First Bale 1950 Cotton Expected Around August in Cameron
Cameron county analysts expect the first bale of 1950 cotton to reach the local market around August 1. The crop overall is healthy despite heavy insect infestation and recent rains, with dry weather aiding plant growth. Cameron, a central Texas cotton center, plans to offer a cash premium for the first bale, and Milam County may total about 206000 bales under government rules.
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Cameron
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Herald
Milam County
Milam County Primary Totals 6073 Votes Cast
Milam County Saturday turnout 6073 votes, in line with forecasts. Poll taxes paid 4862, with excess from aged voters and those not 21 by January 1949. J B White chairman notes returns received from all precincts except Sandy Creek. unofficial totals to be published and committee to meet Saturday to declare nominees.
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Milam County
J. B. White
Democratic Executive Committee
Sandy Creek
Democrats Meet Here Saturday County Convention Dues
The Democratic Convention for Milam County will be held Saturday July 29 in the District Court Room. The Democratic Executive Committee meets at 10 a.m. to declare primary results and nominees. The convention at 2 p.m. will receive official canvass and name county and precinct nominees to elect delegates to the State Convention.
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Milam County
District Court Room
Democratic Executive Committee
Texas
The
Forks of the Creek
Georgia
Largest Vote In History of Cameron Is Cast Saturday
The primary election on Saturday, July 22 set a record in Cameron with 1,482 votes cast across two precincts. Poll taxes paid reached 1,182, and Cameron’s turnout accounted for over 24 percent of the county total, with 747 votes at the Court House and 735 at the School Gymnasium.
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Cameron
Draft Board Moves To New Location
The Cameron Draft Board No. 92 has moved from City Hall to the Lippman Building upstairs over Archer Appliance and Gregory Tire Stores. Mrs. Loretta Brock announces the change. registrants should report to the new location for registration information.
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City Hall
Lippman
Archer Appliance
Gregory Tire
Loretta Brock
Draft
American Legion To Install Officers August 1
Edwin Hardy Post No 9, American Legion, will hold installation services on Tuesday August 1 at the Hut in Wilson Ledbetter Park. Officers to be installed include Joe D O'Neill Commander Dr Joe R Parker Vice Commander John Fuller Adjutant H B McClellan Service Officer Rev W T Carr Chaplain Joe Corbran Finance Officer J A Henderson Historian and John Zarosky Sergeant at Arms. The Post also plans a 1951 membership drive and urges member attendance.
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American Legion
Wilson-Ledbetter Park
Joe O'Neill
Joe D. O'Neill
Joe R. Parker
John Fuller
H. B. McClellan
W. T. Carr
Joe Corbran
J. A. Henderson
John Zarosky
O’neill
Post
Miss Charlotte Collins Returns From Louisiana Visit
Miss Charlotte Collins has returned from a visit to Louisiana, reflecting on her experiences and noting the trip's pleasant memories and social engagements.
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Charlotte Collins
Louisiana
Morgan Layfield Takes Principal Post in Japan for One Year
Morgan Layfield former Yee High School principal will depart Cameron August 11 for Seattle then sail to Japan August 15 to take a one year principalship. He has government final notice and will return to Yee High School after the term. The Cameron School Board granted leave of absence finding travel valuable for growth.
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Morgan Layfield
Yee High School
Cameron
Seattle
Washington
Japan
Layfield
Alton Fuchs to Star in Tyler All Star Game
Alton Fuchs, 1949 Yoeman star, will play for the South in the Rose Festival all star game at Tyler on August 12. Officials contacted him Wednesday, he leaves August 7 to train in Palestine, and Cameron fans recall him as a Yeoman quarterback and fullback. He recently completed a six week business administration course at A and M College and will return to college in the fall. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Leo Fuchs.
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Yoeman
Tyler
Yeeman
Alton
Leo Jackson
Cameron
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Yeoman
A & M College
Leo Fuchs
Paper Prices Rise as Newsprint Costs Jump
Newsprint and related supplies have increased with prices up to ten dollars per ton and five to ten percent for future shipments. The publisher was notified today and current purchases remain at old prices under protection.
Walker Family Reunion at Friendship School
A Walker family reunion was held at Friendship School on July 9. The Walkers first settled in Friendship on December 7, 1875. Three original members remain: Mrs. J. M. Strickland, Mrs. Martin Keith, and Solon Walker. Also present was Mrs. Fanny Clanton from Conroe. Relatives totaling 176 gathered from Oklahoma, Arkansas, California, and Texas.
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W. T. Walker
Friendship School
Friendship Community
J. M. Strickland
Friendship
Martin Keith
Breckenridge
Solon Walker
Lockney
Conroe
Fanny Clanton
Oklahoma
Arkansas
California
Texas
Miss Davie Quillen Visits Cameron Saturday
Cameron welcomed visitor Miss Davie Quillen on Saturday, marking a social or community event noted in the local column.
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Davie Quillen
Cameron
Clifton C. Carter Speaks to Lions Club on Citizenship
U. S. Marshal for the Southwest District Clifton C. Carter spoke to the Lions Club, discussing citizenship and delinquent youth. He urged jury service and highlighted the duty to serve when called, noting his Smithville team football glory in 1934 against Cameron.
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Clifton C. Carter
U. S
Lions Club
Carter
Smithville
Cameron
E. C. Cole
Milam County melon theft gang leader held in jail
A 16 year old boy is held in jail as one of six accused in a two week spate of melon field raids in the sand country east of Cameron. Farmers report reduced raiding since a prior news story and officers expect further arrests with charges filed in juvenile court if needed.
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Carl Black
Cameron
Milam County
Mercy
Gang of
Hinton Pruett Will Be Superintendent After Milam Runoff
Complete returns from Milam County's 47 precincts show no August runoff despite many contested races. Hinton H Pruett of Milano wins County Superintendent by about a thousand votes over Charles M Hicks. Other officials decided include H M Roark for Representative and Ed Gunn for County Attorney. three commissioners incumbents re nominated. Voter turnout exceeds 6,000 countywide with Cameron city posting a record 1,428 votes.
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Milam County
H. M. Roark
Rockdale
Frank M. Haley
Homer Nabours
Ed Gunn
Charles C. Smith Jr
Hinton H. Pruett
Milano
Charles M. Hicks
W. W. Markham
Cameron
Bryan Neal
T. F. Locklin
Thorndale
Raney
Buckholts
Cameron Herald
Representative
TEMG
Tron
Escicses
Liberal Laws on Migration Sought to Ease Harvest Labor
The article reports a push to liberalize migratory labor rules to secure harvest workers. Governor Shivers leads the effort with the goal of easier access to labor from Mexico. L. G. Smith of the Chamber of Commerce coordinates with the employment commission to estimate Milam County needs. Cameron shows no housing facilities, while a concentration center idea and advance picker counts are being studied.
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Texas
Shivers
L. G. Smith
Chamber of Commerce
The
Employment Commission
Milam County
Cameron
Chamber
Funeral attended by Batte and Harvey for M Lee Lyles
Mrs. R. L. Batte Sr and Miss Abbie Reese Harvey attended the funeral of M. Lee Lyles Monday afternoon.
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R. L. Batte Sr
Abbie Reese Harvey
M. Lee Lyles
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