Local notes and public notices in Rockdale column
A compact roundup includes letters to the editor about mail replies and community access. Personal items mention Don Humble skipping a New York trip for lack of business and a Episcopal youth visit to Longhorn Caverns with literary allusion. Milam Institute cornerstones may hold historic documents awaiting a ceremony. Public Schools Week urged. Cub Scout leaders seek more den mothers and fathers amid community reticence.
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Rockdale
Bo Peeps Declares Write-In Mayor Campaign
Dr Evans announces Bo Peeps will run as a write-in candidate for mayor. No filing required and any voter can write the name on the ballot. A campaign conference with Narvie Caperton will outline positions and red lines, inviting suggestions.
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Narvie Caperton
Dr. Evans
Wilson
Teacher’s Worm Paper Dots Show Child’s Clever Joke
A Herald window display by a school teacher features her class. She recalls a bright student who turned in a worm study paper covered with black dots. When asked about the worms the child said they are in the holes and pointed to the dots as the holes.
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Herald
Milam County Court Seeks Referee Amid Tense Session
A local court in Milam County seeks a referee for a tense session. The notice emphasizes avoiding hair pulling and aims to reduce friction between attorneys during proceedings.
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Milam County
Joy Hoelewyn and Hollie Hairston Jr to Wed at Damon Church
Engagement by Joy Hoelewyn of Damon announced with marriage to Hollie Hairston Jr son of Hollie Hairston Sr. of Cameron. Wedding set for February 24 at the Damon Church of Christ. Also listed are disqualified state challengers and jurors chosen after peremptory challenges with names including Stanley Sipula and G C Ainsworth.
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Henry Hoelewyn Jr
Damon
Joy
Hollie Hairston, Jr
Hollie Hairston
Cameron
Damon Church of Christ
Stanley Sipula
Lee Marek Jr
C. W. Cryer
L. L. Porubsky
Emil Stark
Julius Tepera
Walter Junek
G. C. Ainsworth
H. M. Sumerling
Tom Williams
Dwight Moody
P W. Davis
James A. Wilkerson
Harry W. Clark
W. J. Hannon
Roger Wimberley
H. R. Sorenson
Merlin Lester
Elmo Rodenbeck
Milam Front In Lull Before The 1956 Primary Storm
Milam political activity remains dormant with only two incumbents declared for re election Herman Yezak of the 56th District and 0 D Graham of the 20th Judicial District Raymond Gary seeks re election as Associate Justice of the Third Supreme Judicial District and filing closes May 7 Officials up for re election include Bob Nelson Carl C Black Walter White and Judge Graham Two of four commissioners are up for re election C S Raney and Byron Neal while Markham and Yount retain four year terms All eight constables seats are open Jarrard Secrest Senate seat 13th District up for election Officials not up include Grady Allen Ida Johns Homer Nabours Charles C Smith Jr and Hinton Pruett Justice precinct officials serve two more years with 1958 re election Candidates must file by May 7 to appear on the primary ballot
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Tive Committee
Raymond Gary
Court of Civil Appeals
Third Supreme Judicial District
Gray
San Saba
Texas
Bob Nelson
Carl C. Black
Walter White
Graham
C. S. Raney
Byron Neal
Markham
Yount
Jarrard Secrest
Milam
Bell
McLennan
Secrest
Bell County
Hiram Staton
McLennan County
Grady Allen
Ida Johns
Homer Nabours
Charles C. Smith, Jr
Hinton Pruett
Justice of Peace
McClaren
Miss Elsie Kaatz Dies in Temple Hospital
Miss Elsie Kaatz of Buckholts died at 8 p m Thursday February 16 in Temple Hospital Born September 5 1913 in Taylor services were held 2 p m Saturday February 18 at Marek Burns Funeral Home with Rev John Pietsch of Buckholts officiating Burial was in Blinker Cemetery at Buckholts Surviving are her parents Mr and Mrs Rudolph Kaatz four sisters Mrs Harry Schreiber Del Valle Mrs Harold Taegel Buckholts Mrs Aubrey Weldon California and Mrs Clarence Synatzske Thrall four brothers Herman Kaatz Austin Alfred and Rudolph Waco and James Velasco Pallbearers were Albert Abel Edwin Ludecke Leslie Sakeurty and Louis Groppell
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Elsie Kaatz
Temple Hospital
Taylor
Marek- Burns
John Pietsch
Buckholts
Blinker
Miss Kaatz
Rudolph Kaatz
Harry Schreiber
del Valle
Harold Taegel
Aubrey Weldon
California
Clarence Synatzske
Thrall
Herman Kaatz
Austin
Alfred
Rudolph
Waco
James
Velasco
Albert Abel
Edwin Ludecke
Leslie Sakeurty
Louis Groppell
Indicted Cameron deputy charged with accepting bribe
The court overruled the motion to quash the indictment which alleged Bruce Holland as Cameron Milam County deputy city marshal accepted a bribe from Elizabeth Blalock not to perform duties. Holland pleaded not guilty and the judge instructed a not guilty verdict. One juror, Mrs. Arnold Rummel, was excused from the panel near Yarrellton.
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State of Texas
Graham
Bruce Holland
Elizabeth Blalock
Cameron
Milam County
Texas
Arnold Rummel
Near Yarrellton
Farm Bureau event features Johnny Gimble musical program
Farm Bureau activity in Waco and Rockdale included Johnny Gimble and the Homefolks with Me sobro Brook Baptist church quartet members and a church pianist. A pig drawing rewarded Geraldine Abel and Jim McCollum, with program officials ensuring smooth proceedings. The Texas Heart Fund appeal closed the program, highlighting heart disease work.
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Johnny Gimble
Waco
Texas
Max McClaren
Meadowbrook
Geraldine Abel
Henry Abel
Buckholts
Rt. 2
Jim McCollum
R. L. McCollum
Burlington
Chas. W. Bailey
T. R. Allen
H. M. Wimberly
J. A. Blasiear
Walkers Creek
Albert Dorner
Cameron
Texas National Guard Battery C recruit drive ends February 22
Battery C of the Texas National Guard conducts a short recruiting campaign led by Captain James T. Terry to honor General Washington. Prizes include a $25 Savings Bond for the member who brings in the most new recruits.
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James T. Terry
Texas National Guard
Gen. Washington
National Guard
Battery C
Cameron OFC Junior Livestock Show Inspires Countywide Interest
The Cameron area hosted its Milam County Jr. Livestock Show on Saturday Feb 18 with strong turnout and many Cameron Buckholts and nearby communities represented. Judges Joan Gossett and Meekna from A&M ranked exhibitors across gilts dairy heifers beef calves and hogs with several blue ribbons and top honors including Rex McClaren as Grand Champion and Leland Wied as Reserve Champion.
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Houston
Milam County
Stanley Hubnik
Johnny Jedlicka
Adram Richter
Leon Ernst
Wendell Kirk
Leland We't
Carroll Jungmann
Kenneth Thompson
Rex McClaren
James Edward Glazer
Alton Moran
Charles Moran
John Lawdon
Johnny Gelner
Billy Gelner
Jeannette Richter
Michael Whitely Rockdale
Lloyd Holton Rockdale
Henrietta Richter
Stella Inge
Joan Gossett
Meekna
Joe Walzel
Arvell Jungmann
Barrows
Charles Moran Barrows
Benard Jungmann Barrows
Johnny Richter Barrows
Henrietta Richter Barrows
Zeekie Young Boars
Billy Gelner Boars
Leland Wiede
Adrain Richter
Milton Hubnik
Stamiley Hubnik
Hogs
Johnny Ricter
Alton Mo
Billy Milner
Penn Barrows
Will Jekels Entertain Norman Walsh Visit Ends in Buckholts
Will Jekels and Mrs James N Ruzicka host a farewell dinner in Cameron after an eight day visit by Norman Walsh a former Buckholts resident Staff Sergeant and his California based family. Guests included Frank Zajicek family Willie and Eddie Orsag Frank Jekel Baker Conrad Jekel Sr and Jr and H A Baker with others.
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Norman Walsh
Buckholts
James N. Ruzicka
California
Cameron
Will Jekel
Frank Zajicek
Willie
Eddie Orsag
Frank Jekel
Fred Baker
Conrad Jekel Sr
H. A Baker
Conrad Jekel Jr
Frieme Baby Arrives in Cameron Wednesday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs Gene Joe Frieme of Cameron announce the birth of a seven pound two ounce baby boy on Wednesday February 15 at 4 01 p m The newborn weighs seven pounds two ounces and adds joy to the Cameron family.
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Gene Joe Frieme
Cameron
42 Leisure Hosts Valentine Party at Matyastik Home
The 42 Leisure Club met at Mrs. Gladys Matyastik’s home on Thursday February 16 with all members present. High scorer was Mrs. L. F. Slama and runner up Mrs. Henry McLane. Mrs. Charles Payne won the 84 hand. Refreshments included cake and ice cream. next meeting is March 1 at Mrs. August Kunz’s home. Card of Thanks from Adolph Kamenicky and family expresses gratitude for gifts following a fire.
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42 Leisure
Matyastik
Gladys Matyastik
42 Leisure Club
L. F. Slama
Henry McLane
Charles Payne
August Kunz
Heart Disease Tops U.S. Death Causes per Government Data
Government statistics cited by the Texas Heart Fund indicate heart disease kills more Americans annually than all other causes combined, underscoring its impact on public health and policy efforts.
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United States
U. S
Texas Heart Fund
Food For Thought Meals At Schools Offer Weeklong Menu
A school cafeteria weekly menu lists Monday frankfurter and rice bake with milk and bread. Tuesday beef patties with mashed potatoes and brown gravy plus cabbage salad. Wednesday pinto beans, mac and cheese, carrot raisin apple salad. Thursday Creole beef and rice with vegetables and orange cake. Friday barbecue style beans with scalloped potatoes and cole slaw served with milk and rolls.
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Don Humble
New York
Longhorn Caverns
Harland Jr
Virgil
Milam Liberal Institute
Stedman Tractor Go
Seaboard Oil and Gas Company
George A. Seaman Jr
S. Summit
Westchester House
Fort Worth, Texas
Seaboard Oil and Gas Co
Herman Yezak
Robertson Counties
D. Graham
Democratic
Frial
Farm Bureau
Baggerly
Ings
THE
Grizzards
OFC
Will Jekels
Adolph Kamenicky
Howard Harding
Milton Mallard
Mrs. D. Isaacs
Central
MID Tex Equipment Company
S. Ist
B. F. Casper
Temple
Allis-Chalmers
Allis- Chalmers
Matyastik & Sons
Cameron, Texas
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