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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1948
Page
8
McAtee son of Mr and Mrs Ed McAtee of Rosebud has bought the B W Clark Magnolia Service Station in Cameron and begun duties. Anna Arisman of Route 1 near the city visited Cameron over the weekend and renewed her Herald subscription for another year.
The 1948 Chevrolet lineup introduces new exterior styling with simplified fronts and sides, updated interior fabrics in Fleetline, Fleetmaster, and Stylemaster lines, and improved engines, bearings, and valve seals. Innovations include a three position ignition key, circuit breaker lighting, Buna rubber valve stem seals, and a larger radiator drain cock for easier maintenance.
A bandit trapped two customers J C Ellis and J K Chapman at a bank teller counter and forced Ellis to hand over $125. Ellis resisted by tossing a money changer that struck the cashier’s grill as the robber fled with the money. Sheriff Wayne McConnell took charge of the search from Grapeland.
A local note argues for a progressive administration that will protect taxpayer dollars and foster civic development. The speaker cites a successful football team funding example to illustrate economic administration and pledges to revive the planning board if re-elected as city alderman.
Continue Mayor's Advisory Council to cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce on an industrial survey of Cameron. Establish a publicity fund derived from non Real Estate taxes to advertise findings. Seek newspaper aid to conduct frequent polls on issues of vital public interest. Phone news items to 282.
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