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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1956

Page

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Good Friday Services At Methodist Church 12 to 3

The Good Friday service at the Methodist Church runs from noon to 3 PM with a 20 minute sermon by Rev. P L Caperton on The Word Of Forgiveness. A meditative period and hymn follow each short sermon with seven Word themes and related hymns led by various pastors. Doors to All Saints Episcopal Church stay open for optional meditation during interludes.

Methodist Church John Solomon P. L. Caperton Jesus Donald Henderson All Saints Episcopal Church

Buckholts Adopts $100000 Dial Telephone System

Buckholts to switch to a Stromberg Carlson automatic dial system on May 6. The $100,000 project is funded by a Rural Electrification Authority loan, with J B Construction of Abilene as contractor. Local office remains under H W Frazier and Mrs Frazier. local calls become automatic, long distance routed through Temple via Southwestern Bell.

W. S. Bain San Antonio Mid-State Telephone Co H. W. Frazier Stromberg-Carlson Rural Electrification Authority Loan J. B. Construction Company Abilene

Maundy Thursday Communion At All Saints Cameron

The Very Reverend Gray Blandy Dean of the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Austin will lead Maundy Thursday Holy Communion services at All Saints Cameron at 8 p.m.

Gray Blandy Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest Austin All Saints In Cameron The Holy Communion

Milam Sheriff Carl C Black Seeks Re election

Milam County Sheriff Carl C Black announces candidacy for re election in a letter to the editor. He pledges devotion to duties cooperation and an impartial administration of the law and asks Milam County citizens for their support in the coming election.

Carl C. Black Milam County

Ben Milam Chapter Children of Confederacy Organized

The Ben Milam Chapter of Children of the Confederacy was organized Saturday morning with about fifteen youngsters present. Mrs. R. L. Batte Sr. is organizing the chapter.

Ben Milam Chapter Children of Confederacy Ben Milam Children of the Confederacy R. L. Batte Sr

Joyce Nicholson Wins Female Oscar in 24-A Play

Joyce Nicholson won the female Oscar for her role of Ann in Love Errant at the 24-A one act play contest held at Yoe High Auditorium. Jimmy Mecom led Belton Tigers in Happy Journey as their male star actor received the male award for best player.

Belt Jimmy Mecom Yoe High Auditorium Belton Tigers Joyce Nicholson Ann Mazon Law Drama Department University of Texas

Dance To Raise Funds For CYO Planned April 2

A CYO meeting after church at Simon and George Memorial Hall planned a public dance to raise funds. The Hill Hoppers of Bryan will provide music. Committees are chaired by Butch Polzer Peggy Burke Eddie Joe Pavelik Barbara Hollis George Zarosky Lydia Krenek Mary Frances Zarosky Agnes Sheguil Anita Trdy and Evelyn Vybiral.

Simon and George Memorial Hall Hillhoppers Bryan

Easter Seal Tradition Praises Progress In Texas Crisis

The Easter Seal Appeal highlights major gains in crippled care with 29 treatment centers across Texas and a nationwide network led by the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Donations support surgery, therapy, and education as the drive runs through April 10, urging Texans to contribute.

National Society For Crippled Children and Adults Texas Society For Crippled Children Texas Texas Society

Weems Seeks Mayoral Seat in Cameron Texas

Robert Weems, after five years as a Cameron city councilman, announces his candidacy for mayor. He cites street improvements, water and sewer system upgrades, and stable taxes as his record and says he can do more for the city as mayor. See Weems on page 4.

Cameron Robert Weems

Former Mayor Green Announces Alderman Platform Place 2

Former mayor A N Green outlines a council platform focused on street reworking and a drainage system to prevent overflow during heavy rain. He pledges hard work and appreciation for voter consideration if elected.

A. N. Green

Milam County Proposal Debate Sparks Wall Plaque Idea

In a letter to the editor Bo Peeps by James E Patterson suggest a wall plaque inscription if Dixie Walker's courthouse financing plan is adopted. The message targets Milam County power groups including the Johnson Grass Capitalists and Boll Weevil Plutocrats and Bottom Land Farmers.

James E Bo” Patterson Dixie Walker Milam County Johnson Grass

Guided Tour Of Herald Offered Student Groups Each Thursday

A Cameron Herald tour of its printing plant was held with three Yoe High Student Council members Miss Rita Moran Billy Knipp and Billy Hensley. Tours will run each Thursday at 4 pm for county student groups who arrange in advance through their leader and submit names to Bo Patterson at the Herald.

Cameron Herald Yoe High Rita Moran Billy Knipp Billy Hensley Bo Patterson The Herald Thurs

Dr. David Shapiro Enters Cameron ISD Trustee Race

Dr. David Shapiro announces his candidacy for Cameron Independent School District trustee. He advocates better budgeting with annual independent audits, curriculum improvements, and administrative change to enhance education for Milam County students.

David Shapiro Cameron Independent School District Cameron Independent School Alcoa Milam County David Snapiro

City election race draws interest in Cameron

Cameron voters face a Tuesday April 3 election with historic first time City Council candidates called councilmen and only Place 2 open. Sam Houston A N Green Charles Brady Sr and R J Griffin vie for Place 2 while Russell Wilson Robert Weems Milton J Schiller and B J Matocha contest mayoral and council seats amid pro business platforms and turnout estimates.

Cameron Sam Houston A. N. Green Charles Brady Sr R. J. Griffin

Red Cross Bloodmobile to Visit Cameron on March 29

Cameron hosts a Red Cross Bloodmobile event on Thursday March 29 from 12 00 pm to 6 00 pm at the Masonic Building 118 N Houston Street two doors from the T P and L office Milam County donors supplied 561 pints last year and the visit quota is 70 pints Rev John Solomon donor recruitment chairman appeals for Cameron citizens to exceed the quota Richard W Moseley general chairman says the program ensures blood availability See BLOOD on Pg 4

Red Cross Cameron Masonic Building N. Houston Street Milam County Red Cross Blood Center Dona John Solomon Richard W. Moseley

Angell Announces Daughter Margaret Verne to Charles Richards

Mr and Mrs Verner L Angell request the presence at the marriage of their daughter Margaret Verne to Mr Charles Frank Richards on Sunday afternoon April 1 at four o clock at the First Baptist Church in Cameron. A reception will follow in the Educational Building.

Verner L. Angell Margaret Verne Charles Frank Richards First Baptist Church Cameron

Mrs Ryan Returns After Eight Week Galveston Visit

Mrs John Ryan arrives home after an eight week visit in Galveston with her nephew Gary Philp and her Houston children.

John Ryan Galveston Gary Philp Houston

U D C Plans District Meet

United Daughters of the Confederacy met at historian Mrs. Ed Gunn home. The group welcomed back president Mrs. Jeff Kemp from Arlington Virginia and planned a district meeting for April 22 led by president Mrs. R. L. Butte. A Three Arts Club invitation was read for April 12 at All Saints Parish House.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Ed Gunn Jeff Kemp Arlington Virginia Texas R. L. Butte Three Arts Club UDC All Saints

Yoe Track Team Dominates Cameron Invitation Meet

Port Arthur Yellow Jackets win the loving cup with 45 points at Yee Stadium as Cameron hosts the 21st Cameron Invitation Track Meet. high point honors go to Poole Weimer Cline Belton and Patteson Waco with multiple new records and standout performances by Port Arthur relay squads.

Cameron Port Arthur Yellow Jackets Camopnd Nnt W. T Hanes Leo Jackson Yee Stadium Jackson Prinipal Layfield Albert Red’ Collins Jimmy Asher The Gulf Killeen Rangeroos Waco Tigers Belton Weimer Ore Waco High Point Poole Cline Patteson W. T. Hanes Collins Patterson Temple Wildcats Jamie Dunlap Cecil Fickle Killeen Billy Stone Mgregor Dunlap Fickle Stone Port Arthur Yellow Jackets

O J Thomas Invitational Track Meet at Yee High Stadium

The third annual O J Thomas Invitational Track Meet is set for Yee High Stadium this Saturday March 31. Preliminaries start about 12 30 p m with finals at 7 30 p m. Teams from Bryan Hillsboro West Brenham Hearne Calvert Marlin Caldwell Summerville Rosebud Rockdale Temple and Taylor are invited and anticipated.

O. J. Thomas Yee High Stadium E. L. Aycox Bryan Hillsboro West Brenham Hearne Calvert Marlin Caldwell Summerville Rosebud Rockdale Temple Taylor

Cameron Teen Ager Safe After Anxious Hours

A Cameron teen girl described as home loving was the subject of a wide search last week. She rode to Killeen with an unknown family after leaving home during an evening with her father later finding her in Belton with Sheriff Black.

Cameron Teen Ager Cameron KMIL Belton Killeen Carl Black Buckholts Sherriff Black

Milton J. Schiller Seeks Mayor Based on Record

Milton J. Schiller, currently holding a six year term on the City Council, announces a campaign for mayor. The council seat he vacates opens to four candidates, while the mayoral race remains open as Horstmann did not seek re election. Schiller frames his six years of council service as the core plank and a vote of confidence in his past performance.

of the Herald J. Milton Schiller Schiller Horstmann Schtller

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E. J. Davis Hayes White Maysfield A. F. Russell C. H. Morris H. M. Bowley J. W. Meyers Milam Oscar Law CYO Ress Place Russell Wilson Wilson Produce Wilson Credit Jewelers Wilson Milton J. Schiller B J. Matocha Milam Chapter Thorndale Donald Beard Don Kirkpatrick Don Harrington Archie Smith Bernard Colvin McCallum Billy Walker Chambers Luling Billy Pierce Colvin Ken Watler Smith Matocha el Gonzales Cline Shines Tom Schafer O.J
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