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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1943
Page
9
Milam War Price and Rationing Board chaired by Sam Perry outlined a mail renewal program for A gasoline and D motorcycle ration books starting June 22. Owners must file promptly to receive new books before July 21 and need the old book back cover and tire inspection record with their application.
The United States and allied forces widened their offensive in the Solomon Islands with landings on Rendova and New Georgia near the Munda area. The transport McCawley sank after a Japanese torpedo hit, with all crew and troops saved, and an armed trawler was sunk. American forces reported 17 ships lost and 65 Japanese planes downed from 110 enemy aircraft engaged.
Milam county resident Mrs. T. M. Hairston lies gravely ill at her son John W. Hairston’s home in Marlow after a December 1942 fall left her bedridden. Her condition worsened last Sunday and remained grave through the week, with friends expressing concern and wishing for her recovery. Nearby visits include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Raymond and children of Orange and Bryan Floyd of Freeport visiting Cameron and Maysfield relatives.
J C Penney Company launches a nationwide war bonds and stamps sale with a July quota raised to 25 000. Local staff dedicate efforts to former Cameron store employees now in the Navy and Army including Charlie Kreig Delamon Hayes and Truett Chambers. Store interior and exterior decorate to promote the drive with a lobby booth for purchases.
Friday reports from Rendova and nearby New Georgia detail consolidated positions and Japanese withdrawal from Munda bay. American artillery and warships pounded targets five miles inland, with 125 Japanese planes shot down and 25 lost on the American side.
Claude F. Drake 77 of Rockdale Milam County former chamber of commerce manager and assistant night editor of The News died in Cameron Hospital. Born in Macon Georgia in 1866 he worked as reporter and editor in Alabama and wrote for the Manufacturers Record and other trade journals. He remained active promoting oil development in Milam County and was longtime chamber of commerce member.
Funeral services for Will Drake were held at Elmwood Cemetery in Weatherford with burial beside his wife Annie Grace Drake. Survived by daughter Mrs Quintus T Witte of Long Island and three grandchildren, plus three stepchildren. News note from Dallas. Will Sharp of Davilla visited Cameron on business.
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