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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1961

Page

2

Rogers High selects carnival queens for PTA event

The Rogers High PTA names Carnival Queen candidates by class and assigns escorts. Seniors Marilyn Schneider and Monroe Lange lead the list, with Susie May and David Wright as juniors, Betts Jean Zabcik and Johnnie Martinec as sophomores, and Mary Fay Wright with Bobby Killough as freshmen.

Rogers Rogers High School Marilyn Schneider Monroe Lange Susie May David Wright Betts Jean Zabcik Johnnie Martinec Mary Fay Wright Bobby Killough Mohana Pinkston David Synatzski Belinda Young Louis Elkins Paula Partin Eddie Clanton Ada Jean Cowen Karan Schneider Danny Bruggman Lois Gunn Mary Ida Rose Larry Waits Imogene Harbour Jerelene Hoelscher Wayne Psncik Captalin Akin Doris Vasick Ricky Henson Edith Starnes Dona Kay Ashcraft Jerry Jones Lola Sparks Jewell Weems Bruce Guess Anna Johns Janet Guess James Henson Frits Robert Seaton Alta Seay Edwin Psencik B. F. Harbour Carnival Finance J. L. Chervenka Floyd Frits Bingo H. B. Wright Arlis Green Moore Cannon Carpenter Anton’ Necas Bob Green PTA

NHA Chapter Elects Maxine Martin Area VP for 62 63

The O. J. Thomas NHA Chapter hosted the district meeting with about three hundred girls from twenty schools. Maxine Martin was elected Area 1st Vice President for the 1962 63 term and will be installed at the February area meeting in Elgin.

O. J. Thomas Nha Charles Zeigler Whiteside NHA Cameron Maxine Martin Elgin Beverly Poole Delores Cavanaugh Janie Floyd Jimmie Cammon Barbara Porter Vivian Thomas Brenda Lattimore Willia Philips M. K. Kelley

Nineteen Apply For Alcoa Scholarship

Nineteen seniors from Rockdale and nearby districts have applied for the 1962 Alcoa Foundation Scholarship. The award covers $5200 for four years of study plus a $600 college aid grant. Closing date is October 23 with applicants evaluated by a regional Selection Board.

Rockdale Alcoa Foundation H. D. Maxwell Lexington Dime Box Thrall Thorndale Cameron Milano Caldwell Maxwell Alcoa Rockdale Works

Halloween Party Planned by Rogers High School Council

Rogers High School student council led by president Brian Harbour assigns sophomore reps to run morning devotionals. A Halloween party in the gym is set for October 31 at 7 pm with 25 cents admission, plus posters, refreshments, and decorations. The council also sends 19 dollars to the Junior High in Texas City for Hurricane Carla rehabilitation.

Rogers Rogers High School Brian Harbour Texas City

James Risinger Named Strand Theatre Manager

James Risinger of Morrilton Arkansas has been named manager of the Strand Theatre in Clarksville effective October 21. He has served as assistant manager at the Rialto Theatre for 10 years and is the son of Mrs. Willie Risinger and the late James C. Risinger.

James Risinger Rialto Theatre Morrilton Ark Strand Theatre Clarksville Rialto Risinger Willie Risinger James C. Risinger Cameron Yee High School Oscar Zotz Corinna Ralyn

St Monica’s Mission at Cameron Led by Monsignor Burns

St. Monica’s Church in Cameron hosts a mission starting Sunday October 15 and ending Friday evening led by Monsignor Edward J. Burns of El Paso. Burns, born 1927 in New York, served as pastor and seminary rector, and was a World War II veteran who spent eight months in the Pacific jungle and five years in a military hospital. Public services are open to all, with attendance encouraged beyond parishioners.

St. Monica's Church Cameron Edward J. Burns el Paso Southwest New York City South Pacific St. Monica's Parish Alfred Geiser

Texas Sets November Draft Quota At 923 Men

The Texas draft quota for November is 923 men, 12 more than October, state Selective Service director Colonel Morris S. Schwartz announced. The national call is 20,000 for the Army, with 6,071 men to receive pre induction examinations in November, up from 6,002 in October. Local boards will mail November quotas and the age rule is 22 on November 1, with volunteers or delinquents possibly younger.

Austin Morris S. Schwartz Selective Service Army Schwartz State Selective Service Texas

Rogers FHA Holds Monthly Meeting

The Rogers High School FHA gathered in the gym on October 11 for its regular monthly meeting led by president Molly Gunter. Minutes were read by secretary Carol Mikulas. Margaret Pechal was elected treasurer to fill a vacancy.

Rogers Rogers High School FHA Molly Gunter Carol Mikulas Margaret Pechal E. C. Bravenec Franklin Martinec Anton Necas H. H. Wright Lampasas Nelda Bravenec Carolyn Kotrla Helen Stepan Rita Charlene Tharp Dallas Fair

Milam County Reports Week of Oct 14 Infections

Reportable diseases in Milam County for the week ending October 14 totals nine strep throat two gonorrhea and one tuberculosis according to Dr T E Crump acting director Milam County Health Department.

Milam County T. E. Crump

Milam Building Committee Deliberates 1962 Plan

Milam County Program Building Committee met October 8 in the O J Thomas High Cafeteria with agents E K Shaw and W R Pittman as advisors. They reviewed the 1961 plan, outlined 1962 goals, and discussed livability improvements and educational additions for county residents. Recommendations will go to theOverall Program Building Committee on November 4. a covered dish luncheon followed.

Milam County Program Building Committee O. J. Thomas High School E. K. Shaw W. R. Pittman E. B. Moultry

Columbus Day Observed In Rogers High School

Rogers high school held a patriotic program on Columbus Day October 12 led by the Student Council. Rev Clyde Lee Herring spoke about greatness achievable in youth until adulthood. Student readings piano solos singing and prayers accompanied the event with pledges and talks on Columbus achievements.

Rogers Rogers High School Clyde Lee Herring First Baptist Church Jimmy Down David Wright Barbara Smith Peggy Green America Ace Dyess Harbour Nelda Bravene Columbus

NHS Installation Held Recently At Yee High School

Yee High School hosted a National Honor Society installation on October 5. John Henderson Jr led the service with newly installed officers Rebecca Harden president Philip Hubnik vice president Betty Kestenbaum secretary LaNell Russell treasurer James Anderle Parliamentarian and reporter Margaret Nance. New members include James Anderle Edwards Lippman Mayer Smalley Troy Zawadske Burke Crook Lester Monroe Zelisko with current year members continuing in good standing.

Yee High School National Honor Society John Henderson Jr Rebecca Harden Philip Hubnik Betty Kestenbaum LaNell Russell James Anderle Margaret Nance James Edwards Suzanne Lippman Martha Mayer Joyce Smalley Doris Troy Gwen Zawadske Billie Burke Carol Ann Crook Marlin Lester Jane Monroe Jon Zelisko Peggy Schiller Phillip Hubnik Karen Adams Lanette Laffere Theresa Koronek

History Club Meeting At Mrs. Harrells October 10

The Cameron History Club met at Mrs. K. K. Robbins home on October 10 with Mrs. S. M. Harrell presiding. The program chair, Mrs. John Howard, presented What Do You Want From TV Programs using School Children and TV by Dr. Whitty and TV opinions by Arthur Sarnoff as resources. Thirteen members and three guests attended.

Cameron History Club K. K. Robbins S. M. Harrell Dr. Whitty Arthur Sarnoff John Howard

Davilla Club Holds Meeting and Officers Elected

The Davilla Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. C. D. Robbins with six members and three visitors. Mrs. Frances Johnson demonstrated desserts from a saucepan and various sauce pans. A council report by Mrs. T. N. Hine and a Civil Defense discussion followed. New officers were elected: President Mrs. Lester Davis, Vice President Mrs. M. J. Walker, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. R. F. Bunker, and Council Delegate Mrs. Jack Stewart.

Davilla Home Demonstration Club Frances Johnson C. D. Robbins

Services Conducted For Mrs. Worcester

Funeral services were held for Mrs. D. B. Worcester 99 at 2 30 p m Friday after she died at her Chrisman home on October 11 Born in Milam County July 29 1862 she lived in Chrisman 12 years Survivors include son E D Worcester Temple four daughters Carrie Gates Eddy H Voun Chrisman W H Gregg Chrisman and Marvin Bates Kingsville Seven grandchildren six great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren Pallbearers were Walter White H H Chambrlain Gray Allen Carl Black Ray Burke and John Muse.

D. B. Worcester Chrisman Milam County Worcester R. B. Baker Caldwell Aubrey Russell Oak Hill Cemetery E. D Temple Carrie Gates Eddy H. Vaughn

Unload Guns Before Transport Warns Sportsman

A cautionary note urges sportsmen to unload firearms before placing them in vehicles to prevent accidental discharge and potential loss of life. The reminder stresses safe handling and responsible behavior during travel to shooting grounds.

Mr. Sportsman

Buckholts PTA Plans Halloween Carnival for Friday

The Buckholts PTA held a regular meeting led by President Edwin Gandy. Plans were finalized for a Halloween Carnival at the Buckholts gym Friday October 27 at 6 PM featuring a chili supper and desserts with cold drinks.

Buckholts Pta Edwin Gandy Buckholts

Constance Mauldin Engaged to Billy Lester

Mr and Mrs Roy Mauldin announce the engagement of their daughter Constance to Billy Ed Lester son of Mr and Mrs Lonzo Lester of Rosebud Arkansas A Yee High School Cameron graduate now attending Durham Business College Waco and a November 11 wedding is planned

Roy Mauldin Constance Billy Ed Lester Lonzo Lester Rosebud Arkansas Yee High School Cameron Durham Business College Waco

Texas Prohibits Hireling Hunting Throughout State

A Texas law makes it illegal to hunt for hire or to hire anyone to hunt. The provision targets paid hunting services and employment of guides, enforcing penalties for violations under state wildlife regulations.

Texas

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