Definition of a Gentleman Quoted by Cardinal Newman
The article discusses gentility in the modern era, arguing true gentleness remains noble despite cynicism. It cites Cardinal Newman’s definition via the Uvalde Bulletin, describing a gentleman as one who never inflicts pain, puts others at ease, avoids gossip, is fair and generous, and respects weakness in others.
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Ferther
Cerva Iles
Don Quixote
The
Uvalde Bulletin
Cardinal Newman
Nell Ross Wildcat Drilling Reaches 15197 Feet In Milam County
Shell Oil reports its Nell Ross no 1 wildcat in eastern Milam County at 15197 feet as crews fish for junk and prepare to drill ahead. The Smackover wildcat is permitted to 16000 feet, with logs run to 15187 feet. Brown & Smith oil drill in Rice Schoolhouse area awaits power to pump while four more shallow tests are staked.
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Shell Oil Company
Milam County
Nell Ross
Ross
Rice Schoolhouse
Brown & Smith Oil Company of
Houston
Henry Pattillo
City Fire Marshal Urges Weed Cleanup of Vacant Lots
Fire Marshal John Eanes says vacant lots overgrown with weeds breed mosquitoes and pose fire hazards. He urges citizens and owners to clear unoccupied properties to reduce summer fire losses. Letters have been sent to out of town owners requesting assistance.
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Cameron
John Eanes
Eanes
Cameron Rotary and Lions Aid Summer Baseball Benefit
Cameron area Rotarians and Lions Club members organize a community benefit game at Cameron Summer Baseball program to raise funds for equipment uniforms and activities. An earlier rainout shifted the schedule while fans are urged to attend the 7:59 p.m. event at Little League Field for family entertainment and program support.
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Cameron Rotarians
Lion Club
Cameron
Yee High Board Approves School Improvement Plan
Yee High trustees advanced a long range improvement program including updating science labs and facilities at Yee High School and Ben Milam. They approved renovating the Yee High science laboratory and remodeling PE, athletic, and home making facilities with bids opening July 3. A new reading program for grades 1–6 was approved and intercommunication systems were installed in several schools funded by Dr. W R Newton.
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Auworims
Osorious
Cameron Rho
Pica
Ber Milant School
Carol Henson
Ben Milam
Thomas Ecoach
Tommy Burns
Zeigler
OJ Thomas
Yee High
Ada Henderson
W. R. Newton
Zeiger
Frank Kemble
Herbert Wome
Kemble
Patsy Edmonds
Alice Hughes
N. Milam
George Kirk
Yee Gymnasium
Charles Zeigler
Science Research Associates
Caperton and Wells to Lead Cameron Industrial Foundation
Caperton and Wells were elected president and vice president to head a 15 member Cameron Industrial Foundation board. Henry Liebman becomes secretary treasurer as town meeting details progress plans to attract new industry and boost existing firms. A legal committee drafts by laws with county officials as co chairs and by laws due June 28.
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Cameron Industrial Foundation
Narvie Caperton
Bob Wells
Cameron
Henry Liebman
Texas Power & Light
Industrial Foundation
John B. Henderson Jr
Don Humble
Industrial Committee
Bill Burns
A. W. McCullin Sr
Eron Industrial Foundation
Caperton
Wells
Staffoto
Growers To Appear On Dub King Show
Milam County Junior Broiler Show participants will appear on the Dub King television Show at 5 p.m. Saturday. Growers sponsors Chamber Poultry Committee members and CC manager Mrs Barbara Smitherman plan attendance. Poultry committee attendees include Leo Fuchs J D Moore and Bill Arthur. Milam growers listed are Richard Vaculin Della Laywell Sandra Barta Jennifer Kostrom James Ray Zelisko David McClaren Kathleen Urben Arthur Jistel Alfonse Schoppe Michael Schoppe Melvin Hollas Leon Hollas Wayne Jistel Clifford Jistel and Melanie McClaren.
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Milam County
David McClaren
Kathleen Urben
Arthur Jistel
Alfonse Schoppe
Michael Schoppe
Melvin Hollas
Leon Hollas
Wayne Jistel
Clifford Jistel
Melanie McClaren
Summer Language and Sport Classes At Marak Hall
Rev. George Bonhard will direct free Saturday and Wednesday lessons in German and Czech languages as well as piano ping pong and tennis at Marak Community Center for children ages 6 to 12. Sessions run 8 a.m. to 12 noon starting June 19 with registration for tennis. Night courses for teens and adults are under consideration.
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Milam
Marak
George Bonhard
Bonhard
Marak Hall
Cameron Chamber backs Elm Creek Watershed project
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce endorsed the Elm Creek Watershed Project at a monthly board meeting. E A Perrin urged support while three chamber directors were named to attend a Milam County Commissioners Court session to discuss maintaining 16 proposed structures.
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Elm Creek
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
E. A. Perrin
Chamber
Forrest Sapp
Bob Wells
Henry Liebman
Milam Commissioners Court
Milam County
Cameron City Council Honors Fire School Attendance
City Council authorized sending two Cameron firemen to the A&M University firemen's school held July 25 to 30. Attendance will qualify Cameron for a 3 percent credit on fire insurance rates, per Fire Marshal John Eanes. The council also approved payment for a new sewer extension in the south Cameron area.
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Cameron
A&m University
John Eanes
Adams Named Franklin School Assistant Superintendent
R T Adams to become Franklin Public Schools superintendent effective July 1 replacing C A Reynolds. Former Cameron assistant superintendent and counselor since moving from Carlton, Adams led a Cameron steering committee on vocational course needs and has civic church ties with his wife.
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R. T. Adams
Franklin Public Schools
Cameron
Adams
C. A. Reynolds
Franklin School
Carlton
North Texas State University
The
First Methodist Church
Tax Bond Proposals Approved in Cameron ISD Light Vote
Cameron Independent School District voters approved the tax and bond proposals in a small Saturday election. Of 39 ballots, 38 were counted with 36 for Maintenance Tax and 37 for Bond Assumption, annexing Marak Common School District into Cameron ISD at a $1.50 per $100 valuation.
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Cameron Independent School District
Marak Common
Milam County
Marak
Cameron Ll.d
Cone
Felix Matula Jr
Charles Zeigler
Cameron I. S. D
Cameron I. S.D
Southern Pacific Proposes Route Shift and Service Cut
Southern Pacific plans to end the direct Waco to Rosebud rail line and route traffic through Cameron and Caldwell to ease right of way for Interstate 35 and Baylor campus growth. The company will file with the Interstate Commerce Commission to abandon 37 miles of track and aims to keep Cameron-Rosebud service via Santa Fe trackage if approved. Public use of the line has been light while a Cameron patron base remains.
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Southern Pacific Company
Cameron
Waco
Rosebud
Southern Pacific
C. H. Nelson
HW. R. Matrisciani
J. D. Tingle
Weeco
Caldwell
Ross
First Sts
Baylor University
Neilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Santa Fe
Jury Selection Begins in Seaton Trial Near Cameron
A forty eight man jury panel is summoned for jury selection in the Seaton trial. The case, an assault with intent to murder involving Larry Jackson, occurred near the West em Gar, six miles west of Cro eron. Dist Judge William Wallace will preside. defense is Robert L. Flett. prosecutor is County Attorney John B. Henderson Jr. Seaton, 17, of Cameron, was indicted by a Milam Grand Jury on April 22.
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Sth District Court
John B. Henderson Jr
Seaton
Cameron
Larry Jackson
Alea
Westem Gar
Croeron
Dist
William Wallace
Robert L. Fllett
Milam
Civic Improvement Plans Advance At Chamber Meeting
Chamber directors endorsed steps for city improvement including forming a Town Planning Committee to act on projects. Rev Freeman noted local Operation Check-up results and proposed posting a development plan billboard while planning a downtown clean-up and new stop signs study. The August 5 7 fair plans and board appointments were reported.
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Chamber
Secord
Forrest Sepp
Cca
Bob Wells
Cameron
Civic Improvement
Richard Freeman
Texas Power & Light Company
Milam
Monroe Fuchs
Town & Country Fair
Mildred Thornton
Charles Henson
Bob Ellett
Charles Chandler
Milam County Exceeds Cancer Crusade Goal
Milam County surpassed its $1,200 goal for the Cancer Crusade by 1995.15, with $3125.13 subscribed. County chair H. F. Staffelbach praised the effort, noting the drive was well ahead of schedule and the community should feel proud of contributing to the cause.
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Milam County
Cancer Crusade
H. F. Staffelbach
Staffelbach
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