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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1950
Page
4
Wanted man for profitable Rawleigh business in South Milam County Texas. Must be satisfied with good living at start. Write Rawleighs Dept TXC 1611 101A Memphis Tennessee or see Curtis Gill 609 West Third Cameron Texas. 48-4e
Three practice pianos priced below one hundred dollars and a shipment of factory reconditioned pianos of all sizes and prices. Easy terms offered. Bryan, Texas.
George H. Peets 76 died at an Austin hospital at 5 20 am Wednesday born April 3 1873 in Woodville Mississippi. Survivors include a brother sister in laws and nieces nephews. Services were at Marek Burns Funeral Home Thursday March 23 at 4 pm officiated by Rev W R Hall with burial at Little River Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Miss Margaret Horstmann of Cameron was voted into the Shakespere Literary Society at Southwest Texas College recently.
Mary Smith sat in a wheelchair before the front window two years ago and now receives medical, educational, and therapeutic help from the Society for Crippled Children funded by the annual Easter Seal Drive from March 9 to April 9. The drive supports services for crippled children in the community financed by public contributions.
Cameron dealers attended the Texaco Company meeting held at the American Legion Hall in Temple on Monday evening. The program featured Texaco product films, Havoline motor oil production, and improved service at Texas Company stations followed by a barbecue dinner for about 100 attendees. Cameron participants included E. A. Perrin, W. L. Robinson, W. O. Boecker, Jack Moore, Ervin Hollis, Edwin Kohutek, E. E. Coker, W. E. Kosel, Gene Brown, Slim Weiderman, and Leroy Pfarr thresher.
John Lanicek 63 died at his Clarkson home after a short illness. Born in Czechoslovakia December 20, 1886 he lived in Clarkson 22 years worked on a farm and belonged to SPJST Lodge. Survivors include widow two sons Jerry Lanicek Dallas Emil Lanicek Clarkson a daughter Mrs Edwin Reynolds Cameron a grandchild and three half sisters. Funeral by Rev H E Beseda Caldwell Wednesday March 29 at 3 p m at Marek Burns Chapel with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
A venire of 100 men is summoned to appear in district court on Monday April 3 to select a jury for the trial of Mrs. Lucile Wenck charged with the murder of N L Miller Hearne Chief of Police on Oct 6. The trial was postponed from Jan 31 after defense requested a continuance. Judge W S Barron granted the request. Wenck is held without bail in Franklin County Jail since her arrest.
The Methodist Women at Milano announce a party on Thursday March 30 at the Milano High School lunch room. Everyone is invited to attend.
Gause resident Michiel Lange is reported ill and receiving treatment at Newton Memorial Hospital, with relatives noting stability as doctors continue care. The situation remains under medical observation.
Friends of Jess Kirk Jr announce he is among patients ill and undergoing treatment at Newton Memorial Hospital. The message notes his hospital care and seeks concern from the community.
Cameron Mayor Roy Griffith designates April as Cancer Control Month and urges residents to learn cancer facts. Milam County American Cancer Society volunteers kick off the 1950 Cancer Crusade on April 1 with a $2000 goal to fund research education and services.
Mrs Olga Pitrie her son and wife and children and also her daughter and children all of San Antonio motored to Cameron Sunday for a visit in the home of their aunt and great aunt Mrs R H McFarland.
Mr and Mrs Felix Matula Jr hosted guests from New York City including Mr and Mrs Joe Posvie and Mr and Mrs Ruby Pesek. The party traveled from Mexico to Texas and back to New York, remarking on Texas size and friendly speech. Mr Posvic is a cousin of Mrs Matula.
Moye Burnett of Beaumont spent the weekend visiting his parents at Ben Arnold and staying with other relatives in the area.
PARMA RADIO SERVICE advertises repair of any make radio and asks customers to call 104 for service. The terse notice emphasizes quick handling and location in Parma.
Virgie Gill, Noble Grand Johnnie Lee Richards, and the secretary hold regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday nights. The group continues routine business and member coordination in the local lodge.
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