Weems Thompson Stidham Elected New City Aldermen
In Cameron voters turnout over half of 1 044 eligible taxpaying voters. Aldermen elected were Clifford Thompson with 433 votes, Robert Weems 386, Grady Stidham 331, Gene Blake 320, Alfred Ondrej 210 and A N Green 161. Charter Commission members were also chosen to draft the new city charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weems, Thompson
Stidham
New City
Charter Commission
Johnny Andres
Gene Blake
Robert Weems
Commission
Clifford Thompson
Caldwell
Street Committee
Grady Stidham
John Henderson
August Kunz
Johnnie Schmidt
Walter Les
40 Acre Culpepper Sub-Division Annexed Into City Limits
At the final meeting of the old City Council, 40 acres were annexed upon H P Culpepper’s request to extend city facilities. The fan shaped addition lies east of the city near the Country Club greens, with plans for contour streets, beauty, and adequate sewage. The council also approved a Clean-up Fix-up week from April 25 to 29 with city trucks to collect debris citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Culpepper
H. P. Culpeppers
Clifford Thompson
Addiiion
F. H.A
John Bryson's
County Health Unit
Southern Pacific
Crockett
Crockett Ave
Fannin Ave
North Fannin Ave
Central Butane and Kirk Grain Company
Johnny Andres
Barrera Fined $1000 for Two Tax Charges in Waco
Steve C. Barrera of San Antonio pleaded guilty in Federal District Court in Waco on March 31 1955 to two counts of willful failure to file income tax returns for 1951 and 1952. Judge Ben H Kice Jr fined $500 on each count and suspended two year confinement if fines are paid. Barrera was arrested October 4 1954 and released on $500 bond in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve C. Barrera
San Antonio
Federal District Court
Waco
Ben H. Kice, Jr
Barrera
P. A. Lockhart
Bill Wiley Buried In Cameron Texas
Bill Wiley born May 13 1897 in San Gabriel Texas grew up in Cameron worked in a Cameron tailor shop later moved to Waco and spent his final years in San Antonio where he died March 26 1955. He was buried March 27 in Cameron with pallbearers from Cameron and services conducted by Rev Harsh Brown of the First Christian Church. He was survived by four brothers Eulan Terry Mike and Ralph and two sisters Mrs Russell B Wine and Mrs C Sorell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wiley
San Gabriel
Texas
Cameron
R. S. Wiley
Waco
San Antonio
Eulan Wiley
Terry Wiley
Bryan
Mike Wiley
Port Arthur
Ralph Wiley
Charlotte Court House
Russell B. Wine
C. ©. Sorell
Mission
Calvin Markham
Oscar Schiller
Bert Nicholson
Larry Huckabiel
Harsh Brown
The
First Christian Church
Good Friday Services Set In Three Cameron Churches
Union services at the Methodist Church were arranged at the Ministerial Alliance meeting in Cameron with readings on the seven words of Christ and participation by multiple local churches. Black church groups will hold a separate 2 to 4 PM service at Bethel A M E Church with an evening session, followed by Holy Week events at Catholic and other local parishes including Holy Week devotions and Easter Masses led by Father Duda and Rev. Buxkemper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Methodist Church
Ministerial Alliance
Presbyterian Church
John Solomon
Mark Magers
Harsh Brown
D. A. Henderson
F. L. Powers
H. M. Bowley
James McKeown
Aubrey F. Russell
D. A. Lambert
Methodists
Presbyterians
First Christian Church
Assembly of God
Sharp Presbyterians
Gospel
Nazarene
Baptist
Episcopal
Bethel A. M. E
C. W. Henderson
H. K Harnsberry
J. J. Gooden
L. T Ward
J. B. Burks
W. M. Whiteside
C. L. Boyd
L. B. Bryant
St. Monica’s Catholic Church
Confessions
George J Duda
Leonard Buxkemper
Milam Theatre Oscar Contest Awards Six Month Pass
The 18 winners named by Milam Theatre manager Dean White on stage include Janis Harris and Grace Kelly among those who correctly picked Best Picture Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor and Best Director. Winners received a six month theatre pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean White
Milam Theatre
Janis Harris
Marsha Dell Liebman
Alton Witt
Ann Wimberly
Buddy Thompson
Ben Tepera, Jr
Billy Shelander
Alan Smith
Beverly Schiller
Max Shuemate
Annetta Shelander
Nick Nabours
Sammie
Depositions Filed With Judge In Final Day of Coffield-Pickens Suit
The Milam District courtroom concluded the $8 million suit against H H Coffield and Pickens with all depositions and evidence turned over to Judge O D Graham. Attorneys will file written briefs by April 10, with oral arguments not scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffield-Pickens
DeWitt Langford
Milam District
H. H
Pete
Coffield and
Pickens
Hibits
O. D. Graham
Local Voters Elect Pressley Howard and Curtis to School Board
The record turnout of 813 eligible voters chose three new trustees for the coming year. H. B. Pressley led with 429 votes, J. Max Howard 373, and Earl Curtis 290. Lincoln Mondick was close with 289, followed by Frank Reid 272, Mrs. Jack Du Bois 267, Dr. David Shapiro 265, and Dr. George Bowman 178. Dr. Clifford Swift announced swearing in at the April 13 meeting and praised the turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Matocha
H. B. Pressley
J. Max Howard
Earl Curtis
Curtis
Lincoln Mondick
Frank Reid
Jack du Bois
David Shapiro
George Bowman
Clifford Swift
Mrs Bowman Injured In Evening Highway Collision
Mrs George Bowman suffered slight injuries when her car struck a telephone pole after avoiding a northbound vehicle on Hwy 77 toward Waco Tuesday at 7 30 AM. She and her car endured heavy damage. the other driver fled the scene and was not located by Sheriff Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bowman
Bowman
Sherriff
Waco
St. Edwards Hospital
Black
Brownie Troop 5 Elects Officers In Cameron
Brownie Troop Number 5 held its regular meeting on Friday March 18 electing Cathy Haines as president Louise Thompson as vice president Sandra Fuller as treasurer Margaret Kay Bridges as reporter Josey Jackson as song leader Marsha Dell Leib man and Marcia Schiller Ruth Ann Graham Linday Eth ridge flag bearer Carol Ann Crook Barbara Woodman color guards The meeting ended with singing and Brownie Promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie
Cathy Haines
Louise Thompson
Saundra Fuller
Margaret Kay Bridges
Josey Jackson
Sng
Marsha Dell Leibman
Marcia Schiller
Ruth Ann Graham
Linday Ethridge
Carol Ann Crook
Barbara Woodman
Farmers 65 or Over Quality in Social Security Law
James P B Marley, manager of the Austin District Social Security Office, explains under the 1954 amendments that a farmer aged 65 or older who continues farm operations can qualify for benefits earlier than younger farmers. Eligibility hinges on farm income tax payments and ongoing operation, with a public meeting in Cameron on April 12 at 1:00 PM to address questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James PB. Marley
Austin
Social Security Offic
Marley
Cameron
Department of Public Welfare
Lutheran Convention Slated in Fredericksburg
The Texas District of the American Lutheran Church will hold its annual convention at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg from April 12 to 15. Alton L. Fuchs will serve as delegate from Hope Lutheran Church in Buckholts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
American Luthern Church
Bethany Lutheran Church
Fredericksburg
Alton L. Fuchs
Hope Lutheran Church
Buckholts
Cameron Rosebud tie for first at O J Thomas Invitational
Cameron and Rosebud shared first with 54 points each at the O J Thomas Invitational Track meet held April 2. Twelve Central Texas schools competed including Temple Hearne Calvert Taylor West Hillsboro and Marlin. Results cover 120 yard high hurdles 100 yard dash 880 yard run 440 yard dash 440 yard relay 180 yard low hurdles 1 mile run 220 yard dash and girls events plus the official starter Vandy Murphy of Elgin Colored High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Rosebud
O. J. Thomas
O. J. Thomas High School
Central Texas
Temple
Hearne
Calvert
Taylor
West
Hillsboro
Marlin
Snooks
Rockdale
Somerville
Williams
Campbell
Fisher
Byars
Hardin
Grant
Batts
Desroe
Petty
Odum
Nealy
Foster
Tim
Bullick
Hearne Taylor
Snook
Hearne Turner
Walker
Smith Marlin
William
Staten
Carter
Harris
Jones
Douglas
Brooks
Hodge
Hubbard
Debose
Petty Lewis
Turner
Allen
Maxie
Whittington
Thomas
Keath
Cameron S. Johson
O. Debose
E. Pittman
S. Keith
Vandy Murphy
Elgin Colored High School
Hope Lutheran Easter Services Announced in Texas
Reverend J. A. Petrich of Hope Lutheran Church in tuck holts Texas announced Holy Thursday services at 8 p.m. with Good Friday at 10 a.m. Easter Sunday includes Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Children's Easter Egg Hunt at 10:15 a.m. and Easter Services at 10:20 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Petrich
The
Hope Lutheran Church
Tuckholts
Texas
Dawn In The Garden Easter Cantata At Methodist Church
The Easter cantata Dawn In The Garden by Forrest Walker will be presented on Sunday April 10 at 5 p m at the Methodist church. The program features Mrs Mark C Magers directing a group of children with Nita Archer as guest soloist and Billie Nell Johnson as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Walker
Mark C. Magers
Nita Archer
Jack DuBois
Billie Nell Johnson
Jane Monroe
Suzanne Lippman
Boy’s
Odette
Vera Ann Perrin
Jean Lester
Ann Allison
Betty Kestenbaum
Lou Ann Thompson
Diane Dubois
Helen Reid
Deborah Simank
Linda Sue Kirk
Carol Ann Wilson
Bank by Mail speeds service for CNB customers
Citizens National Bank offers banking by mail with no parking worries and no lines, emphasizing FDIC member status for security and convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens National Bank
FDIC
Death of C. H. Sproull at McCloskey Hospital
Charlie H. Sproull, 65, died Monday at McCloskey Hospital in Temple. A Cameron native and World War I veteran, he is survived by his mother Mrs. Sarah Sproull, sister Miss Catherine Sproull, brother Claude Sproull, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held April 4 at Green's Chapel with Dr. Mark C. Magers officiating. burial in Walkers Creek cemetery under Greeny Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were Cameron men. honoraries from Cameron and Calvert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie H. Sproull
McCloskey Hospital
Temple
Sproul
Milam County
Sarah Sproull
Catherine Sproull
Claude Sproull
Cameron
Chapel of Green
Mark C. Magers
First Methodist Church
Walkers Creek Cemetery
Greeny Funeral Home
Ellis Coker
Walter Kosel
W. A. L. Robinson
A. R. Johnson
Bartle Crenan
A. D. Henderson
Calvert
Ed and
Herbert Baker
Somerville
Lester
D. H. Slaughter
Alexander Henderson
D. C. Nolte
Dwight McDonald
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Trocta
Charlie Reynolds
W. T. Whatley
Anders
Alvin Hefft
Matt Zarosky
Naomi Needham
Roy Baskin
Milton Schiller
Pearl Bowlers
Laake
Pearl
Irene Mees
Jody Pernice
Lallie McGuire
R. Michalka
Serena Bridges
Norma Mees
Leo Laake
Merle Masapoust
Leona Wilhite
Clara Humplik
Hazel Kuzel
Falstaff
Lone Star
Mable McGoldseven
Etroinhrdlu
Mable McGoldrick
Angie Mondrik
Lone Stars
Rudy Richter
Annie Schattle
Frieda Anderle
Della Morrow
Dorothy Rutherford
National Hall
Langford
Pressley
Howard
Brownie Troop
Herald
Hope Lutherans
Nan Reno
Marilyn Hughes
Lois Horstmann
Frances Jackson
Beverly King
Darlene McGuire
Cathy Schofield
Jo Ann Anderson
Barbara Woodum
Lynn Wells
Pam Green
Josie Jackson
David Hudson
Jimmy Woodum
Robert Woodum
Judson Smith
Tom Moody
Mark Perrin
Carol Sue Simank
Donna DuBois
Becky Graham
Barbara Scott
Christ
Davidica
Judy Schofield
John Garner
Rodney Anderson
Terry Ripley
Susan Brown
Barbara Jackson
Lynette Green
Valerie Green
Pat Miller
Jane Burns
Mark Meyer
Mark Humble
Barbara Jo Hickman
Nancy Moody
Steve Smith
Mike Miller
C. H. Sproull
McCloskey
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