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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1949
Page
4
The Cameron Herald imprint records its establishment in 1860 with editor Jefferson B. White and publisher details. It notes postal registration in Cameron Texas as second class matter under a March 1879 act, reflecting historical newspaper practice.
Mrs Add Miller returns home from Corpus Christi after an extended visit with her children. Several local families host visitors from Corpus Christi Tem ple Houston Goose Creek and the Valley. Willard Chapman Mary Chapman Nannie Wilkerson and Noel Yardley noted for illness and passing.
Temperature in Cameron Tuesday morning reached 16 degrees, disclosed by L. W. Smith, weather observer. Monday's highs rose, Waco logged 7 degrees, and a warming trend is forecast for Wednesday though with clouds, possible rain, and another freeze Tuesday night.
Scout leaders and Scouts meet in the District Court Room at the courthouse to plan National Boy Scout Week from February 4 to 11. Judge Morrison says the meeting will decide on the public role, including a possible Scouts takeover of the Cities and the selection of a Mayor and council for civic duties.
A wry reflection notes that delaying a wedding is not bad luck if the postponement continues. It also muses on nature's wonders asking why a mosquito would be vegetarian.
Classified note lists a 1936 John Deere tractor with 2 row equipment on rubber and front steel wheels for A and B John Deere. Includes front mount ed planter and cultivator. Priced right. Contact C. J. Sehon Rosebud Route 3 or inquire at Travis.
The J. R. Watkins Company invites high type men to apply for sales work with potential earnings of 100 dollars weekly. Applicants should own a car and be between 25 and 55. Write Rural Department Memphis Tennessee. Also listed is a Farmall B Tractor with front and rear beds and car corn for sale by Theodore Mikulee.
Classifieds show a sales pitch for a Watkins route in Cameron with a $45 weekly income claim. The notice also includes a Texas highway construction bid for 0.517 miles of Elm and Walker Creek Bridges on US 77 in Milam County with bidding details and prevailing wage requirements.
Buyer seeks old style flowered bowls pitchers and a parlor lamp with shade. No reselling. Contact J. B. White at Cameron Texas with details.
Willard Chapman states he will operate the Rawleigh products agency in north and west Milam County and will be in the territory soon. He asks for local business and provides his Cameron Texas address at 806 North Travis. A lost rose colored silk scarf is reported in front of the school on stunt night and a contact number 180 is given.
The Stocklas family expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and after the death of our father grandfather and great grandfather Vincent Stocklas. We remember warmly those who offered sympathy flowers and assistance.
The family of Bill Alex Bonds expresses gratitude for the sympathy and floral tributes received after his death. Mrs. Bill Alex Bonds, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Triggs, and family thank all who offered kindness and understanding during their sorrow.
January building permits totalled 5200 for small projects and repairs with no major homes. City Secretary W. H. Stafford said weather hampered progress and 1949 may not match 1948 unless volumes rise. A three year total could top a million if warmer weather returns.
I thank all who showed interest and sympathy during my long illness and stay in Newton Memorial Hospital. Special thanks to the doctors and staff for kindness and sympathy. Flowers and cards were many and I thank each sender. May God bless you all.
Low Wednesday morning in Cameron hit 33 degrees, a big warmup from Monday's 3 below. Groundhog Day uprises with legend of six more weeks of winter if shadow seen. Forecast calls for clouds then warmer weekend.
After football season ends students remain on college campuses waiting for warm weather to start spring activities. Some plan outdoor events and social gatherings while others study or work on campus facilities.
J. L. Schrieber of Buckholts traveled to Cameron on a Wednesday business trip.
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