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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1953
Page
4
Herald advertises its classified rates with a 16 word minimum and per word charges for different durations. It also states it will correct erroneous reflections promptly and disclaims responsibility for copy omissions or typographical errors beyond corrections.
The Littles express deep gratitude to the Methodist Conference for sending their pastor and wife and to the Wesley Bible Class and committee for their Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration at the church. They thank friends from multiple towns and individuals for gifts flowers music cake and observances, praising Christian women and church support.
Sheriff Carl C. Black announces a public auction of Crazy Water Company Inc real estate in Cameron Milam County on July 7 1953 between 10 AM and 4 PM. The sale follows a May 1953 District Court order in favor of Baptist Foundation of Texas for 33409.75 plus costs in case 64976-E. The property includes seven described tracts from the J J Liendon League Grant with mineral rights on one tract. Publication planned in The Cameron Herald for three weeks.
Fort Worth pastor Rev S S Silveria accepted the Ben Arnold Baptist Church pastorate last Sunday. He and wife have three children Sam Walter and Juanita who have attended services. Betty Allison of Temple and Mrs Grady Walton of Rockdale were admitted June 10 to St Edward Hospital for treatment.
Clarkson residents report visits and gatherings with relatives from Houston San Marcos Waco and Fort Worth. A Bert Blasienz family reunion in Cameron drew kin from Bryan Smiley Houston Austin Cameron and more with a dinner and social outings.
Thomas C. Dusek, 19, of 1902 North Travis Ave., enlisted in the Regular Army for three years directly for the 1st Armored Division Band at Fort Hood. An audition arranged by Ludick and Temple recruiting led to acceptance. he will join the jeep band after basic training. He ranked second in an Officers Candidate School test.
Mrs Lena Russell reports visits from Texarkana couple Mr and Mrs V A Adams and Des Moines residents Mr and Mrs Hilton Griswold plus Aleene Griswold from Austin. A large Yarrellton family reunion at Cameron City Park marks the event with many members, gifts, and a birthday tribute to Walter Lock.
The Future Homemakers held a craft night at Yee High Gym on Wednesday June 17 at 7 PM under Mrs Clyde Wells of Caldwell. Wells will teach shell work cor sages and stenciling. All members were urged to attend and bring picnic lunches. families were invited.
Bruce Lindsey and family travel to Erskin Minnesota with 200 bee colonies and plan a Canada tour while leaving more bees in Minnesota until August. Lovelace Jamison arrives a daughter June Elizabeth at Hillcrest Hospital Waco. Local gatherings include Burnett, Hughen, and Fontaine families visiting relatives in Cameron, Dallas, West and Bryan with church and river trips noted.
Nine Milam 4-H boys excel in swine demonstrations led by county agent J D Moore. Carroll Wayne Jungmann set top litter weight with a Duroc gilt, producing nine piglets and a gross around 200 dollars from the litter. Other standout totals include Wt 13 9 405 for Carroll Glaser and 13 11 386 for Lawrence Klement. Sales included gifts to county programs and purchases by WilLIamson, Washington, and Waller counties. The Milam Sears Swine program is sponsored by the Waco Sears Store.
Final rites for 81 year old R. T. Curlee, known as Bob, were conducted Saturday in Rockdale by Rev. H E Crone and Rev. O J Mongan. Burial followed in Tanglewood Cemetery. Curlee, Alabama native, lived as a farmer and cattleman in Tanglewood before moving to Rockdale ten years ago. He and his wife shared a 50 year marriage on May 3. Survived by wife Jewel Dumont of Houston, sons Sidney of Austin Bruce of Rockdale Murry of Houston, four grandchildren, one great grandchild, and one great great grandchild.
Postmaster General Summerfield plans a broad rate increase to erase a large Post Office Department deficit. Republican leaders report Eisenhower discussions. a rise on most rates, possibly 3 to 4 cents for first class letters, could take effect October 1 if Congress approves.
Mrs. Marvin Hickman and Mrs. J A Jamison with Louise visit in Waco to welcome a granddaughter. Visitors from Grand Rapids and Angleton stay with Belmena relatives. The Houston and Crook families attend Mr. T W Houston's funeral in Marlin. Barbara Jo and Margaret Young head to Mary Hardin Baylor G A House Party through Thursday.
The Chirho group from First Christian Church in Cameron attended Fort Parker Youth Camp in Mexia last week. Members included Jimmy Smith Dwight Hughes Lawrence Tiller Anita Archer Rita Reid and Dorothy Kelley with Rev Harsh Brown teaching at the camp. They enjoyed swimming recreation Quest groups morning prayer walks and evening devotional services. The group departed Sunday returning to Cameron Friday afternoon.
A list of relatives and friends traveling from across Texas to attend the June 10 funeral for Ned H. Rowland includes families from Beaumont Dallas Lake Jackson Fort Worth Marshall Corpus Christi Marlin Bremond Reagan Temple and Austin. Also noted are attendees from Rockdale Taylor and Minerva with many named Rowland relatives.
Richard Lane Anderson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Anderson, is undergoing medical treatment at St. Edward Hospital.
Mrs. George McGehee was admitted on June 11 to St Edward Hospital for treatment.
Janice and Trip Walston, children of Mrs. Hazel Walston, are recovering from tonsilectomies at Newton Memorial Hospital.
Mrs Eleanor Weinfield of Cameron is listed as a surgical patient in St Edward Hospital.
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