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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1954
Page
3
Cameron's population signs read 5227 but should show about 7168 as water connections (1792 in use) are multiplied by four. Mayor Horstmann and water chief Hefft say council will draft an ordinance and notify the State Highway Department to update signs and records.
Howard Gonten son of Mr and Mrs Carl Gonten of Buckholts won first place in the District Tractor Contest at Stephenville on April 10 representing 20 Central Texas counties. He earns a spot in the State Contest at Texas A and M June 8 9 10. Milam County took first with Limestone second and Brown County third.
Mary Frances Mitchell 63 of Milano died at home about 8 p.m. Monday April 12. Born 1891 in Burleson County she had lived in Milano two years. Funeral services set for 4 p.m. Tuesday April 18 at First Baptist Milano with Rev. Fox officiating. Burial in Milano Cemetery Marek Burns directing. She is survived by husband Willie Mitchell of Milano.
H A Coffield of Rockdale was named Chairman of the National Firms Group for the Boy Scout Building Campaign by General Campaign Chairman Harlon Fentress. Coffield has long BSA involvement, serving as Heart of Texas Council president in 194 and 1949, earning the Silver Beaver in 1949 and Silver Antelope in 1952, and currently chairs Region 9 Committee while serving as a member of the organization.
National Boy Scout Executive Board member and Heart O' Texas Council leader advocates a $200,000 drive to fund camping facilities at Camp Tahuaya and an Explorers' camp site, the council's first in 30 years as acquisition proceeds.
Miss Beatrice Bowen wed Harry Chollett in a simple morning ceremony at the bride's parents home near Troy. Rev. John Mills officiated as friends and family gathered in ivy and red rose decorations. The couple plans to reside at 1205 Johnson Street in Big.
In Springs the wedding includes Air Force serviceman Mr. Chollett and bride a Bowen connection. Guests span Clarkson Clarkson Community Temple Lott Fort Worth and Hollen with extended family members and children attending.
Mrs Eaken celebrated her birthday on March 29 with a barbecue dinner at her home. Friends and children hosted the event, and the table featured a lace cloth and a centerpiece of white and red roses.
At the gathering Mrs L M Eaken entertained during the party hour with piano solos and presented several poems to the guests, sharing a sequence of graceful gifts and performances.
Mrs Dan Gunn opened the Homemakers Class social at the First Baptist Church with aInvocation and devotional. Mrs D Fikes gave the class report. Mrs H C Tindall and Mrs Florance Craddock offered the prayer. Mrs Gus Evans Sr provided special music. Refreshments followed for twelve members.
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