Local Businesses and Residents Listed Across Cameron Area
A compiled list shows numerous Cameron area firms and residents including Thorndale Texas Power & Light Co, Citizens National Bank, J.C. Penney Co Inc, Wm Carey Lumber Co, New Cameron Drug, and First National Bank. Included are addresses like Rt 1 Cameron and Rt 2 Thorndale with names such as Ronnie Becker, James Davis, Kenneth Thompson, and Rudolph Tepera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinwndale
Gilneas the Florist
Staley Hubtak Fanut
Cameron F. A. Perrin
Ronnie Becker
Renue
Thorndale Texas Power & Light Co
Joe Walzer
Cameron Caperton
Billy Geiner
Cameron
Texas
Dr Pepper
Ronald Morrison
Thorndale Cameron Fruit & Grocery
Wiliam Cargill
Davilla
James Davis
Oxsheer Smith
Henry Hubnik
Rt 1
Cameron Humble Oil & Refining Co
Theodore Fuchs
Cameron Grech Furniture Co
Kenneth Thompson
Rt. 3
Citizens National Bank
Rudolph
Thorndale
Minnie Stedman
Jerry Lynn Fisher
Rockdale
First National Bank
Jimmy Hines
Davilla New Cameron Drug
Johnny McCoy
Wm. Carey Lumber Co
Floyd Koenig
Burlington
W. T. Hanes
Harry L. Goetz
John Henderson
Douglas Biehle
State to Begin Polio Vaccine Program for Schoolchildren
Under the State Health Department, Dr. Bryson announced a voluntary polio vaccination plan for eligible schoolchildren this spring. The Salk vaccine funded by March of Dimes will be provided at no charge to state health officers and distributed through schools starting March 28 after parent consent forms are issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Bryson
National Foundation
March of Dimes
Health Department
Vaccination Program Contingencies If Vaccine Lacks License
The statement warns that a vaccination program depends on licensing approval. Without a licensed vaccine, the program cannot proceed and public health plans would be halted. Authorities emphasize regulatory clearance as a prerequisite for rollout.
Hanes Promotes Texas Education Week On TV
Cameron Public Schools superintendent W T Hanes spoke on KCEN TV's Scrapbook about the fifth annual Texas Education Week. He urged Texans to visit local public schools to see democracy at work and highlighted local control and Gilmer-Aiken laws shaping better school opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hanes
Cameron Public Schools
Bob Johnson
Kcentv
Texas
Gilmer-Aiken
Boys and Girls of
Texas Education Week
Athletics Fund Shows Strong 1954-55 Participation
Yee High Athletic Fund report by W T Hanes records 1713.61 in proceeds and 8645.82 from football contracts and gate receipts. Disbursements total 6932.21 including officials equipment and hospital bills. Bank balance stands at 2005.78 as of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee High Athletic Fund
W. T. Hanes
Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Yoe
Killeen
the Herald Publishing Co
Oil finds and drilling activity near O Neal and Milano
Reports indicate a drill crew from Tyler testing the H L Patillo lease on Sandy Creek with coring showing about 17 feet of oil sand and gas. A top oil sand at 890 feet. The property lies 2 to 3 miles north of O Neal Lease. Texas Gulf Sulphur Co No 1 Fee near Milano drills below 5000 feet with limited information. permit allows 9000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltonwell
Tyler
H. L. Patillo
Sandy Creek
O'Neal
Texas Gulf Sulphur Co
Wildcat
Milano
Former Milam Man Named Columbus Outstanding Man
Herbert A. Schroeder, son of George L. Schroeder of Sharp and Jim Mitchin of Cameron Tex, was surprised to be named Columbus Outstanding Man at the first annual banquet. Schroeder began teaching in 1941 and is celebrated as an educator civic worker and church helper. He credited Columbus citizens for his success and urged using others knowledge and experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Schroeder
George L. Schroeder
Sharp
Jim Mitchin
Cameron
Texas
Schroeder
Columbus Public
Columbus
Corporals Tamez and Woodruff in Fort Hood Exercise
Cameron Texas soldiers Reuben G. Tamez and Harvey L. Woodruff took part in a special Army test at Fort Hood to evaluate new atomic-age ground warfare concepts from the 1st Armored Division. Tamez, mortarman in the 634th Infantry Battalion, entered service April 1953 after Yee High School graduation. Woodruff, gunner in the 27th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, joined in March 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben G. Tamez
Harvey L. Woodruff
Cameron
Texas
Fort Hood
1St Armored Division
Tamez
Ysidoro V. Tamez
S. Austin Jr
634Th
Yee High School
Army
Woodruff
New MHB Gym To Be Constructed At Mary Hardin Baylor
Plans advance for a $200000 physical education building at Mary Hardin Baylor University in Belton. The Goodman building will be named to honor M. T. Goodman and his parents. Construction is expected to start within 90 days after plans are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton
C. R. Clements
Killeen
Tom Stanley
Watt C. Hedrick
Fort Worth
Stanley
Arthur Tyson
Goodman
M. T. Goodman
Port Isabel
Cameron Churches Plan Census and Easter Union Services
At a Cameron ministerial meeting the alliance outlined a community census for Sunday March 27 and set Good Friday services at First Methodist and the African Methodist Episcopal church. Workers from participating churches will assemble at First Baptist for lunch before conducting the census. Stay at home Sunday is urged to facilitate the census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Baptist Church
Cameron Ministerial Alliance
First Methodist Church
African Methodist Episcopal Church
First Baptist Church
Conrad Jekel Sr 81 Milam farmer dies at Newton Memorial
Conrad Jekel Sr 81 longtime Milam County farmer died Monday morning at Newton Memorial Hospital after months of illness He was born in Europe November 20 1874 and moved to the United States at eight He was a member of the Buckholts Czech Moravian Church and the Sons of Herman Funeral services were set for 2 p m Tuesday at Greens Funeral Home with Rev H E Beseda officiating Burial followed at Corinth Cemetery near Buckholts Survivors include his widow four sons Ed Conrad Frank and Will Jekel all of Cameron one daughter Mrs Annie Plachy of Cameron ten grandchildren eleven great grandchildren and three sisters Miss Annie Jekel Mrs Katie Brown and Mrs Mary Specek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Jekel
Newton Memorial Hospital
Europe
United States
Milam County
Jekel
Buckholts
Herman Lodge
Chapel of Greens
H. E. Beseda
Corinth Cemetery
Ed Jekel
Conrad Jekel, Jr
Frank Jekel
Will Jekel
Cameron
Annie Plachy
Annie Jekel
Katie Brown
Austin
Mary Specek
Cameroon
Oscar Contest in Full Swing At Milam Theatre
Milam Theatre manager Dean White announced a continuing Oscar Award Contest through March 31 at 8 pm. Ballots are available at the box office. correct six winners earn a free six month pass to the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam Theatre
Dean White
Milam
Gift Tax Return Deadline March 15
Mr. Schultz of the local IRS office reminded taxpayers that the deadline for filing 1954 gift tax returns is March 15, 1955. He noted the number of returns received so far is fewer than in prior periods, suggesting a possible misunderstanding of the filing time requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Schultz
Internal Revenue Service
Schultz
M. B. Henderson Class Hosts White Elephant Party
The Mimmie B Henderson Sunday School class of First Baptist Church held a White Elephant Party at Mrs. Dave Whitley's home. Eleven members attended along with one associate member and two visitors as gifts were wrapped and exchanged amid surprises and laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimmie B. Henderson
First Baptist Church
Dave Whitley
Buckholts FFA Donkey Basketball Promises Saturday Night Fun
Buckholts FFA hosts a donkey basketball game in the Buckholts gym Saturday at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the FFA Chapter fund funding the boys banquet and Encampment. Teams feature local members and the game follows donkey-based play with no personal fouls and immediate remounts after possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckholts Ffa
Buckholts Gymnasium
Ernest Orsag
Floris Fuch
William Gilbert
R. M. Titsworth
C. Titsworth
Lester Harke
Lewis Owald
Dudley Wall
Ernest Fuch
Raymond Ezzell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tepera
Rt. 1
Carl Black
Jesse Smith
Gause Michalka Motors
Cody Locklin
J.C. Penney Co., Inc
Floris Koenig, Rt. 1
Mitchan Auto Supply
Cameron, Texas
Johnson
National
CIA FO
Philco
Philco TV
Anderson TV Sales
South
Houston
A.m
Athletic
Treamline S
Imple
Snart
Texas Power & Light Company
Ft. Hood
M. B. Henderson
Green Funeral Home
N. Houston St. Cameron, Texas
A. W. Rettig
Leland Green
James A. Cryer, Jr
C. D. Haines
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