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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
7
Forecasters predict clear skies and colder conditions by Wednesday after a fast moving cold front enters the Panhandle. Rain and fog affected central Texas Tuesday morning while the Gulf region is not yet reached by the norther. No severe weather expected, but temps drop with lingering clouds and light showers in western areas.
Mrs I C Myers 23 of Aransas Pass gave birth under a Kimble county highway bridge 40 miles west of Fredericksburg. The newborn died from exposure while the mother suffered burns and double pneumonia and remained unconscious in a Fredericksburg hospital tonight. her husband sought work in Aransas Pass and assisted at the birth.
The piece explores Anglo Saxon superstition about New Year visits and the modern urge to gather with family attend watch services and greet the year with noise bells and Auld Lang Syne. It contrasts joyous celebration with nostalgic reluctance and hopeful resolve for a better future.
An ancient Chinese custom requires all debts be settled by New Year’s Eve or the debtor and creditor face disgrace. Counting-houses stay open past midnight as tradespeople with lit candles rush through streets to collect. Creditors are said to hold onto money only while their candles stay lit.
Americans find a pile of broken crockery on New Year’s morning curious. The Danish custom invites revelers to toss dishes at friends’ doors, then be invited in for coffee and doughnuts, marking hospitality and a homeowner’s warm welcome.
A famed line praises a gift described as rich lace curtains that cost nothing, attributed to C. G. Leland in a reflective remark by the Frost. The quotation underscores generosity and beauty without price.
Union representatives of the Communication Workers and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company agreed on a weekly pay rise of 3 to 6 dollars. The planned strike in several states including Texas was called off after continuous negotiations in St Louis. The Cameron exchange would have mostly shut down without emergency service.
Claude Robinson faced a district court trial on an indictment charging assault with intent to murder Charlie Landis, owner of a Rockdale cafe. The forenoon focused on selecting jurors.
Mr and Mrs Hershel Monroe of Texas City were weekend guests of friends and relatives in Cameron.
Beauford McRoberts of the Huntsville state fish hatchery reports 12 500 fish delivered for stock tanks and small lakes in Milam County. He notes 4 000 fish were sent December 1 to Thorndale and Rockdale and 3 500 went to Cameron on December 21.
Kerrville December 17 Schreiner Institute announces promotions for Clyde Dodson son of C N Dodson to First Lieutenant Band Company and L J ONeill son of Leo J ONeill to Technical Sergeant Company B both second year students based on superior achievement in military and academic standards.
Mr and Mrs Robert Lange of Austin spent a few days at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Manley last week. They welcomed their new granddaughter Janet Ann Manley born December 18. The Langes are both employed at the Confederate Home in Austin.
In Austin on December 21, U.S. Attorney General Tom C. Clark asked the Supreme Court for permission to file a suit asserting federal paramount rights to submerged lands off Texas and Louisiana coasts. Texas Governor Beauford H. Jester Attorney General Price Daniel and Land Commissioner Bascom Giles denounced the move as centralization and nationalization of land and minerals.
Mr and Mrs E A Oliver Sr entertain as guests their children Mr and Mrs E A Oliver Jr of Port Lavaca Mr and Mrs F W Toland and daughter Maudine of San Antonio Leonard Oliver City Editor of the Houston Chronicle and P B Oliver with the Missouri Pacific in Houston during the holiday season
Mrs John Zalesky remains a surgery patient at Newton Memorial Hospital and is reported to be doing well. The brief note indicates stable condition and continued recovery.
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