26 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1957
Page
1
Cameron Yoemen prepare to host a Bryan Broncos squad that lost 30 12 to AA Liberty last week. Coach Leo Jackson praises Bryan power and speed while Cameron aims to rebound after a 26 12 defeat to Brenham and a 38 13 win over Rockdale.
About 600 Yeoman football fans rode the Jaycee Brenham special to the Cameron High School football game. A Thursday downtown rally drew 800 students and boosters to Lawless Green for a bonfire as fans packed trains, buses greeted the event, and proceeds funded Christmas decorations and the Santa Pal project. The train carried 14 passenger cars plus two for band gear and supplies, marking the second Jaycee run of its kind.
Gate receipts totaled 1982 dollars with 2395 paid admissions for the Cameron Rockdale football game. The Herald corrected last week’s totals. Supt Wiley Loughmiller announced Dr C G Swift is named team physician for the entire season, not just out of town games.
Congressman Bob Poage will address the Yee High School assembly today at the invitation of Principal J R Young. He will discuss legislation from the just concluded congressional session in Washington, with water conservation and farm problems as top points. Poage is touring Central Texas and lives in Waco.
Two 30 minute sessions for males over 17 will be held at Yee High School on Tuesday at 9 30 and Wednesday at 9 30. The program will cover Selective Service procedures and registrant responsibilities using a poster exhibit. Local officials quote improved awareness and note duty to keep the board informed of address.
Downtown stores faced another surge of brown crickets after recent rains. Businessmen swept gutters of crickets and city workers collected or sprayed to slow the nightly invasion. Lights were blacked out in parts of the business district to curb the pests.
Funeral services for Frank Benesh 74 were held at St Michael s Catholic Church Burlington. The Rev George Duda officiated as Benesh died suddenly at his Burlington home Thursday afternoon. Mass followed at Nichol son Funeral home Rosebud. He is survived by his wife three sons Edward Pete Benesh Fay Benesh Allen Benesh seven grandchildren and one niece Miss Mary Woodworth. Pallbearers listed include Floyd Swanz y R J Helpert Reuben Fox Arthur Hens Frank Johns Clarence Tolburt Ernest Stuessel Grover Albert.
A carburetion school for area auto mechanics is planned for 7 30 pm Monday at Cameron Auto Supply. It is the first meeting in a new series.
Weather summary notes September rainfall totals in Cameron and Milam County reaching 4.86 inches by Wednesday with 3.83 inches since Sunday. Cotton picking halted by rain, cooler temperatures follow a 96 to 70 degree swing, and overall ground moisture improves as farmers and officials express cautious optimism.
Rains continued Friday in Cameron and Milam County as the late cotton crop neared one third to one half completion. Three Cameron gins reported 1455 bales by last weekend with 600 at Farmer's Gin and 6259 at Planter's Gin and 230 at Weems Gin. Officials noted soil moisture would aid fall planting and livestock prospects, while cotton grades may drop due to moisture content.
Funeral services for Walter Powell age 67 were held Tuesday at Buckholts Baptist Church with Rev. James Henderson officiating. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery Cameron. Powell a lifelong Milam County resident farmed near Buckholts and died Sunday in a Cameron hospital. Surviving are his wife four daughters two sisters two brothers three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Green Funeral Home in charge.
Former Milam County agent J W Stufflebeme Jr now in Washington County is among six Texans honored with the National County Agricultural Agents Association distinguished service awards for 1957. Presentation will be at the association meeting October 13 17 in Boston. Stufflebeme expanded 4H club work and dairy programs, introduced corn hybrids and improved crops, and helped build the Washington County Fair into a top Texas event.
About 400 horsemen and wagons depart Cameron Thursday for a two day ride to Waco and the Hearts of Texas Fair. Cameron Saddle Club leads with 50 riders and two wagons, stopping Friday night at Kadle farm before entering Waco Saturday morning.
Supt Wiley Loughmiller announced unsold season seat tickets for Cameron home games will be sold on a game to game basis starting today. Tickets available until 3:45 pm each Friday at the superintendent's office.
The Cameron Saddle Club and its president Colman Duncum are named composite citizen of the month for advancing Heart Texas Trailride in Cameron and building a top Texas quarterhorse show. Duncum led growth from 12 members in 1954 to 108, with club events spanning relays, parades, and annual horse shows, while praising Mary Belle Batte and others for club success.
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