Alcoans Donate 79 Pints of Blood to Red Cross Unit
Alcoa employees in Rockdale donated 79 pints of blood to the Red Cross Mobile Unit on Wednesday. Milam County and local Rockdale participants aided with doctors nurses and volunteers from Cam eron Maysfield and surrounding areas. The drive supports gamma globulin polio serum albumin and emergency reserves for disasters and armed forces.
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Alcoa
Red Cross
Rockdale
Grady Stidham
Cameron
Milam County
W. C. Freeman
W. T. White
E. S. Hollingsworth
Maysfield
T. 8. Barkley
T. C. Green
J. T. Richards
H. S. Woods
E. L
Sam Peebles
Lettie Smith
C. G. Watson
Collier Pearson
Gordon Simmons
Larry Gore
Eleanor Warren
Mary Lyda Wyatt
Ruth Kirk
Peggy Nell Koch
Amanda Lou Kyle
Aluminum Company of America
R. R. Sugg
Alcoans
Waco
Knights of Columbus Elect New Officers and Plan July Picnic
The Cameron Knights of Columbus elected new officers led by Grand Knight Edward Schiller and Deputy Grand Knight Everett Beirds. They announce the annual public picnic Sunday July 19 at the K of C hall grounds west of Cameron with dinner and supper, entertainment, and a big dance planned.
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Knights of Columbus
Edward Schiller
Everett Beirds
Andrew Voltin, Jr
H. Schuttle, Jr
Emil Hollas
F. Heitman, Jr
Lawrence Polzer
Pete Susik
S. J. Wohleb
Rudy Michalka
B. A. Slavi
Rockdale to Get City Mail Delivery by Year End
Postmaster Clyde Franklin predicts Rockdale will receive city mail delivery by year end. Rockdale Post Office will move to first class on July 1 after 42 years as second class. Box fees rise nationwide, but Rockdale’s first class increase is postponed for one year by a special order. Mrs. Alphonse Mikulec of Cameron recently treated at St. Edward Hospital.
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Clyde Franklin
Rockdale
Post Office Department
Rain Flurries Over State Near 104 Degrees
Thunder showers cooled parts of Texas while others stayed hot. Vernon saw winds and minor roof damage, and a brief downpour dropped about a half inch as temperatures slid from 104 to mid 70s. Electra and Seymour reported rain totals, dust obscured skies, and visibility fell in several towns as forecasts showed little heat relief ahead.
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Texas
Vernon
Electra
Wilbarger County
Wichita County
Wichita Falls
Abilene
Seymour
Panhandle
Lubbock
Dalhart
Childress
Amarillo
Brownsville
Measles Tops Milam County Disease Reports
Eight measles cases led Milam County Health Unit weekly report for week ending June 20. Other figures include three street throat cases, two gonorrhea and one pneumonia reported by Dr. E S Freeman.
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E. S. Freeman
Milam County
Little River Philosopher Questions Government Cost Cutting Advice
In a rural column the Little River Philosopher mocks a government official’s push to cut expenses. He critiques the notion that trimming by working more or reducing cigarettes and rodeos is the solution, arguing for personal judgment and noting his own costly experiences on his Johnson grass farm. Winston Churchill and Gene Autry are cited as examples in a broader critique.
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Johnson Grass
Marlow
Mayo Brothers
Winston Churchill
Gene Autry
Three To Complete Lifesaving Course
Rockdale residents near qualification for Senior Lifesaving Certificates after finishing a 15 hour course taught by Miss Joyce Allison at the Cameron Municipal Swimming Pool. Completing tests include 440 yard swim and reverse scissor stroke with tow and release methods. pool operators named Dutch O Neal and Dave McMillan. Also mentions Lu Wane Asher visiting Baylor University for a summer speech program and weekend with her parents.
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Rockdale
Joyce Allison
Cameron Municipal
Dutch O'Neal
Dave McMillan
Lu Wane Asher
Jimmie Asher
Baylor University
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alphonse Mikulec of
St. Edward Hospital
Milam
Gordon S. Baskin
S. Houston Allied Lines
Business Professional Directory
Emory B. Camp
Cameron, Texas
F. H. A. Loans
G. I. Loans
Emily Post
Southwestern Bell
Texas’ Progress
A. Camp
BE. B. Camp
Miller & Allen
W. Miller
Cox
R. BE. Allen
Prewitt
Jack W. Prescott
First National Bank Building
Joe D. Bass
Butane
Propane
Central
General Motors
Pontiac
East 7Th Street
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