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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
8
Franklin April 4 a marathon vetting of 80 men on a special tenure of 100 tonight qualified seven jurors in the murder trial of 22 year old divorcee mother Mrs Lucille Wenck. She is accused of the shotgun ambush slaying of Hearne Chief of Police N L Slick Miller last Oct. Sheriff Bob Reeves was ordered to
Round up fifty more veniremen. Defense questions indicate a plea of insanity. State's Attorney Bill Palmos leads prosecutors as Judge W S Barron extends session to complete the jury. Jurors selected include Emory Scott Calvert Hill Presley Hearne Charlie Willis Joe Middleton Calvert Jesse Gick Calvert Bob Jamison Calvert and Dewitt Barnett Franklin. Miller, chief of police for 14 months, was shot dead after responding to a disturbance call at Mrs. Wenck's home. Knox Tidwell, Hearne officer, escaped injury. Mrs. Wenck surrendered after police fired into the residence while her year-old son waited on the front porch.
Charles Luther Goodson, 18, held on car theft charges in Milam County jail, escaped by prying bricks from a window, climbing the roof, and slipping down a drain pipe in the early hours Friday. A 1940 Dodge stolen Friday morning is linked to his escape. he is also wanted in Fort Worth and indicted for theft in Dallas. His Dallas home was listed.
Milam County’s Red Cross drive ended March 31 with Cameron city at 1 314 50 of 2 200 quota and county total 3177 04 of 5250 target. Several communities reported funds, with chairmen listed and efforts extended to finish by mid next week for a full county report.
An advertisement from Parma Radio Service proclaims affordable radio repairs for any make and model, emphasizing their repair expertise and low pricing for customers seeking service.
Cameron Homemakers inaugurate a nursery school in the Homemaking Department with visits by Mary Kastenbalm Glenn Blake and Nancy Wilkerson. Little Mike Rice christened the school and refreshments were served as the students showcased sheets and a mattress cover they made to support the Home Furnishing Course.
Veterans Affairs official Bascom Giles says the $25 million Veterans Land Program fund is fully committed but additional applications are accepted under conditions. The revolving fund allows new purchases as veterans make semi annual payments, with some paying ahead. One tract in Dickens County.
A local ad proclaims a jar of Black Hawk Ointment available at Leo Lnake Drug Store with a guarantee. Prices noted are 60 cents and one dollar. The listing targets children with remedies for eczema, ringworm, athletes foot, prickly heat, poison oak, itch, and sores.
Giles explained that withdrawals allow processing of applications accepted on a conditional basis. Money received as down payments for conditional applications will go to the State Treasury and be returned if the transaction isn’t completed. No applications have been accepted since March 18 except these conditional ones.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Caston of Beaumont visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Faver over the weekend. They also visited Mrs. Tom J. Faver who recently had an operation at St. Edward Hospital.
Mrs. H. R. Edwards of Oklahoma City arrived in Cameron on Wednesday to spend several days with her mother Mrs. J. H. McLerran and other relatives.
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