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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1954
Page
8
Texas growers face seed scarcity as cotton acreage shrinks. Seed houses report tight supplies and warn farmers to buy field seed early to cover the reduced planting area.
Dr. Henry A Holle internationally known public health administrator of New York City with Texas ties was named state health officer to succeed Dr. George W Cox whose resignation becomes effective March 1. Dr J B Copeland of San Antonio, chair of the State Board of Health, announced the selection and called Holle one of North Americas foremost public health administrators. Also, Evra Rachlin premier violinist conductor will perform with the Austin Symphony at the Bass Coliseum in Austin on March 8 at 8 20 p.m.
Louis Veietinger of Route 1 Came on was here this past week stenins to business.
The 42 Leisure Club held a George Washington themed party with hostess Mrs. Leo Laake. Patriotic flower centerpieces and cherry pies with miniature hats highlighted the menu. Attendees included Mrs. Joe Zawadzke Mrs. Eddie Junek and Mrs. Robert Mosapust of Temple, with Mrs. Cleary McLane securing high score and prizes awarded to several members.
A Rockdale community meeting held Tuesday night at the Rockdale PTA discussed library possibilities. Austin representatives led by W. E. Porterfield and W. B. Harwell outlined state support and records. Herman Thomas was named chairman of the library organizing committee.
The Cameron Girl Scout Association met February 18 at 3 PM in the Presbyterian church. Miss Mary Van Vakenburgh and Kitece members attended as field director and officers. A constitution and by laws were presented, discussed, and adopted. Plans for a city wide cookie sale were dropped this year. A call meeting set for March 4 at 2 PM.
Private Bos Melton and Private Pob F Melton recently arrived in Germany for duty with the 28 Infantry Division. The Keystone division trains in southern Germany under the U S Seventh Army after basic at Fort Bliss Texas. Ruth and Mrs Mary Melton of Cameron are listed as next of kin.
Mrs. Sallie Davis of Burling ton spent the week in Cameron attending to business matters and returning home.
Time plans for the annual Father-Daughter Banquet will be completed for March 18. The association authorized Treasurer Mrs. B I F Robinson to pay the first half of the Cameron Girl Scout quota to the area council. Add nitrogen to soil with legumes rather than buying in a sack. Mrs. Ethel Cobb Tyson of Denton visiting in the home of Mrs. R L Batte Sr. Mrs. G B E Gilbert of Buckholted visited in the week in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A Z Fuller.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Janicek of Clarkson community were business visitors in Cameron Friday afternoon.
Last month's safety drive saw schools show films on safe driving and Rotary posters while Handy and Easy Peters set a roadside sign reading Slow down the life you save may be your own. Police moved it back twelve feet but the sign ended up on the curve, and the boys made a misstep in enthusiasm.
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