Tea shower honors Harriet Dodson in home of Miss Anna Lee Kirk
Harriet Dodson, newlyweds Thomas Brashear, was feted at a tea shower hosted by Miss Anna Lee Kirk and Mrs. Coleman Duncum on January 11 with over sixty guests. Bobbie Burnett kept the bride’s book as gifts and treats were served while Carnations and blue net decor graced the table. Mr and Mrs Albert Miller celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary January 10 1951 at home in Taylor. they married January 10 1901 at Burton Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Dodson
Thomas Brashear
Anna Lee Kirk
Miss Kirk
Coleman Duncum
Nolan Dodson
Albert Horstmann
Warren Brashear
Albert Miller
Taylor
Miller
Burton
Texas
Edward Miller
Burlington
Rudolph
Walter Mayer
Manor
Three Arts Club Holds Meeting in January
Mrs. Frank Cheeves hosted the Three Arts Club on Thursday afternoon January 11. Mrs. Bess Triggs spoke and members enjoyed a film after the meeting. Refreshments included cherry sundae on cookie shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three Arts Club
Frank Cheeves
Bess Triggs
Lane Family Welcomes Son at Providence Hospital
Robert Lane born Monday January 8 1951 at Providence Hospital Waco weighing six pounds five and a half ounces. Parents Mr and Mrs Lane Stecher formerly Miss Lucille White. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Monroe White of Cameron. Both mother and baby are fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lane
Providence Hospital
Waco
Lane Stecher
Lucille White
Monroe White
Cameron
Mondrik visits Longview doctor in hometown weekend
Dr. Frank V. Mondrik of Longview spent the weekend visiting at the home of his mother Mrs. Frank C. Mondrik in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank V. Mondrik
Longview
Frank C. Mondrik
Temple visitors at Matula home Sunday
Mr and Mrs Vince Matula and family of Temple visited in the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Matula here Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vince Matula
Temple
Joseph Matula
Mrs A F McGregor Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs A F McGregor, recently confined at Newton Memorial Hospital, has gone back to her Hoyte residence to recover at home after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. McGregor
Newton Memorial Hospital
Hoyte
Friends of Frank Griffin Ill in Newton Memorial Hospital
Friends of Frank Griffin announce he is ill and receiving treatment at Newton Memorial Hospital. His condition and current care are being managed by the hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Griffin
Newton Memorial Hospital
Clara Matula and Posey Visit Relatives in Temple
Clara Matula and Mrs. Mary V Posey visited relatives in Temple on Sunday, sharing time with family members during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Matula
Mary V. Posey
Wells Smiths Visit Fort Worth Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Wells Smith visited Fort Worth for a weekend trip and spent time in the city with local friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wells Smith
Fort Worth
Freeport Visitors Stay With Reicherts This Week
Mr and Mrs Elo Brandsstetter and Lynn of Freeport are guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Rufus Reichert for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo Brandsstetter
Lynn of
Freeport
Rufus Reichert
Milam County Divorce Citation for Norma Embry
Legal notice commands Neal Embry to appear before Milam County District Court in Cameron Texas by 10 AM on the first Monday after 42 days from March 5 1951 to answer a divorce petition filed December 13 1950. Plaintiff alleges cruel treatment and separation since July 19 1950 with no children or community property. Grady Allen clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Milam County
Cameron
Texas
Norma Embry
A. D
State of Texas
Card of Thanks for A F McGregor
We express sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for kindness during our hours of sorrow at the death of our husband and father A F McGregor. Grateful for flowers condolences and help. Mrs A F McGregor Talmadge McGregor Mrs Howard Cochran
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. McGregor
Jones Prairie H D Club and community notes
Mrs J H Burnett hosted the H D Club on January 9 with 14 members and 2 guests new to the club Evelyn Harrell and Mrs Bently Dotson. Carlton Crook led games and soil care demonstration by Mrs Bertie H Alford. Mrs J A Jamison visits Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Burnett
H. D. Club
Carlton Crook
Bertie H. Alford
Evelyn Harrell
Bently Dotson
E. B. Yager
J. A. McKinney
Ethel McKinney
Cameron
Will Kunz
Wayne
Walkers Creek
Luther Todd
Belmena
C. W. Adams
Commodore Anderson
Jane
Barbara Anderson
Houston
Marvin Hickman
M. P. Carroll
Frank Douglas
Marvin Stanley
Dallas
Henry Garrett
Thomas
D. B. Douglas
Bryan
R. K. Fontaine
J. A. Jamison
Belmena Social Notes Highlight Local Famili Gatherings
Belmena residents share visits across families with Milton Weems and Buster in Navasota. Mrs John Thweatt dines with Bill Thweatt. Etta Sharpe and Artie Vaughn are visited. Hickman children join Willie Phipps. Norma Lunsford Kay Story and Marilee stay with Joy Thweatt. Cage Terry ill at daughter’s Brady home. Jewel Dodson recovering after operation. Joy Thweatt Kay Story attend Marilee’s turkey dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Weems
Buster
Dick Loftin
Navasota
John Thweatt
Bill Thweatt
Etta Sharpe
Artie Vaughn
Jewel Dodson
Joy Thweatt
Kay Story
Marilee
Government budgets seek Belton and Whitney dam funding
President Truman's new budget calls for 4 million dollars to finish the Belton dam on the Lampasas River region and 4 million for Whitney dam on the Brazos above Waco. Rep. Poage praises Texas priority while army engineers plan rapid Belton progress and note military need for water supply at Fort Hood and Gray Air Base. Other Texas flood control allocations include Garza Little Elm 3.5 million and Lavon 1.2 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Belton Dam
Truman
Whitney
Brazos River
Waco
W. R. Poage
Texas
Poage
Army Engineers
Belton
Fort Hood
Gray Air Base
Benbrook
Garza- Little Elm
Lavon
San Angelo
TP&L says supply ready in war emergency with interconnection
Texas Power & Light official Mr. Lynch notes the system's interconnection with neighboring lines allows surplus power to be drawn instantly within the service area during emergencies. He adds that keeping construction on schedule ensures TP&L can meet industrial, military, and civilian needs in a full-scale war, with a reserve margin to cover increased military output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Texas Power & Light Company
Tp&l
Angell Visit Highlights Houston Area Friends
Mr and Mrs L C Angell of Houston visited the homes of Mr and Mrs Frank Angell and Mrs R W Wilson during the past weekend staying with friends and catching up on local news in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Angell
Houston
Frank Angell
R. W. Wilson
Local Banks Reelect Heads At Annual Meetings
Citizens National Bank re elected Oxsheer Smith as president and a slate of vice presidents and cashiers at its January 9 meeting. Directors named include Smith and Monroe. First National Bank also re elected Lester Williams president and promoted Walter Sharpe to vice president and Thomas Brashear to cashier. Directors named include Williams and Gurecky. Year 1950 reported satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens National Bank
Cers
Oxsheer
First National Bank
Lester Williams
E. Vogelsang
W. S. Lamkin
Walter F. Sharpe
August K. Gurecky
Thomas Brashear
Margaret M. Tay
Lillie McWilliams
Sharpe
Mr. Brashear
C. E. Akers
Shivers Opens First Elective Term as Texas Governor
Gov Allan Shivers took oath as Texas 38th governor before about 5000 at the state capitol. He urged Texans to lead in the national emergency with confidence courage and self sacrifice and warned against defeatist attitudes. Lt. Gov Ben Ramsey received oath moments earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Allan Shivers
Shivers
Texas
J. E. Hickman
State Supreme Court
Ben Ramsey
National Guard And Knights Lead In Cameron Bowling League
The City Bowling League organized at the Knight of Columbus Club Cameron consists of eight teams. Games are played Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Officers elected were Charlie Kunz president Ed McGuire vice president and Walter Lester secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Knight of Columbus Club
Charlie Kunz
Ed McGuire
Walter Lester
Wednes
Local Banks Show Deposit Increase Across Cameron Area
The Citizens National Bank and The First National Bank in Cameron report total deposits of 8 325 957 71 dollars as of December 30 1950 up 1 052 701 76 from a year earlier. Citizens holds 5 288 872 45 and First National 3 037 085 26 marking a milestone for the latter. Buckholts and Rockdale State Banks also post gains in their annual reports. full statements appear in this week’s Cameron Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
First National
Citizens National
Citizen’s National Bank
First National Bank
Citizens Bank
Buckholts State Bank
Rockdale State Bank
Citizens National Bank
Buckholts
Cameron Herald
Five Year Rain Totals in Cameron Reported
L. W. Smith of Cameron Waterworks lists five year rainfall totals. In 1950 Cameron recorded 27.76 inches, while 1946 was very wet at 46.36 inches with much of it in March to May. 1948 was dry at 25.05 inches and 1947 and 1948 remained below average. The note highlights 1949 monthly values including 9.38 inches in April and 8.14 inches in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
L. W. Smith
The
Cameron Waterworks
Directors Plan Annual Chamber Banquet March 13 1951
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting, committees were named to plan the annual banquet and membership meeting set for Tuesday March 13 1951. Plans include a guest speaker and event details. Ballots for eight new directors are with members and due back to the Chamber by February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bill McIntosh
L. W. Smith
A. W. McCullin
N. L. Caperton
Lester Williams
N. L .Caperton
Roy Griffith
Milton Schiller
Woodrowe Lowe
N. J
Chamber
Katy Patrolman Cecil Laywell Visits Monte Angell
Highway Patrolman Cecil Laywell of Katy spent Thursday visiting Monte Angell in what local officials described as a routine courtesy call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Laywell
Katy
Monte Angell
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Taylor, Manor
Thrall, Carmine
Granite
Oklahoma
State OF
Neal Embry
Grady Allen
Talmadge McGregor
Mrs. Howard Cochran
Hefley - Stedman Motor Co
Hefley-Stedman Motor CO
DODGE
S. S. Hickman
Little River
St. Edward Hospital
Belmena News
Miss Joy Thweatt
Brady
Whitney and Belton
Power Company
Gov
National Guard and
Knights of Columbus
National Guard
Fire Department Eee
Central Butane
Perkins Insurance Co
WRN
RAE
If Pitt Lions Club
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