Redistricting Sparks Texas Legislative Rivalries in Central District
In Central Texas political maneuvers Rep. Dan Kubiak of Rockdale and Sen. Murray Watson’s stance on Bell County appointive judge Black stirs controversy. Rumors center on redistricting to include Milam Williamson and Bell counties, Kubiak challenging Mutscher, and Watson possibly eyeing higher office as observers question timing and effects on congressional maps.
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Survey To Study Vocational Needs
A Chamber of Commerce survey in cooperation with Cameron public schools aims to map local vocational needs. Twenty five Chamber members will contact Cameron businesses on June 9 to gather data on current employee numbers and expand vocational education programs for youth.
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Area Roundup on Rural Burglaries Prompts Caution
Williamson County Sheriff Department reports a rash of rural burglaries in Round Rock Hutto and Pflugerville area. Sheriff urges residents to lock homes when away and to report strangers or unusual vehicles to neighbors and authorities.
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Two Drownings Mark Opening At Lake Somerville
Two drownings mar the opening of summer activities at Lake Somerville. Jerry Allen of Bryan, 22, drowned while rescuing a boat with his wife and another woman near Big Creek Park. Edward Smith, 18, of Houston, drowned trying to swim to shore after a rented boat stalled. The deaths bring the lake’s drownings to 16 since opening.
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Jerry Allen
Bryan
Big Creek Park
Edward Smith
Houston
Sunshine Singers to perform at Thorndale church concert
The 126 member Sunshine Singers choir from Mexia State School will present hymns spirituals and gospel songs Sunday June 6 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Thorndale. A supper on the church grounds begins at 5 p.m. followed by the program.
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Mexia State School
Trinity United Methodist Church
Thorndale
Black's Senate rejection halts 146th District Court appointment
In Central Texas lawmakers debated the defeat of William C. Black to the unexpired 146th district court term. Black had served by gubernatorial appointment since January 11. A petition supporting Black circulated in Temple Belton and West Bell County before Sen. Murray Watson blocked confirmation in a closed session last week.
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146Th District Court
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Senate
Hearne Celebrates Centennial With Parade and Marker
Hundreds gathered for Hearne's centennial celebration last Saturday. Former residents return after decades as the museum at the fire station and the parade highlighted events. A historical marker was dedicated at city hall that afternoon.
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Rockdale High holds combined commencement with state rep speaker
Commencement exercises for 125 Rockdale High School seniors were held Friday at Tiger Field. State Rep. Dan Kubiak was guest speaker for the combined baccalaureate program. Valedictorian was William Peeples and salutatorian was Janie Sue Backhaus.
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Redistricting Threatens Rep Kubiak's District
Rep Dan Kubiak laments a redistricting plan that destroys his district and moves Milam Williamson and southern Bell into a new District 37 with Reps John Bigham and Charles Patterson. A new District 50 in western Bell would have no incumbent. He predicts lawsuits and possible challenges to the plan under one man one vote.
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Bell County
June Folk Fete Program Told In Cameron
The second annual Folk Fete in Cameron June 11 and 12 features bands belles and ethnic dance groups. City Park hosts booths arts and crafts exhibits Old Fiddlers Contest with cash prizes and free most events. Pilgrimage of historic homes garden party and performances at Yoe Field are planned with bands from multiple regions and diverse cultural groups.
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Donald Pimpler
Porcelain Art League
Austin Art Shop
Wilson Arrington
Cameron Public Library
James Brock
Gladys Stamman
Emonies
Rockdale
Buckholts
Hearne
Thorndale
Little Eppie
Vrazel Polka Band
Lights Chapel Choir
Cecil Anderson
Sour Krauts
Lib
Tennis Classes Start Monday at Cameron Courts
Registration for summer tennis classes and mini tournaments is set for 6 p.m. Monday at Cameron's Yee Courts under lights. Frank M. Luecke, Missouri varsity player 1951–53, will supervise sessions open to beginners to adults, with players providing their own rackets and balls for practice.
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Yoe
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University of Missouri
Yee Courts
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Cameron Area
Building Permits Total $72,000 for April and May
City Hall records show new home construction at $56,000 with additions and alterations totaling $16,300 and a total permits value of $72,000. Milam County NFC invites all grain producers to a meeting at the Yee High Ag building at 8 p.m. Monday May 31 to discuss the 1971 grain marketing.
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Cameron summer baseball program expands across three leagues
The Cameron summer baseball program grows to three leagues this season with 220 boys and 29 coaches. Five rosters are listed for Pony Minor and Little leagues, including Rebels, Maroons, Blue Jays, Tigers, Lions, Hustlers, White Sox, Giants and Yankees. Proceeds from concession stands fund equipment. volunteers credit mothers for the operation.
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Fredwill Hornung
Cameron Little League
Little League Field
Charles Wolfington
Cameron Little League Auxilary
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Rebels
Jimmie Kopriva
Marvin Ray Young, Jr
Gene Kopriva
Mike Young
Gary Trdy
Michael White
Mark Michalka
Steven Hagg
Eugene Bagley
Joey Mondrick
Bobby Zavodny
Dennis Hollas
David Hollas
Richard Scott
Maroons
N. E. Barron
John Barron
George Whiteside
Marvin Parker
Gary Hornung
Allen Jones
Jafus White
Frank Borgus
Rock Thweatt
Blue Jays
J. C. Komar, Jr
Jimmy Lester
Kelly Coleman
Craig Friemel
Donald Hanel
Ricky Kelley
Steven Lewis
Lorenzo Majors
Robert Miller
Mike Mueck
Larry Orsag
Randy Sapp
Ricky Sapp
Jeff Smitherman
Joe Smitherman
Yasidor Tamez
Bruce
Tigers
Eugene Salach
Roy Boutwell
Jeff Boutwell
Michael Salach
Don Junek
Joe Cathey
Mark Kostrom
Jeff Kimbrel
Harold R. McGoldrick
Ronnie Henley
Arthur Zarosky
John Scott William
Samuel Lewis
John B. Henderson III
Ronald Rummel
Lions
Harold Moore
Dale Smith
Bobby Cathey
Eddie Young
David Russell
John E. Morgan
Dave Smith
Rickey Gaskey
Otha George Siidom
Gerald Moore
Tony Amaya
Robert Claypool
Glenn Glaser
John Brashear
Michael Crouch
Hustlers
Tom Woods
David Krenek
David Woods
Jody Rowe
Vincia Lyons
Robert E. Taylor
Arthur Montez
Jimmy Chollett
Mark Macal
Fouche Canady
Arthur Vega
Don Ward Roddom
Bobby Charanza, Jr
Roger Braden
Jed Rowe
Louis Vrazel
Louis Vrazel, Jr
Steven Vrazel
James Mondrik
Jeff Mondrik
Martin Luecke
Kenneth Stevens
Kevin Simmons
James Marak
Donnie Hauk
Timothy Mitchan
Melvin Handle
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