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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
9
Mr and Mrs Ed McGuire and their daughter departed last week for a two week stay with relatives in Terrell. In their absence Dwight Price Jr will supervise the Duke and Ayres store.
Dr W R Newton of Cameron, serving a 2 year sentence for assault to murder, received a fourth 30 day commutation from Governor Beauford H Jester after donating blood to indigent patients at M D Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research in Houston. Fifteen other convicts also received 30 day credits for similar donations. If he maintains good conduct credits, Newton could be discharged on July 6. He began his sentence August 1, 1947.
A Monday night meeting at the Chamber of Commerce will outline a city cleanup and DDT spraying campaign after Temple, Texas lessons. Health officer Dr C G Swift and Chamber manager L G Smith will lead with civic groups aiding zones, with a spraying team led by P W Davis.
Emphasis on a 7:30 p m meeting at the Cameron Chamber of Commerce to combat infantile paralysis. County and city health officials Dr C G Swift Dr T E Crump Dr Freeman and sanitarian D S Wimberly join press reps for a county wide cleanup and spraying plan in Cameron and Milam County.
The phrase New Look describes women’s evolving fashion trends but notes men do not reassess their styles in light of the change. This observation contrasts gendered responses to the era’s clothing innovations.
An organized sequence is outlined with an initial property inspection where owners receive instructions for their premises followed by a verification that all precautions are in place. The spraying operation will then occur and require financing and special equipment.
The Crawford families express gratitude to friends and the Church of Christ for support during illness and after the death of their mother and grandmother. They appreciate the floral offerings and mention Tim Crawford, Rown Crawford, and their grandchildren.
Private funeral services were held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cameron for Nash Maxwell Burns infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burns. Born June 12 1948 at St Edwards Hospital he lived about four hours. The mother is Foldine Rylander. Both parents were reared in Cameron with many friends mourning the loss.
Mrs. J. H. Hazelwood and children Jo Nell and Gene Edwards of Houston are spending a few days this week in Cameron visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Harper.
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