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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
10
Texas 4-H Club girls start in the 1950 National 4-H Clothing Achievement program aiming for spring wardrobe plans and savings. Last year over 7,900 girls statewide participated as leaders and agents teach pattern selection fabric buying and practical wardrobes.
Store advertises Black Hawk Ointment for eczema tetter ringworm athletes foot prickly heat poison oak and general itch with a two price guarantee 60 cents and one dollar.
The 1949 4-H clothing program saw over two million garments made by about 591 000 club members. Members remake out of date dresses and coats and involve younger siblings in sewing. The Spool Cotton Company funds 300 dollar scholarships for 12 top girls, an all expense trip to Chicago for the state champion, and county medals for 42 girls. Dororthy Mae Kastner of McDade won the state award. program run by Cooperative Extension Service.
Mrs. A. N. Weems and Mrs. R. M. Haddox of Cameron visited their daughter Martha Fulton in Grand Prairie where she suffered a heart attack. She is reported improving.
Mrs. Orlett Watson of Clifton stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Terry in town this week.
Mrs. Carlton Crook hosted a birthday dinner in Jones Prairie with guests including Homer Crook and family from Cameron, Rosebud, and local towns. Several residents traveled to Houston and nearby cities, while others visited relatives in Cameron and Carthage.
Governor Allan Shivers signed five laws aimed at sex offenders after the 51st Legislature’s special session. The acts make it a felony to entice a child under 14 to enter any place for immoral purposes and to commit indecent exposure before those under 16. They redefine disturbing the peace to include exposure and carve exceptions in assault and battery laws regarding offenses against children under 14. A fifth measure makes molestation of children under 14 for immoral purposes a felony.
Presidio Texas Sheriff O W Blackie Morrow 43 was shot on a remote road north of Presidio while returning to Marfa after midnight. He crawled into his car with a chest wound and died. Authorities searched the Big Bend area for clues, with no weapon or handcuffs found and unclear if a second car was involved.
An essay style meditation describes life as a constant effort to secure funds and prevent loss of hair and teeth. The author notes the process of adapting to unforeseen events and suggests resilience as time wears on.
Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Caperton stayed with their daughter and son in Snyder. They also spent time with their sons and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Ford Caperton and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Caperton.
Mrs Anna B Adams is admitted as a patient at St Edward Hospital. The brief item notes her status as a medical patient under care at the facility.
On Friday March 10 1950 Burlington went over the top in their quota for the Red Cross Drive. Mrs Bartle Crennan and Mrs Roy Lindsey local chairmen turned in 119 25 their quota 100 00. They expect to turn in more as other collections arrive. Burlington sets Milam County example for Red Cross aid.
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