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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1954
Page
10
The appeal urges every citizen to join the American Red Cross and contribute what they can to aid disaster victims servicemen families hospital patients and the needy. The drive begins March 1 and highlights how collective small gifts aid lifesaving health services and comfort.
Sixteen Ada Henderson and Yee High School boxers earned the title School Champs after winning all bouts in the first intramural boxing tournament staged at Yee High School gym. Under coach Leo Jackson, these champions were awarded golden gloves as Ada Henderson and Yee High athletes claimed multiple weight-class titles and forfeits led to several wins.
The Burlington Home Demonstration Club votes February 19 to donate books to the new Cameron Public Library. President Mrs. Ray Schonhoeft led the meeting at Mrs. Le Ray Chol et’s home with guests Mrs. Jack Hellgatter and son Jes. Winners in two game series were Mrs. F. J. Rogers and Mrs. Chollett. Mrs. George Logan was elected THDA candidate and secretary-treasurer. The group enjoyed a light program and refreshments after the meeting.
In the final regular bout for the 147-161 division Joe Jedlicka defeated Billy Oldwell in the 161-176 division. Jedlicka emerged as the winner after a hard fought match in the ring.
The Peace Lutheran Church Woman's Missionary Society of Sharp met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Erwin Pimpler's home. Devotional featured “Let Me Learn of Jesus” and a Bible study from Genesis. 19 members and 7 guests attended. refreshments followed and birthday songs honored February birthdays and Barbara Pimpler’s eleventh birthday.
The boys and girls of Sharp high school, who took part in school sports, were special guests at a Friday night barbecue on February 19 at the Coffield ranch in Friendship. Hosts were Sharp high school Parents Teachers Association members. Milano Methodist Church schedules Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sunday services at Liberty Church at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. R. E. Ledbetter, Sr., pastor.
Buckholts school will observe Public School Week from March 1 to March 6 with an Open House for parents. Superintendent Benold says a Friday night schedule begins at 7:30 p.m. to acquaint parents with classroom work, followed by a picnic lunch.
Ernestine Green, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Nelson Green of Amarillo, won first place in both junior and senior high divisions of the National Defense Week poster contest. Cliff Lambert of the Reserve Officers Association presented the prize. The Nelson family are former Cameron residents. Ernestine is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs A N Green of Cameron.
Two Wheelock men were hospitalized after a one car crash on U S highway 190 at Silver City. Carl C. Smith 20 the driver and his brother Wilburn C. Smith 22 were taken by Green Ambulance to St Edward Hospital then transferred to McClosky Hospital Temple. Carl Smith a U S Navy man suffered a broken leg and hip and his brother's injuries were not known.
Sharp FFA members Howard Pierce Ferrol Angell Barkley Garner and Robert Pope attended the San Antonio Fat Stock Show and Rodeo on February 20 with their teacher Dwight Hine. Barkley Garner joined the FFA calf scramble and Howard Pierce and Ferrol Angell each caught a calf. They will receive a $20 certificate to buy livestock and will keep livestock records as an FFA project.
D. H. Dan Jinks aged 81 died in Rockdale after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Salty church near Rockdale with Rev. C Edward Fraim officiating and burial in Salty cemetery. He was a Milam County native and lifelong resident, survived by several sons and daughters and sisters. An accident note cites a curve failure and Milam County Sheriff Carl Black investigating.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Provasek of Caldwell announce the arrival of a daughter Theresa Ann born at 6 59 p m Saturday February.
A newborn weighing nine pounds two ounces was welcomed February 20 at St Edward Hospital.
The schedule lists Friday at 7 30 p m service meeting and theocratic ministry school. Sunday at 3 p m Bible study with the subject disciplining children for life.
Mr and Mrs Fred Jones of Milano announce the birth of Bon Nell Jones on Sunday February 14 at 3 28 p.m. at St Edward Hospital. Bonnell weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces.
Mrs. Cora Blakely is reported to be improving nicely after minor surgery on an eye at Marlin Hospital. She is under medical care and showing steady recovery.
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