Farm Bureau Event Promises Speech Contest and Awards
The Cameron Herald notes a Farm Bureau gathering with a basket dinner and public invitation. Bell County and Milam County groups, A P Bourland and Blue Cross rep, plus local school teams, will judge speeches on farm bureau topics and present chicken and pig contest awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal
Bell County
Milam County
Buckholts
Austin Crownover
San Gabriel Group
A. P. Bourland
Blue Cross
Milano
Rockdale
Farm Bureau
4-H Club Girls to Receive Texas 4-H Awards
Eight girls entered the 1952 Texas Home Demonstration Association scholarship awards program, with two to be selected for one of the highest honors in 4-H club work. Bemmie Cox, acting state home demonstration leader, notes the Texas Agricultural Extension Service supports the program.
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College Statight Club
Bemmie Cox
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas Home Demonstration Association
Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson held at Little River
Mrs. W. T. Johnson died Feb 3 1953 at a local hospital in El Campo after a two week illness. She lived in Rosenberg with daughter Mrs. Willard Keith and previously in Milam County Jones Prairie. She leaves four daughters and two sons, plus siblings and grandchildren. Funeral 2:30 p m Feb 5 at Little River Baptist Church with Rev. W E Lowe officiating. Interment in Little River Cemetery. Green's Funeral Home in charge.
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W. T. Johnson
el Campo
Ben Massengale
Maysfield
Willard Keith
Howard Schwarting
Rosenberg
Margaret Lawrence
Monroeville
Ala
Preston Johnson
Houston
Baxter Johnson
Beaumont
J. W. Spradley
Mary Anna Boursek
Little River Baptist Church
W. E. Lowe
First Baptist Church
Little River Cemetery
Green’s Funeral Home
Yarrellton Baptist Church
Bob Scarborough
North Elm Cemetery
Suit Filed in District Court Over Work Fatality
Doris Marie McCauley of Waco sues for 305728.75 after her husband Herschel McCauley died November 17 from injuries at Aluminum Company of America Rockdale plant. He was crushed between a crane and a steel column October 28. Waco lawyers Gene Maddin and David Copeland filed the petition. co plaintiffs include his three children and his mother Mrs. J J McCauley of Waco. John Trachta conducted business Tuesday morning.
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Grady Allen
Doris Marie McCauley
Waco
Herschel McCauley
McCauley
Rockdale
Aluminum Company of America
Allen
Gene Maddin
David Copeland
Delores Anne
Jesse Herschell
Jerry Wayne
Mr. McCauley
J. J. McCauley
Mother's March Sees Higher County Collections This Year
Rev Solomon notes cooperation aided the event with gains over 1952. Last year’s march net $701 though announced as $550. this year exceeds by $80. Wiley Loughmiller reports a $1009 Rockdale check from Clyde Franklin and W T Pearson Jr. $780 from the mother’s match. Milam County faced more 1952 cases. state reports show mixed results with some regions rising. Hazel Burks notes Negro workers leaders reported about $25. O J Thomas School contributions around $35.
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Solomon
Wiley Loughmiller
Clyde Franklin
W. T. Pearson, Jr
Rockdale
Franklin
Pearson
Milam County
Special
Hazel Burks
The
Negro Workers
C. L. Sadberry
O. J. Thomas School
Clergy Board Names Officers For Good Friday Event
C Solomon of First Presbyterian serves as vice president with Rev. H M Bowley of Cameron Gospel Tabernacle as secretary and Rev. Horace Brown of First Christian as secretary. Outgoing officials were Rev. James McKeown as president and Dr. Mark Magers as vice president, Rev. John Solomon served as secretary last year. Ministers alternate in writings for the paper column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Solomon
First Presbyterian Church
H. M. Bowley
Cameron Gospel Tabernacle Church
Horace Brown
First Christian Church
James McKeown
Mark Magers
John Solomon
Judge Lester dies at 78 former Tenth Court chief justice
Former Chief Justice of the Tenth Court of Civil Appeals Lester died after a long career in Texas law. He served as county judge and district judge in McLennan County, led road-building administration, and was appointed chief justice in October 1945. He declined a re-election bid in 1944 due to ill health. Survivors include his widow, three daughters, five grandchildren, and siblings. He was a Mason and member of the First Baptist church.
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Tenth Judicial District
Lester
Waco
W. H. Lester
Waco Ray Lest
Minta Hollingsworth
Ameron
Maude Rudder
Rosebud
B 36 crashes after hazardous long flight near Cocke Farm
A B 36 crashes in farmland near Cocke after a bailout ordered by Lt. Col. Herman Gerick. Capt. Newton Benham Jr. is injured, others escape unharmed. The crippled bomber traveled 30 miles before exploding. fire crews contained the woods fire. Nearby resident J P Hollick recalls witnessing the descent. The remaining planes will return to Carswell base after a week here.
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Herman Gerick
Cameron
Texas
Newton Benham Jr
Dallas
Lacock
J. P. Hollick
Carswell Base
Tea honoring Margaret Horstmann at Cameron Country Club
A Cameron Country Club tea honored brides elect Miss Margaret Horstmann of San Marcos with Miss Martha Black as hostess. Attendees included Miss Shirley Horstmann and guests registered by Miss Jane Henderson. The event featured pink carnations and heart motifs, pink cake squares, and formal attire, as guests enjoyed coffee and tea. A separate obituary notes a polio victim Mort Barrett, with funeral plans and survivors listed.
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Cameron Country Club
Margaret Horstmann
Jack Arlen Krueger
San Marcos
Martha Black
Carl C. Black
Miss Black
O. B. Horstmann
Shirley Horstmann
Albert Frank Matula
Valentine
Margaret
Jack
Jane Henderson
Sammy Dell Markham
Hortense Nabours
Mesdames
Pat Gleason
Billy Peck
3000 Acre Tent City for Scout Jam Boree in California
A 3,000 acre tent city will host the Third National Boy Scout Jam Boree in Southern California in July 1953.
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California
Funeral for Henry Gettschalk in Lott Attended by Relatives
Mrs Albert Drozd and Miss Erna Lenke attended the funeral of their cousin Henry Gettschalk in Lott. The service gathered family members and friends to honor his life.
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Albert Drozd
Erna Lenke
Henry Gettschalk
Lott
Mrs Harber Improves After Cameron Hospital Surgery
Mrs H H Harber, seriously ill at Cameron Hospital, has shown improvement after undergoing surgery Tuesday. Friends are glad to hear of her progress.
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H. H. Harber
Cameron Hospital
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Fd Miller
Walter Kohring
Hugh Wimberly
Buck Whitley
Albert Dorner
Robert Ottmer
Frank Hanel
Hubert McClaren
Joe J. Marek
Rbarship
Lenora Adelaide Bickett
Johnson
Little River
Rev
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Mrs. Spradley
Little River Church
John Trachta
Oh Ae
YT Hone Limited
R. B. Baker
City
Baker
Southwestern Theological Seminary
Fort Worth
Marlow Baptist Church
Dusek Pharmacy
New Cameron Drug Company
Snake Drug Store E
Schiller Pharmacy
Marek-Burna
Barbee Barrett
Norvell Barrett
Marek
C. B. Barrett
Paul Fuchs
Kermitt Fuller
Hilliard Thomas
Robert Jungmann
Bob Bailey
Auttis Franklin
Rodney Barker
Neal
AG Prescription Service
Bel Air
Fisher
Chevrolet
N. Travis
Grabein Chevrolet Company
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