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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1943
Page
4
Vaughan relays a theft pursuit from Austin to Lexington, arresting an alleged car thief 18 miles southwest of Rockdale after discovering a fuelless vehicle. He later helps seize four men at a local cafe, dealing with beaten Caldwell officers and returning all suspects to Caldwell before ending his shift exhausted at 6 am.
The four Cameron residents were arrested in Caldwell following trouble there. Officials have not released the specific charges filed against the men.
Funeral services for Mrs. Abbie Batte Shipp, who died at her Houston home, were held at Marek Burns Chapel with Rev. R B Pool presiding. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, three sons, a daughter, and a sister, all of Cameron, with pallbearers named.
Ration Book No 2 registration to obtain food begins 3 30 p m Wednesday February 24 in Cameron. Registration continues Thursday Friday and Saturday at the schools with the first hour 3 30 p m Wednesday. Andy Dragoo of Val Verde was in Cameron on business Tuesday.
The Cameron School Board approved a 24 month contract for the present superintendent despite voter opposition. Four members supported while three opposed, with later mentions of board changes and resignations. The piece rails against democratic processes and warns of another election in April 1943.
Allied forces in North Africa retreat amid Rommel offensive against Americans and French. British Eighth Army consolidates pressure in South Tunisia while Washington battles to curb military induction, amid widespread confusion and ongoing air and naval operations.
Four Cameron men paid fines in excess of 40 dollars each in Caldwell Friday after arrest in a disturbance at a night club Thursday night. Initial reports claimed an officer was attacked and his gun seized, a correction later stating no officer was involved. The gun owner was a Cameron night club operator who was at a different club where the brawl occurred. Lee Johnson and brother J. Johnson, Willard Gregory, Harmon Parma, and Mrs. W. J. Parma have returned to Cameron from San Antonio and Tempted civil service at Duncan Field and the Belton post office respectively.
Pfe Lloyd Albertson of Cameron volunteered in July 1942 and served at San Antonio for three weeks before joining the medical corps. He completed an eight week course in five at Abilene, received a Denver hospital diploma, and is now stationed at Camp Gordon Georgia. He is a former short story writer and has improved vision after surgery. his father Lloyd Albertson Sr. remains in Cameron.
One year old Richard Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Murns Graham of Ozona, suffered serious burns to his face and upper body after overturning a pot of hot water on Monday. He is the grandson of Dr. David Smith of Cameron. the Graham family formerly lived in Cameron.
Owen Stidham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Stidham of Cameron, joined the U S Navy submarine service in 1942. He trained at Great Lakes Illinois, then served on a destroyer in Pacific battles before a fall furlough to visit Cameron friends. A Yee High School graduate and Yoemen star, he recently recovered from pneumonia.
The British Eighth Army under Gen Montgomery attacked Rommel’s forces Friday at Mareth line as German resistance held the southern fortifications. American forces, defeated and lacking equipment, were retreating to the hills with unofficial reports of about 15 000 American captives and thousands killed. Rommel’s offensive was officially halted late Friday. The Red Army seized 10 towns in the night and threatens Orel. Death notices include Leland McGinnis of Palo Alto California formerly Temple, now Cameron, survived by widow and two children.
Mrs. Thomas Cotton of Milano visited Cameron on Tuesday. J. K. Dunham of Sharp was in Cameron Tuesday. Mrs. Ward Hutcherson of Palestine returned home after visiting her sister, Mrs. W. G. Harsha, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knipp left for Fort Worth to attend a Wholesale Grocery Convention. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Campbell of San Gabriel were in Cameron Tuesday.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends, neighbors, and the Cameron Fire Department for extinguishing a store fire that may have endangered a residence at Pettibone. Several local notables listed as visiting Cameron for business and personal reasons.
Funeral service for James T Schuemate 45 who died of a heart attack at his Cameron home was held at 2 p m Wednesday February 24 at the First Methodist Church in Cameron with interment in Minerva Cemetery. He was a former Minerva resident and had lived in Cameron for several years. Rev R B Pool pastor of the First Christian church oversaw arrangements.
Granville G. Weaver of Waco says lunch operations must adapt as food shortages may raise local costs for school lunch programs. Government reimbursements will cover part of locally produced foods, but details on Cameron Nursery School remain unclear as Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. Posey visit Cameron.
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