Bobcat Trapped After Hen Theft Prompts Trap Rally
Walter Senkel of Cameron reports his 10 traps captured a 27 pound bobcat that had tripped all devices while raiding his hen flock three miles west of Jones Prairie. He finished the big cat with a shotgun and plans more traps to catch its mate. Local signs mark Cameron’s entry as two Welcome signs go up on US 77 north and SH 36 west. Cameron Science Fair at Yee Gym draws large student turnout showing growing interest in physical and biological sciences with an electrostatic generator drawing laughs and sparking curiosity.
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Senkel
Jones Prairie
Cameron
Milam
Chamber C. Commerce
US 77
SH 36
Do You Remember adds new column in The Herald
The Herald publishes a new weekly feature Do You Remember reviewing Cameron and Milam County news from 40 years ago. Miss Gloria Boyls, teletypesetter editor and circulation manager, will edit the column as the seventh regular feature.
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the Herald
Cameron
Milam County
The
Herald
Gloria Boyls
Tejas District Scout o rama set for Cameron April 4
Area Scouts plan a Scout o Rama at Simon George Hall in Cameron from 6 30 p m to 9 p m on April 4 Tickets are on sale through Scout units in Milam and surrounding counties Scouts from across Central Texas will display skills by Cubs Boy Scouts and Explorers Officials expect a large turnout and first Cameron resident scout executive Kennedy notes tickets available locally and through Milam County towns
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Craig Wallace
Boy Scouts of
Cameron
Tejas
Berts Kennedy
Simon-George Hall
Texas
Kennedy
Milam County
Milam
Falls Counties
Funeral Services Wednesday For Mrs. Messimer
Wynna Messimer died at 2 p.m. Monday at a daughter’s home in San Antonio after an extended illness. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Green Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. E. J. Davis officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by four daughters Gladys of Houston Mauryne of San Antonio Isabelle of San Antonio and Mrs Gordon Williams of Galveston. Pallbearers named P M Wolf Wyatt Wolf Rube Johnson J L Marak Ray Westbrook and M C Duncum.
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Wynna Messimer
San Antonio
Chapel of Green
E. J. Davis
Oak Hill Cemetery
Messimer
Ad Hall
Milam County
Cameron
West Main Street
Gladys Messimer
Girl Scouts Dads To Attend Banquet At Methodist Hall
Cameron fathers will be guests of their girl scout daughters for the annual father daughter banquet at the Methodist Fellowship Hall. About 100 scouts and their fathers expected for dinner at 6 30 p m. Miss Marie Meyer Area Scout Executive of Austin to be special guest. John Moeoring a 16 year old Rockdale magician will perform after the dinner.
Alcoa Reopening Potlines At Rockdale Brings 60 Jobs Back
Alcoa announced the weekend decision to reopen one potline at the Rockdale Works, with about 60 workers recalled. The plant, part of two Texas aluminum operations, had four potlines in operation after layoffs earlier, as business conditions improve.
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Rockdale
R. R. Sugg
Rockdale Works
Alcea
Pittsburg
IGC
Texas
Point Comfort
South Texay
Chamber To Host Industry Caucus At Country Club
Industrial representatives from major utility companies railroads and other interests meet Cameron's Chamber Industrial Committee at the Country Club at 4 pm Wednesday March 18 to exchange ideas and promote local industry. Special guests from Texas will attend the annual Chamber banquet hosted by Lester Williams chairman and committee members.
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Country Club
Cameron
The
Chamber of Commerce
Richard Moseley
Texas
Chamber
Industrial Committee
Lester Williams
Hilliard
Thomas
FE. A. Perrin
Charles Smith Jr
Henry Liebman
Bill Burns
Jack Prescott
Former Cameron Resident Mrs McDermott Dies in Kerrville
Mrs. Charlie McDermott, a former Cameron resident who lived in Junction for years, died in a Kerrville hospital Tuesday at 12:30 am. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 pm from Cameron Presbyterian Church with Rev. W. W. Johnson of Dallas officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Charlie McDermott of Junction, two daughters Lucille M Goode of Dallas and Frances McDermott of Kerrville, two sisters Bess A. Triges and Myrtle Arriett, both of Cameron, and two grandchildren.
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Charlie McDermott
Cameron
Kerrville
McDermott
Junction
Presbyterian Church
W. W. Johnson
Dallas
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lucille M Goode
Frances McDermott
Bess A. Triges
Myrtle Arriett
Knights of Columbus Recollection Day at St Monica's
The Knights of Columbus sponsor a Sunday day of recollection at St Monica's Church for all men of the parish and guests. The Rev Frank Briganti will lecture. he writes for Lone Star Catholic and previously taught in Cameron. The program runs from 11 am to benediction at 4 pm.
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Knights of Columbus
St. Monica's Catholic Church
Frank Briganti
Lone Star Catholic
Cameron
Yee High School science fair crowns winners in biology and physics
Crowds of 500 to 600 viewed Yee High gym displays as Judy Shapiro won first in Biological Sciences for penicillin growth. Turner Newton took first in Physical Sciences with an electrostatic generator. multiple students earned second through honorable mentions in both divisions. Top three winners advance to the University of Texas Science Show, with prize money donated by the Cameron School Board and PTA.
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Judy Shapiro
Turner Newton
Yee High School
Yee High Gym
Miss Shapiro
David Shapiro
David Barkemeyer
James Barta
Frances Jackson
Lanette Laffere
Veriene Cochran
Annette Dodd
Becky Foster
Pat Wilkinson
University of Texas
Banquet Tickets Sell Fast for Chamber Event
A capacity crowd of 450 is assured for the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet with 400 tickets open to the public and 50 reserved for out of town guests. New officers include Milton J. Schiller president Dr S H Richardson first vice president and Richard Williams second vice president. The event at 8 pm March 18 at the First Methodist Church center will feature speaker Dr Arthur A Smith of First National Bank Dallas and musical entertainment by Yee High School swing band. The McCullin Award will cap the evening honoring local leaders.
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Chamber of Commerce
Narvie Caperton
Milton J. Schiller
S. H. Richardson
Richard Williams
New First Methodist Church
Arthur A. Smith
First National Bank
Dallas
Smith
Cameron
Herald Announces Spring Paint-Up Drive in Cameron
The Cameron Herald launches a Spring Paint-Up campaign inviting homeowners and firms to improve property appearance. A weekly honor roll will list participants including Wiese Lumber Co Milam County Farm Bureau Cameron Auto Supply Milam Theatre Lewis-Chili Shoe Store New Cameron Drug and more as the drive coincides with city and chamber efforts.
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Cameron Herald
The
Herald
Cameron
Iesses
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Yee School
Wiese Lumber Co
Milam County Farm Bureau
Cameron Auto Supply
Milam Theatre
Lewis-Chili Shoe Store
New Cameron Drug
McIntosh's Schigut’s
Farley’s Diner
Fuchs Hatchery
City Clears Way For Marak Road Project
The Cameron City Council approved a $2500 settlement to Matt Zarosky Sr. to finalize city right-of-way for a 10 mile farm to market road crossing about two acres of his land. The road will intersect SH 36 near Cameron and cross Zarosky property east of the county road toward Marak and Yarrellton. Council also urged bids on a vacated city lot on US 77 and moved an equipment shed to a new southeast Cameron location.
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Matt Zarosky Sr
Cameron
Zarosky
Marak
Yarrellton
Final tally shows five candidates unopposed in Cameron elections
Incumbent Cameron city officials on the council and school board will run unopposed after filing deadlines. Councilmen Richard Moseley Lincoln Mendick and Hayden Lawrence drew no opponents as the April 7 city election approaches. School board incumbents Niley J Smith and Dr. David Shapiro seek re election on April 4. Officials expect a light vote with unopposed contests. Other council members include Sam Houston Roy Griffith. Cameron Independent District board members are Dana Monroe Max Howard Dr Gue Evans F W Vogelsang and President H B Pressley. Dr Shapiro completes his first three year term while Smith finishes the unexpired term of Don Humble.
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Cameron
Richard Moseley
Lincoln Mendick
Hayden Lawrence
Niley J. Smith
David Shapiro
Cameron Independent District School Board
Dana Monroe
Max Howard
Gue Evans
F. W. Vogelsang
H. B. Pressley
Dr. Shapiro
Smith
Don Humble
Funeral Services For Dave Angell Held Tuesday
Funeral services for 86 year old Dave Angell were held at Marek Burns Funeral Home with Rev. Aubrey Russell officiating. Angell died Monday at his Cameron home after living there four years. He was a retired farmer from Walkers Creek area and a member of Walkers Creek Baptist Church. Burial followed in Walkers Creek Cemetery. Survivors include his wife two sons three daughters four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
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Dave Angell
Marek-Burns
Aubrey Russell
Angell
Cameron
Walkers Creek
Ivy Angell
Houston
C. QO. Angell
Starrett Hickman
Joe Robinson
Albert Noack
S. Newman
Milano
Deany Ingram
Franklin
Minnie Whitley
LC Angell
Ed Angell
Monty Angell
Dave Whitley
Aubrey Hightower
J. E. Whitley
Charles Ingram
B. F. Angel
Dodson Becomes Jasper Station Partner In KTXJ Ownership
Glen Dodson is named one of three new owners of KTXJ in Jasper Texas joining Frank J. Carpentier of Cleveland and J C Howard of Sheperd. FCC approved sale and license transfer February 25. Dodson son of Eddie and Mrs Dodson of Cameron attended Yee High and Texas A&M College and will move with the others from Cleveland to Jasper in May.
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Glen Dodson
KTXJ
Jasper
Texas
Federal Communications Commission
Dodson
Eddie Dodson
Cameron
Texas A&m College and Radio and Television School
Dallas
First Baptist Plans Revival March 15 22
The First Baptist Church in Cameron announces a revival from March 15 to 22 led by Evangelist the Rev. John E. Lewis with song leader Roye Blackmon, director of church education and music, under pastor Rev. Aubrey Russell.
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First Baptist Church
Cameron
Aubrey Russell
John E. Lewis
Roye Blackmon
Cameron and vicinity forecast fair through weekend
Weather notes show Cameron and nearby areas expect continued fair conditions with partly cloudy skies today and Friday. Last week temperatures ranged from a high of 39 to a low of 52 with records of 31 to 65 in March.
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