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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1965
Page
1
Texas Industrial Commission head Harry W. Clark urged townspeople to see themselves as their town rather than bricks and streets. About 160 attendees watched five hours of talks and panels as plans for a library airport downtown and a 65 bed hospital were showcased, signaling growing civic confidence.
Cameron school trustees hired five teachers and seek applicants for Yee High principal and a special education instructor. Enrollments were reported at Yee High 389, Ada Henderson 478, Ben Milam 243, O. J. Thomas 415. Selected staff include Mrs. Stevens, George Jackson, Juanita Boyd, Ralph Alexander, and Orlean Keith. Windows installed at Yee High and seven units planned for Ada Henderson as part of the school improvement program.
Cameron Public Library shifts to winter hours beginning Tuesday September 21 under librarian Mrs Tom Wardlaw. Open 2 30 to 5 30 p m Tuesday to Friday and 8 30 to 11 30 a m plus 2 30 to 5 30 p m Saturday. Closed all day Monday.
Narvie Caperton unveils a comprehensive growth program including a new 65 bed St Edward Hospital plans for downtown and park upgrades funded by a 6400 state grant. He cites a Cameron Public Library bid, airport modernization, 50 housing units, school upgrades, downtown improvements, and new businesses joining Cameron.
An eight year old former Cameron girl died and her mother and stepfather were critically injured in a two car collision on Route 22 near Armagh Pennsylvania. A sister was injured but less seriously. Funeral services for Bridgette Lynn Raney were held at Green's Funeral Home in Cameron.
Howard W. Rosser of the East Texas Chamber describes Winnsboro’s six year rise from a $15 budget and mimeo maps to a crowd pulling autumn tour through local woods. He notes Cameron area plans to use facilities and landmarks to boost tourism, building on Godfrey’s ideas, with Camero n women from civic and garden clubs attending to learn how to aid beauty spots in Cameron and Milam.
Cameron volunteers fought a Thursday blaze at 507 East 7th Street gutting a vacant house owned by FE J Burke. Fire marshal John Andres said gasoline was being used to clean the floor and a refrigerator spark may have ignited the gas. Damage valued at 5000 to 6000 dollars as roof and walls collapsed.
Coy Stanphill manager of Community development for Texas Power and Light Co opened his address with What this town needs is a good big fire in the business district He noted it is a common statement in many towns He said downtown improvement depends on local people and their willingness to cooperate Nonresident property owners and others who refuse to cooperate are obstacles but a determined local group can overcome them He showed slides of beautified downtowns and urged Camerson to organize similarly
Texas experts tell Cameron civic leaders the main hurdles are sites research and analysis and financing. They urge better downtown development and community unity to attract new industry. A panel including James Kelly Don Raburn T A Blaske and Olel Humphries discussed the plan with 160 attendees.
Industrial and tourism experts from across the state traveled to Cameron to help plan growth. The one day event, run by the Texas Industrial Commission with the Cameron Chamber of Commerce, drew about 60 on a bus tour and 160 locals at a Town Meeting. Experts urged residents to assess Cameron honestly to lure new industry and organize improvements.
Texas A M University industrial research chief James R Bradley told Rotary and Lions luncheon groups that strong leadership attracts industry. He defined industrial development as any activity adding payrolls, including manufacturing, wholesale, retail, services, agriculture, tourism, and government. He highlighted small fabricating plants and local expansion as key opportunities, noting most plants and employees originate locally.
James J. Kelly of TIC says feasibility studies show profitability and current data are key. He notes two research elements presentable now and argues most new plants are footloose, with the top Cameron targets being food, furniture and fixtures, and fabricated metal products.
CTSOA officials will meet Thursday to plan the 1965-66 Cen Tex symphony season. Musicians skilled in cello, double bass, viola, violin, woodwinds or brass are invited to contact the Herald or write Mrs. R. F. Wendland describing instrument and experience. Tryouts occur later in September under Dr. James T. Lueck. The new orchestra will rehearse on the first and third Mondays in October. Miss Mary Elizabeth Fox presides over the CTSOA board.
Industrial leaders Blaske Humphries Milner and others led a one day clinic in Cameron to map site needs for growth. They urged realistic land surveys, price discipline, and a merchandising approach to attract industry, outlining eight factors from national guidelines including governance, workforce, wages, services, culture, and civic leadership.
John W. Perryman of Lone Star Gas Co. presents slides and rating sheets to Cameron audience. Prospective industrial visitors evaluate highways streets schools churches downtown fronts police recreation facilities and multiple city assets including utilities budget fire medical facilities housing and general appearance.
Sam Godfrey of the Texas Tourist Development Agency says tourism is a major growing industry in Texas. He notes Texas tourists spent 600 million dollars last year and expects higher 1965 figures, urging communities to start planning now to develop attractions and beauty spots. He calls tourist promotion an investment in prosperity.
Cameron man Charles Kunz has accepted an appointment in the statewide Knights of Columbus. Dr Joseph Murphy head of the Catholic order in Texas announced Kunz named a district deputy to supervise activities of several Cameron area councils.
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