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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1953

Page

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Mary Hardin Baylor faculty recital set for Sunday

Three Mary Hardin Baylor instructors present the final faculty recital of the year at 4 p m Sunday May 3 in Alma Reeves Chapel. Soprano Virginia Botkin cellist Phyllis Carpenter and organist Ann Wight perform arias and classical works with accompanying pieces by Rachmaninoff Purcell Debussy Boccherini and Bach. The public is invited.

Mary Hardin-Baylor Alma Reeves Virginia Botkin Phyllis D. Carpenter Ann Wight Debussy Rachmanioff Purcell Creston Miss Wight Grant Lubbock Miss Carpenter Martha Anna Ciaccona Vitali Silva Bocchemini-Willeke Lalo Popper Couperin Kellner Chorale J. S. Bach Dupre Miss Botkin Texas Menotti Henderson State Teachers College Arkadelphia Ark American Guild of Organists

Wilbur Morgan Jr Convicted In Jail Escape Attempt

A twelve man jury found Wilbur Morgan Jr guilty Friday of attempting to aid an inmate to escape from the county jail on February 7. Morgan defended himself, admitting some actions but denying tying the blades to the twine. The jury set a two year term in the state penitentiary.

Wilbur Morgan, Jr Morgan J. W. Miller Wied Hardware Clarence Blalock Stephen L. Work

Gameron Students Enter District Literary Events

Wiley Loughmiller principal of Ada Henderson School lists Cameron students for the district inter scholastic meet Friday. Events include boys and girls declamation, spelling and plain writing, ready-writers, number sense, and storytelling with named participants and alternates.

Wiley Loughmiller Ada Henderson Cameron Jeff Burkes Mary Horstmann Kay Cox Laura Swift Franklin Moore Joyce Stevens John D. Reichert Johnny Solomon Suzanne Lippman Barbara Jo Young Janice Bridges Joe Dink Gloria Harber Jimmye Rae Colburn Betty Kestenbaum

Services For Charles Hefley In McAllister

Relatives in Cameron report the death of Charles Hefley born in Cameron and formerly owner of a local grocery. Funeral services were held in McAllister. He is survived by his widow Daisy Dough Hefley, a son Charles Hefley Jr, and a Cameron niece Mrs W L McIntosh Jr. He was brother to the late Henry M and Hubert Hefley of Cameron.

Cameron Charles Hefley McAllister Mr. Hefley Daisy Dough Charles Hefley, Jr W. L. McIntosh, Jr Henry M Hubert Hefley

Dr David Shapiro To Join Newton Clinic May First

Dr David Shapiro will again become associated with Dr W R Newton at the Newton Clinic effective May 1. He is known in Cameron after practicing there before moving to Hearne six months ago and has been with the Searcy Fleming Clinic Hospital. The Shapiro family plans to live in Carroll Green’s North Jackson Street house for now.

W. R. Newton David Shapiro Newton Clinic Shapiro Cameron Hearne Searcy-Fleming Clinic Carroll Green North Jackson Street

First firaders to register on Friday May 8

Children who will be six years old on or before September 1 1953 must register for the coming school year. Registration at Ada Henderson school Friday May 8 from 2 30 p m to 3 45 p m. Bring birth certificates and smallpox vaccination certificates to file. these will be required by opening day in September.

Ada Henderson

Martha Swanzy Tops Ten Honor Students at Yee High

Ten high ranking students for the 1952 53 year at Yee High School are led by Martha Swanzy first honor. Second honors go to Bob Biskup and Laverne Provasek with equal averages. Third through tenth include Frances Vogelsang Sara Beslinger Andrea Brady Mary Frances Hensley Ann Bradbury Charlotte Collins and Ann Karnowski. averages cover junior and senior years.

S. M. Layfield Yee Martha Swanzy L. A. Swanzy Ben Arnold Bobby Biskup W. B. Biskup Cameron Laverne Provasek

Milam County Youth Contest Lets Students Win Bendix TV

Milam County students from seventh grade to high school seniors may win a 17 inch Bendix television valued at 288.50 by selling subscriptions for Cameron Herald from May 1 until noon May 16. Participants earn 50 cents per new subscription and 25 cents per renewal with entry by visiting the Cameron Herald office beginning May 1 for instructions and supplies.

Milam County Cameron Herald Austin The

Henderson Pleads Guilty on DWI Charge in County Court

Allen Henderson pled guilty April 20 before County Judge Charles C. Smith to driving while intoxicated. He was fined $50 and costs, and his driver's license suspended for six months.

Allen Henderson Charles C. Smith

Pumper Race to Highlight Volunteer Firemen Convention

The 88th semi annual Central Texas Volunteer Fireman's Association convention meets May 3 in Cameron with 55 departments invited. Pumper races on Main Street offer prizes of 50 30 and 20 dollars, followed by a barbecue at Columbus Hall.

Central Texas Volunteer Fireman’s Association Cameron Cameron Columbus Hall C. B. Horstmann Jack Prescott Richard Moseley Main Street Texas Columbus Hall

C of C to Begin Membership Drive

The Cameron Chamber of Commerce will start a membership drive led by Bill Burns chairing the membership committee. A budget is in place to fund the program with no extra drives planned if the goal is met. A list of prospective members has been prepared and will be divided among committee members for outreach.

Chamber of Commerce Bill Burns Chamber Burns Cameron Albert Collins Dr. Guarani, Jr Jack DuBois Bill Mclintosh Calvin Markham

Tumlinson Sells 29 Steers at Fort Worth Market

C G Tumlinson sold 29 steers at the Fort Worth market on Tuesday. Twenty six steers averaged 760 pounds and brought 15, with three at 14, per the Texas Livestock Marketing Association which handled the shipment.

C. G. Tumlinson Fort Worth Texas Livestock Marketing Association

Final Healing Campaign Service At Cameron Tabernacle

The Cameron Gospel Tabernacle hosts the last service of a healing campaign tonight at 7 45 p m. Led by Brother Franklin Hall author of Atomic Power with God the meetings focus on Jesus Heals Soul and Body in non sectarian services. All are welcome to attend.

Cameron Gospel Tabernacle Franklin Hall Jesus

Obermiller Elected Regional Commander At DAV Convention

Walter Elmo Obermiller was chosen Regional Commander of the Third Region Disabled American Veterans at a Temple convention held in the S & S Club. The event drew over seventy five members with Grayson Gwyn and Ford Fordston elected regional VIPs. Obermiller assumes duties July 1. the Third Region covers Waco Marlin Austin Temple Killeen Caldwell and Palestine.

Walter Elmo Obermiller Temple S & S Club Grayson Gwyn Austin Ford Fordston Valley Mills Roy Strasburger L. M. Cochran McCloskey VA Alex J. Simon Fort Worth Verna M. Burns, Jr Department of Texas Adjutant Fred T. Lee Waco Department of Texas Obermiller Texas Marlin Killeen Cameron Caldwell Palestine

Clean Up Campaign Success Sparks Fogging Schedule

City Health and Sanitation chair R I Goodrich announced a successful Clean-Up Campaign with loads of trash grass and tree limbs hauled to the city dump. Weather held up fogging plans and officials expect to treat the city soon and continue through summer.

R. I. Goodrich Health and Sanitation Committee Chamber of Commerce Goodrich N. J. Johnson City Street Department Chamber L. W. Smith Chamber of Commerce and Fire Department Health and Sanitation D. S. Wimberly J. ©. Andres Charles Brady Jack Tumlinson

Central Texas storm brings deadly flooding and tornadoes

A severe storm battered Central Texas Tuesday night with 2.26 inches of rain in Cameron, high winds, and seven deaths. Tornadoes hit Bexar County and Smithville as floods inundated underpasses in Milano and spurred multiple injuries and property losses across Milam and surrounding counties.

Texas Cameron Milano Temple Lampasas Killeen Martindale San Marcos Bexar County Smithville Kilgore Hawkins Milam County

United Church Women Luncheon Friday May 1

United Church Women of the National Council of Churches plan a noon luncheon on Friday May 1 at Milam Coffee Shop to observe May Fellowship Day. Rev. Charles G. Workman of College Station Presbyterian Church will speak. he is former pastor of Sharpe Presbyterian Church. Attendees may reserve with Mrs. John Henderson or Mrs. J. L. Calloway.

National Council of Churches Milam Charles G. Workman College Station Presbyterian Church Sharpe Presbyterian Church Workman Cameron Cecil Culpepper College Station

All Women Invited To Cancer Film Showing By B P Women’s Club

The Business and Professional Women's Club sponsors an educational cancer program on Monday May 4 at 8 p m in the club room of the old school building. Two films Question in Time and Self Breast Examination will be shown with a local doctor explaining and answering questions. The American Cancer Society notes one in five may develop cancer and urges women to learn facts and take protective action. All women invited to attend.

American Legion 11Th Congressional District Belt St. Louis Jack Levy Killeen Dan W. Lord American Legion and Auxiliary Business and Professional Women’s Club American Cancer Society

Funeral Services For Joe Konarik Held Thursday

Joe Konarik died at 4 a m in a Cameron hospital on Wednesday April 29 aged 80. A Cameron resident for many years he was born in Czechoslovakia. Services were at St Monica s Catholic Church at 8 a m Thursday with Rev George J Duda officiating. Burial in St Monica s cemetery.

Joe Konarik Cameron Hospital Czechoslovakia Cameron St. Monica’s Catholic Church George J. Duda St. Monica's Cemetery

Milam County Livestock Auction Sees Higher Prices

The Milam County Livestock Commission reports 455 head sold on Saturday April 25. Cattle prices rose versus the prior week, though cows and calves did not fetch top grades.

Milam County Livestock Commission Fettle

Milam County records high chicken pox cases in week

Twenty three chicken pox cases were reported in Milam County last week, making it the leading communicable disease. Street throat caused twenty one cases and other illnesses included measles seventeen mumps fifteen gonorrhea four and diphtheria one, according to county health officer Dr. E S Freeman.

Milam County E. S. Freeman

Buckholts P-TA Installs New Officers at High School

New Buckholts P-TA officers were installed Wednesday night at the high school gym during a meeting tied to the 4 H dress revue. Mrs. Harold Fuchs became president, Mrs. Ed Senkel treasurer, and Miss Elizabeth Schmidt secretary-treasurer.

Buckholts P-Ta Alva Sanders Cameron Harold Fuchs Ed Senkel Tce Elizabeth Schmidt PTA Council Ruby Arledge J. D. Lewis Cc. S. Raney W. D. Porter Milano W. PD. Porter R. Perry Ellis Oscar Benold Milam County C. 8. Raney Joe Zajicek FHA

15 Piano Ensemble In Program at Temple Friday and Saturday

The Music Club of Temple presents a 15 piano ensemble at the municipal auditorium Friday and Saturday evenings May 8 and 9. Admission is free. Miss Jean Abramson directs the group from Mary Hardin Baylor College. Fifteen participants from Temple and nearby towns perform after four rehearsals.

Temple Municipal Auditorium Music Club of Jean Abramson Mary Hardin-Baylor College Belton J. K. Reed Music Company of Austin Richard D. Haines Elizabeth Bailey Maude Chartrand Joanne Carnutt Mary Ellen Keller

Sanitary Farms Dairy Cuts Milk Prices

Sanitary Farms Dairy lowers milk prices by 2 cents per quart and 1 cent per half gallon, applying to both pasteurized and homogenized milk. The reduction affects about 340 customers in the area and aims to provide relief to housewives.

Sanitary Farms Sanitary Farms Dairy

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Gameron C of C Service Tonight Gospel Tabernacle DAV United Church Women United Church Women of the John Henderson J. L. Calloway B&p Women’s Club
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