20 Nov 1975
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1975
Page
1
The Dallas Morning News reports the death of front page columnist Paul Crume who wrote the Big D column since 1952. Known for early morning essays and reportage he endured deadlines with wit and candor and remained widely quoted in Dallas.
The passage compares writers F.M.L. and Paul Crume, noting Rogers as a Texian humorist with daily brief columns in the 1920s and 1930s. It recalls Crume as a thoughtful, prolific writer whose work invites direct language and steady reflection.
A 64 year old Rockdale man Woodrow Burgess was seriously hurt in a hunting accident four miles east of Rockdale He was quail hunting with an 11 year old boy when the youth’s shotgun discharged after being dropped by the boy Burgess was taken to Scott and White Hospital Temple in serious condition.
U S District Judge Jack Roberts at Waco dismissed a suit against Buckholts Independent School District alleging discrimination. He ordered plaintiff Frederick Griffin to pay court costs. Griffin, a black mathematics master, claimed he was not rehired as the district’s first Black teacher after replacing a stroke victim.
A plea from Sacred Heart Church Elgin seeks information about a missing parish dog named Sam. The friendly one eyed neutered dog, yellowish in color, disappeared on the night of the Elgin Cameron high school football game on October 24. Call Fr Everett Trebroske at 512 285 3536 or write to Box 431 Elgin Texas 7862.
A two car collision at 4 30 PM Sunday at 4th and Crockett caused minor injuries to Mrs. Alfred Schories and Alfred Schories of Houston. They were treated and released from St. Edward Hospital. Sandra McCasland of Houston avoided injury.
Cameron approves street work plan submitted by Monroe Fuchs of the City Planning Commission. The plan calls for paving 74 blocks in Green Addition after storm drainage, with maintenance raising total to 66 232 and involving reworking soft spots on Jackson Street. It recommends a revolving street fund around 50 000 yearly and an assessment financing plan with costs prorated among property owners and the city.
The Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce seeks a steering committee to develop a civic center, reporting to the city council after nine months of work. The council discussed street programs, utility issues, and a 10-year lease to the American Legion, with budgeting and paving plans outlined for Cameron streets.
The Cameron Area Ministerial Association hosts a Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday November 23 at 7 p m at First Presbyterian Church Cameron Public is invited Rev Stanley Vodicka pastor First United Methodist Church to speak Special music by Buckholts Youth Choir and O J Thomas Junior High School Choir Association ministers listed include Rev Ernest Helsley Rev Darryl Proffit president Rev Vernon Dietrich Rev John Geiser Rev Henry Weston secretary treasurer Rev James Mitchell Rev John Homerstad Rev R L Reece and Rev Vodicka The Association funds aid needy transients with food gasoline and shelter funded by offerings at Thanksgiving and Good Friday services Contributions may be mailed to Cameron Area Ministerial Association c o Battetown Baptist Church E 22nd St Cameron Texas 76520
The Texas Crop and Live Stock Reporting Service partners with the Department of Agriculture to survey 75 000 Texas farmers and ranchers from November to January. Selected producers represent all 254 counties by operation size, with confidentiality ensured. Results are published statewide and at county level for public access.
Austin resident and former Cameron Enterprise editor and publisher Ben F. Reichert died Friday after an apparent heart attack while driving. Funeral services were held Sunday in Austin with burial at Austin Memorial Park. He served on Cameron city council in 1946 47 and as Lions International district governor in 1946. Surviving are his widow two sons a brother a sister and three grandchildren.
Mark Ellison Texas FFA president for 1975 76 will be guest speaker at a Lions Rotary Thanksgiving luncheon at Methodist Fellowship Hall. Rod Holcombe will MC as Noon Lions host Ellison, 18, son of Dick Ellison, recently Rosebud Lott High School graduate and former class officer. Ellison has held multiple FFA offices and will attend Texas A&M to study agriculture communications.
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