Circulation Drive Enters Third Week In Cameron Herald
The Cameron Herald reports a three week circulation drive across Milam County with 14 contestants promoting new and existing subscriptions. Cash prizes total 3300 dollars, top ten prizes listed, and subscribers save up to 86 on eight year subs. Next week the paper will publish full contestant standings and photos with a vote tied to subscription purchases.
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Cameron Herald
Milam County
Cameron
Herald
Oak Hill Cemetery entrance and nearby paving projects advance
Oak Hill City Council heard near completion reports on a new chain link fence and masonry entrance at Oak Hill Cemetery along East Gillie Street. Public Works described asphalt work on West Sixth Street and Austin Avenue with a base and prime coats on First Street and Second Streets. Additional preliminary drainage and basework were noted along First Street and Fifteenth Street as well as requests for paving and gutter upgrades along East Sixth Street from Fannin to Houston.
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Fifteenth
Roy Griffith
East Gillie St
Oak Hill Cemetery
Public Works
J. B. Earle
W. Sixth St
Jefferson Ave
SP Railroad
Austin Ave
W. 12Th St
W. 12Th
W. 14Th
W. First St
Karnes Ave
Orchard Ave
15Th Street
Burns Ave
Jackson Ave
Alva Sanders
E. Sixth St
Fannin
Houston
Buddy Fuller
Coleman Duncum
Earle
First Street
Bowie Ave
Nolan Ave
Ross Ave
SH 36
Fifth Street
Travis Ave
Lamar Ave
Alvin Hefft
West Cameron
Zarosky Addition
Duncum
John B. Henderson, Jr
Jack Prescott
Bett Close
Fomer City
City Hall
Texas Power & Light Co
Renaissance of arts interest boosts Cameron community spirit
The Milam County seat Cameron shows revived interest in the arts with support for Cameron Library and school improvements. Community leaders emphasize living environment standards attract industry, while local debates discuss discipline and youth guidance amid broader social concerns.
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Cameron
Milam
Jones Prairie Sees 12-Inch Weekend Rainfall
Milam County residents report 12 inches of rain in the northern area over the weekend. Cameron area had cloudy skies with no rainfall.
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Jones Prairie
Milam County
Cameron
Last Rites Tuesday For Joe Bass 80
Funeral services for Joe D. Bass 80 were held at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Green Funeral Home with Rev A P Rikeell officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Born March 10, 1883 in Kerrville, he was a First Baptist Church member and IOOF Lodge veteran who served on the City Council and as City Electrical Inspector. Surviving are two brothers R S Bass of Britton Oklahoma and L N Bass of Lufkin, one sister Mrs E S Markle of Shreveport Louisiana, plus nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were IOOF Lodge members.
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Joe D. Bass
Chapel of Green Funeral Home
Rikeell
Oak Hill Cemetery
Kerrville
First Baptist Church
Ioof Lodge
R. S Bass
Britton
Okla
L. N Bass
Lufkin
E S Markle
Shreveport
The
Odd Fellows Lodge
Wallace A. Fulton
New York
National Council On Family Relations
Charlotte Group
William Genne
National Council of Churches
Mildred Morgan
Black Mountain
N.C
NCFA
Florida State University
Baylor University
Columbia University
Jamison
Charlotte
Albuquerque
800 Scouts Open O-Rama in Cameron Saturday
Cameron hosts about 800 Scouts and Scouters at the National Guard Armory for a Scout Skill-O-Rama starting at 7 p.m. The Oglewanagi Indian Dancers from Mexico, directed by Ken Pearson, perform after winning state titles. Exhibits from Cameron, Rockdale, Thorndale, Milano and Rosebud showcase scouting skills and fund unit programs.
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National Guard
Cameron
Mexia
Ken Pearson
Rockdale
Thorndale
Milano
Tejas
Milam County Broiler Show in Cameron Saturday
Growers from Milam County bring five of fifty chicks raised over eight weeks to Cameron for judging by Cecil Ryan of A and M College. K G Red Garrison of Gar rison Texas will speak at the awards banquet at 7 30 p m in the Methodist Fellowship Hall.
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Milam County
Cameron
Cecil Ryan
A & M College
K. G
Red” Garrison
Poultry Industry
Garrison, Texas
Methodist Fellowship Hall
McLane Wholesale Company
Leo Fuchs
J. D. Moore
Charles Brady
Allen Dodson
Gus Elley
Pat Garner
Lewis Elley
Lester
Polygraph Expert Describes Truth Tests and Innocence Proof
Waco crime bureau polygraph expert Thad Johnson told Cameron Rotarians that lie detector tests can aid in proving innocence. He said about 65 percent of subjects admit guilt after a polygraph, though some repeat offenders and psychopaths resist conclusive measurement. Johnson noted limited use, with few cases in Milam County and several in other areas of the Waco district.
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Thad Johnson
Waco Crime Bureau
Dept. of Public Safety
Johnson
the Herald
Rotarian
Milam
Milam County
Waco 4
Cameron Rotarians
The
Texan
C. G. Swift
Funeral Services Held For Mrs Byrom In Houston
Funeral services were held in Houston for Mrs. Lucille Kemp Byrom last week. She was the youngest daughter of the late Judge Jeff Kemp former Milam County Judge and sister of L. W. Kemp a noted Texas historian. She taught at Ben Arnold two years then taught in Houston for forty years retiring seven years ago. She died in Herman Hospital after seven weeks illness and is survived by three nieces and three nephews.
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Houston
Lucille Kemp Byrom
Jeff Kemp
Milam County
L. W. Kemp
Texas
Ben Arnold
Herman Hospital
Milam County News Briefs Mention Wheat Referendum Voice
Milam County reporters cover local sports clubs courthouse and farm scene with notes on upcoming controversial wheat referendum. The paper highlights agriculture reports and various society and community pages across multiple sections.
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Milam Farm
Memorial tribute honors Dr. William Jamison in Charlotte
A tribute column honors Cameronite Dr. William L Jamison a special educator killed in a March 8 auto accident near Charlotte North Carolina. Jamison coordinated psychological services for Charlotte Mecklenberg Schools and founded a testing and evaluation program aiding students with blocked learning. Memorial events include a May 22 Charlotte Mecklenburg Family Life Council meeting with a dedicated workshop and a memorial scholarship funded by donations.
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William L. Jamison
Charlotte
N. C
The
Herald
Jim Banbury
William L Jamison
Jamison
Firemen Respond to Two Blazes in 9 Hours
Cameron Fire Department, after 46 days without an alarm, answered two calls within nine hours. At 7:45 p m Tuesday a coal oil stove exploded causing about 25 dollars in damage at Jessie White’s home owned by Evelyn Young. A second alarm at 3:50 a m Wednesday involved a Houston bound maize trailer truck whose bearing on the right rear axle burned. damage was limited to drums wheels and tires.
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Cameron Fire Department
Jessie White
Evelyn Young
Racing results highlight Rockdale fire races
Cameron Volunteer Fire Department racing squad failed to place in Rockdale with several teams posting times in the ladies division Killeen led at 19.5 seconds Belton 21.1 and Liano 37.5 Granger men won with 20.5 Hearne 22.0 Rosebud and Mart tied at 24.1 Other teams included San Saba Lampasas Taylor Thorndale and Burton and several listed as not finishing or blowing off.
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Cameron Volunteer Fire Department
Rockdale
Killeen
Belton
Liano
Granger
Hearne
Rosebud
Mart
San Saba
Lampasas
Taylor
Thorndale
Burton
Seguine
Fredicksburg
Brenham
Copperas Cove
Rosebud Teen Captures Miss Versatility Title
Pam Belson of Rosebud, a Rosebud High School junior, won the Miss Versatility title on the Dub King TV Show after a contest with about 100 competitors from Central Texas. Judges and participant voting plus mail ballots determined the winner based on poise beauty athletic ability personality and activities.
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Pam Belson
Rosebud
Central Texas
Break-Ins Net Burglars Target Lanes Dairyland and Jewelry
Two break-ins this week netted unknown culprits about 15 cents in change, a few beers, candy and cigars. Cameron Bowling Lanes entry was through a window and $15 in change was taken from machines. Dairyland also breached. burglars found candy and both entries were via windows. Police pursue suspects in Harden's Jewelry theft of watches and costume jewelry from two weeks prior.
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Elvin Hoskins
Cameron
Dairyland
Harden
Hoskins
Parker Wins Fourth in State Meet for Journalism
Nelda Parker, Yee senior, placed fourth in the state finals of the Interscholastic League journalism feature writing contest held last week in Austin. Peggy Schiller, also a Yee senior, did not place in state shorthand finals but won district and regional meets. both Parker and Schiller are daughters of local Cameron residents.
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Nelda Parker
Yee
Austin
Peggy Schiller
Miss Parker
Joe Parker
Miss Schiller
Rep
Milton Schiller
Cameron
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