Civic Music Plans Recital by Frank Edwinn in February
Frank Edwinn, noted American basso and scholar of music literature, will perform a recital February 18 at Yee High School Auditorium at 8 8 p m. Critics praise his voice stage presence and interpretive skill while noting his views on American folk music and the value of literature in training singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Edwins
Yee High School
Noel Straus
New York Times
Edwina
Times
Edwinn
Town Hall
New York
Washington
D. C
Evening Star
Frank Edwina
Edwin
America
Joseph Sklena Rites Set at Marak Thursday
Funeral services for Joseph Sklena 63 will be held at SS Cyril and Methodius Church in Marak on Thursday February 9 1950 at 9 oclock with Rev Ben Holub officiating Burial will follow in Marak cemetery Sklena a World War I veteran died January 30 at the Navy Hospital Corpus Christi and formerly lived in Cameron He is survived by one sister Marie Zavrel of Cameron Body remains at Marek Burns Funeral Home until service time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sklena
SS Cyril and Methodious Church
Marak
Ben Holub
Mr. Sklena
Navy
Corpus Christi
Cameron
Marie Zavrel
Marek- Burns Funeral Home
Coggin Couple Welcome Baby Daughter at St Edward
Mr and Mrs M E Coggin of Route 1 Gause celebrate the birth of a daughter on February 2 1950 at St Edward Hospital The infant weighed three pounds nine ounces and is reported in good condition at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Coggin
Route 1
Gause
St. Edward Hospital
Milam County to host Friends of the Land conservation meetings
Milam County schedules a five day conservation program February 13 to 17, led by Wm F Arthur and featuring A C Spencer. Attendees include business leaders, workers, officials, and local groups with evening talks at Sharpe, Thorndale, Cameron, Rockdale, and Milano venues plus Lions and Rotary Club sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Arthur
Milam County
Friends of the Land
Arthur
A. C. Spencer
Sharpe High School
Thorndale High School
Cameron
Texas Heart Month in February 1950 Campaign Declared
Governor Allan Shivers designates February 1950 as Texas Heart Month to support the 1950 Heart Campaign promoting heart disease research education and community service. The effort aims to raise six million dollars with participation urged from schools churches civic groups businesses and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
American Legion
Allan Shivers
Texas Heart Association
Texas
State of Texas
Proclamation Declares Heart Week in Cameron Texas
Roy Griffith mayor proclaims February 18 to 20 as Heart Week urging Cameron residents to donate to the American Heart Association and support efforts against heart disease. He asks everyone to contribute when they see the Heart sign and to feel pride in giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Heart Association
Roy Griffith
Cameron
Texas
Talermo and Boedeker Visit Cameron on Dallas Trip
Mr and Mrs Joe Talermo of Bryan and Mrs Herman Boedeker of Caldwell spent a few hours in Cameron Monday while en route to Dallas from their respective towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Talermo
Bryan
Herman Boedeker
Caldwell
Cameron
Dallas
A C Spencer To Direct Weeks Program In Milam County
A C Spencer will direct a week long program from February 13 to 17 sponsored by Milam County Vocational School Chamber of Commerce and agricultural leaders with Friends of the Land. Spencer, field representative for Friends of the Land, is a Denton County native and veteran educator with extensive work in soil conservation and agricultural programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Chamber of Commerce
Friends of the Land
A. C. Spencer
T. M. Spencer
Argyle
Denton County
Texas
Denton High School
Smith-Hughes
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Texas A&m College
Grand Saline
Deport
Trinity
United States Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Friends of Land
Texas State Soil Conservation Board
State Soil Conservation Board
Spencer
Boards of Supervisors
U. S. Marine Corps
Four nominated for Texas State Bar president in Corpus Christi
The State Bar of Texas board nominated M. G. Cox of Cameron, R. N. Gresham of San Antonio, Austin C. Hatchell of Longview, and Albert P. Jones of Houston to run for president by mail. They seek to succeed Allen Crowley of Fort Worth after the quarterly meeting in Corpus Christi ended Saturday, announced secretary William J. Park of Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
State Bar of
Cameron Opens Heart Drive
Cameron one chapter of the Texas Heart Association launches its February drive led by Dr. T L Denson for research and education. The 1950 Heart Campaign, backed nationally by A W Robertson of Westinghouse, seeks a 6 000 000 goal with plastic red hearts displayed in businesses to urge public donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Texas Heart Association
T. L. Denson
American Heart Association
A. W. Robertson
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Perrin Recovering After Operation at Scott and White
Friends of E A Perrin of Cameron report he is recovering well after an operation at Scott and White Hospital in Temple Friday of this week. Perrin owns the Texaco Warehouse in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Perrin
Cameron
Scott & White Hospital
Temple
Mr. Perrin
Texaco
Green Nominated Mayor in Cameron District Primary
A. N. Green former House member won the Democratic mayoral nomination defeating Mayor Roy Griffith by eleven votes. Green faces a council that backed Griffiths tax stance while outlining sewer system needs and potential funding through bonds or new taxes amid plans to build a new disposal facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Green
House of Representative
Green
Roy Griffith
Griffith
Cameron
Planning Board
State of Texas
Cameron Yeomen Crown District Champions
Cameron Yeomen secure their ninth straight win 45 15 to claim the district title for the third year in a row. Alton Fuchs scored 23 and Frank Malone 9 as the Yoelets held Rosebud without a field goal and the reserves played much of the second half. Friday at Taylor concludes district play with Cameron aiming to stay undefeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeomen
Alton Fuchs
Frank Malone
Taylor
Cameron
McGoldrick Leads City Marshal Primary Race
Jim McGoldrick led a three candidate field for City Marshal in the Tuesday primary with 544 votes. Joe Richter trailed by three votes at 541 while Terry received 199. A possible run off depends on Executive Committee action to provide for majority nomination. no run off order is specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McGoldrick
Joe Richter
McGoldrick
Marshall Terry
Richter
Terry
Mr and Mrs Graham of Thorndale Visit Here
Mr and Mrs O D Graham from Thorndale were visitors here on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Graham of
Thorndale
Waco Man Injured When Car Skids Into Bridge
Smith Dosher of Waco sustained minor injuries after his car struck the right hand bridge banister on Highway 36 near MacLerran hill. He said wet pavement caused skidding as he braked to avoid an oncoming car. he was taken to Cameron for treatment and later released. Highway Patrolman Jack Higginbotham investigated. vehicle damage described as severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Dosher
Waco
MacLerran Hill
Dosher
Cameron
Jack Higginbotham
Milam Lions to Lead X Ray Drive Across County
Milam County Lions Clubs will lead a countywide x ray survey in March with Rockdale and Thorndale as regional chairs and Cameron under L G Smith. The Milam health unit directed by Dr Freeman cooperates as the unit stations are announced for Cameron Rockdale and Thorndale dates March 17 to April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hicks
Milam
Lions Clubs
Rockdale
Thorndale
L. G. Smith
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Cameron
Milam County
FE. S. Freeman
A N Green Wins Nomination for Mayor in Primary
A N Green won the mayoral nomination in the Tuesday primary defeating incumbent Roy Griffith by eleven votes. Final tally showed Green 640 to Griffith 629.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Green
Roy Griffith
Mr. Green
Griffith
Industry groups back tax hike plan in Texas session
Three industry groups oil and gas sulphur and liquor dealers agreed to support an omnibus tax rise to fund mental hospital costs. Officials urged a measured increase up to 10 percent, with talks of a 15 percent overall rise and a possible penny per pack cigarette tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Oil
House
R. B. Anderson
Vernon
Texas Mid-Continental Oil & Gas Association
New State Board of Education
Anderson
Revenue and Taxation Committee
Harry C. Webb
Houston
Texas Gulf Sulphur Company
Emmett Morse
Texas Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association
One Gar Stolen and Another Pilfered in City Neighbourhood
A 1950 black four door Ford owned by Dr. T. L. Denson was stolen Monday night from beside his Den son residence on East 11th street. Officials hunt for the car with a radio broadcast by Highway Patrolman Jack Higginbotham. A 1948 Nash owned by Dr. J. L. Walker was entered and searched on Jackson Street. valuables remained undisturbed as the car was pushed into the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Denson
Denson
East 11Th Street
Jackson
Richardson brothers visit Cameron relatives in Tennessee
Leonard and Jack Richardson of Memphis Tennessee spent several days in Cameron visiting their aunt Mrs Velma Quillin and cousin Mrs Ada Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard and
Jack Richardson
Memphis, Tenn
Cameron
Velma Quillin
Ada Pratt
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Civic Music
Frank Edwinn
Roy Griffith Nen
L. van Perkins
August G. Kunz
Roy Baskin
W. H. Stafford
Cameron Man
Heart Drive
E. A. Perrin III
Yoemen
Cameron Yoemen
Rosebud
Black Panthers
James Jenkins
Yoelets
Panthers
Milam County Lions Clubs
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