Navy pilot laid to rest in Milam County church rites
A U S Navy Lt. (jg) Joseph K. Ribar is honored at Marak Catholic Church in Milam County, with Navy pallbearers, a Marine firing squad, and Lt Cmdr Lonnie Sinclair. The ceremony recalls JFK era tributes as Ribar’s EC 121 crash connects distant oceans to the local parish. His family, including Emma Jean and son Joseph Taylor, mourns as taps sounds at Marak Cemetery.
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Frank M. Luecke
Milam County
Texas
Sea of Japan
Navy
Joseph K. Ribar
Marak
SS & Methodius Catholic Church
John F. Kennedy
Marine
Cmdr
Lonnie Sinclair
Waco
Ribar
Ambridge
Emma Jean
Joseph Taylor
Japan
Florida
Pennsylvania
North Korea
Navy funeral reflects on loss amid national tensions
Attending the Navy Reserve funeral of a young lieutenant killed when North Korean jets downed his EC121 plane, the community mourns while SDS activity surges on campuses. The piece compares to JFK’s funeral and notes a wish to fly in service, as well as regional efforts in Central Texas development districts and Milam County’s independent stance.
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Navy St. Richar
SDS
John Kennedy
Navy
Sea of Japan
Airlines
Pennsylvania
Milam County
Waco
Temple
Bryan
Preston M. Hays
Central Texas Development District
Ol Milam County
Cameron
Cen-Tex
Hays
Milam
Central Texas Board
Pastor Called At Buckholts Church
The Rev Frvie F Braun has accepted a call from Hope Lutheran Church in Buckholts and will hold his first service there Sunday. He will be installed as pastor May 18. Rev Braun has been pastor of St John’s Lutheran Church Lindenau. The Brauns and their three sons will move to Buckholts this week.
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Frvie F. Braun
Hope Lutheran Church
Buckholts
Rev Braun
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Lindenau
Brauns
Cameron School to review new Roberts linguistic English plan
Cameron trustees meet at 7 p.m. in Ben Milam School superintendent’s office to hear Mrs. Mineola Curry explain a Roberts linguistic program for 1969 70. The method, an analytical approach replacing rote rules, aligns with state adopted textbooks.
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Cameron School
Cameron
Mineola Curry
Ben Milam
Cameron Council Hears TV Franchise and Parking Pleas
The Cameron City Council debated a cable television franchise request from Cable Information System of Kentucky and considered a two hour downtown parking regulation. A new ordinance restricting parking on the highway right of way south of 2nd Street and US 77 190 was read, with a decision to be announced next meeting.
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Ponderosa
Byersdoerfer
Cable Information System of
Kentucky
Cameron
Ed Magre
D. R. Burleson
Chamber of Commerce Trade Development Committee
Burleson
2Nd Street
E. A. Perrin
Anton Anderle
Anderle
Lawrence Zotz
Lester Turner
Starrett Hickman
Robert Clark
New Method in Teaching English Faces Challenge for Teachers
The article notes two forms in English a written and spoken form and that old rules may not apply to both. Mrs awry says the method is a challenge for teachers and students and will require re learning by teachers but will be easier for students to learn.
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Awry
Man Killed in Collision Near Rogers
Ladis Zavrel of Buckholts died after losing control of his car and colliding with a pickup on Highway 190 three miles east of Rogers. Royland Humphrey of Houston injured, in fair condition at Temple hospital. Funeral held at St. Monica’s Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife, mother, two daughters, three brothers, five sisters, and three grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
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Ladis Zavrel
Buckholts
Highway 190
Rogers
Zavrel
Royland Humphrey
Houston
Humphrey
Temple Hospital
Santa Fe Railroad
KJT Lodge
St. Monica's Catholic Church
John Geiser
Jesse Bauvesti
Marek-Burns Funeral Home
Ella Zavrel
Mary Zavrel
Cameron
Edward Green
Friendswood
Marvin Green
Temple
Joe
Weather toll: 19.24 inches rainfall for Cameron year
A heavy weekend storm drenched Cameron and much of Texas with 2.17 to 3 inches locally, lifting Cameron's May total to 3.81 inches and the yearly total to 19.24. Officials noted potential Little River flooding risk was low unless northern rains increased.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Fort Worth
Little River
Cameron
Texas
Arizona
Head Start Classes Start June 9 In Cameron District
Cameron Head Start will be the only summer school program this year due to low prior interest. Three sections are set to begin June 9 with 16 students per section, and a fourth section may be added for five year olds if funding is approved. Superintendent D. R. Dodson noted attendance fell last year, eliminating a summer session.
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Cameron
D. R. Dodson
Cameron United Fund Schedules Annual Meeting
Cameron United Fund will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday May 13 at 5 15 p m in the of Commerce office Dana Kestenbaum UF chairman urged all members to attend.
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Cameron United Fund
of Commerce
Dana Kestenbaum
Hospital Opens Final May Drive for St. Edwards Appeal
Mayor Perrin urges Cameron and Milam County toward the final May push to raise 38 000 to hit the 250 000 goal for St Edwards Hospital modernization. He highlights the hospital as a community good with modern facilities. contributions from 10 25 50 or 100 dollars are welcomed through local workers.
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St. Edward Hospital
Cameron
The
Herald
EK. A. Perrin
Milam County
St. Edwards Hospital
St. Edwards
Bob Ellett
Last Rites Held For L. J. Matula in Cameron
L. J. Matula died of an apparent heart attack at his Cameron home. A WWII Navy veteran and bookkeeper for Texas Power and Light, he lived in Cameron all his life and served the local fire department. Funeral at St. Monica with military honors. Survived by wife Edna, mother Mary, son L. J. Jr, daughter Pat, siblings, and in laws.
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L. J
Shorty) Matula
Cameron
Texas Power and Light Company
Matula
Pat Barrett
Jerry Matula
Felix Matula
Mary Matula
Theresa Thompson
Henry Liebman
Marvin Haag
Merlin Lester
David Perkins
Porter Young
Carl Mack
Nathan Lewis
Lincoln Mendiik
Cameron Volunteer Fire Department
Ti&l
Growth Reflected By Higher Deposits In Milam Banks
Milam County banks show higher deposits for the 1968 reporting period ending April 30 with Citizens National Bank Cameron leading at 15.39 million. First National Bank Cameron reports 8.00 million, Buckholts State Bank 1.56 million, and Rockdale State Bank 9.99 million, each with increases over 1968 figures.
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Milam
Milan County
Citizens National Bank, Cameron
Milam County
First National Bank
Cameron
Buckholts State Bank
Rockdale State Bank
Greater Cameron remodeling help available for families
This article advises Cameron area residents on remodeling plans for larger homes. It stresses goal setting, professional planning, and building code advice, and notes money is available through local contractors and banks. Local vendors and lenders listed offer guidance and services for home improvements.
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Cameron Building Materials
Cameron Building Material
Dad
Cameron
Ben Franklin
Cameron Lumber Co
Cameron Seed Co
Citizens National Bank
Culpepper’s
E. O. Schiller Pharmacy
Eplen Furniture
First National Bank
Hefley-Stedman Motor Co
J. C. Penney Co
Keith's Minimax
L & M Jewelers
Lewis Chili Shoe
Mack’s Oil Co
Matula Red & White
New Cameron Pharmacy
Schigut’s
Woodum Auto Sales
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Harry Bilski
Robert Kennedy
Dwight Eisenhower
Joseph Ribar
Chow
America
Joseph Kibat
Plaza de Toros
Buckholts Church
Council
U. S
Corps of Engineers
Cleburne
Belton Reservoir
Ian Power and Light Company
East 7Th Street
Perrin
Sharp Tracy
Maysfield
Minerva
Dale
Cameron District
United Fund Meeting
L. J. Matula
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