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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
5
In Texas the petroleum industry reached a milestone with one billion barrels produced in 1953, reflecting vast output and continued energy growth across the state.
Soil Conservation Service crews in Bartlett Texas report Coastal Bermuda grass performing well across eastern Little River San Gabriel district farms. Small plots have educated grazing across five to six years, with larger plantings this year. Observed benefits include vigorous growth and strong livestock grazing, though not a miracle grass. Plant material currently sourced externally, with local sources developing for spring use.
Korean student Chung Ai Chang from Ewha Women's University arrives at Mary Hardin-Baylor College Belton Texas to study home economics. She left Ewha November 19 and reached Belton November 21 planning to major and help Korean women gain time for peace.
Mise Chang, a freshman at Ewha Women’s University, the sole mission school for girls in Korea, spoke with Dr. Arthur K. Tyson about Korean women’s limited roles at home. She hopes to bring ideas back to Korea to advance women’s status and discuss national conditions.
The local Battery C 649th Antiaircraft Battalion promoted six men to Private First Class and enlisted two high school students, Eugene A. Hubnik and Stanley A. Hubnik. The new PFCs were John R. Caffey Milton K. Harrison Ralph J. Kahlig Frank J. Ulicnik Jr Jack C. Van Winkle and Bob by B. Williams. Promotions took effect December 1 and Capt James T. Terry administered the swearing in. The unit also received a transfer request from an East Texas Guard member awaiting processing.
Texas led the nation in mineral production with 1954 output totaling 3.73 billion dollars, surpassing the combined total of the next 35 states.
James H. Berry of the Texas Employment Commission Taylor office announces a change in unemployment compensation laws lowering coverage to establishments employing four or more workers, from the previous eight. He interviews prospective claimants at the American Legion building in Rockdale each Thursday morning.
Wharton County Junior College backs Cameronite and Glenn von Rosenberg among twenty two players who lettered this year. Coach Johnnie Frankie announced the letterees and noted Herman Koehn of Bellville a 220 pound tackle named to the Dallas News Junior College All-State team. Pete Dean of Kilgore College also made the state eleven at tackle.
Wright announces that the Department of Health and Farmers Home Administration authorize loans to farmers for soil and water improvement projects. The program can cover up to 4 percent interest and terms from one to twenty years, with ACP and ASC contributions reducing farmer borrowing. The meeting on John Gelner’s farm highlighted eight conservation practices and projected costs.
Twenty four Baylor University speech students travel to Texas A&M on Friday for a two day tournament focused on wage debate. The event gathers debaters from both schools to contest economic and policy perspectives.
Prof. Glenn R. Capp announced a statewide scholastic debate with five senior teams and seven junior teams, each contesting six rounds. Scoring relies on win-loss records, with roughly 20 Texas schools participating.
Lt. Billy D. Miller of Battery D, 649th AAA Bn is son of Mallory C. Miller, Belton's former First Sergeant. Miller joined Battery D in 1949, became a sergeant in the Gun Section, and was commissioned in July 1954. His father Mallory Miller served as Belton constable and died in action near Salerno on September 16, 1943. The son possesses a 1943 commendation letter from Brig. Gen. Arthur B. Knickerbocker.
Lifelong Gause resident calls urgent road problem to attention in the Cameron Herald. He urges Farm to Market road extension via Hanover, citing inconvenience and potential action by Cameron merchants and the commissioner court.
A Gause resident argues the Cameron to Hanover extension would create a local marketing hub. The road would let area producers sell in Cameron, reducing need to ship produce elsewhere and urging action on an urgently needed link.
The Ermis family thanks friends and neighbors for thoughtful acts during their bereavement and wishes God speed to all.
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