Tragic Alvarado Fire Claims Barbara Allen and Three Sons
Mrs Barbara Allen and her three sons William Gary Richard Martin and Donald Ray perished in a house fire in Alvarado early Sunday. Husband Wilbur was severely burned and treated at Harris Hospital. Fire crews from nearby towns aided efforts and investigation noted fire onset and damage to nearby homes. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Harris Funeral Home with burial pending.
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Barbara Allen
Alvarado
Harris Hospital
Homer Cox
Alvarado Methodist Church
Allen
Colorado Youth Found Dead Near Caldwell Route
M. L. Cecil a 17 year old from Denver Colorado was found dead on a highway between Caldwell and Chriesman after resting at a Caldwell cafe and hitchhiking home from Louisiana. A truck driver found him later. cause of death unclear while Caldwell officers recovered his ID and notified his Colorado parents.
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M. L. Cecil
Denver
Colorado
Caldwell
Chriesman
Mr. Cecil
Louisiana
Prayer for Soldiers Courage and Faith in Times of Conflict
A devotional prayer asks God to protect and strengthen soldiers in danger. It seeks courage loyalty and healing, asking for guidance through trials and the assurance of divine presence and support in battle and recovery. The text emphasizes faith freedom and unity with the divine.
Georgetown Junior Quintet Wins Friday Tournament Title
Georgetown Junior basketball team defeated Cameron 18-12 in the final round at Yee High School Gym. Coach Don Ross and Dick Young directed the all day event with Milano beating Rogers 22-14 in consolation. Awards were presented by Coach Paul Smith.
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Georgetown
Cameron
Yee High School
Don Ross
Dick Young
Milano
Rogers
Buckholts
San Gabriel
Killeen
Ada Henderson
Paul Smith
Angell Family Thankful After Home Fire Help
W O Angell and family express sincere appreciation for the generous aid received after their home and furnishings were destroyed by fire. They extend thanks to all who offered assistance and support during that difficult time.
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W. O. Angell
Cameron Visitor Arrives on Route 1
The Sipula of Route 1 Cameron was a visitor here recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Soil sample application forms available at county agents office
Local notice states that application blanks and instructions for taking soil samples are now available at the county agents office. J D Moore, Madison County Agent, says the sampling process is simple when the instructions are followed.
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J. D. Moore
Milam County
Moore
George and Ed Black in Cameron Visit
George and Ed Black of Hanover were in Cameron the past Tuesday confirming their travel plans and meeting local associates.
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George
Ed Black
Hanover
Cameron
William Whitaker Visits Cameron This Week
William Whitaker of Hoyte was a visitor in Cameron for a day this week, stopping at local spots and meeting residents. He shared greetings with townspeople and discussed community matters during his brief stay.
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William Whitaker of
Hoyte
Cameron
Milam County SCF Committee Reports Yearly Plans
Milam County Save the Children Federation committee chaired by Mrs Albert Horstmann held the first meeting of the year in the county courtroom. Area Director Mrs John Hillman outlined projects including sponsored schools and clothing services with plans to add sponsored child grants. The group reported six dolls and one layette given to needy children, and Christmas parties in 17 schools with gifts from sponsors. A $40 school sponsorship matches funds for playgrounds lunch room supplies and libraries. A Child Welfare Conference luncheon is planned for April and the next meeting on February 21 invites volunteers to aid underprivileged children.
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Milam County
Save the Children Federation
Albert Horstmann
John Hillman
SCF
Bryan
Federations
Reese Family Visited Relatives in Lockhart This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Bobby Reese and their baby son visited Mrs Reeses parents Mr and Mrs J W Lemoa at Lockhart over the weekend.
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Bobby Reese
Parma Radio Service Restores Any Make Radio Repair
Parma Radio Service announces repair capability for any make radios. Call 104 for service details and turnaround times.
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Parma Radio Service
Meeting attendees and military enlistment noted in county report
Those present at the meeting were Mesdames Albert Horstmann Bess Triggs Ida Bell Lewis John Hill man Miss Mary Burns and Hinton Pruett County Superintendent of Public Schools Olen McLerran ro recently en listed in the Army Air Force is sta tioned at Lackland field in San An tonio Mr. McLerran is the son of John McLerran of Hoyte.
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Mesdames
Albert Horstmann
Bess Triggs
Ida Bell Lewis
John Hillman
Mary Burns
Hinton Pruett
Olen McLerran Ro
Army Air Force
Lackland Field
San An
Mrs Eanes Travels After Visit Before Husband Sails
Mrs Bill Eanes returned from Galveston where she visited with her husband before he left by boat for New York. He serves in the Merchant Marines and they were believed bound for New York. Cameron reported the death of Henry Marak 96 at his West Texas home. he was uncle to Frank Marak of Cameron and John Marak Sr of Marak.
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Bill Eanes
Galveston
New York
Mr. Eanes
Merchant Marines
Cameron
Henry Marak
West, Texas
Mr. Marak
Frank Marak
John Marak
Marak
Visitors from Rogers Bryan and Cameron Weekend
L A Svetlik of Rogers was a business visitor in Cameron Friday of the past week. Mrs J K Miller of Bryan visited Mrs Odie Malone and other friends in Cameron over the weekend.
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L. A. Svetlik
Rogers
Cameron
J. K. Miller
Bryan
Odie Malone
Mrs. A. J. Anderson Injured in Fall at Home
Mrs. A J Anderson, injured in a fall at her home last Tuesday, is being treated at St. Edward Hospital. Friends extend wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Jured
St. Edward Hospital
Mrs Ray Boatright Visits Mother in Waco
Mrs Ray Boatright visited her mother in Waco Sunday and returned home afterward.
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Ray Boatright
Waco
Mrs Frank Plachy Visitor in Cameron
Mrs Frank Plachy of Route 1 Cameron was a visitor in Cameron recently.
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Frank Plachy
Route 1
Cameron
Alma Houston and son visit Temple hosts
Mrs Alma Houston and her son Thomas vacationed with Mr and Mrs Ivan Moseley in Temple over the weekend as guests in their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Houston
Thomas
Ivan Moseley
Temple
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Wilbur Allen
Terry Bailey
Fort Worth
H. A. Donathan
Garnet Ryan
James McDonald
Brownwood
S. M. Bailey
Oour
Roy H. Parker
United States Army
al Mening
Goon Housexerrmna Magazinne
Cameron, Texas
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
E. A. Camp
E. B. Camp
Tonio
Mr. McLerran
John McLerran
A. J. Anderson
American General Life Insurance Company
Joe Marsh
O.K
DE Soto
Desoto
Desoto and
Plymouth
Groucho Marx
NBC
Duncum Motor Company
Ameron, Texas
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