Local Boy Dodson Honored for Grayback Service
The message from President Truman honors James Ray Dodson Coxswain U S Navy who perished aboard the U S S Grayback in the East China Sea on February 26 1944. Dodson earned multiple decorations including the Purple Heart and the Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia for his wartime service.
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Harrys. Truman
James R. Dodson
Cameron
James Ray Dodson
United States Navy
East China Sea
Grayback
Pacific Area
U.S.S. Grayback
Dodson
James Ray
Garyback
Naval Service
Grand Jury Recalled For July Term at Court House
The May term Grand Jury will reconvene Thursday July 10 at the court house. County Attorney Morrison said enough cases are pending to warrant the session. The law change during the war allows the grand jury to be called any time during the term when the prosecuting attorney approves.
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Court House
Morrison
Kirk Bros open new feed store in Cameron
Kirk Brothers announce the opening of a new seed and feed store on Highway 77 in Cameron. The building at 1501 North Travis features a modern metal design and concrete floors and will also serve as the headquarters for Kirk Truck Lines. The store, named Kirk Brothers, is set to open Saturday July 5 and will carry Red Chain brand feeds.
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Kirk Bros
Eugene Kirk
Jesse Kirk, Jr
Eugene
Highway 77
Cameron
Kirk Brothers
Kirk Truck Lines
North
Travis
Ida Mae Hunter Visits Cameron Friends
Mrs. Ida Mae Hunter of San Antonio visits Cameron, reared there and lived here years ago with her sister Mrs. India Stidham. Old friends expect a warm welcome during her stay.
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Ida Mae Hunter
San Antonio
India Stidham
Dr Newton Loses Appeal To Texas Court
Dr. W R Newton a Cameron central Texas surgeon and Newton Clinic owner lost his appeal for a new hearing before the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin. Convicted in Tulsa in 1946 of assault and attempted murder in the wounding of Dr Roy Hunt in 1942, he faced multiple trials and reversals before final conviction and a two year term. The court denied a re hearing after arguments by Dan Moody. The mandate will go to Tulsa for processing and he faces Huntsville prison unless pardoned.
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Tral Texas
Newton Clinic
Cameron
Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
Dr. Newton
Tulsa
Roy Hunt
Littlefield
Olton
Lamb County
Hale County
Plainview
Newton
Dan Moody
Hugh White
Swisher County
Board of Pardons
Huntsville
Dallas
Reprieve Granted for Dr W R Newton
Governor Beauford Jester granted a 30 day emergency reprieve to Dr. W R Newton in Cameron. The stay follows a 1946 Tulia conviction tied to the 1942 shooting of Dr. Roy Hunt, who survived. The reprieve allows care for 12 to 15 patients awaiting major surgery and time to arrange his medical practice and personal affairs.
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W. R. Newton
Beauford
Newton Memorial Hospital
Cameron
Board of Pardons
Court of Criminal Appeals
Tulia
Newton
Roy Hunt
Littlefield
Hunt
Newson
Notable Guests From California Visit Cameron Residents
Mr and Mrs George R Nunn of California and Mrs Lillian Thach visit Mrs R J Griffin in Cameron Route 4. Also accompanying are Mrs Robert Hines and her sons from Houston and sisters of Mrs A A Ondrej of Cameron.
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George R. Nunn
California
Lillian Thach
Robert Hines and Sons
Houston
A. A. Ondrej
Cameron
R. J. Griffin
Route 4
Poage Urges Milam Can Factory to Save Crops
Milam county farmers suffer heavy losses as produce spoils without canning facilities. The Herald urges a local canning plant funded by business leaders or residents, arguing it will preserve crops like tomatoes and peas, boost profits, and strengthen the agricultural economy. A meeting to organize stock or cash backing is advocated to begin promptly.
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Milam County
The
Herald
Presbyterian Sunday School Adopts Orphan Ronald Boatner
The Presbyterian Sunday School in Cameron adopts Ronald James Boatner who turns eleven on July 19. Rev. E. O. Harrell says offerings from the first Sunday of the month go to the Itasca Orphans Home and adoption will deepen the church’s personal interest in supporting the school.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Cameron
Ronald James Boatner
E. O. Harrell
Itasca
Harrell
Williamses depart for month long western vacation
Mr and Mrs R P Williams leave Cameron for a month long trip to the far west and northwest. They plan to spend the night in Brownwood with relatives, then visit their son in California, tour Montana, and see Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. Williams previously lived near Yellowstone but never vacationed there.
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R. P. Williams
Cameron
Far West
Northwest
Brownwood
California
Montana
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
Mr. Williams
Yellowstone
Cameron to Close Friday for Independence Day Observation
Cameron will close on Friday July 4 for the Independence Day observance with 106 businesses listed with the Chamber of Commerce for the published notice. No official celebration is planned. many will observe Sunday hours or stay open. The Chamber sponsors a more thorough closing this year.
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Cameron
Chamber of Commerce
Cameronn
Old Style Planter Displayed By Niley Smith Here
An 1877 planter by David Bradle works is shown at The Herald. Niley Smith loaned the relic from Branchville where it sits among a dozen obsolete implements in the John A. Smith farm collection. The planter, used on Brazos and Little River bottoms farms until the 1940s, shows a wood frame seed box and spindle exciter driven by cog wheels and a chain. Smith hopes a proper preservation site is kept for these historic tools.
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David Bradle
Racine
Wisconsin
Herald
Niley Smith
John A. Smith
Branchville
Smith
Brazos
Little River
Save Children Plan Organized In Cameron Texas
A local branch of Save The Children Federation is formed in Cameron. The meeting occurred Monday at the courthouse with Miss Gladys Pierce as temporary chair and Mrs. Julia Hillman aiding Brazos area. Meetings will be held each fourth Tuesday. a clothing store will offer low price clothing to needy children.
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Save the Child Federation
Cameron
Court House
Julia Hillman
Bryan
Brazos
Gladys Pierce
Miss Pierce
Leona G. White
Chas. M. Hicks
W. O. Triggs
Dan Tyson
Lippman Family Plans Extended Detroit Canada Vacation
Mr and Mrs Henry Lippman and daughter Suzanne with Mrs Lippman s brother Darrell Ward of Rogers depart for a long planned vacation to Detroit and Canada this weekend hoping for an extended visit.
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Henry Lippman
Suzanne
Poage Pushes Texas Flood Control Funding
Rep. Poage argues Texas floods are larger than Missouri and urges funds for Brazos river projects including Whitney dam at 33.15 million with 4.63 million recommended this year. He notes Dondero sought withholding and hopes Miller Springs dam gains planning funds from general appropriations as Army engineers await detail.
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Washington
Poage
D-Tex
House
Texas
Missouri
Congress
Brazos River
Whitney
House Appropriations Committee
Dondero
Rmich
House Public Works Committee
Appropriations Committee
Rep
Kerr
D-Nc
Miller Springs
Leon River
Brazos
Army
Far From Exhaustion Tomato Crop Fueled by Rainy Season
The 1947 tomato harvest remains strong with Foster Produce reporting 35 carloads shipped up to Friday and Milano contributing 61 cars bringing about 180000 dollars to farmers in that region. Shipments stretch across the area including Rosebud Lott Chilton Travis and Marlin. Watermelons lag as maturity delays wholesale movement while diversified farming grows in the eastern sandy lands.
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Foster Produce Company
Santa Fe
Milano
Hinton H. Pruett
Alls County
Rosebud
Lott
Chilton
Travis
Marlin
Foster
Johnson to appeal after assault case verdict
Lee Johnson was found guilty of assault with intent to murder Dick Baggett with malice aforethought. The jury fixed a 3 year penitentiary sentence. A new trial motion was overruled and Johnson gave notice of appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin. He posted 2500 recognizance bonds with sureties and has 60 days to file the statement of facts and bills of exception.
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Lee Johnson
Dick Baggett
Johnson
John Watson
Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
M. M. Chambers
Ben Kennon
D. P. Smith
Coy Arledge
E. B. Camp
Bruce Jennings Travels From Caldwell to Cameron
Bruce Jennings of Caldwell made a business trip to Cameron on Friday, reporting a routine transfer of errands and meetings.
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Bruce Jennings
Caldwell
Cameron
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James Ray Dodson, JR
Cen
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