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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1950
Page
4
Announcement reports rename the 4 H Electric program to 4 H Farm and Home Electric in 1950. It aims to boost youth interest in electricity use and show projects. Awards remain from Westinghouse Educational Foundation including medals trips and six $300 scholarships plus a merit plaque for top county program.
The White House privately briefs Democratic leaders on a tax program that cuts excise levies by 750 million dollars and raises corporate, estate, and gift taxes by just under 1.75 billion, producing a net increase of under 1 billion to reduce the 5.1 billion deficit for the coming fiscal year.
The Rev Frank M Newton, newly called pastor of the First Baptist Church of Mt Calm, moved here last week to begin duties. Born in Cameron in 1916, he pursued UT Law then Bible studies, served as a bomber pilot in WWII, was a German POW, reentered education, and earned BA degrees with his wife.
The Army brings heavy equipment to breach a safety valve levee along the swollen Mississippi, risking 200 square miles of Missouri farmland. Eight thousand residents flee Birds Point New Madrid floodway, while four thousand stay under evacuation threat. Rivers Ohio and Wabash rise, with volunteers aiding the Vincennes levee and two deaths in Southern Illinois floodwaters.
The family of Mrs. Lucy E. Phipps expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kind deeds during illness and after her death. They acknowledge flowers, condolences, and assistance as deeply appreciated.
The Cameron Rebekah Lodge No. 46 meets every Thursday night led by Noble Grand H B McClellen and Secretary CAMERON REBEKAH LODGE. Virgie Gill serves as Noble Grand and Johnnie Lee Richards as Secretary with meetings on the first and third Tuesday nights.
Mrs. Jennie Barrett visits Rio Grande Valley relatives while Mrs. Filmore McCall improves after illness. Frank Barett and Leo return from Cameron where Leo was ill. Several residents visit hospitals and homes in Cameron, St. Edward, and nearby towns. Sympathy expressed for the passing of Mrs. Jack Johnson of Cameron.
The Civil Service Commission announces examinations for filling vacancies in the Burlington Post Office in the position of Substitute Clerk at the salary rate of $1.06 per hour. To be eligible to take the examination, applicants must reside within the delivery area of the Burlington Post Office or be bona fide patrons thereof. Application forms and additional information may be secured from the post office or from the Regional Director, Fourteenth U. S. Civil Service Region, 210 South Harwood Street, Dallas 1, Texas.
C M Selman has been re elected superintendent to the Rockdale schools for another three year term. He is now in his eighth year at the head of the Rockdale schools, coming from Brenham in 1942. The election of teachers will be made in February.
The Cameron Yoemen beat Rosebud Panthers 40-14 to claim their fourth district victory as Alton Fuchs scored 15 and Glen Rosenberg 9. Yoemen B team defeated Rosebud B 31-2. Coach Williford led Cameron toward a Brenham tournament with a 2:30 p.m. first game. Cameron and Taylor remain tied for the district lead.
Mrs. John Wiltscheck is identified as a medical patient receiving care at St Edward Hospital. The brief item notes her status within the facility.
Repair shop announces they have a radio repair solution labeled as 104 and invites calls to Parma Radio Service for service details and pricing.
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