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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
3
Commissioners Court meets to review property renditions and complete the annual tax roll. The court will not raise assessments broadly but will examine renditions reduced by owners. County values are far below 20 years ago, with possible ties to farming declines and population loss. Several hundred notices mailed for review as the court stays in session for several days.
August Horstmann in Cameron unveils two squash from one vine, a green speckled variety and a white one, shown at The Herald. The stunt uses the so called magic soil belt, continuing Luther Burbank era experimentation with crops and novel growths.
Gene Walker of Oak Creek visited Cameron on Saturday for an unlisted community event. The report notes his appearance and the location but provides few further details.
Mr and Mrs W T White Mr and Mrs D S Wimberly and Mr and Mrs Dan Tyson attended the Lions Club Ladies night Banquet in Thorndale Tuesday night. A large crowd was present with Aus tin and other district towns represented. H M Camp president of the Thorndale Lions Club was Master of Ceremonies. Dan Tyson gave the Invocation and Colonel J Avara of Austin was guest speaker. The club secretary reported a prosperous year as Miss Berry of Houston sang several numbers. Officers were installed for the ensuing year.
A. E. Rettig announced a manager is needed for the all star softball club for the Bryan tournament running July 9 to July 13. Players have been recruited and the entrance fee subscribed, and volunteers should see Mr. Rettig immediately.
Cameron Red Sox beat Bartlett 4 to 2 to tie for the Central Texas League lead in the second half. Warhorse Walston pitched well for Cameron with Reed going 2 for 4. A forfeit game was listed for July 6 and Cameron was set to play Taylor at Taylor on July 4.
Cameron Lions Club announces its annual Ladies Night moved from June 30 to July 10 at the athletic field. Bob Coffey of Longview will speak and install officers. New officers include Dan Tyson president and E J Burkes first vice president with several directors. Barbecue will be served and L Van Perkins oversees arrangements.
Mrs. Sam Houston of 310 North Karnes Street Cameron produced a bumper crop of Rutgers tomatoes over the past two days. She planted two rows in her yard and has given away many, canned a large portion, and still retains a substantial quantity. One tomato weighed 1 lb 6 oz and four others weighed about 1 lb each.
Miss Lavon Phillips a University of Texas student visits relatives in Cameron for a short stay.
Theo Tucker of Jones Prairie displayed late Thursday roasting ears from Hastings Loveknit farm. Earlier he brought two stalks, one with seven ears unfilled. the Thursday harvest shows mature ears and promises higher yields though not the largest size.
Miss Helen Potter of Temple is visiting her sister Mrs. H. F. Smith.
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