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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1954
Page
8
Leonard Rohan lists a 1950 D C Case with four-row equipment for sale near Pleasant Grove Community at Rt. 1 Rosebud. Trade possible for livestock. 4-4tp.
Mitchan Motor Co dealers unveiled the 1954 Oldsmobile line with 11 models at showrooms. Cars are three inches lower and longer, feature a Fisher body, panoramic windshield, sweptcut fender and door design, more chrome, larger glass area, redesigned instrument panel, and a 22 degree rotated automatic transmission for clearance. Optional features include four way power seats and pedal-case power brakes.
Cameron Country Club hosted the Central Texas Dental Society luncheon with Dr. Joseph Y. Reed of Dallas as guest speaker on Periodontia in General Dentistry. Attending dentists were from Bosque, McLennan, Coryell, Falls, Bell and Milam Counties.
Milam County Health Unit logged 320 influenza cases for the week of January 10 to 16. Dr John B Bryson noted five pneumonia cases, 18 measles, 15 salmonellosis, 10 scarlet fever, 1 throat, and three nonorrhea.
Mr and Mrs Kamenicky announce the arrival of a son at Sherman Hospital on Sunday January 10. Gary weighs 7 pounds 6 ounces and has an older brother Wayne age seven. Mrs Kamenicky is the former Ora Bell James, daughter of Mrs Austin James. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Rudolph Kamenicky of Cameron.
Notice states the City Tax Collector will stay open until 7:00 p.m. Saturday January 30 1954 as January 31 falls on a Sunday. Taxes paid after February accrue a penalty and no poll tax can be issued on February 1. Also ad for new and used spinets pianos with prices and delivery by Munselle Piano Co. in Temple Texas.
Yoe High School boxers defeated Temple High School in five of nine bouts. Highlight results include Eddie Lisenbee and Freddie Fleischer earning unanimous decisions, Sonny Boy Lueck scoring a first round TKO for Temple, and Cameron athletes Arnold Warren Gifton Underwood Junior Zotz Harold Decker securing wins. The teams prepare for the Golden Gloves tournament in Temple on February 3 to 5.
John Mraz Sr. recovers in St Edward Hospital following two major operations. Visiting him are his children Mr and Mrs W G Mraz and son Bobby of Houston, J E Mraz and family of Temple, a daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Otto Peters of Corpus Christi, and sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Joe Steinacher of Houston. Also attending are many friends and relatives wishing him a speedy recovery. Grant Sylvester Gray born January 17 at St Edward Hospital weighed 8 pounds 2.5 ounces.
Mrs Bill Michalka and Mrs Louis Matula hosted Saint Rita Circle at Simon George Memorial Hall on Wednesday January 6. Twenty members attended and one guest Audrey Boyce was present. The group voted to contribute five dollars to the Milam County March of Dimes Drive. Kolaches and coffee were served after the meeting.
Buckholts kicked off the March of Dimes drive with a basketball game between Pelton and Buckholts independent teams. A Helen Hayes polio film aired at halftime. MOD chair Harold Fuchs reported gate receipts of 42.50 plus PTA food proceeds. Mrs. Lange spoke on the Milam County drive and a house to house canvass was planned to boost funds before the campaign ends.
A seven pound one ounce boy named Lee Earl was born to Mr and Mrs Wesley Henderson on Saturday January 9 at St Bad ward Hospital.
Jack Wilkerson a 51 year old Milano railroad worker died of a heart attack Sunday morning at his mother's home in Monroe Louisiana where he had gone for a vacation Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Milano pending the arrival of his son Jack Quebe Wilkerson stationed at Guam with the U S Navy He is survived by his widow Mrs Dorothy Wilkerson of Milano three brothers four sisters and his mother all of Monroe Louisiana
Mr and Mrs Calvin Shenkir of Buckholts announce the birth of their daughter Rebecca Ann weighing 8 pounds at St Edward Hospital on Tuesday January with time to be noted.
Mr and Mrs Floyd McClendan of Rockdale announce the birth of a son Gary Philip on Thursday Jan 7 at St Edward Hospital. The baby weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces.
A son, Thomas Joseph, arrived at St Edward Hospital Sunday January 10. Parents are Mr and Mrs Alfonso J Doskocil of Burlington. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin L Calhoun of Rockdale announce the birth of daughter Marilyn Kay on January 11 at St Edward Hospital weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Mr and Mrs Lester F Boggan of Milano celebrate a son Charles Edward born January 12 at St Edward Hospital weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces.
Mr and Mrs Leslie O Pratt of Bryan announce the birth of their daughter Carolyn Jean at St Edward Hospital on Wednesday January 13. The baby weighed 7 pounds 8 1 2 ounces at birth.
Mr and Mrs Rufus Mitchell of Gause welcomed a son at St Edward Hospital on Friday January eight weighing eight pounds fifteen ounces. The newborn was named Ronald Roland.
Cameron couple Mr and Mrs Graham McLer announce the birth of son Mikell Graham at 7 pounds 9 ounces. Buckholts couple Mr and Mrs Wilburn Beckhusen welcome daughter Beckie Avon at 6 pounds 14 ounces. Both births occurred at St Edward Hospital.
Mrs. Pat Gleason hosted a buffet supper at her home on Saturday night January 16 in Cameron. The event honored Miss Hortense Nabours and Jack Tumlinson who will marry January 23 at the First Methodist Church. Guests included Mrs. Charles Hensarling, Miss Sammy Dell Markham, Bill Crenan, Miss Ellen Frances Crenan, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Black, John David Matula, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matula, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brady Jr., Miss LaVerne Michalka, Miss Shirley Lierman, Buddy Shipp, Miss Nabours, and Mr. Tumlinson.
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