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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
4
The Cameron Herald from Cameron Texas lists Jefferson B White as editor and publisher and notes it is an establishment founded in 1860 with mail matter status under an act of Congress March 3 1879.
Jester outlines a spring traffic action plan and strict state law enforcement. He advocates a comprehensive program, reorganization of the Texas National Guard, creation of a Texas State Guard Reserve Corps, and road contracts totaling 70 million dollars, aiming to complete 7500 miles of farm to market roads. He calls for increased appropriations to support these initiatives.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a strong, non narcotic remedy that targets the bronchial mucous membranes to loosen mucus and soothe coughs. It claims to blend beechwood Creosote with proven cough medicines and offers a money back guarantee after try.
The report highlights record low deaths from typhoid fever and other diseases in Texas while outlining aims for 800 rural hospital beds with federal aid. It notes increases in old age assistance and aid for the needy, blind, and dependent children to a 35 million dollar limit, larger public school funding, conservation efforts, and steps toward veteran affairs and Good Neighbor Commission, plus redistricting considerations.
A reader urges Milam County to scrutinize a local cinema operation and praises exhibitors as key community contributors. The piece cites Eric Johnston on the theater operator as a pivotal figure in Anywhere U S A and notes the share of box office staying in the town to support wages, rents, taxes, and local projects.
At the 1948 annual stockholders meeting The Citizens National Bank of Cameron re elected directors Oxsheer Smith W O Newton Niley Smith Frank Monroe Rush A Thomas Hilliard S Thomas. Officers elected Oxsheer Smith president W O Newton active vice president Alvin Nolte assistant vice president Hilliard S S Thomas assistant vice president Ladis Marak cashier John H Davis assistant cashier. Salaries for officers and employees rose 10 to 20 percent though the president kept his pay unchanged. The bank holds 47 year record and paid 1947 dividends. Capital remains 100000 with 200000 surplus totaling 300000 permanent capital. The president noted a 30000 loan limit per customer under law and described lending practices for secured loans to meet customer needs.
The article discusses the film industry as a large decentralized enterprise affecting many lives and communities. It notes theaters as key community hubs and praises cinema as glamorous art that preserves the past and inspires today. It also reports Mrs J H Collins recovering from a January 10 operation at St Edwards Hospital and returning home.
Mrs J B Oldham and her daughter Nancy Fae of Rockdale visited Mrs Henry Dreyer’s home on Monday.
Charles Brown former President of the First National Bank in Rosebud donates 30000 to fund a memorial library in Rosebud in memory of his late wife. A committee led by Mrs. E. E. Green will administer the fund which includes a building kindly viewed as a forward cultural step for the community.
A local ad offers Black Hawk Ointment with a guarantee for skin conditions like eczema tetter ringworm and prickly heat. Jar price 60 cents and one dollar.
An advertisement promotes Parma Radio Service offering affordable repairs for any radio make. It emphasizes low prices and claims to fix radios with a focus on value rather than experimentation.
Weather outlook shows clear skies and warmer conditions for Cameron and surrounding areas over the next 48 hours. Earlier frost and ice brought a low of 21 degrees, with about one inch of rainfall helpful for farming, followed by continuing cold near freezing tonight and Thursday.
A candlelight service marks the 60th anniversary of the Women's Missionary Union of the Southern Baptist at the Baptist church tonight at eight o'clock. The program includes Mrs Grady Cooper, Mrs John A Smith Sr, Mrs Earl Moseley, Mrs E A Flinn, Miss Winnie Henderson, Mrs J C Martin, Mrs Ida Johns, Mrs Gus Evans, Mrs William F Arthur, Miss Ada Margaret Smith and Miss Anita Dusek. All church members are urged to attend.
Cameron Cotton Oil Company advertises a selection of hulls and meats, inviting customers to purchase a broad range of products. The notice emphasizes availability and contact options for buyers seeking specific items.
Mr and Mrs James Elrod attended the District Meeting of the Farm Bureau in Temple at City Hall. Marvin Carter Texas Farm Bureau Federation organization Director called the meeting to order. The State President J Walter Hammond met with district presidents for discussion. A salesmanship class was conducted by Jim Price of Southern Farm Bureau Life Co for Farm Insurance Agents.
Buy hulls and meal at reduced prices from Cameron Cotton Oil Company to cut costs on livestock feeds and processing supplies.
Mr and Mrs Anton Ulienik of Burlington visited Temple for a day of business activities.
Mrs. Bartow Jackson is reported ill at her residence in town.
Miss Bessie Dunham spent the weekend visiting friends and relatives in Houston. She traveled to the city to reconnect with family and social circle during the weekend.
Mrs Matyastik spent the weekend with her daughter Mildred a freshman at Texas Lutheran College in Seguin.
Rev. Benjamin Marek of Wahoo Nebraska tours Texas as a guest in the home of cousin F A Marek and family last Friday. A Presbyterian minister for 40 years he plans to retire this year and expects to stay in Texas about eight weeks on his first trip there.
Mr and Mrs Albert Epperson of Houston announce the birth of a son on January 10 in Memorial Hospital Houston. Albert Danny weighs seven pounds two ounces at birth. The baby is grandson of Mrs Henry Sapp and son of Ted and Albert Epperson.
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