Aged Polish Immigrant Recalls Harrowing Cameron Trip
Rudolph W. Flemkey 71 born in Glogow Poland and longtime US resident recounts a perilous journey with Ralph W. Wallace driving from Richmond to Waco. He says Wallace flashed police badges and forced him to stay, leading to an incident in Cameron with gunfire and a city marshal ordering Wallace to leave the town.
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Rudolph W. Flemkey
Poland
United States
Cameron
Salvation Army
Houston
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The
Daily Herald
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Waco
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Harris County
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In the incident near Burlington a car carrying Wallace and Flemkey left the road on a sharp curve, overturned, and left Flemkey with a broken leg. Flemkey has been confined to Rosebud Hospital since December 17.
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Wallace
Flemkey
Waco
Burlington
Rosebud Hospital
Richter 70th Birthday Celebrated in Cameron
John Richter marked his 70th birthday with a full day family reunion at the Cameron home. All children attended including Frank, Rudolph, Marjorie, Mary, Joe, Albert, J C Andres, Jerry Mikula, Frances Koenig, Mollie Folschinsky, Louis Matula, Inez Slaughter and Dr W R Newton. Out of town guests included Jess Wiley and Helen of Austin and A J Rabyon of Houston.
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John Richter
Richter
Cameron
Frank Richter
Rudolph Richter
Marjorie
Mary
Joe Richter
Albert Richter
J. C. Andres
Jerry Mikula
Frances Koenig
Mollie Folschinsky
Louis Matula
Inez Slaughter
W. R. Newton
Jess Wiley
Helen
Austin
A. J. Rabyon
Houston
Bill Richter
M U Meets Women’s Union at Vogelsang Church
The Vogelsang church hosted the M. U. MEETS Women’s Union on Sunday February 9 with Mrs. Leona Rummel as hostess. Eleven members answered roll call with a Bible verse and one visitor attended.
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Women's Union of the Vogelsang Church
Leona Rummel
Minnie Bergum
Mabel Becker
Esther Miller
Gladys Matyastik
Lillie Boecker
Symphony Club hosts Russian Music program at Kemp home
On Wednesday evening the Symphony Club was entertained at Mrs. J. W. Kemp's home with co hosts Miss Bertha Eleanor Bowmer and Miss Martha Ann Harding. Mrs. Elizabeth Mock presented the program "Russian Music" performing recordings by Russian composers. A plate of pecan delights red heart gum drops and hot tea followed.
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Phony Club
J. W. Kemp
Bertha Eleanor Bowmer
Martha Annn Harding
Elizabeth Mock
Fred Allen Loses in State Finals Decision Controversy
Fred Allen of Cameron reached the State Finals in the Golden Gloves but was awarded a loss by the judges to Carney Boyd of Olney. Temple Telegram reports Allen dominated early rounds with aggressive punching and pressure, while observers believed he clearly won the bout.
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Fred Allen
Cameron Boy
Carney Boyd
Olney
Temple Telegram
Temple
Allen
Fred
Cameron
TODAY'S IMMORTALS LIST FOR ARMY INDUCTION
A group of seven men left the Local Board offices around 9 a.m. Wednesday for Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio to begin years of service in the U. S. Army. Inductees are Horace Hardman, John Krenek, Leonard Junek, Richard Baggett, Ernest Ibri Elliott, Carl Milton Weems, and Luis de la Cruz, called as replacements for seven others who failed physicals in earlier examinations.
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Army of the United States
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Army
Horace Hardman
John Krenek
Leonard Junek
Richard Baggett
Ernest Ibri Elliott
Carl Milton Weems
Luis de la Cruz
Mrs. Lucenda Fuller Is Buried In North Elm
Mrs. Lucenda Fuller 78 died Tuesday at 6 p m at her North Elm residence. A Milam County native born June 1862, she lived in the area all her life. Funeral at North Elm church Wednesday 3 p m Rev Cole officiated. Burial in North Elm cemetery Coleman Funeral Home in charge. Survived by several children including Mrs B G Rice of Ben Arnold Sim Fuller and Mid Fuller of North Elm.
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Lucenda Fuller
North Elm
Ben Arnold
Sim Fuller
Mid Fuller
Card of Thanks for Mrs. C. B. Mode
The Mode family expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends who offered sympathy during illness and after the passing of wife and mother Mrs. C. B. Mode. They thank those who sent flowers and helped in any way, signed C. B. Mode and daughters.
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C. B. Mode
Watsons Host Visitor From Camp Bowie This Weekend
John Watson of Camp Bowie visited his parents Judge and Mrs. John Watson for the weekend.
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John Watson
Camp Bowie
Miss Iva Heath Enrolls at Washington State University
Miss Iva Earl Heath has enrolled in Washington State University in Washington, D. C., to study business administration. She works in the office of Congressman W. R. Poage by day and attends classes in the evening. She was formerly employed in Camp & Camp law offices.
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Iva Earl Heath
Washington State University
Washington, D. C
W. A. Heath
Former University Alumni Banquet Set for Cameron
Former students of the university prepare for their annual banquet in Cameron on Monday night March 3. The event moves from the school gym to the Cato Lunch Room with W. I. Moore dean of men and Student Life at Texas University as guest speaker. An expected 200 plus attendees and families will attend a memorial tribute to late J. M. Ralston by O. L. Kidd.
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Cameron
Cato
W. I. Moore
The
Texas University
J. M. Ralston
O. L. Kidd
Ralston
C. G. Brindley
C. C. Acrey
Louie Dunbar
Boswell Newton
Rockdale
Niley J. Smith
Leland Denson
John Jeter
Stanley Swift
W. A. Morrison
Gratitude for support after death of Bob Weber
Mr and Mrs Jessie Weber and daughter Dorime express gratitude for kindness after the death of their son and brother Bob Weber. They thank Cameron hospital nurses and doctors and all who assisted during their bereavement.
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Bob Weber
Cameron Hospital
Jessie Weber
Dorime
YWA Club Hosts Evening At Florence Hobson Home
The YWA of the First Baptist Church were entertained at Miss Florence Hobson's home on Thursday night. Miss Mildred Thornton read a poem and Miss Gladys Pierce delivered a reading as the program At Peace, with Elizabeth and Mary Jewel Fanning and Mrs. Max Howard welcomed as new members. A salad plate with hot tea and fruit cake closed the evening.
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YWA
First Baptist Church
Florence Hobson
Mildred Thornton
Gladys Pierce
Elizabeth
Mary Jewel Fanning
Max Howard
Allen Visits Brenham With Friend Friday Night
I B Allen visited Brenham Friday night accompanied by a friend, adding a casual appearance to a local outing.
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I. B. Allen
Brenham
Knights of Pythias to Confer Esquire Rank
The Knights of Pythias Lodge will confer the Rank of Esquire on a five member class tonight Monday February 17. The group is invited to visit Temple Lodge on Thursday February 20 for Knights rank. Master of Works W A Morrison asks all Senator participants to be at the Lodge Hall tonight.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
Temple Lodge
Knights of Pythias
W. A. Morrison
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