Reichert Enters Cameron Alderman Race
Ben F. Reichert, editor of the Cameron Enterprise for 17 years, announced for Alderman Place 1 after being drafted by the Citizens Committee. He pledges goodwill with the council, urges thorough study of city matters, and cites his community roles and local business ties as qualifications.
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Ben F. Reichert
Cameron Enterprise
Citizens Committee
Reichert
Methodist Church
K. P. Lodge
The
Texas Press
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Temple Telegram
Associated Press
Cameron
Stafford seeks re election as Cameron tax assessor
W H Stafford, Cameron city assessor and collector of taxes, announces his candidacy for re election in the Democratic Primary on February 5, 1946. He cites past service, orderly records, and efficient city tax administration while asking voters for support and stressing personal solicitation due to tax season.
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W. H. Stafford
Cameron
Stafford
Youth program party proves a big success
The first Youth Program entertainment was held in the high school gym Monday night with over 100 students and townspeople attending. Mrs. Lucille Monroe reported the event was well arranged and included table tennis badminton volleyball table games and dancing. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Dana Monroe and Mr and Mrs John Henry Wilson.
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Lucille Monroe
Niceledtian
August G Kunz Seeks Cameron Alderman Seat in Local Primary
August G Kunz a World War I veteran and Cameron civic worker announces his candidacy for City Alderman Place 2 subject to the February 5 city primary. He ran Kunz Planing Mill since 1926 with a wartime service at Camp Hood and Navy destroyer duty. His family includes five sons two of whom served in World War II with multiple stationed abroad and education at YoE High and St An.
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August G. Kunz
Cameron
Kunz
Citizens Committee
A. & M. College
Navy
Camp Hood
Mr. Kunz
August Kunz
Philadelphia
Africa
Salerno
Anzio
Sicilian
France
Jim
Charley
Japan
Yoe High
St. An
Court passes trial of criminals here
Roy Cusak a paroled convict under a 99 year sentence was being returned to Texas prison by Sheriff Carl Black after parole revocation by Governor Stevenson. Ben Leland Foyt, also indicted, will be sent to Houston. both men will not be tried.
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Roy Cusak
Texas
Carl Black
Coke R. Stevenson
Cusak
Skeezix
Walker
Milano
Sheriff Black
Harris County
Houston
Ben Leland Foyt
Foyt
Bell County
C W Cravey 76 Died of Heart Attack in Local City
Wes Cravey 76 died Tuesday afternoon from a heart attack. Funeral arrangements set at Green Funeral Home for 1 pm Thursday January 24 1946 with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Cravey a longtime cobbler in the city was not employed in recent years due to health and age. Mrs H L Shaw of Val Verde visited Cameron Thursday.
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C. W
Wes) Cravey
Green Funeral Home
Oak Hill
Cravey
iMis
Poll Tax Confusion Outlined For Voters
A Democratic committee reports on two voter groups in need of instruction. Ex servicemen can vote without exemption certificates or new registration, while voters over sixty in cities over 10 000 must renew exemption certificates by January 1. Officials fear many may miss the deadline.
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Democratic State Executive Committee
Schiller seeks re election to Cam ern city alderman post
E O Schiller announces his bid for re election to the Cam eron Board of Aldermen limited to the Democratic primary on February 5 1946 He appeals to voters citing past service as a business man and tax payer and pledges to continue faithful governance and committee work without making new promises.
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EF. O. Schiller
Cameron
Schiller
VFW Convention to Be Held in Cameron in May
Cameron will host the District Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in early May. Emmett Streetman announced the site battle after Cameron defeated Waco, with the event planned for one day. Attendees included J. A. Henderson, H. B. McClellan, Ralph Koepf, Jack Stidman, Joe Brandenburg and Streetman. Lt. and Mrs. E. N. Brady visited Cameron. Brady expects discharge soon from RAF Regional Hospital.
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Cameron
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Emmett Streetman
Temple
14Th District
Waco
J. A. Henderson
H. B. McClellan
Ralph Koepf
Jack Stidman
Joe Brandenburg
E. N. Brady
Brady
San Antonio
RAF
Pherrol McEwrath
Dallas
Mayor Chas C. Smith Seeks Reelection in 1946 Primary
Mayor Chas C. Smith announces his candidacy for reelection in the Democratic primary on February 5 1946. He cites past success in restoring city finances reducing bonded debt and building surplus while pledging continued service and prudent management to advance Camden's public improvements and balance.
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Chas. C. Smith
Smith
United States
Cameron
Roy Griffith Seeks Re election To Cameron Board
Roy Griffith, long time Cameron alderman and former mayor pro tempore, announces re election to another term on the city council. He pledges to serve all citizens, favoring public improvements like streets and sanitation while opposing tax increases. Griffith seeks votes through public outreach, vowing to carry out the will of the people. B P Matocha of San Antonio transacted business in Cameron this week.
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Roy Griffith
Boar of Aldermen
Cameron
Griffith
B. P. Matocha
San Antonio
McCullin Enters Cameron Mayoral Race
A W Mack McCullin a leading Cameron business man and civic worker enters the mayoral race drafted by a Citizens Committee. He chairs the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club and has led war bonds campaigns and War Chest efforts. He pledges honest service to the people if elected.
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A. W. “Mack” McCullin
Cameron
McCullin
Citizens Committee
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
MccCullin
McCloskey Hospital
UK Rubber Welding Plant Expanded to Recap Tires
W. C. Pemberton expands UK Rubber Welding to include recapping machinery for truck tires. The OK recapper, thermostatically controlled, can recap worn carcasses for cost savings. shop now handles automobile, truck, and tractor tires with prompt service and guaranteed workmanship benefiting Milam County customers.
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W. C. Pemberton
Mr. Pemberton
Milam County
Attorney General Rules Servicemen Vote Without Poll Tax Barrier
The opinion states servicemen may vote in Texas elections by showing service within 18 months and being otherwise qualified. There is no exemption from the poll tax, but payment is not required to vote. Absentee voting follows standard rules, with residence considerations and age requirements discussed.
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Perry Jones
Texas
Grover Sellers
Julius Kamenicky Returns Home From Pacific Service
Julius G. Kamenicky husband of Ora B. Kamenicky of Cameron is among 1 847 Army veterans to be discharged and return to the States aboard USS Lavaca an attack transport of the Magic Carpet fleet. The ship left Okinawa December 29 and was due in Seattle around January 15 as part of the Navy’s vast auxiliary fleet supporting Allied operations in Africa Europe and the Pacific.
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Pearl Harbor
T. H
Julius G. Kamenicky
Ora B. Kamenicky
Cameron
Navy
States
Okinawa
Seattle
Africa
Europe
Pacific
English Department at Yee High School Expands Curriculum
Yee High School expands English in a new semester with the largest department in the school. One hundred four juniors study Emerson and American literature, while seniors work on sentence parts and quotations. Sophomores focus on introductions and manners for daily conversation as freshmen read stories and poems about group interactions.
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Yee High School
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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C. W. Gravey
H. L. Shaw
Val Verde
E O. Schiller
Roy Grifith
AW. McCullin
Julius Kamenicky
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