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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1950
Page
6
The notice seeks the return of a fat black Milley Ponl-Angua cow from Green Farm bottom near Marlow Bridge. She is about six years old, heavy with calf, and has been missing about three months. Reward offered for recovery. larger reward for information leading to the thief’s conviction. contact R. L. Batte Cameron Texas.
A Milam County classified ad seeks an honest dealer aged 25 to 54 with a car and ambition to work with farm customers. For details without obligation, write A. Lewis at The J. R. Watkins Company in Memphis Tennessee. June 2 edition.
About 3000 acres of pasture on highway between Milano and Gause. Fenced and cross fenced with ample water from springs and tanks. Pretty good fences. Rent reasonable. See R. L. Batte at once. 52-3te
In Austin on April 20, leases for water minerals and grazing boosted Texas permanent school funds above 25 million dollars. Grazing leases added 40 thousand dollars to the fund last year while Ward County leaseholders paid 4 842.54 for sodium sulphate rights to produce cattle salt cakes. The University of Texas fund benefited from 26 water leases and university land easements totaling over two million acres. Oil exploration permits enable seismographic surveys as part of broader leasing activity.
Veterans of Foreign Wars conducted a meeting on April 19 and installed new officers for the year. Morris Weems was elected Commander with Thomas Brashear, Willis E. Braden, Walter F. Placek, Dr. J. R. Parker, Pete Mikula, H. B. McClellen, and R. W. Bennett filling respective posts. Judge W. A. Morrison presided. A social hour and refreshments followed the session.
County Attorney Ed Gunn returned to the Court House Monday after several weeks ill health. He plans to resume full duties soon and will have his formal re election announcement published in this newspaper Tuesday.
The family thanks everyone for flowers sympathy and kindness after the death of Robert Hugh Davanay. Verdi Coward Olive Pruitt and Robert Hugh Davanay Jr extend appreciation for support.
College Station April 25 Extension specialists say early season cotton insect control can raise net income by over 50 dollars per acre. They cite Texas and nearby communities where treated cotton averaged 415 pounds lint per acre versus 178 on untreated stands. Recommendations cover 7 day spray or dust schedules, toxaphene and DDT mixes, and adjustments for boll weevils aphids and thrips to protect early squares and over wintering weevils.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Sheffield and their son from Beaumont visited Agnes Lowe here over the past weekend. Mr Sheffield is assistant manager of the Weingarten Store in Beaumont.
Franklin April 23 District Judge W S Baron schedules a Monday hearing on a plea for a change of venue in a bad check case against S B Jones. Jones, a former Hearne insurance man, is being returned from Huntsville where he serves a five year sentence for a bad check. He faces trial on another of six indictments. on April 13, 1949, he was convicted for giving the bank a check of 10 850 dollars.
The senior class stages Dictator Dad a comedy on family life at Yee High Auditorium on May 4 at 8 o'clock. Cast includes Peter Farnham Albert McCullin Laura Farnham Barbara Weems Julie Farnham Martha Nell Lewis Richie Farnham Wayne Barnes Aunt Gertrude Jean Kirk Paul Hudson Ronald Hudson Louise Bates Virginia Brown Henry Adler Ernest Batte Minnie Adler Doris Senkel George Adler William Robinson Gwen Marshall Sammy Markham Mr. Watson Raymond McLeod. Director is Mrs. C L Canady with sponsors Mrs. Nance Mrs. Jones and Coach Smith.
Disabled American Veterans post in Cameron will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday May 3 1950 at 7 30 pm at the Legion Hut All disabled veterans and families are invited Free bar b q will be served Dues for 1950 51 are payable and may be brought to the meeting
Harvey Earl Anderson of Houston paid a $200 fine in County Court after pleading guilty to drunken driving. The April 8 crash near Rockdale involved Giles Yoakum of Rockdale. both drivers escaped serious injury. Trial delayed by County Attorney illness. license suspension automatic on conviction.
Mr. and Mrs S E Brogdon attend the 1950 convention for agents of Southwestern Life Insurance Co in San Antonio. Brogdon qualified by his outstanding 1949 record. program features officer addresses and agent round-table discussions. They plan to return to Cameron this weekend.
Mrs. Eddie Huntsman and her son Buster traveled to San Antonio to visit her cousin and attended the battle of flowers on Friday, reporting a pleasant outing and local activity.
Parma Radio Service advertises repair services for all radio models. Call 104 to arrange assessment and restoration.
A local ad promotes Black Hawk Ointment for eczema tinea and related skin issues. The jar is sold with a guarantee at 60 cents to 1 dollar, appealing to children and families through Leo Lnake Drug Store.
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