Mrs Lou Blansett dies after long illness at 66
Mrs Lou Delia Blansett, 66, died at a local hospital on January 29 after months of declining health. She was the wife of G. G. Blansett of Yarrellton, with five decades in the community. Survived by husband, three sons Jerry, Marion, Walter, one daughter Mrs. W. G. Lock, father H. M. Porter, five brothers, one sister, fifteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Yarrellton Baptist Church. Interment North Elm Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Delia Blansett
G. G. Blanset
Yarrellton
Jerry
Corpus Christi
Marion
Houston
Walter Goose Creek
W. G. Lock
Temple
H. 4. Porter
North Elm Cemetery
J. R. Lott
Joe Ford
C. G. Colburn
J. A. Mann
W. A. Wilkerson
Rodney Barker
Soldiers Who Stole Car Sent to Guard House at Camp Hood
Privates Bill Mecham and Bennie Mese from Camp Hood were sent back to the guard house at Camp Hood under military police after stealing an automobile owned by Frank Uli cinik of Buckholts. The case was to be handled by military authorities with possible return for trial if not settled. The theft occurred late Sunday with a wreck just outside Buckholts and capture 40 minutes later by Constable McCrummen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Mecham
Bennie Mese
Camp Hood
Frank Ulicinik
Buckholts
Ed Gunn
McCrummen
Hoax Hanging Causes Rapid Sheriff Response
A straw man fashioned from clothes hung from a tree in a roadside park near Highway 77 sparked fear and traffic stoppage. Sheriff Carl Black investigated after a northbound convoy reported the figure and a makeshift lamp lit the scene, noting the apparent death or murder impression before the hoax was removed to the Herald plant.
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Highway 77
Carl Black
Sheriff Black
Dusek
Herald
Black
Koepf Volunteers for Naval Service
Ralph Koepf volunteers for naval duty and departs Cameron for Houston. His wife Evelyn Dickens Koepf is seriously ill after recent surgery and remains at home with her parents. Koepf will serve as a Petty Officer Second Class and may be sent to an eastern port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Koepf
Naval Service
Cameron
Houston
Cameron Visitor Headlines Charlie Bartlett and Mike Taylor
Charlie Bartlett of Sharp and Mike Taylor of Milano visited Cameron on Tuesday in two brief local exchange reports.
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Charlie Bartlett
Sharp
Cameron
Mike Taylor
Milano
National mobilization order forces war work or army service
The Manpower Commission announced a total mobilization push. All men of military age must enter war work or join the army by April 1, with non essential occupations limited to about 70 roles and farming deemed essential. Class 3A is to be abolished and draft boards reassigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manpower Commission
Washington
Man Power Commission
James E Ferguson Ill, Texas Former Governor
Former Texas governor James E Ferguson lies seriously ill at his Austin home. A Senate resolution voiced concern over his condition while he could not attend Coke Stevenson's inauguration. The figure, known for Milam county ties, remains a noted political personality since Sam Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Ferguson
Austin
Senate of Texas
Coke Stevenson
Texas
Sam Houston
Milam County
New York’s Dirty Money Dilemma During War Time
The piece notes New York’s disdain for worn bills, the wartime shortage of fresh currency, and how hotels and restaurants began handling more dirty money. It details cashiering dangers, past money-washing efforts, and lingering hopes for government or bank intervention to restore clean bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Stevenson
New York
Havana
Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
American Banknote Company
Franklin Constable Killed by Son in Franklin
Constable Franklin Constable was shot to death by his 15 year old son late Tuesday evening in Franklin. Deputy Sheriff Carl Black confirmed the slaying by telephone. No further details were provided. Nearby Cameron residents learn that W. J. Billie Watson of Fort Worth shows improvement after a ten day stroke, though he remains bedbound. For sale a Graybar General Electric Spinner washing machine, phone 428.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaeffer
Franklin
Carl Black
Cameron
W. J
Billie) Watson
Fort Worth
General Electric
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Oud. Blansett
EF. A. Camp
E. B. Camp
Cameron and Rockdale
John Busker
Burlington
Texas Farms
Texas Power & Light Company
Fon
U. S. Wat
Dee
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Chardon
Ohio
Archie Barnes
C. C. Pyle
Ferdinand
Tokyo
Selves
America
Grady Little
Temple Life Insurance Company
Temple, Texas
Vernon Roberts
Walter B. Smith
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