Cameron Herald holiday notes and obituaries summary
The Cameron Herald reports local notices from November 1954 including obituaries for Mrs. G. W. Butts of Milano and Mrs. Clem Zarosky, funeral details at Milano Baptist Church, and a December 9 meeting reminder hosted by Mrs. P. L. Bergum. Also offered are Santa letter instructions and subscription rates for Milam County residents.
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Cameron Herald
Cameron
MOY
ORIDA
Henry
Butts
Milano
McLane
John Matyastik
G. W. Butts
Dillon
Bessie Marek
Clem Zarosky
Milano Baptist Church
P. L. Bergum
Social Security Adds Farm and Ranch Worker Credits
Over 2 million farm and ranch workers gain Social Security credit starting January 1 1955 for work on farms or related operations. Workers earning $160 or more cash in a year qualify, under new rules expanding coverage beyond previous limits.
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Coul
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Girl Scout Brownie Troop Formed In Buckholts For Girls
Mrs. Edwin Lehman and Mrs. Dave Beveridge organize a girl scout and brownie troop for Buckholts girls ages 7 to 14. Leaders named with a board of local supporters. Meetings Mondays in Buckholts High School Home Economics. Public invited to a Friday film show December 3 to view activities and help parents understand the work.
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Edwin Lehman
Dave Beveridge
Buckholts
Lehman
Beveridge
Arnold Jungmann
Cecil Criswell
M. Corley
Buckholts High School
Mail Early For Christmas Says Postmaster Hays
Postmaster Hays urges early mailing to avoid holiday delays. He warns of potential record mail volume and asks the public to finish Christmas lists, order stamps, and mail all gifts by December 5 and cards by a week before Christmas. The Post Office has increased staff and operations for the season.
Deer Antler Growth Tied to Food and Survival Rates
The article notes a high survival rate for deer and unusually high buck mortality in 1953 reducing carry. Drought across Hill Country for the past year limited food, resulting in fewer antler points. Bucks with eight to ten inch spikes would normally grow more points when proper food is available. Poor food conditions curb antler development.
Radar Patrol Cars Now Operating in This District
Captain E K Browning of the Austin District Texas Highway Patrol says radar enforcement began Monday November 15. Radar equipped patrol cars monitor highways to detect and apprehend speeders creating a menace to highway safety. He notes speed limit radar enforced signs have been erected by the department.
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E. K. Browning
Austin
Texas Highway Patrol
Browning
Hunters Warned Not To Shoot Spike Bucks
Director of Wildlife Restoration warns deer hunters against shooting spike bucks in Gillespie Mason and Liano counties during an overpopulated season. Spike bucks, 41.2 percent of bucks counted, are illegal. opening day vigilance urged as spikes may rise with adult buck losses.
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The
Game and Fish Commission
Bob Ramsey
Gillespie
Mason
Liano
Ramsey
Austin
Signs of Life Radar Units Aim to Cut Accidents
Officials announce new radar units in the area starting November 15 to raise public awareness and encourage voluntary compliance with the speed limit rather than increasing arrests. The signs warn drivers to slow down as part of a life safety program.
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Browning
Mondrik Pledges Theta Chi at North Texas State
Joseph Lincoln Monarik of Cameron has been chosen to pledge Theta Chi at North Texas State. A sophomore industrial arts major, he is son of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln M. Mondrik of 207 N. Bowie and a Newman Club member. He is a Yoe High School graduate and played in Yoemen sports.
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Joseph Lincoln Monarik
Cameron
North Texas State College
Mondrik
Lincoln M. Mondrik
N. Bowie
Newman Club
Yoe High School
Cameron CYO Wins Softball Trophy
Cameron Catholic Youth Organization takes the district title in softball, defeating rivals and earning the championship trophy at the district CYO meeting.
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Cameron Catholic Youth Organizasion
CYO
Eldine Bryan Sun
Cameron Girls Win District Softball Trophy at Meeting
After the meeting opened and minutes read, Cameron Girls received a softball trophy for district champions. Guest speaker Bob Moore spoke on sports cooperation, followed by a barbecue supper and entertainment at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Registration listed several Cameron residents and a Cameron CYO skating party in Temple the next day.
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Tim Valenta
Cameron
Bob Moore
Thenights of Columbus Hall
Bryan Eye Boys
Agnes Sheguil
Pat Moran
Frances Michalka
Thresa Wohler
Janis Jistel
Rudolfhine Hoelscher
Rita Mogaw
Ethel Mae Jistel
Bobby Balhorn
Clyde Holtman
Cameron Cyo
Temple
Mrs Gorecky Priterts Hosts 42 Club Dinner
Mrs A Gorecky Priterts hosted the 42 Leisure club gathering on Tuesday evening November 23. Mrs L Fo Slama won the high prize with second high going to Mrs Tego Stocker. Mrs August Kuaz claimed the 14 prize for the day.
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Angorecky
Roempemtstes
Welng
L. Fo Slama
Tego Stocker
August Kuaz Qonha
Prise
Auction Brings Home Back for Widow Sis Brown
From where I sit 4y Joe Marsh notes a small town auction where Buck Stone sells Sis Brown's house for unpaid taxes. Neighbors witness a tense moment as the widow regains her home, highlighting community support and the neighborly spirit.
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Joe Marsh
Sis” Brown
Buck Stone
Sis
Buck
Nlec
Fay
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Milam County
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W. D. Porter
Lekman
Hartston Hess
Marion Fock
Juay Wall
Kathy Gershoch
Glenn Veber
Dotrine Porter
Teresa Zotz
Bette Hartke
Vowrhe
Mary Francey Su
Gorran S. Bush
Business-Professional Directory
Consult
J.e.boyce
Boyce Clinic
Boyce Chiropractic Clinic
Postoffice
Cameron, Texas
Emory B. Camp Insurance
F. H. A. Loans
G. I. Loans
Drs. Evans & Evans
Optometrists
Rockdale
E. A. Camp
FE. B. Camp
J. W
Jim) Miller
Cox Building
Joe D. Bass
Jack W. Prescot
First National Bank
Chas. H. Hightower
Ogtmaster Hays
Margaret Angell
Baylor University
Mrs
V. L. Angell
Chamber of Commerce
Linky Mondrik Pledges Fraternity
Americas
Mercury
A. Gorecky Priterts
United States Brewers Foundation
Hesié
Montclair
Monterey
Burkes-Howard Company N
N. Fannin ST
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