Milam County Cantaloupes Reach Markets at 2.25 a Bushel
Milam County cantaloupes bring up to 2.25 per bushel as J. L. Foster notes best quality in years. Grading ranges 1.75 to 2.25 with 2.00 most common. crop expected over several weeks due to lateness. Foster reports light volume and good quality while rains affect tomato operations and prices. Truckers seek the crop. tomato shed shut by rain and set to resume purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
J. L. Foster
Foster Produce Company
Valley Farmer Delivers First 1949 Cotton Bale in Houston Race
Rio Grande valley farmer Joe Acosta of McAllen won the first bale race to market in Houston. His 512 pound bale sold for $2.528.20 to Anderson, Clayton & Co. buyer Colonel Jake Lambert at $2.35 per pound, setting a new record.
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Houston
Texas
Joe Acosta
Rio Grande Valley
McAllen
Acosta
Harlingen
John R. Campbell
Cotton Exchange
Jake Lambert
Anderson, Clayton & Co
Scouts Plan Day at Circus in Waco Trip
Boy Scouts from Cameron Troops will travel by bus to the Gainesville Circus in Waco on June 17 and 18. About 70 Scouts from 10 Texas counties will join in the two day program organized by Heart of Texas Council with H. H. Coffield as president. Local tickets will be given free to scouts to enable those who cannot attend to see the circus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Waco
L. W. Smith
Cameron
Heart
Texas Council
Boy Scouts of America
H. H. Coffield
Rockdale
Texas
Smith
Misses Visit Relatives in Flatoria and Schulenburg
Misses Rosalie Lehnert and Evelyn Jistel spent the weekend visiting in Flatoria and Schulenburg at the homes of their sisters and brothers in law Mr and Mrs Al Kleiber and Mr and Mrs Ervin Kleiber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Lehnert
Evelyn Jistel
Flatoria
Schulenburg
al Kleiber
Ervin Kleiber
Fire destroys Cameron family's home. appeal for aid begins
A. J. Reynolds and his children lost their home and all belongings in a recent early morning blaze on the Thomas farm at Splawn. Friends and neighbors are urged to contribute. funds may be left at The Herald, Citizens National Bank Cameron, Otto Hensel Grocery Burlington, or W. E. Boeker Ben Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Cameron
Thomas Farm
Splawn
Ed, Diekman
Ben Arnold
Reynolds
Austin County
Herald
Citizens National Bank
Otto Hensel
Burlington
W. E. Boeker
Corn Crops Saved By Downpours Tuesday
Heavy showers from a quarter to two inches refreshed a wide county area Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Cameron reported 0.388 inches Tuesday afternoon while Temple and western Milam County received heavier totals. Crop prospects look bright for many blackland sections though some areas need more rain to finish development and prevent insect losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Maysfield
Milam County
Temple
Black Lands
Temple City Council Rejects Telephone Rate Hike
The Temple city commission rejected Southwestern Bell Telephone's request to raise basic rates including 7 for business straight line phones and 3.25 for residence lines. Company manager E. Crittenden Jr said a new request will be filed after compiling figures. Mayor Dan Perry said denial followed careful consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Temple
E. C. Crittenden, Jr
Dan Perry
Commission
Seven Milam 4-H Boys Return From Buchanan Dam Camp
Seven Milam County 4-H boys returned from the district 4-H boys camp held at Buchanan Dam on the Colorado River. Participants were Mose Whittington and Buddy Chandler from Maysfield Floyd Harley and Wayne Jones from Gause Ryndal Brown and Royce Dean Hirt from Thorndale and Franklin Moore of Cameron. Mose Whittington tied for first in rifle shooting and the group enjoyed swimming baseball cavern tours and a visit to the Inks Dam power plant. They were accompanied by Milam County Agent J. D. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sever Milam County
Buchanan Dam
Colorado River
Mose Whittington
Buddy Chandler
Maysfield
Floyd Harley
Wayne Jones
Gause
Ryndal Brown
Royce Dean Hirt
Thorndale
Franklin Moore
Cameron
Longhorn
Inks Dam
J. D. Moore
Milam County
Lubbock Socials Visit Partee Couple This Week
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Medlin and Mrs. L. C. Shelton of Lubbock are visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Partee this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Medlin
L. C. Shelton
Lubbock
G. C. Partee
Polio Strikes Cameron Veterinarian in Milam County
Dr. Robert M. Titsworth of Cameron, now at Breckenridge Hospital in Austin, is ill with polio the first Milam County case reported. Family doctor Dr. T L Denson said he was hospitalized last week, initial polio symptoms appeared early. Later reports indicated a mild case, with condition improving though isolation remains in effect until hospital authorities lift restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Titsworth
Cameron
Breckenridge Hospital
Austin
Titsworth
Milam County
T. L. Denson
Cameron Firemen at State Meeting in Galveston
Cameron firemen attend the state convention in Galveston with races on Wednesday at 2 PM. Attendees include Fire Chief Ralph Michalka Fire Marshal John Eanes and driver Frank Richter along with delegates Mr and Mrs John C Andres. The racing team members are Jerry Mikula Buck Slavik Jack Logan Frank Richter Jr Leo Hollas and Joe Petruy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Galveston
Ralph Michalka
John Eanes
Frank Richter
John C. Andres
Jerry Mikula
Buck Slavik
Jack Logan
Frank Richter, Jr
Leo Hollas
Joe Petruy
Matula Family Attends Boedeker Paterno Wedding
Mr and Mrs Charlie Matula and their son along with Clara Matula attended the Boedeker and Paterno wedding in Bryan on Sunday. Little Charles Matula served as the flower girl at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Matula
Clara Matula
Boedeker and Paterno
Bryan
Little Charles Matula
Governor Jester Opens Gainesville Circus for Scouts
Gov Beauford Jester will open the Gainesville Circus in Waco each evening starting June 17. H H Coffield of Rockdale said sponsors are pleased he will attend both June 17 and 18. About 70 Boy Scouts from Central Texas were to be sent, with local groups providing free tickets for scouting youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauford Jester
Gainesville
Waco
H. H. Coffield
Rockdale
Cameron
Boy Scouts
Central Texas
Leon River Dam 10 to Begin by July 18
The Leon River dam project near here is set to start on or before July 18 with Hunter Construction of Ada Oklahoma the apparent low bidder at 187 583. Initial work will involve an embankment before full dam construction. Local bidder D H Buchanan Construction quoted 188 912. Army estimates were 192 267 70.
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Leon River
Here
Hunter Construction Company
Ada
Okla
Associated Press
Galveston
Wire Service
D. H. Buchanan Construction Company
Dean Ward & Company
New Braunfels
Army
Buchanan
U 45 Army
Tempie Telegram
Accident on Raymond Wall farm leaves Temple man wounded
William Sodek of Temple was badly wounded by a shotgun blast on a Buckholts area river trip. Frank Zett of Temple fired at brush he mistook for a squirrel. the shooting was ruled accidental and no charges were filed. Sodek was taken to King Daughters Hospital in Temple and is expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sodek
Temple
Raymond Wall
Buckholts
Frank Zett
Elimar Horstmann
Justice of Peace
W. E. Kuzel
Johnnie Mott
Bryant Station
Leon Zett
Leon Schiller
Sodek
Mr. Sodek
King Daughters Hospital
Community Fund Reaches 1136.30 for Little Linda's Hospital Care
Generous Texans add to a Dallas heart operation fund for Little Linda Sneaks as of noon Wednesday totals show 1136.30. Citi zens National Bank contributions reach 966.40 and the family gathers direct gifts of 169.90, with many local names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda
Dallas
Citizens National Bank
Cameron
W. T. Congeay
Minnie Baker
Wish
Tagbon Can Isvstastierses Vinesinis
W. Scharfer
Fredericksburg
Barney Bowling
R. Austin
Adolph Futschik
Austin Chevelle
Austin
L. W. van Pelt
Southwestern Bell Telephone Employees
Rockdale
L. D. Steffens
Cacen Visciese
Lena Thompson
Camp Hood
Mary Lee Price
Yeo
E. Bowling
McCloskey
Irma Burr
Eunice B. Darling
Marian Webster
E. Gill
Mary Stark
Weatherford
Welder B. Page
E. P. Schoch
PRG
Greer Cowdray
Nancy
I. N. Lanham
Lake Village
Ark
Gary Jane
Ccicnempasiniaeerememned
Laren
John Brod
Ara
Buckholts
Tate
Witte Vta
Marvin Bates
Waco
A. Bi. Smith
AGSUM
Angus A. Howeth
R. G. Eubank
Taylor
Frank Burkeen
Barbee Barrett
E. Kense
Rex Eastburn
M. Samuelson
J. W. Pratt
Wallis Hamilton
Moore
J. FH. Watterson
J. M. Weems
Cameron Rebekah Lodge
Mad Fox Killed On Farm At Buckholts
A mad fox was killed on the Fuchs farm near Buckholts by Dave Gann. The head was sent to Austin where tests showed rabies. Dr. D P Smith, the local veterinarian, received a telegram from State Health Officer Geo W Cox advising immediate treatment if the fox had bitten anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuchs
Buckholts
Dave Gann
Austin
D. P. Smith
Geo. W. Cox
Milam County Schools Face Gilmer-Aikin Tax Hikes
County Superintendent Chas M Hicks outlined new Gilmer Aikin laws at the Rotary Club briefing. The rules set minimum tax levels, funding gaps filled by the state, and district consolidation if dormant. Highlights cover staffing formulas, salary boosts for trained teachers, per classroom unit costs, state transportation aid, and student transfer options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Chas. M. Hicks
Rotary Club
Hicks
Tony Brahm Pioneer Texan Dead in Cameron
Tony Brahm 84 native Texan and longtime Southern Pacific foreman died at his daughter Mrs. Otto Smith’s Cameron home at 11:30 p m Tuesday June 14. Funeral services were set for 3:30 p m Wednesday at the First Methodist Church Chapel of the Greer Funeral Home with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by eight children Henry Brahm Mrs H Harkins Mrs Addie Mc Curry Mrs Otto Smith Mrs J R Mays and Mrs Betty Bryan, two brothers Martin Brahm and Henry Brahm, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Brahm
Otto Smith
Cameron
Mr. Brahm
R. L. Lemons
First Methodist Church
Greer Funeral Home
Oak Hill Cemetery
Green Funeral Home
Smith
Addie McCurry
Mercedes
California
J. R. Mays
Lyons
Kansas
Betty Bryan
Ft. Worth
Martin Brahm
Port Arthur
Henry Brahm
Pine Oak
Milam County
Palestine Woman Fined $100 for Drunk Driving
Mrs. Ruth Byrnes of Palestine was fined $100 in county court after pleading guilty to driving while drunk. A bottle of whiskey was found in her car and costs of court were added. She was arrested Sunday in Rockdale by Highway Patrolman Jack Higginbotham. Drunk driving forfeits a license for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Byrnes
Palestine
Byrnes
Rockdale
Jack Higginbotham
Cameron
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Temple City Council
RM. Titsworth
Austin Hospital
Governor Jester
Leon Dam
Little Linda
Mad Fox
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