Major Robert Mayfield Returns From Four Years in Europe
Major Robert B. Mayfield of the Linz Military Post leaves US Forces in Austria after more than four years in Europe to be reassigned to Fort Lee Virginia. He previously spent 22 months in the Pacific during World War II and is the son of Cameron resident John C Mayfield. Chaplain Bancroft of Birmingham replaces him and recently took part in Operation Southern Pines in North Carolina after recalled Army service in April and a 1946 discharge.
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Salzburg
Austria
Europe
Robert B. Mayfield
Linz
USFA
Ft. Lee
Joseph R. Bancroft
Birmingham
Ala
Chaplain Mayfield
First Baptist Church of
Monticello
Florida
John C. Mayfield
Cameron
Bancroft
North Carolina
Southern Baptist Conference
Footbal Ticket Chase Caps Sleepy Character’s Time
A playful note imagines Old Rip Van Winkle waking today to hunt football tickets. The line humorously contrasts a 20 year nap with modern sports hype and ticket demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip van Winkle
Mrs. Ed Gunn Returns Home After Week at St Edward Hospital
Mrs. Ed Gunn is at home following a weeklong stay as a patient at St Edward Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gunn
St. Edward Hospital
Short Courses Planned For Dairymen At A and M College
Dairymen and plant fieldmen with limited time can attend the 1951 Dairymen's Short Course on December 6 and 7 at College Station. Sponsored by the dairy husbandry department of the Texas A and M College System, most sessions will be in the Student Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A & M College
College Station
Dairy Husbandry Department
Texas A. and M. Colege System
Baylor Rice trip yields joyful Houston game experience
Glenn Rosenberg, Eldon Batte and Bobby Biskup attended the Baylor Rice game in Houston Saturday. They returned home Sunday afternoon and reported a wonderful time.
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Glenn Rosenberg
Eldon Batte
Bobby Biskup
Houston
Mrs Dick Edmonds Hospital Patient Post Surgery
Mrs Dick Edmonds is admitted at St Edward Hospital following a recent surgery.
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Dick Edmonds
St. Edward Hospital
Fashionable Winter Dress Features Full Skirt
A stylish little miss showcases a Trade of California frock with a full black and white pin point checked cotton, accented by red and green trim, inspired by big city bouffant skirts and crinoline petticoats.
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California
Tim
Christine Edmonds New Secretary At First Baptist Church
Miss Christine Edmonds accepted the secretary position at First Baptist Church Cameron per Dr P A Corkern. Daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Edmonds of Gause she is a Hearne High School graduate who studied at SWSTC San Marcos and previously worked at Rockdale State Bank. She lives with Mrs Annie Reese and is enjoying her work.
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Christine Edmonds
First Baptist Church
Cameron
P. A. Corkern
Miss Edmonds
W. B. Edmonds
Gause
Hearne High School
SWSTC
San Marcos
Rockdale State Bank
Annie Reese
McLain couple welcome daughter Nancy Jane
Mr and Mrs Gus McLain are parents of a girl born Sunday morning December 2 at Newton Memorial Hospital. The baby weighs seven pounds fourteen ounces and has been named Nancy Jane. Mrs McLain is the former Dorothy Merchant of Cameron. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs G W McLain of Cameron and Robert Merchant of Houston, plus Mr and Mrs Sam Tindall and Mr and Mrs Jack Thompson who attended the game in La Vega Friday night.
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Gus McLain
Newton Memorial Hospital
Nancy Jane
McLain
Dorothy Merchant
Cameron
G. W.mclain
Robert Merchant
Houston
Sam Tindall
Jack Thompson
la Vega
Miller Silver Wedding Anniversary Open House Planned
Mr and Mrs E H Miller of near Ben Arlod will celebrate their Silver Wedding anniversary with an Open House at their home on Saturday December 3 1951 from 7 to 9 P M.
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E. H. Miller
Near Ben Arlod
Birth of grandson announced for Muller family in Canal Zone
Mr and Mrs T A Crawford announce the birth of their grandson William Allen Muller Jr at Gorgas Hospital Ancon Canal Zone on Friday November 23 1951 weighing four pounds one ounce Both mother and baby are doing nicely but the infant will stay in an incubator for some time Mrs Margaret Muller of Albuquerque New Mexico visited the canal zone recently also noting various local visits and a birthday celebration for George H Deere of Freer over the weekend
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T. A. Crawford
William Allen Muller, Jr
Gorgas Hospital
Ancon
Canal Zone
William Allen Muller
Mueller
Myrtle Jean Crawford
Muuller
Margaret Muller
Alauquerque
New Mexico
Mrs Newton Returns Home After Six Months Visit
Mrs W R Newton returns to her home after a six months visit with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs W H B Anderson of San Luis Obispo California.
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W. R. Newton
W. H. B. Anderson
San Luis Obispo
Cal
Texas 4 H Winners Awarded Watches for Dairy Foods and Meat Animal Records
Four Texas 4 H club members earned top state honors in the 1951 National 4 H Dairy Foods Demonstrations and Meat Animal programs, each receiving a 17 jewel watch. Mitchell Robinson of Ackerly led in Meat Animals with a career including eight years in the project and a 1960 grand champion steer at the International Livestock Exhibition. Doris Fisher of Victoria and Agnes Warren with Cynthia McKethan of McGregor won in Dairy Foods Demonstrations for Plain Egg Custard and Cottage Cheese demonstrations respectively, with awards presented by Chicago meat packer Thos E Wilson.
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Texas Club
Mitchell Robinson
Ackerly
Mitchell
Owacy
Chicago
T. M. Robinson
Victoria
Agnes Warren
Waco
Cynthia McKethan
McGregor
Bride Elect Patsy Krause Honored With Shower in Burlington
Miss Patsy Krause bride elect of Philip Ermis was feted with a wedding shower at the Krause home in Burlington. Hostesses included Mrs. Bill Dokupil Mrs. LeRoy Witte and Mrs. R W Krause. About 50 guests attended with games led by Jackie Krause and Martha Krause presenting the guest of honor a bouquet. A covered wagon display held gifts and refreshments were served after the games. The wedding is set for early December.
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Patsy Krause
Philip Ermis
Bill Krause
Burington
Bill Dokupil
Burlington
LeRoy Witte
R. W. Krause
Houston
Jackie Krause
LaVerne Michalka
Mary Jo Clements
Patsy Michalka
Mary Ann Stoebner
Miss Krause
California
Martha Krause
Miss Bon L Harris Honored With Wedding Shower
Miss Bon L Harris bride elect of Horace Simmons was feted at a miscellaneous shower held at 1406 North Travis. About 70 guests attended with Wilma Angell at the bride’s book. Out of town guests included Edgar Harris Waco Ray Harris Rockdale G W Harris Houston and Clifford Warren Temple. The honoree thanked each guest.
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Bon L. Harris
Horace Simmons
H. C. Gibbs
North Travis
Wilma Angell
H. C., Gibbs
Lloyd Harris
Clifford Warren
Edgar Harris
Waco
Ray Harris
Rockdale
G. W. Harris
Houston
Temple
Harris Daughter of Cameron Couple Noted for Gifts
Miss Harris, daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Harris of Cameron, is described for her own charming manner and the many lovely gifts she has given.
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Miss Harris
Mrs. H. J. Harris
Cameron
Christmas Stockings Origin and Candle Tradition
A brief reader query asks how the custom of hanging Xmas stockings began and why candles are used during the Christmas season. The item presents two questions reflecting holiday customs and their traditional meanings.
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Robert Mayfield
USA
NBC
ALLIS
Chalmers
Matyastir & Son
Servel
Lone Star Gas Company
William Mullers
Mrs. Junek
Annie Mae
Eddie Junek
Edgar Voss
Blondie Thompson
The
Yeomen
Pirates
Miss Bessie Tray
Louis McKee
Yeemen-Pirates
George H. Deere of
Freer
Sam Deer
George
Doris
USDA
Central
Texas
Central Texas
Bell
San Saba
Burleson
Temple Daily Telegram
Was Kris Kringle
Name Kris Kringle
Santa Claus
Franciso Assissi
Italy
Nick
Houp
Southern Select
Galveston- Houston Breweries, Inc
Galveston, Texas
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