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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
5
Assistant pastor Rev. Leonard Buxkemper of St. Monica Catholic Church is vacationing in New Mexico and expects to be back home by August 4.
In 1954 Red Cross Home Service programs provided financial aid counselling and other assistance to about 907000 families across the United States through local chapter efforts.
A chiropractic clinic reports a 39 year old patient with irregular menses, swelling, headaches, and nervousness. X rays found the cause, spinal adjustments relieved nerve tension, and menstrual trouble resolved. The clinic touts success despite critics and notes Texas Workman's Compensation covers chiropractic services.
A period notice outlines daily and multi day classified rates with 4th day free. It states corrections will be made promptly for errors affecting character or reputation and that the publishers are not responsible for typos beyond corrections brought to attention. It notes advertising is accepted on this basis only.
An ad roundup lists Green Furniture Co and others offering store credit deals and no monthly payments on furniture. It promotes an auction of Dr Maresh’s registered White Face cattle at Brenham’s Air Conditioned Grade Commission Company on July 28 at 12:00 noon.
Independent Executrix Effie Ely announces estate administration for J A Ely of Milam County Texas. Debtors must settle comptes and creditors must present claims within the legal period at her residence in Gause Milam County. 1955 notice filed by Judge Charles C Smith Jr. confirms appointment on June 6.
Advert reads for rental of 75 to 90 acres of good farming land on a third or fourths basis. Contact I. T. Gilbert, Buckholts Texas through Rt. 2 or phone 6F-13.
Save 109 dollars on a new Spinet piano direct from factory to you with a 30 day in home free trial. E H Allcorn agent office and sample room 202 Capps St Martin Texas phone 6-2517. 16-7te
All Saints Episcopal Church announces its annual Vacation Church School for Cameron children from August 1 to 5. Classes run 8 30 to 11 30 mornings at the church on Travis and Second streets with worship, Bible lessons, games, refreshments and creative activities focused on Christian personal and group relationships.
Ralph Phipps and many relatives from Camden La and Texas joined relatives from Bel laire Hitchcock Waco Houston Rockdale Austin Katy Velasco Dennison Cameron Galena Park for a reunion. Only two families had all members present Roy Weems and Jesse Newton families attended.
Mrs Mary Geiser 73 of Burlington died Friday morning June 24 after a brief illness. She had lived in the community since 1898. Funeral services were held Monday June 27 at St Michael’s Church Burlington at 9 a m with Rev John T Geiser Tours as celebrant and Rev Edward Geiser Grelsburg as deacon. Burial in St Michael Cemetery Nicholson in charge. Survivors include four sons Rev John Geiser Tours Rev Edward Geiser Grelsburg Joe Geiser Henry Geiser Burlington two daughters Miss Mary Geiser and Mrs Witon Warschak Burlington two brothers John and Ed Oldrich Burlington two sisters Mrs John Hel-
The funeral service for Helpert was attended by Msgrs J J Kearns Robert Schhertz and others. Pallbearers were nephews August Rudy Fritz Leo Helpert and Frank Olbrich as three grandsons and one granddaughter survive.
Vera and I express sincere thanks to friends for kindness during my extended stay in McClosky Hospital in Temple. Gratitude for flowers, cards, and letters, especially to Mary Pearl Reed and neighbors who aided Vera and me. May God bless each one of you. Shack T. Shafer
A bridal shower for Bobby Daniel and Margaret Hart of Austin is set for Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Davis. The couple is well known in Sharp with many friends in the county.
A driver thought her car was on fire when smoke and a rubber odor filled the vehicle. Fire crews found a flat tire smoking and ready to ignite but no damage occurred.
Ben Shepherd, ALCOA plant official, spoke at the Lions Club meeting in Rockdale. Introduced by Narvie Caperton, he reviewed the plant’s history, current progress, and expansion plans, detailing aluminum production methods and Milam County impact.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Schiller and daughters Marsha and Beverly return from a Louisiana trip to Lake Charles Baton Rouge and New Orleans. They enjoyed sightseeing on the tour and traveled back via Port Arthur and other coastal points.
Local volunteer firefighters respond to a dry run Sunday when a car driven by a Cameron woman was believed to be on fire on Tem road. Fire crews checked the vehicle and found no blaze, assisting until safety confirmed.
Dr. George Bowman presided as president during the short meeting. Officials outlined plans for a Lions Carnival to be held in September, with activities scheduled for the fall season.
O A White, manager of the local Cattle Auction Sale, reports fat steers and cows up about 1 50 on average while stocker cows and calves hold steady. A total of 151 customers sold 514 head to 40 buyers, with White predicting the trend to stay steady next week.
A concise note urges discretion and kindness in sharing rumors. It counsels speaking only of what one would want heard about themselves and avoiding harmful speculation. The guidance emphasizes respect, restraint, and honest communication.
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