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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1971
Page
1
A Milam County feature spotlights 4-H Week and youth involvement across Milam in 4-H FFA Boy and Girl Scouts and other programs. Officials note youth leadership moving into government industry and civic life. The piece emphasizes maturity responsibility and the impact of youth on future progress.
F M L action reaches new high in Milam history as 4 H and other programs drive growth and individual development. Editorial notes that leadership and enthusiasm spread through town and country, turning long-held dreams into progress and direction for youth and the community.
Police Chief Felipe Martinez warned this week about people walking in traffic lanes instead of sidewalks. Tickets would be issued for obstructing traffic. Refugio Banda was arrested by Cameron police charged with burglarizing the Hill Top Cafe Sunday night. Chief Martinez and Patrolman Ken Butler investigated the robbery, noting cash, the jukebox, and beer taken.
Hearne High School dismissed for a bomb threat last week after a call to the business office. Authorities and officers cleared the building and conducted a search with no bomb located.
The $2 million San Gabriel Dam appropriation awaits President Nixon after House Senate conference reports. Cong J J Pickle notes the bill cleared Congress and now rests with the president.
The Brazos River Authority ends a decade long effort by completing procedures to raise the conservation pool to 594 feet. The higher level will expand Belton lake surface from 7,400 feet to 12,300 feet and increase water storage.
The Environmental Protection Agency authorizes a 91,518,440 grant to BRA for constructing a regional sewage treatment plant serving Temple and Belton. The sum covers about half of the estimated 3 million dollar project cost, with state and local funds covering the rest.
Painters spray exterior finish at Rosebud-Lott Advanced Learning Center while wiring for the communications center and installing air conditioning ducts. Builders aim to finish and occupy by mid December.
Rockdale reports drive progress this week with Me Milam County United Fund at 10 227 and a budget line of 2175. The campaign aims to reach its total goals as volunteer efforts continue.
The United Fund drive aims for a 10 400 goal as the American Red Cross unit, allotted 2 300 from United Fund, funds local service calls for servicemen families and the county blood program. Blood year 1781 cost 12 1/2 cents per capita with 614 units used locally. Hospitals St Edward Newton Memorial Richards Rockdale plus 291 out of region units. Emergency loans for servicemen, some written off. Drive house to house today.
Milam County 4-H entomology team led by Rebecca Riola Peter Riola and Barbara Winkler from Cameron club won the junior district contest at Stephenville. The team, formed fall 1970, trained on insects and insecticides using slides books and Extension Service materials. The competition included 25 insect identifications and a one hour 100 question exam. Rebecca Riola was high point member of the junior contest. the team could not advance to state due to age restrictions.
Milam County Tax Assessor-Collector Walter White sent 21 215 state and county tax notices by mail for delivery Oct 2. Notices include voter registration forms to be completed and returned. Discounts for early payment. list of tour stops for tax collection includes Buckholts Davilla Rockdale Gause and Thorndale. Cameron ISD mailed about 6 500 notices totaling 263 880 66 and city notices total 7 615 231 in evaluations with taxes of 125 651 31.
Cameron Rotary will host District Governor B. J. Forrest of Rotary District 587. Forrest will speak at an 8 p.m. meeting in the First National Bank board room and again at a noon luncheon in the Texan Cafe. Forrest is active in Mexia civic and church work and co‑owns Casual Fashions.
Mrs. E. E. Allison Sr. of Route 3 Cameron died Friday after a lengthy illness. Born September 10, 1890 in Washington County, she lived most of her life in Milam County. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Green Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Earnest L. Helsley. Burial in Marlow cemetery. Survived by husband E. E. Allison Sr.. son Eddie Allison Jr.. daughters Mrs. George Jones and Mrs. Ronald Watson. sister Mrs. C. N. Payne. five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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