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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
4
Tefferon Br White Entered as second class mail matter in Cameron Texas under federal act. Postal publication details annual schedule and weekly releases. Subscription rates listed for Milam County and outside areas with state rates.
Belton hosts the American Legion district spring convention on April 28 at the new American Legion home. Delegates from the 26 posts in the district gather for registration at 10, with a morning officers conference, then separate American Legion and Auxiliary meetings at 2 pm. Officers for the district and delegations to the Philadelphia convention will be chosen, followed by a 7 to 9 pm dinner and a dance to close.
A misreported news item caused anxiety among Larne Harwell's friends who believed he died in a late Monday plane crash near Sartp Mor Guy. The family clarified that Larne Harwell was not killed and requested the newspaper to inform readers accurately.
Disabled American Veterans express gratitude for the response to their sale of Forget-Me-Not flowers held last Saturday. Veterans credited volunteers who sold the souvenir blooms, with funds aiding disabled vets and their families. Attending guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Baegwood and daughter Mary Low, Judy, Cynthia Taylor, and others from Ft. Worth.
Mrs C G Moore returns from a trip to Houston where she visited the homes of Mr and Mrs Robert Conner Mr and Mrs Billie Conner Mr and Mrs Sem Cobb Mr and Mrs Arthur Cobb Mr and Mrs Sem Terry and Mr and Mrs Edger Bot.
Weather dispatch notes Lode Waters cover lowlands along the river as high water affects the Lampasas and Little River areas. Cameron reports another night of heavy rain with runoff raising river stages and warnings of continued unsettled conditions.
Delegates at the Texas Home Demonstration Agent meeting in Milam county heard that state funds lag behind federal support, risking full county participation. Speaker Maurine Searn urged quick budget revisions while noting 31 counties lack a home demonstration agent. 167 women registered and 44 delegates voted.
The Phi Motus Club presents the O. J. Thomas Club in its annual recital May 4 at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium. The Choral club will sing songs including Stouthearted Men Night and Day A Violin Is Singing In The Street Three Blind Mice Good News Climbing Up The Mountains The Bells Of St Marys and others. A soloist will perform works of the day. Members have worked hard to make the occasion memorable and your presence will encourage them.
Mr and Mrs F J Rubac of Buckholts announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Lillian Dorothy to Norman Glen Haisler of Austin son of Mr and Mrs W E Haisler of Hillsboro formerly Caldwell. The wedding will take place in July.
Jimmie Stutts born September 23 1867 in Lauderdale Alabama died at home in Cameron Texas aged 58 after long illness. He moved to Milam County as a child and supported cattle movement along trails later shaping early Texas ranching. Funeral held at Green Funeral Home Cameron with Rev Norman Besver officiating. interment Rice Cemetery. Survived by three daughters four sons 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Paul Reps of Granger visiting daughter Mrs John Zurosky who underwent an operation early this week. The hospital notes an operat orist local dospite] are unclear but indicate medical events and a repair call listing.
Erle Whitacker, adjudged insane by a district court jury, was taken to the State Hospital in Austin Wednesday by Sheriff Carl Black. The war veteran faces indictment for bouncing a four dollar check and is committed to a state institution.
The State Department in Washington said Russia might lift the Berlin blockade if its stance matches Tass reports. Western powers demand lifting before discussing other issues. President Truman indicated the shift is acceptable, but the blockade remains in place amid mistrust.
Joe Hawkins of Cameron will represent Southwest Texas State College in Des Moines Iowa for the Drake Relay. He runs in the 80 yard relay and the high hurdles with the team which left San Marcos Tuesday led by Gosch O W Strahan.
The Jones family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness, flowers, and condolence messages shown after the death of husband, father, and brother J. C. Jones.
J C Jones 55 native of Milam county died at Sphon Hospital Corpus Christi on April 22 from a heart attack. He was brother to Bailey Jones Cameron and Mrs. Robert Glenn Jones Prairie. Born March 20 1294 at Jones Prairie he was son of late Richard and Mrs. Jones pioneers for whom the town was named. An automobile dealer since 1918 he lived in Corpus Christi recent years. Body returned to Cameron Green Funeral Home. services Sunday April 24 at 3 pm at Little River Baptist Church by Rev Stanley E Ray. Interment Little River Cemetery Green Funeral Home Cameron. Surviving widow Mamie Jones Corpus Christi a daughter Helen Lee Jones Denison a son Billy Charles Denison four sisters Mrs P H Love Greenville Mrs E B Wright Robstown Mrs Robert Glenn Jones Prairie four brothers James H Jones Dallas R M Jones Freeport Bailey F Jones Jones Prairie Rex R B Jones Corpus Christi.
Mr and Mrs Frank Marino of New York City and Mrs Dewey Markham and baby of San Angelo were guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Luce a few days last week.
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