Camerons Hosts Childrens Day With Smiley Burnette Appearance
Cameron and Milam County plan a Children’s Day on April 26 featuring Smiley Burnette, known as Ole Frog, performing jokes songs and impersonations on the courthouse lawn at 1 30 4 30 and 7 30 pm with autograph sessions after each show. The event targets children and is organized by local chamber committees with sales and merchant prizes during the day. Burnette describes himself as a western Toby and aims to amuse families with his blue shirt belt holster and worn hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiley Burnette
Cameron
Milam County
Ole Frog
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Burnette
Gene Autry
Roy Rogers
Toby
Frog
Temple Junior College Actress Wins 1962 Honor
Cilian Tops Field Miss Joyce Hannon, a Temple Junior College sophomore drama student, was named best dramatic actress at the 1962 Texas Junior College Drama Festival held March 8–9 on the Cooke County campus in Gainsville. Hannon portrayed Willie in This Property Is Condemned and earned the honor amid strong competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Hannon
Temple Junior College
Jon Wendt
Miss Hannon
Temple
Phi Theta Kappa
Delta Psi Omega
Yoe Band Members Win 22 Medals at Temple Contest
Twenty two Yoe High Band members earned medals at the Regional Band Solo and Ensemble Contest in Temple. Divisions included multiple quartets in drum, cornet, flute, French horn, and saxophone, plus solo and trio ratings across first to third divisions. Notable performers included Marcia Schiller, Danny Thweatt, Shirley Baker, Joyce Smalley, Robert Woodum, Dianne Howard, and Pam Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoe High Band
Temple
Marcia Schiller
Danny Thweatt
Shirley Baker
At Titsworth
Suzanne Edmonds
Linda Bowen
Bucky Wilkinson
Kay Bridges
Connie Gerick
Carol Ann Wilson
Sandra Baskin
Dianne Howard
Jimmy McGregor
Margie Conley
Barbara Woodum
Jane Conley
Carolyn Griswold
Billy Burke
Elizabeth Hrozek
Peggy Schiller
Joyce Smalley
Jane Monroe
Betty Brashear
Pam Green
Doris Troy
Cathy Grimes
Robert Woodum
Pat Titsworth
Eugene Wallace
Donna DuBois
Patrick John Gandy born on St Patrick's Day in Cameron
Mr and Mrs Raymond Gandy of Cameron welcomed a baby boy on March 17, named Patrick John. The note appears among local items about community life and a vintage press removal from The Herald shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Pat’s Day
Raymond Gandy
Cameron
St. Patrick's Day
Patrick John
Herald
George Jones
Bucketstul
Future Yoe events spark week of Cameron notices
A sequence of community events unfolds in Cameron with doors open for a band concert at Yoe High Gym on April 24, a women’s golf tournament at Cameron Country Club, a Smiley Burnette Show at Milam Courthouse on April 26, and a junior broiler show plus banquet on April 28. The District American Legion Convention follows on April 29 at the National Guard Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoe High Gym
Cameron Women
Weather notes from Cameron temperatures vary widely
Temperatures in Cameron ranged from a high of 78 to a low of 33 with rainfall recorded at 48.4 inches. The scattered digits appear to be garbled data following the main figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Absentee Voting Begins Under New City Law
City Council discussed the airport, budgeting for a garbage truck, and two ordinances. Absentee voting opens for the April 3 election in which Mayor Coleman Duncum and three councilmen face re election. two council candidates are Roy Griffith Starrett Hickman and Sam Houston. Two ballots will appear: officials election and parking meter question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andres
Coleman Duncum
Cameron
Roy Griffith
Starrett Hickman
Sam Houston
Cameron Slogan Contest Smiles At Milam County
Cameron Chamber of Commerce invites Milam County residents to submit a brief slogan describing Cameron in 1960s modern terms. Entries accepted through Friday April 6. Smiley Burnette will announce the winner in downtown Cameron on April 26 and the slogan becomes the official Cameron slogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Cameron
Texas
Milam County
Smiley Burnette
Cameron Chamber Mebership
Services Held Here Sunday For Worth Ireland
Funeral services for Worth Ireland, 69, were held Sunday at 2 p m. He was born in Webberville on November 28, 1892 and had lived in Maysfield for 40 years. The Rev. Calvin Beckendorf and Rev. Henry Bailey officiated from Marek Burns Funeral Home. Burial followed in Webberville Cemetery. Survivors include two brothers John Ireland of Austin and Carleton Ireland of Houston, four sisters Mrs Ruby Massengale Mrs Kathleen Hollingsworth both of Maysfield Mrs Dixie Broughton of Smithville and Mrs Hazel Peel of Temple. Pallbearers were Ted Kuehl Narvie Caperton Vaughn Thweatt Roy Weems Willis Looney and Roy Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Ireland
Ireland
Webberville
Maysfield
Calvin Beckendorf
Henry Bailey
Marek-Burns
John Ireland
Austin
Carleton Ireland
Houston
Ruby Massengale
Kathleen Hollingsworth
Dixie Broughton
Smithville
Hazel Peel
Temple
Ted Kuehl
Narvie Caperton
Vaughn Thweatt
Roy Weems
Willis Looney
Roy Newton
Rites Friday For Mrs Marie Rozner
Funeral services for Marie Rozner 75 will be at 9 am Friday at St Cyril and Methodius Church Ma rak burial in Marek Cemetery Rosary Thursday 730 pm at Marek Burns Funeral Home She was born October 5 1886 in Czechoslovakia lived in Pettibone 30 years died at home Wednesday Survivors include husband Anton Rozner Cameron two sons Joe Rozner Cameron and Eddie Rozner Hallettsville two daughters Sophie Faichtinger East Bernard and Tonie Krenek Cameron 11 grandchildren one great grandchild
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Rozner
Rafael Gerskovich
St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
Marak
Marek. Burns Funeral Home
Anton Rozner
Cameron
Joe Rozner
Eddie Rozner
Hallettsville
Sophie Faichtinger
East Bernard
Tonie Krenek
Complete Milam Ballot List for May 5 Democratic Primary
A full slate of candidates appears for the Milam County May 5 Democratic Primary. Names listed include Sam Dolihute and R T Delahunty for posts, plus state level figures such as Price Daniel and John Connally. The document catalogs posts from State Senator to Associate Justice and various county offices with running mates and district designations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dolihute
R. T. Delahunty
Harry Wayne Clark
Murray Watson
Frank McGregor
Jess Thompson
Milton Schiller
Herman Yezak
Frank Felton
L. Yount
R. H. MacCasland
Ida Johns
Vera Fisher Shafer
W. E. “Speedy” Braden
Jess Brock
B. G. Rice
Price Daniel
John Connally
Will Wilson
Marshall Formby
Edwin Walker
Don Ya
St Anthony School Expands With New Classroom
Rev John Geiser announced at St Anthony Par ent Teachers Club a plan for an additional classroom and teacher at St Anthony School for the fall term. He outlined Austin Diocese policies on entry ages records health immunizations and grade promotions. A Chicago Scientific Research Association survey showed St Anthony students scoring above national averages. The PTC also planned an April parish social to raise funds for new desks for the second grade. Mrs Ann McLaran named planning committee chairwoman for the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Geiser
St Monica’s Catholic Church
St. Anthony School
St. Anthony
Parent - Teachers Club
Austin
Geiser
Scientific Research Association of Chicago
Ill
St. Anthony's
United States
PTC
George Hollas
Ann McLarran
Vidler Rites Held Here For Mrs Gertrude Vidler
Funeral services for Mrs Gertrude Vidler were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. from Marak Burns Funeral Home with Rev Jewell Strong officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Born December 6 1877 in Port Sullivan she died March 17 at 84 after living in this community ten years. Survived by her brother Guy Self of Hearne and sisters Mrs D H Slaughter and Mrs D B Gunn both of Cameron. Pallbearers were Hit man John Henderson E A Perrin A W McCullin Don Mumle and Grady Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Vidler
Marak - Burns
Jewell Strong
Oak Hill Cemetery
Vidler
Port Sullivan
Guy Self
Hearne
D. H. Slaughter
Cameron
D. B. Gunn
Hitman
John Henderson
E. A. Perrin
A. W. McCullin
Don Mumle
Grady Allen
Two Submit Resignations Hit Cameron School Board
Cameron School Board met in special session to hire administrators and teachers after two resignations. Arley Attaway and Jack Larimore submitted letters. gifts totaling 300 dollars were received from local groups. bids discussed for selling the old GI Building. tennis court resurfacing considered with budget constraints. absentee voting begins for the April 7 board election with incumbents Niley Smith and Charlie Burke running unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron School
Arley Attaway
Ada Henderson School
Jack Larimore
Charles Zeigler
Niley Smith
Charlie Burke
Chest Specialist Addresses TB Diagnosis at Milam Dinner
Dr. Robert Karabaci of Scott and White Temple spoke at the Milam County Tuberculosis Association dinner in Rockdale, discussing TB diagnosis and treatment. He noted Texas cases, skin test reactions, and that eradication hinges on drug therapy while local seal sale totals reached 1272.50 with contributions from Cameron, Rockdale, Thorndale and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Karabaci
Scott and White Hospital
Temple
Milam County Tuberculosis Association
Rockdale
Texas
el Paso
Houston
Seal Sale
LaVert McKinney
Cameron
A. A. Urban
Thorndale
Bueckholts
Milano
Gause
San Gabriel
Cavilla
Maysfield
Milam County Democrats name seven new Executive Committee members
Milam County Democratic Executive Committee named seven new members to fill vacancies or seat resignations. New committeemen include Eugene Smitherman Elm Ridge John Henderson Jr Cameron Precinct 1 Byron F Cook Rockdale Precinct 15 Billy Tom Fisher Rice Precinct L Burns Davila precinct Henry Burkes Ad Hall precinct and Westhrow Milano Precinct. Precinct meetings set for May 5 except Cameron and Rockdale conventions at 7 30 p m. Parimutual betting remains on the ballot with a committee resolution opposing it. Election managers to be announced. many 1960 officers will return for 1962 primaries. Members listed: Sam Dolite T Telehaty and Harry Wayne Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Democratic Executive Committee
Max McClaren
Eugene Smuitherman
Elm Ridge
J. C. Cauthen
John Henderson, Jr
Cameron
Walter Lester
Byron F Cook
Rockdale
EB. A. Camp
Billy Tom Fisher
Rice Precinct
H. B. Pressley
L. Burns
Davila
Henry Burkes
Ad Hall
Hugh Powell
Westhrow Milano
McClaren
John Wied
Harry Wayne Clark
San Gabriel
Milam
Sam Dolite
T. Telehaty
Harry Wayre Clark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cameron Relays
Yee Stadium
Taylor
Hillsboro
Cilian Tops Field
Joyce Terry
FML
Texas Farm Bureau
J. H. West
New Law
E. L. Wied
John A. Smith
City Council
Harry Rogers
Cameron Municipal
Wied
Rogers
Smith
Charlie Smith
CAA
County Commissioners Court
W. 12Th
Fannin
North Austin
County Poor Farm
Equalization Board
Claude Akers
August Kuntz
W. H. Lucas
The
Alvin Hefit
Public Works Supt
J. B. Earle
County Line
College Ave
Main
Butte
Culpepper Addition
C of C
Milam Countian
Court of Civil Appeals
3Rd Supreme Judicial District
Walter Koch
John C. Phillips
Thomas C
Tom’ Ferguson
Astor
St. Anthony’s
Vidler Services
Cameron Parent- Teachers Association
Cameron Three Arts Club
Supt
Zeigler
Yee
Demo Exec
J. D. Peeples
Park Mutual
Democratic Party
Radio Kmil
Powell
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!