Seek Re Allocation of County Tax Funds
The Milam County Commissioners Court calls a countywide election to re allocate the 1876 constitution tax items no tax increase expected. It shifts 10 cents from the jury fund to road and bridge to improve the levy. An August 23 election also seeks hogs cattle and goats running at large prohibition in defined area.
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Commissioners Court
Milam County
Morrison
Circuiteiscen
Court House
Little River
Barros
Milano
TOTAL
Steere Neewress
Methodist Will Spend 5000 On Church Here
Cameron Methodists will spend 5000 soon on their church for auditorium decoration. Built in 1922 the church has had no major expenditure in 25 years. The 50 000 dollar construction cost is noted as historical. Rev. Lee Lemons new pastor announced a Wednesday meeting to discuss proposals. A special committee is named and another meeting is planned.
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Cameron Methodists
Lee Lemons
Glasses Return From Western Vacation Tour
Mr and Mrs Lester Glass completed a long vacation trip to the west and northwest. They started in Cameron, drove to Colorado visiting Pikes Peak and Denver Wholesale flower houses, spent the 4th in Yellowstone, then went to Portland and San Francisco visiting flower markets before continuing to Los Angeles and Arizona before returning to Cameron.
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Lester Glass
Northwest
Cameron
Colorado
Pikes Peak
Denver
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
Yellowstone
Portland
Oregon
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Arizona
Weekend Visit By Hillyers Spotted In Cameron
Mr and Mrs Le Roy Hillyer spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Hill yer of Cameron sharing time together in the Cameron area.
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Mrs. le Roy Hillyer
Mrs. Hillyer
Cameron
Pioneer Woman Frances Kuzel Buried in Corinth
Frances Kuzel 86 native of Texas and Corinth area resident died July 16 in St. Edwards Hospital Cameron. She was mother to W E Kuzel and John Kuzel and Henry Kuzel of Waco. Funeral held July 17 at Marek Burns Cameron with burial at Corinth Cemetery. She left ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Frances Kuzel
Texas
Corinth
Buckholts
St. Edwards Hospital
Cameron
J. F. Chupick
Fayetteville
Supreme Lodge, Slavonic Benevolent Order
State of Texas
Marek- Burns
W. E. Kuzel
John Kuzel
Henry Kuzel
Waco
Cameron Speaks Radio Spotlight Opens July 31
A Cameron radio program titled Cameron Speaks debuts July 31 at 2 00 p m from the Knights of Pythias hall broadcast on KTEM Temple. The one hour show features local news discussions music and talent to promote Cameron and area. Musicians may audition by contacting L G Smith at the Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited to attend.
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Knights of Pythias Hall
Cameron
KTEM
Temple
L. G. Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Phythias Hall
Cameron Boy Adjudged Juvenile But Paroled To Parents
Doyle Corpier was adjudged a juvenile delinquent in District court and paroled to his parents. He described hitchhiking from Cameron to Marshall and back, entering a parked car, driving it without permission, and being arrested en route to Austin.
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Cameron
Doyle Corpier
Doyle
Marshall
Texas
Austin
Capital City
Humble to Dedicate Hearne Terminal in Texas
Hearne hosts formal ceremonies Tuesday July 29 to dedicate Humble Oil and Refining Company Hearne delivery terminal two and a half miles south of Hearne on State Highway 6. Speakers include Mayor J. G. Philen and Humble executives. The terminal handles 15 000 barrels daily as part of a four plant network from Baytown to Irving with a barbecue supper to follow.
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Houston
J. G. Philen
Hearne
R. E. Cornforth
Hearne Chamber of Commerce
Humble Oil & Refining Company
R. W. Hanrahan
Humble Pipe Line Company
H. W. Ferguson
Humble
Baytown
Irving
North Texas
North Houston
Waco
Texas
B. B. Young
Hearne Terminal
Pioneer Officer Here Died Late Saturday
Will Cook 75 longtime Cameron pioneer officer and Texan died at 9 45 p m Saturday July 19 in Newton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born Bremond Robertson County he lived in Cameron for years and served as Deputy City Marshal and Fire Marshal. Funeral 5 p m Sunday July 20 Marek Burns Funeral Home Cameron with Rev L L Morriss officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named. Surviving widow daughter and two grandchildren reside in Cameron and Edinburg.
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Will Cook
Cameron
Newton Memorial Hospital
Marek-Burns
L. L. Morriss
First Baptist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Plant of The Herald Close for Summer Vacation
The Heralds publishing plant will close on Monday July 28 and reopen Monday August 11 to give employees a summer rest. No weekly issue will be published on July 31 or August 7.
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the Herald
Cameron Delegation Plans Protest Against Train Service
Cameron will send a delegation to Rockdale on Thursday to join a protest against the Texas and New Orleans Railroad application to discontinue passenger service from Waco to Yoakum. The Young Men's Business League expects about 1000 attendees from towns along the line, with a free barbecue for all. Tickets are distributed at the Cameron Chamber of Commerce office on Thursday morning.
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Cameron
Rockdale
Railroad Commission
Texas & New Orleans
Young Men’s Business League
Chamber of Commerce
Kubaceks announce birth of daughter Joyce Ann in Taylor
Mr and Mrs Joe Kubacek announce the birth of a daughter Joyce Ann weighing 7 12 pounds. The family lists grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Provazek of Temple and Joe Kubacek Sr of San Antonio. Grandparents also noted in Temple and Taylor communities.
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Joe Kubacek
Joyce Ann
Kubacek
Taylor
Charles Provazek
Temple
Joe Kubacek Sr
San Antonio
Famous 2nd Division Musicians Here Sat
The Second Armored Division Band performs a 30 minute concert on the courthouse lawn Saturday July 26 at 3 45 p m. The band is presented by Camp Hood Post Recruiting and the Temple US Army Recruiting Office under CWO Miller. Former service members with musical talent may apply for direct assignment near home.
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Miller
Home Demonstration Party in Cameron City Park
Milam County Home Demonstration Council sponsors a community party in the Cameron City Park Friday night July 25 at 8:00 p m. Games bingo country store and cake walks planned for every family member. Everyone is invited to join the fun.
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Milam County
New Car Registrations Rise In Milam County
Milam County tax records show higher new car registrations and fees in the first half of 1947 compared with 1939. Registrations totaled 6 267 vehicles in January to June 1947, up from 5 880 in 1939, aided by a 1 percent use tax in May 1941 and heavier vehicle weights. The period also lists numerous individual 1947 vehicle owners and models from July 11 to July 21.
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Milam
Buckholts Legion Plans All Day Picnic and Dance
Buckholts American Legion Post 519 prepares an all day picnic on Sunday August 3 at the S P J S T Hall near Buckholts with barbecue dinner tickets at 1 and 1000 tickets issued. Festivities include free dancing in the afternoon with music by Happy Dan and a big night dance following.
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Buckholts
American Legion Post 519
the Post
Happy Dan
Legion Post
Central Texas
Texas Panhandle Temp Swings As Cool Air Moves In
Weather across Texas Tuesday showed hot and cool contrasts. Presidio hit 107 degrees while Texarkana reached 73 as a cool air mass from Arkansas and Missouri eased southward. City by city readings ranged from 80 in Wichita Falls to 95 in Tyler with several locales in the 90s. The U S Weather Bureau forecast a gradual warming of the cool area Wednesday with possible Panhandle clouds and showers.
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Presidio
Texarkana
Arkansas
Missouri
Wichita Falls
Pampa
Palestine
Dallas
Tyler
U. S. Weather Bureau
Panhandle
Wink
Laredo
Salt Flat
Crystal City
San Antonio
Abilene
Big Springs
Junction
Brady
Lubbock
el Paso
del Rio
Austin
Victoria
Cameron
Milam County school tax hike aims at better facilities
Clarkson leads a Milam County vote increasing maintenance tax from 25 to 50 cents to fund school improvements. Transfers become possible for Clarkson students, but lower grade transfer remains blocked if the local school is maintained. Nearby districts debate buses versus closing small schools and transporting pupils. Salem, Maysfield, Branchville vote delays and tax issues. An annexation petition near Cameron draws opposition amid 1.75 tax rise per hundred and $30 transfer costs, while city limits expansion promises insurance gains and fire protection, with city officials open to including adjacent territory.
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Clarkson
Milam County
Cameron
Salem
Maysfield
Branchville
The
Herald
Pratt and Sump Wed at Rev McClarren Home
Wesley Pratt and Fritzene Sump were married at the home of Rev. McClarren who conducted the ceremony at 4 o clock Saturday afternoon. The bride wore a white suit with white accessories and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sump of Giddings. Pratt is the son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Pratt of Marlow and served two years in the Navy. They will make their home in Cameron.
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Wesley Pratt
Fritzene Sump
McClarren
Sump
Giddings
Wesley
Ernest Pratt
Marlow
Navy
Cameron
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Baby of
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Walter Senkel
Yoakum
2Nd Division
City Park
Mary Belle Batte
Doyle T. McCoy
Ben Dunk
E. A. Perrin
Eleanor Backhaus
Eddie Noack
Jimmie Doss
Ladis Marek
Dr. C. G. Swift
Steve Rieger, Jr
W. M. Fricke
Adolph A. Kretschmer
W. J. Gilchrist
W. B. Bigbee
Buckholts Legion
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