FHA to Hold 14th Annual Meeting in Cameron
The 14th Annual FHA meeting will be held February 16 at the Educational Building First Baptist Church Cameron. Roy Wright says 50 to 60 members with loans to purchase or improve farms will attend. The day will include a basket lunch and discussions of 1953 business and plans for 1954. Financial notes show 1953 net worth down $544 from 1952 due to lower cattle prices, cash farm income slipping to 1436, and cotton yield at 226.4 lbs per acre versus 178.6 average.
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FHA
Cameron
First Baptist Church
Roy Wright
Wright
Part Time Farmers Lose Money in 1953 Says Wright
Wright notes 1953 farm results show corn yields at 26.5 bushels per acre, down from 28.8 in 1952. He argues that full-time farmers succeed while part timers or town workers almost always lose money, as farming gets neglected when another job exists.
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Wright
Local Schools to Stage Intra-Mural Boxing Meet
Yee High School and Ada Henderson School will host an intra mural boxing tournament over two nights. The first round starts Friday February 19 with finals Monday February 22. Ada Henderson divisions include 85 95 105 113 118 126 188 pounds while Yee High boxing classes span 112 118 125 136 147 160 and 175 pounds. Winners receive a gold glove and school champion title.
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Leo Jackson
Yee High School
Ada Henderson
Jackson
Presbyterian youth stage chili supper at church
First Presbyterian Church young people plan a benefit chili supper in the church basement on Tuesday February 16. Serving hours are six to eight with chili pie and cold drinks or coffee. the public is invited to attend.
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First Presbyterian Church
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kindness at Death
The message thanks friends and relatives for the kindness and love shown after the death of a loved one, noting appreciation from the family and recognizing support during a difficult time.
Cameron Drives March of Dimes Near Goal in 1954
Rev. John Solomon, pastor and local drive chairman, reports Cameron has collected 2117.56 for the March of Dimes with more expected. Explorer Scouts plan a benefit 42 Party at Simon George Hall to aid finishing contributions.
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Cameron
John Solomon
First Presbyterian Church
Solomon
Explorer Scouts
Milam County
Simon-George Hall
Rev. Solomon
Court Rules In Favor Of Duett In Civil Case
District Judge O D Graham ruled for defendant in the Sam Reiger et al versus A T Duett et al civil case in Milam District Court. A jury, selected Monday, heard testimony on an October 1952 Thrall accident before the judge’s charge Tuesday morning. Attorneys were J W Miller of Cameron for plaintiffs and Philip Kelton of Dallas for defendants.
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Sam Reiger
A. T. Duett
O. D. Graham
Milam District Court
Thrall
J. W
Jim) Miller
Cameron
Philip Kelton
Dallas
Rip Woods
Earl W. Wolding
A A. Goehler
R. A. Michalka
Allen Dodson
C. C. Gest
Joe Ford
Wile Mode
Ed McGuire
John L. Forbis
Leroy Laferre
G. C. Crooke
Dr John E Boyce Completes Insurance Examiners Course
Dr John E Boyce DC local chiropractor completes the Insurance Examiners Course under Dallas County Chiropractic Society. George Huff DC director of Insurance and In-
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John E. Boyce
Dallas County Chiropractic Society
George Huff
D. C
Hairstons Attend Fat Stock Show Visit in Houston
Mr and Mrs O H Hairston and Stanley return from a visit in Houston with daughter and son in law C J Theiler Jr and daughter Shir ley Dean Hairston joining them. They attended the Fat Stock Show and later met friends. A daughter Ivy Marie Hallford was born at St Edward Hospital Caldwell weighing 6 lb 5 oz.
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Ivy Marie
William A. Hallford
Caldwell
St. Edward Hospital
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