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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1951
Page
2
The March of Dimes drive in Milam County extends to February 10 after a weather delay. Funds target 2500 dollars with community events, including a February 10 Canasta Bridge and 42 Party at Cameron Country Club, to benefit the Polio Fund.
Lone Star Gas Co. faced a severe six day gas shortage ending Feb 3 as a line break near Temple disrupted supply to Fort Hood and other towns. A new daily record of 979.8 million cubic feet was set Jan 20 and 983.69 million on Feb 1, with repairs coordinated by Temple and Waco crews. Public appeals urged voluntary curtailment to avoid human suffering while crews restored service.
On duty at the time were M S Jimmy Ball and Clais Miller who ordered a general curtailment and then notified H L King chief dispatcher. He released the order permitting normal gas consumption while radio station WFAA Dallas broadcast the curtailment appeal.
A series of prayer services started at the First Methodist church on Monday February 5 and will continue each evening from 5:30 to 6:30 p m through Thursday February 8. The programs prepare for World Day of Prayer on Friday February 9 at the First Christian church with all denominations welcome to attend both evenings and Friday event.
Parma radio service announces repair capabilities with a new contact number 104. The notice emphasizes repair options for radios and invites customers to call for service.
A former Waco News-Tribune staffer and Hill College faculty member, Kendall served in the U S Navy during World War II. He married Sarah Dossett in 1931 and lived in Waco and Cameron with three daughters. Funeral services are set at Christ Church in Pottstown, Pa., with later cremation in Philadelphia and final rites in Waco.
A call to Cameron voters urges passage of a bond issue to fund a missing link in the state highway system. It argues the route through Cameron will attract $ thousands in trade, remove heavy trucks from streets, raise property values, and is tax neutral per the city council. It labels opponents as spreading false tax fears.
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