Funeral Services for W. H. Fletcher Tuesday
W H Fletcher died January 29 1950 at St Edward Hospital after a short illness. He lived in Minerva as railroad agent and later ran a general store. Survivors include his widow and three sons. Rev H E Crone of Temple and Rev R A Brigham of Rockdale will conduct services at Phillips Luckey Chapel in Rockdale at 2:30 p m Tuesday. Burial in L O F cemetery at Rockdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fletcher
St. Edward Hospital
Mr. Fletcher
Minerva
H. E. Crone
Temple
R. A. Brigham
Rockdale
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home
Milam County Cattlemen Plan County Stock Show
About 25 Milam County cattlemen met to outline a county stock show and agricultural display at the courthouse. John Batte of Cameron was named temporary chairman, with plans to involve agriculture teachers and citizens in forming a organizing committee for a Cameron or Rockdale meeting later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
John Batte
Cameron
Rockdale
Dana Monroe
Lyle McDermott
C. O. Angell
James Brock
H. D. Maxwell
Leroy Thompson
Cornelius Titsworth
Buckholts
Dwight Hines
Sharp
J. D. Moore
Cullen Gives $20 000 To March of Dimes
Houston oilman Hugh Roy Cullen donated $20 000 to Harris County March of Dimes, lifting the total to $100 000, half the campaign goal. The drive ends at midnight Tuesday.
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Cullen
March of Dimes
Houston
Hugh Roy Cullen
Harris County
Court House News: Property Transfers and Probate Actions
Marriage records list Blake Levi and Sarah Ann Wilson. Deeds show multiple transfers to Veterans Land Board, J G Puterbaugh, and other buyers with various acreages and prices. Oil and gas lease changes involve Whitehead and Ellison holdings, all totaling modest sums. Probate notes declare the will of Frank Fasel admitted, executor appointed, appraisers named. New car entries include a Chevrolet Pickup and Studebaker models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. McCoy
Veterans Land Board
State of Texas
W. J. Fontaine
James L. Coleman
O. B. Horstmann
P. Sanders
Jack Moore
Mattie Gooden
Sinster J. Kemp
A. G. Perry
A. Fokes
Wm. Kosel
A. W. Buffington
W. J. Nelson
Frank Fasel
F. L. Fasel
Chas. Hicks
W. O. Newton
S. H. McDermott
Automobile Owners List Purchases and Models
A catalog of names with vehicle makes and models including Buick four door sedan Dodge pickup Ford Deluxe Tudor Oldsmobile sedan Plymouth Suburban Lester Pogue Dodge Tudor and more. The list names many individuals and businesses alongside car types such as Ford Custom and Pontiac Chief De Luxe four door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. $. Skinner
Everett Shelton
R. E. Calvert
Claudia Coffey Edmonds
R. H. Flood
R. A. Crawford
Cameron Fruit & Gro. Co
Studebaker
John B. Caire
Oldsmobile
Ira A. Travis
Plymouth
Co. O. Hendrix
Ruth Richardson
Dodge
D. E. Howe
Chevrolet
B. Regenbrecht
Buick
Superior Chemical Company
Plymouth Forder
C. O. Angell
A. H. Hightower
J. C. Hallaman
W. P. Bryan
H. B. Kaulbach
Mrs. Wenck Faces Murder Charge in Hearne Chief’s Death
Hearne Texas January 28 Mrs Lucile Wenck to stand trial in district court for murder in the death of Hearne chief of police Slick Miller on October 6 A jury of 100 men has been summoned to begin proceedings Monday January 30 Bail was denied and she remains in Franklin jail County Attorney Bill Palmes will lead the prosecution with John R Grace as his partner Defense is Ben Parten of Franklin The Miller family has added two more lawyers to assist in the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Lucile Wenck
John R. Grace
Ben Parten
Franklin
Miller
May Act Today Unless Miners Resume Work
A White House official indicated President Truman may intervene in the coal crisis within 48 hours if miners do not resume work. Field reports show little chance of a mass return to the pits. about a quarter of John L. Lewis’s United Mine Workers have been on an unauthorized strike for three weeks and plan to continue. Negotiations with operators and the UMW are set to begin Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Truman
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Wanda Rae McDonald Engaged to Frank James Stewart
Mr and Mrs W C McDonald announce the engagement of their daughter Wanda Rae to Frank James Stewart son of Mr and Mrs J F Stewart of Ennis. The wedding is planned for April.
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W. C. McDonald
Wanda Rae
Frank James Stewart
J. F. Stewart
Ennis
Veterans urged to invest in U S Savings Bonds
Texas veterans are urged to save NSLI dividends by buying U S Savings Bonds. Nathan Adams of Dallas announces a statewide drive starting January 16 with 700000 Texas veterans and 1500 posts distributing literature and coordinating locally. The campaign promotes Use It Wisely Buy U S Savings Bonds and aims for long term financial security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Texas
Nathan Adams
Dallas
State Savings Bonds
Adams
Southwestern Bell Guest Visited McLean Home
Bill Brock of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. San Antonio was a business guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McLean on Wednesday of this week, engaging in informal discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Brock
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
San Antonio
J. M. McLean
Tommy Tomasek Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Mrs. Henry Tomasek hosted a party for her son Tommy on Thursday January 19. The seven year old was joined by several school friends as sandwiches cake cookies and soft drinks were served. He received many useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tomasek
Tommy
Boys Earned Medals For Notable Effort In Competition
The report praises the boys for a standout performance that clearly merited recognition. It highlights teamwork, effort, and a spirit of fair play, noting the positive impact on the community and school pride.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milam County Cattlemen
Court House News
Delphya Scott
Blake Levi
Sarah Ann Wilson
Richard Ellison
C. E. Whitehead
Sim C. Souther
Horace Bozeman
Gilbert Cribbs
Seth N. Corley
Chevrolet Pickup
L. T
Johnnie Slavik
Lester E. Pogue
J. L. Taylor & Company
Chicago
New York
J. P. Werner
Cameron, Texas
The
Cameron Herald
Mrs. Wenck
the Daily
Lewis
UMW Chieftain
Mother Earth
Longfellows
Henry J. Taylor
ABC Network
Fisher
John Muse Motor Company
North Fannin
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