Texas Polio Poster Girl Begins March of Dimes Campaign
Eight year old Wanda Wiley of Austin, polio survivor with leg braces, boards a Missouri Pacific train in Austin to begin the 1950 March of Dimes drive. Accompanied by Mrs. Lewis F. Hatch, Wanda will travel to Washington, D. C., then New York to help launch nationwide fundraising starting January 16.
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Austin
Missouri Pacific
Wanda Wiley
Wanda
National Foundation For
Lewis F. Hatch
Travis
The
National Foundation
Washington, D. C
Linda Brown
San Antonio
New York
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The article discusses car design improvements emphasizing economy and mechanical excellence. It notes increased front and rear tread for stability, a 32 percent larger rear window for visibility, a redesigned rubber seat surround, and larger front and rear bumpers for better protection of the grille rear deck and fenders.
Plymouth introduces nine Special De Luxe and DeLuxe cars
The new Plymouth line features a massiveness theme with rear deck ornamentation and a sleek profile. Front and rear design details include a block-letter name plate license plate light and T-shaped handle, with redesigned instrument panel and gunmetal dials. The six-cylinder 97 horsepower engine with 7-1 compression, automatic choke, safety features, and wide interior rooms define the lineup available in nine colors across Special De Luxe and DeLuxe groups.
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New Plymouth
Schulz of Burlington Visits Cameron on Monday
H. F. Schulz from Burlington spent Monday of this week as a Cameron visitor, engaging with local residents during his stay.
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H. F. Schulz
Burlington
Cameron
John A Jedlicka Remains Hospitalized at St Edwards
Friends of John A. Jedlicka wish him a speedy recovery while he receives medical care at St Edwards Hospital.
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John A. Jedlicka
St. Edwards Hospital
Pvt. Stanley Fikes Reports to Lackland AFB
Pvt. Stanley D. Fikes, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fikes of Houston and formerly of Cameron, has reported to Lackland AFB in San Antonio to begin the Air Force basic training indoctrination course. The thirteen week program will assess his aptitude and determine his vocational career path and technical training.
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Stanley D. Fikes
Raymond Fikes
Houston
Cameron
Lackland Afb
Air Force
San Antonio
Lackland
Former Cameron men die in tragic truck crash
Two brothers J Harold Bell and Edwin Crews Bell died when their sedan collided with a truck. J Harold Bell watched his watch stop at 8 03. Bells lived in Cameron before moving to Houston to start a trucking firm. Survived by wives, children, and several siblings, funeral services were held at First Presbyterian Church with burial at Forest Park Cemetery.
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Justice of the Peace
J. Harold Bell
R. M. Zaba
Houston
Cameron
Arabia Temple
Ushers’ Guild
First Presbyterian Church
Cecile Bell
Frances Bell
Texas
James Bell
Edwin Crews Bell
Sadie Bell
Carolyn Bell
Stephens College
Columbia
Edwin Bell
Carrie Bell
Laurel
W. W. Ramseur
Jessie James
Austin
Three Tomek Brothers Farm Improvements in Milam County
The three adjoining farms west of Splawn Milam County plan clover seed harvest hay and pasture fencing. They will overseed Johnson grass with Madrid clover to year round pasture and add terraces. The brothers, ex G I and Cameron VVA students Bill Arthur and Roy Hensley taught, share labor and operate one headquarters with 20 cattle 200 laying hens and three brood sows.
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Tomek
Madrid
G. I’s
Cameron Veteran’s
Bill Arthur
Roy Hensley
Splawn
Milam County
Griffith Seeks Second Term As Mayor Amid City Finances
Roy Griffith pledges best efforts to all alike and notes the city has reduced operating deficits, aiming to end the year with an improved balance sheet. He seeks a second term after long service as an alderman and calls for major public improvements only after stabilizing finances.
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Roy Griffith
Griffith
Cameron
Local Official Seeks Nomination For Second Term
He announces bid for re election pledging best efforts for two years. He praises cooperation with the Council and government staff and says he will strive for outstanding service in his second term, for which he seeks nomination.
Shuffields and Sanders Visit Cameron for Business
Mr and Mrs W L Shuffield accompanied by Mr and Mrs Dor Sanders of Austin spent Tuesday in Cameron where they transacted business.
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W. L. Shuffield
Dor Sanders
Austin
Cameron
Eisenhower Draft Hints For 1952 Run
Roy A. Roberts publisher of the Kansas City Star and a friend of Gen. Eisenhower said in Tucson that the GOP could draft the general to run for president in 1952. Roberts spoke during the AP directors winter meeting set to begin Tuesday.
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Tucson
Ariz
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Roy A. Roberts
Kansas City Star
Associated Press
Briary Couple Visit Cameron On Monday
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. White of Briary were business visitors in Cameron Monday.
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E. L. White of
Briary
Cameron
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Culpepper
West Main
Pvt
Stanley Fikes
Highway
Brazos River
Caldwell and
Bryan
American Legion Post
American School, Dist
Pecore Ave
Green Motor Co
Howell
7Th Streets
Duncum Motor Co
West First Street
Schiller Motors
S. Houston Avenue
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