Herald writes of change and new directions in 1960s era
The Herald outlines significant organizational changes and modernization in its operation. It notes new roles for George Jones as retail advertising representative, Mrs. Milton Curtis taking business office duties, and support from Mrs. Lois Sapp and a ten-strong local correspondent staff. Production remains led by Calvin Kraemer Anton Klecka and Maurice Woytek with trained successors spreading skills beyond Milam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
Herald
Milton Curtis
Larry M. Jensen
Lois Sapp
106
Milam Area
Calvin Kraemer
Anton Klecka
Maurice Woytek
Texas
Services Held For Frank Monroe 76 Cameron Resident
Funeral services for Frank Monroe 76 a Cameron resident were held Tuesday at Marek Burns Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Freeman officiating. Monroe a retired farmer born in Cameron and lifelong resident died Sunday in a local hospital. He was a Knights of Pythias member. Survivors include son Dana Monroe and daughter Mrs Hilliard Thomas both of Cameron and four grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Monroe
Cameron
Richard Freeman
Marek-Burns Funeral
Monroe
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Dana Monroe
Hilliard Thomas
Jack Hearell
Alvin Nolte
Audis Lott
W. C. McDonald
John Lott
Claude Bailey
John S. Batte
Cameron's Special Value Day Opens With 21 Stores
Cameron's Special Value Day unfolds Tuesday September 7 with 21 participating stores marking fronts with red placards for specials and shopper registration. Prizes include a chance to win $25 in gift certificates announced Wednesday by United Merchants Assn. president Bill McIntosh. Certificates redeemable in participating stores. Read inside for store specials and numbered ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron's
Bill McIntosh
United Merchants Assn
Dr J C Reese Home Stands As Dignified Cameron Landmark
The Dr J C Reese home at the corner of Travis and 8th in Cameron is described as a quietly dignified, well maintained historic residence with stained glass windows. Built by prominent contractor T M Sapp on Reese addition land, it later passed through family, estate, and ownership changes before being rented to Dr Herman Brown, Cameron elementary principal, while Lester Williams remains the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. J. C. Reese
Gad
Travis and
8Th Streets
Cameron
Dr. Reese
Abbie Womack Reese
Reese
First National Bank
C. H. Yoe
Herman Brown
Cameron Elementary
Williams
Three District Court Sentences Handed Down in Milam County
District Judge W. Wallace heard three cases last Wednesday in Milam County District Court. Samuel Morgan of Cameron received a three year prison term for auto theft linked to a May 1965 jail break. Annie Louise Knight of Cameron and Melvin Mitchell of Thorndale each received three year probated sentences for guilty pleas involving a shooting and removal of mortgaged property respectively. Oscar Cook’s death sentence appeal from Marlin is set for October 20 before the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Wallace
Milam County
Samuel Morgan
Cameron
Huntsville
Morgan
Herman Hoelscher
Elm Ridge
John B. Henderson Jr
Department of Corrections
Annie Louise Knight
Hubert Knicht
Melvin Mitchell
Thorndale
Wallace
Mitchell
Oscar Cook
Marlin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
Cameron area to host industrial and tourist development clinic
The Cameron area launches a all-day clinic on developing industrial potential and tourist attractions led by the Texas Industrial Commission. A bus tour, sessions at the Methodist Fellowship Hall, lunch with Rotary and Lions, and a 7 p.m. town meeting feature experts from Texas A&M and Texas Power & Light Company discussing industrial foundations, site feasibility, prospects, and organized approaches. Public attendance encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Area
Cameron
Rotary and
Lions Clubs
James Bradley
Industrial Economic Research Division
Texas A&m
Coy Stanphill
Texas Power & Light Company
James Kelly
Texas Industrial Commission
Larry Milner
Texas Industrial Cony
T. A. Blaske
Santa Fe Railway Company
John W. Perryman
Lone Star Gas Company
Harry W. Clark
Harry Clark
Alcoa Payroll Hits Eight-Year Peak at Rockdale Works
A recent survey shows total employment at Alcoa's Rockdale Works rising to 252 with a combined payroll surpassing 10.5 million dollars. Plant officials note 45 cities within an 80 mile radius supply about 70 percent of the workforce, with Milam County providing 378 Rockdale workers and smaller counts from Cameron Thorndale Milano Gause Buckholts Cavilla Ben Arnold Burlington Maysfield and Minerva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcoa
Rockdale Works
Industral Generating Company
Ralph Nichols
Rochdale
Cameron
Taylor
Thorndale
Lexington
Alcoans
Austin
LaGrange
Fayette County
Temple, Bryan
Bremond
Robertson County
Milam County
Rockdale
Milano
Gause
Buckholts
Cavilla
Ben Arnold
Burlington
Maysfield
Minerva
Three Charged In Thorndale Shooting Melee
Three men were charged in Justice of the Peace Jess Brock's court after a Saturday shooting at Meide's Place in Thorndale. Adolfo Flores Jr. and Pete Gomez were released on $1,000 bonds each. Ortiz faced affray charges and was treated for gunshot wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Jess Brock
Thorndale
Milam County
Carl Black
Adolfo Flores Jr
Thrall
Raymond Ortiz
Pete Gomez
Circleville
Adolfo Flores
Ortiz
JP Brock
Florez
Gomez
John Henderson Jr
Meide
Richard
Rockdale
Pastor Cites Aid To Scouts After Drowning
A letter from Rev. Charles Walton of Cameron First Methodist Church praises Cameron community aid to Explorer Scouts led by Albert Cupp and Tim Fisher’s family after Fisher’s drowning. It cites Rev. Richard Freeman’s support to the mother and post youths and notes police, firemen, scouters and church groups offered sympathy and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Walton
First Methodist Church
Grand Prairie
Cameron
Tim Fisher
Little River
Richard Freeman
Explorer Post
Albert Cupp
Rev. Freeman
Cameron First Methodist Church
Young Fisher
Board Approves Cameron ISD Budget for 1553–66 Year
Cameron Independent School District trustees approved a 593,134 budget for the 1553-66 school year at a public hearing at Ben Milam School. Local taxes provide 23 percent, state funding 69 percent, and the remainder from county, tuition, and other receipts. The budget increases reflect a teacher pay raise of 24,360 and higher costs in instruction, administration, and debt service. Four teachers and additional staff were hired, including Riddesperger, Winchester, Strange, Wilkins, and Connie Cannon in the lunchroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Independent School District
Ben Milam School
CID
Mondey
D. R. Dodson
Clayton Riddesperger
Honey Grove
Frankie Winchester
Windom
Gertrude Strange
Waco
John Wilkins
Connie Cannon
Henry Dreyer 73 dies. services held Aug 24 in Cameron
Henry C. Dreyer, 73, longtime Cameron resident, died August 22 at home. Funeral services were held August 24 at Marek Burns Funeral Home with Rev. T. Miller Smith officiating and burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Ft Hood provided full military honors at graveside. Survivors include wife Pearl and several brothers. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers include local Bible class members and American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Dreyer
Cameron
Marek-Burns
T. Miller Smith
Marlin
Oak Hill
Ft. Hood
Mr. Dreyer
Brenham
V.F.W
American Legion
D.A.V
G. H. Beckhusen
Men's Bible Class
The
Central Texas Symphony forms 17 member board
A new eight county Central Texas Symphony Orchestra Association names a 17 member board of directors. Miss Mary Elizabeth Fox of Georgetown chairs the group formed to sponsor wider area symphonic music. Rehearsals begin October with auditions in September and a meeting in Temple set for September 16 to continue organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Texas Symphony Orchestra Association
Temple
Mary Elizabeth Fox
Georgetown
Southwestern University
Central Texas
Tom Hill
David W. Hester
Taylor
William Chamlee
Dou
R. E. Wendland
Central Texas Symphony
James T. Luck
Mary Hardin Baylor College
Beston
Bell, Coryell, Falls, Lampasas
Llano
Milam, McLennan
Cameron Considers New City Airport With State Aid Review
Cameron officials prepare for a 9:30 a.m. Thursday meeting with the Texas Aeronautics Commission to seek state loan and matching funds for an airport project. Mayor Wilson and Councilman Wells lead a 25 member delegation to push for $15,000 in state match and $25,000 in federal aid already approved, plus land acquisition and runway extension plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Texas Aeronautics Commission
Russel Wilson
Bob Wells
J. B. Earle
Wilson
Milton Schiller
State Aeronautics Commission
TAC
Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
Frank W. Raymond
Texas Aeronautic Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. M. Sapp
Li. O. Schiller Pharmacy
Lester Williams
J.C. Reese
Methodist Fellowship Hall
T’dale
Henry Dreyer
Area Symphony Group
State Commission
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