Financing Push Sought for Small-Community Industry
Industrial leaders at the seventh Central Texas conference say financing for small communities is harder and a state program is badly needed. Participants include Narvie Caperton and Mayor Perrin with TIC leaders noting banks and insurers lack long-term funds. SBA and EDA reps report available funds despite paperwork, while industrial revenue bonds and a state program are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Texas
Baylor University
Narvie L. Caperton
Cameron Industrial Foundation
E. A. Perrin
Sen
Murray Watson
Texas Industrial Commission
Waco Chamber of Commerce
Jim Harwell
TIC
Elbert Morrow
Dallas
Morrow
Rubella Clinics Set For Milam County Children
Milam County hosts free rubella vaccination clinics in Cameron and Rockdale on Sunday December 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. for children ages 1 through 10. Locations are Simon-George Hall in Cameron and the Rockdale elementary school cafeteria. The program aims to protect unborn children from rubella complications. vaccination is offered at no charge with optional contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Cameron
Rockdale
Simon-George Hall
Milam County Medical Society
Texas State Department of Health
C. G. Swift
Milam
Swift
Milam County Faces Possible Auto Insurance Rate Hike
Auto insurers seek up to 23.4 percent rise starting January 1, with Milam County a likely $10 bump for minimum basic coverage. Rates vary by rating territory vehicle type model year and driver age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Insurance
Milam County
Cameron band to perform before Dallas Washington game on TV
The Yee High School band directed by Dalton Harbers will play a six minute routine before the Dallas segment of a televised doubleheader against Washington on Sunday December 6. The appearance could reach 40,000 to 50,000 live fans and millions nationally, with additional Folk Fete dance groups slated for Central Texas stations in June 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Texas
Yee High School
Dalton Harbers
Dallas
Harbers
Yee
Central Texas
Perry Holder
Mildred Thornton
Austin
Waco
Temple
Bryan
Salado
Temple Junior College
State Fair of Texas
Seton Hall
Milam’s Modern Makeover Leaders at Work
Community figures including artist James Brock contribute to Milam's evolving identity. Their leadership by example expands local influence beyond the town, drawing talent and attention from metropolitan areas while addressing shared problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam
James Brock
Cameron United Fund Reaches 7542 With Pledges Pending
The Cameron United Fund totals cash contributions and pledges at 7542, UF chairman Bernay Dusek reports. Several local industries are expected to boost the total as pledge cards remain outstanding. Workers with cards are urged to turn them in to finish the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron United Fund
Bernay Dusek
Dusek
Milam 4 H Team Heads to National Poultry Contest
Four Milam County boys Clyde Jistel Joseph Jistel Joseph Vaculin and Daniel Richardson will represent Texas at the National 4 H Poultry Judging Contest in Chicago this weekend. Coached by Fred Schuetz e former Milam assistant county agent. The team won first place in state competition and left Wednesday returning Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Texas
Chicago
Milam
Clyde Jistel
Hubert Jistel
Joseph Jistel
Richard Jistel
Joseph Vaculin
Joe Vaculin
Daniel Richardson
James Richardson
Fred Schuetze
Laredo
Webb
Cameron
Schuetzers
Area Schools Set Holiday Schedule Across Districts
Cameron public schools and St Anthony School dismiss for Thanksgiving Wednesday afternoon and resume Monday November 30. All Cameron schools dismiss for Christmas holidays Tuesday December 22 return Monday January 4. Buckholts students start Christmas holidays December 19 returning January 4. Rogers and Milano schools observe holidays December 22 to January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Public Schools
St. Anthony
Cameron
Buckholts School
Rogers
Milano
Choctaw Entries Win Milam Pecan Show at Cameron
Choctaw entries led by J D Moore and Anton Anderle captured Grand and Reserve Champion in the 10th annual County Pecan Show in Cameron. Judges from A and M praised pecan quality across Choctaw Mohawk Desirable classes and noted small size but good kernel and shell appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Moore
Anton Anderle
Cameron
Matt Zarosky
Jerry Kostrom
Dan Hanna
George Ray McEachern
A&m
Milam County Pecan Show Winners and History
The record lists winners in the native pecan class with names and addresses including Mrs Matt Zarosky Sr and Mrs Jerry Kostrou Rt 2 Buckholts 2nd, and Mrs D M Price Jr Rt 2 Cameron 3rd. Grand Champion Native went to Mrs Matt Zarosky Sr. Reserve Champion Native to Mrs Jerry Kostrou. Ribbons were furnished by Cameron Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee Ed Laywell, chairman. The first Milam County Pecan Show was 1959 with 54 entries. largest show was 1966 with 9 entries. The event is directed by the County Horticultural Committee Angon Anderle, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Zarosky
Cameron
Jerry Kostrou
D. M. Price, Jr
Cameron Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee
Ed Laywell
Milam County
Angon Anderle
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Economic Development Administration
EDA
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth
Massachusetts
America
Louis McKeon
Central Texas College Law Enforcement School
Vietnam
Yee High
Honor Society
W. A. Hoffson
Washington, D.C
Arthur Hoffson
Hanoi
John Ben Sutter
Alva Ray Mullinax
Harry Perrin
Edward Whitley
Houston
Dan Kubiak
Oscar Mauzy
Joe Allen
Baytown
Afl-Cio
Hank Brown
Insurance Board
Rep
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Sen. Mauze
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United Fund
HI LO
Milam Pecan
Towne and
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Charlie Mayer
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Buckholts
Mabel Charles
E. J. Provasek
D. C. York
Rt. 2
Melvin Provasek
Eastern
Schley
Sly
Bill Michalka
M. S. Pugh
J. L. Foster
Suzy Tumlinson
Sarah Tumlinson
E. L. Goddard
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Wavy Charles
Foster
Odom
Onlivon
Delmas
Gery Hollas
Rt. 4
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Shawnee
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