Newton Memorial Hospital fund nears $50,000 target
The Newton Memorial Fund Drive in Cameron reports about 30000 in pledges and contributions toward a 50000 minimum to qualify for Hill Burton grants. The drive headquarters at 207 South Houston promotes a new 28 bed hospital costing 320000 to 400000 with two weeks left to raise the balance.
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Newton Memorial Hospital
Fund Drive
Newton Memorial Fund Drive
South
Houston
Cameron
Newton Memorial Hospital drive reaches thirty thousand
The hospital fundraiser in Cameron shows $30 000 raised this week toward a $50 000 goal. A fund thermometer is posted at the Fund headquarters at 207 S. Houston for public update.
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Newton Merorial Hospital
Cameron
S. Houston
Statioto
City OKs rate boost hears street delegates
City officials approve a rate increase and hear street delegation requests as part of a busy council session. The meeting also covers budgets, policy discussions, and upcoming municipal actions.
Modernization Push Expands Across Cameron Businesses
Downtown Cameron sees continued modernization as exteriors are sanded and fronts repainted at First National Bank Building and Eslinger Grocery while fronts of Schigut's Dept Store and nearby offices await updates. Texan Cafe adds a dining room. Milam Courthouse, Citizens National Bank, and Harden Jewelers also receive upgrades in a spring drive.
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Cameron
Milam
Citizens National Bank
Emory B. Camp
Sanders and Fikes
Lippman
Harden Jewelers
Cameron Business Houses
Barkemeyer Named Outstanding Student at Yee High
David Barkemeyer was honored as the outstanding student of American history at Yee High School in a special assembly. The award, first of its kind from the Sarah McCalla chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was presented by Mrs. James Kahler who praised his achievements and interest in American history and gave him a history book.
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David Barkemeyer
Yee High School
Sarah McCalla
Daughters of the American Revolution
DAR
James Kahler
Barkemeyer
Yoe High seniors prepare for baccalaureate and commencement
Eighty six Yoe High School seniors are set for baccalaureate services at 8 p m Sunday at Yoe Field with Rev John Geiser delivering the sermon and Edwin Adams as valedictorian. Commencement Tuesday at 8 p m at Yoe Field includes Adams speaking on Science in Modern Society and Miss Richter on The Challenge in Education.
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Yoe Field
John Geiser
Wiley Loughmiller
Edwin Adams
Jeannette Richter
Yee High School
Clark
D. C. James
H. M. Rowley
Yee Field
Adams
Miss Richter
Max Howard
Cameron School Board
Supt. Loughmiller
J. R. Young
Mark Perrin
Bernay Dusek
Charles Hollas
Sandra Smith
Disy Henderson
Weather Notes for Cameron Area This Week
Only .07 inches of rain fell in Cameron this week. High temperatures varied with readings around the mid to upper 80s while lows dipped into the 40s and 50s.
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Cameron
May
Heart Attack Fatal To W. J. Whatley
W T Whatley Jr 51 longtime Cameron businessman died of a heart attack Tuesday night at his Hoyte Community home. Funeral services set for 10 a m Thursday at Marek Burns Funeral Home with Pastor Don Fraiser officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include wife Ima Jean Whatley his mother Mrs W T Whatley Sr two sisters Mrs H C Sherrard and Mrs A A Somerville. He ran a Cameron grocery for years and recently managed the Alcua Lake concession center near Rockdale.
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W. T. Whatley, Jr
Cameron
Hoyte
Marek - Burns
Don Fraiser
Cameron Church of Christ
Oak Hill Cemetery
Ima Jean Whatley
W. T. Whatley
Services Held Tuesday For Mrs Morgan of Milano
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. from the First Baptist Church in Milano for Mrs Walter Morgan 62 who died at Cameron Hospital after a 12 day illness. The Rev James Henderson officiated with interment in the Hirt Cemetery. Mrs Morgan had lived in Milano all her life and was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving are eight daughters including Mrs Truman Williams and Mrs James Ponder and Mrs Richard Ruzicka and Mrs Pat Gay of Houston, Mrs Gable Salinas of Ben vid ez, Mrs Frank Heinz of Milano, Mrs Clifton Pierce of Austin, and Mrs Ray Lewis of Gause. two sons George and Glen Morgan of Milano. two brothers, two sisters. 29 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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First Baptist Church
Milano
Walter Morgan
Cameron Hospital
James Henderson
Hirt
Morgan
Christian Church
Truman Williams
James Ponder
Richard Ruzicka
Pat Gay
Houston
Gable Salinas
Benvidez
Frank Heinz
Clifton Pierce
Austin
Ray Lewis
Gause
George
Glen Morgan
Beard Contest Opens Western Week in Cameron Texas
May 16 marks the start of Western Week promotions in Cameron with a beard contest for four divisions led by the Cameron Saddle Club Show on July 16 at Wilson Ledbetter Park. Prizes will be awarded to winners. entry is 50 cents and the event aims to boost local interest with shaving and non shaving buttons and Western Week ties.
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Cameron
Austin
Gov. Price Daniel
Saddle Club
Cameron Saddle Club
Texas
Wilson
Ex-Rockdale Chief Named Cameron Police Leader
H. E. Johnson, former Rockdale police chief, was hired by Cameron City Council to succeed Chester Simons as police chief. In a 41 vote Johnson will take over duties this week while Simons remains on part time. Johnson has begun his duties this week.
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H. E. Johnson
Rockdale
Chester Simons
Cameron
Johnson
Simons
Cameron Country Club
Son
Rita Moran Comforts Boy Before Operation
Miss Rita Moran of Cameron was photographed with 9 year old Leland Babineaux of Eunice at Charity Hospital New Orleans before his heart surgery. The operation required 15 to 20 pints of blood and was successful with Leland now home. Moran, a student nurse at Charity, will graduate June 13 and return to Austin for final studies August 28.
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Rita Moran
Cameron
New Orleans
Eunice
Leland Babineaux
Charity Hospital
Leland
Miss Moran
Austin
Council Approves Compromise on Street Width and Gas Rate Rise
Cameron City Council ends three hour session approving a 5.4 cent MCF increase for Lone Star Gas Co. and agreeing to gravel and surface North Fannin St from 18th to 22nd as two delegations seek assurances. Officials note 32 foot curb width and prior payments. a compromise to split costs for curbside graveling and paving is offered amid funding limits.
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Lone Star Gas Co
North Fannin St
North Cameron
Fannin
TWC
Lamar Street
Alvin Dusek
Coleman Duncum
Cameron
J. B. Earl
North Fannin
Charlie Smith
Hearne
Waco
Palestine
Temple
Railroad Commission
Austin
Charlie Burke
Smith
Building Fund Meeting At Newton Memorial Hospital
A general meeting will be held at the Newton Memorial Hospital Building Fund headquarters at 7 30 Tuesday night. Members of the advisory Board and the general public are invited to attend.
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Cameron
Newton Memorial Hospital
Newton Memorial Hospital Building Fund
Advisory Board
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Cameron Chamber of Commerce
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Knights of Pythias
1OOF Lodge
Cameron Lions Club
Cameron American Legion
Cameron B & PW Club
Cameron Ministers
Hill - Burton Committee
San Antonio
Lott
Hho.ooo
United Brethers Church
Ocker
Louise Marek
Meeks
Temple Hospital
John Baletka
Ers
J. W. Marek
J. C
Jodie
Ervin
Burlington
Arnold
W. G. Sula
Betty Marek
Willie Glaser
Rogers
Joe Glaser
Buckholts
Marek - Burns Funeral Home
Earl Knebel
Jack R. Larimore
el Paso
Billy Ray Dickey
Pasadena
Bill Bates
Heard Hilliard S. Thomas
Milton Schiller
Thomas
Jerry Hopkins
Max Treadwell
Larimore
Dickey
Bates
Tion
Ys- Leta
FE Paso
North Texas State College
North Texas
Bryan
Spring Branch
University of Houston
Galena Park High School
Tyler Junior College
Glenda Dusek
Malcik
Knebel
O. J. Thomas
Corpus Christi
Jack Larimore
National Bank
Esslinger Grocery
Tommy Thompson
YHS
W. J. Whatley
Mmirs
Harry Hoskins Jr
A & M College
Chili Manning
Staffoto
Jack DuBois
Ledbetter Park
Button
DuBois
Contes
Koppe
George Koppe
Council Employs
Ian Houston
Roy Griffin
Richard Moseley
John A. Smith
E. L. Wied
John
Boy
Lamar
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