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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
7
Miss Vera Fisher candidate for County Treasurer visits Cameron and reports her campaign progressing well with encouragement across the county. E L Massengale of Maysfield also in Cameron today for unidentified engagements.
The Cameron Herald lists candidates for the Democratic Primary on Saturday July 22 1944 including W R Poage for Congress in the 11th District Kyle Vick for State Senator A N Green for Representative 64th District Henry G Lehman and R S Bowers for 65th District Judge John Watson Roy Baskin for District Clerk W B Skelton Grady Allen Mrs Isabelle Moody Ed Gunn Bill A Bonds R A Woodsie Devers Homer Nabours Grady Stidham Louis J Raska W W Dock Markham Womack Brashear B F Bailey. Also notes Mr and Mrs J Y Logan and son visiting Burns family with sightseeing at Buchannan and Roy Inks Dam.
War Loan Chairman Mr. Cole heads Cameron’s fifth drive to finance the war after invasion. A bond workers meeting is set at Cafo Cafe with canvassing to begin Wednesday as the city aims to raise its small quota. Local leaders say Cameron has historically funded the war effort, and Cole’s leadership is pivotal.
Mrs. F. C. Fahrendorf cites a Red Cross letter thanking Cameron and Milam county for furnishing a ward at McCloskey Hospital for wounded soldiers. The letter notes sun room furniture and items donated by Cameron, including pool tables, pianos, chairs, lamps, drapes, and more, creating a home like atmosphere for convalescents.
Wade Tindall died at Cameron Hospital at 11 00 a m Friday June 24 1944 aged 63 after several years illness. He was born and raised in Marlow and lived there his entire life. Survivors include widow Rosa Lee one daughter five brothers H C Tindall E B Tindall John Tindall Regie Tindall Dick Tindall of Waco and two sisters Mrs E B Short and Mrs John Hobson. Funeral services Saturday June 24 1944 at Marlow Baptist Church conducted by Rev C W Sanders. Green's Funeral Home directing.
The Children of Mary and John L. Heitmann thank friends and neighbors for support during illness and after the death of their mother Mrs. Mary Heitmann. They appreciate sympathy, flowers, and acts of kindness and will remain grateful for the assistance.
General Montgomery's forces pierced German defenses in Caen Tuesday, with estimates of 100000 British troops involved as Cherbourg air sorties continued. Across the front the Red Army pressed Minsk area while China faced rising tensions. Local notices mention Lt. Melvin Allday and families visiting Cameron, Rockdale, and Midland.
Capt. Ralph Mayfield of the United States Marine Air Corps has left the west coast for an undisclosed air field in the South Pacific. He spent many months in the area and is returning to his work. Mrs. E N Shaw and her two daughters Sue and Dora Shaw of Eagle Pass visited friends here this week. Mrs. Shaw is the widow of Dr FE N Shaw a longtime Cameron physician who ran the town's first clinic.
June 6 1944 probate admitted for Mrs Anna Beard with Lon Peeples named independent executor without bond. Appraisers W O Newton Lesser Newton and Homer Nabours, inventory approved. June 5 1944 will for W G Gillis deceased, Lula C Gillis appointed independent executrix without bond, appraisers Monta Thomas Ralph Chambers and O L Kidd named.
We express deep gratitude to friends for kindness and love after the passing of our wife and mother. Special thanks to Dr. Denson Mrs Payne and Mrs Frances Mikula and husband for their tireless efforts. Worcester and Children. Conn Moody of Temple visiting Cameron relatives and friends over the weekend.
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