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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
4
Frank Kohut of Buckholts was a Cameron visitor Friday of the past week, stopping in for a brief town call and meeting with local residents.
Ervin Hrozek is reported ill and receiving care as a patient at Newton Memorial Hospital, indicating a medical condition requiring ongoing treatment.
Elo Chokett, a Cameron business visitor, was noted for arriving in the city on a recent trip and engaging in local commerce discussions with several firms. The visit highlighted cross regional business activity.
Chas Hicks and the school superintendent traveled to Camp Swift on a business trip this week.
At Cameron Water Office gathering on Monday evening December 13 a new scout troop for 12 to 13 year olds was organized. Wells Smith elected Scout Master with J R Poole as Assistant. Two patrols Crews and Bobcats formed led by Johnny Green and W K Leonard respectively. Dick Jenness named scout scribe and treasurer. Plans include a hike next Saturday at 4 pm and summer camping trips with Rotary Club sponsorship.
Emory Camp III, son of Mr and Mrs Emory B Camp, is hospitalized in Newton Memorial with a severe eye injury after rocks were thrown by an older student near the school as Emory II was walking home. His condition remained critical with sight uncertain as of noon Wednesday.
A struggling Cameron mother with four small children faces hunger and cold with weekly income around seven and a half dollars. Debts amount to ninety four dollars, furniture may be reclaimed, and charity is sought for food milk and home furnishings. H. C. Leonard at Humble Station reports the appeal to The Herald and asks for beds and mattresses or similar aid. He can be reached at 806 W for donations.
A plea urges support for a destitute family in need, noting no current funds are available at the Community Chest or Charities. The writer laments wasted wealth and calls on Good Samaritans to contribute, reminding that we are our brother's keeper and asking readers to act.
The home of Mrs. Anna Kirk at 202 North Jefferson Avenue was destroyed by a mid afternoon fire. The blaze started from a gas heater in a bedroom and spread to the roof and adjoining rooms. Some furnishings were saved but badly damaged by smoke and water, with two rooms and clothing a total loss.
Mrs Lester Williams and Mrs Bill Burns shopped in Austin on Wednesday and Thursday of the past week, enjoying local shopping.
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