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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1945
Page
4
A soldier’s letter from the front denounces strikes and urges home front readers to stay at work and support the war. He contrasts civilian wage disputes with the sacrifices of American troops in Holland Italy and Germany, asking families to compare conditions and keep morale high.
Many new electric irons after a 1942 cutback feature all plastic handles. They are lighter and more comfortable than metal or wood replicas, but require protection against drops since plastic can smash if fallen.
Vernor McCall of Texas City spent several days in Cameron visiting relatives and friends.
1st Lt. Garland Ledbetter age 25 son of Mr and Mrs J F Ledbetter of Quemado Texas was killed in action December 13 1944. He was a B 29 pilot stationed on Saipan overseas since October 1944. He enlisted in the Air Corps at San Antonio three years ago and had time in Washington New Jersey Idaho and Kansas. Survivors include a brother Captain Elton Ledbetter in France his wife in New Jersey his parents and three aunts.
Rotarians viewed a technicolor film titled Heart Line of Nation highlighting railroads as the heart line of the nation. Victor R. Craze of Southern Pacific presented the program with John C. Andres sponsoring and E. C. Cole attending as a guest, noting railroads expanded frontiers and aided the war effort.
President Roosevelt rejects Harold Ickes resignation and nominates Frank Walker of New York for another term as Postmaster General. The White House also forwards military promotions for Col Elliott Roosevelt and names Henry Wallace for Commerce Secretary. Stillwell visits Washington amid potential R F C investigations into Jesse Jones era.
The Buckholts Luther League met January 14, 1945 in the church basement to elect officers Clement Synotzske president E J Provasek vice president Lina Lange secretary and Kennard Lange treasurer They planned the year and after business enjoyed games The group meets the second Sunday night of each month with next gathering February 11 Also Mrs Frank Jekel and daughter Janet Carol of Cameron returned home from Newton Memorial Hospital.
A United States troop ship carrying 220 men was sunk in the Atlantic. Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson announced 240 fatalities, 1400 rescued and some missing. Next of kin have been notified. Cpl. Jerry Lanicek of Rosebud concluded a 12 day furlough and returned to Drew Field Florida. Miss Loyas Fussell and Lola Mae Woods of Milano were Cameron visitors.
Mrs Lena Bailey 73 a Cameron Texas resident and pioneer died Wednesday January 24 1945 at 3 pm after short illness She was born in Germany in 1871 and came to America at age two Her husband John D Bailey a Texas newspaper man died in 1920 Survived by children Earl Bailey J D Bailey Mrs Harvey Hughes Miss Lucy Bailey and Mrs Mary Burk keen Funeral plans were announced by Marek Burns Funeral Home with arrangements pending arrival of children.
W A Sproull of Ben Arnold died at his home January 25 1945 after a stroke. Born June 20 1863 in Gearg he was survived by wife Sara Luella and six children C C Sproull Fren Sproull Charlie Sproull Kate Sproull all of Pea Arnold with Gus Sproull deceased in 1912. Funeral by Rev K R Isbell at Green Funeral Home Friday January 26 1945 with burial in Walkers Creek Cemetery. Masons to handle graveside rites.
We express thanks to all who assisted during illness and at the death of Mrs. Apolana Zalesky. We especially thank the Doctors and those who ministered to her, those who spoke words of sympathy, gave flowers, and helped in any way.
Ernest Vogelsang son of Mr and Mrs Willis Vogelsang returned from a six day leave at Little Creek Virginia to join his family. His brother Sven Vogelsang is stationed in the Mariannas Islands. Mrs J H Sapp visits Houston. Knight rank will be conferred at Knights of Pythias Hall tonight January 22. Miss Vera Fisher of Hanover did business in Cameron this week.
Wm. Harsha appoints Bert Nickelson and Dr. Leland Denson as campaign captains to boost adult department attendance. Mrs. Erin Slocomb leads the lesson discussions with her engaging teaching, open mind, and warm interchanges. Bible School at 9:45 worship at 11 and 7 as Love Can Solve the Post War Problems.
Joe W. Vanek of Houston Milling Company will visit for a week starting January 29. He will confer with poultry owners to cull flocks, assist livestock feeders, and advise on feed problems through Anderson Grain Company and Arrow Feeds. He will base at L. T. Anderson's feed store.
Lula Mae Murff of Burlington is reported resting comfortably following an appendectomy in Newton.
A drop in egg laying signals mood or appetite changes in hens. If birds grow listless toward feed or eat less, producers should expect reduced production within days.
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