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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1946
Page
1
A publisher prints four unsigned communications amid remarks on child delinquency in Cameron. A teen writer questions local belief that delinquency exists only in big cities and cites a Centennial Dance incident, urging parental awareness and civic responsibility.
Cameron welcomed Dr. Roy Reed, a veteran, as he resumes duties heading the county health unit. Reed, who resigned to join the Navy in 1942, served in England for two and a half years. Dr. T. E. Crump, former wartime head, returns to private practice.
Rev. E O Harrell arrives in Cameron to lead the Presbyterian church. He preached Sunday and will serve weekly. He married in Beaumont on May 15 and will move into the manse with his bride as the home is redecorated. The church had no pastor since last year’s resignation of Rev John Solomon.
In Cameron the spring monsoons leave sidewalks overgrown with Johnson grass and weeds across the business district. Children wander the tall grass but rescues occur and residents claim the city has a unique, inexpensive cleanup method that requires no effort. Frost will come this winter and kill the weeds while old age will end the mosquitoes.
Frank Haley of Rockdale a noted businessman and Haley store owner in Cameron filed Monday as a candidate for representative from the 65th Flotorial District. He cited support from friends in Milam Burleson and Lee counties and said a full statement would follow. He filed with Democratic chairmen in several counties.
Mrs. Dan G. Davis of Sharp age 96 died May 27 at her daughter’s home in Grand View Texas. Born November 1849 in Walton County Georgia she recalled her boyhood in Independence Washington County Texas beside Baylor University. She sat on Sam Houston’s lap and he carved a wooden toy for her. Funeral May 28 at the Presbyterian church in Sharp with burial at Lilac Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons. She had lived with her daughter Mrs Tom Pace in Grand View.
Charles M. Hicks announces his candidacy for re-election to a second term as County Superintendent of Public Instruction. Since his appointment in March 1942 he led War Ration Book One registration and coordinated countywide education staff in wartime tasks, earning broad support.
Fort Worth columnist and author Boyce House, 49, announced Saturday his candidacy for lieutenant governor and mailed his primary ballot petition to the state Democratic Executive Committee. He filed his name two weeks earlier with 200 signatures after a series of speeches at commencements and civic events. House placed third in the last race among nine candidates.
Mayor A W McCullin announces a Famine Committee to aid government plans for food conservation. Members include Mrs Mary McLane Lawrence John Hays Narvie Caperton Lester Williams Rev K R Isbell and E C Cole chairman. The group urges eateries to cut bread and fat with substitutions like potatoes fish and chicken to help feed a starving world.
Kasper Lazek of Cameron, father of Fred Lazek Sr., is a patient in Newton Memorial Hospital. The veteran pioneer is reported to be doing well and many friends will be glad to hear of his progress.
Milam county Justice of Peace Womack Brashear announced he will seek re election subject to the July 27 nominating primary. Friends in Cameron and the precinct praise his record, mercy and stern duty, urging support for another term.
A new group formed at a Thursday meeting to run a Cameron summer recreation program for youth. Activities include tennis, softball, volleyball, swimming, and various park events. Leo Jackson named recreational director. program runs June 17 to August 17 with registration for boys and girls at 10 a.m. June 17 at the high school gym.
Mowdy Tailor Shop will relocate from North Central avenue to new quarters on East Second Street. A new building is under construction by Marshall Chambers to house the shop as Fred Jackson plans to operate a bakery at the former site.
Gean Lowe employed by Western Union at Bryan spends her vacation with her mother Mrs. Agnes Lowe and other relatives and friends.
Thirteen junior architecture students at Texas A and M College completed a modernization plan for the 7-Up Bottling plant in Bryan. Led by Ernest Langford, the proposal includes participants from Houston Texarkana Dallas San Antonio Freeport Amarillo New Orleans Bryan College Station Cameron and Christoval. The top plan will compete for a $1000 prize offered by the American Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages.
Forty Lone Star Gas employees from nine towns will receive service badges at a June 7 meeting in Temple at the Kyle Hotel. Cameron personnel James R. Bush, J. L. Culpepper, Frank F. Wiggs Jr., and Jack E. Stidham will be honored for 21, 17, 7, and 5 years of service respectively.
The Rockdale Homecoming Association plans its 13th annual reunion at Fair Park on Sunday June 9. President Mrs. C M Sessions invites all former Rockdalians to attend. Picnic baskets requested due to postwar conditions. Lunch tables and ice tea will be supplied. past gatherings drew about 500 attendees before wartime inactivity.
A 2 cent school tax to fund teacher salaries failed 133 to 110 with 246 votes cast. The defeat stemmed from ballot confusion and poor organization amid Centennial celebrations, as opponents led a late drive while proponents lacked timely outreach.
John Muse advances a garage expansion on North Fannin adjoining city park and plans to relocate his First Street Garage to the new site. Henry Dreyer's sheet metal works buys the First Street building and plans to consolidate Muse's two garages and Buick agency.
Anson Texas June 4 1946 Newton McDonald mails to Hon E A Camp Rockdale recalling Capt Nat H Tracy pioneer lawyer and Rockdale character. He fondly recalls the beegum hat the boar’s tooth watch chain and his friendship with McDonald’s family including a meal at McGuire restaurant and a ride to Rockdale era details of Tracy's escape from a constable and early Texas transport experiences.
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