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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1949
Page
1
Tax receipts lag in the county office with Walter White and W H Stafford noting polls and penalties. Stafford says about 1100 polls likely and 700 issued by noon with January 31 as the last day. Weather and late payments slow, but officials expect brisk business to close the period.
Funeral services for Capt. Billy Batte Bryan will be held at 2 p m Wednesday January 26 from the Marek Burns Funeral Home in Cameron with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars with a Military Escort will give full honors to the Army Air Corps hero who fought over Europe. Bryan, born in Waco and reared in Cameron, earned his wings October 10 1942 at Foster Field and served at Orlando Leesburg and Keystone Field before combat in France. He shot down several German planes during the invasion, was killed in a plane crash in England July 2 1944, and his father John Bryan received the death notice from France.
R H McIntosh 81 a pioneer dry goods merchant in Cameron and partner of the late S W Cheeves died at 7 20 p m Wednesday January 26 at his Cameron home. He lived in Cameron 60 years and will be honored at a First Methodist Church Cameron funeral 10 a m Friday January 27. Interment will follow at the old home in Wills Point Texas with Marek Burns Funeral Home directing.
Milam county Farm Bureau held a meeting in Cameron last week discussing the AAA program soil conservation terraces and drainage ditches. Dillon and Fisher covered summer grasses and the 1949 farm program while Mitchell spoke on cooperation with government agencies. Murray Cox will be special guest for Farm Bureau Day with exhibits from 4-H HD club GI school FFA and more at National Hall Cameron. A basket lunch will follow at noon and the public is invited.
The smallest exchange in Texas is in Maysfield Milam county near Cameron. The Maysfield Telephone Company runs a 150 line magneto switchboard in Freeman general store connected to Southwestern Bell by a seven mile rural line from Cam. Only one business line has been in use in the last five years. J C Freeman is president and W C Freeman secretary.
The body of Pfc Milton T Williams who died in Okinawa on April 21 1945 has arrived aboard a memorial ship on the West Coast and will be reburied in Cameron. His widow Mrs Mable Williams received government telegram confirming the arrival. Williams served from December 23 1943 training at Camp Cross and fought in the Marianas before Okinawa. Local veterans will provide full military honors at the Cameron reburial.
A 1949 notice reminds Texas voters that January 31 is the last day to pay poll tax to be eligible to vote. It notes that city residents must pay city, county, and state taxes and warns that voting without payment bars ballot access. The piece urges civic duty and links poll tax compliance to freedom and democracy.
A brief aphorism notes that personal barriers can block achievement, comparing obstacles to self-imposed rails that fence off opportunity. The line suggests self-doubt and structure hinder progress.
Eighteen young men who have attained 18 years and are subject to the draft have registered in the county. Names include Clarence E. Crawford Sammy G. Moore Graciano Gerereo from Rockdale Booker T. Williams from Cavilla Hilly H. Stedman Jr Grady Allen William A. Spicak Johnnie Sanders Jr Lazaro Reyna Howard Beale Cameron Willard Gandy Denson D. Fuchs Willie A. Marek Buckholts Timothy P. Gleason Maysfield Ollie Jones Ben Arnold Bobbie G. Reed Clarkson John C. Davidson Hanover Hulan Malone Milano.
Giles A. McDermott of Marlow shows a 12 year old ensilage jar that remains fresh and sweet. He says careful cover maintenance and occasional dirt in the trench silo preserve green feed for cattle, proving trench silos can store surplus feed for years.
Funeral services were held Monday for J. S. Cabron a Burlington pioneer who died Saturday at his home after declining health. He came to Burlington from Buckholts decades ago and owned land around Robstown and Corpus Christi. Survived by his widow three sons three daughters four sisters and 18 grandchildren. Louis Cabron a son died November 19 1948.
Texas Highway Department will open bids February 16 for a new bridge and causeway across Elm Creek north of Cameron on Highway 77. Judge Dan Tyson announced the project, replacing the old wooden structure near the municipal airport as part of the Highway 77 plan. Right of way issues delayed deeds, with condemnation proceedings authorized but no action yet.
A cautionary note warns against stepping on anyone who is a live wire, highlighting the danger of electric shocks and advising careful behavior around electrical systems.
Gov Beauford Jester prepares to urge immediate Senate action on a $180000000 Gilmer-Aikin education package. The three bills would overhaul the state school system, establish a foundation program guaranteeing high school education, and create a state education fund to finance reforms.
A Saturday night blaze consumed the GI School at Milano and all its equipment. Superintendent Chas M Hicks estimated the loss at about 10000 dollars, with potential replacement costs up to 15000. Firefighters from Cameron and Milano responded. neighboring buildings were saved.
A total of 4.14 inches of rain had fallen in the Cameron area up to Monday, January 23, disclosed by L. W. Smith, local government observer. Cameron added .42 inches from Sunday, lifting January rainfall to over four inches as farm operations await sunshine and more rain for the territory.
Cameron reports a continuation of cold weather with a low around 29 degrees and ice on trees. Another inch of rain is expected after a winter total exceeding six inches for January, with rain and melting ice likely to keep the pattern through Friday as temperatures warm gradually.
Funeral services for Miss Alice Brennan of Milano were held Sunday with Rev. Dickey of Taylor officiating. Interment followed in Milano cemetery. She died January 15 at 2:50 p.m. in Brenham's Shrine of The Little Flower Convalescent Home after a lengthy illness. Surviving are two sisters Kate Brennan of Milano and Mrs George Manley of Minerva, a brother Larry Brennan Jr of Somerville, four nephews and one niece.
Cadet H. H. Stedman son of Mr and Mrs H H Stedman 605 BE 23rd posted an 88 average for the month and is among 103 cadets on the fourth grade Dec Jan honor roll at Kemper Military School dean F J Marston notes. With 467 cadets enrolled the dean's list requires an 87 average or higher.
Home Talent stages a Friday January 28 performance at the school auditorium to raise funds for Polio. Beginnings at 8 p m with Mrs Dock Hardin directing. Twelve organizations join in skits music and comedy. Tickets available at Milam Coffee Shop Milam Drug and Dusek Pharmacy with 26c for students and 50c for adults.
Alene Griswold Mary Fanning Clyde Cummings William Earl Mose ley Ruth Turner and A D Lagrone attended the dramatization of job at Baylor University Friday night.
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