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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
6
The Daily Herald cites L. W. Smith as government observer for the Community Public Service Company. January rainfall totals reach 7.43 inches with 0.70 inches from Wednesday to Thursday. Cameron area reports 32 to 34 degree temperatures and a forecast for warmer, clearer skies.
A reader warns against quick moral condemnation and self righteous attitudes pointing out that those who judge others may face judgment themselves and urging humility before strife and life.
The Hoyte Home Demonstration Club met January 4 at Mrs. Earl Angell’s home with ten members and two visitors. Mrs. John McClaren led the meeting with prayer, members sang, and new member Mrs. Houston was welcomed. The program covered shrub diseases and control as they enjoyed pie and coffee.
Any make radio repaired. Call 104 for Parma Radio Service.
Frank J Tomek Cameron community committeeman shows a sample of Dixie Wonder Peas at 30 inches on his Milam County farm. Tomek grows 35 acres in peas with uniform stand and growth and seeded 50 more acres later. County official Alva E Sanders notes soil building with winter legumes and phosphate and plans to publish results this fall.
Senator and Mrs Kyle Vick will travel from Austin to Waco to be with Mrs Berry as word comes that Col George Matthews Shelton died suddenly in California. Shelton a retired U S Army colonel born in McLennan County served in the Philippines and was decorated for action there. He leaves his wife, two sons and two daughters. Funeral plans were not yet set.
HN Philip Ermis returns from a 3% day furlough in San Diego California. He joined the navy two years ago and after boat training served as a hospital corpsman. He attends school in California and expects a May diploma. He is the son of Mrs Frances Michna of Cameron.
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Shelton 65 native of Milam County were held at First Methodist Church Rogers. She died Monday January 24 at her Rogers home and burial followed in Rogers Cemetery. She leaves eight sons five daughters two brothers and four sisters eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. pallbearers listed.
The Bakers left Cameron early in the week to pursue opportunities in Houston and will be fondly remembered by many friends there and at home.
Rep. Mahon urges Sec Brannan to set 90 percent parity for 1949 grain sorghum. He says prompt action would allow West Texas land now used for cotton to grow grain sorghum, aligning with plans to curtail cotton production. Parity ensures farmer purchasing power comparable to base period 1909 to 1914.
Mr and Mrs Tom Hobson and daughter Karen of Austin spent the weekend in Cameron and attended the marriage ceremony of Dorothy Ann Perrin to Fred Carroll with family and friends in attendance.
Miss Lois Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Brown of Maysfield is undergoing surgery at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston.
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Keeney and their son Stephen of Fort Worth visited Mrs. C. N. Green over the weekend. Mrs. Keeney is the former Peggy Green of Cameron, and the party also called on relatives in Austin.
I W Smith reports Cameron has raised 815 for the March of Dimes with bad weather hurting the drive. Extension decisions hinge Friday as Roger Maddox and Smith discuss continuing effort, though extension seems unlikely and county totals lag far behind the goal, outpacing county 1948 contributions.
Government issued guidance titled How to Treat a Black Eye drew attention for its practical tips but commentators questioned its usefulness. Analysts suggest a companion explanation of causes and context would help readers understand the injury and its social implications.
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