09 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
1
A Cameron community incident after a recent football game saw the Herald editor’s home stoned and a fire alarm rung, with obscene graffiti on the plant. The paper notes rival predictions, condemns the prank, and links toxic school sports enthusiasm to local acts of petulance and ignorance.
A Texas specialty wacky weather hit the Panhandle at noon with 45 mph winds and a forecast of much colder temperatures by morning. Cameron posted 28 degrees as the season’s low, dust storms rage, and officials note ten wandering cold fronts since October altering Texas climate.
E. N. Rutherford of Caldwell was found dead on his farm Monday around noon with a gunshot wound to the stomach. Officials believe he may have stumbled and accidentally discharged the gun while hunting. Emmett Rutherford of Cameron Fruit Company is noted as a relative.
The remains of Flight Officer Walter C. Powell 24 will be interred December 9 at Fort Sam Houston National Memorial cemetery with full military honors. Powell was killed in action in Italy October 21, 1943 while piloting an A-20 Spirit of Cow Town during early invasions of Italy and Sicily. He left Fort Worth after serving as a Star Telegram carrier salesman and later with J C Penney in Fort Worth. He is survived by his parents two brothers a sister two aunts three uncles and other relatives.
Thousands cheer as Santa visits Cameron for the annual Christmas party on the courthouse lawn and nearby streets. Yee High School Band performs as Santa, riding on vans and buses to distribute fruit and candy, with Narvie Caperton as chamber sponsor chair.
Milam County Farm Bureau will hold an all day Farm Bureau Day on February 17 at National Hall with guest Murray Cox of National Headquarters Radio. Cox will conduct a program broadcasting Farm Bureau interviews from Milam County and Home Demonstration Clubs in Cameron. Dinner will be served and more plans await release.
Tandy Wilkerson son of Mr and Mrs C A Wilkerson of Cameron sustained a broken leg Saturday afternoon when struck by an automobile driven by Brock Daniels a Cameron resident The accident happened as Tandy and a friend began crossing the street between the Snake Drug Store and the Wied Hardware Store in Santa Fe Town His right leg was broken above the knee and he was taken to St Edward's Hospital for treatment
Mrs. John Zawadzke, 55, of Buckholts, died instantly Sunday at 11 a.m. when a Santa Fe northbound train struck her car near Buckholts. She was returning from Sunday School alone in the vehicle. Investigation by Patrolmen Jack Gaines, Jack Higinbotham, and Sheriff Carl Black suggested the car stalled on the track on an uphill crossing from Highway 190. Funeral services were held Monday at the Czech-Moravian Church in Buckholts. survivors include her husband, two sons, two daughters, a sister, and eight grandchildren.
Cameron city records show building permits issued in November totaling 9530. City Secretary W H Stafford stated projects under way include 83 new homes on a cost plus basis, with most permits for repairs and small construction. Stafford will compile year totals for a progress story.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Susan Frances Delahunty at Walkers Creek Baptist Church at 2 p m Wednesday December 8. Rev Odell Jamison officiated and burial followed in Walkers Creek Cemetery. She died Tuesday and was a longtime resident with many relatives and friends. Further details to be published tomorrow.
The phrase frames a dining room as the most inviting fuel station, presenting a witty comparison of hospitality and nourishment as a source of appeal rather than gas pumps. The line emphasizes ambiance and homely comfort over commerce.
The accolade today goes to Roger Maddox manager of the J C Penney store in Cameron for his central role in planning and opening a new department store. The 9 a m Friday formal opening marks a progressive merchandising step and Maddox is hailed as a fine leader meeting the growth needs of the store and community.
Cameron hosts the county wide 4 H Club Girls Better Baking Show on Saturday December 11 in the Fahren dor building. The program covers registration scoring lunch talks and demonstrations with awards and cake sales to benefit the H D Council Fund. Bewley mills sponsors prize ribbons blue 90 100 red 85 89 white 20 84. Educational exhibits by H D club women accompany the event.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Jennes Vaughan Jenness and Mrs. Ida Jenness attended the funeral of Louie M. Jenness in Houston last Saturday.
Cameron leaders and citizens plan to travel to Miller Springs for the Leon River flood control dam groundbreaking. The program includes Lyndon Johnson and several congressmen, Army engineers, and REA officials, with a barbecue, a concert by regional high school bands, and a National Anthem at 2 p.m. The event opens with a 10 a.m. march from the Chamber of Commerce and features Rev J F D Williams and Frank W Mayborn as master of ceremonies.
Fifteen Milam County schools join 2000 Texas districts in School Lunch Visitors Week December 13 17 to inform parents and civic leaders about the program. The aim is wholesome daily meals and farm product markets with support from the Milam County School Board the State Department of Education and USDA production and Marketing Administration. Participating schools include White Davilla San Gabriel Marlow Curry Ben Arnold Belmena Maysfield Clarkson Sharpe and colored Davilla Hoyte Two Mile Beals Chapel Sharpe.
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