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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1955
Page
2
Sgt William W. Marek joins Battery C 64th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion amid two new enlistments this week. Marek, a Burlington resident and Rosebud carpenter, completed two years of Army service including overseas time, and was sworn in during drill night.
Alfred Price, recently injured with a broken leg while working at Mack's Oil Company, faces a job-related incident description awaiting further details.
The Cameron Girl Scout Board met Thursday at 2 30 p m at the First Presbyterian church to resume activities for the coming year. Five members attended as Rev John Solomon read minutes. The treasurer reported all bills paid and 64 girls registered for Day Camp held this summer under Mrs Joe Parker. The camp was successful and each camp suggested a name. the chosen name was Shady Oaks.
A letter to N. L. Caperton, president of the local volunteer firemen, announces that the Houston Fieldman’s Association will visit Cam.
Civic groups including the Fire Department and Chamber of Commerce will conduct a local inspection of electrical facilities in homes and businesses. They will itemize any dangers and give copies to owners and the Fire Department while promoting a school program with prizes and informational circulars.
R. J. Woodum has been appointed authorized agent for Buick Motor Division of General Motors in Cameron. The Woodum Auto Sales owner said his agreement with General Motors became effective August 3. Woodum's dealership for the Buick brand is now official.
Woodum Auto Sales expands with a Buick agency at 211 W. 2nd and Travis in Cameron. The dealer links the new agency with existing business, drawing on twenty years in the trade and twenty years Cameron residence after moving from Milan County.
The engagement of Catherine Ann Michalka to Walter Frank Anderle is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Frank A Michalka. The wedding is set for September 5 1955 at 8 30 a m at St Monica Catholic Church with Rev Ernest Michalka and Arthur Michalka reading the nuptial vows.
Alcoa aluminum products expand outdoor living with durable, paint-free gear like lawn furniture grills boats and camping equipment. Texas Alcoans support national demand by producing primary aluminum while Alcoa pioneers new uses for the metal of the twentieth century. This growth could mean a brighter economic future for the region.
Ben Arnold Baptist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10 a m followed by morning worship at 11 a m. BYPU meets at 7 30 p m with the evening service at 8 p m. Rev S S Silveria is pastor.
Burlington Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 104 a.m. Morning worship at 11. BTU at 7 45 p.m. followed by evening worship. Rev Louis Newman pastor. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Beginning Sunday June 5 the Church School will begin at o clock and worship at 10 o clock at the United E R Church of Ben Arnold on the first and third Sundays. R Kalkbrenner conducts services while neighboring pastors fill in on the second and fourth Sundays during the resident pastor's absence. Service times announced weekly.
Buckholts Methodist Church lists services on the first and third Sundays with Sunday School at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 8 p.m. Rev. Jack E. Berry is the pastor. Programs at Wied Hardware and Burkes-Howard Co. are noted.
Hope Lutheran Church in Buctholts holds Sunday School at 9 15 a m Divine Worship at 10 30 a m Missionary Society meets on the first Wednesday at 230 p m Brotherhood on the first Sunday at 8 p m Luther League on the second and fourth Sundays at 8 p m Pastor J A Pietsch leads at 3 00 p m Mid week service is Wednesday at 730 p m Cato A Sheerer serves as minister St Monica Catholic Church offers Masses at 6 00 7 30 and 9 30 a m Rev George Truda is pastor with Rev Leonard Buxkemper assisting
Sunday School at 10 a m. Morning service at 11. Training Union at 7. Evening service 7 45. Midweek prayer services at 7 30. WMU and Brotherhood meet second and fourth Wednesday following prayer service at the church.
School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. WSCS meets every Monday at 2 30 p.m. Charles Hall, Pastor.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 8 p.m. Rev. George Nelson pastor. Training Union 6 30 p.m. Evening Worship 7 30 p.m. W M U meets every Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Sid Thomas pastor.
Liberty Community Church holds Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 11, and evening worship at 7 30. Rev. Bobby Roberts is the pastor.
Little River Baptist Church hosts Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Carl ton Crook as superintendent and morning worship at 11 a.m. Rev. J. W. West is pastor. B T U meets at 6 30 p.m. with E B Yager directing. Evening worship follows at 7 30 p.m. Floyd Baptist Church in Rice offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and a refreshing service at 11 a.m. Rev. W O Angell is pastor.
All Saints Episcopal Church announces Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Sunday Rector Rev James McKeown leads Morning Prayer and Worship at 11 am Church School meets 9 45 am Womens Auxiliary gathers 7 30 am on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
Maysfield Presbyterian Church holds services on the second and fourth Sundays led by Rev. Byron Price. Sunday School at 10 and morning mass at 7:30 or 8 with Cyril and Methodius Rosary at 8:20 and benediction after Mass. Confessions heard before Mass. Rev. Leonard Kazyansky is the pastor.
Bible classes start at 10 00 with R W Moseley as superintendent Morning worship follows at 11 00 Training Union at 630 p m directed by Dick Young Evening worship at 730 p m led by Rev A F Russell pastor
The notice lists service times for the Assembly of Goa Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with a C A service at 6 p m and evening worship at 7 p m Pastor Donald A Henderson presides. A separate Third and North Central location offers Sunday School at 9 4 a m and morning worship at 10 50 with a Young Peoples class at 6 30 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m Ladies Bible class meets on Monday at
Sunday school begins at 10 a m with worship at 11 a m. Training Union at 7 00 p m and preaching at 8 00 p m. WMS meets Mondays at 2 p m Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 00. Public invited. Rev P L Caperton.
The Church of the Nazarene holds morning worship at 11 a.m. Young People meet at 6 45 p.m. Evening worship is at 7 45 p.m. Reverend D A Lambert leads the services.
Morning worship at 10 55. Evening services listed. Youth Vespers at 7 p m and Evening Service at 8 pm. Women of the church meet Monday. Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday led by Rev John C Solomon, pastor.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 am and worship at 11 am. Evening service at 7 45 pm. Mid week services on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 45 pm. Rev H M Bowley is the pastor.
The First Spiritualist Church holds services at 11 a.m. The schedule includes services on the first and third Sundays of each month.
Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m followed by morning worship at 11 a m. Evening service is at 7 30 p m. Family Night occurs on the fourth Wednesday each month with Rev E J Davis as pastor.
The record lists Buckholts Full Gospel church events with Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship 11 00 evangelistic service 7 30 p m Wednesday service 7 30 p m and a Friday young people meeting at 7 45 p m led by Master Mrs A Z Fulled.
The First Christian Church holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00. A youth meeting at 7 p m precedes an evening service at 8 p m. Throughout August services alternate with the First Presbyterian Church. Dr C H Morris is pastor.
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