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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1953
Page
7
A windy sand storm causes damage to trees and gardens in Milano. Local updates report Wilson elected Milano High School superintendent, Sledge resigning to move to Bryan, and the community’s mixed visits and travels. Several families visit kin in Temple and Thorndale, while others plan trips to Dallas and California.
Battetown Baptist Vacation Bible School opened with a 7:45 pm Friday start in the church auditorium. After worship and departmental programs, parents viewed a children’s handwork display. Rev. J. Frank Steele announced a baptismal service at First Baptist Church Sunday at 2:30 pm with five candidates. All members were urged to attend.
Plan to freeze poultry quickly and hold it at a uniform low temperature, ideally around zero Fahrenheit, to preserve quality and safety during storage. This guidance emphasizes rapid freezing and consistent cold throughout the storage period.
The Gold Star Wives Service Foundation will dedicate an 183 acre camp on Rooney Lake near Spooner Wisconsin to honor General Walton Harris Walker Belton USA killed in Korea. More than 900 children whose fathers died in World War II or the Korean War will attend the camp starting June 28 with Mrs Caro line Walker unveiling a portrait in the lodge during ceremonies.
T W Houston age 69 of Marlin died about 7 45 am Friday in Waco while en route to a hospital after a sudden heart attack at his daughter's home. He was born April 24 1884 in Alabama and moved to Cameron area as a child. He married Ida Evans in 1908 and lived in Reagan Rosedale and Marlin areas prior to retirement. He served on the Rosedale School District Board and was a deacon of First Baptist Church Reagan, also past master of Reagan Masonic Lodge. Funeral held 4 pm Saturday at First Baptist Church in Martin with burial in Calvary cemetery. He is survived by his widow three sons five daughters a brother two sisters ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Dr. E S Freeman county health officer reports six measles cases four cases of strep throat and two cases of mumps for the week ending June 13 in the county.
Mrs Grady Walston of Rockdale is a medical patient currently admitted at St Edward Hospital for treatment.
The National 4-H Dress Revue program for 1953, approved by the State Extension Service, invites all girls in the 4-H Clothing project to learn dress, budgeting, poise, and grooming. Last year 669,259 enrolled. Simplicity Pattern Company awards honor medals to county blue award winners and an all expenses trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago for the state winner.
Basil O Connor announces that 3,069 volunteer chairmen helped the 1953 March of Dimes collect 51.5 million dollars for infantile paralysis. The total tops 1952 by 24 percent and yields a per capita of 34 cents based on the 1950 census. O Connor praises 2 million volunteers in 100,000 communities for their fundraising in the national campaign.
Veterans Administration Hospital in Temple seeks registered nurses. Starting pay for junior grades is 3740 dollars yearly, higher grades depend on education and experience. Five day forty hour week with on site recreation, modern quarters, and subsistence allowance. apply to personnel office in person or by letter.
Pvt Loye Hairston wife Frances 406 Burleson St Cameron Texas completed a four week Eta Jima Specialist School course for medical aidmen in Japan. He entered the Army October 1952 and trained at Fort Ord California. He was a merchant sailor for Waterman Steamship in civilian life.
The Austin Marine recruiting office announced the Alamo Marine Platoon bound for San Diego on July 4 is two thirds full with 100 of 150 needed. Master Sgt. Don Gallaspy said the remaining 50 will be enlisted about a week before transfer. Contact at 6th and Colorado Streets in Austin.
At the fifth district VFW encampment in Gonzales Ross Boothe accepted a check for 8761.75 from Mrs. Elmo Self of Rosenberg. The donation supported the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children with Mrs. Self’s year as state campaigns chair.
Trials for Eugene Carroll Bar and Robert Hairston charged with driving while intoxicated were moved to September 28, 1953 from June 15, 1953. Each defendant received a continuance after his first motion.
Mrs. Alton Rob and Mr Rob host visits from friends Miss Wal ve and Jenn Robins to Aratin Sint oins and Saturday, as family members gather for a community event.
The Library Service of McCloskey Veterans Hospital asks for magazines, periodicals, and pocket books for patient use. Mrs Grady Stidham of Cameron collects donations at 822 North Houston. Starred mags are especially wanted and all issues are welcome.
About three hundred Rockdale residents and reunion attendees gathered at Fair Park New York for the Sunday homecoming. Represented were six states including Louisiana Alabama Oregon California and Texas. After a noon meal a motorcade toured Rockdale points of interest organized with Mayor Wy P Hovan and Alcoa officials.
Waington June 4 The Office of Defense Mobilization announced approval of 140 defense plant expansion projects valued at 197 554 082 with railroads and utilities receiving most. ODM certificates of necessity grant five year depreciation write offs for a percentage of project costs. Texas Power & Light Co earned 65 percent for electric power in Collins County amounting to 17 600 000.
Evangelist Billy Graham delivered a public address at 3:50 p.m. on Sunday June 14 in the Heart of Texas Auditorium Waco honoring 114 storm dead. He spoke as principal speaker for the Shriners spring ceremonial following initiation of more than 100 candidates.
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