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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1970
Page
1
Editorial urges Milam County residents to vote in the 1970 general election to avoid minority influence in key races. It cites low turnout, notes roughly 5 000 to 6 000 voters of about 10 000 registered, and warns that about two thirds may abstain if turnout remains low. Endorses civic action and accountability.
A list of subscribers from multiple cities and names appears for the new semi weekly Cameron Herald. The notice names individuals and households across Texas locations including Fort Worth Austin San Antonio Houston Waco and more.
The Randolph Field home in Calvert designated a Texas Historic Landmark by the Texas State Historical Survey Committee. Built in 1872 by George F. Randolph, Calvert merchant and kin to Thomas Jefferson, the Greek revival house stayed in the Randolph Field family until 1941.
The 418th Transportation Co. from Fort Hood began trucking water to Milano area homes Monday night using four 5,000 gallon tank trucks. Water was pumped into the distribution system at Milano High School after a well casing joint separated and cut off supply. The break occurred about 280 feet below ground. repairs included reworking the pump and extending the line 50 feet deeper to maintain future supply.
Mrs. Gus Mutscher wife of the Texas House Speaker will be honored with a coffee at the Surrey Inn Carriage House Caldwell from 9 30 to 11 30 a m Tuesday October 27. She is the former Donna Axum Miss America of 1964.
Work has begun on a 40 by 100 foot expansion to Rosebud Dresses Inc. financing the costume and children's wear factory in Rosebud. This fourth expansion follows the original start in an unused bedroom by founder and president Ellen Malcik. The new addition will join the 100 by 100 plant built in 1968.
The Rockdale South Milam United Fund reports about 70 percent completion with $6,000 still needed to reach the $20,360 goal. An incomplete Alcoa report shows nearly $8,000 contributed, IGC pledged $1,401, and Rockdale school staff gave $1,074.
The American Legion Edwin Hardy Post No 9 of Cameron outlines a November 11 breakfast for veterans and families at Simon George Hall as part of an ongoing membership drive. Post Commander Wayne Wieser reports at least 50 renewals and new members, with officers elected recently and meetings set for the second Tuesday.
Milam County eyes a last minute absentee vote push as the October 30 deadline nears. Only 52 absentee ballots had been cast by week’s end while total county registration stands at 9,099 for the 1970 elections.
City mail carriers mourn the loss of Smoky, a grey German Shepherd who accompanied carriers for nine years. Smoky walked routes with Barney McLerran, I N Hughes, John Schmidt and Neal Dodson, arriving by 6 a.m. daily. He helped on the Green Addition and later City Route Four, rarely fought other dogs, chased cats, and was owned by Marie McDermott. He was a daily visiting companion to carrier homes and neighbors.
Delbert Burlison announces a Monday residential drive as part of the Cameron United Fund campaign. Team captains include Mrs. Flores, Mrs. Matula, Mrs. Stanislaw, Mrs. Trubee, Miss McClaren, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Fuchs, Mrs. Anderson, and Mrs. Dodson. The goal is 10050 dollars with allocated budgets for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Little League, USC, and miscellaneous expenses. Residents may contact captains or Burlison at 697-2564.
Plans to extend the Milano Water System with a seven mile line parallel to Highway 36 in south Milam County and into Chriesman to serve about 100 new customers. FHA supervisor Henry N. Ivey said Miles Locke is preparing a project report for FHA approval in Cameron and Austin while bids will be advertised after approval. The system now has 173 members and has operated for about five years with steady progress.
A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at San Gabriel Baptist Church where directors of the Southwest Milam Water System will discuss plans to extend the corporation’s lines into the San Gabriel area FHA supervisor Henry N Ivey announced. The system organized last spring now has over 600 members and could become the area’s largest water system. extension into San Gabriel depends on enough landowners signing up for service.
Rep. Dan Kubiak will join a question and answer session with Milam Farm Bureau Milam Farmers Union and Milam National Farmers Organization at 8 p.m. Wednesday Oct 28 in the Milam District Courtroom Cameron The event covers legislation up for the 62nd Texas Legislature convening January 1971 and is open to the public.
Cameron Yoemen fall 14-6 at Georgetown as the Eagles pull away with a late TD. Georgetown led 6-0 after Kenny Holcomb’s 10-yard run and 6-6 after Richard Cummings connected with Carroll Michalka. Holcomb sealed it with a 9-yard score and Ernest Miller added the two points. Cummings directed the Yeomen’s lone touchdown drive, with key plays by Brashear, Tomlinson, Knight, and Michalka.
Leander 14 Rogers 3. Rosebud Lott 48 Fairfield 0. Del Valle 20 Rockdale 13. Round Rock 27 Austin Westlake 0. Elgin 20 Caldwell 7. Thrall 6 Thorndale 6. Milano 44 Buckholts 7.
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