New Half Million Dollar Causeway Across Little River Opens
The Herald reports republished notes on Artist A. Stapp’s half million dollar causeway across Little River at Cameron. The bridge, a mile long, opens with ceremonies on May 17 led by Governor Beauford Jester and Senator Kyle Vick. It marks one of three river bridges in the past century.
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Kyle Vick
Brazos
McCown
Cameron Band Triumphs At Waco Regional Meet
The Cameron band earned top honors at the Waco Regional Meet amid strong performances by its musicians. The event highlighted regional marching and concert talent as Cameron claimed the lead with precise formations and polished renditions.
Yoe High Band Dominates Waco Regional Meet Honors
Yoe High School Band directed by Frances Cox topped its division at the State Regional Band Contest in Waco on Friday May 9 with a first division overall rating and a first division in Sight Reading. Eleven band members earned first division honors individually. Soloists Denson Tindall trombone first division, Stanley Jackson tuba first division, Wallace Collins clarinet second division. Ensembles French horn quartet first division Christine Michaka Anita Dusek Margaret Ermis Callie Green. Flute quartet first division Ladis Marek Robert Johnson Albert McCullin Jane Flinn.
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Frances Cox
Waco
Cameron
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Denson Tindall
Stanley Jackson
Wallace Collins
Christine Michalka
Anita Dusek
Margaret Ermis
Callie Green
Ladis Marek
Robert Johnson
Albert McCullin
Jane Flinn
Telephone Strike Facts
It is evident that about 25 percent of the American public and about 95 percent in small towns are unaware that this is not just another strike for higher wages. This is chiefly a fight against.
Mayor McCullin Heads Reception Committee
Mayor A. W. McCullin leads the reception committee for the bridge opening on Saturday. He has invited citizens to join, the committee will meet at 9 15 in Central City Park to greet bands officials and dignitaries, and the procession will form at the park on Highway 77 for the east approach.
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Central City Park
Highway 77
City Park
Cameron School Board Delays Teacher Pay Increase
Cameron teachers have not received a salary raise as the board deferred pay policy pending study of state laws. Re elected faculty were offered contracts May 8, with none yet signed, while the board weighs adjusting the budget to meet a possible 20 percent across the board rise amid per capita funding and prior maintenance cuts.
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Cameron
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Postal Service Curbed by Economy in Congress
Postmaster J. R. Hays announced the office will close at 10 00 p m instead of 11 00 p m to save funds after Washington curtailments. Mail must be in by 9 30 p m for dispatch to night trains. deliveries may be reduced to five days if funding remains cut.
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Washington
Hays
City to vote on $137000 bond split for paving and academy repairs
City council orders June 3 election with two propositions. One allocates 112000 for paving 30 blocks of business district streets, sidewalks, and widening. the other dedicates 25000 for repairs to the old Academy Building for a city hall. Voters may approve one or both or neither. A street lighting plan by Texas Power and Light would be installed free. Utilities underground work urged for best results.
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Academy
Texas Power & Light Company
Ennis Turner Returns to Phone Duty at Local Exchange
Miss Ennis Turner, a long serving operator with Southwestern Bell in Cameron, returns to her position after the strike of April 2. Her return helps restore service to near normal as 16 operators remain out, but workplace harmony with the company is noted.
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Miss Turner
Atomic Bomb Film Set for Cameron Screenings
The Delphian Club of Cameron will present the film One World or None at the Cameron Theatre on May 15 and 16. Stanley Swift of Swift Theatres supervises a 9 minute screening as part of the regular program. The General Federation of Women's Clubs backs the national sponsorship and urges public attendance.
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Chamber Disclaims Role in Little River Bridge Opening
The Chamber of Commerce states it is not responsible for the bridge dedication program across Little River set for Saturday. The Herald erred in implying chamber involvement while a dedicated committee handles all details. The governor’s absence adds to the disappointment.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Southwestern Bell proposes wage increases to end strike
Southwestern Bell Co outlines a wage pledge to resolve a telephone strike. The plan offers cash raises of 3 and 4 dollars to most of 42 000 non supervisory employees and concessions on fringe demands. About 10 000 workers would gain 4 dollars a week, 26 000 would gain 3 dollars a week, the rest 2 dollars. The pattern raises basic weekly starting rates by 3 dollars and top rates by 4 dollars, with smaller communities receiving starting rates adjustments.
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Southwest
Four injured in highway crash near Milano
Early morning crash on Highway 36 one mile west of Milano injured four people. Mrs. Robert Michalka and daughter Bridget, plus Mrs. Riddle, are hospitalized with broken legs and bruises. Truck driver K G Caldwell also injured. all in Newton Memorial Hospital and listed as doing as well as could be expected.
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Robert Michalka
Bridget
Riddle
Newton Memorial Hospital
K. G. Caldwell
Michalka
Lufkin
Belton
Sheriff Black
Mr. Caldwell
Highway 36
Cameron Woman and San Antonio Man Visit East
Miss Leslie R. Torno of Cameron and Jean Przybycz of San Antonio arrived in the Capital City visiting George T. Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Hawkins. They plan stops in New York and Philadelphia before returning home June 15.
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Leslie R. Torno
Cameron
Jean Przybycz
San Antonio
Capital City
George T. Rogers
Elliott Hawkins
New York
Philadelphia
Milano man H T Hutto admitted to Newton Memorial Hospital
H T Hutto of Milano is listed as a patient at Newton Memorial Hospital. The brief notice records his inpatient status with no further details on condition or treatment.
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H. T. Hutto
Milano
Newton Memorial Hospital
Cameron to Open New Half Million Dollar Bridge
A formal opening on Saturday May 17 at 10 a m will dedicate a new half million dollar bridge over the Little River at Cameron linking Highways 36 and 77. The mile long structure above flood water levels will end travel interruptions and reflect long county and state planning. The Cameron Chamber of Commerce and local officials organized speakers and a parade from City Park to the bridge with Rev Frank Tulloch delivering the invocation and Greer and Senator Kyle Vick giving addresses.
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Milam
Texas Highway Department
Commissioners Court
Tyson
Good Roads Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Kyle Vick
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
City Park
Frank Tulloch
Rockdale
Dan Tyson
Greer
Flower show sponsored by Delphian Club draws many entries
Plans for the Delphian Club flower show attract many entries with a Thursday event at Mrs. E. A. Flinns home on East 13th Street. Five classes include roses and perennials bulbs flowering shrubs and more. Public invited to enter. admission is free. Entries accepted from 10 to 12 Thursday morning.
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Delphian Club
E. A. Flinn
East 13Th Street
Marek Visit Reported From Temple on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Marek visited in Temple on Sunday, marking a brief regional social moment. The note records a family appearance in the city with no further details.
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