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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1959
Page
8
The Cameron Herald lists subscription rates for Milam County outside Milam County and out of state. Frank Luecke charges 2 dollars per year inside Milam County and 3 dollars per year elsewhere.
The Cameron community undertakes a week of cleanup and paint-up activity with city workers hauling away accumulated material. Chamber of Commerce coordinates between city and residents, aiming for a standout effort and long term upkeep.
Cameron's Yee High School band led by Francis Cox scored double first in last week's regional competition marking 22nd straight year at the top. Praise came from SMU Mustang band director Judge Irving Dreibrodt and Pasadena High School band director Judge Gene Stuchberg. The VHS band won first in both concert playing and sightreading, a record Cameron officials note with pride.
A reader debates Khrushchev’s critique of American houses versus Soviet building aims. He questions durability and ownership, noting his own American home’s longevity and preferring private ownership over 200 year planned structures. He argues personal choice matters more than stated systems.
Austin lawmakers will reconvene early next week after a 120 day session failed to erase a 45 million dollar deficit. Observers expect multiple special sessions to fix the budget with revenue-raising measures redone in the House before reaching the Senate.
A retrospective feature revisits notable events and names from four decades ago, recalling local milestones, community figures, and landmark happenings through archival notes and photos. The piece ties past moments to present reflections, highlighting enduring memories.
The town lists multiple Cameron churches with service times and pastors. Prof L H Kidd heads Cameron Public Schools with re-elected faculty. The Good Road Bond Election passed 173 to 47. A large oil company board is named. An electrical storm killed two Raymond Sharpe mules. Miss Mary Ethel Thompson won a $5 Jane Douglas Chapter prize for best history theme.
Twenty years ago 112 students graduated with Harold Pressley as valedictorian and Dorothy Perkins as salutatorian. Bill Wallace was named City Attorney by Mayor Charles C. Smith. Francis Cox received a Baylor University summer scholarship for 1939. Local church notices include multiple services and times for First Methodist, First Spiritualist, Trinity Lutheran, Gospel Tabernacle, and other congregations. Names Pauline Starnes and Irene Starnes noted among community members returning from vacation.
A dense rundown of area religious services lists Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower sessions St. Monica’s Catholic Masses and multiple Baptist Methodist and Lutheran church schedules across towns, with pastors names and weekly timings.
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