District Judge Graham ruling reversed by Texas Court of Civil Appeals
The Court of Civil Appeals in Austin reversed Judge O D Graham on the Rochdale Precinct 15 absentee ballots dispute. It held canvassing board members Leo O Neill Lucille Erwin and Doris Gamble had fulfilled duties in discarding 247 challenged ballots after Don Humble contested them as illegal. The case arose from the August 23 1954 Democratic primary in Milam County.
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Rochdale
Court of Civil Appeals
Austin
Leo O'Neill
Lucille Erwin
Doris Gamble
Graham
Third Supreme Judicial District OF Texas
Leo J. O‘neill
Lee Young
District Court
Miam County
20Th Judicial District
O. D. Graham
Milam County
Vernon
Cameron Chamber of Commerce Screens Solicitation Seekers
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce Solicitation Committee reviews every permit applicant for donations soliciting or ticket selling. Six applications were studied in February and March. Cards reading Advertising Solicitors Donation Seekers Ticket Sellers must hold a Chamber permit to transact business, available at the C of C office.
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Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
C of C
Lion Sponsored Circus Comes to Cameron March 25
The Hagen Brothers Circus, sponsored by the Lions Club, performs in Cameron on Friday March 25 with two shows at 2:30 pm and 8 pm doors opening earlier. A 10 am animal feeding is open to spectators on the show grounds. Advance tickets are on sale with half proceeds benefiting Lions Club charity. outlets include Dusek Pharmacy Schiller Pharmacy and New Cameron Drug.
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Hagen Brothers Circus
Lions Club
Cameron
Temple Highway
National Hall
Dusek Pharmacy
Schiller Pharmacy
New Cameron Drug
Burkes-Howard Second Donates Right-Of-Way
The Burkes-Howard Company donated a half block of right-of-way along Highway 36 at Fannin Street. City officials and the Good Roads Committee praised the contribution as the state plans a full overhauls of businesses and homes on the corridor.
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Highway
Texas State Highway Department
Burkes-Howard Company
Fannin
Good Roads Committee
Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Department
Merce
Infant Son of E Angells Ries Monday
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Eldridge Angell born March 21 1955 died soon after birth Parents survive with brother Kenneth and sister Rebecca Grandparents W O Angell and Mr and Mrs J B Sapp Funeral services held at 4 pm Tuesday at Green's Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Reverend A F Russell First Baptist Church with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery
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Eldridge Png
Kenneth
Rebecca
W. O. Angell
J. B. Sapp
Chapel of Green's
A. F. Russell
First Baptist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Public sewer rule urged to end Cameron stench
An editorial argues adequate sewage is essential in Cameron and urges the city council to enforce sewer regulations. It attacks the “but” argument blaming rent owners, says outdoor privies harm health and aesthetics, and asserts enforcement benefits residents and town growth.
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Cameron
Cameron Invitational Relay Meet Broadcast Plan
The Cameron Invitational Relay meet, held March 26 at Yee field, will be broadcast to 54 towns by KTEM and other stations. Temple defends the title in the 20th annual meet with 54 schools expected. Cameron Jaycees co sponsor and organizers meet KTEM officials in Temple for final broadcast plans.
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E'Ield
Cameron
KTEM
Yee Field
Leo Jackson
Temple
Cameron Jaycee’s
Demp Hill Suffers Broken Neck In Wreck
Mrs Demp Hill of Milano rushed to Fort Smith Arkansas to be with her husband Demp Hill in a car accident. Hill while in the Army is reported to have a broken neck. Mrs Hill said Saturday he was a little better.
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Demp Hill
Army
Perrin Leads Early Donation Toward City Highway Expansion
E A Perrin first to donate right of way for widening highway 36 within Cameron city limits. Plans call for a widened road with parallel parking on both sides, boosting property values and city beauty while funds remain a challenge for the council.
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E. A. Perrin
State Highway Department
Cameron
20th Annual Cameron Invitational Relays Draw Record Entry
Forty two teams have entered the Cameron Invitational Relays marking the largest entry in the event's twenty year history. Defending champ Temple returns with Gonzales and Waco High among top contenders as races, hurdles and relays vie for team trophies and top medals.
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Temple
Gonzales
South Texas
Taylor
Waco High School
Killeen
Chilton
Milburn
Austin
Richard Stone
Navasota
Andrele
la Vega
Waco
Billy Prestage
Temple High School
Terry
Lockhart
Turney
Houston
Compus
Burtram
Religious Census and Absentee Ballot Deadlines Outlined
The notice details a religious census scheduled for Sunday March 27 and outlines absentee ballot procedures for the April 5 city election. It lists six ballot names A N Green Gene F Blake Grady Stidham Alfred Fritz Ondrej Clifford Thompson and Robert Weems with terms noted. Ballots available March 16 and by mail for invalids sick out of town voters must register at City Hall for a permit. Final absentee deadline is April 1 and polling runs 8 am to 7 pm April 5 at City Hall.
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A. N. Green
Gene F. Blake
Grady Stidham
Alfred
Fritz) Ondrej
Clifford Thompson
Robert Weems
Pells
Cameron
Richard W. Moseley
Presbyterian Church
Herald
Cameron Ministerial Association
Highway Patrol Warns Off Inspection Date
State Patrol warns motorists the April 15 car inspection deadline is firm and penalties may reach 210.50 dollars. Officers will stop cars to confirm inspections, with enforcement after the deadline. Inspection centers include Hudson’s Trucking, Ford Motor, Chevrolet, Studebaker, Schiller, and McLain.
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John Blansit
Texas
Hudson's Trucking Service
Ford Motor Company
Chevrolet Motor Company
Studebaker Company
Schiller Motor Company
McLain Company
Fisher withdraws from school board race
Bill Tom Fisher, who had filed as a candidate for the school board, withdrew Friday. He said patrons urged him to continue operating the school bus and that he would serve the community from the bus route if that was where the people wanted his service. Eight candidates remain for the April 2 election.
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Bill Tom Fisher
Milam County Reports Disease Cases for Week Ending March 19
Milam County Health Unit led by Dr. John Bryson lists 34 cases of street throat, followed by 29 chickenpox, 14 influenza, five mumps, four pertussis, two measles, two syphilis and one gonorrhea. Public health officials urge vigilance and preventive care.
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Milam County
Grand Jury Indicts Seven In Courthouse Session
A grand jury met in the courthouse on Monday March 21 and handed up seven indictments. Lovie Lee faces forgery charges on two counts, Jack Lewis is charged with forgery and passing a forged instrument on two counts, Theaul R Howard is indicted for two counts of theft by bailee and conversion, and Andrew Jackson Raines is charged with a second offense driving while intoxicated. Jury members include foreman Fred Betha and secretary T M Kirk.
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Lovie Lee
Jack Lewis
Theaul R. Howard
Andrew Jackson Raines
Hiram Walker
George Fisher
Rodney A. Barker
A. B. Satterwhite
Richard Moseley
J. D. Peeples
Fred Bethea
Foreman
R. O. Curry
T. M. Kirk
Marvin Petty
C. O. Mayfield
Commissioners Court Met Thursday to settle bills and hear concerns
County Commissioners met Thursday for their settling up meeting with a full quorum. A resident complained about a county dug well near his mother’s property. officials agreed to first attempt repairs. Dr. John Bryson announced a polio vaccination readiness and a salary raise for D. S. Wimberly. Minutes from February were deferred due to school consolidation. Bills were approved, a Bar Association letter was read, and a grant from Knight estate limited to 720 dollars. A two ton gravel truck for C. L. Raney was approved for next meeting details.
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Charles C. Smith
John Bryson
D. S. Wimberly
Michigan
Conn Isaacs
Bar Association
Smith
Knight
C. L. Raney
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Lion
Burkes-Howard
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Fort Smith, Ark
Hill
Cavlegn
McCallum
Waco State
William B. Travis
Yeomen
J. Michalka
D. Ernst
H. Brown
A. Mondrik
H Marek
J. Rettig
C. Angell
B Thompson
E. Hubnik
Angell
J. Duncan
B. Thompson
A. Baggerly
B. Malone
H. Marek
C Ang Zgell
B. Williams
H Brown
D. Bowley
B. Glenn
T. Collins
C. Wallace
Paul Hoeischer
B. Barr
Highway Patrol
Bill T. Fisher
Texas National Guard Armory Board
Rucker & Logston
Temple, Texas
Commissioners Court
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