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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1949
Page
4
A letter argues districts must hold a tax election to fund bus service and count transferring students under the new law. Clarkson district, lacking a tax, may see pupils barred from school and potential loss of state apportionment funds if parents do not meet requirements.
Mr and Mrs G C Connor of Three Rivers visit relatives in their old home town Cameron. Mr Connor works for United Gas Company in Three Rivers and enjoys a vacation trip in Cameron. They will return home on Wednesday.
The Cameron School Board will accept sealed bids to purchase Hoyte Common School District No. 35 building and surrounding land 40 by 80 feet, arising from consolidation with Cameron Independent School District. Bids may cover building and site separately. due by Wednesday August 10, 1949. Board may reject any or all bids.
A strictly modern service station on the main highway through Rockdale seeks an experienced producer. Great opportunity for skilled operator. Available August 1. Contact W. E. Gaither Rockdale Texas.
Livestock reporters note light Friday turnout at Calvert Livestock Auction with lower weekly cattle prices across markets. Demand remains uneven with young stocker calves in good demand while in between cattle move slowly. Buyers seek higher weights and prices. several named buyers appear at last week’s sale. If Northern Markets fail to break further, a possible Friday run is anticipated.
The State of Texas to Robert Newton Stone is summoned to appear before the Milam County District Court in Cameron Texas by 10 a.m. on the first Monday after forty two days from September 5 1949 to answer Mary A Stone's petition for divorce filed June 7 1949. The case number is 13 122 and the petition alleges harsh cruel and outrageous treatment making cohabitation insupportable. The process is issued under seal by Clerk Grady Allen.
Virgie Gill is identified with No 46 while Noble Grand Johnnie Lee Richards and Secretary are noted, indicating a fraternal or lodge leadership listing. The fragment hints at a formal roll or honor designation within a lodge or organization.
Seven new songs and one old favorite highlight the Astaire Rogers reunion in The Barkleys of Broadway. The Technicolor musical opens Thursday at Cameron Theatre with Warren and Gershwin songs and a varied dance program led by Astaire Rogers and Levant.
We express deep gratitude for kindness shown during illness and after the death of James F Willeford. Thanks to those who sent flowers, offered condolences, or assisted us in this time of sorrow from Mrs. B L Bowen, Mrs. Page Barbus, J. T. Willeford, MN RR Willeford, Mrs Susie Baar, Edgar Willeford, Crawfert Willeford, Alex Willeford, Biatete Comer.
Two year old William Luska of Red Ranger drowned Sunday afternoon in Little River near Rogers while on a family picnic for Mrs. Luska's birthday. The body was recovered within 30 minutes. Funeral services were held Monday at Seaton Church with Skinner Funeral Home directing.
O L Hairgrove announces the opening of a National Fidelity Life Insurance Agency in Cameron specializing in hospitalization insurance. He cites improved inclusive hospital policy features and broad doctor approved terms. Hairgrove, a Milam county veteran and longtime Milano resident, recently moved to Cameron and seeks agents with an attractive proposition.
Mr and Mrs Joe H Smith and their son returned from a pleasant trip to Temple and Holland to visit relatives. They were joined by son Robert Lee of Cleveland. The Lampasas stop featured a day on the river for fishing and swimming. Mr Smith works for Texas Oil Co and was on vacation.
Mrs Lena Wise of Maysfield is listed as a patient at Newton Memorial Hospital with no additional details provided.
Southwestern Life Insurance reports a six month record of 55.6 million dollars in paid for business in 1949, surpassing 1948 by 14.8 percent. Insurance in force rose to 732.3 million, the largest six month gain in company history. Board elected W. K. Gordon Jr. to fill a vacancy after W. K. Gordon Sr. died March 13 1949.
C C Nolte of Ben Arnold visited Cameron recently and received a cordial welcome from locals. The social call highlighted friendly ties between nearby communities.
Ann Mitchell and Ruby Johnson, both Black women, paid fines in corporation court for simple assault after a Monday quarrel at Blue Pete's. Mitchell and Johnson fought with a knife. Johnson was treated at Newton Memorial Hospital and later released.
Rev Billy Newton son of Mr and Mrs H G Newton of Maysfield will conduct Sunday services at Maysfield Presbyterian Church on July 31. He has recently completed seminary work in Boston Massachusetts.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Juergens visited Waco on Thursday of the past week sharing a brief stay and local tours with friends.
John Hairston departed Friday for a visit to Ft Worth Brownwood and California detailing his travel path and destinations.
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