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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
2
A Washington approval on Tuesday sends Temple a federal housing grant of 666000 with 66000 local match for a low rent project. The plan includes homes for 50 Negro families while Cameron debates seeking a housing project as Bell County eyes a four lane highway.
William R. Newton III of Cameron Texas earns the Tuxis bronze medal at Culver Military Academy Naval School where he studies with boys from 36 states and eight foreign countries. The award recognizes proficiency in five Culver program areas including athletics military seamanship academics and social development. He is the son of Dr. W R Newton and spends his first Culver summer at the academy.
Miss Georgia Simms was hosted by Miss Kate McLane during the past week. The social visit highlighted a series of informal gatherings and mutual introductions among local society figures.
Washington announced 47,000 additional enlisted reservists will be called to active duty by Nov. 10, joining prior calls for 62,000 enlisted men and 8,432 reserve officers. Most will be drawn from six continental army areas, with 4,000 from the country at large. Training camps start by Oct. 25 for area reservists.
A D Lagrone of the Herald Plant takes a vacation in North Texas. He left Saturday for Odessa and will travel to New Mexico and other points. He plans a long fishing trip down the Big Brazos targeting large roosters and hopes to land a 20 pounder.
Cameron faces a sanitation crisis as storm sewers accumulate decaying hamburger meat, dead cats, and kitchen bilge. The foul smell worsens with weeks of muck as city workers disturb night soil, prompting observers to compare Cameron’s stench to North Fort Worth’sPacking-house era odor.
The piece argues residents face filthy gutters and dark streets. a gas mask for every citizen could win votes. It critiques sanitation lapses and urges action while noting people look to city leaders for solutions.
Mrs. FE J Lewis finished a Cameron visit and returned to Waco to stay with Mr. and Mrs. A E Richards. She also spent several weeks with her son W H Fletcher and his Cameron family.
Recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Arisman included Velma Dyer of Dallas, Vernon Ryer of Springfield Missouri, and Virginia Ann Cummings of Cameron.
Cameron reported a 102 degree high Friday as per L. W. Smith of the City Water Department which operates the Government Gauge. Friday marked the year's hottest day after a 100 degree high on Thursday and a mixed temperature table followed with legible readings amid garbled text.
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