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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
1
City officials adopt a budget totaling 72,901.46 with expected income of 76,101.46 from 90 percent tax and other receipts. Culpepper revenues add about 32,000, with 2,500 for street disbursements bringing final street outlay to 26,300, versus 24,277 last year. Police funds fall from 10,600 to 7,225, possibly affecting an additional officer.
Marshall Joe Richter warns residents about 22 calibre rifles and air rifles fired inside city limits. He vows a crackdown as several instances have been reported and fines could exceed the firearms’ cost.
Mr Archie McLerran 60 died of a heart attack Sept 19 at St Edward Hospital Cameron. Born Oct 8 1894 at Jones Prairie Texas he was a mail carrier for over 35 years. Funeral service 2 pm Wednesday at Little River Baptist Church with Rev Aubrey Russell. Burial at Little River Cemetery. Survives wife Pearl. mother Carrie. son Ralph. brother Robert H McLerran. sisters B N Goodwin and H R Edwards.
A Texas law effective Sept 6 1955 expands penalties for minors in possession or consumption of alcohol outside private homes. Vendors face up to $1000 fine and one year in jail for selling to a minor. Robert A Smith urges support for enforcement and cooperation with the beer industry to curb juvenile drinking.
Yoe High joins Triple A football by TIL action Tuesday night, moving from a smaller class. The Yeomen, smallest district member, face Brownwood University High Waco Stephenville and La Vega in a two year classification shift, with Killeen entering as the largest manpower pool. Coach Jackson called the change rough and shocking, awaiting league review.
Jaycees cancel football specials for 1955 as railroad costs surge. A $500 guarantee in 1954 covered transport, then railroad officials demanded about 75 percent more. Santa Fe initial offer dropped from $900 to $850 but failed to close the gap. Jaycees vote to fund an FRA boy to the Future Farmers convention in Kansas City.
The Yee High School Band seeks a band sweetheart for 1955 56. The contest runs two weeks from Oct 15 ending Oct 1 at 8 pm. The winner will be announced then and join the band immediately. The public presentation is at the Taylor-Cameron football game on Oct 21 at Yee High stadium.
The Herald continues to operate with reduced staff due to Mrs. B. Hunt White illness. An update on Tuesday said her condition improved and she is likely to return to work early next week. Monroe Marek resumed duties Monday after recovering from a recent bout with whooping cough.
A Cameron effort coalesces as the Community Building Planning Committee with Lions Kiawanis and Jaycees reps meeting at Denson Clinic. Dr. Charles Howard named permanent chairman. Jimmy Wiggs secretary treasurer. Committees set to plan a multi-use building for social organizations, scouting, and youth groups.
Mary Evelyn Smith won the District No. 8 queen title at Waco competing with six county queens. She earns an all expense paid trip to the state convention in Fort Worth in November. Attending with her were Milam County representatives and Farm Bureau leaders including S. W. McClaren Jr. and John A. Smith Jr. with others from Thorndale and Milam County offices.
Commander Wayne Mann led about three dozen Legionaires to approve the 55 56 agenda Tuesday night. Unanimous approval covered: Membership campaign, Veterans Day program, Youth program, Public Relations, Athletic and Recreation, Housing, Finance Information and Arrangements. Discussion of a traditional Veterans Day was held.
Lion club heard councilman Clifford Thompson tell Cameron residents the water purification system is inadequate for a growing town. He cited population increase and urged expansion of water and municipal services while noting upcoming charter vote.
Humble Company presents a Saturday football broadcast slate featuring TCU vs Texas Tech in Lubbock at 1 50 p m on air. SMU vs Notre Dame from South Bend is led by Dave Russell and Dave Smith. Baylor vs Villanova from Philadelphia is at 6 20 p m with Eddie Barker and Colt Butler. Texas A&M vs LSU in Dallas Cotton Bowl with Bob Walker and Eddie Hill at 7 50 p m. Rice vs Alabama from Houston 7 50 p m described by Wes Bos and Alec Chesser. Texas vs Tulane from Austin at 7 50 p m with Stan McKenzie and Mike Mistovich.
KMIL 1330 broadcasts highlight Milam County Education Conference open meeting at Yee High Auditorium Cameron Texas Monday night Sept 26 1955 at 8:00 pm. Topics include school goals organization building needs teacher supply funding adult education and higher education with recommendations to District Conference in early October. KMIL debut on air Sept 24 at 5 30 am and daily hours until sundown with program schedule to follow.
KMIL 1330 announces new announcers Hugh Hall of Kentucky and Joe Liber of Alabama arriving by "Mule train" for the Ether Wave Breaking on Sept. 24. Glenn Abercrombie, KMIL manager, aims to boost station reach with Southern on-air act. Omaha report confirms KMIL coverage extending westward.
Dr Charles M Kelso former superintendent in West Columbia and Sweeny visits Angleton Texas and recalls his past roles and the old Bigbee Boarding House now site of Denson Clinic. He notes six years in Angleton schools and graduation from Yee High in 29 while touring friends and former stomping grounds.
Tech Kiwanis Club seeks serviceable used clothing for a family with four school children aged 13, 9, 8, and 11 and other local youths. Pickup offered by Dr Bryson, Allen Dodson, Forrest Sapp, and Dr Howard at listed contacts.
The Yoe High student body elected Betsy Vogelsang as president and Nick Nabours as vice president after two days of speeches. Theodora Henderson became secretary, Barbara Mondrik treasurer, and Annetta Shelamder reporter. Posters were assigned to Young Hensley Burke and others.
The Yeomen trailed 27 points to none at final whistle as Lampasas led by Geddes and Ringo dominated the ground game. Lampasas recovered from early season hype and used a Spiraling punt to Cameron's five while Yee's offense strained to threaten the goal in the closing seconds.
The Yoe High FFA Chapter constructed a permanent 14 by 20 foot concession stand at Yoe High stadium with a concrete floor wood frame and metal siding and roof. It will serve all concession purposes at football games and be operated by the FFA again this year.
The Social Security Representative will be in Cameron Texas on Tuesday September 27. Residents are invited to contact the representative at the Department of Public Welfare at 1:00 p.m. The Austin office offers this community service for local residents.
The Texas Research Foundation held its first regional gathering at Cameron Country Club chaired by Oxsheer Smith of Citi zen's National Bank. Huey Whitehurst outlined a privately funded model free of government support, stressing cooperation with SCS County Agents VAI civic groups and farm organizations. He noted the foundation avoids duplicating existing agricultural work.
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