Milam Health Unit Completes 1953 54 Immunizations
Milam County Health Unit reports completion of the 1953 54 school term immunizations in March. Audiograms were completed for Ada Henderson School in Cameron and conferences held for children with hearing issues. March saw audiometric and visual tests at Sharp and Maysfield, with sanitarian absence limiting sanitation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam Health
Milam County
Ada Henderson School
Cameron
Sharp
Maysfield
Sanitarian
D. S. Wimberly
Cameron Churches Fill To Capacity On Easter Sunday
Cameron Christians flocked to local churches for Easter services across denominations. Methodists reported about 240 attendees for Magers sermon “Opening The Closed Doors” with 275 at an afternoon cantata by the Cherubs and children's choir. Catholics at Saint Monica ranged 1,200 to 1,500 for three masses with 287, 213, and 23 receiving Holy Communion. Baptists at First Baptist drew 542 in Easter services for Rev. Russell's “He Is Risen” while Sunrise services at Mary Harden Baylor College attracted about 70 youths and adults. First Christian heard Rev. Harsh Brown on “Why Seek Ye the Living Among the Dead.” Cameron Gospel Tabernacle had 80 Easter worshippers with evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Mark C. Magers
Magers
Methodist
Jack DuBois
Dana Monroe
Shirley Horstmann
Saint Monica Catholic Church
George Duda
Salem
Clyde Holtmann
Leonard Boxkemper
DuBois
Lee Polansky
Alev Lazek
Lee Hollas
Dan Mitchan
Duda
Julius Hertenberger
First Baptist Church
A. F. Russell
Russell
Mary Harden-Baylor College
Belton
Christ
First Christian Church
Harsh Brown
Brown
Guy Slocomb
Rain brings mixed relief to Milam County farmers
Milam County farmers saw scattered showers last week easing drought in parts while others remain dry. Oats suffer most with one third damaged and planting held up in Sharp and Cavilla. Milano area reports a two inch soaking aiding tomato crops. Gause area moisture improves soil readiness, delaying watermelon planting due to dry conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Cavilla
J. D. Moore
Moore
Cameron
Fice
Milano
Gause
Hebert Colburn
Yarrellton
Waco to Host District 2-X Lions Convention
The Longview Lions Club campaigns for James R. Curtis as District Governor 2-X. Delegates from 167 clubs will attend in Waco May 9 and 10 with events including a Model Luncheon chaired by L. A. Douglas and entertainment by Alma Ruth Marks and Joanna Byars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview Lions Club
James R. Curtis
X Lions International
Bob Cargill
Waco
Longview Club
Longview Lion
L. A. Douglas
Alma Ruth Marks
Joanna Byars
Guy Harrison
Dave Wicker, Jr
Dallas
Lions Club
Lions of
Cameron
Longview
Cameron Visitor Over Easter Holidays
Milton Weinfeld of Austin visited Cameron during Easter holidays. He is a sophomore student at the University of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Milton Weinfeld
Austin
Milton
University of Texas
Czech Moravian Church At Buckhelts Easter Service
The Czech Moravian Church at Buckhelts held its sunrise Easter service at six o'clock led by Rev. W Baletka. Choirs and groups from local churches participated with decorations by Czech Brothern Young People and League mothers. Visitors came from Cameron Caldwell Seaton Temple South Elm Bryant and Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhelts
Rev. W. Baletka
Gram
Raymond Posival
Czech Brothern Young People
League Mothers
del Janes
Henry Stalmach
John Zajicek
Cameron
Caldwell
Seaton
Temple
South Elm
Bryant
Waco
Pfc Daniel Janes Leaves for Korean Tour of Duty
Pfc Daniel Lee Janes son of Mr and Mrs Henry Janes Buckholts has completed a forty day leave and has been ordered to Korea for a tour of duty He trained at Fort Hood and Fort Sam Houston specializing in cooking and will be processed for overseas after returning to Fort Hood
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Unit
Buckholts
David Parks
State Health Department
J. B. Doss
J. W. Wilson
Charles A. Shhaefer
Houston
Charles O. Blalock
Texas Education Agency
Austin
John B. Bryson
Hortense N. Tomlinson
Billie Gleason
D. S. Wimberly
Pfc
Daniel Lee Janes
Henry Janes
Korea
Janes
Fort Hood
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Washington
Commissioner To General Assembly
The Rev. John C. Solomon of Cameron is certified as an official commissioner to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U S. The May 27 to June 1 meeting in Montreal will have Solomon representing Central Texas Presbytery to consider church union efforts. He travels with Mrs. Solomon, their son Johnnie, and Dr. and Mrs. James Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Solomon of
Cameron
First Presbyterian Church
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
U. S
Solomon
E. S. Scott
General Assembly
Montreal
N. C
Texas
United
U.S. A
TB X-Ray Unit Visits Cameron Area May 20 21 22
The Tuberculosis X ray unit will tour Milam County with stops in Cameron Thorndale Buckholts Rockdale on May 18 20 22 25 27 28. County chairman Hinton H Pruett and Robert D Abel head plans with local chamber managers assisting. Free chest X rays for ages 15 to 90, brief exam time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton H. Pruett
Pruett
Robert D. Abel
Chamber of Commerce
Cameron
Thorndale
Buckholts
Rockdale
Abel
Bob Greenwold
Gaither Motor Company
Fuchs
State Health Department
Milam County
Alcoa Rockdale Works Dedication and Open House Planned
Alcoa schedules a two day open house at the Rockdale Works with Family Day on April 24 and public tours on April 25. Expected 10 000 visitors and a dedication ceremony features Governor Allan Shivers and company and utility leaders. Visitors warned about watches and cameras and advised to wear comfortable shoes for a 1.5 mile tour. Entrance via US 79 or 77 with directions to F M 1786.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Shivers
Alcoa
F. L. Magee
Texas Power and Light Company
W. W. Lynch
Rockdale
J. D. Harper
Sugg
Rockdale Works
F. M
Rockdale - McDade
Cameron Fire Dept to Attend 35th Firemen's Convention
About 45 Cameron firefighters are set to join 800 to 1,000 delegates from 44 Central Texas departments for the 35th Annual Firemen's Convention in Thorndale on Sunday May 2 1954. Hosts will be the Thorndale Volunteer Fire Department with ceremonies at the high school auditorium and a barbecue to follow at Cen Tex Oil Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorndale
Texas
Cameron Aggreciation
Carl Black
W. F. Norris
Main Street
Cheif A. J. Lehman
Cen- Tex
John Eanes
Leo Marek
Johnny Andrej
Dean White
W. J. Brashear
Milam Men Inducted Into Armed Services in 1940s Call
Six Milam County youths reported at Cameron bus station on April 15 for transportation to Love Field Dallas to be inducted. Induction call No. 47 for Milam County. total inducted since 1948 about 300. Those forwarded: Aaron Johnson Cameron Billy F Collins Burlington Robert B Allison Buckholts Raymond L Dudik Buckholts Hubert F E Jarmon Rockdale Frank R Skala Rosebud. Another examination set for April 22 and a further induction May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Love Field
Dallas
Milam County
Aaron Johnson
Bily F. Collins
Burlington
Robert 8. Allison
Buckholts
Raymond L. Dudik
Hubert FE. Jarmon
Rockdale
Frank R. Skala
Rosebud
Za lesky Baby Born in Cameron at St Edward
Mr and Mrs Frank Joe Za lesky of Cameron welcome daughter Vickie Marie born at 2 54 pm Wednesday April 7 at St Edward Hospital. She weighs eight pounds five ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Joe Zalesky
Cameron
Vickie Marie
St. Edward Hospital
Sergeant Williard Aycox Receives Bronze Star for Korea Duty
Sergeant First Class Williard Aycox of the 555th Field Artillery Battalion received the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Achievement. A letter to his parents from Lt. Col. Peter J. O Rourke notes his conduct reflects credit on himself and the Army. Aycox attended O J Thomas High School and has seven years in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williard Aycox
Charlie Aycox
Lietentant
Peter J. O’rourke
Artillery
Aycox
555Th Field Artillery Batalion
Korea
O'Rourke
O. J. Thomas High School
O’rourke
Otis Fontenot Awarded in Milam County Damage Suit
Otis Fontenot of Rockdale wins 2000 dollars in a damage suit against Texas Indemnity Insurance Company in Judge O D Graham's Milam County court. The case stems from an April 1952 injury while employed by Chicago Bridge and Iron. Jury members included Roy Griffith and others. Houston attorneys Mandell, Wright for plaintiff. Baker, Botts, Andrews, Parish for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Fortenot
Rockdale
Texas Indemnity Insurance Company
Defendent
O. D. Graham
20Th District Court
Milam County
Chicago Bridge and Iron Company
Fontenot
Roy Griffith
Billy Peck
Adolph Matula
W. R. Wieser
James Brock
Paul Dillion
J. T. Dodd
Anton Anderle
E. L. Wied
Herman Ripkoski
W. R. Allison
E. E. Horzek
Mandell and Wright
Houston
Baker, Botts, Andrews and Parish
New Deputy Marshall Named in Marsall
City Marsall Joe Richter announced the appointment of Bruce Holland as Deputy Marshall. Holland replaces Claud Bailey who resigned to become a guard at the State Penitentiary in Sugarland. The police department hopes for continued public cooperation with the new appointee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Marsall
Joe Richter
Bruce Holland
Marshall
Holland
Claud Bailey
Bailey
State Penitentiary
Sugarland
Frances Vogelsang Guest at Vogel sang Home Over Easter
Frances Vogelsang, a sophomore at Southwestern University and Georgetown, visited the home of her parents Mr and Mrs F W Vogelsang in Cameron during the Easter holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Vogelsang
F. W. Vogelsang
Cameron
Frances
Southwestern University of Georgetown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milam Health Unit
Charles A. Schaefer
Praesel
H. M. Bowley
Cameron Gospel Tabernacle
Rev. Bowley
George Fisher
PMA
Jack Slaughter
Lions
Daniel Janes
John C. Solomon
Turday
Cameron Fire Department
Earl Long
Teague
Park D. Evers
McGreg
Milam
Armed Services
Sgt
Bruce Holland Raasiatnd
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