Milam County Sends 157 Men to Armed Services in 1953
Milam County reports 157 men inducted into the armed services in 1953. Local board No. 92 notes 247 registrations, 218 preinduction exams, and 2,583 registrants with 84 under 18 12. Inductions peaked in January with 35, then 68 in spring months, 17 in February, plus others in April and May.
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Milam County
Armed Service
August G. Kunz
Kunz
Selective Service System
Board
Milam
Johnson Home Destroyed By Fire
Rev E L Johnson Baptist minister lived with his family at 1201 North Rusk when a fire destroyed their home on Wednesday December 23. Fire marshal John Eanes said a small heater likely started the blaze as Cameron Fire Department fought flames for about an hour. damage was about 7000 dollars with total loss of the house and contents.
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E. L. Johnson
North Rusk
John Eanes
Banes
William A. Allison Buried In Marlow Cemetery Sunday
Funeral services for William E. Allison 82 were held Sunday December 27 at the Marlow Baptist Church with Rev. Matthews officiating. He died at his home Saturday at 9 30 a m after declining health. survivors include wife Lottie Stevens. sons Eddie and Archie. daughters Mrs C L Posey and Mrs Ross Posey. 18 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren and several step relatives. Burial followed in Marlow Cemetery with Green funeral directors in charge.
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William E. Allison
Marlow
Allison
Mr. Allison
Lee County
Texas
May Quinney
Lottie Stevens
Eddie Allison
Cameron
Archie Allison
Oxnard
Calif
C. L. Posey
Thrall
Ross Posey
Filmer Wasterman
Cleburne
Marlow Baptist Church
Rev. Matthews
A. F. Russell
First Baptist Church
Marlow Cemetery
Green
George Jones
Max Westerman
H. L. McClerran
S. W. McClarran, Jr
Morris Coward
Clyde Baker
Final Rites Held Here December 28 For Troy Cooper
Troy J. Cooper 67 died December 22 at Newton Memorial Hospital after a two day stay. Funeral services were held December 28 at Green's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Aubrey F. Russell and Rev. Frank M. Newton officiating. Burial followed at Little River Cemetery. Born April 3, 1886 in Milam County, he lived in the area most of his life and farmed in Maysfield and Branchville. Surviving: brothers Willard and Grady Cooper of Cameron and Seth Cooper of Iowa, Louisiana. sisters Mrs. Walter Wiese of Calvert and Miss Eula Cooper of Victoria. Pallbearers: W. T. White, W. C. Freeman, Roy Newton, Doc Thweatt, Gilford Thweatt, Leroy Massengale.
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Troy J. Cooper
Newton Memorial Hospital
Chapel of Green’s Funeral Home
Aubrey F. Russell
First Baptist Church
Frank M. Newton
Bellaire
Texas
Little River Cemetery
Mr. Cooper
Mil
W.C. Freeman
Roy Newton
Doc Thweatt
Gilford Thweatt
Leroy Massengale
Ernest Roy Gilleland
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Cameron
Millard Brown
Rockdale
H. M. Rowley
Full Gospel Tabernacle Church
C. P. Robison
Assembly of God Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Green
Gilleland
North Fannin Street
Tracy
Milam County
Nila Gilleland
Inez Gilleland
Lena Horton
Brooks Gilleland
Dallas
F McGary Funeral Service Held in Corsicana
Franklin McGary 52 died December 21 at St Edward Hospital. His funeral was held December 24 at Corley Funeral Chapel in Corsicana with Rev. Jack Goff officiating, burial in Hamilton-Beamon Cemetery. Survived by son Frank McGary of the Army and daughter Mrs. J W Freeman of Houston.
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McGary
St. Edward Hospital
Corsicana
Corley
Jack Goff
Hamilton-Beamon Cemetery
Frank McGary
United States Army
J. W. Freeman
Houston
Veterans urged to apply for 1948 dividends
The Veterans Administration warns many World War II veterans with National Service Life Insurance in force three months before 1947 end have not claimed 1948 dividends. Eligible veterans must apply, with transferral to the Dallas VA District Office or visit County Service Officer H. B. McClellen.
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Veterans Administration
H. B. MecClellen
Veterans Administration District Office
Commerce Street
Dallas
Church Meetup Invites Readers To Next Sunday Service
A brief notice invites readers to attend services at a church of their choice next Sunday, encouraging participation across denominations and encouraging community involvement.
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Church OF Your Choice
Church OF
Choice
February Draft Quota Marked as Smallest in 18 Months
State Selective Service head quarters announced a February draft quota of 1010 the smallest monthly call in 18 months for Texas. Brigadier General Paul L Wakefield said local boards must fill the February call with men 20 or older and may induct 19 year olds if needed. He projected higher draft calls between now and July with more men leaving service next fiscal year. Volunteers are inducted ahead of others.
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Selective Service
Texas
Paul L. Wakefield
Wakefield
Esslinger Ends Christmas Visit With Family Friends
Sara Esslinger, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Esslinger, spends Christmas holidays with her parents and friends while a freshman at Texas State College for Women in Denton.
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Sara Esslinger
Andrew Esslinger
Texas State College For Women At
Denton
Caldwell Brothers Injured In Local Traffic Crash
Eugene Gee Massey 23 and Jim Hardy Massey 16 of Caldwell are in critical condition at St. Edward Hospital after a Tuesday afternoon crash on Texas Highway 36 four miles from the Milam County line. A 1946 Ford left the road and struck a tree. both ambulances transported them, and the car was a total loss.
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Eugene Gee Massey
Jim Hardy Massey
Caldwell
St. Edward Hospital
Otis Hildebrand
Cameron
Hilderbrand
Massey
Texas Highway 36
Milam County
Phillips - Lucky Ambulance
Rockdale
Harvey-Schiller Ambulance
Hildebrand
Mrs. Rube Johnson Wins Rockdale Home Decoration Contest
The Rockdale Texas judging panel awarded first prize to Mrs. Rube Johnson for best home decorations, second to Mrs. J. C. Brashear Jr., and third to Mrs. W. R. Newton. Honorable mentions went to Mrs. Bill Burns and Mrs. M. A. Hearne as other entrants and non entrants contributed to Cameron’s Christmas display effort.
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Rube Johnson
Rockdale
Texas
E. 11Th Street
J. C. Brashear, Jr
N. Houston St
W. R. Newton
E. 15Th Street
Bill Burns
W. 23Rd Street
M. A. Hearne
W. Ath St
Funeral Services Held Here For Alwin Denker
Alwin Denker aged 50 died at 1:40 am Sunday at St. Edward Hospital after months of declining health. Services set for 2 pm Monday at 1st Presbyterian Church with Rev. John C. Solomon officiating. Burial in Hill Cemetery with Green Funeral Directors in charge. Denker, born January 31, 1903 in Milam County, lived in Sharp Community before moving to Cameron in 1928 and worked in the grocery business until last year. Survived by his mother Minnie Denker of Cameron, three sisters Mrs. Max Prokish of Cameron, Mrs. Hulda Wittmar of Cat Springs, Mrs. Ida Laffere of Cameron, four brothers Edwin of Houston, Otto and Harrold (Hard) Denker of Buckholts, and Arnold Denker of Seguin. Pallbearers listed.
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Alwin Denker
St. Edward Hospital
1St Presbyterian Church
John C. Solomon
Hill
Green
Mr. Denker
Milam County
Sharp
Cameron
Denker
Minnie Denker
Max Prokish
Hulda Wittmar
Cat Springs
Ida Laffere
Edwin Denker
Houston
Otto Denker
Harrd Denker
Buckholts
Arnold Denker
Seguin
Drayton Meane
Alvin Dusek
Henry Dakel
Emil Boedeker
James Watson
Judd Davis
Ernest Bac
Rnuse
V. J. Kubecka
Last Rites Held December 26 For Mrs Allie Chambers
Funeral services were held at 10 a m Saturday December 26 for Mrs Allie Chambers at Mark Burns Funeral Chapel with Rev Aubrey F Russell officiating and burial in Oak Hill Cemetery She died December 24 in Jewton Memorial Hospital She was born February 5 1880 in Franklin and had lived in Cameron for 50 years Survivors include daughter Mattie Ruth Baird two brothers three sisters and two grandchildren Pallbearers were Joe Matulas Richter Black Cruz Lester and Moore
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Allie Chambers
Mark Burns
Aubrey F. Russell
First Baptist Church
Bural
Oak Hill Cemeery
Chambers
Jewton Memorial Hospital
Franklin
Cameron
Mattie Ruth Baird
Ausin
James P. Linam
Maysfield
Mattie Griffin
Mamie Parker
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Jen 1i Brown
Waco
Emmett Streetman
Danad Streetman
Austin
Joe Matulas
Il? Richter
Carl C. Black
E. Cruz
Ray Lester
J. \. Moore
Baylor Students Home for Christmas Holidays
Baylor University students home for the Christmas holidays include Virginia Graham Bryce McClellen Norvine Holder Kate McLane and Ann Bradbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor University
Virginia Graham
Bryce McClellen
Norvine Holder
Kate McLane and
Ann Bradbury
Texas Holiday Death Toll Shows Sharp National Toll
Nationwide three day Christmas fatality record stands at 545 with Texas reporting 103 violent deaths. Texas traffic fatalities rose to 51 while non traffic accidents total 29 and homicides 23. The period runs from December 23 to January 1 with totals rising.
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Yale
National Safety Council
Texas
Fire Dept Battles Freezing Blaze In Cameron Home
In Cameron frazil weather the fire department fought an early morning blaze that destroyed Homer Harris's five room home on North Central Street. Fire marshall John Eanes pegged losses at about ten thousand dollars with contents total loss and origin undetermined. Fire crews checked the area again at seven oclock.
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Homer Harris
North Central Street
Cameron Volunteer Fire Department
John Eanes
Eanes
Henderson returns home for holidays from Texas
John Henderson a UT Austin sophomore is spending the holiday season with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John B. Henderson and with friends, enjoying time at home.
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John Henderson
University of Texas
John B. Henderson
Milam 1953 Rainfall Totals 42.51 Inches
Milam County ended 1953 with 42.51 inches of rainfall, well above the 34.64 inch average. A recent slow soaking weekend added .18 inches, continuing a moist year that aided farmers after 1952 drought conditions.
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Milam
Cameron
Milam County
Malam
Volunteers Needed For Milam MOD Drive
Milam County joins the national March of Dimes drive with Mrs. Cynthia Lange calling for more volunteers. The campaign runs January 2 through January and includes the Mothers March on Polio in the final week. Local chairmen are named in communities across Milam County. Baylor University senior Raymond McLeod visits during Christmas holidays.
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Milam County
Cynthia Lange
MOD
March of Dimes
Cameron Good Fellows Help Needy Families
The Cameron Good Fellows group comprising Methodist men, Lion’s Club, and Cameron Volunteer Fire Dept distributes Christmas boxes with toys and goodies to about sixty needy families in Cameron. Dr. Mark C. Magers of First Methodist Church notes all families were contacted and assisted. toys were donated locally and repaired by members.
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Good Fellows of
Cameron
Lion’s Club
Karnowski Family Welcomes Pamela for Christmas Visit
Mr and Mrs F G Karnowski and daughter Pamela of Alcoa Tennessee arrived in Cameron Monday evening to spend the Christmas holidays with Mr and Mrs Frank Michalka and Mr and Mrs Frank Karnowski.
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F. G. Karnowski
Pamela
Alcoa
Tennessee
Cameron
Frank “Michalka
Frank Karnowski
John M. McDonald Funeral Rites Held Friday
John M. McDonald aged 82 died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday. He was born January 2 1872 in Milam County near Backholts and lived in the county all his life. A farmer and lifelong Methodist, he was a 48 year Odd Fellows member. Funeral services were Friday December 25 1955 at 2 30 p m from Green's Chapel with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Survivors include his widow five sons and five daughters and eleven other relatives.
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John M. McDonald
Milam County
Backholts
Mr. McDonald
Methodist Church
Odd Fellows Lodge
Chapel of Green
Oak Hill
Sharp High School Senior Class New Year Party
The Sharp High School senior class sponsors a New Year’s Community party January 2, 1954, in the school gym. Music directed by Mark Towery of Salty. Proceeds go to the Senior Class Fund. Public cordial invitation extended.
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Sharp High School
Bobby Lawrence
Mark Towery
Salty
Freshman Kay Mondrik Visits UT Family During Holidays
Kay Mondrik a University of Texas freshman spends the holiday season with her parents Mr and Mrs A J Mondrik. The piece notes the family gathering and mentions UT location and the festive period.
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Kay Mondrik
University of Texas
Mrs
A. J. Mondrik
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Armed Services
William A. Allison
Troy
Gooper
F. McGary
Franklin McGary
Green Funeral Home
Caldwell Brothers
Joe Anderson
E. 13Th Street
Jack DuBois
15Th St
Dana Monroe
39Th St
F. E. Jackson
E. Nash Street
Dewey McElwrath
Central St
Fire Department
Ernest Gilleland
of Our County Campaign
Baileyville
Richard Ellison
Harold Fuchs
Burlington
Fred Hodges
John Solomon
Davilla
Clyde Moore
Gause
Juanita Thomas
Jones Prairie
Robert Glenn
W. T. White
Milano
R. L. Mills
Minerva
A. J. Jenkins
W. T. Pearson Jr
San Gabriel
Hope Camp, Jr
Thorndale
Leon Towery
Otis Charles
George Lamb
Clarkson
John Matyastik
Conoley
Pabe Survant
Yarrellton
Buster Griffin
Raymond McLeod
R. G. McLeod
Sallie McDonald
McDonald
Temple
W. ©. McDonald
Eugene McDonald
Port Arthur
Ed McDonald
Freeport
Willard Chapman
A. Clark
A. L. Chapman
Verna Taylor
Drumright
Oklahoma
Frank Hellgatter
Fletcher McDonald
Roy McDonald
Plainview
Jerry McDonald
Cross Plains
L. N. McDonald
Buckhous
Charlie McDonald
California
Ina Ross
Hardesty
Elvie Gob
Reevesville
Indiana
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