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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1955
Page
9
Austin district manager explains that farmers can earn Social Security credits if they are employed or self employed. Ownership alone does not count unless the owner actively operates the farm, with net earnings of 400 dollars or more in a year counting as self employment. Rentals do not count as self employment earnings.
Mr and Mrs Gib Terry return from a week in New Mexico visiting their daughter Mrs C L McLendon of Hobbs. Grandchildren Ann Sandra Tanner and Sharon McKamey of Port Lavaca visit Rev and Mrs John Solomon and plan to return Monday August 22.
Miss Freeman daughter of Mr and Mrs Tyson Freeman of Cameron judged by John Powers of Powers Model Agency New York City. From the group of contestants eleven finalists were chosen.
A taxi driven by David Miller and owned by Lonnie Armstrong Taxi Company collided with a car driven by Mrs Syble Schononer at West Main and Travis. Sheriff Carl Black reported Schononer was mid street when struck. Armstrong blamed the driver for not stopping at a stop sign. Damages were estimated at about missing text.
Authorities report approximately $1,000 awarded to automotives involved in a recent incident. No charges have been filed.
The article explains how farm operators can count earnings from farm and nonfarm enterprises toward social security self employment credits up to 4200 dollars per year. Wages from other employment count first, and self employment tax applies to farm earnings to reach the 4200 limit. It notes ownership not required and hints at a future piece on sharecroppers.
Kiwanis members appointed a three person committee Charles Howard Guy Clements and Forrest Sapp to study a permanent meeting place. Wiley Loughmiller presided and Bassel Wilson named program chairman as the club plans a pancake supper with a flour company providing ready mixed cakes. Guests included several Posival and Hun dle family members. Twenty three countries in the League of Red Cross Societies donated 310000 in aid to South Vietnam refugees.
Gene Blake, manager of the local Coca Cola Bottling plant, reports a five cent per case rise in Coke prices. He notes upcoming size changes and a forthcoming pre mix Coke in 100 drink stainless steel containers. New packaging equipment is being installed to handle the new containers.
The Beavers led by captain Leo Hollas clinched the league top in the Summer Bowling League after a season long battle with the Foxes secured their final position. Dr John Boyce managed the Foxes and Richard Hollas led the Panthers as rivals for the final spots.
Standings show Bea vers 35 21 Foxes 34 22 Panthers 34 22 Tegers 33 22 Wildcats 33 23 Coyotes 30 25 Wolves 23 33 with top four separation shrinking after last week. Ralph Michalka high 182 single and 503 three game. Ida Michalka 184 and 475 for women. Summer League barbecue set for August 22 at Knights of Columbus Hall 7 30 p.m. Dr Boyce to chair. alley work planned before Winter League start.
Cameron representatives in the Miss Wool Contest did not place. Miss Ruth Reichert and Miss Beverly Freeman were local entrants, with Reichert listed as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Rufua Reichert of Winter.
Mr and Mrs E C Cole of Cameron were feted at a going away party in the First Methodist church basement. About 25 guests attended a covered dish supper and Martha Washington bedspread was presented by Mrs Joe Hickman on behalf of the church. The Coles move to Austin this coming Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Hilliard Thomas hosted a barbecue Monday evening for Mr and Mrs Everett Maxey of Augusta Maine visiting at Oxsheer Smiths home The 12 guests dined on barbecue supper and fruit centerpiece on the lawn Rudolph Tepera Route 1 Cameron did business here Friday afternoon.
Red Thomas recalls a Center City dinner party last week where one guest dominated conversations. He criticized those who push opinions on others and defended personal drinking choices against enforcers.
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