Cameron Records Cold Morning Below Dallas Readings
Cameron logged a notably cold Wednesday morning with a low around 10 degrees Fahrenheit colder than Dallas and 24 percent? 24 percent appears garbled but noted as a cold record. Local observer L. W. Smith of the U S Weather Bureau compared the reading to historic 1929 conditions with snow and a national cold spell.
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Cameron
L. W. Smith
United States Weather Bureau
Dallas
North
Texas
Wood mill equipment arrives for Cameron plant
L. G. Smith of the Cameron Chamber of Commerce reports several truckloads of machinery have reached Cameron for a new wood mill. H. A. Fonville, tied to Wichita Falls timber firms, led weeks of contracting to secure timber for the mill. The facility near the Matyastik Gin on Buckholts road will process timber into shipping boxes and related products. Fonville says timber contracts are ample to keep operations running, with plans for immediate startup, and local timber owners may trade longs for finished timber for farm use.
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Cameron
L. G. Smith
Chamber of Commerce
H. A. Fonville
Wichita Falls
Buckholts Road
Fonville
Morrison Announces Candidacy for Milam District Judge
W A Bill Morrison announces his Democratic primary bid for District Judge on July 24. A Cameron native and UT alumnus, he served as Cameron City Attorney, Milam County District Attorney, and WWII veteran seeking to succeed Judge John Watson. He urges voters to weigh his experience and enforcement record.
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W. A
Bill) Morrison
Cameron
University of Texas
Milam County
Morrison
John Watson
Mr. Morrison
Presbyterian Church
Massey Case Goes Up For Appeals In Austin
A statement of facts and bills of exception in the Massey kidnapping case were filed for transmission to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin. Dr. Ola Dee Massey, Waco dentist, was convicted in district court here for kidnapping with intent to extort related to her aunt Mrs. R. H. Johnson’s detention in a Waco hospital. The 1947 verdict imposed five years in prison. briefs and arguments will address points of law before the appellate court. Valuable jewelry disappeared from Mrs. Johnson’s Cameron home. all except a $2500 diamond brooch were recovered.
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Massey
John Watson
Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
Ola Dee Massey
Waco
R. H. Johnson
Attorney Board of
Camp & Camp
Bill Morrison
Johnson
Cameron
Army and Navy public improvements bills advance in Senate
Senate approved by voice vote $350 million in Army and Navy construction. Texas and New Mexico projects include Alamogordo Army Airfield $1.62 million and Camp Hood Texas $4.46 million among others totaling about $15.0 million for Texas sites. Major facilities listed include Fort Bliss Fort Sam Houston Kelly Field and Randolph Field with varied family quarters and utilities upgrades.
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Washington
United States
House
Senate
Texas
New Mexico
Alamorgordo Army Airfield
N. M
Bergstrom Field
Biggs Field
Fort Bliss
William Beaumont General Hospital
Goodfellow Field
Camp Hood
Fort Sam Houston
Kelly Field
Randolph Field
Milam County Beverage Dealers Organize Association
The Milam County Beverage Dealers Association met at Hill Top cafe Cameron to pledge strict law observance and cooperation with officials. President W P Cotton Bryan announced about 60 dealers with $5 000 average investments and $300 000 in total investments, 250 000 annual payroll, and $15 000 in beverage taxes plus local ad valorem taxes. The group aims for better understanding and business improvement.
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Beverage Dealers Association of
Milam Coun
Hill Top Cafe
Cameron
W. P. (Cotton) Bryan
Texas
Dan Tyson
A. W. MccCullin
W. J. Mints
Waco
Texas Liquor Control Board
Milam Association
Bryan
Rockdale
Milam County
Soil Conservation Campaign Boosted in Milam County
Milam County Soil Conservation Association announces an educational campaign to promote soil conservation. Chamber of Commerce allocates $75 for booklet publication to be distributed in libraries, schools, colleges, and civic clubs. E. P. Fisher and T. O. Pridgen attend, with L. G. Smith detailing the Tuesday night conference.
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Soil Conservation Association
Milam County
L. G. Smith
Chamber of Commerce
E. P. Fisher
T. O. Pridgen
Improvement Sought For Highways Through Cameron
E A Perrin chair of the Good Roads Committee told Cameron directors that he had met with the City Council and asked for a letter to the District Highway Engineer seeking paving improvements on highways Nos 36 and 190. Funds have been available for years but Cameron has not obtained them. The 1945 Planning Board report noted 53 blocks in the city eligible for paving on those two highways.
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Cameron
E. A. Perrin
Good Roads Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Perrin
J. E. Blair
Planning Board
Roy Griffith Seeks Cameron Mayor Nomination
Roy Griffith a Cameron businessman and former alderman announces his candidacy for mayor in Cameron. He cites citizen petitions, promises to work toward a business like city administration and to place finances in order, while meeting voters as possible.
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Roy Griffith
Griffith
Aldermen
Cameron
Griffith Barber Shop
Ford
Temple Family Visits Sparkak and Janes Kin
Mr and Mrs Lad Janes and Ladis Jr of Temple visited their parents Mr and Mrs F F Sparek and Mr and Mrs Joe Janes on Sunday. Little Ladis went to a Cameron cinema with his Aunt Helen.
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Lad Janes and
Ladis Jr
Temple
F. F. Sparek
Joe Janes
Little Ladis
Cameron
Helen
Stafford Seeks City Secretary Nomination in Democratic Primary
W H Stafford City Secretary announces candidacy for his first full term in the Democratic Primary set for February 3. Appointed January 2, 1947 after Dan Tyson resigned as County Judge, Stafford cites an enviable record of efficiency and pledges continued service and grateful support from voters.
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W. H. Stafford
Stafford
Dan Tyson
Turmoil Over Mayor Candidacy Under Terrell Election Law
J B Waite describes frustration with Terrell Election Law as basis to be blocked from the February 3 mayoral primary. He claims housing and school boundary issues forced annexation and residency challenges while he sought ballot placement. Waite alleges committee ruled off ballot due to time constraints awaiting Attorney General opinion.
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Terrell
Cameron
Lee McLane
Butler Brothers seek 10 investors for Cameron Crawford Store
Crawford Stores owners Butler Brothers explore placing a Cameron outlet with local investment plans. inquiries aim to gauge how many residents would join as part owners. no decision announced. Civic leaders see Cameron as a viable business center, though downtown property is costly.
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Butler Brothers
Crawford
Cameron
Burial for Leo Adolph Jistel in Cameron area
Leo Adolph Jistel aged 22 died near Cameron on January 9 after being born March 21, 1925. He worked as an Agricultural Instructor for the Veterans Administration stationed at Schulenberg. Funeral planned for January 10 at St Monica's with Rev George J Duda. burial in St Monica Cemetery supervised by Green Funeral Home. Survived by widow Alene Clark Jistel, one son Kenneth Frank, his parents, and six siblings.
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Leo Adolph Jistel
Cameron
Jistel
Milam County
Veterans Administration
Schulenberg
Texas
St. Monica’s Catholic Church
George J. Duda
Clarence Jistel
Dorothy Klieber
Gernice Kurtz
Evelyn Jistel
Buckholts Couple Visit Cameron This Week
Mr and Mrs Ira L Pack of Buckholts were Cameron visitors this week likely meeting acquaintances and touring local sites. Their trip highlights social ties between Buckholts residents and Cameron residents.
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Ira L. Pack
Cameron
Cameron Post Office Regains First Class Rating
Cameron's post office regains first class status after a 9.3 percent rise in 1947 receipts to 40 345.21 dollars, per Postmaster J R Hays. He notes 1944 and 1945 hits exceeded 41 thousand, while current sales place it in first class despite not matching peak totals.
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Cameron
J. R. Hays
Hays
Mrs Ed Kuehl Dies In Waco At 74
Mrs Ed Kuehl, 74, Texas pioneer, died early Monday in Provident Hospital Waco. She lived in Reisel for years, rearing a large family. Funeral at First Methodist Church Reisel Tuesday afternoon with burial in Reisel Cemetery. Ted and W. Ed Kuehl of Cameron are her sons.
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Ed. Kuehl
Texas
Provident Hospital
Waco
Pastors Attend State Evangelistic Conference in Dallas
Milam County pastors at the State wide Evangelistic Conference at First Baptist Church in Dallas. The event runs January 12 to January 14 with speakers from across Texas focusing on evangelism. Rev. L. L. Morriss of Cameron, Rev. Shirl D. Davidson of Battetown, and Rev. McGill of South Elm are among attendees.
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L. L. Morriss
First Baptist Church
Cameron
Shirl D. Davidson
Battetown Baptist Church
McGill
South Elm Baptist Church
Milam County
Dallas
Emmett Streetman Files for Alderman Nomination
Emmett W Streetman announces his candidacy for alderman in the city Democratic primary on February 3. He says he favors a tight budget, reducing expenditures to match income plus a surplus, and aims to clear city debt to enable needed public improvements. He cites support from many friends and pledges to seek value for tax money.
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Emmett W. Streetman
Streetman
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Herman
American Legion
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Butler Bros
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Emmett Streetman
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