Roosevelt backs draft retirements and retention plan
President Roosevelt urged Congress to amend the Selective Service law to hold selectees and National Guardsmen during the national emergency. He proposed discharging men over 58, argued for higher army quotas, and warned of camp shortages if draftees must wait. Critics call for action while debates stretch toward August.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Carter Glass
Virginia
Wendell Willkie
Russians Losing Ground in War With Germany
News from the Russian front is scarce but reports say Germany holds the Leningrad area after claiming six Red Divisions captured in the North. German statements over the weekend tout weekly successes and an imminent Soviet defeat as Stalin takes full charge of the Soviet war effort.
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Russia
Leningrad
Joseph Stalin
Pope Struggles With War Worries In Vatican Rest Home
Reports say Pope Pius is critically ill at the Vatican with a frail body and heavy workload. He has been moved to a quiet Vatican garden home for complete rest as concerns about the war weigh on him.
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Pope Pius
Vatican
Vatican Gardens
Rotan man visits Cameron on business trip
T. J. Weathersby of Rotan was a Cameron business visitor Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. N. Y. Hayes are visiting in Temple with their daughter, Mrs. Jim Coward.
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T. J. Weathersby
Rotan
Cameron
Mr. and Birs
N. Y. Hayes
Temple
Jim Coward
Local Notes From Cameron Area Visits And Guests
Personal mentions list visitors and relatives in Cameron area towns. W E Allison of Marlow visits Hamilton. Alford and Alford families from Galveston and Austin stay with Berry Caldwell. Thomas Adams of Buckholts shops in Cameron. Hrozek and Hughes sisters visit Hearne. Arthur Smith family from Tracy visit Weldon Black. Vick Sustek of Bryan vacationing with relatives in Cameron. Kim Coleman families travel to Cuero. W J Anderle and son Alvin of Salem visit Cameron.
Henry Ford Visits Houston Mother Over Weekend
Henry Ford visited his mother Mrs. L. E. Roberts in Houston this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Davidson of Patoka Illinois are visiting relatives in Cameron.
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Henry Ford
L. E. Roberts
Houston
Mrs
Bryan Davidson
Patoka, Ill
Cameron
Cam eron Business Visitor Taj Jess Setzer
Davilla resident Jess Setzer visited Cameron on Thursday for business matters to discuss local commerce and potential trade opportunities.
Misses Weiss McDermott and Elaine Thomas Return From Summer Trip
Misses Weiss McDermott and Elaine Thomas have returned from a one week vacation visiting Hot Springs Arkansas New Orleans Louisiana Biloxi Mississippi and Lake Charles Louisiana with multiple stops and experiences.
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Hot Springs
Ark
New Orleans
Biloxi
Miss
Lake Charles
Local visitors and relatives seen in Mesquite
Mrs Emma Langdon and daughter Mary Dacy visit relatives in Mesquite. Mrs Frances Mollari and daughters Erna and Hilda from Washington stayed last week to visit family. Mollari is sister to Joe and Frank Slavik of Marak. husband works at the Library of Congress. Orna, a concert pianist, gave her first recital recently.
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Emma Langdon
Mary Dacy
Mesquite
Frances Mollari
Erna
Hilda
Washington
Library of Congress
Orna
Austin visitors greet Annie Mae Hurry kin
Mr and Mrs Kim Hurry and aunt Mrs Maggie of Austin visited Mrs Annie Mae Hurry and daughter Sunday.
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Kim Hurry
Maggie of
Austin
Annie Mae Hurry
Slaughter, Richter Visit Inex Slaughter in Brenham
Mr and Mrs J L Slaughter and Dorothy Richter visited Miss Inex Slaughter in Brenham where she is attending school. Mr and Mrs Ernest Dakel of Temple spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs H L Kakel.
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J. L. Slaughter
Dorothy Richter
Inex Slaughter
Brenham
Ernest Dakel
Temple
Mrs
H. L. Kakel
Children Spend Thursday With Weldon Black Couple
Children spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Black of this city, enjoying a day in their home as part of a local social visit.
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Arthur Smith
Mrs. Weldon Black
Weekend Visit Highlighted by Burns Graham Family
Mr and Mrs Burns Graham spent the weekend visiting relatives. Carolyn Flinn of Corpus Christi came to see her grandmother Mrs E A Flinn during the visit making the family gathering a focal point of local social pages.
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Mrs. Burns Graham
Carolyn Flinn
Corpus Christi
E. A. Flinn
Ludwig visits Buckholts relatives destined for California return
William C Ludwig of San Francisco is visiting his home community near Buckholts to see relatives and friends and plans to return to his California home later this month. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C E Ludwig.
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William C. Ludwig
San Francisco
California
Buckholts
C. E. Ludwig
Mrs. Sapp Plans Houston and Galveston Visit
Mrs. Clarence Sapp will depart Tuesday for a trip to Houston and Galveston to visit her daughter Mrs. Ted Epperson.
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Clarence Sapp
Houston
Galveston
Ted Epperson
Loretta Polansky Returns From Sealy Visit
Loretta Polansky returns home from a trip to Sealy where she visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Vykukal during the family visit.
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Loretta Polansky
Sealy
Mrs
Frank Vykukal
Mrs. Parnell Visits Calvert Relatives This Week
Mrs J B Parnell visited relatives in Calvert Sunday and her niece Margie Mullinix stayed for a week's visit.
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J. B. Parnell
Calvert
Margie Mullinix
Milam County School Board Called Meeting On Reclassification
Milam County School Board meets today to discuss adjustments and transfers and to re classify schools. The session focuses on reallocations within the district and potential changes to school classifications.
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Milam County School Board
Mrs Ellie Weems Visits Sons In West Columbia
Mrs Ellie Weems spends the rest of the summer with her sons Jack and T A in West Columbia.
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Ellie Weems
Sons Jack and
T. A
West Columbia
West Columbia couple guests of Miss Lilyan Weems
Mr and Mrs Jack Weems of West Columbia were weekend guests of Miss Lilyan Weems, adding a social note to local happenings.
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Jack Weems
West Columbia
Lilyan Weems
Local social notes from Houston Galveston vacation and visits
Agnes Hiebney enjoys vacation in Houston and Galveston. Harold Dean Caldwell recovers after a two week illness. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boedeker of Taylor visit with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Boedeker. their relative Loretta Boedker joins them for a week. Miss Clara Williams to work two weeks at Western Union as Mrs. Woodrow Lowe takes a vacation.
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Henry Boedeker
Taylor
Herman Boedeker
Loretta Boedker
Clara Williams
The
Western Union
Woodrow Lowe
Hill Family Visits Elmer Price Daughter
Mr and Mrs John Hill and daughters Olen of Rosse and Faye of Dallas visit their daughter Mrs Elmer Price offering a brief family gathering and travel note from the city.
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John Hill
Olen of
Rosse
Faye
Dallas
Elmer Price
Local families enjoy weekend in Texas towns
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Richter and daughter Margie Ann along with Mr and Mrs Ralph Michalka and children spent the weekend in San Antonio. Mr and Mrs Joe E Miller and son of Houston vacationing in Cameron with his mother Effie Miller. Mary Lou Goodman of Rosebud returned home after a short visit with Miss Lala Meyers.
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Rudolph Richter
Margie Ann
Ralph Michalka
San Antonio
Joe E. Miller
Houston
Cameron
Effie Miller
Mary Lou Goodman
Rosebud
Lala Meyers
Dorothy Lesovsky Improving After Operation
Dorothy Lesovsky remains in King Daughters hospital Temple after surgery and is reported to be slowly improving as physicians monitor her recovery.
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Dorothy Lesovsky
King Daughters Hospital
Temple
Wallis Jr. to Spend Summer with Weems Grandparents
Russell Wallis Jr. of Bay Town is living with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Weems for the summer, continuing a family visit.
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Russell Wallis, Jr
Bay Town
Mrs
A. N. Weems
Gohmert Store Employees Dine with Hosts at Home
The Gohmert Variety Store staff were treated to a dinner at the Gohmerts home on Wednesday evening. The meal was served buffet style and guests included Clayton Lucas and Ervin Wied.
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Gohmert
Mrs. Gohmert
Clayton Lucas
Ervin Wied
Parma Radio Service Offers Repair for Any Radio Make
Parma Radio Service advertises repair for any radio make and model. Suggests Philo tubes to improve reception.
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Philco
Mrs Ward and son Prather Lee visit Ike Ledbetter family
Mrs Pete Ward and her son Prather Lee of Houston are visiting her relatives Mr and Mrs Ike Led better, extending a family reunion today.
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Pete Ward
Prather Lee
Houston
Ike Ledbetter
Mrs Hobson Seriously Ill in Cameron Hospital
Mrs John Hobson of Marlow is seriously ill in Cameron Hospital and is recuperating at the home of her brother H C Tindall.
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John Hobson
Marlow
Cameron Hospital
H. C. Tindall
Rudolph Strutz Sr and son in Cameron on business
Rudolph Strutz Sr and his son Richard spent Saturday in Cameron on business. Their visit was noted in local records as a routine engagement without further incident.
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Rudolph Strutz, Sr
Richard
Cameron
Granger Cousins Visit Michalkas Sisters
Christene Janicek and Alice Joyce Palmer of Granger visit their cousins Lillian and Beatrice Michalka during a family gathering.
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Christene Janicek
Alice Joyce Palmer
Granger
Lillian and
Beatrice Michalka
Mrs Florence Randle Visits Miss Lilyan Weems
Mrs Florence Randle of Rockdale visited in the home of Miss Lilyan Weems Wednesday.
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Florence Randle of
Rockdale
Lilyan Weems
Vacation notes from Rudolph Marek recounts Corpus Christi visit
Rudolph Marek assistant cashier at First National Bank returns from a two week vacation visiting Corpus Christi and Houston. He reports a delightful trip and calls Corpus Christi a real city of 0,000 people noting Cameron enjoys better weather.
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Corpus Christi
Houston
Marek
Hurry and Rubach Visit Mrs Hurry’s Mother
Willie Hurry and Katherine Rubach of Waller visited his mother Mrs. Annie Hurry last week, sharing family time and greetings.
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Willie Hurry
Katherine Rubach
Waller
Annie Hurry
Temple Visit by Morris Eplen Charles Kreig and Bobby Vaughan
Morris Eplen, Charles Kreig and Bobby Vaughan were in Temple Friday night for an unspecified event.
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Morris Eplen
Charles Kreig
Bobby Vaughan
Temple
Boeckcrefts Visit Hearne Family in Amarillo
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Boeckcreft travel to Amarillo to visit her brother B. F. Hearne and family, continuing a family visit.
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Mrs. L. A. Boeckcreft
Amarillo
B. F. Hearne
Cameron Friday Visitors Highlight Local Ties
Jamie L. Clark of San Gabriel visited Cameron on Friday while Clyde Moore of Cavilla spent the day in Cameron as a local social exchange.
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Jamie L. Clark
San Gabriel
Cameron
Clyde Moore
Cavilla
Monroe Family Travels to Monterrey Mexico Visit
Mr and Mrs Frank Monroe and family have left for Monterrey Mexico for a visit Telephone the news to 282
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Frank Monroe
Monterrey
Mexico
Lippmans To Travel For Fall Goods In Texas
Mr and Mrs Henry Lippman plan a trip to Fort Worth and Dallas to purchase goods for the upcoming fall season. They will visit merchants and suggest selecting fabrics, wares, and supplies for their business. The journey highlights a regional shopping trip to Texas cities.
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Henry Lippman
Fort Worth
Dallas
Radio Repair Ad Leads Local Travel Notes
We do not experiment with your radio we repair it and you pay less for our service. Mrs L L Blaylock and daughter Dorothy Myrtle Stidham and Byron Graham left Saturday for Washington DC for a couple of weeks. Mr and Mrs Tull Pope of Houston spent the weekend here at their Shack near Hoyte and visited his sister Miss Susan Pope. H L Yager of Maysfield was a business visitor in Cameron Thursday. Mr and Mrs L F Siama and daughter Adele returned from a trip to Monterrey Mexico. In Saltilo and other places of interest.
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Philco
L. L. Blaylock
Dorothy
Myrtle Stidham
Byron Graham
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Tull Pope
Houston
Hoyte
Miss Susan Pope
L. F
Siama
Adele
Monterrey
Mexico
Saltilo
Sunday visitors from Rockdale and Marlin call on Brown family
Mrs Joy Stanislaw and her son Harold Daniel of Rockdale and Mrs Edith Denson of Marlin visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Henry W Brown.
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Joy Stanislaw
Harold Daniel
Rockdale
Edith Denson
Marlin
Henry W. Brown
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Germany
Pope
W. E. Allison
Hamilton
W. E. Alford
Ella Alford
Berry Caldwell
Thomas V. Adams of
Valasta Hrozek
Minnie Hughes
Elsie Hrozek
Hearne
Tracy
Philce
Parma Radio Service
Mrs. Vick Sustek
Bryan
Kim Coleman
J. W. Coleman
Cuero
W. J. Anderle
Alvin of
Salem
Jess Setzer
Davilla
Misses Weiss McDermott
Elaine Thomas
Agnes Hiebney
Harold Dean Caldwell
Rudolph Marek
First National Bank
Emory B. Camp
G. S. Baskin
Baskin
Cameron, Texas
Ter
Lone Star
Brandeg
Pather
Naet
Sue Nie
Vng
Vai
Lone Star Gas System
H. L. Yager
Maysfield
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