Ways and Means Discussed at Kiwanis Meeting
Kiwanis Club in the Milam Coffee Shop discussed fundraising for club projects. Wiley Loughmiller chaired the open forum and a Cameron underprivileged children project was lined up as the first effort. A committee led by Guy Clement with Dr. John B. Bryson and Ed Manning will explore early money-raising plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Milam
Wiley Loughmiller
Open Forum
Cameron
Guy Clements
John Bryson
Ed Manning
Kiwanias
Guy Clement
John B. Bryson
Forrest Sapp
L R. Thompson
Robert C. Nelson
Pat M. Sanders
Wiley W. Loughmiller
Leland
Oregon Senate First Line of Power Shifts Noted
In three counties public power losses dominated by large margins. Each newly elected Senator led or neared the opponent, showing broader issues at play beyond power policy. One Oregon race featured a major candidate framing public power as his main issue.
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Oregon
Snake River
Choral Groups Plan Resume of Regular Practices
The Civic Choruses Choralet tes Choraleers and the Children and Cherubs announce practice sessions will resume in the second week of January Children and Cherubs will meet at their regular hours on Tuesday including the weekly schedule for all ensembles.
Members and chairs named for interclub relations group
The text lists individuals and assigned roles across several committees including Finance Edward J Manning, House Dr C H Ho ward Jr, Inter Club Relations Jerry B Schiller, Kiwanis Education and Fellowship Bassel Wilson, Laws and Regulations William C Black, Program and Music Fred M Carroll, Public Relations John A Florida Jr, and Reception Earl Curtis.
Mid-Term Exams Start Soon At Local Schools
Students return to Cameron schools after a two week vacation to resume regular and extracurricular activities. Mid-term exams begin January 15 across Yee High School and others, with a two day schedule through January 21. One pupil was reported missing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Wiley Loanvhmiller
Pring Les
Ren
Yee
Births Delay as 1955 Opens in Local Hospitals
No babies have been born at Newton Memorial Hospital or St. Edward Hospital since 1875, leaving Cameron’s first New Year baby for 1955 yet to arrive. With three days elapsed in the new year, hospital staff report no newborns yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagan
Cameron
Newton Memorial Hospital
St. Edward Hospital
Fundamental Research Important To Industry
The December Fortune issue highlights that progress in mass communication like television stems from long term research across nations. William C. Foster argues the US lags in fundamental research versus rivals, noting both fundamental and application research are equally important. Obstacles exist as corporate funding demands quick returns.
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Fortune
U. S
United States
Italy
Frances
England
Germany
Holland
Sweden
Journal of Commerce
William C. Foster
Manufacturing Chemists’ Association
Soviet Russia
Foster
Industry funds push basic research beyond commercial labs
The speaker notes short range goals take precedence and industrial labs are ill suited for fundamental research. He cites $300 million yearly by chemical industry supporting colleges and universities, with funds restricted to basic research. He argues more moral and financial support is needed from American industry to address a global, long term problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical
Foster
New Henderson Baby Janet Kay Born at Methodist Hospital
A diminutive baby girl named Janet Kay Henderson arrived December 30 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Henderson, with Mrs. Henderson formerly Edna Patzke of Jones Prairie. The item notes visitation by Henry Horelica and Mrs Nenry in Houston.
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Methodist Hospital
Houston
Janet Kay
J. B. Henderson
Knights of Pythias Elect New Officers Milam Lodge 125
In Milam Lodge No. 125 regular meeting on December 27 elected officers for the January 1 semiannual term. A J Smith is Chancel lor Commander James Cryer vice chancellor Wiley W Loughmiller prelate H L Harris Master of Works. Installation date noted and members urged to attend with refreshments served.
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Knights of Pythias of Milam Lodge
A. J. Smith
James Cryer
Wiley W. Loughmiller
H. L. Harris
Milam Lodge No. 125
Oregon Slim Senate Victory Tests Federal Power Push
Nationally syndicated Washington columnist Ray Tucker argues the Oregon Senate win shows a mandate for expanded federal electric power. He notes Oregon’s narrow victory occurred as voters in free counties faced measures likely related to federal power, illustrating regional contrasts.
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Ray Tucker
Tucker
Oregon
U. 8
S. Senate
Texas Telephone Growth Highlights for 1954 and 1955 Plans
The Texas telephone system reports 1954 gains with 3 000 rural phones added bringing farm service to 90 000 units. Earnings improved but expenses peaked, as investments fund new facilities, longer lines, and storm proofing. In 1955 plans call for 86 000 new phones and continued network expansion across the state.
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Texas
Telephone
Civic Choruses To Meet Next Week Mrs. Mark C. Magers
Civic choruses directors announce a meeting next week led by Mrs. Mark C. Magers to organize rehearsals and plans for upcoming concerts. The notice invites members and interested singers to attend.
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Mark C. Magers
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Massacre Canyon
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Knights OF the Round Table
Thurs i
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Lugky Ine
Doris Day
Robt. Cummings
Gordon S. Baskin
Business-Professional Directory
Emory B. Camp Insurance
Cameron, Texas
F. H. A. Loans
G. I. Loans
Drs
Optometrists
Rockdale
BE. A. Camp
J. W
Jim) Miller
Cox Building
Joe D. Bass
Jack W. Prescott
Virst National Bank
Chas. H. Hightower
Optometrist
Postoffice
Parma
Henderson
Henry Horelica
Nenry
Knights of Pythias
Frank
Ben Alexander As Officer ‘and Smith
Richard Boone
Mark
Warner Bros
Richard L. Breen
Stanley Meyer
Ae Bros
Ness
Southwestern Bell
Warnercolor
Cummings
Svers
Yeoes
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Arien Geet
Rving
Clinton Soom
Ames We Grecten
Henry
Wnliam
Cheka
Roer
Carton
Ital
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