Milam Youths Shine at Rockdale Livestock Show
Milam County youths excel at the Rockdale Livestock Show held March 23 and 24. Cameron figures dominate with Leon Koenig earning second in a dairy heifer class, Bobby Bickett taking second in jersey heifers, Leroy Franklin winning first in second class heifers, and Raymond Stoebner placing fourth in an older heifers class. sponsors include J. B. White, Ideal Hatchery, Texas Power and Light, and Burkes-Howard Co.
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L. R. Thompson
Cameron High School
Rockdale
Leon Koenig
Clarkson
J. B. White
Cameron Herald
Daily
Leroy Franklin
Buckholts
Ideal Hatchery
Bobby Bickett
Route 3
Cameron
Jersey
Texas Power and Light Co
Raymond Stoebner
Burkes-Howard Co
Telephone meeting set with officials on April 2
Milam County Committee to meet at the Cameron courthouse at 7 30 P M Monday April 2 with Southwestern Bell representatives led by manager L Carson to discuss approved telephone construction in the area and details of the work Walter White announced the gathering.
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Court House
White
Former Milam County Man Dies In Temple
Fred J. Matula 66 died at home in Temple from a heart attack on March 29. Funeral at St. Monica's Church March 31, burial in St. Monica's Cemetery. Survived by two sons, a daughter, and two brothers. Alice Mraz named cashier for Matula Grocery.
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Milam County
Fred J. Matula
Temple
St. Monica’s Catholic Church
St. Monica’s Cemetery
Marek Burns
Parma Radio Service Ad Promises Repair at Lower Prices
An advertisement for Parma Radio Service claims they repair any make radio with the promise of lower prices. The notice emphasizes affordable service and broad compatibility.
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Parma Radio Service
Percentage Markup System To Be Used
Washington orders a new per centage markup system for food price controls affecting about 560000 stores and 10000 wholesalers. It covers 60 percent of shelf items and about 20 billion dollars in annual business. Prices reset April 5 to 30 with weekly recalculations after. No broad cuts expected. changes vary by store and locality. Major items included butter cheese baby foods cereals coffee tea flour and canned goods. fresh milk bread produce and some meats are excluded or handled separately.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Card of Thanks for Mrs. W. R. Givings
We express deep appreciation for kindness and favors shown during illness and the loss of our mother and grandmother Mrs. W. R. Givings. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Bankston and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Weston and family, Mrs. Helen Garrison and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Garrison and family, and the great grandchildren.
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W. R. Givings
O. T. Bankston
C. F. Weston
Helen Garrison
Dean
Leland Garrison
Local Family Visit Highlights Temple Afternoon
Mrs Chas Matula Helen Charles and Rose Mary and Mrs Frances Orsag were guests in the home of Tech Sgt and Mrs Arnold Orsag at Temple Sunday afternoon. Tech Sgt is the son of Mrs Orsag of Cameron.
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Chas Matula
Helen
Charles
Rose Mary
Frances Orsag
Tech
Arnold Orsag
Temple
Orsag
Cameron
Houston Gas Exec Wins Junior Citizen Award
J. B. Chamberlain of Houston Natural Gas Co. received the Jaycee Distinguished Service Award as outstanding junior citizen at the Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet at the American Legion Hall. Foster Jones presented the award. Chamberlain, assistant district manager and WWII veteran, is son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Chamberlain of Cameron.
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J. B. Chamberlain
Houston
Jaycee
Chamberlain
Houston Natural Gas Co
Easter visit to Dallas for Blakey family gathering
Mrs. Cora L. Blakey and her daughter Leona traveled to Dallas for the Easter holiday to attend the annual gathering of Mrs. Blakey’s sister.
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Cora L. Blakey
Leona
Dallas
Mrs. Blakey
Ladies Organize Bowling League in Cameron
Several Cameron ladies met at the K C Hall to form a bowling league. Officers elected include Mrs Earl Curtis President Mrs Fritz Ondrej Vice President and Mrs Nathan Wilson Secretary and Treasurer. The first game is set for Monday night April 2 at 7 30 at the K C Bowling alley with the public invited to watch the ladies in bright uniforms compete for the championship.
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Cameron
K. ©. Hall
Earl Curtis
Fritz Ondrej
Nathan Wilson
K. C
Appreciation Note From Delphya Scott
Delphya Scott thanks Saint Edward Memorial Hospital staff and friends for care during illness. Gratitude extends to O E S Chapter and members, church ladies, civic clubs, Dr J L Walker and nurse Hattie Braden for faithful service.
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Saint Edward Memorial Hospital
J. L. Walker
Hattie Braden
Delphya Scott
Wiley Mangrum Jr Qualifies For Officers Training School
Wiley Mangrum Jr a Texas University ROTC student spent Easter with his parents in Cameron. He was called to San Antonio for a physical examination and qualified for Officers Training School at 19. Born and raised in Cameron he attended school there before moving to Austin with his parents.
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Wiley Mangrum Jr
Texas University
Cameron
Wiley Mangrum
Mangrum
San Antonio
Officers Training School
Austin
Wiley Jr
Second-year college student waits for military call
A college student in his second year awaits induction as he is called for possible military service. The snippet notes his current status and the potential obligation facing him.
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Mr. Matula
Ted Matula
Ludwig Matula
Gause
Lorene Boock
Felix Matula
Joseph Matula
Alice Mraz
Matula Cash Grocery
Mrs. Mraz
Matula
General Electrical Werk and Contracting
Joe D. Bass
Ea! Slices
Coldstream
Mplete
Cameron, Texas
Sam S. White
American General Life Insurance Company
Dodge
Rashin
Atrim
Schiller Motors
Travis
Wiley Mangrum Jdr
Burial Insurance
Marek - Burns Burial Association
Belton
C. W. Hudson
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