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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1955

Page

7

National Scout Camps Value Report News Note

A government or industry brief notes that there are 1,200 Boy Scout camps nationwide with an estimated value of 45 million dollars.

Texas Beef Council Promotes Beef Spending Among Homemakers

In 1954 the Texas Beef Council formed last fall to boost beef purchase by homemakers. It informs about lesser known cuts that are nutritious and tasty, showing housewives they can get more value from beef. The council is supported by Texas cattle producers contributing to the promotion program.

Texas Beef Council Texas

Moore Services Set. Rites at Little Flock Cemetery

Interment, under Skinners Funeral Home Rogers, will be at Little Flock cemetery. Survivors include wife Minnie Jordan Moore, daughters Grace Horstmann of Cameron and Hazel Weems of Texarkana, brothers Luther Moore of Rogers and Owen Moore of Temple, four and-daughters, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Coleman Duncum, Jim Crouch of Cameron, Jess Cobb, Harry Simms of Rogers, Casey Shilling, Lester Lawhorn of Temple, Billy Evans of Rosenberg, Raymond Hample Jr. of McGregor.

Skinners Funeral Home Rogers Little Flock Minnie Jordan Moore Grace Horstmann Cameron Hazel Weems Texarkana Luther Moore Owen Moore Temple Coleman Duncum Jim Crouch Jess Cobb Harry Simms Casey Shilling Lester Lawhorn Billy Evans Rosenberg Raymond Hample, Jr McGregor

Lateworthy Birthday Marks Boy Scouts 45th Anniversary

The passage celebrates Boy Scouts of America observing Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12. Since 1910 Scouting has enriched over 22.75 million youths and 960,000 adults as leaders, with 2.7 million boys in ranks. Dr. Arthur A. Schuck urges training youths for leadership, patriotism, and fitness through Scouting in cooperation with homes, schools, and churches.

Toy Scouts of America Arthur A. Schuck

Mary Ann Vansa-Albert Vraze Marry in Church Ceremonies

Miss Mary Ann Vansa daughter of Mr and Mrs John Vansa Jr and Albert Vrazel son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Vrazel were married Tuesday morning at SS Cyril and Methodus Church in Mara. They exchanged vows, with Miss Bernice Vansa as maid of honor, and a reception followed at Mara. The couple will reside in Yarrellton where he farms.

Mary Ann Vansa Albert Vraze John Vansa, Jr Albert Vrazel Lawrence Vrazel Ss, Cyril & Methodus Mara Bernice Vansa Wis Maid of Honr Maid of Honor Steve Vansa Alfred Vrazel Marak

Real Estate Prices Faltered Across Major Market Area

A four month market report shows prices in a key region fell about one percent through November 1 1954. The release notes general softness in the real estate sector with investment activity subdued and listings remaining steady.

Lexas

Farmland Values Vary by Region in November Market

The article notes broad regional shifts in farm land prices with gains in the central Corn Belt and along the eastern seaboard while most states see moderate decreases. Texas falls two percent or more, and mountain and Pacific coast regions show the largest declines near fifteen percent from peak levels. Weather, crop yields, and credit conditions drive the changes.

Seaboard Texas Mountain Pacific Coast Southeastern South

District 27-08 Cage Roundup: Basketball Standings Shift

Georgetown and Belton lead the district with 4-1 records in 22-AA. Cameron moves into a share of second with Rockdale and Rosebud at 2-3, while Taylor sits at 1-4. The second round begins as Cameron hosts etown and Rosebud visits Belton, with Rockdale traveling to Taylor.

Cameron Rockdale Rosebud Taylor Georgetown Belton Etown Cameron Yoremen Roseaud Rockdale Cove Gorracown Mt Rockdale

Sharp FFA Chapter Displays At Houston Fat Stock Show

Sharp FFA members Garlon Lawrence Howard Lee Pierce and John Robert Caffey attend the Houston Fat Stock Show with Shorthorn and Hereford steers. Dwight Hine leads the group during the calves entries as the Sharp FFA and FHA Charters head to Houston rodeo events on Saturday February 5.

Sharp Ffa Houston Garlon Lawrence Howard Lee Pierce John Robert Caffey Caffey Lawrence Dwight Hine FHA

Mrs. A. W. Harriss Celebrates 90th Birthday

Mrs. A W Harriss was honored with a dinner on her 90th birthday at the home of her sons C D Harris and Eugene Harriss in Houston on January 20. A niece from Bryan and Mrs Lloyd Mitchell of Houston attended. Harris is said to have good vision and an alert mind and enjoys radio to attend church. She taught the first Briary school in 1885 and was formerly Augusta Wimberly. She later lived in Clarkson, Cameron, and Houston after her husband’s death.

A. W. Harriss C. D. Harris Eugene Harris Houston John A. Blassenz Bryan Lloyd Mitchell Harris Harriss Briary Augusta Wimberly Clarkson Cameron

Cpl Hamilton Participates in Exercise Follow Me

Cpl Jerry D. Hamilton, stationed at Fort Eustis with the 61st Transportation Truck Company, takes part in a three month simulated atomic warfare maneuver at Fort Benning Georgia. His wife Georgia resides in Williamsburg Virginia and his parents live in Cameron Texas.

Fort Benning Jerry D. Hamilton Georgia Pocahontas St Williamsburg Hamilton Fort Eustis 61St Transportation Truck Company C. W. Henderson W. 12Th St Cameron Texas

Legislative Faces Tax and Water Legislation Push

The House operates on a cash basis and faces possible deficiencies without tax measures. New tax bills seek a one cent gas deduction per 1000 cu ft, one cent cigarette tax, and beer tax rise to 6.30 per barrel. Water policy looms large as irrigation needs loom for farmers, while Insurance Commission reforms target casualty risk, asset valuations, and consumer protections.

House of Representatives Revenue and Taxation Committee Texas Insurance Commission Life, Fire, and Casualty Insurance Committee

Consumer buying power seen high for year by analysts

Agricultural economist Dr T R Timm of Texas A and M College surveyed farm product demand for the year. Indications show homemakers will spend about six dollars of every nineteen on meat, with cattle prices perhaps easing and livestock spending likely to reduce meat purchases relative to overall food spending.

T. R. Timm Th Agricultural Execuccais Texas A & M College

Lely Moore Funeral

Lely Moore aged 79 of Purges died at Anne Ray. A resident of Milam County for 49 years he was an elder in the Rose Church of Christ for more than 30 years. Funeral services set for Sunday January 30 at 3 p m at the Church of Christ in Rogers with Raymond Morgan and J Ed Ded Weems of Temple officiating.

Lely Moore Anne Ray Eles Cae Fk Va Ee Hemes de Floc Temple Milam County Roe*s Church of Christ Church of Christ In Rogers Raymond Morgan J. Edded Weems Temple Offi

Mrs A J Diver Dies at 78 in Rockdale

Funeral services were held for Mrs. A. J Pete Diver 78 at Phillips and Luckey chapel Rockdale with Harwell of the Church of… Burial followed. Survivors include husband A J Diver two daughters Mrs William Cline and Mrs Iva Smith of Houston four sons Irvin Smith Clyde Coulter and James Diver all of Houston one sister Mrs Dora Carroll of Conroe and 13 grandchildren nine great.

A. J Pete Diver Phillips and Luckey Chapel Rockdale Harwell Church of Ciaticy Conpatery Teckdale

Dixie Theatre Presents Young at Heart in Rockdale

The Dixie Theatre in Rockdale shows the gay Technicolor comedy Young at Heart on Thursday and Friday February 3 and 4 featuring Doris Day and Frank Sinatra.

Dixie Theatre Rockdale Young AT Doris Day Frank Sinatra

Abbott & Costello Meet the Keystone Kops

Abbott and Costello meet the Keystone Kops in a comedy billed as a must see. The show promises fast gags and playful chase scenes but offers no further details on venue or date beyond the Saturday Feb 5 note.

Abbott & Costello THE

Green Fire in Technicolor at Cinemascope

Stewart Granger stars alongside Grace Kelly in this Sun and Mon program running February 6 and 7. The color spectacle promises lush scenery and classic adventure as the couple undertakes dramatic exploits on screen.

Stewart Granger Grace Kelly

The Blackshicly of Falworth in Technicolor

Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh star in a Technicolor Cinemascope presentation advertised across Tuesday to Thursday. The notice highlights the feature as a major cinema event with broad screening dates and lush visuals.

Tony Curtis Janet Leigh

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Cialing Lateworthy Bufordi William Snap Dragons Houston Stock Show Cpl. Hamilton By Herman Yezak U.S A. J. Diver Buffalo Bill Sun Mon Falworth McIntosh
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