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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1967
Page
1
In a reflective piece the editor traces 108 years of the Herald, noting its origins as the Cameron Centinel and its evolution through many managements. The column recalls subscription receipts from 1861, compares old prices, and argues for public accountability over street talk, urging continued community service.
Calvin Cobbs reports his 6-year-old son was taken to King's Daughters Hospital in Temple after suffering broken arms from a fall last Sunday.
John B. Sapp, a B 52 gunner from Cameron, awarded the Air Medal by President Johnson at Andersen AFB Guam. The 33 year old sergeant has flown 52s for two years and served six months in Guam, with family in Cameron and Orlando awaiting details of the honor.
Milam County Tuberculosis Association will hold its annual dinner at Texan Cafe at 7 39 p m on Thursday March 30. Leroy Massengale president says Miss Maxine Geeslin from the Texas Department of Health will speak. Reservations by March 28 via Mrs Martha Adams Milam County Health Department OX 7 3411.
Students at Yee High School named class favorites across grades. Seniors include Judy Schofield and David Kratochvil with Inez Evans as most beautiful, Don Mitchell as most handsome, Nancy Moody as most popular, and Johnny Fuller for overall appeal. Juniors list Donna Kemp and Wayne Kirk as favorites with Donna Kemp as most beautiful, Jim Lafferty as most handsome, Connie Moody and Paul Chandler as most popular. Sophomores vote Diana Tomlinson as most beautiful and Dave Lafferty as most handsome with Dorothy Bright and James Nachlinger as most popular. Freshmen name Becky Burnett and Dennis Crouch as favorites with Donna Holland as most beautiful, Ronnie Richardson as most handsome, Georgeena Anderson and Mark Hensley as most popular.
Cameron placed second in the Falls Relays with 57 points as Teague won the team title with 59. VHS miler Paul Chandler won the mile in 4:58 and ran 880 for the sprint medley relay which took second. Leo Michalka led with wins in the 440 and contributed to two relays, while Glen Fogle tied for second in high hurdles and won discus. Mack McKinney paced Vernon Guest of Rockdale who led in points with 23. Cameron’s mile relay squad posted 3:38.6 and sprint medley 3:49.2.
The Cameron Yoemen travel to Rockdale Thursday for the annual Rockdale Relays with preliminary events at 1 p.m. and finals at 7 30 p.m. The Cameron JV and freshmen ran in the tri meet with Rockdale and Georgetown JV squads, though results were not available at press time per Coach Ken Fuqua.
Cpl Charley E. Gunn, grandson of Fred Williams of Rogers and son of Mrs Mary Gunn of Dallas, has been reported killed in action in Vietnam. He died March 16 while attempting to rescue a wounded friend from the line of fire. Funeral services are pending at Dudley M Hughes Funeral Home in Dallas.
Rev J E Lafferty of Cameron's First Baptist Church opened the 60th Texas Legislature session with a prayer. The House stayed busy as supporters and opponents debated the liquor by the drink bill before the Revenue and Taxation Committee. A Cameron minister, Rev Richard Freeman, spoke against passage as part of a ministers' delegation.
Milam County’s Junior Broiler Program begins Friday March 24 with about 50 sponsors presenting fifty baby chicks to young contestants at 4 p.m. at the courthouse. Growers qualified through FFA chapters receive chicks. eight week care and judging select the top broilers. Awards follow at a May banquet. Fred W. Hovnunz chairs the 1967 contest and Leo Fuchs leads the program committee.
A speeding stolen car carrying two youths overturned six times along Highway 26 near the Milam County line late Sunday. Pip Willis Miller, 1, died in a Temple hospital after injuries from the wreck. Steven Hill, 13, was in critical condition with head and internal injuries. The boys had escaped Gatesville's State School for Boys and fled after being spotted by state troopers at 10 30 p m. The chase reached 110 mph before the crash south of Rogers. An ambulance carried the injured to Temple. both were thrown from the vehicle.
Cameron ministers announce Holy Week services across churches. Good Friday services set at First Methodist 1 2 p m and All Saints 2 p m with St Monica’s at 1 30 p m 7 30 p m. Easter Sunrise Service at 5 45 a m Culpepper Addition near Madison High School band to provide music.
Tibby the Magician will perform at Buckholts school gym on Friday March 31 under Buckholts Junior Class sponsorship. The show promises wholesome family entertainment with sleight of hand illusions rope tricks and appearing and disappearing acts. Tickets 1.00 for adults 0.50 for students available from juniors or at the door.
Stanislaw, 4, of Puct holis, sustained injuries in a two car collision in Zabcikville Saturday afternoon. He received treatment at King's Daughters Hospital Temple and was moved to St Edward Hospital Cameron where he remained hospitalized until Wednesday. The other driver was Sgt. Charles T. Jackson, 23, of Fi Hood.
Buckholts holds a community Easter sunrise service at 6 15 a.m. Sunday March 26 at the Buckholts football stadium. Rev Joe Howard of Buckholts Baptist Church will deliver the message. A community choir will provide Easter music.
Ray Gillis formerly with Temple First National Bank becomes vice president at First National Bank in Cameron. He is married with two children Vickie and Stevie and will move to Cameron after school ends. Gillis began duties Monday.
Cameron Independent School District plans a called meeting at 7 30 p m on Tuesday March 28 at Ben Milam School. The board will consider hiring teachers and other personnel and finalize a policy outline at the session.
Raymond Criswell of Rockdale observed his 75th birthday on March 1. He is kin to Floris and Cecil Criswell of Buckholts and to Rev. W A Criswell of Dallas. Born March 10, 1892 in Minerva, he is a Baptist Church member and veteran of World War I.
Milam County records show 79 valid signatures remain on a petition for a Cameron charter vote testing police chief employment status. City Secretary Buddy Fuller reported 1 213 registered voters exist and 10 percent threshold must be met, while 24 signers withdrew, 29 were not on rolls or failed affidavits, and two names were invalid due to relatives signatures. Council also approved bills and reviewed water street reports as preliminary street paving profiles proceed for a summer 90 to 100 block program.
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