Garbage Trucks Pass Homes Not Following Regulations
The Sanitary Department began enforcing curb placement rules on Monday June 25 in Cameron with nearly half the stops passed due to cans not out large or uncovered. Health officials frown on open cans and rainwater from uncovered lids. Tuesday activity rose to about two thirds of expected pickups as crews aim to standardize weekly routes and times once cooperation grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Department
Green Addition
W. D. Bigbee
Bigbee
Cameron
Health Department
Artificial Breeder Sees First Milam County Calf Result
James E. Luckey of Cameron of United Breeders of Texas reports a Brown Swiss heifer calf born by artificial insemination on Thurmond Williams’ San Gabriel place. Calf weighed 120 pounds, sired by a purebred bull, using frozen sperm. Luckey notes about 200 pedigreed sires are available and 10 percent of local dairymen use the system. He expects 300 to 400 more calves this year in Milam Williamson and Bell counties. The method, 16 years old in dairy industry, aims at affordable top genetics with proper herd management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Luckey
Cameron
United Breeders of Texas
Thurmond Williams Place
San Gabriel
Breeders Association
Milam, Williamson and Bell
Luckey
Guernsey
Jersey
Ayrshire
Tri-County
Milam
Bell and Williamson Counties
Thurmond Williams
James Luckey
U. B. of T
Czechoslovak Society Plans Mass Initiation July 1 at Marak
Sixteen CSA Degree Staff from Illinois arrive by train in Cameron on June 30 for a two day stay. On July 1 at 2:00 p m at Country Bar Hall Marak the Mass Initiation of new CSA members will be held with photos by B B Studio Cameron. Emil Bartosh Orchestra will provide music for dancing. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marak
Czechoslovak Society of America
Grand Lodge of
State of
Ilinois
Cameron
Lodge
C.S.A
Emil Bartosh
Moulton
Texas
Four Cameron Boys Seek Enlistment On Buddy Plan
Four Cameron youths J L Kirk Robert Wayne Thompson Bobby Brindley Williams and Benny Lee Kennon plan to enlist in the 498th Engineer Battalion at Fort Ord California as part of a Buddy Enlistment. About sixty recruits will depart Dallas July 9 from Milam Bell and Coryell counties to the California station. If they pass tests in Dallas they will remain together for a three year tour with the unit, which will ship to Europe as a Gyroscope unit within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Kirk
Robert Wayne Thompson
Bobby Brindley Williams
Benny Lee Kennon
498Th
Engineer Batalion
Fort Ord California
Dallas
Texas
Milam, Bell and Coryell
California
Dermody
Temple
Engineer Batallion
Europe
Methodist Bible School Ends With Picnic Friday
Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church hosts a week of activities with a film on The Life Of Christ and a box filling for a migrant center. Perfect attendance certificates will be awarded. Teachers lead Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior groups with chairmen and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church In Progress
Migrant Center
Christ
James H. Kahler
James Barr
Sandra Smith
M. C. Ponder
S. D. Ripley
Stuatt Perkins
W. H. Garner
Bob Foster
Becky Foster
Carol Ann Sanders
Rita Reid
Judy Miles
Jack Tomlinson
Niley J. Smith
Marlin Harris
Vera Perrin
Carol “Ann” Heitmann
Stores Closed July Fourth Observe Independence Day
A Chamber of Commerce poll of merchants decided that most stores will close on July 4 to observe Independence Day. The decision reflects a broad consensus among local business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
City Employes Coming Going In the City
City secretary duties shift to Mrs. Alton Fuchs as Miss Wilma Holloway departs for Houston. A new combined police fire desk sergeant position is opened after temporary coverage by W R Allison. The 54 hour role blends police and fire duties with on call standby, while Bill Richter seeks relief from night shifts in the reformatted setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Aileen) Fuchs
Fuchs
Wilma Holloway
Miss Holloway
Houston
Police-Fire Department
W R. Allison
W. Second Street
Fire Department
Brady
Bill Richter
First Friday Night Fellowship At All Saints A Success
The Friday gathering at All Saints Episcopal Parish House drew about fifty youths who enjoyed table tennis dancing and music on June 22. Chaperones praised the event and plan to continue the teen fellowship weekly with improvements expected for the next gathering in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints
All Saints Episcopal Parish House
Cameron
Insured Cotton Acreage Should Be Released
Milam County farmers with cotton crop coverage under Federal Crop Insurance Policies were urged by Joe C. Denson to obtain releases of insured acreage before any alternative use, including Soil Bank participation. The release follows inspection and appraisal by the Corporation adjuster. unreleased land used otherwise must be appraised at least equal to coverage. Cooperation ensures potential indemnities and Soil Bank payments, which do not affect insurance indemnities, but require compliance with policy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Joe C. Denson
Soil Bank
Denson
Waco Cameron Scouts Sail Colorado River Adventure
Nine Explorer Scouts from Waco Post 36 and Cameron Post 84 embarked on a week long canoe trip down the Colorado River aboard guided by Harold Renner and a Camp Tahuaya guide. Renner leads Post 36 while Turner Newton and Allen Dodson Jr. join from Cameron. They plan to return Saturday and report their experiences next week. additional Scout Troop 83 and Cameron Post 84 members will camp at Camp Tahuaya near Belton starting Sunday evening July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Cameron
Harold Renner
Tahuaya
Colorado River
Renner
Turner Newton
Allen Dodson Jr
Cameron Post 84
Rev
John Solomon
Scout Troop 83
Explorer Post 84
Camp Tahuaya
Belton
Cameron Takes Thorndale 13-5 In Sunday Tilt
In Milam League Cameron beat Thorndale 13 to 5 Sunday June 24. Sapp and Florida powered Cameron while Drummond and Stigall led Thorndale. Tompkins and Stratton each had four hits for Cameron. Stigall hit a homer for Thorndale. Sapp was the winning pitcher with Tompkins relieving in the seventh. Drummond took the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Thorndale
Sapp
Florida
Drummond
Stigall
Tompkins
Stratton
Cameron Merchants Decry Bank Saturday Closings
Cameron merchants urge explanation for slack Saturday business attributing to banks closing Saturday afternoons. They cite government regulation and full-service requirements, leading to higher payroll costs, clerk turnover, and calls to match nearby towns. Banks express willingness to cooperate while defending the trend as part of modern life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Texas
Alcoa
Rosebud
Falls
Belton
Bryan
Marlin
Marble Falls
Taylor
Georgetown
Floral surge to bloom Austin as state florists meet
The Texas State Florists Association holds its annual convention July 8 to 11 in Austin, promising an all flower city with displays in hotel rooms. More than 1500 florists are expected, with a design school led by Arthur Black and guest artists from several states, as cities and garden clubs plan visits to the elaborate arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas State Florists’ Association
Flower Design
Bernie Hillen
City Planners Conspicuous By Their Absence
The Cameron planning commission formed on Tuesday night with only three of twelve nominees and two commissioners present. Albert Matula Bennie Archer and Richard Moseley attended the 7 30 meeting. City Attorney Bill Black explained the commission’s purpose and the next meeting was set for Thursday night July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Cameron
Albert Matula
Bennie Archer
Richard Moseley
Bill Black
Planning Commission
Highway Patrolman Jack H Straley On Duty In Cameron
Highway Patrolman Jack H Straley, 26, of Tyler Texas, with wife Mildred and 2% year old daughter, is stationed in Cameron. Sharon Lane has moved to Cameron to join the Texas Highway Patrol. Straley is a Public Safety Division academy graduate with a diploma earned June 8 and a Tyler Junior College alum. The Straleys, Baptists, reside at 607 FE Sixth in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack H. Straley
Cameron
Tyler
Texas
Mildred
Sharon Lane
Texas Highway Patrol
Training Academy
Public Safety Division
Tyler Jr. College
Straleys
The
Baptist Church
Rita Reid to Attend National Future Homemakers Conference
Rita Frances Reid, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank H Reid of Cameron, will be a delegate to the 1956 National Convention of Future Homemakers of America at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago July 26. A Yee High School senior and FHA member since 1953, she has served as chapter vice president and area third vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Frances Reid
Frank H. Reid
Cameron
Future Homemakers of America
Conrad Hilton
Chicago
Yee High School
FHA
W. T. Whatley
U. S
Territories
Rita
American Home Economics Association
The
U.S. Offfice of Education
American Vocational Association
Rev Bradshaw Ordained Deacon in Richmond July 3
The Right Reverend John E. Hines will ordain Richard Jeter Bradshaw to the Sacred Order of Deacons at Calvary Church Richmond Texas on July 3 1956 at 10 30 a m Bradshaw recently completed seminary training at Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest Austin and will serve as Vicar of All Saints Episcopal Mission Cameron He will replace Reverend Harland M Irvin now Vicar in charge of St Thomas in Rockdale Bradshaw and his wife with five children will move to Cameron sometime in July
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Hines
D. D
Episcopal Diocese of
Bradshaw
Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest
Austin
All Saints Episcopal Mission
Cameron
Harland M. Irvin
St. Thomas
Rockdale
Unity in Faith Prayer Verse Reflection
A short prayer asks Christians to grow in faith and knowledge of Christ. It requests unity in love, faith, and spiritual maturity, ending with a blessing for all believers.
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Billy Ross Thompson
Joe Thompson
Alameda California Air Base
Yoe High School
Methodist Bible School
Waco-Cameron
Colorado
Politicos
Arthur Black
Orange, Texas
Ed Henderson
St. Louis
Art George
Palmetto, Fla
Scotta Thompson
Ardmore
Okla
John Hancock
Red Garrison
Port Arthur
Andy Wyllie
National Education Association
Junior Historians
Order of the Rainbow
Yee High Band
First Christian Church
Richmond
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