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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1949
Page
2
Governor Beauregard H. Jester presented a budget plan to close a 318 million dollar shortfall with a 367 million dollar target. He offered cuts and potential new taxes but urged no new levies until a full tax-study is done, reiterating his no-new-tax stance while stressing urgent needs to expand state services.
Nat Wofford of the Veterans Administration in Temple was in Cameron Friday on government bureau business. He retains a Cameron residence and returns each weekend, visiting here every two weeks for department duties.
Dr. Arne Bjornberg of Sweden, head of the United Nations information centers, says American press inflates US Russia conflicts and fuels tension. He notes Russia seeks peace and cites UN centers in Moscow Prague and Warsaw as active, with no censorship and government support.
The Clarkson Home Demonstration Club met February 16 at Mrs. Tim Mitchell’s home with nine members. Mrs. Emil Skwpin presided. members sang, prayed, and discussed the hand work exhibit at the Farm Bureau event in Cameron. Cox and Mitchell were chosen for table service training February 19. next meeting will be at Mrs. John Wimberly’s home. Baylor University volunteer band from Waco will lead musical services at First Baptist Church on February 27 with Tom Cole announcing.
Franklin February 21 S B Jones a 47 hearne insurance man was indicted on three counts including two hot check violations and theft in the $81,000 First State bank swindle. A $10,850 check cashed November 27 helped trigger the case. Jones bonded at $10,000 while awaiting trial date. He was arrested near Matamoros and returned to Texas December 14. eight charges were filed in all.
Dwight M. Price aged 20 son of Mr and Mrs D M Price of Cameron reports to Keesley Field Mississippi to begin training in the Airplane and Engine Mechanics School.
A Texas bill to tighten trespass penalties moves to the House after committee approval. Rep. A. W. Mourland proposes higher fines and lets state game wardens arrest trespassers. Sophia Ford, colored, died February 22 1949 in Buckholts after a short illness. She had served as house keeper for families including V. A. Kubecka for 29 years and also worked for the late Dr. and Mrs. J. Z. Young of Cameron.
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Marek with Olga and Amos Marek enjoyed a day in Temple on Sunday, visiting friends and sightseeing.
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