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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
9
The new laws push primary elections to April and May 1950 with earlier filing dates and unified filing deadlines. The first primary moves to the fourth Saturday in April and the second in May, with candidates able to file until the second Monday in March. Campaigns start earlier to avoid summer heat and tax-related issues.
The article notes upcoming changes to ballot safety, with details to be announced once more information is available. Officials indicate ongoing discussions on the matter and promise further updates as they develop.
Funeral services were held for John Willard Hensley nine months old son of Clyde Hensley Jr. and his wife of Corsicana. The baby known as a blue baby suffered a heart ailment with surgeons unable to operate. Interment took place at Oakwood Cemetery with pallbearers Debs Hensley Charles Ed Hensley Gordor Willard and Nevin Willard. The parents and boy’s brother Clyde Hensley III survive along with grandparents in Corsicana Cameron and Houston area.
A Senate agriculture subcommittee unanimously approved a plan to regulate cotton planting and marketing to curb postwar surpluses. Led by Chairman Anderson, the proposal sets a 16 million bale minimum allotment over two years from a 22.5 million acre base, with local committees to set quotas within areas.
National Guard softball team formed by Battery C 649th A A B won its second City League game last Monday beating Yarrellton 17 to 12 after trailing 11 to 4 in the sixth inning. They had earlier upset Jones Prairie 8 to 7 and will face Maysfield Mercantile on June 30.
Mrs Juanita S Lyon had a major operation Monday at King Daughters Hospital in Temple. She is sister to W H Stafford of Cameron and many friends here wish her a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs W H Stafford spent the day in Temple Monday to be with her during the operation.
Beautina the Jersey calf at Cham berlain's Dairy, after four months on Purina Calf Startena at Fuchs Brothers Ideal Hatchery in Cameron, grew from 133 pounds to 270 pounds. She consumed 600 pounds of Startena and a bale of hay, with Leo Fuchs noting milk savings could reach about $29.00 in the period.
A 1949 Texas measure proposes adding Section 63 to Article XVI to authorize a statewide retirement and disability pension system for appointive county officials and employees. Counties may opt in by voter approval. administration could follow the municipal retirement system. An election date is set for September 4, 1949 with specific ballot wording. Funding of up to 5000 dollars covers proclamation and election costs.
News brief notes Mrs. Jane Story is ill at her Cameron home. Friends and relatives extend wishes for her speedy recovery.
Mrs Yale Rice of Amarillo is spending a few days in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J L Slaughter.
A D Lagrone spent the weekend in Milano visiting his parents, returning to his hometown afterward.
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