Special Session On Meter Issue Held
The city council held a special session Friday June 25 at 3 p.m. over the parking meter issue. There are 402 unpaid tickets at city hall from violations in the past two years. The report on filing procedures was presented by City Attorney Roy Baskin. The council had recently passed a resolution to place tickets on every meter violator car and required payment by June 15 1954. Aldermen commended Marshall Terry and Bill Richter for policing the meters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Baskin
Marshall Terry
Bill Richter
Alois Schneider Dies At Cyclone Home
Alois Schneider 42 Cyclone farmer died at his home Monday at 6 p m after an extended illness Funeral services set for 8 30 a m Wednesday at St Joseph Catholic Church Cyclone with Requiem High Mass sung by the children’s choir and Rev O Regan officiating Rosary planned for 8 p m Tuesday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs A J Schneider He is survived by his wife and three children Marvin Geraldine and Richard his parents one brother Joe Lee Schneider and a sister Mrs Clarence Sula Temple born Sept 25 1911
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alois Schneider
Cyclone Farmer
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Cyclone
O’regan
Nicholson Funeral
Rosebud
Rosary
A. J.schneider
Marvin
Geraldine
Richard
Joe Lee Schneider
Clarence Sula
Temple
Father of Local Man Dies In Waco Services Saturday
W L Crook 84 of Waco died at his home Thursday after a long illness. He was the father of Elliott Crook of Cameron and a retired farmer who lived in Milam County until 1923. Funeral services are set for 4 30 p m Saturday at Seventh and James Street Baptist Church with Rev Charles Welburn officiating. Interment in Rosemound Cemetery. Survived by widow Mrs W L Crook of Waco four sons three daughters two brothers two sisters ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Crook
Waco
Crook
Elliott Crook
Cameron
Milam County
Seventh
James Street
Baptist Church
Charles Welburn
Rosemound
W. Il. Crook
E. Crook
H. A.rock
G. T. Crook
Mesa
Calif
Winford Crook
Houston
J. Pool
Fairbanks
C. E. Permenter
Tom Ellis
Charles Crook
Macon
Comer Crook
Atlanta
Bob Watkins
Pendergra
A. F. Vandiver
Gainsville
Ile
Cameron Herald Wins Ballot Printing Contract
The Cameron Herald is slated to complete ballot printing for the upcoming July Primary. The committee awards the contract and ballots will be finished as detailed on Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Herald
Candidates Pay Assessments To Get Name On Primary Ballot
Forty four of the forty five candidates filed for the coming primaries paid their filing fee assessments by the June 26 deadline. Only Edward A. Sexton did not pay. Burks paid by mail and will appear on the ballot. Ballots are printed this week for absentee voting starting next week through July 20 at the County Clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Sexton
Rockdale
Mr. Sexton
F. B
Buddie) Burks
Grady Allen
Hinton H. Pruett
Charles C. Smith, Jr
Carl C. Black
Homer Nabours
J. W
Jim) Miller
Robert C
Bob) Nelson
W White
Co. Treas
Ida A. Johns
LeRoy Hillyer
C. S. Raney
Ernest C. Fischer
W. W
Doc) Markaham
Louis J. Raska
Byron Neal
Emory J. Alford
E. G. Stiles
R. H. McCasland
O. P. Organ
Fred Schwarz
J. L. Self
C. L. Babe Yount
Justice of Peace
B. G. Rice
John Thweatt
W. E. Thomas
Earl C. Crane
L. N. McDonald
Justice of the Peace
D. C. Nolte
C. Hoppe
B. F. Bailey
Gilford Thweatt
F. B. Burks
Ollie Cook
Henry W. Menges
George Gamble
E. Horstmann
Herman Dorner
Moody Hurt in Car-Pickup Crash Near Cameron
Dwight Moody sustained back injuries in a crash Monday night two miles west of Cameron on the new highway. Moody’s 1953 Chevrolet pickup collided when Johnny R. Marek pulled in front of him, sending Moody over a steep bank. Marek escaped injury and Moody was later examined at Newton Hospital with believed serious but not critical injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Moody
Newton Hospital
Cameron
Moody
Johnny R. Marek
John Blansit
Marek
Blansit
Neighborly Help Seen For Helpert Family In Burlington
Neighbors of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Helpert in Burlington assisted with farm work as their daughter battles polio and is treated at Crippled Children’s Hospital in Waco. The Helperts thanked friends for this neighborly support during their difficult time.
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Rudolph Helpert
Burlington
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Waco
National Guard Practice Alert Proves Quick Mobilization
A late Wednesday evening drill for Battery C 649th AAA Battalion showed rapid Guardsmen response. Callouts from Temple headquarters reached Armory by 6 p.m. Eleven officers and men reported by 6:30 p.m., rising to 63 by 8 p.m. The alert followed prior notice and was publicized on radio and TV. This marks the unit's second local alert after last year's Waco tornado.
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Lloyd Albertson
649Th
Temple
James T. Terry
CWO
Eugene A. Mees
Istrative
Waco
Leona Blakey Honored For 20 Years With FHA
Leona Blakey county office clerk for the Farmers Home Administration received a service pin and certificate at the bi district convention in San Antonio. The surprise award honored twenty years of service with the U S Department of Agriculture. The ceremony occurred Friday June 18 at the Plaza Hotel during the two day event.
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Leona Blakey
Farmers Home Administration
San Antonio
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Alamo City
Plaza
Burke Named Manager at Lone Star Gas Cameron District
Charlie M. Burke, who started 24 years ago as a waterboy on Lone Star Gas Co construction projects, has been appointed manager of the Cameron district distribution. The appointment follows an announcement by A. P. Rowland of Waco, division superintendent, replacing J. R. Bush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie M. Burke
Lone Star Gas Co
Waterboy
Cameron
A. P. Rowland
Waco
J. R. Bush
Burke
Final Rites for Mrs Vince Schiller Held June 29
Mrs. Vince Schiller of Route 2 Rogers died June 27 at 12 25 p m after long illness. Born October 10 1898 in Milam County she lived near Red Ranger most of her life and belonged to the Czech Moravian Church. Funeral services were at Hewett Temple and Seaton Church with Rev F J Kostoty cz officiating. Burial in Seaton Cemetery. Surviving: husband, daughter Mrs Eila Weinberg of Denver Colo, son Jimmie Schiller of Temple, six brothers Frank Emil John Henry Joe Will and sister Mrs Albina Schiller of Red Ranger.
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Vince Schiller
Rogers
Milam County
F. J. Kostohtyz
Seaton Cemetery
Eila Weinberg
Denver
Cole
Jimmie Schiller
Temple
Frank
Emil Chudej
Houston
John Chudej
Buckholts
Henry Chudej
Corpus Christi
Joe Chudej
Red Ranger
Will
Citizens Asked To Stop Dumping Trash On Colored Park
The Colored Park Association of Cameron asks residents to stop dumping trash at the East 28rd street playground. Chairman Jess Thompson cites dirt dumping that helps fill holes but warns cans and debris harm children. He says he contacted Aldermen Robert Weems and Gene Blake to stop the issue.
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Colored Park Association of
Cameron
East 28Rd St
Jess Thompson
Thompson
Court Prepares Boxes For Coming Primary
Judge Charles C. Smith Jr says ballot boxes are cleaned, fixed, and placed for delivery before the July primary. The Commissioners Court assists with elections and will be paid a fee for using the boxes. L A Petty will deliver supplies three days prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Smith, Jr
Commissioner’s Court
Chamber of Commerce To Sponsor Public Relations Course
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an eight hour public relations extension course July 5-8. Robert Abel reports sessions start at 7 30 p m with material costs covered by a registration fee. Open to managers and employees citywide, pre register by June 30 at the chamber or by phone 101.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Cameron
Robert Abel
Abel
Chamber
Dusek Pharmacy Robbed For Third Time In Two Years
Dusek Pharmacy was robbed Sunday night marking its third burglary in two years. About $25 and two bottles of Dolophine tablets were taken, with the same method suggesting the likely same culprits. Sheriff Carl Black leads the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusek Pharmacy
Dusek
Alvin Dusek
the Herald
Carrol Ward
Texas Power and Light Company
Carl Black
Milam Committee Debates Voting Eligibility at Democratic Meet
Milam County Democratic Executive Committee members heard a fiery talk by E A Camp of Rockdale precinct 15 urging loyalty to democratic principles and restricting ballots to Democrats in the primary. The discussion also called for greater interest in president and governor precinct conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Democratic Executive Committee
E. A. Camp
Rockdale
Camp
H. B. Pressley
Certified List Of July Primary State Officials
Names of candidates for statewide Democratic offices have been received by Milam County Chairman Max McClaren. The State Democratic Executive Committee certified those eligible for the July primary on time filings and full fees by May 3, following Article 190 and 193 provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McClaren
Milam County
Democratic Executive Committee
State Democratic Executive Committee
State Committee
Frank M. Lemley Funeral Rites In Rosebud
Frank M. Lemley 60 longtime Falls County resident died in Rosebud hospital Saturday after a heart attack. Born February 27 1894 in Bell County he was married to Mrs Lemley. Funeral rites were held in Rosebud on June 28 with burial in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Lemley
Rosebud
Falls County
Rosebud Hospital
Bell County
Mrs. C. E. Ludwig Funeral Services Held
Mrs. C. E. Ludwig of Pettibone and Milam County died at home June 27 after declining health. Born June 16 1875 she belonged to Buckholts Hope Lutheran Church. Funeral services June 29 at Buckholts Hope Lutheran Church were conducted by Rev. J. A. Pietsch. burial followed at Buckholts Cemetery with Marek Burns directing. Survived by husband C. E. Ludwig. three sons J. E. Ludwig San Francisco W. C. Ludwig Phoenix Avintee and H. A. Ludwig Rockdale. three daughters J. A. Provazek Cameron W. R. Miller West Haven Conn and H. D. Williams San Francisco. eight grandchildren and two great.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Ludwig
Milam County
Pettibone
Ludwig
Buckholts Hope Lutheran Church
J. A. Pietsch
Buckholts
Marek Burns
J. E. Ludwig
San Francisco
Calif
W. C. Ludwig
Phoenix
Avintee
H. A. Ludwig
Rockdale
J. A. Provazek
Cameron
W. R. Miller
West Haven
Conn
H. D. Williams
San _ Francisco
Topeka Family Visits Friends Here on Weekend
Mr and Mrs Orville Rice and their two daughters Dinah and Kathy Gail of Topeka Kansas spent a few hours here Saturday with friends Mrs Rice is the daughter of Mrs Zora Clark Wilkerson a native of Cameron.
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Orville Rice
Dinah
Kathy Gail
Topeka
Kansas
Mrs. Rice
Zora Clark Wilkerson
Cameron
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Wharton
Tex
Clyde N. Dodson
Nolan Dodson
31St Regiment
Air Force
Army
7Th Infantry Division
Korea
Pate
John Pate
20Th Air Force
Burlingtonites
National Guard
Lone Star Gas Company
Colored Park
Milam Committee
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