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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1955
Page
9
Dr R M Titsworth conducts a complete soil and water conservation program on his Elm Ridge farm. He implemented terraces and waterways to reduce erosion after finding cropland production low due to poor soil and a hard plow pan. All cropland will be terraced as grass in waterways becomes established.
Dr Titsworth expands pasture and soil improvements by sowing hubam clover, clearing brush, and establishing grasses. Two ponds add year round water. dry summers limit grass growth but stand improves. Four Costal Bermuda sods laid with plans to propagate more, while phosphate fertilizer lifts clover growth eight to twelve inches taller.
John D. Matula purchased the Magnolia Service Station at Fourth and Travis and took over operation today. The station offers Magnolia tires tubes and batteries and is open 24 hours daily with Day attendants Homer Crook Bruce Crook and Otto Summers as night attendant. Matula promises quick service with car pickup and delivery for wash and grease. He is the son of long time Cameron residents Mr. and Mrs Albert Matula.
A. Lehnert of Route 1 Cameron Texas recently completed the associate quartermaster company officer course at Fort Lee Virginia. He is a 1954 graduate of Texas A and M College.
Four Yee High Student Council members Marilee Hughen Nancy Kubish Pat Mor an and Nick Nebours traveled with sponsor Mrs. H Nance to the Texas Associations of Student Councils gathering at Denton Texas March 4 26 The 1708 attendees heard speakers Dr Willis Tate and Dr Robert McKown and took part in more than 50 discussion topics The trip combined education with entertainment including a Cool Cat Mixer and a formal banquet and dance
Safeway Stores Inc reports total net sales for 1954 at 1.813 billion, a 3.52 percent rise from 1953, with U S sales 1.655 billion and Canadian sales 158.2 million. Net earnings per share fell to 3.52 as more shares and shorter 1954 year reduced per share results, while trading stamps pricing reductions were blamed for the earnings dip.
A yearlong dispute peaks in Denver and Utah Idaho Kansas Missouri with Safe Way merchandizing policy requiring stores to meet rivals' net price after accounting for trading stamp costs.
State authorities warn that the April 15 deadline for car inspections is near and many vehicles have not yet been inspected. Officers will stop cars at intervals to verify compliance and drive fines up to 210.50 after the deadline. The 1955 green sticker matches the 1954 Texas design. Inspection centers listed include Hudson's Trucking Service Ford Chevrolet Studebaker and McLain Pontiac.
The John Mraz Sr family expresses sincere appreciation for kind deeds, floral offerings and condolences during their bereavement. They thank everyone who helped in any way and offer a blessing.
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