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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1959
Page
1
Cameron mobilizes for the Santa Parade with Texas Power and Light streamers up downtown. Jaycees to finish the 30 foot Christmas tree lighting and Christmas music at the Courthouse, as community groups collect toys for local children.
About 25 Cameron residents attended an organizing meeting and named six team captains for a Milam Institute Grounds ballpark fund drive. The group seeks $2000 to finish fencing and seating for a 275 foot park and to meet Little League Association standards for future district and state play.
Four Yee High graduates Bobby Elliott Warren Rinn Guy Dillon and George Zarosky lead Del Mar football to an undefeated season with major roles in future Rose Bowl appearances in Pasadena. Their devotion to skill development and strong work ethic stands out in conversations with one athlete.
The Cameron Herald announces an Eyes to the Future photo feature in Milam County with 83 pictures on Page 3. A $30 total prize is awarded to readers who identify the most business people pictured. deadline 5 p.m. December 4. First prize 15, second 10, third 5. Winners announced December 10 edition.
The Cameron Housing Authority reports 78 families have lived in its 50 units since July 1958 at an average rent of 18.63 per unit. Executive Director George Mc Gehee lists total assets and liabilities at 546 743.83 with building and land valued at 532 358.18. Total payments to Cameron city for rents are 745.66 plus 439.97 for the period July 1 to December 31, 1958. Rent is 20 percent of family income after an 8 deduction for utilities. water and garbage pickup are paid by the authority.
Rep Bob Poage spoke before Ki neamis Rotary Lions at First Methodist Fellowship Hall about his Russia trip. He challenged American misconceptions on private ownership, noting state control in cities and farms and limited land for church building. He described Uzbekistan cotton output, price controls, and a wary view of reform under Lenin and Stalin.
Cameron hosts a festive parade Tuesday with 42 marching units including bands from Yee High and C J Thomas. Santa arrives by bi plane from the North Pole workshop and will greet children on Court House Square after awarding cash prizes for best floats and leading the parade route through downtown Cameron.
Cameron native Bobby Elliott stars as Del Mar College Vikings of Corpus Christi earn a spot in the Junior Rose Bowl in Pasadena to face undefeated Bakersfield College on December 12. Key players include Warren Rinn Guy Dillon and George Zarosky, all former Yee High School graduates.
City Council awarded Woodum Auto Sales the dump truck bid at 3 416 73, with Hefley Stedman and Schiller submitting failing bids. A front end loader was purchased from Browning and Ferris Co. for 11 190. All bids for the road grader were rejected and a new bid will be sought to rebuild the present grader.
Twenty seven Yee High School students were cited for membership in the National Honor Society during a Thursday assembly in the YHS Auditorium. Principal J R Young introduced parents of the group as members from sophomore, junior and senior classes. Officers were installed: President Robert Foster, Vice President David Barkemeyer, Treasurer Annette Dodd, Secretary Jeanette Richter. Frank Luecke of The Cameron Herald spoke on scholarship values and Foster led the pledge of allegiance. New members include seniors Edwin Adams Jimmy Camp Bernay Dusek Mar Perrin Foster Dorene Chollett Sue Ann Crow Daisy Handerson Patricia Janek Beulah Malone Catherine Mikula Miss Richter Bettie Roschetzky. juniors Barkemeyer Monro Barta John Springer Verlene Cochran Miss Dodd Rebecca Foster Helen Reid Patricia Wilkinson. sophomores Karen Adams Lanette Laffere Margaret Nance LaNell Russell.
The Rev. Gerald R. Cobb announced that the Hereford Project Inc is sending four head of county cattle to Rijeka Yugoslavia. The cattle averaged a gross weight gain of 2.2 pounds per day.
Cool fronts sweep south Texas plains with gusty winds and low temperatures. A warm high pressure area in the western Atlantic moves toward the Brazos-San Gabriel Basin bringing showers, fog, and rising humidity through midweek. Highs range from 40s to mid-60s with variable winds and freezing drizzle possible west of Georgetown Meridian and San Saba.
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