Personal Mentions and Society Notes From Local Dallas Area
Oddies Fikes returns home from Newton Memorial Hospital in Dallas. Dinner guests at the Morrison home included Col. Louis Murry of Lexington Kentucky and Mrs. Ralph Smith of Dallas. Parma Radio Service advertises repair for any radio. S Sgt Frances Morrison of Gore Field Great Falls Montana visited her mother since January 11. Miss Etta Ringgold of San Antonio visits Mrs. Annie Longmire and mother Mrs. Verge Woolley before heading to Bastrop to farm. Mrs Cecil Criswell and Mrs D R Criswell of Buckholts visited Cameron Thursday. Jeff Hogers Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy sponsored a Chapel Program on January 17 1945 in Yee High Gym with Confederate flags, High School band, patriotic march, Dixie, and Southern melodies. A recently won High School trophy was presented to the student body. Flag Salute preceded Judge Gunn’s tribute to Stonewall Jackson, marking Southern Heroes Day observed by the UDC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Morrison
Gore Field
Great Falls
Montana
W. A. Morrison
SiSgt. Morrison
Dallas
W. A. Morrison, Jr
Louise Gillon
Etta Ringgold
San Antonio
Annie Longmire
Verge Woolley
Ringgold
Milam County Home Demonstration
Bastrop
Jeff Hogers
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Yee High
Judge Gunn
Stonewall Jackson
Society of United Daughters of the Confederacy
Radio repair shop visit notes and local greetings
Parma Radio Service details repairs for any make or model radio. Mr and Mrs Bob Bennett enjoy a visit from his mother Mrs Bennett of Crawford. Mrs Bennett is a charter member of the Order Eastern Star in Crawford and attends meetings. Mrs Bob Hensley of Cameron RT 1 has returned home from Newton Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parma Radio Service
Bob Bennett
Bennett of
Crawford
Bennett
The
Order Eastern Star of
Bob Hensley of
Cameron, Rt. 1
Newton Memorial Hospital
Alex Springer
Rosebud, Rt. 1
Nevada a Big State With Small Population
Nevada spans 110,540 square miles ranking sixth in area with a 1940 census population of 110,245. The name, meaning snow clad, reflects the Sierra Nevada. most people lived near the eastern edge of the state as mountain ranges stretch northeast to southwest with intervening valleys and gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Nevada
United States
Idaho
Colorado River
Good Management Aids Dairy Insemination Efforts
Farmers can expect guidance on artificial insemination from breeding associations but must avoid risks from poor financing, mismanaged operations, and high overhead. In northern Illinois a successful group charges a $7 breeding fee with at least three inseminations, serves 10 to 30 cows daily within a 30 mile radius, and rents facilities for $55 monthly while five bulls graze on pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Paper collection today urged in Cameron
All business houses and residences are asked to place waste paper and cardboard on sidewalks this afternoon for pickup by the Lions. Gather newspapers and magazines in small bundles, collapse cardboard boxes, and tie securely. Waste paper and cardboard are vital war materials and must be collected for war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Announcement of Approaching Marriage Jane Gunn to Cooke
Mr and Mrs Ed Gunn announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Jane to John Frances Cooke of Houston. The ceremony will be at the Methodist church in Cameron on Saturday February 3 1945 at 3 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gunn
Jane
John Frances Cooke
Houston
Methodist Church
Cameron
January 22 1903 Panama Canal treaty signed
A Panama Canal treaty was signed on January 22 1903 marking a key step in maritime route negotiations. The agreement involved major powers charting control and cooperation over the soon to be constructed waterway.
Milam County seeks depository bids for county school and trust funds
Sealed proposals for a Milam County Texas depository contract will be received during the February 1945 term by the County Commissioners Court. Banking corporations associations or individual bankers may bid for custodianship of county funds school funds and clerk’s trust funds. Each bid must include a $500 cashiers check and be delivered by 16 00 hours February 15 1945. unsuccessful bidders will have checks returned and the court may reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Texas
Milam
Jeff. T. Kemp
Chemical State New Jersey’s Paints and Chemicals Output Share
New Jersey produces about 88 million dollars in paints pigments and varnishes about 16 percent of the national total It holds 7 2 percent of all chemical establishments in the United States It has about 4 percent of compressed gas plants 8 percent of its employees 5 percent of all drug and medicine establishments and 8 percent of its employees 5 percent of explosive plants and 26 percent of its employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
United States
Harrison Backer Missing in Action in Belgium War
Mrs. W. C. Hickman of Cameron reports from Mrs. Artie Backer of Fulton Miss that her son Sergeant Harrison Backer has been missing in action in Belgium since December 15, 1944. He spent two years at Camp Hood before overseas duty and was among six soldiers who visited the Hickman home each weekend. His wife and baby live at Rosenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hickman
Cameron
Artie Backer
Fulton
Miss
Set. Harrison Backer
Belgium
Set. Backer
Camp Hood
Pvt
W. H. Hickman
Rosenberg
Sale of Eighteen Used Singer Sewing Machines Scheduled
Mi lam County commissioners will open bids at 2 00 p m January 25 1945 in Cameron for eighteen used Singer sewing machines. Machines are viewable at Rockdale City Hall and Cameron Red Cross Sewing Room. County reserves right to reject all bids. Send sealed bids to County Judge Cameron Texas. Jeff T Kemp County Judge. Mrs F L Gregory of Cameron has returned home from Newton Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Milam County
Court House
Cameron
Texas
City Hall
Rockdale
Red Cross
Jeff T. Ke
Cookies Drive Seeks Weekly Milam County Cookies
Mrs. F. C. Fahrendorf announces the Camp and Hospital Council seeks two thousand cookies weekly from Milam County churches to aid wounded soldiers. Baptist week follows, Methodist next, with churches grouped as needed. Volunteers should contact Mrs. Fahrendorf and deliver baked cookies to New Cameron Drug Company. Also notes local hospital updates for Mrs. Alex Springer and A. T. Swanzy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Fahrendorf
Camp and Hospital Council
Milam County
Farm Woodlands Provide Extra Income For Farmers
Forestry experts say well managed woodlots can boost farm income alongside general farming. Proper timber planning and conservation practices help sustain long term dividends for rural operations.
Woman Composer Mabel Daniels Says U S Has More Seasoned Opportunities
The only living American woman symphony composer Mabel Daniels notes greater chance for women with creative talent in the United States than in Europe, highlighting opportunities for American women in music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Daniels
U. S
Europe
Local Trapper Wins Cash Amid Sears Fur Show
Sears 16th National Raw Fur Show offers 942 cash awards totaling 7590 dollars. Major prizes include a 1000 dollar top award and 250 dollar sectional awards, plus 918 daily 5 dollar prizes. Even without winning, careful pelt handling boosts fur values and trapper incomes nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Sears Raw Fur Marketing Service
America
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oddies Fikes
Morrison
Col
Louis Murry
Lexington
Ralph Smith
Parma
Cecil Criswell
D. R. Criswell of
Buckholts
Southern Select
Galveston-Houston Breweries, Inc
Galveston
Tesas
Vod Lazek, Sr
County Depository
Harrison Backer
F. L. Gregory of
McCloskey
A. T. Swanzy
Burlington
Perso
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City, N.Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co., of
Caldwell
Roosevelt Ball
National Hall
All Girl
Caperton’s
Mendets
Bobbie
Jess Thompson
Milano
Thorndale
Ewdin Hardy
American Legion
Joe W. Vanek
Houston Milling Co
Mr. Vanek
Anderson
L. T. Anderson
Cameron, Texas
J. L. Witte
Mias
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Raw
Chicago
Philadelphia
Memphis
Kansas City
Seattle
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