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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1946

Page

8

Light vote in Milam county marks low turnout

Milam county reports the lightest general election in years with under 1375 votes cast. Democrats won a strong plurality while Republicans backed Murray C Sells for Senate and Tom Connally for Governor. Amendments No 1 and No 3 passed, No 2 failed, with limited write in for local offices following Judge Kemp's death.

Milam County United States Murray C. Sells Tom Connally Eugene Nolte Jeff T. Kemp Ed Gunn Roy Baskin Cameron Grady Stidham O. D. Graham Thorndale John Tarleton Agricultural College Highway Department

Fikes Seeks Buddy Ike Ellis From Germany

Robert L Fikes in Giessen Germany writes to Mr White asking for a newspaper classified ad to locate his Rockdale friend Ike S Ellis who shipped overseas with him. He offers payment. the editor replies there will be no charge.

Robert Fikes Germany Mr. White Ramyond Fikes Son Rockdale Robert

Spiritual Mobilization Aims at Protecting Freedom Across Denominations

Six thousand ministers across nineteen denominations join a crusade called Spiritual Mobilization to combat perceived threats to spiritual freedom from communist infiltration and a rising paganism. Local representation is led by Rev. Lester L. Morriss as Dr. James W. Enfield Jr. outlines the movement’s democratic, constitutional aims.

James W. Enfield, Jr Lester L. Morriss Donald J. Cowling Carleton College Roger W. Babson Edgar J. Goodspeed Rufus B. von Kleinsmid University of Southern California Alfred Noyes Robert Gordon Sproul University of California Robert A. Millikan California Institute of Technology Norman Vincent Peale Albert W. Hawkes United States

Thanksgiving Guests From Lubbock Arrive at Sapp Home

Mrs. Ethel Sapp will host Thanksgiving guests through the weekend, her sister and her sister’s husband Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boseman of Lubbock visiting.

Ethel Sapp Harry Boseman Lubbock

John Watsons Welcome Daughter Rebecca Chappell Watson

Mr and Mrs John Watson Jr announce the birth of a baby girl at St Pauls Hospital Dallas on October 14. The child named Rebecca Chappell Watson. Father is son of District Judge John Watson of Cameron and served as a Captain in the late war.

John Watson, Jr St. Paul’s Hospital Dallas John Watson Cameron Rebecca Chappell Watson

Coop Fund Contributors Expanded for Poultry Shows

The published coop fund list adds four omitted contributors Horstmann Bros. 15 dollars Cameron Fruit and Grocery Co. 6 dollars Cameron Ice and Cold Storage Co. 6 dollars and Albert Collins 6 dollars. Coops funded by Cameron businessmen were used in the November show and will be available again next year.

Coop Fund Horstmann Bros Cameron Fruit & Grocery Co Cameron Ice & Cold Storage Co Albert Collins Cameron

Hall Couple Move Into Tiff Moore Home

Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Hall have bought the Tiff Moore residence near Ad Hall and completed moving. Local friends welcome the new residents to the city.

D. K. Hall Ad Hall Tiff Moore Mrs. Hall City

Mrs. R. D. Wise Visits Cameron With Son

Mrs. R. D. Wise and her little son from Cameron Route 8 visited in Cameron this week, sharing time with local family members and friends.

R. D. Wise Son Cameron

Freak potato looks like a duck in show window

A small potato brought by W. M. Brown of Maysfield resembles a duck with stick legs. It is on display in The Herald show window and has drawn notable attention in the area for its unusual form.

W. M. Brown Maysfield Mr. Brown The Herald

Baby Boy Elmer Ray Cramblit Born in Columbus Ohio

Mr and Mrs O E Cramblit of Columbus Ohio welcomed a baby son named Elmer Ray born November 18 at University Hospital weighing 7 pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Aubrey Ray Price and the newborn is the first grandchild. The mother is the former Miss Mary Sue Price.

Mrs. Cramblit Columbus, Ohio O. E. Cramblit Columbus Ohio University Hospital Elmer Ray Aubrey Ray Price Mary Sue Price Mr. Price United States

Do Your Gums Spoil Your Looks

Druggists refund money if the first bottle of LETO’S fails to satisfy. A cheeky ad notes that gums influence appearance and promises a money back offer if the product does not meet expectations.

Swift Meat Packers Share of Sales Dollar Explained

The piece argues that in the livestock industry the spread between buying and selling prices is narrow. It notes Swift returns about 75 percent of each sales dollar to producers and keeps roughly 25 cents for all costs, leaving under 2 cents per dollar as profit after expenses.

Swift America

Swift & Company Profit Motto Drives Efficient Operations

The company explains that in meat packing margins are tight due to competition with thousands of plants on both livestock purchases and product sales. To earn profit they focus on saving money, planning work, cutting waste, and boosting efficiency while processing over six and a half billion pounds of meat and products annually.

Swift & Company

Basketball Schedule Set Up At Meet Here

A district meeting of Yee High School and six towns Cameron Taylor Belton Georgetown Hearne and Rosebud announced by coach Leo Jackson set a double round robin schedule to decide the district championship. A three game tie-breaker series will determine the winner and each school will contribute to a fund for a trophy.

Leo Jackson Yee High School Cameron Taylor Belton Georgetown Hearne Rosebud W. T. Hanes L. A. Holmes E. T. Robbins

Cameron Might Follow Marshall Example in Growth Plan

Marshall residents approved bonds totaling 2.15 million dollars and a 25 cent rise in the school maintenance tax. Revenue bonds include 1 million for water system improvements and 250 thousand for sewage work. Tax bonds cover 1 million for public schools 225 thousand for street paving 50 thousand for parks and 125 thousand for public buildings.

Marshall

Vesper Services Set At First Presbyterian Church

Vesper services will be held at First Presbyterian Church Friday December 20 beginning at 5 p m Rev E O Harrell announces The combined choirs of the Christian Church and Presbyterian Church will perform under the direction of Roy Holt pastor of the Christian church Mrs Robert G Foster of San Antonio spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Hollas Mrs Foster is the former Maurine Foster

First Presbyterian Church E. 0. Harrell The Christian Church Presbyterian Church Roy Holt Robert G. Foster San Antonio Joe Hollas Foster Maurine Foster

Card of Thanks from Nolte Family

Card of thanks expressing gratitude for kindness and sympathy after the loss of wife and mother. Thanks for flowers and assistance. signed by C. C. Nolte and Family.

C. C. Nolte

Christian Science Lesson Topic for Sunday Service

The Lesson Sermon titled God the Only Cause and Creator will be read in all Churches of Christ, Scientist on Sunday December 8. The Golden Text proclaims Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in it is.

God Churches of Christ Scientist Sea

Bible Verse and Science and Health Citation in Lesson Sermon

The Lesson-Sermon cites Psalms 33 6 and Acts 4 24 and includes a quotation from Mary Baker Eddy s Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures page 170 on spiritual causation as a key to human progress.

Mary Baker Eddy

Church gives to Cooperative Program totals for year

The Baptist Standard reports that our church donated $2,738,887 to the Cooperative Program for the year ending in October. Gifts supported Foreign Missions, Home Missions, and several Baptist institutions and programs. Members are urged to sign a pledge card to support next year’s work.

Home Missions Southern Baptist Seminary Southwestern Baptist Seminary Baptist Bible Institute American Baptist Theological Seminary

Mrs T S Donaldson Heads to California for Summer

Mrs T S Donaldson plans a summer stay in California starting soon after her departure in a few days. She will spend the season away from home.

Face Traffic When Walking on Highway

Advice for pedestrians on highways urges staying on the extreme left side facing oncoming traffic to improve visibility and safety.

Take Time to Save Time on Farm Labor and Efficiency

Farmers can save 15 to 50 percent of labor by reorganizing barns, milking procedures, watering systems, and chore routes. Examples from Indiana and Minnesota show large time reductions and miles saved yearly. Adopt practical trials, cut unnecessary steps, and use efficient equipment to boost profits.

Indiana Minnesota

Workers Die Young Thinkers Live Long Proverb

A compact aphorism notes that laborers perish early while planners and thinkers enjoy longevity, and claims a brain is limited by its weakest reasoning. The saying emphasizes caution in overestimating intellectual strength.

Martha Logans Roast Turkey Recipe From Holiday Ledger

Martha Logan shares a stuffed turkey roast method with rack placement and a slow 325 F oven. The guide lists weight ranges from 6 to 15 pounds and provides approximate times per pound, plus sausage bread stuffing ingredients and directions to brown sausage and mix with eggs and crumbs before adding to the mixture.

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Giessen Robert L. Fikes P. S Ike S. Ellis John Watsons West Geeta Wee Gee Chicago Clinc Meet Here Christian Science Service John Holmes L. S. Hardin Purdue University Soda Bill Sez Martha Logan Union Stock Yards Chicago 9 Illinois
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