12 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1969
Page
1
A fragmentary reflection on space ambition and civic pride dominates Milam County coverage. The piece recalls John Glenn's 1962 orbit, mentions a forthcoming moonshot plan tentatively set for July 16, and juggles quotations from Montesquieu and poets to frame public interest and audacity.
Cameron Public Library posts a summer hours plan through September 1 with no evening service. Hours are 10 30 to 12 30 and 1 39 to 5 30 Monday to Thursday, 10 to 1 30 Friday, and 9 to 4 Saturday, reflecting reduced weekday evenings.
Milam County 4-H members Michael Darilek Wayne Jistel Julius Tepera and Melvin Hollas won the state poultry judging title at College Station on June 4 with 2597 of 2790 points. Darilek led individuals with 874 of 900 while Wayne 870 Julius 849 and Melvin 10th. They earn a trip to Chicago for the national contest and Milam County Agent J De Moore coaches the team through tough training and “lots of hard work.”
Mrs. Robert Halpain 51 died Monday at 11 25 a m in a temple hospital born December 27 1917 in Milam County Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the Marek Burns Funeral Home chapel with Rev C C Snodgrass of Abilene officiating Burial was in the Marlow Cemetery She was a member of the Marlow Church of Christ Surviving are her husband Robert Halpain of Cameron seven sons and four daughters, a brother, two sisters, and 13 grandchildren.
No rain was reported in the Cameron area over the past seven days. Temperature readings for June show lows and highs ranging around the mid 60s to mid 90s, with mixed conditions across stations.
A Texas historic marker will be placed on the Green-Butte House in Cameron by the Texas State Historical Survey Committee. Dedication timing to be announced. the marker will label the home a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark marking early Cameron housing and local history.
Friday night at Cameron Little League Park an exciting game turned risky as foul balls hit two spectators and a car. Mrs. Billy McCall, 409 West Main, was injured when a high foul ball struck her head, requiring four stitches. she is hospitalized in Newton. An unidentified man was hit in the stomach by another ball but escaped injury, and a car windshield was shattered by a ball. Mrs. McCall, mother of eight, said she remains dizzy. X-rays showed no fracture or concussion. Billy Hornung, president of the Little League Association, urged spectators to sit in the stands and watch the batter to avoid foul-ball accidents.
The St Edward Hospital Development Fund remains open to contributors and pledges through July. Hospital officials will open bids for a new 1 million dollar hospital July 10 with groundbreaking soon after. A June 28 benefit dance at Simon George Hall features The Spine Culture, proceeds to fund.
Cameron School trustees meet tonight to discuss desegregation efforts, resignations, personnel elections, and a leave policy proposal. Supt. Dodson says the tax rate for the coming year will be set and the band budget will be discussed.
Cameron urban renewal committee members will meet Friday morning with Fort Worth HUD regional officers for what is hoped to be the final Part I hearing. Attending are A. W. McCullin Sr., E. A. Matula, and Mayor E. A. Perrin. The plan, under Fort Worth HUD review after corrections, aims for quick submission to Washington with a notification date not yet set.
Cameron United Fund announces new officers and directors for 1969 70. Elected to the board are Rev Wirt Skinner Alvin Meyer Delbert Burlison and Mrs Charles Chandler. Officers include Dana Whestenbawn president Bernay Dusek first vice president Hurrison second vice president Mrs Norma Wallace secretary and William Kelm treasurer. Rev John Geiser and Burlison Kelm and Mrs Wallace join Budget and Admissions committee.
Work at Cameron Airpark continues on the plane parking area with excavation completed and ready for a four inch gravel layer after a six inch excavation for a 100 by 490 foot space was refilled. A two inch asphalt topping will finish surfacing funded by a $590 grant from the Texas Aeronautical Commission with city labor and state materials.
Swimming lessons start June 23 at Oyatu. The Cameron reel offers two week sessions of ten lessons each. For information call 697-4131 between 2 and 7 pm.
Police said stop signs were reinstalled at 6th Street and Travis Avenue after weekend crashes injured five people and damaged five cars. Drivers on 6th were cited for failing to yield to cars on their left in both incidents.
Cameron Five Department answered two calls on Monday including a cross fire on North Palk Street and a trash fire at City Park. No damage was reported.
The 25 acre Wilson Ledbetter Park on Salem Road has roots dating to 1914 when Lizzie B. Wilson deeded land for a playground and park for residents. The lake and former facilities hosted church groups, scouts and veterans, but pollution, maintenance challenges and limited funds cloud its future. Local groups propose riverbank sod, deeper lake work, and a silting pond, while city priorities focus on roads and urban renewal.
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