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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
3
Governor Shivers said he will sign a $20 612 128 appropriation for state hospitals and special schools next Monday. The measure, passed in the recent special session, funds feeding clothing and ward maintenance for the next year and a half.
The measure funded by an omnibus tax increase and a one cent cigaret tax followed Governor Beauford Jester's veto of the next fiscal year's state hospital appropriation. Governor Shivers chose March 13 for the signing, aligning with a Board for State Hospitals and Special Schools meeting, with several outside representatives invited.
Railway Express Agency won government approval for a 10 percent rate hike on shipments of general merchandise, food and perishables. Officials say about 25 million dollars more per year will be added to the public express bill, with ICC authorization to apply the higher rates after 30 days' notice. Newspapers and other printed matter are excluded. The agency is jointly owned by 68 railroads.
Miss Elda Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Smith employed with Western Union has accepted a position as manager of the Western Union office in Navasota after a stint in Baytown.
The speaker reflects that losing temper destroys reason and deeds. Anger leaves regretful words and unkind acts, while patience grows with age. The poem expresses a resolve to avoid rage and to seek wiser, steadier conduct.
Washington March 13 Killeen schools to receive 44393 dollars and Belton schools 7198 dollars from the federal government for maintenance and operation to educate additional children drawn by military programs. Belton superintendent Thompson says the grant will help with military families. Killeen superintendent Peebles notes the amount falls short of expectations but will fund more teachers and classroom equipment for the Camp Hood influx. Funds cannot be used for building or expansion.
Mrs. Robert M. Tynes and two children Minnie Nell Williams, Barbara La Nell, and James Robert visited relatives while Sgt 1st class Tynes, Signal Maintainance Chief for the 3rd Inf Div, serves at Ft. Benning and takes part in Portex maneuvers in Puerto Rico. Mrs. Tynes plans to return to Columbus, Ga. later this month. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brown of Brady visited over the weekend. Minnie Nell Hines and family of Columbus are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Penney and Mrs. Mabelle Williams.
Mrs Sallye Ditto and her son Robert Hood of Waco visited her father R H Fisher here over the past weekend.
Dr. George T. McMahan of the Veterans Administration Center in Waco announces that eligible veterans may enroll in a fourth-year on the farm training course. This program is available under Public Law 877 and requires meeting Texas State Approval Agency standards.
E H Coffield distributor for Gulf Oils is confined to his home suffering from influenza and is unavailable for work.
Jerry Lanicek a Dallas area SMU student spent the past weekend visiting his parents and other relatives in the city. He returned to campus after the visit.
On Sunday March 12 Cameron Council No 2888 Knights of Columbus held an initiation in a new hall west of Cameron. Mass at St Monica's parish drew 93 members and 32 candidates with Rev George Duda officiating. A breakfast followed and the First Degree at 10 AM, Second and Third Degrees at 1 30 PM, then a sausage supper for all.
Billy Baggerly Charles Tindall Leo Kastiha and Edward Tindall attended the Hot Rod races in Houston over the weekend.
Mrs Haynes Parker and her son Johnny of Corpus Christi visited the home of Mrs Earl C McFarland one day this week in a brief social event.
Mrs. P. A. Wenck from Hearne was a welcomed Cameron visitor during the week, sharing social calls and friendly greetings with local residents.
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