17 Oct 1957
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1957
Page
1
The First Baptist Church of Cameron adopts a record budget of 72537 for 1958, including 32500 for a building program and a larger missionary effort. The Rev. A F Russell promotes a Forward Program of Church Finance and a Church Family Loyalty Dinner set for 7 p.m. Thursday at Yee High School Gym.
The Texas Department of Agriculture approved 225 acres of Milam County hybrid corn as certified seed. Commissioner White said the certification aims to provide pure bred field seed and honest quality judgments for buyers. Applicants must meet registration and certification standards to receive certification tags on seed containers. The state reports 169,287 acres under seed certification for 1967 with 21 crops and 185 varieties enrolled.
Cameron meets 16th ranked Cameron in a final non conference tilt at Alvin Stadium tomorrow night. Game time is 8 p m. Alvin seeks a fifth win after a 25 6 victory over Palacious while Cameron carries a three game win streak and a 31 0 win over Rose. Coaches note rain disrupted practice but the Yeomen are ready.
The Yeomen depart Cameron around noon and plan a stop in Rosenberg for a dinner break before continuing to the venue. Players will suit up for the game and stay overnight near Rosenberg.
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce launches Trades Day today with a 3:30 kickoff and a $100 prize pool. The Trades Day Treasure Crest unlocks at 3:30 3:45 4 and 4:30 PM with winners announced in participating stores including Matula’s Mendrik’s Turner's and more.
The Cameron Saddle Club will sponsor a horseshow at 2 p.m. Sunday in the rodeo arena at Wilpa Ledbetter Park. Classes include Beginners, Shetland Performance, Children under 2, Teen ages 12 to 16, and Novice. Jackpot and Ribbon Roping follow. Spectators free. most classes free.Novice class and roping fees set by ropers. Children must be accompanied by parents.
The Milam County Farm Bureau plans a meeting tonight at Simon-George to consider 21 proposed resolutions on cotton, grading, livestock, foreign trade, rural roads, water, states rights and the soil bank. Nine directors will be elected to two year terms.
Funeral services were held Monday at the First Baptist Church for Charlie G. Terry 71 who died Sunday. The Rev Aubrey Russell officiated and burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery. Terry born in Cameron June 29 1886 lived here all his life. Survivors include wife Alice a son Mott Terry of Grand Prairie a daughter Kathrine Dibarrido of Philadelphia four brothers three sisters and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Grady Alien Bert Nance Ted Kuehl and Herbert Colburn.
Rev Bennie Goodwin spoke at the Clarkson Cemetery Association meeting held Sunday at Clarkson Baptist church. The 7th annual gathering drew about 200 attendees for the program and luncheon. Herman Schulz was elected president with Mrs Joe Hauk as vice president and Mrs T O Mitchell as second vice president. Committees named include Program chaired by Mrs John Wimberly and Jewel Wimberly with Mrs W D Nicholson and Bailey Jones. Food committee members are Mrs Joe Hauk Mrs Frank Rogers Mrs J A Blasienz and George Dodd.
The Cameron October directory was mailed to customers Monday. It features a green cover, 16 pages of alphabetical listings and 24 pages of classified listings. About 3,100 copies were printed for current and future subscribers.
About 1,000 Methodists attended a laymen's retreat at Lakeview over the weekend. W McCullin Louis McKee Pat Kelly and Forrest Sapp were among the attendees as evangelistic programs for the year were outlined and discussion groups considered church program improvements. Sermons by Methodist bishops from Houston and Dallas highlighted the two-day event.
Miss Terry, Yee High sophomore and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Terry, was named Homecoming Queen Friday at the Cameron Rosebud football game. Supt. Wiley W. Loughmiller presented the bouquet at half time on Yoe Field. The court included Miss Cindy Curtis, Miss Mary Jane Vogelsang, and Miss Annette Dodd, with candidates chosen by class vote and float contest results.
Cameron officials tabled a second request from the Cameron school board for a reduced water rate and asked city staff to inform the state highway department that funds exist for the US 77 curb gutter project. The city set aside 12 500 dollars for the widening project as state plans include it on the construction agenda.
Sept Wiley Loughmiller announced the football game at Uw Rosebud Cameron raised 1268.60 after expenses. The notice records proceeds and all costs covered, confirming the final amount for supporters.
Cameron school board plans final word Thursday October 31 on playing Killeen here amid debate over a prior contract for payment. Officials noted legality concerns and parental opposition to a home game with a second string Negro halfback.
Tremendous rainfall across Cameron and surrounding areas caused the Little River and tributaries to overflow, cresting at 38.10 feet Tuesday afternoon. Bridges on several county roads washed away and multiple highways were closed or limited to emergency traffic as floods disrupted schools, utilities, and farms in Maysfield, Branchville, Pettibone, and San Gabriel.
Weather notes indicate more showers were possible today but a clear weekend was predicted in Central Texas. Cameron reported 3.91 inches of rain from Sunday night to Tuesday, per the city water department gauge.
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