Union of Presbyterian churches eyed amid wartime splits
The Cameron Herald reports on plans for church unity among Presbyterian groups and notes differing views from leaders in the U S A and related bodies. A church ceremony may be held, with debate about securing a General Assembly majority in Richmond, Virginia.
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Cameron Herald
Cameron
Oean Thurs
Milton F. Brown
Albert Petrich
Peggy Florida
U.S. A
U. S
U. P
Richmond
Presbyterian U
Milam County Beans Demand Drops as Harvest Totals 40000 Pounds
Robert Glenn of the local A. S. C. office notes only about 40 000 pounds of beans were harvested in Milam County this year, limiting supply. Government price support set at six cents per pound, with Southland Company purchasing the beans. Grading is done locally by A. S. C. officials, and shipments to Cameron via truck will be crushed into oil for sale on the open market. The oil will serve hydraulics, petroleum products, and jet applications.
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Robert Glenn
Milam County
Southland Company
Cars Should Be Inspected Now in Cameron Area
County patrolmen John Blansit and Otis Hilderbrand announce upcoming highway checks for cars without inspection stickers. The 1955 deadline is April 15 with early inspections urged. centers include Schiller Motors, Ford, Graeben Chevrolet, Hudson Motors and Kaiser Willis. Inspections cover brakes, headlights, wipers, motor number, horn, lights, mirrors, signaling devices, on cars and trucks. Fee is $1.00.
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John Blansit
Otis Hilderbrand
Cameron
Schiller Motors
Ford Motor Company
Grabein Chevrolet
Hudson Motors
Kaiser-Willis Motor Company
Clergy Leaders Push Union Aims Across Churches
Dr Lacy favors the union saying it pools church resources and broadens service with nationwide aims especially in missions. Dr McCain notes the General Assembly supported moving forward, favoring guidance from God and reunion with brethren.
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Lacy
McCain
General Assembly
General Assebly
Slavik Receives UT Scholarship Among 34 Students
Henrietta Ann Slavik of Cameron is named among 34 University of Texas students awarded the LaVerne Noyesse scholarship as part of a UT program recognizing scholastic achievement.
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Henrietta A. Slavik
Henrietta Ann Slavik of
Cameron
University of Texas
LaVerne Noyesse
Scholarships Benefit Direct WWI Descendants
Scholarships pay required tuition and fees for the direct descendants of World War I veterans.
Lone Star Gas backs I Day safety drive plan
D A Haley of Dallas Lone Star Gas Company president endorses the December 5 5 D Day safety campaign. The Safe Driving Day aims to cut traffic accidents as motorists and pedestrians accept full personal responsibility for traffic rules. The goal is an accident free 24 hour period on December 15 with all citizens urged to drive and walk as others should.
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D. A. Haley
Dallas
Lone Star Gas Company
Eisenhower
Action Committee For Traffic Safety
Haley
Lone Star employees unite for S-D Day support
Haley said Lone Star staff form a solid front backing S-D Day. He noted ongoing safety education aims to make every day a safe driving day. He cited crane crews’ Safety Council recognition as a national honor.
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Haley
Lone Star
Castor Beans Shipped In From Texas To Cameron This Week
Over 2,000 tons of castor beans are arriving in Cameron this week from Texas and nearby states. The shipments originate from multiple farming points and are funneled through the Cameron area to the Southland market.
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Southland
Cameron
Texas
Stored Grain Insects Bulletin Promotes Prevention
Texas Agricultural Extension Service releases Stored Grain Insects bulletin L-217 outlining insects that invade farm stored grain, losses from unclean bins or high heat and humidity, and methods including residual sprays of DDT methoxychlor or TDE. Copies available from county agents or Agricultural Information Office in College Station Texas.
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Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas
County Agricultural Agents
Agricultural Information Office
College Station
Engagement Told for Velma Chollett and William Spicak
Mr and Mrs Arthur Chollett announce the engagement of their daughter Velma Marie to William A Spicak son of Mr and Mrs John Spicak Sr of Cameron The wedding is set for December 16 at 3 pm at the United Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ben Arnold.
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Arthur Choilett
Velma Marie
William A. Spicak
John Spicak
Cameron
United Evangelical and Reformed Church
Ben Arnold
A and M Poultry Team Takes Second in Chicago
Members Monroe Fuchs of Cameron John Williams of Caldwell and Jim Newman of Dallas placed second in the Inter-collegiate Poultry Judging Contest held with the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. Kansas State won by two points. Fuchs ranked third, Williams fifth and Newman seventeenth. Coach E D Parnell assisted with Jack Coune as alternate.
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A & M College
Monroe Fuchs
Cameron
John Williams
Caldwell
Jim Newman
Dallas
Chicago
Kansas
E. D. Parnell
Jack Coune
Monroe
Leo Fuchs
Ideal Hatchery
A&m
Presbyterians Weigh Union as Leaders Signal Cautious Support
Three leading Southern Presbyterian figures publicly favor a proposed union of the three major Presbyterian bodies in America. Reverend John Solomon, pastor of the local church, says he would have supported unreservedly years ago but now favors possible independent work by each church while coordinating on shared goals. He expresses cautious belief in the union’s potential.
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America
John Solomon
Presbyterian Church
Jaycees Sponsor Doll Campaign For Needy Here
Camron Jaycees sponsor a Christmas doll drive to aid needy children. Four large Fab soap box tops or two giant boxes qualify for one doll, with no money needed, announced Bob Abel of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Camron Jaycees
Bob Abel
Chamber of Commerce
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