notes material delays slow some work and Irving's Department Store relocation deadline remains July 1.
Pony League slate runs June 6 to June 10 featuring Cameron Blue Cameron Maroons Rosebud Hearne Astros and Cameron Rebels at 8 p.m. Minor League includes Giants Lions White Sox Hustlers Yankees Tigers with games June 6 and 8 Little League hosts Yankees Indians White Sox Braves starting June 6. Girls softball begins practice Monday at Yee Campus with four teams forming and a $1 registration fee.
Garland M. Shelley retires after 30 and a half years as Rogers postmaster. Installed November 22, 1941 when a postcard cost one penny and a letter three cents. Mrs Shelley served as clerk through the years. Community praises their friendliness and accommodation as they depart.
Ondrej's Blacksmith Shop on West Batte Street in Dutch town joins the Folk Fete tour. Owner Will Ondrej, 86, still works 40 hours weekly, with a gas forge of his own design, acetylene and electric welding, and a staff including Adolph Tomasek and Willie Joe Stoklas Sr.
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