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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
6
The Senior Class of Sharp High School will host a Community Party in the Sharp Gymnasium on March 18, 1950 at 8:00 p.m. Featured performers include Mark Towery and the Salty Swing Band. Attendees can enjoy food and drinks, with a homemade quilt and a Homemade Daily auctioned to bidders.
State Treasurer Jesse James announced a Feb 28 balance of 1 029 230 235 in the Treasury with more than 60 percent held in the Capitol vault. The report forecasts a 26 million deficit by Sept 1 1951 despite assets tripling since 1941, with the permanent school fund rising from 59 million to 135 million and the permanent university fund from 29 million to 80 million.
S A Cottle owner of the Milam Hotel suffered a slight stroke around noon Friday and is improving in St Edward Hospital. Friends are glad his condition is not serious and he should return to the hotel within a few days.
Mrs Rex Bartlett of Rockdale spent last week in Cameron on business, staying for meetings and local engagements.
Two school buildings, Tyson Chapel School and Port Sullivan School, are offered for sale. Sealed bids should be sent to trustee R W Foster, Rt 4 Cameron or Rt 3 Calvert Texas. Bids opened 2 00 p m March 22 1950 at County Superintendent office Cameron. Board may reject all bids.
The Milam County Commissioners Court in Cameron Texas invites sealed bids by 10:00 a m Thursday March 30 1950 for one or more new tandem drive motor graders powered by a Diesel engine about 75 horsepower and a weight near 21000 pounds. Bids may be paid with time warrants bearing up to four percent interest to 1955 and must include a five percent cashier’s check. the court may reject all bids and requests mailed or hand delivered submissions to the undersigned.
Experienced and efficient woman preferred. Permanent position if satisfactory. Requires typing and shorthand. Submit full experience and salary expectations by letter or in person. W. E. Gaither, Rockdale, Texas. 9-2te.
Real honest setup seeks man over 25 and under 55 with a car and ambition to work with farm customers. Send details without obligation to A. Lewis, The J. R. Watkins Company, Memphis, Tennessee. 6-2te.
Farm listing announces 50 acre Tom Sheguit property at Marlow for sale. Inquiries directed to Joe Sheguit for information. Prospective buyers encouraged to contact the address or person listed in the notice.
Eileen Daniels daughter of Mr and Mrs N L Daniels of Rockdale has improved after a tonsillectomy at Newton Memorial Hospital and has returned home.
Mrs Graham Gillis and Mrs George Graves visited in Austin for several days this week, sharing time with local acquaintances and touring area sites.
Mrs. Naomi Needham has returned home after spending several days this week with her sister Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Owings in Austin.
A compact classified-like notice claims Parma Radio Service fixes any radio makes with lower prices and no experimentation, emphasizing repair expertise and affordability.
Mrs. India Stidham returns from a pleasant visit with her son Sid Stidham and family in Houston. While there she meets her sixth great grandchild Susie Jean Walters, daughter of Jack and Charlotte Walters. Charlotte Stidham Walters is remembered locally.
Mr and Mrs Charles Knipp and Mr and Mrs Sam Kestenbaum attended the grocery convention in San Antonio Sunday Monday and Tuesday of this week.
Out of town guests attended the Caramic showing at the home of Mrs. Dewey McElwrath last week. Mesdames Homer Pleatl Jack Pamplin and Durwood Ray of Killeen and Mrs Norma Wilson and Mrs Roger Blakney of Kerr were present.
Miss Ann Brock of Cameron displayed a Hereford calf weighing 732 pounds that finished 12th in the light weight class at the San Antonio Fat Stock Show. The animal sold for 0c per pound to B B McGimsey of Pearl Brewing, with Monroe Hereford Farm as the source.
Texas Home Demonstration association proposes two scholarships for 4 H club girls. The Maggie W Barry Scholarship would rise to 500 dollars per year and a second Helen H Swift scholarship of equal value is planned. Final action awaits the 1950 state meeting in Big Spring in August.
Mrs. Ernest Pratt has returned home to Marlow after illness and hospital care at Newton Memorial Hospital. Parma Radio Service advertises repairs for any make radios and provides contact number 104 for service.
Sergeant First Class Walter Bb Burkeen of Company B 519th Military Police Battalion receives the Clasp of the Good Conduct Medal, his fourth. Stationed in Yokohama as Acting First Sergeant, he joined the Army in 1935 and arrived in Japan in March 1949. son Mose M Burkeen of Route 1 Cameron is noted.
Mrs Elizabeth Mueller of Dallas visits Mrs Rosa Kemp Adams this week. She is remembered here as former Miss Elizabeth McCord who lived here for many years.
Mrs. R B Parker of Austin accompanied Mrs. Pearl Clement to her Cameron home last week and will stay for a visit.
Mrs N L Daniels of Rockdale and Claude Aldridge of Smithville visited their granddaughter and niece Miss Ileene Daniels at Newton Memorial Hospital Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs Stephen Matthews of Houston visited the home of Mrs Susie Matthews and other relatives recently, sharing time with family members in the area.
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