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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1950
Page
5
Night Policeman B F Bishop shot John Meadors of New Baden to death after Meadors resisted arrest with a knife in Hearne. Meadors accosted pedestrians for cigarettes and approached officers with intent to fight. An inquest verdict found death by gunshot wounds.
Joe J. Marek of Buckholts traveled to Cameron for business. The purpose and details of the trip are not specified in the brief note.
A humorous remark notes the dime may be less valuable than the dollar but suggests it is used more often to donate to church. The line hints at frugality and religious giving in a lighthearted town context.
A fourth call for 30 men to report for physical examinations has been issued by the local draft board announced by Mrs. Loretta Brock Chief clerk. Men are to travel to Dallas on September 13 for tests. total potential inductees rise to 90 after three prior calls. The army notes high rejection rates for physicals. Mr. and Mrs. O L Hairgrove visited Dallas this week.
The city faces a financial hurdle securing the Highway 36 right of way. The State Highway Department urges action while property owners differ, forcing a choice between bonds or warrants. Bonds or long-term warrants would raise taxes unless spending is cut, delaying the project.
Mrs. Bonnie McCoy and her children of San Marcos spent several days last week in the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Hillyer.
Truman S Head of Southland Insurance Company Temple was a business visitor in Cameron recently, meeting local agents and discussing regional insurance opportunities.
Cameron merchants and local firms raise cash premium of 200 for the first 1950 cotton bale at Walter Senkel’s Jones Prairie farm. The premium fund will stay intact for the 1951 award, with a list of contributors led by Cameron Compress and local banks and stores.
The First Annual Retail Merchants Association and Credit Bureau management institute will be held in Austin August 21 to 26. Five courses will be offered with instructors from El Paso Austin University of Texas Virginia Retail Merchants Association and Texas Retail Merchants Association. Classes meet on the University of Texas campus with headquarters at Carothers Hall. Attractions include a Riverboat party La Fiesta Dinner Party and the Institute Banquet. All association managers are expected to attend part of the week.
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