Elm Watershed District Eyes Approval Amid Flood Control Push
Community leaders push for Elm Creek watershed district to gain state and congressional approval. A brochure outlines benefits versus cost, with support from Verne Marshal and local officials. Plan envisions turn key dams and 50 year structures to protect farms and aid runoff management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Creek
Buster Griffin
Verne Marshal
Texas
Temple Chamber of Commerce
Griffin
Carl Young
J. W. Holmes
Buckholts
David Haggard
Denaville
Juster Griffin
Oxsheer Smith
Walter White
Hilliard Thomas
Cameron
Milam Commissioners Court
Congress
State Conservation Board
Austin
Jim Bowmer
Temple
Herman Yezak
Milam
Robertson Counties
Soil Conservation District
City of
Moody
McLennan County
Texas Highway Construction Sealed Bids Sought Milam County
Sealed proposals for constructing 3 359 miles of gravel streets base and surfacing from US 190 west of Maysfield to FM 2347 will be received in Austin until 9 00 a m December 12 1956. Public Works project under Texas House Bills 54 and 115. Wage rates set in proposal. plans available from Joe G Hanover Hearne Resident Engineer or Texas Highway Department Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strs
Base & Surf
Maysfield
Milam County
Highway Department
Austin
State of
Texas
State Highway Commission
Joe G. Hanover
Hearne
Texas Highway Department
Spare Time Nut Machine Route Offers $400 Monthly
Earn up to $400 monthly by refilling and collecting from five cent High Grade Nut machines in this area. Requires car, references, $640 cash secured by inventory, and six hours per week. Interview by phone. send application to All State Distributing Co. 505 Fifth Avenue New York 17 NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All State Distributing Co
Fifth Avenue
New York
N.Y
Fort Sumter Fire Marks Civil War Start
The opening gun of the Civil War was fired at Fort Sumter, signaling the onset of armed conflict between the Union and Confederate forces. The bombardment began the long and bloody four-year conflict that reshaped American history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sumter
Pennsylvania Navy Yard Mystery Defies Coastline Image
A cheeky item notes Pennsylvania, a landlocked state, possesses a naval yard despite lacking a seacoast, prompting lighthearted speculation on how harbor facilities exist inland. Local readers are offered a playful puzzle about geography and infrastructure.
Thanksgiving Holiday Visits From Many Kin In Texas Town
The note lists numerous families visiting relatives over Thanksgiving from Kingsville to Houston and Dallas. Visitors include the Cunninghams with children Eddie Linda Jerry J.C. and Larry, Honeas with Kim, Hicks Garners guests Bob Garner and Bert Holcomb family, and many others from Cameron Brownwood Temple Waco Victoria Donna Rockdale and Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Tag
Austin
J. C. Cunningham
Eddie
Linda
Jerry
J.C
Larry
Kingsville
Hicks Garner
Bob Garner
Tex-Tec
Lubbock
Bert Holcomb
Bert, Jr
Carolyn
Dallas
Nelson Davis
Mary Alice Reed
Temple
J. D. Price
Janice
Waco
Dan Davis
Prices
George M. Lamb
Brownwood
Billy Spiegel
Sam Lawdon
Roy Barfield
David
Sammy
Jerry Harbuz
Jane
Norris Hilton
Mary Harbuz
Southwestern University
Harbur
Mary Ann Brown
Pamela
Cynthia Mitchan
Cameron
E. J. Rinn
Henry Abel
W. L. Jacoby
Rockdale
J. D. Pope
Houston
Raney Petty
Marilyn
Barbara
Raney Dale
Victoria
Oscar Meeck
Kennith Springer
Jamie
Faith
Rogers
C. R. Campbell
First United Fund Campaign Kicked Off in North Milam
North Milam County launches its United Fund drive to support nine agencies with a goal of 13 634 dollars. Local solicitors report solid results as the effort combines prior Cameron drives into a single campaign to avoid multiple asks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Milam County
United Fund
Cameron
America
Buffalo
N. Y
Society
Michigan
United Health and Welfare Fund of
Detroit
United Way
United Funds
March of Dimes
Home and Garden Club hosts autumn meeting at Jones Prairie
Mrs. Julian Burnett entertained the Home and Garden Club with autumn decor and a Christmas party plan. E. B. Yager presided in the absence of Mrs. R. K. Fontaine and led recreation. Christmas party hostesses, refreshment committee heads, and menu details are noted along with several local visits and travels of members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Burnett
Home and Garden Club
E. B. Yager
R. K. Fontaine
S. M. Harrell
T. B. Stidham
A. L. Burnett
Women Who Retain Maiden Names Post Marriage Spotlight
A profile highlights women who keep their birth names after marriage, noting social trends and personal choices. It explores identity, professional continuity, and cultural expectations through several examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Stoners
Pocahontas and Rolfe Tie Knot in Colonial Times
Pocahontas marries John Rolfe in a union that linked Native American heritage with English colonial settlement. Calvin Coolidge authored a concise five hundred word history of the United States reflecting his political era and views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Rev J P Love Dies In Sleep In Ky Hospital
Reverend James Parker Love an Episcopal minister who led All Saints Mission in Cameron for over two decades died in his sleep at Peewee Valley Hospital near Louisville Kentucky. Services were at St Matthews Crestwood and burial followed in a Louisville cemetery. Surviving are his widow Emaline Pilcher Love and two sons Robert of Dallas and Edward of Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Parker Love
All Saints
Cameron
Peewee Valley Hospital
Louisville
Kentucky
St. Matthews Episcopal Church
Crestwood
Love
Emaline Pilcher Love
Clintons
Quin
Diocese of Texas Episcopal
Robert
Dallas
Edward
Waco
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Charles Simecek
North Karnes
Burns
Woodson Lumber Co
Artesian Park
U. S. Highway 290
Brenham
Ben Grote
Washington Hotel
George Jones
Herald Office
F. J. Postval
O'Keefe
Merrit
Eddy Co-op Gin
Eddy, Texas
Norge
T. V
Radio- Phono
Philco
Anderson T. V. Sales and Service
Houston St. Cameron
Crosley
C. W. Hudson
Sunbeam
South Houston St
Save Woodson Lumber Company
Jenkins
North
Leland Green
Call
Tfe
Central
East 7Th
Anderson
August Horstmann
Bowie Ave
Walter F. Placek
American Legion
Hardy Post 9
John Florida
Hudson Truck Service
Midfield
William A. Malcik
Bay City
Pearl Coward
Watkins
A. Lewis
J. R. Watkins Company
Memphis
Tennessee
Melvin Weems
Johnson
Mitchan Auto Supply
The
Cameron Herald
McNess Company
P. O
DeSoto Station
Tenn
Elm Watershed District
Dennis Kubecka
West Main Street
Hefley-Stedman Motor CO
Clifford Marburger
Harry Davis
Texas Highway Construction
Prestone
White’s Auto Store
Postoffice
Parma Radio
JO Anderson
Central High School
Live Oak Street
Pennsylvania
State-O-Maine
Dow Corning Sylmer
Florence Spiegel
FE. J. Rinn
T. C. Buffington
Carol Ann
W. ©. Rinn
Warren
Ernest Rinn
John Robert
Bill Schwarz
Charles
James Schwarz
Donna
Maletta Galler
Max Rinns
Rinn
Billy Daniel
Louis Rinn
First United Fund
Cameron Theatre
ST. Rita's Circle
Jones Prairie
Billy Fontaine
Billy, Jr
Beaumont
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Heart Fund
Cancer Fund
Library Fund
U. F
Kerrville
H. P. McKinney
Jack McKinney
Jacqueline
Leander
Lavert McKinney
Mack
Jack
Yager
New Orleans
Thomas Yager
Vamela
Jeanne
Bradley Burnett
Neice
Sherry
W. B. Burnett
Jon Atkinson
Randolph Field Afb
Fritz Patzke
Set. Atkinson
W A. Atkinson
Pocahontas
John Rolfe
J. P. Love
Dustin Billfords
Prince Matchabelli
Helena Rubinstein
Gory
Old Swice
Kings Men
Gory and
Seaforth
Electris
Russell Stower
E. O. Schiller Pharmacy
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