Senator Kyle Vick Announces Run for Lieutenant Governor
Senator Kyle Vick of Waco formally announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. He plans a statewide personal campaign to visit every county before the July primaries, citing experience as presiding officer of the Senate and former president pro tem during the 51st Session. Vick, born in McLennan County and long practiced in Waco, has served since 1941 and previously held roles including County Judge and Assistant District Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Vick
Waco
Texas
Vick
Senate
Allan Shivers
Beauford Jester
Senator Vick
McLennan County
Pat Vick
Moody
Bell County
Waco High
University of the South At
Sewanee, Tenn
University of Texas Law School
Record of Wage Earner Should Be Properly Completed by Employer
James B. Marley of the Austin Social Security Administration explains that accurate wage reporting by employers is essential since benefits depend on each worker’s wage record. He urges use of exact names and correct social security account numbers on reports to ensure proper benefits for full time, part time, or temporary workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Marley
Austin Social Security Administration
Austin
Marley
District Meet 27 A Set for Georgetown April 14 15
District Meet 27 A will be held at Georgetown on April 14 and 15 with Cameron participants in multiple events. Debates feature Ronald Hudson John Henderson for boys and Sammy D Markham Claudell Robinson for girls. One act play Wisdom Teeth stars Doris Senkel Dier dre Denson Dorothy Batey and Ronald Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Cameron
Ronald Hudson
John Henderson
Sammy D. Markham
Claudell Robinson
Leland Green
Mary Frances Hensley
Richard Wilkinson
Dorothy Malone
Eugene Polter
Harvey Weems
Douglas Obermiller
Freddy Johns
Wallye J. Robbins
Camille Faver
Jo Ann Flemming
Eugene Polzer
Loretta Becker
Betty Clark
Ilynn Obermiller
Eva Lou Hickman
Shirley Smith
Lynn Obermiller
Charles Kahler
Maggie Schultz
Edith Baldridge
Virginia Brown
Florence Ruth Boecker
Wallace Colburn
Arthur Martin
Georgetown High School
March Building Permits Rise For Cameron
Cameron issued $19,735 in building permits in March, boosting year to date totals to $48,555. Three new homes were built along with other improvements, following $13,070 in January and $15,750 in February.
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Cameron
MilK Bowl plans form as Dallas producer eyes film
Negotiations near completion for a commercial movie based on the 1950 Milk Bowl game. A Dallas producer seeks story material while Texas chambers nominate Peewee teams for a planned showcase against Red Grange's Chicago Champions. Profits to philanthropy, with rain insurance considered if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Chambers of Commerce
Texas
Milk Bowl, Inc
Red Grange
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
Cameron
Milam County
Gause Board
NBC Radio
National News Service
Mr and Mrs Alvin Witcher Visit Dallas With Son Bobby
Mr and Mrs Alvin Witcher and their son Bobby spent the past weekend visiting Dallas, according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Witcher
Bobby
Dallas
Arnold Family Weekend Visit From Camp Hood to Cameron
Mr and Mrs Ora Arnold and their daughters Carolyn and Betty Sue spent the weekend in Cameron after visiting Camp Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Arnold
Carolyn and
Betty Sue
Camp Hood
Cameron
Cameron Polls Heavy Vote In City Election
Cameron voters turned out in unusual numbers to cast 647 votes in the city general election. Mayor A N Green led with 444 votes, Roy Griffith 191, L Van Perkins 617 and August Kunz 618 won alderman positions. City Attorney Roy Baskin 638, W H Stafford 632 for City Secretary, Joe Richter 608 for City Marshal with Jim McGoldrick at 22. Griffith and McGoldrick ran write ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Griffith
Mr. McGoldrick
Rites Held Tuesday For Terry Moore
Funeral services for Andrew Terry Moore 45 of Route 4 Waco were held Tuesday at Emmanuel Baptist Church. The crash victim died Monday from injuries after the car collided head on with a trailer truck. Moore is survived by his widow his mother four brothers and three sisters.
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Andrew Terry Moore
Route 4
Waco
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Tilson Maynard
M. L. Rhodes
Moore
W. E. Penney
Cameron
S. J. Moore
George L. Moore
C. O. Moore
Weldon W. Moore
Hillsboro
Fred Moore
Belton
Ed Shehorn
E. M. Wallis
J. C. Richardson
Rockdale Hosts Free X-Ray Drive Sponsored by PTA
Citizens in Rockdale lined up for free x-rays this week as 1252 people were examined at a downtown site. The event, part of a Milam County health initiative run with the Milam Medical Society and county health unit, is supported by the state health department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
Parent-Teachers Association
Milam County Health Unit
Milam County Medical Society
State Health Department
Beauty Specialist At Milam Drug Co Through This Week
Eve Stewart Cosmetics consultant Lera Walverton will be at Milam Drug Company from April 3 to April 8 offering free skin analysis and makeup guidance with no obligation. She will select cosmetics for individual skin needs and provide a scientific record for future reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lera Walverton
Eve Stewart Cosmetics
Milam Drug Company
Miss Walverton
Moody Newborn Son At Marlin Hospital
Albert Lee Moody, nine pounds nine ounces, is the third son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moody at Torbett Hospital Marlin born March 31 1950. The couple have two older sons Wallace age 6 and Carl Ray 4. Mrs Moody and baby expected home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lee
W. C
Nig) Moody
Torbett Hospital
Marlin
Moody’s
Wallace
Carl Ray
Francis Cox to Attend Region Five Band Contest
Francis Cox, director of Yee High School Band, will travel from Cameron to Baytown on Friday for the Region Five Texas Interscholastic League Band Contest. He serves as a judge as events unfold Saturday April 1 from 8 30 a m to about 7 p m with concerts sight reading solos and ensembles. He expects to return to Cameron Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Cox
Yee
Cameron
Baytown
Cox
Noted Visitors at Torbett Hospital
Joe Richter and Ed Westbrook visited J. B. White, editor of this paper, in Torbett Hospital Marlin on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Richter
Ed Westbrook
J. B. White
Torbett Hospital
Marlin
Markham Seeks Re-Election As Commissioner Precinct 8
Milam County official W W Doc Markham announces candidacy for re-election in the July Democratic Primary. Serving his second term as Precinct 8 commissioner, he cites experience and dedication to duties benefiting the precinct and county. His formal announcement will appear soon in this newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W
Doc) Markham
Milam County
Markham
Rainfall Ends Day with Thunder Showers in Texas
Heavy thunder showers hit South Central Texas ending weeks of dryness. Rain fell in a storm area bounded by Junction to the west San Antonio and Austin to the south and Burnet to the north with Junction reporting 1.25 inches. Austin San Antonio and other towns saw showers while Temple received a good rain with strong wind and lightning.
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Texas
Gtate
Junction
San Antonio
Austin
Burnet
Cameron
Rosebud
Belton
Kilsleen
Temple
Milam County Red Cross fund drive lagging
Only 2188.34 of a 5250 quota had been turned in in Milam County. Gene Blake, the county fund chairman, said most funds came from special gifts. Burlington Yarrellton Clarkson Briary and Sharp reported. Some districts and smaller communities have not yet reported. Friday was the last day for collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Gene Blake
County Fund
Blake
Burlington
Yarrellton
Clarkson
Briary
Sharp
Killeen Buys Park Site Along Highway 190
The Killeen City Council in a special session accepted Sidney Young’s bid for 30 acres of land along Highway 190 for 15 000 dollars. The site fronts about 500 feet and includes five wooded acres. The council also approved San Antonio Machines Supply Co. for a water pump at 1100 dollars and Highway Equipment Co. of Dallas for a street sweeper at 2750 dollars.
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Killeen
Sidney Young
Highway 190
San Antonio Machines Supply Co
Highway Equipment Co
Dallas
Milk Bowl story to be featured in The Roundup magazine
Thousands from Texas to California will read about the Milk Bowl of Milam County in a forthcoming issue of The Roundup, the house organ of The Pacific Finance Loans. Advertising manager Fred MecCarl of Los Angeles told the board the publication will certainly use the story in a future issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
California
Milam County
Pacific Finance Loans
Houston
Southwest
Fred MecCarl
Los Angeles
The
Schools Observe Holidays April Seventh to Tenth
Cameron public schools will observe Friday April 7 as Good Friday and continue Easter holidays through Monday April 10.
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Cameron Public
Cameron considers water tower for city needs
In response to L Van Perkins letter, Paul H Brown says Cameron should build a new elevated tank of at least 350000 gallons with a tower height of 100 feet. If built, current low rate penalties would be avoided and future penalties due to population growth could be prevented.
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L. van Perkins
Paul H. Brown
Austin
Mr. Brown
Cameron
Light vote in Cameron school trustee election
In the Cameron Independent School District election held Saturday April 1 W C Wallace won 365 votes Emory B Camp 300 and Dr Clifford Swift 3873 A county district race saw John B Henderson 449 votes and O D Graham 442 with no opposition Assistants listed include J L Marak Mrs D H Slaughter Mrs Dan Gunn Mrs August Horstmann Mrs A E Matula and bh J Matocha
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Independent
W. C. Wallace
Emory B. Camp
Clifford Swift
John B. Henderson
O. D. Graham
J. L. Marak
D. H. Slaughter
Dan Gunn
August Horstmann
A. E. Matula
Bh. J. Matocha
Drunk Driving Charges Assessed for Two Milam County Men
Two Milam County men pleaded guilty in open court to driving while intoxicated. Crawford Young of Rockdale paid 75 dollars and costs with a six month license suspension. Daniel Rosenthal of Thorndale paid 50 dollars and costs with a six month license suspension.
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Milam County
Crawford Young
Rockdale
Daniel Rosenthal
Thorndale
Holy Communion At 1st Methodist Church
The local Methodists will celebrate Holy Communion at 7 45 p m Thursday evening of this week. The service is open to all who are living a Christian life and a hearty welcome awaits them. An unusually impressive service has been arranged with special music by the choir.
Yvonne Wimberly Wins TB Essay Contest at Yoe High
Yvonne Wimberly won the tuberculosis essay contest at Yoe High School with her piece My Wrong Idea. LaNelle Kuehl and Maxine Scheutze earned second and third place. Ada Henderson eighth grader Rose Marie Komar won first in the TB poster contest, with Glenn Dodson and Jane Henderson placing second and third. A $5 prize went to each contest winner from the Business and Professional Women's club and the Chamber of Commerce jointly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Wimberly
Yoe High School
LaNelle Kuehl
Maxine Scheutze
Rose Marie Komar
Ada Henderson
Glenn Dodson
Jane Henderson
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Chamber of Commerce
Rockdale Elects Trustees and Plans District Merger
In Rockdale a school trustee election elected A. W. Butts and W. L. Hall as new trustees and re elected Ernest H. Noack. The vote extends over the entire Rockdale consolidated district of 11 schools. The nominees advanced from the March Democratic primary. A city election will follow Tuesday to choose a mayor and two aldermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
A. W. Butts
W. L. Hall
Ernest H. Noack
Rockdale Consolidated
Mrs Posey and Coward visit ill sister in Houston hospital
Mrs Ross Posey and Mrs Jim Coward with daughter visited Posey’s sister Mrs G N Posey who is ill and hospitalized in Houston. They also called on other relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Posey
Jim Coward
Posey
G .N. Posey
Houston
Tyson Seeks Second Elective Term as Milam County Judge
Dan Tyson announces his candidacy for a second elective term as Milam County judge. He highlights a history in Cameron city government, wartime service as Milam County chairman for multiple bond drives, and a solid financial record with a debt decline and a tax rate kept under 80 cents. He asks for support at the July Democratic primary.
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Dan Tyson
Tyson
Milam County
Maysfield
Cameron
Milam
Navy Relief Fund
United States Savings Bond Division
State Highway Commission
Youth to Milam County Jail in Cameron
Charles Luther Goodson 18, who fled from Milam County Jail last week, was captured in Oklahoma City Monday. He abandoned the car he hijacked in Hillsboro, taken from Ben Edmonds in Cameron. Sheriff Carl Black traveled to Oklahoma City to return Goodson to Cameron for charges. Indicted by Milam County grand jury for stealing Dr. Leland Denson’s car, with Dallas Grand Jury also charging him and Fort Worth seeking him on the same counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Luther Goodson
Oklahoma City
Goodson
Hillsboro
Ben Edmonds
Cameron
Carl Black
Milam County
Grand Jury
Leland Denson
Dallas
Fort Worth
All Saints Episcopal Church Sets Good Friday Services Here
All Saints Episcopal Church will hold a traditional three hour service on Good Friday April 7 from 12 00 to 8 00 o clock. Attendees may come and go as they wish. With no Union service this year the community is invited to participate.
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All Saints Episcopal Church
Camp Hood Easter Sunrise Service Set by 2nd Armored
Camp Hood will hold a Protestant Easter Sunrise Service at 6 o clock on Easter Sunday. Chaplain H. L. Gillenwater division chaplain of the 2nd Armored Division will conduct the service at the Camp Hood Firing Range Amphitheater about five miles northeast of the division headquarters. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Hood
H. L. Gillenwater
2Nd Armored Division
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Terry Moore
Milam Drug Co
W. C. Moodys
Killeen Bays Park
1St Methodist Church
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