Scout Troop 54 Tracks Tenderfoot Progress
Boy Scout Troop 54 met at the Scout Hut January 24 with leaders L. W. Smith and J. R. Poole. Seven scouts Edward Brady Kenneth Cryer Dick Jenness W K Leonard Tozh Fonville Max Shuemate Johnny Green passed the tenderfoot test under supervision of Smith and Arthur Martin. Overnight studies of tenderfoot requirements occurred January 15 and 22, with the next meeting scheduled for January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Smith
J. R. Poole
Edward Brady
Kenneth Cryer
Dick Jenness
W. K. Leonard
Tozh Fonville
Max Shuemate
Johnny Green
Arthur Martin
Mrs Alele Slama Returns to Washington Duties
Miss Alele Slama, who has been visiting her mother and relatives for six weeks, has returned to her duties with the Government in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alele Slama
Washington, D. C
Mrs Maudie Chambers Reported Ill at St Edwards Hospital
Friends are advised that Mrs Maudie Chambers is ill and receiving treatment at St Edwards Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Frank Shafer Visit Cameron This Week
Mr and Mrs Frank Shafer of Hanover visited in Cameron this week, sharing time with local friends and sightseeing around town.
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Frank Shafer
Hanover
Cameron
Winona Moseley Visits Cameron for Weekend Family Time
Miss Winona Moseley of Houston spent the weekend in Cameron visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Moseley and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Moseley
Houston
Cameron
Curtis Moseley
Funeral for Army Air Fighter Wednesday
The body of Capt. Billy Butte Bryan arrives in Cameron at 3 15 a m over the Santa Fe on Tuesday January 25. The 22 year old pilot died in a transport plane crash near London July 2 1945 after serving in Europe. Survived by father John Bryan Cameron sister Judith Ellen Bryan and widow Mrs W A Guild of Austin. Full military honors expected with local veterans and Air Corps escort.
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the Daily
Billy Butte Bryan
Cameron
Santa Fe
Capt
Bryan
John Bryan
London
France
England
Europe
Germany
Marek- Burns
Air Corps
Capt. Bryan
Waco
Judith Ellen Bryan
W. A. Guild
Austin
Card of Thanks for Loss of Father and Grandfather
The Mitchell family thanks friends for deeds and kind words during their bereavement. Mrs. R. E. Mitchell and family express deep gratitude for support after the loss of their father and grandfather.
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R. E. Mitchell
Shamrock Hotel Opens With Striking Diner Pricing Plan
The Shamrock Hotel prepares an invitation only opening day for St Patrick's with dine in Emerald, Shamrock and Grecian rooms at 42 dollars per person and 33 dollars in Pine Grill and smaller rooms. Invitations mailed within ten days and hosted by owner Glenn H McCarthy. After opening day prices drop to normal levels at other fine restaurants.
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Glenn H. McCarthy
Shamrock
Houston Chronicle
1949 Cotton Quotes Call For Solution
Washington January 26 House agricultural readers moved to pass stop gap cotton legislation. An agriculture subcommittee recessed its hearing to study a resolution limiting 1949 cotton plantings from being used to fix future production quotas. Pace said the measure aligns with Brannan’s recommendation and will be taken up at a closed session tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Pace
D-Ga
Brannan
Day clubs for night workers, a social proposal
A concise editorial urges creation of daytime clubs to serve workers with late shifts. It argues such spaces would offer rest, networking, and affordable recreation for people whose schedules fall outside traditional hours.
Crackdown In Rent Evictions Tactics Across Cities
President Truman warned landlords cannot mass evict tenants to oppose rent control bills. Rent Director Tighe Woods said he would seek court orders to restrain evictions of innocent tenants. Landlord groups in seven cities planned actions affecting over 20,000 families as protests.
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Chicago
Truman
Tighe E. Woods
Washington
Tulsa preacher collapses from heart attack during rent control fight
Rev. Wallace J. Murphy, leader of the Tulsa Property Association’s drive against Federal rent controls, collapsed in his office and was taken home. He pledged to continue the campaign even from a sick bed.
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Tulsa
Okla
Wallace J. Murphy
Tulsa Property Association
Murphy
Tulsa eviction plan tied to rent control debate
The mass eviction action started at Tulsa Oklahoma was criticized as a poor approach to addressing rent control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Mrs Lula Rogers and Florine Visit Temple Family
Mrs Lula Rogers and her daughter Florine spent Wednesday visiting in Temple at the home of her son J. C. Hovis and his wife.
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Lula Rogers
Florine
Roger
J. C. Hovis
Temple
Local Visitations and Wedding Remarks from Yarrellton
Yarrellton residents report visits from Raymond Barker and family of Rockdale. Raymond Batla Jr recovers from chicken pox at home. The community notes a church wedding for Lelia Batte and Joe Hickman with Rev R L South as diner guest. Multiple familiar visits are recorded with remarks of improvement in several homes.
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Raymond Barker
Rockdale
Nannie Wilkerson
Raymond Batla, Jr
C. E. Russell
J. H. Richerson
Rosebud
Clarence Colburn
Ella Gene
Wallace
Lelia Lee Batte
Joe Hickman
Rev. R. L. South
Frank Griffin
Charlie Griffin
G. W. Blansett
Walter Blansett
Goose Creek
Rev. South
John Foster
Draft relief limits exams February and March
The local draft office announced no prospective draftees will be sent for physical examination during February and March. In January only one induction was reported with 14 going for physical.
Scientists Seek Gas Substitute Shoeware Promise
Scientists explore alternatives to gasoline and propose footwear as a surprising substitute. The remark frames shoes as a practical, low tech option amid ongoing energy debates.
Quiet People Speak Softly in Silent Years
A historical breeze notes how quiet citizens refrain from loud actions yet influence events through patient restraint and measured gestures within a changing society. The piece highlights subtle leadership and quiet diplomacy shaping communal outcomes.
Increasing Costs Urge Quick Moves to Cover Expenses
Business owners face rising operating costs requiring rapid actions to sustain cash flow. Managers weigh price adjustments, supplier talks, and efficiency drives to weather mounting expenses.
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Southern Select
Galveston-Houston Breweries, Inc
Galveston, Texas
Fred Lazek
Army Air Fighter
Shamrock Diners
Preacher
Richter
Hes
Worth Brewing CO
Dallas
Yarrellton News
Mls
Robert Mitchum
Barbara Bel
Geddes
Robert Preston
Cameron Theatre
Western Adventure
Milam Theatre
Emory B. Camp Insurance
Texas
G. I. Loans
Oldsmobile
Ferneuite Oldsmobile
Olds
Ldsmobile
Mitchan Auto Supply Company
South Houston
Cameron, Texas
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