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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
10
Milam county tomatoes rush in as No 1 greens fetch 6 cents per pound while lesser grades bring 2 cents Pinks at 4 cents. Heavy Thursday rains raise vine recovery prospects and may spur a second crop. Cameron ships 20 cars with more by truck as demand remains strong and price volatility occurs between 3 and 9 cents per pound over time.
Mr and Mrs C B Hewitt of Bryan announce the birth of a daughter weighing five pounds eleven ounces on June 18 1947. She has been named Nancy Carol Mrs Hewitt formerly Miss Ruth Hobson of Cameron is her mother.
Gene Rose of Gause traveled to Cameron on a Wednesday, visiting the city for undisclosed purposes and meeting local residents during the short stop.
Pfc Arnold W Kirk of Milano Texas serves with Headqu arters Troop 1st Squadron 7th United States Cavalry in the 1st Cavalry Division known as the First Team. He arrived overseas in 1940 and is a gunner in the anti tank platoon. Kirk was named an outstanding man in his troop for duty and appearance. His parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Airk live in Milano Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Price of New Orleans are visiting Mrs. Daisy Sprott. Mr. Price works for Pan American World Airways in New Orleans.
Paul Sakowitz of Rogers was a welcome visitor in Cameron on Saturday, greeted by local residents and photographed by the press.
Parma Radio Service offers repair of any make radio and invites calls for service. Immediate attention advertised with contact request.
The article explains that under the new school law rural districts must maintain local taxes to qualify for state aid, with Cameron facing potential staff cuts and control over transfers. Several towns transfer to Cameron lack sufficient tax rates, spurring talks of mergers and a July 2 election in Maysfield to raise its tax.
The narrative follows Lester Mount from his youth at Toby's and a house stay, to meeting Knight and Giles, witnessing a Maxwell car on Austin Avenue, and his ascent in law. It chronicles his education at Cumberland College, study with Walton Taylor, and his 1914 election to his first office with the Waco Times-Herald.
World War I and II losses marked the Taging of the Slovanic order in Texas with 160 lodges and 882 founders. Current records show 21 429 members and insurance in force at 18 935 990.00. A June 29 ceremony at Lodge Praha Hall in Taylor will honor founders with guests Governor Beauford H. Jester and George P. Butler.
The roster includes Jos. Zemanek of Blessing J. F. Kubala Point Pilot J. C. Eiw ergl Yorktown Chas Navratil Temple and J. M. Skrabanek Houston The supreme medical director is Dr J A Halamiecek of El Campo and the Vestnik editor is Frank Moucha of West.
The Christian Science Lesson Sermon for June 29 includes the Golden Text from Matthew 10:8 about healing and giving freely, a parable from Matthew 13:33 comparing heaven to leaven, and a quote from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy about the ever working leaven of Truth destroying error and revealing spiritual freedom.
John David Matula has joined Haley Dry Goods Store in Cameron. A high school student and Yeomen football halfback, he is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert Matula. Si Jackson departs briefly for A&M College and plans to return.
Miss Georgia Houston of Houston is visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Jackson this week.
Cameron Ice Cream Company team beat Walgreen 10 to 2 as city league play opened. Manager Greenlees praises his squad while Willis Dismukes vows harder work and a different outcome next time. Schedule for the four weeks listed elsewhere in this issue.
Mrs Eunice Scott and her sons hosted visiting relatives including Mrs Cecil Porter from Caldwell Mrs Tim Thomas and daughter Kathryn from Lubbock and Mrs Weldon Smith and son Ken from Corpus Christi. They enjoyed a picnic at Ledbetter park.
Frances White came back from a brief stay in Houston with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morgan. She plans to return to Houston in two weeks to begin employment with the Telephone Company.
Miss Billy Strickler of Topeka Kansas visits Mrs Tom Jeter for an extended stay.
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