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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1949

Page

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Milk Bowl Sets Radio Broadcast For Pee Wee Teams In Cameron

The Milk Bowl football game on December 10 in Cameron features Pee Wee squads from Gause and San Saba, with a state wide radio network, souvenir program, and public sale of 5000 tickets. Cameron high school band to provide halftime music and big name officials scheduled.

Cameron Texas Cameron Yee High School L. G. Smith Gause San Saba Chamber of Commerce

Cameron Faces Looming Water and Sewer Crisis Amid Declining Permits

Cameron city reports November building permits at 4343.00, the lowest monthly total this year, with 1949 expected to fall below 1948. Despite steady expansion, officials warn that aging water and sewer facilities will soon fail without major revamp and adherence to fire regulations.

Cameron

Change in Evening Service Time at First Methodist Church

The Methodist Church announces a new worship time beginning Sunday December 4. Evening service moves from 7:30 to 7 o'clock.

The Methodist Church

Yoemen Open 1949 Basketball Season With Double-Header Win

Cameron Yeomen open the 1949 season by defeating Sharp Mustangs 39 to 18 in the A game and 37 to 11 in the B game. Aston Fuchs Frank Malone and Eldon Batte lead the A offense while Gordon Gibson and Glen Rosenberg anchor the defense. The reserves shine with James Jenkins Eddie Lankford Barthey Braden and others contributing as 17 players see action.

Dick Young Sharp Cameron Yeomen Sharp Mustangs Aston Fuchs Frank Malone Eldon Batte Gordon Gibson Glen Rosenberg James Kahler Eddie Lankford Barthey Braden Young James Jenkins Alton Logan John Henderson Leland Green III Leroy Sanders Nathan Offield Jack Ingram Ray Thompson Earl Turner Burrell Turner John Joe Johns Bill Matyastik

Citizens Bank Letter Damaged in Dallas Air Crash

A New York financial institution sent a business letter that arrived damaged in Dallas. The envelope bore a stamp noting it was damaged in the November 29, 1949 air crash, and the edges were burned though the contents survived as part of a close mail pack.

Citizens Bank New York Dallas Citizens National Bank Texas Post Office Department

Church Women Schedule Final Meeting of Season

The Council of Church Women will meet Friday at 2 p m at First Christian Church. Mrs R L Robinson will give the devotional and Mrs Felix Matula will speak on Czechoslovakia. Officers will be elected for the coming year and a large attendance is expected.

Council of Church Women First Christian Church R. L. Robinson Felix Matula Czechoslovakia

Santa Letters Wanted At Once By The Cameron Herald

The Cameron Herald requests letters to Santa Claus for its Christmas edition. Children in rural areas should write and mail their letters promptly. School authorities provide strong cooperation each year to supply letters for publication. Early mail is appreciated to manage the volume.

Santa Claus Cameron Herald Herald Evry

Brannon Sues Austin Insurance For 6772.89

Tom B. Brannon of Rockdale sues an Austin insurer for 6772.89 to recover hospital and medical expenses from a 1948 truck accident. The suit, set for Wednesday, will have a jury. Brannon is represented by Henry L. Thompson of Houston and the insurer by Hart, Brown and Sparks of Austin.

Tom B. Brannon Rockdale Austin Brannon Henry L. Thompson Houston Hart, Brown and Sparks

Free buses for Milk Bowl game aid aims at youth

Buses will be placed for the Milk Bowl game in Cameron on December 10 to help children and others attend. Rockdale Thorndale and Milano residents organize the plan, with Gene Walker announcing the effort. Local businessmen will publish a game program at their expense.

Cameron Rockdale Thorndale Milano Gene Walker Walker Yeemen Stadium

Hefley-Stedman Motor Co to Close for Milk Bowl Game

H H Stedman of the Hefley Stedman Motor Co Ford dealers said the big plant will close for the Milk Bowl Football Game in Cameron on Saturday December 10 He will cooperate in any effort to assist the kids The move drew praise from Gause residents Dixie Walker a Pee Wee football leader promoting the closing effort was in Cameron discussing the plan

H. H. Stedman Hefley-Stedman Motor Company Ford Dealers Motor Company Stedman Mr. Stedman Gause Dixie Walker Cameron

Leeman Wilson Joins Schiller Motors Cameron

Leeman Wilson is hired as a salesman for Dodge and Plymouth at Schiller Motors in Cameron. The formal announcement cites his long Cameron ties and a 30 year sales record with Cameron Fruit & Grocery Company starting in 1919.

Leeman Wilson Schiller Motors Cameron Dodge Plymouth The Motor Company Wilson Cameron Fruit & Grocery Company

Somerville Man Charged With Drunk Driving in Burlington

Maurice Gott of Somerville was charged with drunk driving in Justice Court Burlington after his car left the road on a sharp turn and crashed into a store. He was released on bond through lawyer Mack Bennett and set to appear in Cameron County Court on December 5.

Maurice Gott Somerville Justice Court Burlington Cameron Gott Herman Dorner Rosebud Mack Bennett Normangee

Christmas Home Decoration Contest Seeks Entries

The Chamber of Commerce and the BPW Club sponsor a Christmas home decorating contest open to individuals or groups. Decorations must be outside and ready by December 23 for judging by a night team from out of town. Prizes: 50, 35, 20, 10 dollars plus three 5 dollar honorable mentions. entry due by December 19.

Chamber of Commerce

United States to start new atomic tests at Eniwetok

The United States announces a new series of atomic weapons tests to be conducted at the Pacific atoll of Eniwetok. The dates are kept secret to hinder Russia's attempts to overtake the US in the atomic race.

Washington United States Russia U. S Pacific Eniwetok Rus

Christmas Parade Opens Cameron Holiday Season

The Cameron Chamber of Commerce and Business and Professional Women's Club sponsor a December 2 event with a 4 p.m. parade starting near First Baptist Church on West Main. Caldwell High School and Yee High School bands perform, and Santa rides a Cameron Volunteer Fire Department fire truck distributing candy. A 6:30 p.m. program at Central City Park features Manger scenes and church choirs, with Miss Melanie James directing and Frances Cox at the piano.

Chamber of Commerce Business & Professional Women's Club Santa Claus First Baptist Church West Main Caldwell High School Yee High School Cameron L. G. Smith W. J. Donovan

Burkes-Howard to Display New International Trucks

Burkes-Howard Co. will showcase the all new International Trucks at its show rooms on Wednesday November 30. Immediate deliveries are promised on these heavy duty, economy minded trucks with improved riding comfort and handling. International Truck owners transportation men and truckers are invited to view the lineup in this dealers display.

Burkes-Howard Co Burkes-Howard Company

Gause Pee Wee Team Mascot Milked At Half In State Broadcast

The Gause Pee Wee football game against San Saba on December 10 will feature a Jersey cow mascot milked at halftime by Dixie Walker. A statewide broadcast is planned with a big sponsor likely, promising sports commentators and a bowl-game feel. Wayne Jones 93 pounds leads Gause, coached by Bill Hartrell with Jimmy Harris as assistant and Eugene Waefer as Athletic Director.

Gause Pee Wee Jersey Cow Dixie Walker State Gause L. G. Smith Chamber of Commerce San Saba Wayne Jones Bill Hartrell Jimmy Harris Eugene Waefer

Kid's Day Proposed Around Milam Milk Bowl

Gene Walker of Gause leads the Pee Wee football push for Milam County to crown Kid's Day during the Milk Bowl game on December 10. He envisions annual observance around the December contest as a booster for youth and community involvement statewide.

Gene Walker Gause San Saba Milam County

Grand Prize Unveils Pale Dry Beer First in Texas

Gulf Brewing Company of Houston introduces Grand Prize Pale Dry Beer after a month of teaser campaigns. The brewery replaces old stock with the new beer and rolls out a distinctive label and silvery can. Master Brewer Mr. Lieberman cites modern tastes favoring pale dry beer with a creamy head and prolonged fizz.

Houston Gulf Brewing Company of Texas Lieberman Gulf Brewing Company

Humble Broadcast Gathers SMU Notre Dame Game Fans

Humble Oil brings the SMU versus Notre Dame game to listeners Saturday via statewide radio. Kern Tips with Alec Chesser will call the Cotton Bowl clash from Dallas at 1 50 p m with WFAA WBAP 820 Dallas Fort Worth and stations across Texas carrying the broadcast.

Humble Humble Oil & Refining Company SMU KRIS Corpus Christi KVAL Brownsville KURV Edinburg KGNC Amarillo KRIG Odessa KTUN Pecos KVKM Monahans KVLF Alpine KPET Lamesa KWFT Wichita Falls

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