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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1970
Page
1
The piece argues that free ranging opinions stem from travel and talking with diverse people. It emphasizes listening as key, learning across states in youth, and how individuals seek identity within groups while recognizing human differences and similarities.
The passage reflects on how experiences in war and travel shape self discipline and insight. It contrasts youthful boasting with earned wisdom, noting the enduring value of learning, resilience, and hope across places from Indiana to Washington and beyond, while acknowledging limits of what one can fully know.
Milam County’s Farmers Home Administration reports a record surge in rural housing loans for fiscal 1970, with $415,960 channeled into 38 loans for purchase and improvement and $142,000 for 14 rental units. Henry Ivey notes activity already tops the prior year as twenty loans have been approved since July 1970.
A local minister offers a slogan to help worshippers remember the clock change as Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Clocks move back one hour Saturday night or Sunday morning, creating an extra hour before church.
The first United Fund report in Cameron shows 1628.50 collected downtown while many workers have not reported. UF drive chairman Bernay Dusek urged timely card returns as house to house canvassing continues with a citywide drive set for Monday October 26. The campaign aims for a 10050 goal, with contributions accepted by mail to William Kelm at Citizens National Bank.
Buckholts girls A and B teams meet Bartlett girls in two basketball games at 6 30 p m Thursday in the Buckholts gym with local fans urged to attend.
Cameron Yoemen and Georgetown Eagles square off in a Friday night 20AA battle at Eagle Field with both teams 3-3. Cameron’s backfield features Robert Brashear and Richard Cummings, while Georgetown relies on Mike Lyda at quarterback and a stout defensive line led by Dan Wollsey and Bert Holmstrom.
Boy Scouts across the Heart O Texa Council distribute Goodwill bags for a nationwide drive started in 1931. Bags collected Sunday November 1 at 2 p.m. support training for the handicapped at Goodwill Industries locations in Temple, Waco, and Killeen.
Friday will be a holiday for Cameron school children while staff attend a district convention in College Station. The District 6 convention for teachers and administrators will be at the Texas A&M University coliseum with a 9:30 a.m. opening, plus workshops for faculty. A 4 p.m. pep rally at City Park precedes the Yeomen’s district game at Georgetown.
City council approves a 25 fee for zoning change applications following debate on preparation time and notices. The measure includes a no refund clause and aligns with similar charges in other cities. In other actions the council probationary heard a second reading on zoning amendments and approved several municipal projects.
The Sealy Lamkin house from Little River was moved to Har Creek near Maysfield by Herman and Mrs. Hanes marking the farm’s historic end. Built in 1916 with six fireplaces, the two story white frame home was cut into six sections for the 17 mile relocation. Remodeling will repurpose brick and marble from previous structures while keeping selective features.
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