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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1951
Page
2
Texas Power and Light Company won city council approval on February 23 1951 for a modest rate rise. The average residential bill will rise by under one and a half cents per day as Henry M Liebman outlines rising costs since 1940 and 1945.
Miss Margaret Bracher district agent of the Extension service of College Station visited the County Judges office on Monday to discuss county agricultural matters and Extension activities.
The 1951 Easter Seal fundraising campaign starts in Cameron Milam County with seal mailings. Community leaders Mrs. R J Woodum and Mrs. Adolph Winfield chair and treasurer discuss goals aiding the Texas Association for the Crippled. Ed Moerke and Emory Doss address farmers on local efforts and soil building, praising personal contact for community support.
A speech by Mr Chenault highlights ACP gains in land preservation and soil nutrient return through crop rotation and conservation. I H Lloyd stresses diverse crop rotation and farm improvements to boost yields. Community leaders Ted Ford Hugh Wimberly and Frank Tomek urge broader business and public support for conservation’s regional and national benefits.
Members of the Cameron Business and Professional Women's Club gathered for the 6th district banquet at the Austin Hotel in Austin on Monday night February 26. Guest speaker Judge Sarah T. Hughes of Dallas spoke on Legislative Know How, noting her roles as District Judge 14 and National President of Federated Business and Professional Women's Club. Local attendees included Loretta Brock Edith Starnes Adolph Winfield Mary Randolph Lois Randolph Mildred Thornton Neomi Need nam and Gloria Vaughan.
Red Cross service men and families face costly contacts to aid feed and clothe veterans dependents until government aid starts. Mr. Curtis urged Milam County to meet a yearly quota between six and seven thousand, about one third higher than last year. Miss Myrtle Hinton and Mrs. E. G. Lowe stressed the need and cooperation.
A local campaign meeting attracted numerous residents including Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Clark Mrs. Allen Conn Mrs. Henry Kelm Miss Minnie Schmale Curtis Bonds and others from Thorndale Rockdale Lexing ton Rid 2 Buck Wolls Cameron and nearby areas to support fund efforts and discuss funding demands.
A local delegation urged farmers ranchers and county citizens to join the Milam County Farm Bureau and participate in progressive undertakings. They thanked the Court Farm Bureau and Judge Tyson for calling a special session to address the fox problem.
Rosa Lee McFarland, once a patient at Newton Memorial Hospital, has returned home much improved following treatment and recovery.
Mr and Mrs E J Goodwin of Manor visited his mother Mrs G M Goodwin during the weekend, staying in town for family time.
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