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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1965
Page
1
A plump guest at the Waldorf Hotel recalls a past expensive meal he could not pay and asks the headwaiter to remember the prior incident. The headwaiter apologizes, but the guest insists on revisiting the issue, blending humor with a social jab.
Eugene Smitherman named Cameron's Outstanding Citizen for 1964 and receives the McCullin Civic Award at the Chamber of Commerce banquet. A crowd of 340+ attends as Smitherman is presented the silver loving cup by Forrest Sapp. He is praised for church, Red Cross, Salvation Army, youth programs, and local radio work.
The Shell Oil Company No Nell Ross, a Smackover wild cat in southeastern Milam County, was drilling rapidly at 7,500 feet by Tuesday. Spudded Feb 24, it reached 3,300 feet in its first week. The well, near the Adone Estate site, draws strong interest as Shell again withholds details.
Milam County Commissioners Court will meet with architects on Tuesday to review preliminary plans for enlarging the Milam County Courthouse. The project by Dawsey Joiner Coburn and King Architects would add 10 745 square feet for a total of 25 265 square feet, freeing basement space for storage and addressing long standing overcrowding.
Walter Meyer director of marketing for the Texas Farm Bureau will speak at Milam County Farm Bureau’s 20th Annual Celebration on March 18 at 6 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. The program includes student reports, local music, and a pig drawing for members’ children ages 8 to 16 with a March 18 registration deadline.
Milam County poultry growers will receive baby chicks Friday at 4 p.m. on the courthouse lawn as part of the annual program. The Cameron Chamber of Commerce Poultry Committee plans a May 8 show and banquet with proceeds funding cash prizes for 4H and FFA participants.
Retired Cameron merchant Herman J. Folschinsky aged 74 died at home Friday. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday at the United Church of Christ in Ben Arnold with Rev. Robt Kalkbrenner officiating. Burial followed in Ben Arnold Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Selma Lorenz, one son, six daughters, two brothers, five sisters, 17 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Green Funeral Home arranged the services.
Bill Arthur Belt 51 of Milano died Tuesday morning in a Temple hospital after several weeks illness. Funeral services were held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Green's Chapel with Rev. Eric Williams officiating. Interment followed in Rice Cemetery. He leaves three sons W A Belt III Austin Antony Eric Belt and John Stephen Belt of Houston. three daughters Peggy Rae Belt of Houston Patricia Jo Crizgers of California and Rebecca Suzanne Belt of Houston. his parents Mr and Mrs W A Belt of Milano. one brother Jim Belt of Milano. four sisters Mrs Tom Bullion of Taylor Mrs Vivian Denby of Port Neches Mrs Mary Jo Heitmann of Pasadena and Mrs Imogene Willie of Cameron. and two grandchildren.
Mrs Annie Henrichsen 79 died Sunday in a local hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Marek Burns Funeral Home with Rev J E Lafferty officiating. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Born May 28 1885 in Burton she lived in Cameron since 1910. She was a Baptist Church member. Survived by son Walter Henrichsen Edinburg and two great grandchildren.
City council named August Kunz J. J. Heitman and W. H. Lucas to serve on the new equalization board for the coming year. Jail masonry repairs were discussed and work is expected soon. Cameron swimming pool preparations include painting and repairs for summer use.
Cameron Lions present Tibby the Magician in a Friday March 12 show at Yee High School Auditorium starting 7 30 p m with acts by Lions quartet and Yee High sextet. Tibby will perform a levitation illusion as crowds watch a downtown blindfolded entry and a police escorted courthouse circle. Tickets cost 1 00 for adults 50 cents for students and free for preschoolers.
Cameron Schools superintendent Charles Zeigler named District Commissioner for the Tejas District Boy Scouts heading a staff of neighborhood commissioners from Cameron Rockdale Milano Gause Thorndale Bremond Rosebud and Buckholts The staff supports Cub masters Den Mothers Scoutmasters and Explorer Advisors and conducts monthly Roundtables for program briefings.
Marak School Trustees and County School Superintendent H. D. Maxwell will meet Cameron School Board at 7 30 p m at Ben Milam School to discuss annexing Marak District. Cameron trustees may act on administrator contracts review textbook committee report tax office reports and routine business.
Cameron Junior Chamber of Commerce members sponsor the Safe-Driving Road-e-o on April 4 for drivers under 19 with licenses. Local top winner advances to state eliminations then competes with 59 states and DC for $4,900 in scholarships and a Comet Calienta at the Washington finals. Contact any Jaycee member for details.
W S Turner of 907 N Nolan filed for election just before the filing deadline becoming the fourth candidate for three council seats in the April 6 election. Turner, a retired teacher and substitute at O J Thomas School, is likely the first Negro to seek a Cameron City Council post. He opposes Starrett Hickman for place three. Zotz runs unopposed for place four. Wied holds place five. Marak seeks a second term for a third seat. Absentee voting runs March 17 to April 2.
Cameron Library Board and project architect David Carnahan of Waco will discuss final materials and design for the proposed Cameron Public Library on East Fourth Street. Board president Mildred Thornton says the final discussion paves the way for bidding funded by Cameron residents and contributors.
A 12 member committee conducts a voluntary survey of Cameron business needs with about 150 firms. Chairman R T Adams says if results indicate need a more specific survey will follow and no business commitment is involved. The group met to hear a Texas Education Agency advisor on vocational training prospects in public schools.
Cameron Junior Chamber of Commerce will elect new officers at its March 16 gathering led by President Jack Terhune. The session begins at 7:30 p.m. in Simon-George Hall, marking the organization’s first year with a banquet and officer installation planned.
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