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Page 14 March 4, 1982, Cameron, Texas. Herald OBITUARIES Patzke Nelson Services tor Jimmy Patzke, 24, of Calvert, and formerly of the Cameron area, were held Sunday, Feb. 21 at Marek- Burns Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with the Rev. Calvin Beckendorf officiating. Burial was in the String Prairie Cemetery Mr.

Patzke died after a traffic accident Friday, Feb. 19 when his pickup collided with a truck in Hearne. Mr. Patzke was born in Rosebud. He attended Cameron schools and for some years lived near Cameron.

He was a rancher at the time of his death He is survived by his wife, Sandy Patzke, a son, James Roy and a daughter, Karin Lynn, all of Calvert; his mother, Barbara Patzke, of Crossroads; three brothers. Alvert Patzke of Vicksburg, Michael Patzke of Jones Prairie and Mark Patzke of Bremond; and his grandfather, A Patzke of Crossraods. Thornell Services for William Thornell. HO. of Rogers were Saturday at Gommert Funeral Home here with the Rev.

Hubert McCallum officiating Mr Thornell died Thursday in a Temple hospital after a long He was a retired Santa Fe Railway track foreman Survivors include four daughters! Verda Smith of La Porte, Frances Russell and Ava Long, both of Rosenberg, and Mary Spacek of Rogers; abrother, A.J. TTiornell of New Braunfels; nine grandchildren, and 14 grandchildren Ada Ware Nelson, 95, of Cameron died Saturday morning in a Cameron hospital following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were Tuesday at Green Funeral Home in Cameron with the Rev Fred Hayden officiating Burial was in Winchester Cemetery near Smithville She was a retired school teacher and a member Bethel AME Church in Cameron She was a resident of Colonial Nursing Home for several years. Survivors include several nieces and hephews. Mehaffey Services for Jeannette Mehaffey, 97.

of Denton, formerly of Rockdale, were in St Johns United Methodist Church in Rockdale with ihe Rev. Donald Box officiating Gidvcside services and bunal was held at 1 Monday at. White Rock Cemetery near Clarksville Mrs Mehaffey died Sunday in a Rockdale hospital after a short illness. She was born at Pleasant Valley in Faulkner County, Ark and had lived in Rockdale from 1952 to 1976 She had been a member of Bell Street Methodist Church in Denton Survivors are three sons, Robert E. Mehaffey of Breckenridge, Linwood Mehaffey of Rockdale and L.R (Dick) Mehaffey of Nashville, a daughter, Mrs.

Ray (Margaret) Roddy of Dallas; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Birkhead James 0 (Jim) Birkhead, 69, of Rockdale, died Saturday in a Temple hospital after a long illness. Services were at 2 Monday in Phillips and Luckey Fun eral Home in Rockdale with the Rev Roy Bruton officiating Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Rockdale. Mr Birkhead was born in New- Blaine, Ark and had lived in Rockdale for 27 years He was a retired farmer-rancher and civil servant. Survivors are his widow, Veda Birkhead of Rockdale; a son, James Birkhead of Rockdale; a sister, Pearlie Fay Rodgers of Paris, and one grandchild Svrcek Former Resident Finalist In National Merit Program Duane Fuquay, son of Sue Fuquay, of Comanche, received confirmation last week that he is a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Duaneat- tended Cameron Schools from grade 3 through grade 7. His father, Alvis Fuquay, was a former principal at Yoe High School. Duane qualified as one of over Cemetery Group Plans Program The Cameron Rest Cemetery Association spring program will be held Sunday, March 14 at 3 p.m. in the Cameron Grove Baptist Church, 1204 Austin Ave. in Cameron Guest speaker for thenrogram will be Mrs.

Shirley Kelley of Cameron, a former Cameron City Council member 13,500 Finalists in the 1982 Meril Scholarship Competition. In recognition of his standing in the academically talented grotip of Finalists, he received a of Since its beginning, the National Merit Scholarship Program has focused upon a small sector of the secondary school students--those at the uppermost end of the academic ability scale. Currently the value of the Merit Scholarships offered is $17.5 million dollars. Every Finalist in the 1982 competition is being considered for one of 1800 National Merit $1000 Scholarships. In addition, 3500 Finalist, who meet preferential criteria will receive4-yearmerit scholarships.

These are underwritten by U.S. Colleges and universities foundations corporations. Services for Steve Mark cek, 21, of Rockdale w'ere Wednesday at St Catholic Church in Rockdale with the Rev Tom Hanus officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery in Rockdale. Mr Svrcek was killed Sunday when he apparently lost control of his motorcycle near the San Gabriel River Bridge five miles northwest of Rockdale.

He was a graduate of Rockdale High School. He was attending Texas State Technical Institute in Waco and was a welder. He was a member of St. Catholic Church in Rockdale. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs.

Daniel F. Svrcek of Rockdale; two brothers, David Wayne Svrcek and Kenneth David Svreck, both of Rockdale; a sister, Michelle Marie Svrcek of Rockdale; and grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Ignatz Svrcek of La Grange and Mr. and Mrs John Kadlecek of La Grange. Vrazel John Vrazel, 88, of Cameron died Sunday morning in a Cameron hospital after a lengthy illness.

Services were Tuesday at Ss. Cyril and Methodist Catholic Church with the Rev. Clyde Holtman officiating Burial was in Marak Cemetery Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday at Marek- Burns Laywell Funeral Home. Mr Vrazel was born in Czechoslovakia and had lived in the United States since 1903.

He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodist Catholic Church He is survived by a brother, Lawrence Vrazel of Yarrellton. Bingo Act Enforcement To Be Strict State Comptroller Bob Bullock announced that Texas' new Bingo Enabling Act will oe entorced to the letter by the office. I wish to put on notice everyone who conducts or enjoys the game of bingo in Texas that they will have opportunities to vote on this issue April 3 and August Bullock said areas where there has been a vote on this issue, we are not going to second-guess the voters.

they have approved the game, it will be conducted according to provisions of the Bingo Enabling Act the game has not been approved, we will also be following provisions of this law, which went into effect November 10. Bullock added. The Comptroller enclosed copies of the law with his announcement. The Bingo Enabling Section 42(c) provides that if the act is knowingly violated, court shall order all proceeds from the illegal bingo game or games to be forfeited to the appropriate governing body as a civil Futher, Bullock pointed out, violations of the act also carry criminal penalties undertheTexas Penal Code word to the wise should be sufficient," Bullocksaid mean to enforce this Woodworkers To Form AreaGuild A formative meeting for a guild will be held at 7 p.m on Thursday, March 11, at the Cultural Activities Center. 3011 North Third Street, Temple for all area woodworkers.

Co-organizers for the group are George Luck and Major Bill Lange, both of Temple Everyone interested in working with woods is urged to attend and participate. For futher information, call George Luck at 773-6654, 774-9698; or Major Lange at 773-1761. Fai id Science Slated At Waco Original research projects by area young will be on exhibit April 1-2 during the annual Central Tpxas Regional Science Fair 'aT'Haylor University. Approximately 500 students from schools throughout Central Texas will gather in the Lloyd Russell Gymnasium to exhibit and explain their projects to visitors. The regional science fair recognizes outstanding science projects and offers students a chance to compete in the International Science and Engineering Fair in Houston in May.

Students in grades six through 12 who live in the counties of Bell, Bosque. Coryell. Falls. Hamilton, Hill. Lampasas, Limestone, McLennan, Milam or Navarro are eligible to enter They may be students in public, private.

parochial, non-sectarian or military schools The categories in which students may enter include social science, natural science, engineering or mathematics A prerequisite for entering the regional fair is that students must have had their projects previously judged in a local science fair This requirement ensures that only the highest quality projects will be entered at the regional fair, according to science fair directors. The science fair is divided into a Junior Division for grades six, seven and eight, and a Senior Division for grades nine-12. Each exhibitor will receive a certificate of merit, and certain organizations will present special awards Students with outstanding projects could receive plaques, medallions, books, tools calculators or savings bonds. The Senior Division finalists will enter their projects in the International Science and Engineering Fair, with their major expenses being paid by the Central Texas Regional Science Fair The Junior Division finalists will also receive special awards To win an award, the project must show original creative abi- litv and scientific thought A maximum of 30 points will be awarded for creative ability, 15 jKiints for thoroughness and skill and 10 points for scientific thought and clarity Special awards will be presented at 1 Friday, April 2, in Waco Hall, and other awards will be presented at 5 45 April 2 in Waco Hall 4-H Happenings By Chris Holcombe Milam County Ext Agent Milam County 4-H members have a busy month ahead of them with stock shows, contest preparation, and other activities The countywide 4-H contest clinic will be held March 8 at 7:30 pm at the Milam County Extension office in Cameron Any youth interested in working up a demonstration is encouraged to come by the extension office that night and one of the agents will be there to assist in getting the presentation ready The county 4-H contest will be held Alril 13 at 7:30 at the Youth Exposition building in Cameron There are some 40 areas of demonstrations, il lustrated talks judging contests, and illustrated lectures. This activity is open to any youth interested Those interested in learning more about insects are reminded of the 4-H entomology practice meeting every Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.

at 706 Travis in Cameron We hope to take three entomology teams to district contest this year and anyone is eligible to try out 4 members and adults in forested in photography will be learning how to develop film at their next meeting on March 11 at the Milam County Extension office in Cameron This is open to anyone interested Come and bring some photos you have made Plans for future meetings are for looking in a lab and printing some pictures and a field trip to take pictures on Saturday Mark your calendar for March 18 for 4 clothing training Two identical sessions will be held at 4 and again at 7 at the Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce meeting room Emphasis will be on construction techniques and fitting of patterns The date for the County 40H Fashion Revue has been changed from May 4 to July 1 Anyone interested in a 4-H clothing project materials, please contact our office The first bicycle trip around the world was made by Thomas Stevens, who started from San Francisco, on April 22, 1884 on a 50-nch bicycle and returned January 4, 1887. SNAPPER TILLER BONUS DAYS I FREE attachments worth up to Purchase a Snapper Tiller and a set of tractor wheels during Tiller Bonus Days, and we II give you FREE attachments that will make your tiller do more work With the FREE garden kit you get a plow, wishbone harrow, and 2 gauge wheels Or, get a FREE dozer blade Either way makes your powerful Snapper tiller a versatile dozing machine Visit your Snapper dealer today Drive results every time. Round up dll those lying around the house, and out in the Classifieds! CAMERON HERALD (not shown) are included with tiller TILLER BONUS DAYS END SOON OFFER GOOD AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS ONLY THRU APRIL 30 MILAM Auto 301 W. Fourth CAM 697-6533 mm.