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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1965
Page
2
Principal Darwin Schwertner announced openings in the Drivers Education Class at Rogers Junior High. Classes start June 14 and students from Rogers and other districts may enroll. Interested pupils should contact Mr. Schwertner at the Rogers Junior High.
Cameron 4-H members competed in District 6 Quarter Horse Judging at Wichita Falls on May 8. Abbie Batte won first in the senior division and Murray McDermott placed fourth in the junior division marking Abbie’s advancement to represent District 8 at the State 4-H Round June 1 to 3.
Market steady to 25 cents higher on most packer classes. No. 1 tops very active. a few strict No. 1 hit 2 cents. Last week 413 cattle and 122 hogs sold. Prices: Steers Good to Choice 22.50 to 20.00. Fat Cows 13.00 to 14.60. Stocker Cows 12.50 to 15.40. Calves 20.50 to 23.25. Hogs No 1-3 Tops 19.00 to 20.20. Heavy 17.00. Light 16.50 to 17.50.
Milam County HD luncheon at First Baptist Church Milano drew 60 members with clubs presenting recreations. Guests included Judge Don Humble and several Cameron area couples. Milano HD Club hosted. Council Yearbook Committee meets May 13 in the Extension office. 4-H groups plan meetings in Cameron May 12 and May 13.
Thomas Haygood Turner 91 longtime Cameron area resident and Milam County pioneer died Friday after a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at Marek Burns Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Freeman and Rev. Frank Cady officiating and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Turner born January 9 1874 in Marion Alabama came to Milam County in 1885. He married Helen Oleta Cosby in 1912 known as Uncle Tom in Curry and Cameron communities. Survived by wife four children three grandchildren and three great grandchildren with several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers included family members.
James Vogelsang was named Student Council president for the 1965 66 school year at Yoe High in an election held Thursday Other candidates were Mark Humble and Lyneiv Green The student council president is elected by the sophomore and freshman class in a two vote process.
Caparol herbicide directs spray at the base of cotton six inches or taller, delivering quick weed knockdown for weeds under two inches and some control of later germinators. In a 70 inch band the cost can be as low as 85 cents per acre versus 2 to 3 dollars for hoe work. The product claims no soil carryover risks and is branded by Geigy as PROMETRYNE.
Three Sundays in May at Marak Hall present musical, theatrical and dancing programs from 2 PM and 7 PM on May 16 23 and 20 with supper 5 7. Elementary to college age participants perform vocal instrumental dance and poetry. Trophies awarded May finale by a jury of music teachers and scholars.
Stanley Keith Boyd age 13 was elected President of the Malakoff Jr High School Student Council for 1964 65 completing his first year after moving from Garland in 1964. An A student he also played football basketball track and baseball and is the son of Mr and Mrs Tom Boyd of Cameron now at the Trinity River Complex near Malakoff.
County agents urge pecan growers to inspect trees May 10 through 15 for casebearer activity. Pupation and early May emergence noted in Hood and Guadalupe counties with worms feeding begun around May 10 in Milam County. Guthion recommended for timing and residual control. contact County Agent for details.
Darwin Schwertner was installed as president of the Rogers School PTA at the May 10 meeting. Other officers named were Mrs. Ernest Schiller first vice president, Mrs. Darrell Henson second vice president, Mrs. Edwin Psencik secretary, Mrs. Arthur Crags treasurer, Mrs. D. D. Ward parliamentarian, Mrs. C. Q. Mayfield Jr. historian, and B. F. Harbour school representative.
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