This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1954
Page
7
Mrs Albert Braden of Gause Texas advertises canary birds for sale and lists contact. A separate card of appreciation from Mrs W D Porter and children thanks friends for sympathy after her husband’s railroad accident injuries. Cards, flowers and prayers offered, and progress is slow but improving.
The newspaper announces Herman Yezak as a candidate for Representative of the 56th District in the Democratic Primary on July 24 1954 subject to party action.
Ben Arnold News details multiple Sunday visits among local families. J B Swanzy Sr. remains in St Edward hospital. Guests include Ed Easterwood family, Bettie Massey in Pasadena, and extended visits with Jones of Clarkson, Brantly family from Cameron, Yates family from Waco, and Pharis kin in Milano.
The 8 Arts Club met at Mrs. Henry Michalka’s home with Wiley W. Loughmiller Ada Henderson School principal guest speaker on What a Child Needs. Eleven members attended and Mrs. A W McCullin will host next on February 25 with Ada Margaret Smith as guest.
The Buckholts P T A met at 7 30 p m in the Buckholts high school gymnasium where 7th grade students presented a program titled Texas Schools 100th Anniversary from 1854 1954 under Mrs Coy Arledge. A business meeting followed to start the Family Study Course in February and juniors were assigned to run the concession stand on February 12. Buckholts is set to play Somerville in a basketball game.
Mrs. Edwin Fischer and Mrs. J. P. Fuchs were appointed to assist in planning public school work for the night event and related activities.
Lyn Dell Raney was honored on his 18th birthday with a surprise party at the K of C recreation hall in Cameron on Saturday night. Hostess Mrs. Edward Schiller presided over sixteen Buckholts high school juniors and seniors as Valentine colors and a red azalea centerpiece set a festive mood.
Girl Scouts Troop Number 4 of St Anthony School met Tuesday February 9 in Simon George Memorial Hall for their regular meeting. Fourteen members attended and made Valentines for mothers. Refreshments of cookies and punch were served by leaders Mrs L J Matula and Mrs Pete Mikula.
Helen Grace Reid celebrated her eleventh birthday with a theater party last Sunday afternoon. Twelve guests played games, with Eileen Jacks winning a heart box of candy in scrambled objects. A large heart shaped cake and Valentine themed decorations highlighted the reception. guests enjoyed ice cream and cake. Out-of-town guest Lacey Cheeves and Barbara Cheeves of Austin attended.
Milam County product Richard Wilkinson brings his band The Drifting Troubadours of Dallas to Maysfield for a Saturday dance. A Yee High School graduate now based in Dallas since June he has performed on radio and was a popular figure in Yee High basketball and baseball. The public is invited.
Math Williams, who sustained injuries in a car crash six weeks ago, has been readmitted to St Edward Hospital for further treatment after a short period at home. He had been home briefly before his condition worsened and required hospital care.
Mrs John Zajicek hosted a chili supper for the Moravian Brethren Church Brethren League in Buckholts Sunday evening. The meal in the church social room was assisted by league mothers Mrs Henry Stalmach and Mrs Marcella Jones. Indoor games followed as eighteen young people attended.
Milam Baptist Association Brotherhood will meet at Little River Baptist Church next Monday night with John Seay presiding. Speakers include S. W. McClaren Jr. on pastors in church program and Horace Whitesides on training union role. Richard Moseley on WMU and auxiliaries. C. W. Howland will address Brotherhood’s place. Supper served at 7:30 p.m.
Harlon Fentress of Waco a former Heart O Texas Council president will chair a 200000 campaign to fund Camp Tahuaya expansion and an Explorer outpost. Temple official J E Johnson leads the campaign steering committee with members Roy Smith Belton Roy Potts Ft Hood and H H Coffield Rockdale among others.
State Selective Service figures indicate about 3,900 men entered the armed forces in January with nearly 2,600 by enlistment while over 4,200 Texans were separated. Air force remains the most popular service and enlistment in it nearly doubles army figures. Brig. Gen. Paul L. Wakefield notes the trends.
In January army examining stations evaluated 2,200 men for state Selective Service and about 900 were rejected as unfit. The report notes separations from the army occurred and all January draftees entered service.
Funeral services for J. T. Butler and Lora Nell Butler were held at Connally Chapel in Waco with Rev. Maggart B. Howell presiding. Burial followed at Rice Cemetery near Cameron. Survivors include children, parents, and siblings of both spouses. Marek-Burns Funeral directors oversaw local arrangements.
Mr and Mrs George Renz of San Antonio visit the home of Mr and Mrs John Karnowski and also spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs F J Karnowski on a social trip.
Mrs. Johnnie Richards of Houston and families from Burlington attend various gatherings. The WMS plans a mission program in Ro yal Service led by Mrs. Hugh Davenport. Milam County Baptist Workers Conference at Little River church. Burling ton to host next conference. 4-H girls meet with oatmeal demonstration. baptismal services held Sunday night after program.
F J Schulz of the Cameron Internal Revenue Office urges filing early to obtain refunds faster. If deductions exceed 10 percent of income and the government agrees, a refund may arrive in three to four weeks after submission to the District Director of Internal Revenue in Austin Texas.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.