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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1958
Page
1
The hall measuring 98 by 59 feet within a 108 by 116-foot structure will house battery equipment and vehicles. Officials estimate completion by year end. Coffield Construction Co., Rockdale, is the contractor.
Milam County suspects Daniel Neace and Donald W. Smith, both with military ties, were captured Friday in Minden Louisiana after a car theft trail from Cameron to Minden. Authorities linked a 1954 Ford owned by Bill Nowaski to the escape and said Neace aimed to return to West Virginia.
Column notes Halloween festivities across Cameron Milam County with trick or treat plans and school parades. It shifts to the general election set for November 4 listing Milam County ballots cattle and hog stock questions, 31 offices, nine amendments, and party nominees.
Jimmy Asher resigns as education director of Cameron First Baptist after six years to become education director at Congress Avenue Baptist Church in Austin. He and Mrs. Asher will move November 6, bringing a 1,400 member congregation role and past civic and church leadership including the McCullin Award and state Baptist duties.
Milam County reports its first polio case of 1954 as Calvin Henderson seven year old son of Mrs Zeola Henderson Branchville is hospitalized with paralytic polio affecting both legs and one arm. Officials note lack of Salk vaccination and urge parents to vaccinate children using doctors or Milam County Health Unit where free shots may be provided.
St. Anthony Parent-Teachers Club hosts its annual Halloween Carnival at Simon George Hall starting 6 p.m. with hot dogs kalaches cake coffee and punch for a several hundred crowd. Game booths open 6 30 p.m. and run for three hours. Proceeds fund school supplies and books.
A seven day total of 1.31 inches of rain was recorded with more precipitation expected before skies clear Saturday. Daily rainfall figures include .86 inches on October 22, .06 on October 26, .89 on October 27 and .02 on October 28.
Leon Jones of Longview will visit Milam Lodge No. 125 in Cameron for a district meeting at Castle Hall. About 100 members from Cameron Temple McGregor Waco Bryan Hearne and Rockdale Lodges are expected. A banquet begins at seven with Rank of Page to be conferred, meeting to close at 10. All Milam Lodge members urged to attend.
Cameron Quarterback Club to hold a ladies night Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the Agriculture Building on the Cameron School Campus. President Charlie Burke says a film of last week’s game will be shown and refreshments served after the meeting. The Herald notes Milam County residents' generous response to the public welfare food clothing and mattress drive.
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce voted to hold its annual Christmas parade at 3 p.m. Friday December 5 in Cameron. Santa Claus will lead about two dozen floats bands and parade units in downtown Cameron drawing around 4000 Milam County residents last year.
Cameron Yoemen prepare for Friday night kickoff at 8 p.m. against Rogers in 18 AA play. Coach Jim Speer confirms good fitness after a 22 win over Rosebud last week with one lineup change Triney Alverez replaces Griffin Barrett. Rogers enters 0-1 in district play, while Cameron sits 1-0-1. officials note Rogers weighs about 170 pounds per player and faces strong 18 AA competition.
Milam County deep wildcat well General Crude Oil Company No. 1 P. H. Perry was drilling below two miles deep late last week. The test was reamed at 10 526 feet on Friday per San Antonio Express oil editor Nancy Heard.
A summary of legislative measures numbered one through nine covering state and local reforms. Proposals include annual legislative sessions and compensation changes, county officers retirement funds, county judge and justice vacancies filled by Commissioners Court until the next general election, term limits for officials, extended terms for city officers, pensions for Texas Rangers, funding for resource advertising, expanded medical care payments with federal matching funds, and hospital district creation in Amarillo Wichita and Jefferson counties. These items reflect constitutional amendments and Senate Joint Resolutions under consideration.
The North Milam United Fund moves to house to house calls under nine district chairmen led by Mrs. Lyle McDermott. Downtown Cameron gifts survey yielded about $4,000. the drive aims for $12,850 across seven agencies. District chairs include Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. Hugh Smith, Mrs. James Wigs, and others. Pledges may be made to district chairs or Mrs. McDermott. Don Humble appeals for support as Cameron and 14 other North Milam communities near completion.
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