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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
1
The Herald invites learners from 8 to adult to register for summer evening tennis at Yoe Courts. Registration is Monday May 31 around 6 p.m. Groups split by age and ability with mini-tournaments planned. Bring own racket and balls. funding is limited.
Herald joins Reuters global network expanding its reach to world news and features. The service includes displays on The World and Milam County page in Mondays and in Thursdays papers, with reports from Hong Kong to Japanese leagues through Reuters correspondents and editors.
Cameron police investigate an attempted breakin at McLane Red and White supermarket. The Sunday night incident left rainwater damage from a roof hole, though thieves did not gain entry. Water damaged the store ceiling at the front.
May 15 1971 residents express gratitude to the Mayor and Cameron employees for swift assistance after a Sunday morning storm. A large tree limb blocked their car door, but cooperation allowed the family to return home that afternoon. Mr and Mrs B H Patterson and son Billy Ray.
The farewell dinner at Simon George Hall capped St Anthony’s School closing after 75 years at St Monica’s Parish. Lack of teaching nuns led to the end despite 98 students this year. the 1967 brick building expansion had not kept pace with enrollment. Principal Sister Ann Joseph Wagner and six teachers were honored.
A Drivers Education course starts June 8 at 2 30 pm at Buckholts High School taught by Darwin Schwertner of Rogers. Students 15+ must bring $30 tuition and a 1971 Drivers Handbook. Pre School begins June 14 at 8 30 am for 1971 1972 beginners with parent supervision on day one.
Bascom Hodges of the State Mental Health Dept outlines potential counseling and testing services for Milam County youths. He spoke with County Judge O B Harden after meeting Rockdale school faculty who seek regular in district counseling, with Cameron and Rockdale Schools possibly hosting weekly or monthly clinics at the courthouse. The Bell County Mental Health Center, employing four fulltime psychologists and three social workers, offered to send a team regularly.
The Johnsons open their Cameron home for Folk Fete June 12 11 am to 4 pm showcasing family heirlooms from the Paden lineage. Items include a 1895 wedding dress a 14 year old infants dress an oak dresser and a French tapestry while stories trace pre Civil War roots in South Carolina and Mississippi and the move to Texas.
Cameron Chamber of Commerce and Cameron schools announce a summer job program. Applications are on file at the Chamber office for youths from junior high and high school. Jobs span home, yard, business, and farm tasks with employers contacting the Chamber to match workers.
Substantial spring rains lift hopes for Milam County cattlemen as forage prospects improve though subsoil moisture remains low. J D Moore notes marked improvement while northwest county areas and hail damaged fields require more rain. Cotton replanted and grain shredded. rainfall below normal yet auction activity returns to normal after April runs.
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