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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1966
Page
1
The article reflects widespread community backing for library improvements across Texas with 1,500 expected in pre registration for a statewide effort. It notes Cameron’s new library soon to open for residents and honors a nine year span in Cameron and Milam County.
The Tis U Group with the Modern Choir of Texas Woman's University presents Dance in Religion at 8 pm in the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Cameron. Phanlschvine Christmas and Tacter dances depict traditional celebrations. Dr Anne Schley Duggan narrates with Mary Campbell as accompanist.
Albert James Glover pleaded guilty on March 6 in Milam District Court to murder with a touer vehicle and received a three year sentence in the Texas Department of Corrections.
The City Council met with residents of East 8th Street to discuss a paving and water extension plan. It approved about 4709 in new water lines and hydrants for East 18th Street and Hoover, and West 12th Street and Vogelsang. A fatal two vehicle collision near Cameron prompted a Glover drunk driving plea and parole considerations. An April 5 deadline was set for curb work and letters to property owners. Three men were named to the 1965 67 City Equalization Board.
Chandler chaired Cameron Chamber of Commerce planning for Cameron Jaycees and announces a Jaycee banquet on April 16 at Nations. Elected to the Jaycee Board are Brace Crook as vice president Donald Ponies second vice president Littheton Barrett treasurer and Charles Morsw secretary with Walter Odstreil Stewart Terkins and Wallace Small as directors. Rev Paul McCalum retires but will serve on the board. Tickets are on sale through Jaycee members with Charles Lioraw as ticket chairman. Joe Yellman and his band to provide music for the dance. The year begins with Youth Driving head-e-o on May 1 and the Road-e-o winner advances to state and national contests for a cash scholarship and automaker prize. Membership gains reported for the Cameron Jaycees and Chamber. cards available from any Jaycee.
Cameron Industrial Foundation outlines a plan to raise 100000 for industrial development. The drive aims to finance land purchase and site preparation, attract capital investment, and create payrolls in Cameron area. Bel Burts chairs the drive.
Cameron Independent School District prepares a desegregation mailing to 2000 families listing 17 points under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The notice includes a 30 day pre enrollment program for the 1966 fall term, with a choice period from April 1 to April 30, 1956. The Board authorized the mail out at its Thursday meeting and Supt. Dodson attended a Central Texas meeting on Freedom of Choice.
Pond Creek residents in Falls and Milam counties vote April 16 on a $200 000 flood control project to build ponds and lakes spanning about 40 000 acres. A. Y T Garrett heads the Pond Creek Watershed Authority which prepared a fact sheet mailed to landowners and eligible voters. The vote location is the Tem Vilek home north of Rosebud City Lake.
Girl Scout District 4 hosts an art show at Metho dist Fellowship Hall with entries from Lockdale Georgetown Taylor Round Rock Migin Lexington Florence Cameron. The event opens 1 am to 2 pm with visual and performing arts judged in the morning. 20 winners advance to the Council Art Show in Austin in April. Folk Festival dances are judged and a sock lunch precedes the Folk Dance Festival. Cadets and Brownies compete by age. Mrs Kahler chairs the district show. Mrs Williams leads District 4.
Milam County reported 691 new voters registered in the days before the March 17 deadline under the federal ruling abolishing the poll tax. Tax assessor collector Walter White noted 3838 had paid the tax previously, bringing total registrations to 4529, with past presidential years exceeding 5000.
Milam County Democratic Committee met Monday night to draw candidate spots for the May primary ballot led by Chairman Max McClaren. Polling places total 324 after consolidating Tracy Bushdale Sandy Creek and Watson Branch boxes. precinct conventions set for May 7 at 230 pm and 739 pm in Cameron Rockdale Thorndale, with the County Convention May 14 at 8 pm in the Milam District Courtroom.
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