Brazoria Cadet Hughes Becomes Naval Pilot in Training
J O Hughes of Brazoria county is the first local to enlist in the navy two years ago and has earned his wings as a naval flyer. He trains in Pensacola Florida and recently visited Cameron with his uncle J O Hughes of Ad Hall Milam county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Hughes
Brazoria County
Navy
Pensacola
Florida
Hughes
Cameron
Ad Hall
Milam County
Navy Air Corps
J Z Young Killed in Action in Pacific Theater
J Z Young United States Navy sailor is reported killed in action in the Pacific. He had served over a year on active duty aboard a destroyer after training at San Diego. Survived by widow and daughter Johnny and brothers Ray Lymon Major and Robert with sister Mrs Leland Green Jr. of Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Z. Young
United States Navy
Young
Gause
Cameron
Dr. Young. Young
Navy
Pacific
Great Naval School
San Diego
Calif
Navy Department
Washington
Johnny
Ray Lymon Young
Major Young
Houston
Robert Young
Vancouver
Leland Green, Jr
Former teacher and family found dead in Texas cabin
Mrs. J. H. Clark once taught at Cameron High School and her husband J. H. Clark a Corpus Christi real estate operator, along with their six month old son, were found dead in a Corpus Christi tourist cabin. A coroner ruled accidental asphyxiation from a gas stove. Funeral services were held in Pleasanton, Atascosa County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Clark
Margaret Bloebaum
Cameron
Corpus Christi
J. G. Webster
Clark
Pleasanton
Atascosa County
Hogan Couple Ends 13 Day Furlough At Aberdeeen Proving Grounds
Lt. and Mrs. W. P. Hogan of Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland conclude a 13 day furlough with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gaither. Mrs. Gaither hosted a coffee at her home. Christmas decorations adorned the new home. Mrs. Hogan known as former Miss Billie Gaither has many friends in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hogan
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
W. E. Gaither
Joe Campes Receives Eight-Year Murder Sentence
Joe Campes was convicted of murder in Cameron District Court for the August 4 1943 stabbing death of Ramon Machaca. The 22 year old was sentenced to eight years in prison after claiming self defense which the state rejected. Campes was arrested at the Dica Young farm after a church celebration ended and was jailed following the verdict.
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Joe Campes
Ramon Machaca
Cameron
Machaca
Campos
Camp & Camp
Ed. Gunn
Campes
Carl Black
Dica Young Farm
Temperature plunge forecasts in Cameron area
A noon report from the Fort Worth Weather Bureau notes below freezing temperatures expected in Cameron and vicinity. A morning low of 12 degrees was recorded, with a rapid 10 degree drop after 4 hours. Tonight’s forecast predicts 16 to 22 degrees and a hard freeze.
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Cameron
Fort Worth
Texas
Gillie Ray Suffield Buried Here Saturday
Billie Ray Shuffield six months old died at Newton Memorial Hospital December 10 after four days illness. Born Cameron June 14 1943 he was son of Hubert Shuffield Jr and Mildred Sommer Shuffield. Survived by paternal grandparents Hubert Shuffield Sr and spouse and maternal grandparents Otto Sommer and spouse. Funeral service held Saturday at Green's Funeral Home Cameron with Rev C W Sanders officiating. interment Salem Cemetery.
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Billie Ray Shuffield
Newton Memorial Hospital
Cameron
Hubert Shuffield, Jr
Mildred Sommer Shuffield
Hubert Shuffield
Gameron
Houston
Otto Sommer
Green’s Funeral
C. W. Sanders
Salem Cemetery
Milano Boy Edward Baggett Missing at Sea
The Daily Herald reports Edward Baggett of Milano, a United States Navy volunteer three years ago, is missing in action and presumed lost at sea. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Baggett have been notified. his last contact came days before the loss notice. The report did not indicate Atlantic or Pacific theater.
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Daily Herald
Edward Baggett
United States Navy
Ed Baggett
Milano
Edward
Baggett
Atlantic
Pacific
Navy
Mrs Hughes Reunites With Husband in Columbia
Mrs S E Hughes has safely joined her husband in Columbia and Mrs M A Baggerly announces the family reunion. This brief notice confirms the couple's movement and current location in Columbia.
Mr and Mrs Grayson Guests in Waco Home
Mr and Mrs L. W. Grayson of Waco were guests in the home of Mrs Florence Marham on Wednesday.
Three Kopriva Brothers in Ireland After US Army Service
Three Kopriva brothers now in Northern Ireland after leaving the United States where they trained at Camp McCoy Wisconsin and Fort Sam Houston Texas. Sons of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kopriva Sr of Cameron they are all volunteers with progress in the army and send money home as they buy war bonds. Anton and Doe Kopriva are cooks while Frank Kopriva Jr. once drove the car for President Roosevelt at Fort Sam Houston.
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Kopriva Brothers
US United States
Camp McCoy
Wis
Northern Ireland
Frank Kopriva
Cameron
Fort Sam Houston
Frank Koprive Jr
Roosevelt
Anton Kopriva
Doe Koprivia
Glass The Florist Opens New Cameron Floral Shop Sunday
Glass The Florist announces the opening of a new floral shop at 416 North Travis Street Cameron on Sunday December 19 1943 from 4 to 6 pm with open house. The store occupies a restored mansion formerly home of the late Dr M C Sapp and offers modern arrangements plus living quarters and services. Mr and Mrs Lester Glass receive greetings from customers and trade peers across central Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Central
Texas
Glass
North
Travis Street
M. C. Sapp
Lester Glass
Cacaeron
Cada
T. W. Reed Floral
Americans spread ruin over Germany battle report
American airmen raided northwest Germany and Holland with Marauder bombers as heavy fortresses again struck German air fields. German radio reported coastal town attacks while Allied leaders predicted fearful assaults on Hitler's Europe. General Patton arrived in Cairo with a large staff amid Balkan invasion speculation.
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Germany
Holland
Reich
Arnold
Hitler
Europe
Red
Kiev
Italy
George Patton
Axis
Sicily
Cairo
Balkans
Robert Bennett Completes Submarine Training
Robert J. Bennett an 18 year old seaman first class son of Mr and Mrs R W Bennett 513 ON Houston St Cameron has completed basic training at the submarine school submarine base New London Conn for duty with the navy s expanding fleet of undersea fighters He earns the twin dolphin insignia after further aboard time and a qualifying check Bennett a Yoe High graduate who joined the Navy last month trained at Great Lakes Ill before assignment to submarine service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Bennett
R. W. Bennett
Houston St
Cameron
Submarine School
Submarine Base
New London
Navy
Bennett
Yoe High
Great Lakes
Magnolia Oil official C J Pittard visits Cameron on Tuesday
Credit man for Magnolia Oil Company of Waco, C J Pittard, was a business visitor in Cameron on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Pittard
Magnolia Oil Company of
Waco
Cameron
Silk and nylon for paratroopers aided by War Bonds
The message notes growing use of parachute drops by American forces to disrupt enemy lines while suffering casualties. It states silken fineries and substitutes are leaving the market as safe landings are sought, urging continued purchase of silk and nylon via War Bonds and Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Treasury Department
Xmas Cheer Program Announced To Help Cameron's Children
The annual Xmas Cheer program will sponsor gifts for Cameron's underprivileged children this year. Lodges and civic organizations join the drive and neighborhood cooperation is sought. Readers should contact Mrs J M McLean, Miss Winnie Henderson, Mrs H W Tate, Mrs Paul Laake, or Mrs Adolph Winfield with names of children in need.
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Cameron
J. M. McLean
Winnie Henderson
H. WM. Tate
Paul Laake
Adolph Winfield
Thorndale visitor Paul Kristyn in Cameron on Wednesday
Paul Kristyn from Thorndale visited Cameron on Wednesday on business. He met local contacts and discussed potential deals, signaling cross town commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kristyn
Thorndale
Cameron
Pioneer Presbyterian Minister Bowmer Dies at 88
Reverend B Ef Bowmer a pioneer Cumberland Presbyterian minister and former Texas Synod clerk died December 8 1948 at his Hubbard City home at age 80 He retired from the ministry in 1925 Survived by his widow and six children including Mrs J W Kemp of Cameron and Mrs Mike Coleman formerly of Cameron now in Callup New Mexico.
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B. Ef. Bowmer
Texas
J. W. Kemp
Cameron
Hubbard City
Bowmer
Cumberland Presbyterian
Texas Synod
Jd. W. Kemp
Mike Coleman
Callup
New Mexico
Funeral Services for Steve Holland Held
Funeral services for Steve Alles Holland 70 were held at 4 p m Friday December 10 1943 from the Marek Burns Funeral Home in Cameron with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery He died at his Cameron home December 1943 after over a year of illness Born in Tennessee March 19 1870 he came to Texas at 20 and spent 50 years there Married Minnie Eichenhorst in 189? and had five children Surviving are his widow four sons Louis Holland of Waco Sgt Charlie Holland overseas Bruce Holland of Cameron Mrs G W Haley a daughter of Houston Nine grandchildren and two sisters Also surviving Rev C W Sanders First Baptist Church conducted the services Marek Burns directed arrangements
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Steve Alles Holland
Marek-Burns
Cameron
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mr. Holland
Tennessee
Texas
Minnie Eichenhorst
Louis Holland
Waco
Sgt
Charlie Holland
United States Army
Bruce Holland
G. W. Haley
Houston
C. W. Sanders
First Baptist Church
Marek-Burns Funeral Home
Probate Court appoints guardians for Jones minors
On November 24, 1943, Estella B. Nelson was named guardian of the estate of minors Tommie Lee Jones and Morel Jones. Bond fixed at 100 dollars. Davis, R. L. Batte and R. H. McIntosh named appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella B. Nelson
Tommie Lee Jones
Morel Jones
P. W., Davis
R. L. Batte
R. H. McIntosh
Marlow Boys Honored Before Military Enlistment
A social at the Gobel Kirk home in Marlow honored local youths bound for service. Charles McDermott and Griffin Burnett join the army, Wesley Pratt departed for the Navy and is stationed at Corpus Christi. Forty nine attendees wished them luck and a speedy return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gobel Kirk
Marlow
Charles McDermott
Griffin Burnett
Army
Wesley Pratt
Navy
Corps Christi
Governor Stevenson Visits Cameron for Gillis Family Reunion
Gov. Coke R. Stevenson of Austin traveled to Cameron on Tuesday to meet Georgia Gillis, the newborn granddaughter of Judge and Mrs. Graham Gillis. Georgia is the daughter of Capt. Billie Gillis, who is visiting with her mother. Billie Gillis formerly served as Miss Leonore Riley and was secretary to Stevenson during his tenure as lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke R. Stevenson
Austin
Cameron
Graham Gillis
Georgia Gillis
Billie Gillis
Gillis
Leonore Riley
Gov. Stevenson
Texas
Lester Williams Elected Pythian Chancellor Commander
Lester Williams cashier of Citizens National Bank and active Pythian has been elected Chancellor Commander of the Cameron Lodge. The officers elected include Chas M Hicks Vice Chancellor and Graham W Gillis Prelate with a full slate to take office soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Williams
Citizens National Bank
Young Pythian
Cameron
Williams
Chen. M. Hicks
Tere
Chas. M. Hicks
Graham W. Gillis
Walter H. Lucas
J. M. McLean
Seal
L. A. Dusech
Exchecker
Porto Jackson
Claud E. Triggs
Inside Guardian
Thomas Bever
Outside Guardian
Mose G. Cox
Jeff T. Kemp
Saint Francis Recreates Christmas Scene In Church
recounts St Francis of Assisi staging a manger scene on Christmas Eve 1223 filling the chancel with hay placing an ox and a donkey and a young mother with baby. He later inspired simple Christmas carols that spread widely, with church leaders doubting him while people hailed him a saint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar
Jesus
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Francis of
Assisi
Francis
Christmas party for company employees given by the Capertons
Mr and Mrs N L Caperton entertained regular employees on Friday night with a Christmas party at their home. The Christmas tree was decorated and laden with gifts distributed by S B Morris who impersonated Santa Claus. Refreshments of sandwiches cookies and hot chocolate ended the evening. Out of town guests were Mr and Mrs B Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Caperton
S. B. Morris
Santa Claus
8. B. Morris
Miss Vallie Holcek Weds Pvt Albert Peschel in Burlington
Miss Vallie Holcek daughter of Andrea Holcek married Pvt Albert V Peschel son of E H Peschel of Ben Arnold at the parish home in Burlington on Monday December 13 1943 at 3 oclock. The bride formerly worked at Catos Cafe in Cameron and will return with her husband to Camp Polk Louisiana where he is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallie Holcek
Andrea Holcek
Albert V Peschel
E. H. Peschel
Ben Arnold
Burlington
Cato
Cameron
Camp Polk
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Brazoria
Cadet J. O. Hughes
JZ. Young
Gillie Ray Suffield
Ireland
PFC
Frank Kopriva, JR
Pre, Jok Kopriva
Glass the Florist
Cameron Sunday
Robert Bennett
Pioneer Presbyterian
Steve Holland
Probate
Marlow Boys
Pythian
St. Francis
Party For
Holcer-Peschel
BAYON
Little Sister
Chicago
Merchandise Mart
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