Prizes Awarded at Cameron Folk Fete Fiddlers Contest
The Folk Fete parade winners include Cameron German float first place with Georgetown and Bartlett chambers taking second and third. In the Old Fiddlers Contest at City Park, a 1-year-old boy and 71-year-old man top the age groups, with Carl Hopkins 11 winning under 59 and L. M. Long 71 winning 60 and over. Other young group winners include Parvin Hoffman and Herman Johnson. older group runners-up Earg Hillhouse and Archie Simmons. Numerous contestants from across Texas and nearby states competed.
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Cameron
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Bartlett Chamber of Commerce
City Park
Carl Hopkins
Humble
L. M Long
Ranger
Parvin Hoffman
San Antonio
Herman Johnson
Shawnee
Okla
Earg Hillhouse of
Austin
Archie Simmons
Rockdale
Joe Butler
Lott
Jack Lockhart
Rogers
Arch Donohue
J. L Hartnett
Marlin
A. F. Tessman
T. Y. Fisher
Cecil W. Johnson
J. R. Henry
San Marcos
Roy Adams
San Angelo
Hardy Ellison
Franklin
Johnny Smith
Pasadena
Jack Gandy
Temple
Ellis Windham
Houston
E. J Hopkins
Barnes In Race For Governor
Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes announces candidacy for Texas Governor at a State Capitol news conference. He is 33 and has held public office since 1960 including two terms as Texas House Speaker, the youngest to do so, and a successful 1968 1970 bid for Lieutenant Governor. City officials weigh zoning questions as Council considers next steps. The second session of swimming lessons begins Monday at the City Pool. call 697-9259 for details.
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Ben Barnes
Texas
Barnes
de Leon
Indians Top White Sox To Tie For Lead In Little League
The Indians beat the White Sox 11-4 to move level with the undefeated Cardinals at 4-0. Winning pitcher Dan Garcia left in the third after relief by Carl Bradley. Don Komar hit a homer and Dale Mueck led Indian hitters. Don Daniels was the loser and Carl Wolfington led the Sox at the plate. The Indians meet the Cardinals Friday night to decide sole possession of first place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
White Sox
Cardinals
Dan Garcia
Carl Bradley
Don Komar
Dale Mueck
Don Daniels
Carl Wolfington
Maroons Lead Pony League After 6-2 Win Over Rebels
Cameron Maroons stay sole top in Pony League at 6-0 after beating Hearne Rebels 6-2. John Barron hit a triple, George Whiteside a double, with Gary Hornung winning and Barron aiding in relief in the fifth. Cameron Bluejays fell 6-1 at Rosebud as Larry Orsay took the loss.
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Cameron Maroons
Hearne Rebels
Maroons
John Barron
George Whiteside
Gary Hornung
Barron
Hornung
Bluejays
Rosebud
Larry Orsay
Jeff Smitherman
White Sox run up 13 to beat Tigers in league game
The Minor League White Sox tallied 13 runs to defeat the Tigers 13 to 2 Monday night. James Mondrik hit a homer in the second, Tim Mitchan and Steve Vrazel homered in the third, and four more White Sox runs came in the fourth. Mondrik and Vrazel pitched for the White Sox. Tigers hurlers were Sarah and Sam Lewis.
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White Sox
Tigers
Mondrik and
Vrazel
Sarah
Sam Lewis
Benefit Baseball Termed Successful
ATuesday night benefit baseball game drew a standing room crowd as the Hit & Run's defeated the Queens 20 to 19. Proceeds from concessions totaled about 140 dollars with 85.27 donated, aiding the Little League Ball Park Fund and a new playing field.
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Queens
Hit & Run
Mom's
Little League Ball Park
Little League Auxilary
Charles Wolfington
Yoemen Roll Cen-Tex Rival Merchants 26 2 Undisputed Leaders
The Cameron Yoemen routed the Cameron Merchants 26 to 2 Sunday afternoon to stay the Cen-Tex League's only unbeaten team. Winning pitcher Wayne Kirk hit a two run homer while Burt Brown Mike Miller and Robert Brashear chased Merchant fielders with hits doubles and triples all game.
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Cameron Yoemen
Cameron Merchants
Wayne Kirk
Yoemen
Burt Brown
Mike Miller
Robert Brashear
Cen-Tex
Merchant
Milam County OKs crossing relocation payment
Milam County commissioners at their regular meeting approved paying 1400 to Missouri Pacific Railroad to relocate the US 79 railroad crossing at the Bill Gause property after highway changes made the current crossing impractical. They set Monday June 28 as the next Board of Equalization meeting.
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Milam County
US 79
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Bill Gause
Board of Equalization
Local Hardware and Service Ads List Prices and Items
A compiled ad segment lists numerous consumer goods and services with retail values. Items include cookware, cleaning, oil, electrical goods, pet care, automotive supplies, and dining options from multiple Cameron area businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thweatts
Precision Automotive Grinding Co
Gabrial
Bargain Oil Co
Amalie Oil
J. C. Penney Co
George Bowman
Cameron Seed Co
Eplen Furniture
Boston
Ben Franklin
Corbin Texaco
Golden Motor Oil Sae
Wieds Hardware
Coleman
Cameron Lbr. Co
Cameron Equipment Co
Dusek Pharmacy
Sunbeam
Anderson’s
General Electric
Deluxe
Montgomery Ward
The
Cameron Herald
Hudson's Furniture
Walled Lake Door Co
Irvings Dept
Jim Lafferty
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N. E
Peanut
Maroon
Patty
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
John Rosson
South College
Ed Magre
E. A Perrin
Lawrence Zotz
Starrett Hickman
Lester Turner
State Capitol
United States Senate
Yankees Colts
Braves Bears
Cameron Bluejays
Rosebud Hearne Astros
Cameron Rebels
Thorndale
Ath
Yankees Giants Lions Hustlers Tigers
Southwest
H.P
S. First St
Haggar
Weyenberg
Schigut’s
Cameron's
Cameron Noon
Lions Club
Bill's Dollar Store
Citizens Natl. Bank
Culpepper Hardware & Furn
Johnson's Cleaners
AMFM
Solid State Radio
Western Auto
Hefley - Stedman Motor Co
Ford Motor Oil
Don Roham Mobile Consignee
Mobil Oil Special
McLane Red & White
Cameron & Colonial Nursing Homes
Sunbeam Dry Iron
Kovar Gun Repair & Auto Service
Dodson Auto Supply
Archer Electric
Barretts Enco
Case Uniflo Motor Oil
Elleys
Hornung Hatchery
Ideal Poultry Breeding Farms Inc
Lewis - Chili - One Pr
Men’s Ranch Shoes
Mitchan Motors
Milam Grain
Western Auto Associate
Zebco
Milam Tractor
Massey Ferguson
Gulf Farm Center
Texas Nutrition
Texaco Ser. Sta
Chamberlain Meat Co
Home Guard
Milam Music
Duncum Implement Co
John Deere
Horstmann Tire
Firestone Champion Tire
Milam Transit
Schiller Pharmacy
Men’s Timex
Bernieces Dress
Leo the Lion
Sears
Schiguts Dept
Neil Barr Texaco
Green & Boedecker
First National Bank
Royal Chef
Sanders Enco
Case Enco
Motor Oil
Schiller
Mack’s Oil Co
Dairyland
Hensley-Russell Inc
Breds Mobil
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