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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1953
Page
3
Pleasure and Profit Club members gathered at Mrs. Richard Moseley’s East 19th Street home to hear Dr. J. L. Walker discuss cancer. The Milam County Cancer Association chair explained the topic “You and Health” and a post talk discussion followed.
Cameron History Club hosted by Mesdames Bill McIntosh and S M Layfield at the McIntosh residence on N Houston with bronze chrysanthemum arrangements. Charlie Hicks delivered a book review of Agnes Sligh Turnbulls The Gown of Glory to ongoing discussions.
Austin reports that Texas teachers and administrators must prepare for a major legislative struggle over teacher pay and funding. Charles H. Tennyson, executive secretary of the Texas State Teachers Association, issues the season's first legislative bulletin ahead of the next session. The Gilmer Aiken laws of four years ago sharply overhauled school administration and financing, boosting teacher salaries and reshaping public education.
Winners of the Maroon Grey day contest were announced at halftime during the A squad game between the Yeomen and Eagles. Joyce McLain and Bobby Balhorn from Yeomen, and Patricia Rutherford with Ivan Vogelsang from Ada Henderson were honored for best color scheme.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Asher and Rev. Aubrey F. Russell returned from Belton where they attended a meeting of the Baptist District Bible conference.
T J Wilson 85 died at his daughter's home in Sharp community on Thursday January 29 1953 after a pneumonia illness. Survivors include two sons Archie Wilson Bryan Roy Wilson Holland five daughters and many grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2 p m Friday January 30 at Marek Burns Chapel with Dr Mark Magers officiating. Interment in Sharp Cemetery.
A school contest at Yoe High raised 94.86 from homerooms for the March of Dimes. L. R. Thompson’s room led with 23.25 and earned free passes to Swift Theatres, announced by Coach Jackson.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and relatives for kindness and comfort after the loss of George Yates Malone. May God be with you all, from the family of George Malone.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during Arthur Small illness and death. Special thanks to Rev J Frank Steele and to those who sent food, flowers, or helped in any way. The family remains grateful for the support.
Albert J. Steele aged 89 died Friday morning at his home in Gunter Texas after a long illness. He lived in Milam and Falls counties most of his life and farmed near Cameron for years before retirement. Services set for 2:30 p m Sunday at Green Funeral Home chapel with L P D Cole officiating. Interment Walkers Creek cemetery. Surviving nieces and nephews and nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Pfc. Odis E. Turner son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Turner Cameron Texas spent five days in Japan on R and R from the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. Turner entered the Army in 1951 and joined the division last April.
Marvin Petty of Sharp trans acted business in the city Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Anton Mikula were business visitors in Cameron Friday afternoon. Their trip underscores ongoing commercial ties with local firms and a brief discussion on potential future collaborations.
The Cultural Entertainment Committee will present the Mia Slavenska Frederic Franklin Ballet with Alexandra Danilova as guest star on February 20 at the Austin City Coliseum. A 50 member company and orchestra will perform works including A Streetcar Named Desire and Mile. Fifi, plus Symphonic Variations and The Nutcracker Suite. Also on February 5 Gregory Gym hosts a Piano Duo performance by Arthur Gold and Robert Fizdale.
Lieutenant Governor and Governor pledge an era of constructive state government. Dr. George W. Jackson outlines a 14 point plan to improve state hospitals. Lawmakers must file first bills by Wednesday to receive a 150 number. Public hearings set for all committees Monday through Thursday with 43 panels meeting weekly. Committee organizational meetings already held as February and March set hearings. Rep. Herman Yezak.
Leo Moran of Route 1 Burlington was among business visitors in Cameron Friday morning and will prepare the Cameron Herald for another year.
Leon Hux visited Cameron on Thursday morning with his daughter from Han over, making a brief local call and meeting residents before leaving.
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