McDonald Wins Milam County Runoff in Democratic Primary
W T McDonald carried Milam in the Democratic Primary runoff for the Criminal Appeals Court seat defeating incumbent Lloyd W Davidson by 362 to 192. Total 554 votes, with heavy turnout in Cameron and Rockdale boxes. Bowmer led first round in Milam and Bell Counties. Davidson seeks a second term on the state court.
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W. T. McDonald
Bryan
Milam County
McDonald
Lioyd W. Davidson
Criminal Appeals Court
Temple
Jim D. Bowmer
Milam
Bell
Cameron
Box Davidson McDonald
Rockdale
Davidson
State Criminal Appeals Court
Council Approves Move To Install 18th St Ditch
The Cameron City Council approved drainage ditch installation on 18th Street to relieve flooding and mosquito breeding sites near St. Edwards Hospital. The measure includes compensation to property owners for rights to clear drainage and fund paving costs in nearby Lamar Street. The council also raised natural gas prices by 5.4 cents per MCF and approved a 32 foot pavement expansion for Lamar area residents along with HVAC and lighting improvements at the city facilities.
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North Aus County
Lamar
Coleman Duncum
Noroper
Dwicht
Price
Gladys Pittman
Fred Cavanaugh
Cameron
Heid Price
St. Edward's Hospital
Duncum
Lone Star Gas Co
Charlie Burke
Texas Railroad Commission
Lamar St
Equalization Board
Equalization
C. E. Triggs
C. E. Akers
Bartle Crenan
Tobacco filters and gimmicks spark industry nostalgia
The author laments a return to all tobacco products with new cigarette filters. He recalls childhood experiments with smoking and critiques advertising slogans from Madison Avenue. The piece satirizes the industry's dependence on gimmicks to attract smokers and questions what a thinking man's filter really is.
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Cameron Herald
Encyclopedia Britannica
Pruitt To Head North Milam Fund
The North Milam United Fund names Hinton Pruitt as president for 1960-61 with Richard Williams as first vice president and Bill Crenan as second. A 28 member board includes Ed Laywell, Drayton McLane, Bob Nelson, and other local leaders. the fund plans to report how agencies use donations.
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North Milam United Fund
Hinton Pruitt
Richard Williams
Bill Crenan
Burlington
Henry Liebman
Ed Laywell
Drayton McLane
Bob Nelson
E. B. Yager
Earle Pearson
Frank Tomasek
Buckholts
Bill Burns
Crenan
Liebman
Buster Griffin
Yarrelton
Don Humble
Gerald Cobb
Ben Arnold
Henry Schuttle, Jr
Bill Crockett
James Kahler
David Shapiro
Pruitt and Williams
W. L. McIntosh
F. E. Jackson
Morris Eplen
Jack DuBois
Elizabeth Zelisko
John Schigut
F. H. Foster
Perry Holder
James W. Perry
Pruitt
Milam County
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Red Cross
Salvation Army
North Milam
Newton Memorial Hospital faces loss without wider support
Newton County officials report $34,025 raised toward a $350,000 hospital project, with a $50,000 Cameron pledge needed to avoid losing the plan. The 28 bed, one floor site north of the present building may rise to $400,000, aided by Hill Burton funds and a federal grant, but only if Milam Countians contribute promptly.
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Newton Memorial Hospital Advisory Board
Cameron
Newton Memorial Hospital
John Linn Scott
Austin
Hill - Burton Committee
Milam Countians
Cameron School Board to hear roof and pressbox bids
The Cameron School Board meets 7:30 tonight to hear committee reports on reroofing Yoe Gymnasium and expanding Yoe Field pressbox. They will review Coach Bill Bates athletic budget estimates for 1960-61 and set a return deadline for teachers contracts.
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Cameron School Board
Bill Bates
Rainfall Notes and Temperature Record
A heavy rain totaling 84 inches fell in the area on Tuesday while the week’s high reached 99 degrees and the low is not specified in the text.
Newsstand Price Now 10 Cents for The Cameron Herald
The Cameron Herald raised its newsstand price to 10 cents per copy due to higher newsprint and production costs. It remains the last major weekly in Central Texas to adopt the 10-cent rate, with home delivery at $2.50 per year in Milam County and trade area, $3.00 in Texas, and $3.50 outside Texas. Newsstand copies are available in Cameron grocery stores, drug stores, and restaurants.
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Cameron Herald
The
Herald
Texas
Milam County
Trade
Cameron Gro
Milam
Cameron 17-19 Baseball League Meeting Set
Cameron Little League officials announce a 5 30 p m Friday meeting for boys aged 17 to 19 who want to play baseball this summer. New head coach Bill Bates will attend and a schedule with out of town teams will be set for the Cameron 17 19 age bracket team.
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Cameron Little League Baseball
Bill Bates
Cameron
Cameron Businesses Get Interior Upgrades This Week
Improvements in Cameron include interior decorating at Kuehl's Barber Shop Jane's Beauty Salon and Lincoln Mendick offices. The 100 block North Houston saw work at First National Bank Schigut's and Esslinger's with ongoing projects at Cameron Bowling Lanes Texan Cafe and a new roof for Cameron Country Club. Additional street and drainage work and US 77 projects in the county are planned and underway.
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Cameron
Kuehl
Jane’s
Lincoln Mendick
North
Houston
First National Bank
Schigut’s
Esslinger’s
Texan Cafe
Cameron Country Club
Austin
12Th
16Th Sts
Lamar St
Travis
Country Club Road
Columbus Ave
Minerva
Rockdale
Lee County
Western Week to Boost Cameron Show with Proclamation
Western Week officials expect Gov. Price Daniel to sign a 1960 proclamation for a July 11 to 16 event in Cameron and Milam County. Aimed at promoting the Saddle Club Show July 15 and 16, plans include parades, Western acts, square dances, and widespread publicity in downtown stores and bearded resident promotions.
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Price Daniel
Cameron
Milam County
Daniel
Jack DuBois
Red Cross Appeals for Clothing for Chilean Disaster Areas
Milam County Red Cross asks for clothes to aid children in Chile after quakes and tsunamis devastated the region. Donations accepted Wednesday to Friday, 8:30–10:30 am and 2:30–4:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church basement, Cameron. Cash gifts also welcomed to the Milam County Red Cross.
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Milani County
Red Cross
First Presbyterian Church
Cameron
Chili
Pacific Ocean
American Red Cross
Milam County
The
Earle Seeks Help in Cameron Mosquito Control
Public Works Supt J B Earle asks Cameron residents to cooperate in removing mosquito breeding sites. He notes the city has sprayed Cameron about twice and urges property owners to clean barrels and cans to improve local health standards.
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Public Works
J. B. Earle
Cameron
Case Settled For 2000 Before Jury Verdict
A civil damage suit Wallace T. Rudder vs. W. A. Rosanky settled for 2000 before Milam District Jury verdicts. Jury heard arguments earlier in the week. settlement occurred prior to final determination. A second Milam jury will hear Monroe B. Mauldin vs St Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Monday.
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Wallace T. Rudder
W. A. Rosanky
Milam District
Monroe B. Mauldin
St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co
Rudder
Rosanky
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Cameron and
Staffoto
18Th St
Fourth & Travis
City Hall
City Jail
Madison Avenue
Ben Milam School
O. J. Thomas
State Board of Control
LO June HI
DuBois
Asters
Earle
R. F. Zelisko
Charles E. Hensley
E. A. Russell
Clarence Hanel
Anton Vrazel
Raymond Pimpler
Alvin Harris
Griffin T. Burnett
Anton Moran
Anton Svetlik
John Tomek
Herbert Laffere
Jeannette Richter
Johnnie Richter
Cameron Kiwanis Club
Richter
Yee High School
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