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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1970
Page
1
The piece argues America must mature beyond wartime triumphs toward Pax Americana while facing campus dissent and political polarization. It cites Toynbee on civilizational stress, urges academic freedom with controlled dissent, and questions withdrawal from Southeast Asia as a test of national responsibility and leadership.
The Milam County chapter of the National Farmers Organization received its charter May 7 1970 from the national office in Corning Iowa. The monthly meeting is set for Tuesday June 2 at the Yee High Agriculture Building at 7 p.m.
Hunters trappers and fishermen in Milam County may comment on proposed rules at a public hearing at 2 p.m. Monday June 1 at the Courthouse. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sets seasons bag limits and methods of taking wildlife in Milam County. Dale Moore the county game warden urged all interested persons to attend and offer suggestions or comments.
Cameron artist James Brock hosts a two day show featuring student paintings and sculptures. The exhibit runs Saturday and Sunday May 30 and 31 from 1 to 7 PM at the James Brock Studio Gallery on Old Waco Highway.
Scattered rains moved graduation activities indoors in many area schools while farmers welcomed moisture. Unofficial rainfall readings ranged from just a trace near Burlington to 11 inches at Port Sullivan, with Cameron totaling 17.80 inches for the year to date and May rainfall at 3.35 inches. A 4.5 inch downpour described as frog strangler swelled Brushy Creek but caused limited crop damage. Milam County crops show improving prospects as maize, cotton and corn sprout after the generally dry period May 1–15.
The Bell Milam Falls Water Supply Corporation plans a 250 mile network serving Rogers Meeks Holland Bartlett and surrounding areas with a 3100 foot well near Rogers. It expects 554 current customers and 220 more as easements are secured with construction to begin once easements are obtained.
Mrs. Charles Chandler, wife of a Cameron businessman and mother of two, has an untitled oil now in Temple Junior College’s permanent collection after the college show. She studied two semesters under J. Bryant Reeves and entered six canvases including three modern works and two still lifes. Chandler credits Fleur de Lis Garden Club for sparking her interest in color and design, noting pride yet occasional discouragement before this recognition.
The Willing Workers Progressive Club leads a project to revive the West 12 Street ball field. Needs include a new backstop fence bleachers and restrooms with concrete foundations. Materials from Jewel Concrete Co. and Walter Wallace help, total cost about 750 dollars.
Ranger Pan American Insurance recognized seven Central Butane Co employees for safe driving records spanning two to seven years. Award recipients were Cecil Grahoske and Joe David from Burlington, William J. Kubes, A. B. Hairston, Frank Gelner, Alfred Gelner, and Jack DuBois, all of Cameron, who received award cards pins and bars.
Drilling activity increases in south Milam County with two new operators entering the Milbur and Cherokee Navarro Fields. White Shield takes a 250 acre farmout in the Milbur Field and plans wildcats to offset the General Crude No. 1 Perry. additional wildcat bets include Lillian Beard and Charlie Morgan prospects. Nearby operators pursue Joe Martin and Arthur Praesel wells, while P Dean Rowe plans Navarro wildcat near Cherokee Navarro Field.
Thomas Slavik, a Herald pressman for three years, becomes Herald job printer after studying printing management at Southwest School of Printing, Sam Houston State. He previously trained as a job work apprentice, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Slavik.
Yoe High School cheerleaders with Cameron Yoemen organize a car wash on Saturday May 30 from 9 am to 4 pm at Armstrong's Gulf Station beside The Texan. Proceeds support cheerleader activities and equipment. pickup and delivery available by calling 697-9228.
Federal offices including ASC FHA and SCS will be closed Friday May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. The Cameron Post Office will be closed Saturday as part of the holiday schedule.
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