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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1955

Page

5

Local Social News Tells Of Short Visits In Texas

Newsetts Ls Patsy Michalka a Civil Service worker in Austin Texas spends a week with her parents Mr and Mrs R A Michalka. Miss Jean Adams Buckholts visits Cameron on a business trip. Mrs Shack Shafer travels to Temple with her husband who had surgery at McCloskey Hospital. Ernest Glass of Temple visits his son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Lester Glass. Dorothy Harris and her brother Billy Harris from Houston visit Hobbs New Mexico parents Mr and Mrs J W Bud Harris over the holidays.

Patsy Michalka Civil Service Austin Texas R. A. Michalka Jean Adams Buckholts Cameron Shack Shafer Temple McCloskey Hospital Dorothy Harris Billy Houston J. W Bud) Harris Hobbs New Mexico

Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Illness Across States

Phone 282 t accompanied by Miss Verna Harris and Mrs Irene Miller. They visited Mr and Mrs W I Harris of Wil Texas. Sgt and Mrs W L Bender and late daughter Erie Yu Von ne returned to Bryan after visiting Clyde Bender in Topeka Kansas. Mrs Bender and baby stayed in Kansas five weeks while he attended U S A F school in Toledo Ohio. Mrs Bender is Patsy Bell daughter of J T Bell of Rosebud. O H Hairston called to bedside of daughter Shirley Dean who suffered a ruptured appendix. at this time she remains in process.

Verna Harris Irene Miller W.il Harris Wil, Texas W. L. Bender Erie Yu Vonne Bryan Clyde Bender Topeka Kansas Bender Baby Toledo Ohio Patsy Bell J. T. Bell Rosebud O. H. Hairston Shirley Dean Shirley

Hospital Stay Extends for Mrs Hairston After Illness

Mrs Hairston remains in the hospital for several days while Mr Hairston returned home Sunday to tend to affairs. the update notes she is progressing but will require continued care in the coming days.

Mr. Hairston Mrs. Hairston

Local man recuperating after hospital stay. relatives update

Milton F. Brown Jr. was released from a local hospital Wednesday after several days of treatment and is recovering well. George Absnaider has arrived in San Diego to begin basic training with the U S Marine Corps. Brother Leon Absnaider serves in the U S Air Force in Amarillo and is due to be discharged in August.

Milton F. Brown, Jr Louis Absnaider George San Diego California U. S. Marine Corps Bsnaider’s Leon U. S. Air Force Amarillo

Weekend Visit Plans Mention Local Families

Expected home for the weekend is Miss Anne Hinyard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hinyard. Fred Jahnke returned to Cameron after a Galveston medical check-up and visited sister and brother-in-law in Baytown. Mrs. Barton Smith and daughter Marialyce of Temple visited in the Lester Glass home. Monroe Fuchs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fuchs, leaves for a six week ROTC maneuver in Arizona and will be a Texas A and M senior next fall.

Anne Hinyard C. W. Hinyard Fred Jahnke Cameron Galveston Baytown Monroe Fuchs Leo Fuchs Arizona Texas A & M College

Local Social Notes Highlight Asta Rinn and Mary Jo Clemends Visit Cameron

Miss Asta Rinn of Houston visits her sister Mrs. T C Buffington in Cameron and her mother Mrs E J Rinn in Sharp. Miss Mary Jo Clemends of Orange visits Cameron with her parents Mr and Mrs Clemends. Second Lieutenant Ronald Hudson trains at Lackland AFB San Antonio after earning a masters from Texas A M College and receiving his commission.

Asta Rinn Houston T. C. Buffington Cameron E. J. Rinn Sharp Mrs. Clements Mary Jo Clemends Orange Ronald Hudson Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Lt. Hudson C.W. Hudson 56 S. Squadron Texas A & M College Air Force

Buffingtons of Corpus Christi Visit Relatives

Mr and Mrs W E Buffington and their children of Corpus Christi visited Mr and Mrs T C Buffington for a few days this week. They returned to Corpus Christi Friday.

W. E. Buffington Corpus Christi T. C. Buffington

West Columbia diver nets fifteen red snapper catch

Monte Angell son of Mrs. Frank Angello Cameron had a successful deep sea fishing trip last weekend reeling fifteen red snapper. Several companions reportedly caught as many as sixty red snappers on the same outing.

Monte Angell West Columbia Frank Angello Cameron

Weafer Plans Final Milk Bowl Details in Texas Trip

Eugene C. Weafer executive director of the National Milk Bowl visited Cameron on Monday en route to San Antonio to finalize plans for this year’s boys Milk Bowl event.

Eugene C. Weafer Cameron San Antonio

Cameron Marine honors serviceman Melroy Eixman

Melroy Eixman son of Mr and Mrs Bruno Eixman of Cameron returns home Tuesday after discharge from the Army. He served 22 months as a corporal in the Guided Missile Division in California and plans to resume college in September.

Melroy Eixman Bruno Eixman Cameron Army California

National Guard Members Head to Fort Hood Training

Members of the National Guard departed Sunday for a two week training course at Fort Hood to enhance readiness and unit coordination.

National Guard Fort Hood

Monroe Marek Takes Vacation From Cameron Herald

Monroe Marek, an employee of the Cameron Herald, is on vacation this week.

Monroe Marek The Cameron Herald

Mr and Mrs John A Florida Attend Hearne Fish Fry

Mr and Mrs John A Florida and their family attended a fish fry in Hearne on Sunday afternoon, joining neighbors and friends for a community gathering.

John A. Florida Hearne

Funeral Attendees Recall Local Family Ties in Cameron

A crowded Cameron service for Leon Hirsch drew family from San Antonio and Cameron including Mr. and Mrs. Felix Matula Sr and Jr, Mrs. L J Matula, Mrs. Theresa Thompson, Sgt Caylor Morris and others. Visitors from Houston, Florence, and San Marcos joined the procession to mourn and share remembrances. Local residents planned a National Guard parade appearance at Fort Hood as guests donated a television lamp and shared a barbecued dinner.

Felix Matula Felix Matula, Jr Danny L. J. Matula Threasa Thompson Clerr Zarosky John Gurecky George Matula Edward Leon Hirsch San Antonias Hirshh Victoria Matula Sgt Caylor Morris Joe Gurecky San Marcos Texas National Guard Fort Hood Albert Mic Valka W. K. Leonard Jr George Hollas Louis Hollas

Canady Couple En Route Home From Vacation

Mr and Mrs C L Canady, currently on a vacation trip, report they are traveling home this week. The note confirms they are en route and expected to reach their residence soon.

New GM Research Head Named for Geneva Motors

Dr Lawrence R Hafstad renowned physicist and atomic energy scientist will direct Geneva Motors research staff later this year GM President Harlow Curtice announced Hafstad a five year graduate of the University of Minnesota and first director of the Atomic Energy Commission Reactor Development Division He is called the world’s foremost authority on harnessing the atom for industrial power by scientists and AEC officials.

Lawrence R. Hafstad Geneva Motors Harlow H. Curtiee Hafstad University of Minnesota Atomic Energy Commission AEC

Corporal Gleason to Return From Leave in Alaska

Corporal Walter T. Gleason visits grandmother Mrs. Vina White in Maysfield and will report back to base in Ancho rage Alaska on Wednesday after a 30 day leave. He has served 15 months and expects discharge in March.

Walter T. Gleason Vina White Maysfield Ancorage Alaska

Sapp Family Air Force Promotions Leave and Home Visit

John B. Sapp, son of Mr and Mrs J B Sapp, was promoted from AIC to Staff Sergeant while stationed at Okinawa. A2C Nancy Helen Sapp, daughter of the same couple, is on 20 day leave from McChord AFB in Washington. Her sister, Sgt. Opa Humphry, and husband Cpl James Parents, are with relatives this week.

J. C. Hesl Yarrellton Pfc Daniel Hesl Camp Pendietor First Marine Division Korea John B. Sapp J. B. Sapp Air Force Base Okinawa AIC Sargeant Nancy Helen Sapp McChord Air Force Base Washington Sgt Opa ‘Humphry Cpl. James Ralph Micalka

Mrs Grabein and Daughter Shop in Waco

Mrs R G Grabein and her daughter Nancy were seen shopping in Waco a few days ago with casual daily attire and light holiday crowds noted on the downtown street.

R. G. Grabein Nancy Waco

Secret cave exit linked to Tex as Longhorn Cavern near Burne

Warlike Indians are believed to have known a secret exit to Tex as Longhorn Cavern near Burne. They used the cave as sanctuary, holding many white captives there. Despite development of sweet clover varieties, one legume remains most adaptable for Texas soils. Weekend guests at the Tomek and Leonard homes included Airman Bobby Coody, Miss JoAnn Coody, Bill Kincer and Mike, and Charlie Tomek.

Texas Longhorn Cavern Burne Texas Frank Tomek, Sr W. K. Leonard, Jr Bobby Coody Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls JoAnn Coody Bryan Bill Kincer Mike Houston Charlie Tomek Killeen

Country Bar Hall Hosts Mikulec Family Gathering

A large group of relatives and friends gathered at the Country Bar Hall of Mr and Mrs Frank Mikulec Jr at Wa Rak to honor the occasion.

Frank Mikulec, Jr Warak

Girls Barrel Race Added to Waco Fair Lineup

The Heart Of Texas Fair will include a ranch girls barrel race directed by Roy Durie of the Waco Longhorn Club. Contestants from cities are chosen by riding clubs or civic groups if needed, with entry fees set at $5 and a purse of $200 plus fees.

Waco Roy Durie Waco Longhorn Club M. Neely Stamford Fort Worth M. D. Corbin He ‘Odeo Committee

Western Costume Race Sets Time Event at Fair

The fair runs October 17 with a daily rodeo performance. a time event marks the schedule leading to the final day.

Team 4 Dominates Texas League In Second Week Action

Team 4 leads the Texas League after two games with a perfect 2 0 record while Team 1 sits 1 1 and Team 3 1 1 and Team 2 0 2. In the Thursday opener Team 3 defeated Team 1 13 6 with G Blake on the mound and C Wallace catching. D Caddel started for Team 1 with W Moody behind the plate. The nightcap saw Team 4 race to a 30 4 win over Team 2 as A Doschil pitched and A Garcia caught while C Hayes and K Thompson were battery for Team 1. Coach Leo Jackson invites 8 12 year olds to join the Texas League.

Texas Team Team 1 Battery G Blake C. Wallace D. Caddel W. Moody A. Doschil A. Garcia C. Hayes K. Thompson Leo Jackson Texas League

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