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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
1
A local column questions how the city will use 1949 sewer revenue of 9 135 and why surplus funds should be allocated to sewer extensions rather than running costs. It notes 1015 sewer connections and projects 1500 connections with 13 500 yearly revenue, urging prudent use and accountability.
Roger Q. Todd of Gause received a 2000 settlement from A. E. McCullough of Taylor after a 1946 crash in which Todd was slightly injured when an oil truck struck his car. The case, pending over three years, was settled during jury selection as announced by attorney Emory B. Camp.
Linda Sue Sneaks, once a blue baby, underwent a perilous four hour operation by a Dallas surgeon. The child’s recovery signals a milestone as Dallas becomes a leading center for blue baby surgery with patients reaching from Texas and neighboring states and even Monterrey Mexico. The surgeon has performed sixty five blue baby operations locally, building a total Dallas score of sixty eight.
Senator Kyle Vick reported at Austin that his measure to move primaries up would fail due to timing. Despite no opposition, no change to primary dates will occur, with elections remaining in July and August 1950. Ballot secrecy bills passed, addressing absentee voting and election logistics.
Mrs Bill Alex Bonds has returned from a visit with her sister Mrs A L Peterson of Yoakum in a brief social item noting family travel and hometown ties.
Mr and Mrs J M Timmons of Gause traveled to Cameron on business during the week.
Shack T. Shafer and Joe Robinson made a weekend business trip to Dallas for potential deals and meetings with local partners. The trip emphasized networking and market discussions aimed at expanding their regional operations.
Joe B. Lindsey former Austin businessman died at his home Tuesday June 28 after a heart attack. Survived by his widow and daughter Geraldine he had once owned a local grocery and served as a firefighter in town. Funeral services were set for Thursday at Weld-Corley Funeral Home with interment in Austin. Mrs. Bob Terry of Cameron is Lindsey’s sister and friends mourn his passing.
Mr and Mrs Fred Reno visited Marlin on Tuesday with their ill daughter and consulted a local physician. They plan a summer vacation and hope to travel to California.
W. O. Fisher has returned home following a weeklong visit with his children in Houston Texas.
Mrs. E. J. Sebesta is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sebesta and daughter in Fort Worth this week.
Little River Baptist Church at Jones Prairie marks a centennial from its 1849 founding with a weeklong program through July 8. Rev. W. N. Clark opens the events, a pageant follows a reception for former pastors, and Rev. Stanley E. Ray leads Sunday services.
Miss Sue Weido of Fort Worth 19 seeks Centennial Queen at Fiesta-Cade a 2000 event for Fort Worth’s 100th Birthday. Sponsored by Santa Fe Railway she works as a stenographer 14 months and is an 1947 Buckholts graduate with a 1948 Durham’s diploma. Twenty six contestants compete for prizes and trips.
Mrs Susie Matthews returns from a Corpus Christi visit with sister Mrs Pat Coleman and Lillian Muril who are visiting this week.
Local merchants plan to close for Independence Day with few special events in Cameron. Some stores stay open or mix meals and sales while others close Saturday to Tuesday. hot weather and travel attract crowds to nearby towns. Rodeos remain popular and patriotic sentiment lingers amidst the holiday noise.
Clarawell Wildegrube, 13, of Cameron, struck by a bat at a city park game, is in critical condition in Galveston and may lose her eye. Eye specialists will attempt to save the eye. her mother accompanies her as community members collect donations at Bob Terry's Store and Haydn Lawrence's grocery to aid the family.
Mrs. A. H. Patzke of Cross Roads recalls a 1916 event on the G. A. Wiese place when a scale fish fell from a heavy rain and hail. She says her mother saw it, her father retrieved it, and the fish was about six inches long.
County Treasurer Vera Fisher was seen visiting friends in Hanover Sunday afternoon.
Ricardo Sabas Reynas 35 of San Antonio was found shot to death on the H. F. Smith farm near Hanover Tuesday evening. He had taken a .22 rifle to hunt, was found with the weapon nearby after apparently attempting to pass a fence. inquest ruled accidental gunshot death. Survived by widow and three children.
Crew members of the USS President Adams receive the Navy Unit Commendation for early Guadalcanal landings, with Joe Bill White of Bellaire Texas among honorees. White notes the ship’s unique distinction as the sole vessel to earn these honors and recalls rapid amphibious actions in the South Pacific.
The Leon dam contract was awarded to Hunter Construction Co of Ada Oklahoma for 187 598 with start within 10 days. N R Smith of Bryan Texas Water Wells Inc of Houston and Hunter Construction total 225 905 in three contracts. The dam will be 5100 feet long 190 feet high with a 7500 acre reservoir three miles north of Belton seven miles southwest of Temple.
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