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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1953
Page
3
The Very Rev. Walter J. Buehler S M Ph D became president of St. Marys University San Antonio in a brief chapel ceremony. He succeeds Very Rev Louis J Blume S M who retired after a six year term.
The oath was administered by Very Rev. Peter J. Resch of St. Louis, provincial superior of the Society of Mary. Born December 13, 1907 in St. Louis, the new St. Marys president rose from the university philosophy chair he had led since 1948. He studied at the University of Dayton and the University of Fribourg where he earned priestly ordination in 1937.
Buckholts State Bank Buckholts Texas closes business June 30 1953 shows total resources 317952.46 with loans and discounts 66235.00 United States Government Obligations 98327.35 cash balance due from other banks reserve balances and cash items in process of collection and bank building furnishings equipment values.
He attended Catholic University in Washington DC where he earned a Master of Arts degree and a Doctorate in Philosophy. He belongs to the American Catholic Philosophical Association and has written numerous books and articles on education and philosophy.
The Christian Woman's Fellowship of the First Christian Church met at Mrs Stanley Hughes' home for the first gathering under new officers elected in April. Officers are Mrs O D Graham president Mrs Cecil Arnold vice president Mrs Stanley Hughes secretary and Mrs Don Eplen treasurer. The study theme for six months is Spanish Speaking Americans. Morning services continue at the church and the Sunday sermon is Lights and Shadows of Life. Evening services are shared with the Methodist and Presbyterian churches.
Rev Albert Petrich of Ben Arnold leads the Eighth Annual Rural Church Conference at Texas A&M College from June 30 to July 2 1953. Business leaders funded scholarships through Sears Roebuck Progressive Farmer and W L Russell of Houston underwrote costs. Lectures explore Building a Permanent Rural Civilization and aim to attract more rural pastors and laymen in future sessions.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Neimdschk of Houston announce the arrival of a son Doyle Lynn on July 8 at 6 51 p m. in St Edward Hospital.
The Business Research Bureau reports Texas farm income fell 18 percent in the first five months of the year versus 1952. Farmers earned 546 billion dollars, down 120 million from the prior-year period, with declines from 3 percent in milk products to 69 percent in cottonseed.
The Stamps Quartet will perform at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Waco on Saturday night July 11 to raise funds for tornado victims among local Beauceians members. Proceeds split 20 percent at the door and 40 percent on advance tickets, with 8:30 p.m. showtime and 8 p.m. doors. Adults 60 cents, children 25 cents. Church provides venue free of charge. pastor A Reilly Copeland notes invitations extended to colored people.
Charlene Griffin of Cameron joined the cast and crew of High Intent In Arms an original play by Russell Vliet at Southwest Texas State Teachers College on July 7 8. The work about Alexander the Great and his Persian campaigns was staged on the Quad in front of the Main Building under director James Barton with Griffin on the costume committee.
Caldwell couple Friquio Sanchez and his wife announce the birth of daughter Mary Fermin at 3 45 a m on July 4 at St Edward Hospital She weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces and joins their family in Caldwell
Mr and Mrs Clarence Shoppe of Milano announce the arrival of a son at 7:48 a m July 1 at Newton Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Kubecka announce the arrival of their first son Leroy John Jr born in Downey California weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces He is the first grandchild for both families Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wesley Holman Armstrong Canada and Mr and Mrs V A Kubecka Cameron Manitoba.
Primary Department of First Methodist Church reports a sharing offering from its vacation study Friends at home and in the community will fund supplies for a fogging machine used in church premises.
Mrs J L York hosted guests over the weekend including her brother W B E McCraw of Meridian, sister and family, H B Blackmon and two granddaughters, her daughter and families, R M Moore and two children, all of Bryan, and Ossie plus another guest.
Shaw and daughter of Cameron attended the Liberty homecoming on Sunday, joining crowds and alumni for the weekend celebration.
Mrs W E Penney of Cameron was admitted to Newton Memorial Hospital on July 6 for medical treatment.
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