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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1954
Page
3
Milam County calls seven men to report to the induction station on March 16 for possible service. Among the 63 registrants examined, most are over twenty with only delinquents and volunteers exempt. The February 1952 call was larger with forty-two men. These inductees are now released to the reserves after completing twenty four months on active duty.
Allen Sprinkle of Rockdale, Texas, a civil lawyer admitted in 1951, seeks a new office. A World War II veteran with B 26 bomber service and 25 missions, he earned multiple medals and later earned a UT law degree in 1950. He has held civic roles with VFW, Masonic Lodge, St Thomas Church, and the Milam County Draft Board.
Allen, longtime community volunteer, announces candidacy to represent Milam and Roberts counties. He chairs Red Cross fund drive in Rockdale for 1952 and is active with Milam County Bar Association, Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, and Texas Bar Association. He aims an active campaign and asks for votes.
Rev Solomon leads a blood donor recruitment effort inviting residents of the city and Milam County North and West to donate free of charge. Organizations are asked to secure three or more donors. Donors will be scheduled if volunteers come forward. Mrs Gleason, Mrs Ida Belle, and Richard Moseley assist the drive.
The Medical Auxiliary will assist staff during the day with other volunteers on hand. Rev Harsh Brown of Christian Church will contact local churches and religious organizations to secure blood donors. Registered nurses traveling with the unit supervise actual patient care, urging residents to donate to meet area quotas.
A longtime area resident with WWII service and farming ties pledges to use precinct funds for fair tax distribution and road maintenance. He aims to represent voters at the Commissioners Court, improve Farm-to-Market roads, and meet voters before the election.
Monday February 22 at 2 30 p m with Rev Aubrey Russell officiating He was assisted by Dr Mark C Magers pastor of First Methodist Burial was made in Oak Hill cemetery with Masonic rites at the graveside Surviving are his widow two sons James Brogdon Albuquerque NM Carter Brogdon Fort Worth and daughter Martha Brogdon Austin He is also survived by three sisters Mrs Eva Drew Pittsburg Mrs Sally Williams Winnsboro and Mrs Zillie Corley Fort Worth Active pallbearers were Masonic Lodge members including Jess Brock John Henderson John Jinks Jimmie Asher Albert Collins O B Horst nn Dr E B Zellner and J E Crook Honorary pallbearers included Cameron Rotary Club members and John R Jinks Francis Cox Milton Fuqua Ted Kuehl Frank Moore Dr Howard Smith Marlin Dutch Sebesta Marlin J A Printer Gatesville and Wallace Davis Corsicana Marek Burns funeral directors were in charge of arrangements.
Edward Cyrus Wilson 86 died Tuesday in a Temple hospital after a short illness. He lived in Davilla 60 years where he owned a grocery and served as postmaster. Survivors include two sons John and Lynn, a brother Hugh, two grandchildren Billy Ed and Ruth, four great grandchildren Tamesia Gale and Eddie Dean, Patsy Ann, Linda Ruth. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Davilla. Rev. L G Ramey officiated. Burial in Davilla cemetery. Phillips and Luckey funeral home of Belton directed.
Jean Abramson and Gilbert Spector, concert pianists, will give a two piano recital at 8 15 p m Monday March 1 in Alma Reers auditorium presented by Mary Hardin Baylor college It is the second program of the 1953 54 faculty artist series and open to the public without charge.
State Representative Herman Yezak of Bremond, serving as a captain in the Army Reserve, is awarded the Armed Forces Reserve Medal by the Department of the Army. He has ten years total reserve service and five years of active duty.
Mr. and Mrs. Ford B. Barefield of Rockdale announce the birth of their daughter Katherine LaVerne at 6 40 a.m. Sunday February 14 at St Edward Hospital weighing 8 pounds 10 1 2 ounces.
John Allen, son of Mr and Mrs Otto Mottaler of Milano, born February 17 at 1 18 a.m. weighs five pounds three ounces at St Edward Hospital. Patricia Ann, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Vansa, born February 15 at 1 04 p.m., weighs eight pounds at St Edward Hospital.
Mrs. L. C. Angell will return to her Houston home Wednesday after two weeks with her mother in law, Mrs. Frank Angell. Ellora Janes and family and Lad Janes and son visited the Henson home Wednesday night where Mrs. Henson remains bedridden after hospital discharge.
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Smith and daughter of Conroe visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brady, Sr., over the weekend. Mr. Smith is manager of the Conroe Chamber of Commerce and they are former residents of this city.
Social round up notes visits by the Hensleys Karnowskis and Esslingers in Denton to view the Stunts at Texas State College for Women. Cameron and Buckholts residents travel for family visits, hospital news, and the Louisiana Hayride outing with the Story and Mraz families in Shreveport and Corpus Christi.
Cameron Cub Pack 213 held its Blue and Gold Banquet at Simon-George Hall on Tuesday February 23. Scouts and families began with songs then a meal prepared by the mothers. Awards included Bobcat Wolf Rear Lion and First Year Service Stars for multiple scouts with out of town guests from Rogers Bryan and Temple.
Gardenia Stalmach the bride elect of Ale Clyde White of Rogers was honored at a Buckholts Sunday shower hosted by Mrs. J. H. Mitchell. Guests included Miss Grace Stoebner in charge of gifts while Mary White poured and Sue Ann Young served cake. The lace covered refreshment table displayed red flowers and candles with pink mint baskets as favors.
Milam County Home Demonstration Council met February 22 in Cameron District Court room with Mrs. Hugh Wimberly chairing. Delegates for the State Convention will be elected in May with nominations that month. two months before the convention, reservations for the banquet are required and hosts will provide homes. The council earmarked $100 from 25 cents per member for 4-H work and reading club books will be returned and placed in Milam County Public Libraries Cameron or Rockdale. The session also discussed district meetings at Clifton and Meridian and noted recommendations were read and accepted.
Chairman Mrs. Curry announces three delegates to attend the T.H.D.A. convention Mrs. Curry Mrs. Bernice Charles and Mrs. Angell with alternates Mrs. Frank Hanel Mrs. Senkel and Mrs. John Matyastik The council votes to send Agent Mrs. Hughes to the convention Next meeting in March will be at Rockdale Lutheran Church reported by Mrs. George Logan
The Community Mission chairmen of the Baptist Milam Association met at Mrs. Gib Terry's home on Thursday February 18 at ten o'clock to study and plan the year's work. President Mrs. Perry Holder led a devotional and Mrs. Geo rge Logan of Burlington led the prayer.
Mary Hardin Baylor College registrar lists 71 Dean's Honor Roll students for the Fall Semester. Eligibility requires all A or B grades. Two Cameron residents named are Edith Baldridge and Mrs. Lacy Jewel Cleek.
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