Sweetheart and Mascot Honored by Cameron Yoe High Band
Cameron Yoe High School band names 1962 Band Sweetheart Miss Lynda Griffin and Band Mascot Brian Wilkinson after a student election. Principal Jack Hughes and drum major Jimmy McGregor introduce the duo as the 100-member ensemble performs Gallantry and Loyalty under longtime director Francis Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hughes
Brian Wilkinson
Ada Margaret Smith
Lynda Griffin
Jimmy McGregor
Musec
Brenda Burnett
Griffin Burnet
Francis Cox
Brian
Humorous Texas Workmen's Claim Letter Cited
A Texas Observer excerpt quotes Gulf Oil lawyer Tom Dies from the 1920s making a playful legal point about a workman claim under Texas workers compensation law. He recounts the plaintiff White striking a mule, injuring his right hand, and notes possible coverage questions and scarce precedents.
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Texas Observer
Tom Dies
Gulf Oil Co
Texas
Folly of a Safe Job and a Jaw of an Ass in Court
The letter argues against a client’s assault on an assailant, invoking scriptural examples from Samson to Balaam. It urges the lawyer to drop the claim or seek medical care and hints at possible settlement talks in Beaumont. It notes Tom Dies as uncle of Martin Dies and mentions AT&T stock and a satellite bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Balaam
Beaumont
Tom Dies
Martin Dies
House Committee On UN
City Council Advances 272 042 Budget and Water Street Projects
The City Council on Tuesday approved a 272 042.50 budget and heard reports from water and street department heads. Public Works Supt J B Earle outlined ongoing projects including grave street grading paving curbing on EF 12th St from Cleveland to Harding base work on Gillis Avenue West Main shoulder work and plans for 16th Street at Washington Avenue drainage on E Sixth Street. Water Supt Alvin Hefft noted completion of routine projects and approved equipment part purchases. Cameron awaits a State Highway Dept recommendation on traffic lights for Fourth and Travis intersection. The budget passed in routine fashion after several evenings of preparation.
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Public Works
J. B. Earle
12Th St
Cleveland
Harding
Gillis Avenue
West Main
16Th Street
Washington Avenue
E. Sixth Street
Alvin Hefft
Council
Cameron
State Highway Dept
Fourth
Travis
Plans Continue For SOS No.2 Immunization Drive
Milam Medical officials say there will be no changes to the second Sabin oral vaccine drive on October 21 as U S health officials back the SOS effort. In Cameron and Rockdale more than 800 people received Type I vaccine in last week’s make-up clinics, pushing Milam County totals past 15 100 and marking the first county wide immunization campaign.
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Milam Medical
Adminster
Sabin
Canada
United Sates
Cameron
Rockdale
Milam
Taylor
Ducks
Yoomen
Cameron Chamber Seeks Slogan Push Through Rubber Stamp Drive
Cameron publicity committee backs three projects to promote the town. A rubber stamp sale at one dollar aims to spread the slogan and unite merchants and residents. Welcome highway signs and a draft PR letter to businesses were approved.
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Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Cameron
Cameron student shares Europe trip with Lions club
Ann Bowman, Cameron student and daughter of Dr and Mrs George Bowman, spoke to Cameron Lions Monday at the Texan about a year spent in Germany. She presented slides and a report detailing Augsburg, Berlin, and other European locations from her travels.
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Ann Bowman
Cameron
Germany
Europe
Cameron Lions
Texan
Ann
Augsburg Schoo
Berlin
George Bowman
Milam Delegation Attends El Paso Democratic Convention
Milam County sent a delegation to the State Democratic Convention in El Paso this week. John B. Henderson Jr. led the list of delegates with 10 of 16 appointed attendees. Others include L A Romine, Leonard Allen, Margie Abbott, Ben Ford, B C Mowdy, Marvin Hendrick, Alect Milton Schiller, and couples L A Romine and Margie Abbott.
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Milam County
el Paso
Texas
John B. Henderson, Jr
Cameron Attorney
Max McClaren
Milam Democratic
Henderson
L. A. Romine
Leonard Allen
Margie Abbott
Rockdale
Ben Ford
B.C. Mowdy
Milano
Marvin Hendrick
Thorndale
Alect
Milton Schiller
Cameron
Safety Program Continues For Second Year
A year round home safety program begun in 1961 by Lone Star Gas Company enters its second year with co sponsors the Texas Safety Association and The Cameron Herald. Lone Star Manager Charlie Burke says the program aims to save lives by teaching individuals how to detect and remove hazards.
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Lone Star Gas Company
The
Texas Safety Association
Cameron Herald
Lone Star
Charlie Burke
City approves budget with 273 042 50 total
The city council approved a 273 042 50 budget in a public hearing at City Hall with an October 4 effective date. Major revenue sources include taxes 61697 79, water and sewer service revenue 102 354 72, and a 4 99 percent contingency of 7021 72. Expenditures include police 20124 and fire 6586 68, with multiple department allocations and 12th Street and other improvements listed. Bond debt totals 584 000 and valuation stands at 5 359 616 with tax revenue 78 893 55 based on 1 60 per 100.
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Water and Sewer Departments
Water Service
12Th Street
Crockett
Austin
Seventh St
Fannin
Jackson
W. Main St
SP Crossing
6Th St
Jefferson
Rusk Avenue
Cameron
Milam County Cotton Output Nears 15000 Bales This Year
Milam County has produced about 14000 bales of cotton with a projected 15000 by season end. P W Davis of Cameron Compress says most cotton is in across Milam. Crop year shows earlier arrivals than 1961, rains ended a 70 day drought, maize yields up to 3000 to 5000 pounds per acre, and fertilizer use rising ahead of fall planting.
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Milam County
P. W. Davis
Cameron Compress
Milam
Yoemen Travel To Taylor Friday
The Yoemen head to Taylor for a Friday game after a win last week. Taylor, hampered by injuries, seeks its first victory while the Yoemen aim to avenge last year’s 15-14 loss in a clash featuring multiple key players and a pigskin T formation.
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Taylor
Funeral Services for Mrs Lange 71 Held in Burlington
Funeral services for Mrs Lou ise Lange 71 were held at Green Funeral Home chapel Saturday at 2 pm with Rev William Wuerz officiating. Burial followed in Burlington Cemetery. She was born in Manor and lived in Milam County, died at her Houston home. Survived by husband Arthur Lange of Houston son Robert Lange of Houston daughter Mrs Bob Kincaid of Houston four grandchildren and several siblings.
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Louise Lange
Chapel of Green
William Wuerz
Burlington Cemetery
Lange
Manor
Milam County
Houston
Arthur Lange
Robert Lange
Bob Kincaid
Will
Fritz Stoebner
Burlington
Adolph Stoebner
Travis
Walter Senkel
Cameron
Austin
Scout Drive Begins With Rally in Cameron
A $2,500 Cameron Boy Scout Fund Drive starts today with a rally at 9:30 a.m. at The Texan Cafe and runs through Saturday Sept 22. Officials urge Cameron residents to donate to sustain Scouting, noting the goal will aid hundreds of local boys.
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Cameron
Texan
John Henderson, Jr
EMILL
Fire Trooper Joins Milam Staff Here
Officer Durwood Kennedy aged 29 joins the Cameron staff of the Department of Public Safety succeeding Officer Jack Straley who moved to Brady after six years in Cameron. Kennedy will work with Officer Gilbert Smith from Milam County Courthouse office. Native of Mexia he is married with three children Tommy Debra and Danny and resides at 1811 North Fannin.
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Durwood Kennedy
Cameron
Department of Public Safety
Jack Straley
Brady
Kennedy
Gilbert Smith
Milam Courthouse
Mexia
Tommy
Debra
Danny
North Fannin
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Buck Wilkinson
Buster Griffin
Marlin Cameron
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FML
Inside News
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Lucky Fitzgerald
Redsey Kine
Tim Hurta
Randall Woods
Kinc
Yeemen
LE - Merlin Lester
Eugene Schuttle
R. L. Mikulec
Bob Dymke
Bobby Jones
Mike Koranek
Mike Perrin
Mike Mikula
Amos Doskocil
Craig Wallace
Joe Mayer
Wilford Webb
Charles Nowlin
Jim Freels
Jim Welch
Gene McAlpine
Buz Garry
John Richards
Rodney Kind
Ellsworth Augustus
Boy Scouts of America
TRC
John S. Batte
Cameron Livestock Auction
al Berry
Gonzales
Wando
Texas Rehabilitation Center
Berry
Gonzales Center
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