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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
1
In Corpus Christi Martin and Les found numerous shell crabs in a motel room, especially the bathtub and wash basin. The crabs clanked as they moved and were placed in plastic buckets for a Sunday return trip. They worried about a possible raccoon and a snake near a pond with goldfish.
The piece discusses F M L Frogs and transplanted turtles entering a pond, crabs exploring the area, and resident reactions. It contrasts local wildlife with Gulf memories and notes a raccoon stealing a fish one night. The Herald apologizes for misnaming Mrs Cecil Meyer in a page one photo.
The annual Milam County crops tour will start at 8 a.m. from the post office with stops at farms along Highway 77 Yarrellton and Farm Road 2269. Topics include grain sorghum and cotton variety tests, insect control, southern corn rootworm, and a final stop at Joe Glaser’s Buckholts fish farm to discuss cage catfish operation and fingerling production.
Buckholts American Legion Post 519 and Ladies Auxiliary sponsor a July 2 fish fry picnic at SPJST Hall Buckholts with bingo country store and all you can eat fish. One thousand pounds of fish will be fried serving 4 30 to 7 30 p m. Arnold Schiller band performs dance at 8 p m. proceeds benefit the American Legion Post 519 building fund.
The Ben Milam Savings and Loan Association begins operations after insurance approval from the FSLIC. Executives announce temporary quarters at 112 West Second Street across from the Post Office, with a new building under construction on the corner site. Officers include E. L. Wied as president and Roy M. Engram as executive vice president. The firm plans Milam County wide service, offers 5 percent on passbooks, 5 and three quarter percent on one year certificates, and 6 percent on two year certificates for deposits from $1,000 or $5,000. The capital stock and surplus total $300,900.
A $290000 loan approved for Southwest Milam Water Supply Corp will fund service to Minerva Chriesman Hanover Blackjack and Tanglewood. The loan, not for expansion, completes a contract to serve 447 customers with 341 already connected. Construction should begin to finish the current phase. customers must disconnect from their old system before tying onto the new one. It is a state health board regulation.
The Texas Veterinary Medical Association and the Texas Animal Health Commission urged revaccination of all horses previously immunized during the Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis outbreak. TVMA President Dr. Wallace R. Larson and TAHC Executive Director Dr. H. Q. Sibley cited Mexico outbreaks, a dog and coyote with antibodies in Texas, and current weather conditions favorable to mosquitoes as risks. They stressed weeks of study and consultation led to the decision to act for public safety.
Texas DPS Director Wilson E Speir estimates 58 people may die in traffic crashes during the 102 hour July 4 holiday from 6 p m Friday June 30 to midnight Tuesday July 4 One third of fatalities could involve a single vehicle and speed alcohol are key factors He says Operation Motorcide will push rapid collision reporting and heightened patrols to curb tolls with all officers on duty and media cooperation.
Byron Rose schedules Rose No. A 1 G. R. Hurt wildcat in the Cherokee Navarro Field southeast of Milano as a confirmation test for the lower Austin Chalk. The permit reaches 6,500 feet with the Chalk as target. nearby wells include Rose No. 1 Hood and several shallow Navarro wells on multiple leases. The test aims to verify Austin Chalk development in the field after earlier Edwards Lime tests and Chalk pay shows.
At the five day 24th annual IWC gathering in London, whale hunters urged to curb harpoon use while conservationists press for strict limits. Debate centers on blue, fin, sei and sperm whales with talks of a 10 year moratorium and debates over maximum sustainable yield and the species’ future.
A Sunday horse show at Pettibone arena on July 2 starts at 2 p.m. It is an all-trophy event with high point saddles awarded at season end. Events include western pleasure barrels pole bending egg race keyhole girls goat tying and calf roping for ages 13 and under and 14 and over. A rodeo is planned for July 14 and 15 at the same arena.
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