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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
1
Voters in enlarged Cameron district will decide on assuming bonded indebtedness after annexing Ad Hall and Marlow districts. Election at Yee Gymnasium opens 8 pm Monday and closes at 7 pm. Annexed districts add $401 755 valuation. Ad Hall $276 300 and Marlow $125 435.
Scarborough farms east of Cameron on US 77, 125 acres, raises registered polled Herefords and sheep. He plans sodding with coastal bermuda, uses creep feeding, and avoids floods by moving cattle early. Nine years at the site, formerly a dairy farm run by Joe Thompson and Willie Mees.
Mrs Minnie McCoy aged 77 died Tuesday in an Austin hospital. Services were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Phillip Luckey Chapel in Rockdale with burial in Rockdale Cemetery. Survivors include three sons Claude McCoy B F McCoy and Gaylen McCoy. two daughters Katy Lee Wooley and Bonnie Taylor. one brother Charlie Jenness. nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Rev A W McCullin Jr was ordained an Elder in the Methodist Church at ceremonies in Houston as Texas Conference Methodists met for their annual session. His parents from Cameron attended along with a Methodist Laymen conference. He was reassigned to the Carthage Circuit where he has served the past year.
Nine Cameron firemen will return Friday from a week-long state fireman's convention in San Antonio. Attendees include Chief Carl Bifck Fire Marshal John Eanes Cameron Secretary John Andres truck driver Frank Richter Sr and Cameron racing team members Eddie Kohutek Jimmie Thompson Capt Jerry Mikula Vaughn Jenness and Jack Logan.
Sergeant O L Luther of the Bryan Sub Station released Brazos Burleson Milam Lee and Robert son Counties Rural Traffic Accident Summary for May. The Highway Patrol area investigated 40 accidents with 26 property damage 14 personal injury and none fatal. Property damage totaled 33145 with 29 persons injured and no deaths. Increase of 16 accidents and a death decrease from April 1958.
Milam County Farm Bureau directors vote to sponsor a queen contest July 17 to honor Texas farm and ranch girls. Open to daughters or sisters of members aged 16 to 22. judging on appearance poise and personality. County winner advances to district in September. district winner receives trip to the state convention in Corpus Christi November 9 to 12.
Trucker dies after a semi trailer crash on US 36 near Lamesa, with burns reported from the collision. The incident was described in a local column recalling past transport mishaps and community observations.
Gayland Bullock a 24 year old truck driver died from burns after his semi overturned and burst into flames on SH 36 west of Cameron around 1 30 a m. The wheat laden load about 20 tons was a total loss as fire crews battled flames for about an hour and then attempted to free him. He was en route from Lamesa to Houston when the accident occurred officials said.
A frame Hazel wood house in the 300 block of South Walnut Street burned at 10 a.m. Monday. Firefighters battled for over an hour but could not save the structure. The cause is undetermined. Firefighters also put out a grass fire near Newton Hospital with no damage.
The state highway department seeks permission to conduct a traffic survey on all state and national roads within the city limits. Mayor Bassel Wilson said permission was granted to remove temporarily roadway signs for analysis. The survey aims to cover city limits to city limits, with recommendations on traffic control and speed signs to follow.
The 4-H Round-Up in College Station marked 50 years of 4-H Club work in Texas with guests Milam County figures. George Banzhaf, Milam’s long time agricultural agent, received honors for 38 years of service including 32 years as agent and six as Emeritus. He began his Milam role February 1, 1908. Mrs Lessie Boggan of Milano, an early girls tomato club member, also attended.
County Attorney Robert Nelson warned candidates and the public that he will investigate any complaints about absentee ballot violations in the upcoming Democratic primary on July 26. He outlined two voting methods and noted required witness and doctor signatures for physically disabled voters.
Milam County Tuberculosis Board re-elected Clais Green to a second term as board president Tuesday evening. The meeting named Mrs. R L McGee as executive secretary and Mrs. J 2 Lewis as assistant executive secretary. Emma Hardie became secretary treasurer with Dr S H Richardson as first vice president and Mildred Wheeler as second vice president. Executive board includes Green, Mrs John Thomas, W W Wilson, Ray Dorsett, Mrs George Triggs, and Rev Gerald Cobb. The board approved a 1600 dollar budget for next year and accepted the resignation of Mrs Dorothy Hyder.
The Rev. A. F. Russell of the First Baptist Church in Cameron will lead a revival at the First Baptist Church in Gause from Monday night June 16 through Sunday night June 22 with services at 7 45 each evening. Max McClaren serves as music director.
Funeral services were held at 4 p m Tuesday at Phillips Luckey Funeral Home Rockdale for Mrs W E Gaither who died Monday afternoon following a heart attack Born in Mooreville Texas she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Bowman She married W E Gaither in 1908 They lived in Cameron before moving to Rockdale eight years ago She was active in church and community work and a member of the Methodist Church Cameron History Club and Rockdale Reading Club Survivors include her husband a daughter a grandson five sisters an brother and many nieces and nephews
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