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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1971
Page
1
The Milam Cameron Folk Fete festival reflects on fulfilled dreams and future growth. It notes increased attendance from 600 to about 1800 in recent events, suggests inviting German glee groups and marching bands, and praises local cooperation while recognizing challenges ahead.
Cameron United Fund directors met in the Chamber of Commerce office to elect officers for 1971 72 Delbert Burlison was chosen president Bruce Crook 1st vice president L W Stroup Jr 2nd vice president Mrs Charles Chandler secretary William Kelm treasurer Directors named Rev Pete Mc Cabe Ed Magre L W Stroup Albert Whiteside Bernay Dusek is outgoing president
Billy M. McCutchen, currently Hamilton County agent, will assume Milam County Agricultural Agent duties September 1 1971 replacing J D Moore who held the post for 22 years The announcement came from County Judge O B Harden and District Agent John Burleson following the Commissioners Court meeting McCutchen a Cryell County native and Texas A&M agronomy graduate has prior service in Lynn Eastland and Hamilton counties and has led improvements in 4 H and adult agriculture programs as district agents praise his leadership Moore retires August 31 after a storied Milam County career with many 4 H wins and national poultry judging successes
A rural cemetery near Cameron, North Elm Cemetery, is revived by a broad community effort spanning from New York to California. Since 1958 trustees led by J C Mayfield and Ed Westbrook organized improvements including fencing, an iron arch, an implement shed, and a rest room funded by donations from descendants and locals. The 14 acre site holds 715 graves with 140 represented families and 375 current members under officers Audis Lott Claud Bailey Bud Johnson and Imogene Eickenhorst.
Cameron city leaders approved a non exclusive cable TV franchise with TV Cable of Cameron to bring educational and local signals, and authorized surface work on a new three acre Little League Park northeast of Cameron Airpark with potential expansion for a second diamond. paving projects were reviewed including blocks along 10th to 12th streets and Austin Avenue, while a zoning inquiry on a new warehouse was discussed.
Drilling has started on the Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation project under W H McCormick as president. The 40 foot into the Hosetten Formation well near Rogers forms the first phase aimed at serving about 1800 people across Bartlett to Temple area with future expansion and multiple booster stations.
Kathy Price and Gary Meyer of Yoe High won silver medals at the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest at the University of Texas in Austin. Kathy is first chair bass clarinet and Gary first chair alto clarinet. both earned division two ratings after meeting regional criteria.
Cameron Urban Renewal Agency calls for bids to demolish the block west of the Milam Courthouse and nearby sites in nine block renewal area. Sealed bids open at 10 a.m. July 8 at CURA offices 112 East First Street. The project totals 776,885 dollars with prior progress including 21 of 33 buildings committed or purchased and plans to modernize streets and sidewalks.
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