08 Sep 1975
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1975
Page
1
A reader recalls a near miss with a coal heated building and praises Cameron firemen for arriving two to three minutes sooner thanks to a new fire alert monitor. The account underscores how initial minutes determine fire outcomes and notes the device’s potential to prevent future damage.
A head on collision in a liquor store parking lot miles south of Marlin killed one person instantly and another woman later died from injuries. The Milam County crash occurred when one vehicle lost control and struck the other vehicle.
In a special session Burleson County Commissioners Court appointed 28 year old Mark Caperton to fill the unexpired term of Charles Sebesta as County Judge. Sebesta resigned to take the district attorney post leaving about three and a half years remaining on his term.
The 28th annual Burleson County Fair runs September 18 to 20 at the Caldwell County Fairgrounds. A strong exhibits and entertainment lineup includes a Jody Miller Group special attraction and a Moods of Country Music dance on September 18.
Belton officials report HUD may provide 67000 for Nolan Creek flood prevention after city hall reviews. Bell County cities Belton and Rogers were invited to apply as HUD weighs local needs and funding availability.
A $750000 damage suit was filed in district court by Mr and Mrs Rhabb Dickie of King as parents of Joy Lynn Dickie who was critically burned by a sagging electrical line near her home last March 27. Defendant named Hamilton County Electric Cooperative Association. The child underwent multiple operations including amputation of her right leg at mid calf.
Waco two murder suspects were apprehended through tips from the police crime hotline. Officials called the hotline a big success with an unbelievable influx of information, most tips relating to narcotics.
Assessments show Williamson County valuations growing from 46.3 million in 1974 to an estimated 95 million in 1975. Commissioner Wesley Foust notes the 25 percent hike approved last December underpins the jump, with annual increases averaging around four to ten million during prior years.
Bill Marek 84 retired partner in Marek Burns Laywell Funeral Home Cameron died in a Cameron nursing home Friday morning Born January 10 1891 in Milam County he lived in Cameron 70 years Survived by wife Hedwig a daughter and a sister Funeral service 2 p m Sunday at St Monica Catholic Church with burial in St Monica Cemetery Rosary 8 p m Saturday at the family funeral home
Jimmy Hauk will replace Supt Leon Brady as head of Buckholts schools per Friday announcement from the district.
The Milam County Mexican Patriotic Committee marks its 49th anniversary with a multi day fiesta in Cameron September 13 to 16. Events feature dances by the Manuel Donley band CD band Isidro Lopez band and Zacatecas march opening ceremonies with flag bearers and a Mexican Consulate crowned queen Luz Maria Sangines Martinez. Miguel Molina is speaker with poems by Lupe Vargas Rita Montez and Esther Mendoza and greetings from local officials.
Cameron city council reviews a proposed 469824 budget with a 5 percent wage increase funded by higher valuations. They discuss street paving costs for 70 or 50 blocks, with 53000 plus for 70 blocks and 38480 for 50 blocks, and consider raising valuations but take no action. Additional library funds and equipment purchases are noted along with drainage problems in Green Addition.
Cameron Livestock Auction saw a slight price rise led by feeder cattle. Receipts reached 660 with hogs at 573, slaughter cows up 1 to 2 dollars, calves and steers up modestly, feeder heifers higher, barrows and gilts under pressure but above fifty dollars per hundred weight.
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