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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1948
Page
6
The town debates school leaders resigning amid criticism from football ticket sales at San Saba and New Braunfels games. Citizens insist school officials run the schools while warning of political theatrics. If resignations fail, editors call the move a vindication of the officials. Education should trump athletics.
A brief aphorism notes that rotten wood yields no woodwork, underscoring limits of material. The saying implies effort wasted on poor material and the futility of attempting to shape flaws into useful form.
The piece reflects on the gray interim between Thanksgiving and Christmas, describing a time of stark simplicity. It speaks of shorter days, keener chill, and sober work that grounds honest effort while anticipating renewed inspiration and future harvests.
Fire leveled the Marvin Pratt residence at 90 percent North Milam before noon Tuesday. The family owned by M. G. Cox lost all possessions with no insurance to cover the loss. Marvin Pratt suffered a burn while trying to salvage clothing. A D Lagrone, also employed by The Herald, lost clothing and furniture. The Pratts seek furnishings as they relocate to relatives near Milano until they can restart.
Miss Albina Tomasek daughter of Frank Tomasek of Cameron and Willie Janicek son of Mrs. Albina Dolezal of Waco wed in a November 21 1948 double ring ceremony at Temple Cameron Rev F J Kostohryz officiating. The couple reside near Rogers where he farms.
Mrs Walter Plocek and Mrs Joe Michalka entertained the St Rita Circle on December 1 1948 in Bremond. Twenty two members and two visitors attended. Reports were given by Mrs Leo Hollas and Mrs Pete Mikula. A quilt top was presented and will fund the new hall drawing. The next meeting, a Christmas party, will be hosted by Mrs Leo Laake with Mrs Lincoln Mondrik.
Elsie Vybiral与Mrs. Frank Sefcik在Ad Hall 家中为Antone Vybiral Sr.举行惊喜感恩节晚宴，纪念其婚22周年。五个子女及亲友出席，包括Antone Jr、Elsie、Edna、Joe Lee、Evelyn以及多名亲友。接待者与来宾来自卡蒙、威科、坦普、科利吉安等地。
Mr and Mrs Harold Hill welcomed a son on November 27 1948 at St Edwards Hospital weighing 7 pounds 14 1 2 ounces The baby was named Paul Wayne Mrs Frances Hill nee White is the proud mother and daughter of Mr and Mrs Monroe White
Miss Mable Rutherford daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Rutherford of Rockdale married Jimmy McGoldrick son of Mr and Mrs Jim McGoldrick of Cameron on Saturday December 4 at eight o clock at First Baptist Church Rockdale Rev L L Morriss officiated The bride wore a grey wool suit with pink carnation corsage Attendant Mrs Hubert Baggerly wore a matching outfit The couple plans a short wedding trip and will reside in Rockdale McGoldrick commutes to Cameron where he is employed by Cameron Fruit Company The bride works for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Postmaster John R. Hays urged residents to mail Christmas cards and gifts early, noting a larger holiday mail volume than 1947. He advised mailing out-of-state cards by December 10 and local cards a week earlier, with packages limited to 70 pounds and 100 inches total length and girth.
Mrs. Kate York, 74, died at her daughter’s home in Houston Sunday after years of ill health. Born in Gillespie county, she lived in Milam county since marriage. Survived by two sons D. C. York Cameron and H. S. York Brownwood, daughter Mrs. W C Callicotte Houston, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral was Monday at Hyde Park Funeral Home Houston with Rev. A L Harrington. burial in South Park.
Jim Horelica of Cameron spent Sunday visiting Mrs. A J Hall of Milano Sunday.
An advertisement from Parma Radio Service proclaims affordable radio repair for any make and guarantees lower costs by promising to fix radios without experimentation.
Reed 92 longtime Texas pioneer died Tuesday at his Holland home. He was brother of the late Mrs. Jeff C. Rogers of Cameron and uncle of Mrs. Lina R. Kemp and William R. Rogers of this city. Survived by widow Rachel Houston Reed and three sons all of Holland. Funeral attended by Wm. R. Rogers and Mrs. Kemp and Mrs. Dobbins.
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