Milam County Poultry Teams Sweep State Meet At A M
Buckholts FFA wins first place at the State Poultry Judging contest held May 5 at Texas A&M. James Edward Glaser and Stanley Glaser top the state with high individual scores, and Buckholts earns a repeat after 20 years. Cameron finishes second. Yoe High places third.
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Milam
Buckholts
A&m
Milam County
Texas A & M
F.F.A
James Edward Glaser
Stanley Glaser
James Edward
Millam County
Dana Monroe
Lyle McKermott
James Brock
Cameron
Fort Worth
San Marcos
Joe Glaser
Willie F. Glaser
Hal Lester Senkel
Edward Senkel
Kenneth Janicek
Frank Janicek
Kansas City
Charles E Russell Seeks Pet 7 Constable Seat
Yarrellton resident Charles E. Russell announces candidacy for Precinct 7 constable in Milam County after 40 years as state and county maintainer operator. He notes health retirement in 1949 and asks voters for support in the primary. He pledges to perform his duties to the best of his ability if elected.
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Charles E. Russell
Yarrellton
Milam County
Hayes wins Good Sportsmanship award and rises in politics
Hayes, a former professional baseball player, scout, umpire and GM, earned the U S Baseball Congress Good Sportsmanship award. At 22 he joined the New Hampshire House of Representatives. He later joined American Desk Co. in 1953 and was promoted to General Manager in 1955 after speaking to over a thousand schools and colleges across thirty-four states.
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Hayes
U.S. Baseball Congress
New Hampshire House of Representatives
American Desk Co
May 16 Set as Final Date for First Grade Registration
Cameron census shows over 100 pupils due for first grade in fall, but only 65 registered May 1 2. Principal Wiley Loughmiller says many parents missed the dates and designates Wednesday May 16 from 2 30 to 3 45 for final registration. Registration on opening day is not provided, with about five minutes needed per pupil.
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Cameron
Wiley Loughmiller
Loughmiller
Tempers Flare At Milam County Democratic Convention
Milam County held its Democratic convention with James E. Bo Patterson presiding as permanent chair amid tense debate. A non partisan memorial resolution endorsing states rights and local self government passed, while a minority rule motion failed. Chairman Camp urged calm as a carved gavel shattered, and Max MacLaren was unable to attend due to Baylor study.
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James E
Bo” Patterson E. A. Camp
Milam’s
Camp
W. C. Wallace
E. A. Camp
Shivers
Johnson
Wallace
Max MacClaren
Baylor University
Waco
Rockdale Sponsorship Links Forum on Drink Problem
The Episcopal Church of Rockdale begins an open forum program on the problem of drinking. Alcoholics Anonymous members will attend and D. Will of Corsicana will speak on what is alcoholism and how Alcoholics Anonymous operates.
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The
Episcopal Church of
Rockdale
Alcoholics Annonymous
D. Will of
Corsicana
Alcoholics Anonymous
Public Welfare Office Moves To New Quarters
Cameron's Public Welfare Office relocated across the street from the Post Office to gain more privacy for patrons. The new quarters offer private consultation rooms while the former Cameron Hotel space was partitioned by eight foot high dividers. The county will pay about ten dollars more monthly and handle all bills.
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Cameron
Public Welfare Office
Post Office
Cameron Hotel
City Buys More Enforcement As Chief Adds Staff
Cameron police have increased enforcement as Chief Dolan adds two officers and more equipment after a weekend of mischief. New hires are George D. McCall and William Brandenburg with roles including night chief, while existing staff are retained. A motel intrusion, car thefts, and a woodshop burglary are under investigation alongside ongoing nuisance complaints.
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Cameron
Dolan
George D. McCall
Yarrelton
William Brandenburg
Laura D. Martin
Rockdale
Texas
Giddings
Felschinsky
Santa Fe
Pump House
Willie Dolan
Burleson Street
Garbage pickup improves with citizen cooperation
Public works chief W. D. Bigbee says better coordination with residents has sped up trash collection. Photos show ideal sites where cans are accessible and other spots where workers must walk far. with 30 gallon cans and easier handling, service should improve toward a regular schedule.
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Public Works
W. D. Bigbee
Department
The
Herald
Bigbee
Seven Contests in Milam Politics
In Milam County seven contests appear in Democratic primaries. Incumbent Herman Yezak faces Bill Black for District 56 Representative. County Democratic Chairman Max McClaren draws a late challenger Johnny Andres. Jack Prescott and Edgar E Hoppe oppose Bob Nelson for County District Attorney. Clifford Thompson runs against Leroy Hillyer for County Surveyor. Wilbur Eiland and Byron Neal contest Precinct 3 Commissioner. Raymond Dees and Joe Richter seek Precinct 1 Constable. Precinct 7 race includes Charles F E.
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Herman Yezak
Ww. C
Bill Black
Cameron
Max McClaren
Johnny Andres
Clifford Thompson
Leroy Hillyer
Wilbur Eiland
Byron Neal
Rockdale
Raymond Dees
Joe Richter
Charles FE
Dial Is Long Way Off For Cameron Says Bell
Cameron Chamber of Commerce heard that Southwestern Bell will not dial Cameron soon. C L Carson said Western Electric would tailor a system for Cameron and blueprints would be provided. George Brooks noted Cameron residents show little interest in dialing, delaying installation as Austin and other areas proceed first.
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Cameron
Bell
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Western Electric
C. L. Carson
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
George Brooks
Austin
Brooks
Cameron Firemen Race Second In Water Drill
Cameron Firemen from Fredericksburg placed second in a Sunday May 6 drill race finishing in 19.2 seconds. Seguin won with 18.9 seconds while Round Rock finished third. team members were Jerry Mikula Jack Logan Vaughan Jenness Felix Matula Buck Slavik and Ed Kobutek.
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Cameron
Fredericksburg
Seguin Department
Cameron Team
Jerry Mikula
Jack Logan
Vaughan Jenness
Felix Matula
Buck Slavik
Ed Kobutek
Round Rock
Buckholts Livestock Judging Team Competes in State Contest
The Buckholts Livestock Judging team took part in the state contest at Texas A&M on May 5, following an April 14 Area HI elimination. Nine schools from each area qualified for state. team members included Joseph Chevalier Sammy Shrahak Joe Dean Zajicek and Lamar Wayne Gresak along with their parents listed.
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Texas A & M
Joseph Chevalier
W. Chevalier
Sammy Shrhak
Steve Shrhak
Joe Dean Zajicek
Joe Zajicek
Lamar Wayne Gresak
Waymond Gresak
Radar Unit To Regularly Check Milam Drivers
Announcement of a new complete radar unit to monitor speed on highways in Milam Brazos and Burleson Counties. Previously a unit came from Austin about monthly. now the patrol can enforce on all public roads at regular and frequent intervals.
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Milam
Brazos
Burleson
Austin
Highway Patrol
Tejas Scouts Plan Continuous Rank Advancement Contest
Tejas Scouts District Advancement Committee of the Boy Scouts of America plans a continuous contest with awards three times yearly in May September and January. Troops earn points by members advancing ranks. Point totals per advancement are Tenderfoot to Second Class 5 Second Class to First Class 15 First Class to Star 10 Star to Life 15 Life to Eagle 25.
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Tejas
Star
Life
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Leroy Thompson
Yee High
Titsworth
Milano
O. W
Bill” Hayes
American Desk Msgr. Co
Temple
Milano High
Glaser Cousins
Cornelius Titaworth
Fort Hood
Killeen
California Reserve Police
John B. Dodson
Clarence Mc
Call
Lee Fuller
C. A. Jackett
James A. Leonard
Little River Bridge
Milam Motel
Camerons At
Arthur Parker
Carol Wayne Jungmann
Joe Walzel
Cameron Firemen
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