Texas Tech Coach Del Morgan to Speak at Cameron Banquet
Del Morgan head coach at Texas Tech in Lubbock will be principal speaker at the Cameron football banquet honoring the Yoemen. The event at Ada Henderson school on January 16 will award trophies with further details to be announced. Morgan’s team won three Southwest Conference games in 1946.
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del Morgan
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Cameron
West Texas
Morgan
Ada Henderson
Southwest
Miss Rose Rischar Ill After Fireworks Blast
Miss Rose Rischar is critically ill at St Edwards Hospital. Neighbors and nurses report she suffered from noises caused by nearby fireworks. An appeal urges cease-fire of fireworks near hospitals. Other patients are ill and deserve quiet. Miss Rischar thanked local children who sang at her window and asked their gratitude be conveyed.
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Rose Rischar
St. Edwards Hospital
Miss Rischar
Appeal to youths to refrain from firecrackers near hospitals
The Daily Herald appeals to boys and parents to stop shooting fireworks around hospitals churches and crowds. The publisher recalls visiting a critically ill patient and urges cooperation to protect quiet and rest for those fighting illness. The plea emphasizes respect for war veterans and ill patients and asks youths to consider others.
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The
Daily Herald
Chrysanthemums At Glass The Florist Attracting Attention
The Glass family greenhouse on highway 77 draws state wide focus as their chrysanthemums captivate visitors. The Florist showcases many flowers during the holidays, but the Chrysanthemums remain the standout attraction this year.
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Chrysanthemums
Glass
Humble Oil to Broadcast New Year's Bowl Games Across Texas
Humble Oil and Refining will broadcast Texas Bowl Day play by play on a state network for the Cotton Bowl in Dallas and Oil Bowl in Houston. The Arkansas-L S A broadcast from the Caton Bowl is set for 1 01 p m with Kern Tips and Alec Chesser. Oil Bowl features St Marys versus Georgia Tech at 1 15 p m with Wes Box and Fred Kincaid. Stations include KPRC WFAA WBAP WRR KFJZ KGVL KRRV KBWD KTEM KCRS MIdland KTEM Temple KCRS Midland and many more across the state.
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Texans
Dallas
Houston
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Arkansas-L.s.a
Kern Tips
Alec Chesser
Humble
KPRC
WFAA
WBAP
Dallas-Fort Worth
WOAI
San Antonio
KGNC
Amarillo
KRIS
Corpus Christi
KRGV
Weslaco
KWFT
Wichita Falls
WTAW
College Station
St. Mary’s
Georgia Tech
Wes Box
Fred Kincaid
WRR
KFJZ
Fort Worth
KGVL
Greenville
KRRV
Sherman
KBWD
Brownwood
KTEM
Temple
KCRS
Midland
KMAC
KTHT
KGKB
Tyler
KVET
Austin
KWTX
Waco
KTAB
Laredo
KVIC
Victoria
Joint Program By High School Clubs Event
The Y-Teeners and Future Homemakers Club sponsored by Mrs. Ernest Burkes and Miss Joy Rice held a joint program and luncheon on Wednesday December 18. The Y-Teeners led Christmas carols while Mary Neil MecClellen Anita Dusek Margaret Horstmann and Martha Black performed. The Homemakers presented a style show of dresses from first and second year classes with pajama models and school dresses by listed students. About 140 people were served a luncheon in the Homemaking Department living room after the program.
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Y-Teeners
Ernest Burkes
Future Homemakers Club
Margaret Matula
Dana Reichert
Corine Massey
Jane Flinn
Martha Lee Werner
Harriet Dodson
Rita Fay Wheeler
Katherine Tucker
Dorothy Tomek
LaVerne Dodd
Tommy Jenness
LaVerne Thweatt
Bernice Doskocil
Marilyn Devers
Doris Miller
Vera Ruth Turner
Bennie Bailey
Callie Green
Elba Jean Collum
Alice Joy Holstine
Joy Henderson
Nadine Coker
Betty Jo Mullinax
Valata Muzzy
Jimmy Angel
Gertrude Ebenhardt
John Rosson
Sally Montineif
Dorcas Haynes
C. L. Canady
Bodie Jones
E. Weisse
Callie Young
Edith Patillo
City Marshal Urges Fireworks Ban Near Hospital and Churches
Jim McGoldrick the City Marshal appeals to youths to stop discharging fireworks at the hospital and near churches. He cites harm to critically ill patients and urges immediate compliance to lessen disturbances and burden on the ill.
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Jim McGoldrick
Blake Family Plans Christmas Day in Hearne
Mr and Mrs F G Blake will spend Christmas Day in Hearne with their children Mr and Mrs Charlie Blake and Mr and Mrs Gene Blake.
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F. G. Blake
Hearne
Charlie Blake
Gene Blake
Penny Employees Receive Generous Store Bonus
J C Penny in Cameron announces a two week pay bonus for more than 20 employees in recognition of sales records and loyalty. A Christmas bonus is also planned plus a turkey dinner at Tampico Cafe in Rosebud Thursday night.
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J. C. Penny Company
Cameron
J. M. Boehner
Boehner
Rosebud
Tampico
Air Mail Survey Under Way In Cameron City
A survey to determine air mail volume is underway in Cameron. Postmaster J. R. Hays says the survey should finish on Saturday to assess whether direct air mail service from Cameron Municipal Field is feasible. A positive result could mean a daily mail plane and Cameron becoming the first commercial air service site.
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Cameron
J. R. Hays
Cameron Municipal Field
U.S. Swaps Cotton For Coconut Oil
E. D. White of the Department of Agriculture explains a barter plan sending low grade cotton to Japan for textiles and oils, then exchanging for coconut oil with the Netherlands East Indies. He notes fats and oils shortages drive the program and forecasts higher soap production. the department and the American Fat Salvage Committee urge women to keep saving used cooking fat.
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E. D. White
Department of Agriculture
Japan
Netherlands East Indies
American
Christmas program announced by mayor on court house lawn
Mayor McCullin invites church members and the public to a 45 minute Christmas carol program on the Court house lawn Sunday December 22 at 5 45 led by Francis Cox Yee High School band director with Mrs Roy G Holt as soloist and the bands brass section performing a special piece a loud speaker will be installed and a street section roped off for safety.
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Francis Cox
Yee High School
Roy G. Holt
McCullin
Radio Salute for Cameron December 27
The Texas State Network and eight stations will air a 30 minute salute to Cameron and Milam County on the ABC Roundup Friday night December 27 at 9 30. Zack Hart will deliver an historical sketch and six requests from Cameron Milam County residents will be played. A Chamber of Commerce coupon invites readers to submit requests by December 23 for on air confirmation.
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Texas State Network
Cameron
Milam County
ABC
Zack Hart
Chamber of Commerce
Cameron Herald
Ft. Worth
Sheriff Carroll Black Appeals to Boys to Stop Xmas Noises
Cameron hospital patients suffer due to fireworks near hospitals. Sheriff Carl C. Black urges boys and parents to cooperate in stopping firework shooting to protect the ill and ensure rest. He stresses urgency and asks for understanding and help.
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Sheriff Black
Cameron
New Year Celebrations and Winters Bonds Across Time
A reflective piece discusses New Year customs from ringing bells to calendars. It contrasts festive street cheering with quieter winter social bonds, noting how cold season fosters closer friendships and cooperative acts through shared duties.
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Alfred Tennyson
Musical Number Request for December 27 Radio Broadcast
A request form invites listeners to submit a musical number for Cameron during the December 27 radio broadcast and to deliver the completed coupon to the Chamber of Commerce including the name and chosen selection.
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Cameron
Chamber of Commerce
Bonchevalier and the Tree of Humanity Vision tale
Bonchevalier reports a Christmas Eve vision of a lone evergreen candlelit tree with upright and inverted candles and a star atop a childlike head halo. The story spreads, people doubt, his mother defends the vision, and the tree symbolizes humanity with the Infant Jesus watching over all.
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Bonchevalier
France
Germany
Tree of Humanity
Bondhevalier
Jesus
Mrs Curtis of Houston Visits Cameron Relatives
Mrs. Robert Curtis of Houston is visiting her mother Mrs Bob Kirk and other relatives and friends in Cameron.
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Robert Curtis
Houston
Bob Kirk
Cameron
Building Permits Totals Hit Fifty-Four Thousand
W H Stafford, Cameron tax collector, reports building permits issued since July total 54 825 dollars with 47 permits recorded. Under the new ordinance repairs of 100 dollars or more require permits. Twelve new homes have been built since July as permits reflect material scarcity. Stafford notes the permit law will improve property records and city governance.
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W. H. Stafford
Herald
Stafford
Future Homemaking Class Christmas Dinner for School Leaders
Third year Homemaking students organized and served a Christmas dinner for the Board of Education high school leaders and district staff. The decorated room featured a gum drop tree and Santa Claus place cards. Guests included Mrs. W. O. Triggs and Dr. Clifford Swift. menu encompassed fruit cocktail chicken dressing green beans mashed potatoes cranberry sauce tree salad pecan pie and coffee. Supervising teacher Miss Joy Rice oversaw the students with help from Frances White LaVerne Thweatt and others.
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Board of Education
Santa Claus
W. O. Triggs
Clifford Swift
Charlie Allday
Frank Reid
Eber Flinn
School Carnival Nets $365 Despite Ugly Weather
The Ada Henderson and Yee High Schools and the PTA shared the $365 raised at the Tuesday night carnival held in the high school gym. Superintendent Hanes reported the event, directed by Leo Jackson, was successful despite bad weather and will fund the free milk program and student activities.
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Hanes
Leo Jackson
Ada Henderson and Yee High Schoola
Parent-Teacher Association
PTA
Milam Coffee Shop Hosts Staff Christmas Party
Mr and Mrs A W Lucas managers of the Milam Coffee Shop entertain their staff with a Christmas party on Sunday night. Gifts will be exchanged under a brilliantly lighted tree. A turkey dinner will be served and each employee will receive a cash bonus for their past performance.
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A. W. Lucas
Milam Coffee Shop
Dallas meeting on Texas education matters heard
W. T. Hanes, superintendent of schools, visited Dallas on Wednesday to attend a Dallas teachers meeting. He represented Dr. A. M. Long, President of the State Board of Education, and attended at the invitation of the Dallas superintendent. The session focused on education issues then pending in Texas.
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W. T. Hanes
Dallas
Mr. Hanes
A. M. Long
State Board of Education
Texas
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