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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1963
Page
1
Cameron officials reported shipping about 160000 gallons of water to Rosebud over eight days. Two rail cars per day carry roughly 10000 gallons each via Southern Pacific, to pump into Rosebud’s main line and reservio as drought relief. no end date given.
Crow sightings along East Seventh Street stir curiosity as a large bird speaks in words to resident Eloise Henderson and others. Neighbors seek the bird’s owner to return the talking crow seen earlier in the week, with speculation about training and language tricks.
The J C Penney store at 101 West Main Street Cameron is receiving exterior repairs and a refreshed interior. Workers repaint and install new tile while the building undergoes a major face lift, according to manager Bill Tolson.
The Cameron Independent School District considers its tax plan after a closed session. Superintendent Charles Ziegler cites legal limits on deficit budgets, borrowing options, early tax rolls, and potential across the board levy adjustments amid equalization concerns.
Six defendants were arraigned before District Judge Wm Wallace after a Grand Jury session produced six indictments. Darrell Shuffield faces murder with malice in the Oct 13 Rockdale tavern shooting that killed Albert Ray Wheelus Jr. Others include felony hot checks against E L Pharis Edmund Kasse A B Richards W J Loftin and driving without owners consent for Clarence Kelley. Richards Loftin and Kelley are held on $1,000 bond with attorney Robert Ellett appointed.
Cameron merchants urge residents to shop locally for the Christmas season and year round. Barbara Smitherman of the Cameron Chamber of Commerce stresses keeping dollars in town, supporting streets, schools and community groups, and choosing local merchants first before seeking items elsewhere.
Milam County’s Milena Rockdale shallow field sees three new producers in two weeks. Mack's Production Co of Cameron drilled the No 5 Tyrena Cavil in 134 acre lease northwest of Milano. it flowed 15 barrels daily after a swabbing incident. The No 12 Terry and Perry produced eight barrels daily. No 13 Terry and Perry showed oil with gas after perforation at 1236 and 1242 feet, with a potential test pending. Further spudding of No 14 Terry and Perry planned soon. Cass Walden oversees field operations.
The U S Department of Agriculture appoints Dr. O H Graham as Investigations Leader for Livestock Insects with Kerrville headquarters. A Texas native and MIT graduate, he has led Kerrville Lab since 1946 and will oversee sub laboratories in Mississippi Nebraska Colorado and Mission Texas plus work on control strategies for screwworms fleece worms horn flies cattle grubs and ticks.
Yoe High announces the 1963 football banquet on November 25 at 7 p.m. in the Methodist Fellowship Hall. Catfish Smith of Baylor University will be guest speaker with tickets $1.50 per plate available from players or the principal's office by Friday noon. John Henderson Jr. to MC as boosters award the Booster Club Trophy to the top athlete and certificates of achievement are also presented.
The Cameron City Council met in regular session Tuesday night and heard reports from city officials. Mayor Coleman Duncum said street and sewer work was reported and graveling on several street drains would be completed. The council approved regular bills and minor equipment purchases.
Cameron Library Board approves plan for a $40 000 library building funded by a two and a quarter year pledge drive plus tax deductible donations. They will send 175 letters to out of town residents and 150 to Cameron residents while City support totals 10 000 dollars and 1 000 in the fund. The campaign will then expand to a public drive through civic and club groups on East Fourth Street site.
A 35-player turnout for A and B Yoemen basketball practice as Coach Nick Greer leads the squad with returning lettermen Merlin Lester Dicky Ponder Ronnie McWilliams and Lily Davenport. The team planned a Friday home game with Rosebud but it was postponed due to Rosebud’s football schedule, with attempts to arrange alternative pre district games.
A turkey supper with pie and drink for 1.00 will be served at the Minerva Community Center Thursday November 21 starting at 6 00 p m Proceeds fund a new roof for the center Public invited.
Rainfall in the Cameron area and Milam County remains well below the 1962 average. J T Parma reports 15.26 inches of moisture this year or 38 percent of normal, with 1.46 inches in November and 0.70 from Tuesday’s shower. Moore notes soil still not in good condition though winter grazing benefits.
Nora Hefley Mahon 81, a Cameron schools teacher, died Tuesday in Dallas. Funeral Friday at 1 p.m. at Green's Funeral Home chapel with Rev. C. A. West officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Born Cameron November 20, 1882 she taught in Cameron and Globe Arizona. Survivors include two sons Ralph and Jim Mahon of Dallas, daughter Nora Frances Strong of San Mateo California, four grandchildren, three sisters Willie Hefley and Mrs. Phillip Russell and Mrs. Paul Ledbetter, and brother John Hefley of Cameron.
Alcoa plans to energize the sixth potline at Rockdale Works the weekend of November 23, adding 87 new employees to reach 1,024 workers and more than 7 million dollars in annual payroll. The 25,000-ton line, idle since 1968, expands capacity to 150,000 tons per year amid rising aluminum demand.
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