Power Company Granted Slight Increases In Rates
Texas Power and Light Company won council approval on February 23 1951 for a small rise in residential electric bills averaging under one and a half cents per day. Manager Henry Liebman said costs have risen 50 percent since 1945 and up to 100 percent since 1940, yet TP and L has kept rates low and reduced them periodically. The company plans expansion spending to serve a growing area while maintaining affordable service.
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Texas Power & Light Company
Henry M. Liebman
TP & L
Mr. Liebman
Extension agent Miss Bracher visits County Judges office
Miss Margaret Bracher district agent of the Extension service College Station visited the County Judges office on Monday to discuss local affairs and outreach.
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Margaret Bracher
The
Extension Service of
College Station
Easter Seal Fund Drive Underway in Milam County
The 1951 Easter Seal Fund campaign has started in Cameron and Milam County with seals mailed to residents. Mrs. R J Woodum chairs and Mrs. Adolph Winfield is treasurer. The appeal asks local residents to invest in health happiness and independence for crippled children and adults through the Texas Association for the Crippled.
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Cameron
Milam County
R. J. Woodum
Adolph Winfield
Texas Association For the Crippled
Unabl
Farmers urged to embrace conservation efforts and soil care
The article details a community discussion on the Agricultural Conservation Program noting its role in soil preservation, mineral return through crops, and the need for crop rotation. I H Lloyd and local committeemen speak on improving farms, boosting per acre yield, and broad benefits to merchants and the wider economy.
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ACP
Chenault
I. H. Lloyd
Farmers hear ACP program gains through personal contact
Ed Moerke and Emory Doss spoke at the meeting about practical farm practices shared with local farmers. Committee members praised the ACP program for building support as more farmers adopt soil building methods and share experiences with neighbors led by local leaders like George Banzaff. Lesser Newton of Bryan Production Credit Ass’n noted the group’s appreciation for his services.
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Ed. Moerke
Thorndale
Emory Doss
Rockdale
ACP
Doss
George Banzaff
Milam County
Banzaff
Lesser Newton
Bryan Production Credit Ass’n
Dakel Visit Gardens Busker Family in Lott Incident
Mr and Mrs H L Dakel visited Mr and Mrs Bob Busker and Carol Ann at Lott Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Dakel
Bob Busker
Carol Ann
Lott
Local Business Women Attend Austin Banquet
The Cameron Business and Professional Women's Club in District 6 hosted a Monday night banquet at the Austin Hotel in Austin. Guest speaker Judge Sarah T. Hughes of Dallas spoke on Legislative Know How and served as District 14 judge and National President of the Federated Business & Professional Women’s Club. A male vocalist provided entertainment. attendees included Loretta Brock Edith Starnes Adolph Winfield Mary Randolph Lois Randolph Mildred Thornton Naomi Needham and Gloria Vaughan.
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Cameron Business and Professional Women’s Club
6Th District
Austin
Sarah T. Hughes
Dallas
Judge Hughes
Federated Business & Professional Womens Club
Loretta Brock
Edith Starnes
Adolph Winfield
Mary Randolph
Lois
Milam County Aims 6000 to 7000 Veteran Dependent Quota
Service men and families seek to establish aid for dependents until government assistance starts. Mr Curtis urged all present to meet Milam County’s quota of about six to seven thousand this year, roughly one third higher than last year. Myrtle Hinton and Mrs Lowe stressed the need and urged cooperation.
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Curtis
Milam County
Myrtle Hinton
Home Service
E. G. Lowe
Fund Campaign Kickoff Draws County Volunteers
A community fund campaign kick off gathered a broad group of volunteers from Thorndale Rockdale Lexing ton Buckholts Cameron and beyond. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry O Clark Mrs Allen Conn Mrs Henry Kelm Miss Minnie Schmale Curtis Bonds Mrs Roy C Butler Mrs Carl Link and other local residents.
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Harry O. Clark
Allen Conn
Henry Kelm
Minnie Schmale
Curtis Bonds
Roy C. Butler
Carl Link
Hugh Caffey
E. P. Survant
Jamie L. Clark
Clarence
Local Farm Bureau urged to join county undertakings
Klein calls on farmers ranchers and citizens to join the Milam County Farm Bureau and support progressive undertakings. Delegation thanks the Court and Farm Bureau for focus on the fox problem and thanks Judge Tyson for a special session. Rosa Lee McFarland returns home improved after hospital stay.
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Klein
Milam County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Tyson
Manor couple visit mother of Mrs Goodwin
Mr and Mrs E J Goodwin of Manor spent the weekend with his mother Mrs G M Goodwin in town.
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E. J. Goodwin
Manor
G. M. Goodwin
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Cameron Herald
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Briary
Hugh Wimberly
Milano
Frank J. Tomek
Rinso
Duz
Hormel
Per Carton
Soda Arm & Hammer
Winter Valley
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Roy Esslinger
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Cameron Theatre
Rosa Lee McFarland
Newton Memorial Hospital
Sunglo
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C. W. Sievert
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