Bivins Faces Charge in Saturday Robberies at Abilene
Sheriff files charges against Edgar Bivins for the Kohutek's Service Station robbery after fingerprints tied him to the scene. Investigations reveal entry through a back window, a burglary confession, and $134 recovered from a yard. Two other Saturday robberies occurred at the 77 Drive-In Theater and Marek Ermis Service Station with minor cash losses and machine damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl C. Black
Edgar Bivins
Kohutek
Bivins
State Department of Public Safety
J. W. Miller
Marek and
Ermis
Marek-Ermis
Hearne Man Electrocuted Repairing TV Antenna
James Collins 41 of Hearne died around 1 30 p m Saturday while repairing a television antenna. He climbed a 35 foot aerial with a safety belt and an electric drill. the drill shorted and electrocuted him. Firemen and Bell Telephone workers brought him down and attempted revival. Funeral held at First Methodist Church. Survivors include wife Susan, eight year old daughter, his parents, and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Collins
Hearne
Will Harlock
Collins
T. A. Searcy
Calvert
Texas Highway Department
First Methodist Church
Allene Collins
Susan Collins
A. H. Collins
Jack Collins
Houston
Catholic Church at Marak Donates to Waco Relief Fund
The St. Cyrill and Methodius Catholic Church at Marak donated 34.50 to aid Waco disaster victims with individual gifts from Louis Faichtinger to Frank Tomek Sr. The money was deposited in a local bank and a check sent to Waco mayor for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cyrill and Methodius Catholic Church
Marak
Waco
Louis Faichtinger
Jerry Kostrom
Theresa and
Slazie Baroch
Anton Rozner
Frank Klecka
Hubert Stanislaw
Anton Vrazel
John Marak
F. H. Stanis
Joe Vansa
Frank Tomek,Sr
Free Cattle Spraying Service From Cameron Junior Chamber
The Cameron Junior Chamber of Commerce announces a mobile cattle spraying unit available at no charge to stock men on request. The Ford pickup and spray unit are donated by Texas Ford dealers and state chamber support. Hefley Stedman Motor Company covers free servicing while the Chamber provides an operator and driver. Leroy Thompson leads the spraying committee and invites stock men to call to add their names to the appointment list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Junior Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber of Commerce Organization
Ford Dealers of Texas
Hefley-Stedman Motor Company
Leroy Thompson
Chamber of Commerce
Evans Forgery Case Postponed For Trial In Progress
The State of Texas versus William Evans forgery case was removed from the docket as J. H. Ford versus Texas Employees Insurance Association proceeds. Evans’s trial for forging and passing a forged instrument will be reset, likely to October, County Attorney J. W. Miller said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
William Evans
J. H. Ford
Texas Employees Insurance Association
J. W. Miller
Milano Visitor Mrs Dan Robinson Noted Here This Week
Mrs Dan Robinson of Milano visited here during the week, joining local residents for events and social activities. Her appearance was noted in the community column as part of regional visits and social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Robinson of
Milano
Driver jailed on DWI after Saturday accident near Rockdale
One injured as a 1950 Ford overturned on Highway 77 two miles north of Rockdale at 11 30 am. James Mc Crummen 31 of Dallas driving at 90 95 mph passed Frances B Kirk 28 of San Antonio misjudged distance and collided with Margie Elder of Waco. Mc Crummen jailed on DWI charges. Mrs Mc Crummen treated at Richards Clinic. car damage about 450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
James R. McCrummen
Rieger Street
Dallas
John Blansitt
James McCrummen
Rockdale
Frances B. Kirk
San Antonio
Margie Elder
Waco
McCrummen
Richards Clinic
Milam County Men Report for Induction Center in Dallas
Fifteen Milam County registrants departed Cameron for the Love Field induction station in Dallas on June 16 led by Glenn A. VonRosenberg. The group includes McGary Robert J and others, with a preinduction physical exam slated for June 29. June and July calls are light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Cameron
Love Field
Dallas
Glenn A. VonRosenberg
McGary
Robert J
VonRosenberg
Glenn A
Thweatt
Donald E
Marek
William W
Rubac
Denson D
Batte
Richard Eldon
Moore
Vernon
McLane
Lee Waldrop
Kamenicky
Farnest F
Skinner
Cecil W
Meek
Ralph W
Zucha
Julius
Nelson
George L
Johnson
Wilbon A
Lorenzo V
Second Accident On Sharp Buckhelts Curve Sparks Damage
Miss Jewell Moore Cameron 61 of West Columbia drove a 1950 Chevrolet Coach from Houston to Abilene. She cut the right angled Buckhelts curve and could not regain control, looping into the Kahlers private garage causing minor damage. No injuries or charges were filed according to Highway Patrolman Worth Modesett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Buckhelts
Jewell Moore Cameron
West Columbia
Houston
Abilene
Kahlers
John Horelica Jr Dies in Houston Funeral Held
John Horelica Jr died Saturday morning June 13 in Houston. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a m Monday at Pat H Foley Funeral Home in Houston. Horelica had long been a Milam County resident before moving to Houston. Mrs J W Neely was admitted to St Edward Hospital June 8 for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horelica, Jr
Houston
Pat H. Foley
Milam
Horelica
Milam County
Jury Answers 22 Special Issues In Ford Damage Suit
The L. B. Ford vs. Texas Employees Insurance Association work injury suit began February 14, 1953, with a jury of 12 hearing 21 special issues after three and a half days. Judge O D Graham will render the verdict, with damages up to 10000 dollars possible for injuries sustained March 26, 1952 near Cameron while working for Lay Construction Co. of Corpus Christi. Attorneys include Jack Prescott for Ford and Emory Camp for the defense. The jury was selected from 48 veniremen and testimony spanned Monday through Thursday, with closing arguments by Prescott and defense counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Walter Obermiller
Cameron
Region 3
Floyd Ming
Bakersfield
California
Ming
Washington
State Department
H. P. Hackney
Dallas
Warren W. Fuller
Nacogdoches
J. Ramsey
Houston
W. Casey
Marlin
W. M. Burns
Austin
Executive Council
Catherine Early
Jennie Mae Roberts
Mary Simon
Fort Worth
Massey Walker
Betty Dowd
Corpus Christi
Martha Waddell
Anabel Fehlis
Kansas City
L. B. Ford
Texas Employees Insurance Association
O. D. Graham
Ford
Lay Construction Company
Jack Prescott
Wood
J. C. Brasheer
Tr. Allen Dadeon
Welton Wil Sms
Hunter Duncan
Jack Lewis
V. J. Tomlinson
Henry Schatt
Witne
J. H. Ford
D. R. Simmons
W. R. Newton
C. G Swift
Graham
Clapton
Camp
Prescott
Hanes Family Attends Son William T. Hanes II Naval Commission
Mr and Mrs W T Hanes return from Annapolis Maryland where their son William T Hanes Jr receives a Bachelor of Science and is commissioned a Second Lieutenant USAF at the Naval Academy graduation Exercises June 5 The group also attended a Bergenfield New Jersey wedding as best man for Ensign Arthur Mercier and plan a Houston wedding June 26 prior to stationing at Bergstrom Field Austin Texas after August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hanes
Annapolis
Maryland
William T. Hanes
Barbara Bouldin
Mouston
Bouldin
Brook
U. S. Naval Academy
Hanes
USAF
Billy
Naval Academy
Texas 11Th District
Yee High School
Baylor University
Bergenfield
New Jersey
Arthur Mercier
Richmond
Miss Bouldin
Houston
Bergstrom Field
Austin
Texas
Dusek Completes Airman Indoctrination at Lackland AFB
Eugene A. Dusek aged 20 son of Mr and Mrs J Edwin Dusek 4027 23rd St completes his basic airman indoctrination course at Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio the gateway to the Air Force after Yee High School and one year at the University of Houston. The course evaluates aptitude for a vocation and career in the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene A. Dusek
J. Edwin Dusek
23Rd St
Lackland Air Force Base
Air Force
Yee High School
Dusek
University of Houston
Lackland
San Antonio
Air Force Base
Human Resource Research Center
Flemment
Applications For Street Paving In Cameron
The Cameron City Council approved this year’s paving program. Property owners must file applications with payment to the City Secretary on or before July 15. Paving costs are five cents per square foot and work begins after payment on deposit. The Street Committee can provide further details.
Garl B Holley of Hanover Dies in Rockdale
Garl B Holley 55 died at 11 30 am Wednesday June 17 in a Rockdale hospital after being found ill at his Hanover store. He was a Milam County native farmer and longtime Hanover grocer. Funeral 3 30 pm Friday Green Funeral Home with Rev Clyde Holtman officiating. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter Mrs R W Erwin Austin and siblings W H Archie Toby RK I and Dick Holley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl B. Holley
Rockdale
Hanover
Joe Robinson
Holley
Milam County
Chapel of Green Funeral Home
Clyde Holtman
St. Monica's Catholic Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
R. W. Erwin
Austin
W. H
Archie
Toby
Portsmouth
RK. I
Local Women Seek Care at St Edward Hospital
Mrs. A A. Biehle of Rockdale and Mrs. W. W. Chevalier of Buckholts are receiving medical treatment at St. Edward Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A A. Biehle
Rockdale
W. W. Chevalier
Buckholts
St. Edward Hospital
L. G. Smith Resigns to Join Conroe Chamber
Cameron Chamber of Commerce manager L G Smith resigns to take a post with Conroe Chamber of Commerce. He cites advancement and will start about $100 monthly higher, reporting by July 1. Cpl Thomas L Nichols named runner up artillery man of the month in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Smith
Conroe Chamber
Cpl
Thomas L. Nichols
Cameon
2D Armored Division
16Th Armored Field Artillery
Germany
Rockdale High School
Army
Fort Hood
Texas
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Conroe
Herald
Cameron
Cameron Chamber
Lone Star Gas Employees Aid Tornado Relief Funds
Texas and Oklahoma based Lone Star Gas employees donated 7798.15 to tornado relief efforts in Waco and San Angelo. Chester L. May of Dallas reported the packages delivered to disaster relief officials this week. The Waco gift totaled 5455.70 and San Angelo 2338.15, after earlier contributions of 5000 to Waco and 1000 to San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Gas Company
Texas
Oklahoma
Waco
San Angelo
Chester L. May
Dallas
Waco Disaster Relief Fund
Buckholts Curve Crash Injures Family
John Powers 24 of Waco lost control on a Buckholts curve and struck a service station, knocking down two pumps. His wife and young daughter were thrown from the car with minor injuries. Station damage $350. car $100. Powers charged with driving too fast for conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Powers
River Street
Waco
Temple
Worth Modesett
Buckholts
Powers
Justice Court
Cameron Firms to Close on July Fourth Holiday
Cameron business and professional firms will close Saturday July 4 official holiday. Louis McKee chair of the Chamber Trade Development Committee notes a poll showed 110 favored closing and 7 favored remaining open. Other cities closing include Temple Austin Taylor Rockdale Belton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Louis McKee
The
Chamber of Commerce
McKee
Temple
Austin
Taylor
Rockdale
Belton
Dr J L Walker Heads Staff of St Edward Hospital
At a June 17 staff meeting, Dr J L Walker was elected president of St Edward Hospital with Dr T E Crump as vice president and Dr M H Bartlett as secretary. New staff members include Dr H F Woods Jr, Dr Joe Carlyle Smith, Dr Martin Even, and Dr George Bowman. Doris Jean Allsbrooks entered the hospital June 11 for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Edward Hospital
J. L. Walker
T. E. Crump
M. H. Bartlett
H. F. Woods, Jr
Rockdale
Joe Carlyle Smith
Caldwell
Martin Even
Waco
George Bowman
Cameron
Doris Jean Allsbrooks
Burl Allsbrooks
Lufkin
Gause Well Near Milam County Sparks Leasing Boom
A deep test near Gause Milam County exceeds 8 000 feet as D H Byrd Dallas conducts tests on the No 1 Lucinda Greene well. Leasing spreads from West Texas North Dakota and Louisiana with bids ranging from 5 to 60 dollars per acre as operators hold roughly 10 000 acres and up to 30 000 acres in the area amid gas and distillate potential in Glen Rose Pettit zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Byrd
Dallas
Gause
West Texas
North Dakota
Louisiana
Milam County
Gauae
Lucinda Greene
W. D. Thompson
A. J. Watts
Glen Rose
Pettit
Travis Peak
Cause
Byrd
R. E. Smith
Houston
H. H. Coffield
Rockdale
General Union Producing Company
Grass Fire Extinguished at 77 Drive-In Property
A small grass fire on the 77 Drive-In property was quickly put out Saturday afternoon by the Cameron Fire Department. Firefighters arrived and controlled the blaze within two minutes with no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
77 Drive-In
Cameron Fire Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waco Relief Fund
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Evans
Buckheits
J. W. Neely
St Edward Hospital
Garl B. Holley
Cpl. Nichols
Lone Star Gas Co
Tornao Relief Fund
Oi Leasing
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