Cameron youth killed in Rt 36 crash near Gustine
Willis Eugene Brantley 19 of Cameron died when his car hit the rear of a truck on State Highway 36 near Gustine Friday at about 3 10 p m. Driver Billy Ray Barrett 20 of Abilene had minor injuries. Barrett was taking Brantley home after visiting in Abilene. Funeral services planned for 3 30 p m Sunday at Green's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev A F Russell officiating. Burial in Pebble Grove Cemetery. Brantley survived by parents seven brothers and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Eugene Brantley
Cameron
Gustine
Comanche
Mr. Brantley
Milam County
Billy Ray Barrett
Abilene
Barrett
Brantley
Rosebud
Marvin Spivey
Chapel of Green
A. F. Russell
First Baptist Church
Pebbie Grove Grove
Maysfield
W. P. Bryan
Boyd Lee White
Brazoria
Sharon Brantley
Milam County Poll Tax Payments Reported by White
Walter White, Milam County tax collector, said 3 938 poll taxes were paid before the February 1 deadline. Last year 5 153 payments. Rockdale sub-station reported 279, Thorndale 124, and Alcoa sub-station 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter White
Milam County
Rockdale
Thorndale
Alcoa
White
Local J C s To Nave Seminar On 7th
Local Junior Chamber of Commerce members plan a seminar in J Cism Monday night February 7 at 7 30 at the country club. Herman Focke of Mexia regional director and Rocky Ford president of the Texas J C s will lead with Jimmy Wiggs local president aiding. The event aims to give Cameron area members new insight into J C activities to apply locally and understand what it means to be active.
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Ford
Jimmy Wiggs
J. C
Cameron
Oss
National Guard Battery C Receives Top Training Award
The National Guard Battery C of Ga0rd Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion earned the Superior award from the National Guard Bureau for 1954 training. Capt. Robert H. Wilds announced the honor during drill in Temple. Four new guardsmen joined in the past two weeks: Frank E. Slavik, George C. Woida, Jock C. Van Winkle, and Milton Harrison, with residences in Cameron Buckholts and nearby areas.
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National Guardanit
Jallery C
Frank E. Slavik
George C. Woida
Jock CC. van, Winkle
Milton Harrison
Metocal
Savik
van Winkleil Harrison
Cameron
Weido
Buckholts
Weida
Cpl
Marvin B. Weido
Battery C
Milam County Resident Dies After Illness
Kimbrel G. C. Kimbrel 63, of Milano, Texas, died Saturday after an extended illness. Born January 28, 1891 in Alabama, he married Maggie Lee Norris in 1912 and moved to Milam County in 1929. Survived by his widow, one brother T. W. Kimbrel of Rogers, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Sunday 2:30 p.m. at Milano Baptist Church. Burial in Milano Cemetery beside Fairheaders noted as nephews.
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Tram Kimbel
Kam
Alabama
Maggie Lee Norris
Holland
Milam County
The
Baptist Church
T. W. Kimbrel
Rogers
Milano
Rev
Caperton
Fairhearers
Heart Association pumps millions into heart research since 1948
Since 1948 the American Heart Association and affiliates have channeled more than 8 million dollars into research aimed at controlling and preventing heart diseases.
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American Heart Association
Five Texas bills push to curb bureaucratic secrecy
The editorial argues creeping secrecy harms taxpayers and cites five Austin bills HB 12 HB 13 HB 18 HB 29 and HB 148 as routes to require open meetings and published financial records. It warns officials face salary forfeiture and removal for failing to publish, stressing public trust and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
P Blic
Austin
John Ben Shepperd
Milam County Reports Communicable Diseases Week
Diseases swept Milam County the week ending January 29 with 159 cases reported to Dr. John Bryson. Street throat and upper respiratory infections led with 50 each, influenza 25, pertussis seven, mumps seven, gonorrhea five, tuberculosis two, pneumonia two, infectious diarrhea two, and three day measles one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
John Bryson
Final Rites Held For A F Robinson At Liberty Church
A F Robinson 72 died Saturday morning at St Edward Hospital. He hailed from Troy South Carolina and moved to Milam County settling in Hanover where he ran a mercantile store for 34 years. Survivors include sons Kelly and Joe both of Hanover. daughters Mrs W I Ditto Hanover and Mrs L J Starr Irving. brothers Dave Robinson Minerva and Rose Robinson Houston. sister Mrs C S Terry Cameron. seven grandchildren. Funeral Sunday January 30 at 3 30 p m at Liberty Church officiated by Rev John C Solomon. Burial in Liberty cemetery with Greens Funeral Directors in charge.
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A. F. Robinson
St. Edward Hospital
Mr. Robinson
Troy
South Carolina
Milam County
Hanover
Kelly Robinson
Joe Robinson
W. I. Ditto
L. J. Starr
Irving
Dave Robinson
Minerva
Rose Robinson
Houston
C. S. Terry
Cameron
Liberty Church
John C. Solomon
Liberty Cemetery
Green
Mrs J M Smith of Ben Arnold Visits City
Mrs J M Smith of Ben Arnold spent Tuesday in the city on business calling at several firms and meeting with local merchants.
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J. M. Smith
Ben Arnold
City Permits Totaling 57499 With Several Large Filings
City building permits in January reached 23422 with 23000 tied to new structures. December 1954 totals rose to 31159, while January 1954 posted 7100. Individual contributions include Woodson Lumber Co 4559, Mrs Marie Whitley 5000, Cameron Grove Baptist Church 1000, J C Johnson 1500, Henry Lippman 239, Gillis Graham 6500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodson Lumber Co
Marie Whitley
C. J. Korstman
Cameron Grove Baptist Church
J. C. Johnson
Henry Lippman
Gillis Graham
Faathandlers Fesare Flan Registration Nears Completion
Wimberly of the State Health Department says 67 people have registered to attend the Foodhandlers school held this week in the Taylor Building. C B Breedlove from Public Health Education leads the five day program with certificates to be awarded on completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DS. Wimberly
State Health Department
Foodhandlers School
Taylor
C. B. Breedlove
Public Health Education Department
Miss Kaulfus Dies Sunday In Rosebud
Miss Kaulfus age 68 died Sunday in Rosebud after birth in Greenvine Washington county. She had served Falls county for many years and is survived by her mother Mrs. Augusta Kaulfus of Rosebud four brothers J J Kaulius E P Kaulius Herman Kaulius of Temple and F J Kaulius of Rosebud three sisters Mrs T J Kasner Mrs Emil Kelm of Rosebud and Mrs Agnes Dryer of Cameron Funeral services at 1 pm Tuesday Feb 1 at Nicholson funeral chapel and 1 30 pm at Salem Lutheran church Terrys Chapel west of Rosebud officiated by Rev W A Moeller.
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Greenvine
Washington County
Falls County
Augusta Kaulfus
Rosebud
E. P. Kaulfus
Herman Kaulius
Temple
J. J. Kaulius
F. J. Kaulius
T. J. Kasner
Emil Kelm
Agnes Dryer
Cameron
Nicholson Funeral Chapel
Salem Lutheran Church
Terrys Chapel
W. A. Moeller
Mrs Pevehouse Funeral Pites Held Monday
Ms L C Pevehouse aged 89 died January 29 in Newton Hospital. Born July 1 1863 she lived in Cameron 21 years and Rogers 40 years. Funeral Monday January 31 at Marek Burns Funeral Home chapel at 2 pm with Rev Aubrey Russell officiating burial in Rogers Texas cemetery. Survivors include three sons six daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers named Jim Coward Jim McGoldrick G A Rankin Arlis Green Alton Green J L Aycock.
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L.C. Pevehouse
Newton Hospital
Ae Peichinen
Cameron
Rogers
Marek- Burns Funeral Home
Aubrey Russell
First Baptist Church
Rogers, Texas
W. M. Pevehouse
Austin
H. M. Pevehouse
Amarillo
Earl Pevehouse
San Antonio
Sam Bean
Gladewater
Ollie M. Smith
Lora Bean
Longview
Mint Rowan
Houston
Jim Coward
Jim McGoldrick
G. A. Rankin
Arlis Green
Alton Green
J. L. Aycock
Mrs Oscar Storey Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Oscar Storey is back at home following several days as a patient at St Edward Hospital.
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Oscar Storey
St. Edward Hospital
Little Lana Donates Savings to 1955 Heart Fund
Seven year old Lana Goodwin of Waco postalizes a heart fund gift by giving $2.58 from her treasure chest to Baylor University president Dr. W R White. She is the youngest child in a widowed family and has rheumatic heart disease treated at Waco Heart Clinic. The gift marks the start of the 1955 Texas Heart Fund drive.
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Little Lana Goodwin
Waco
W. R. White
Baylor University
Texas Heart Fund
Little Lana
Lois Goodwin
Sul Ross
Heart Clinic
Lana
Dr. White
Texas Supreme Court Orders $4,000 Refund in Cotton Picker Case
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Bryan Tractor and Implement Co must refund $4,000 of $5,000 paid by Ed Pagel in 1931 for a cotton picker. The high court upheld lower findings that the machine failed to pick half the cotton and wasted 30 to 35 percent. The salesman allegedly misrepresented the contract as a note and mortgage, not a warranty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Supreme Court
Bryan Tractor and Implement Co
M. Joufty
High Court
Dudce O. D. Graham
Cameron
Gaianam
Pagel
March of Dimes Bucket Brigade raises $705 in Milam County
Hinton H. Pruett chaired the local effort in Milam County with 80 volunteers collecting at two stops on January 29. At the town stop light $423 was raised and $282 on the Temple Highway. A dramatic fire alarm stunt by the local Fire Department and wreckers drew spectators and added $52 to the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton H. Pruett
Canmissign
Milam County
North Houston
New Temple Highway
Pruett
Acution
Council Debates P W A Peters Sewer and Charter
Cameron council discusses selecting charter writers with citizens proposed by aldermen and schedules charter planning with a public vote later. Public works funds under PWA reviewed and a push for water sewer street and garbage projects urged. Parking meter regulation eyed as city budget and tax receipts update show gains and shortfalls.
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Homes
L. Grant
Out
San Antonio
Federal
Public Work Administration
Cameron
Grant Lie FeiMmainer
Gene Blake
Schiller
Griffith
Anders
Robert Weems
Post Office
Blake
Main Street
Billy Blake
Marshall Terry
Alabama
Naomi Needham
Southern Pacific Railroad
Highway 199
Santa Fe Baise
City Poll Tax Figures Reported By City Secretary
One thousand forty seven residents paid their city poll tax before the deadline Kathy Needham city secretary reported. The total is down from 1954 when 1276 paid. Three aldermen will be elected in the coming spring election with a new city charter possibly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Needham
Mrs Marie Legacy Rites Held at St Monica’s Church
Mrs Marie Legacy died at 1 40 Tuesday at St Edward Hospital born in Germany widow of Dan Legacy resided Cameron fifteen years sister of the late Dr Edward Rischar and Miss Rose Rischar survived by one sister Miss Malchen Rischar one brother Ernest Rischar sixteen nieces and nephews Rosary recited Wednesday at the Funeral Chapel funeral Thursday February 3 at 9 30 a m at St Monica Catholic Church interment St Monica Cemetery pallbearers listed under Cameron and local towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Legacy
St. Edward Hospital
Legacy
Germany
Dan Legacy
Cameron
Edward Rischar
Rose Rischar
Malchen Rischar
Ernest Rischar
St. Monica’s Catholic Church
George J. Duda
St. Monica’s Cemetery
Marek Burns
Anton Anderle
Frank Richter, Jr
Matula Lincoln Mondrik
August Kunz
Edmund Boedeker
Rudelp
Michalka
Temple Wins Narrow 6 5 In Yoe Gym Boxing Card
Sixteen fights at Yee High School Gym produced a tight 6 to 5 Temple victory. Exhibition bouts opened with Ada lenderson youths, then team matches featured Temple and Cameron boxers in close decisions and a dramatic knockout by Clayton Canizales in the 24 seconds of the first round. Coach Leo Jackson noted an enthusiastic crowd and planned more bouts later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee High School
Temple
Ada Lenderson
Pat Hunt
Robert Fisford
Robert
Ton Boy
Matt” Barba
Sonny Lueck
Temple Boy
Billy Martin
Yoe Pugalist
Ddie Dohnalik
Cameron Boxer
David Stroud
Temple Inidad
Palamino
Gale Christe
Cameron Ibbie Liesenbe
Kenneth Rowley
Gifton Underwood
Buddy Thompson
Cameron
Fred Phann
Pounder
Henry Brown
Harold Sutton
Cameron Key
Placido Delgado
Ter & Carr
Battler
Wayne Williams
Jack Wietschel
Snuffy
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Charter Commission Names
National Guard
Liberty Church Sun
Mrs. Pevehouse
MOD Bucket Brigade
Henry Leibman
Marvie Caperton
Johnny Anders
W. T. Hanes
Mrs. Marie Legacy
Eli Os
Ralph Pate
Pate
Leslie Ernst
Ernest Harwell
Eddie Williams
Larry Pate
Steve Vanza
Alvin Gibson
Kenneth Caldwell
Cam
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