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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1949
Page
5
J. D. Moore warns of April hatching along fence rows and ditch banks. A new insecticide formula replaces bran bait, claiming quicker, longer-lasting kill especially on weeds beside roadsides and pastures. Dosages for chlordane and toxaphene vary by spray or dust, with timing focused on after young hoppers appear, and precautions include protecting dairy cattle and bees.
A compact classified-style notice proclaims Parma Radio Service fixes any radio type and promises lower repair costs with a bold assurance of quality work and affordable service.
Mrs Gladys McCowan head of Henry's Dress Shop alteration department returned from Shreveport Louisiana after attending the 50th birthday Golden Jubilee of the Eastern Star this week. Her daughter Bobbie joined her to visit friends during the meeting.
Funeral services for Anton R Stecher were held at St Monicas Catholic Church in Cameron with Rev. Ben Holub and Rev. George Duda officiating. He died March 25 in St Edwards Hospital after a heart attack and is buried in St Monicas cemetery. Survivors include his mother, three sons, two daughters, one brother, three sisters, and one grandchild. Pallbearers listed.
Fred C. Knipp of Lynchburg Virginia died suddenly of a heart attack at 9 00 a m Monday March 28 He was 52 years old The youngest brother of Mrs K K Robbins of Cameron Texas He was born in Cameron and attended Brownwood High School then the University of Texas He served in World War I He was married to Frances Royal of Petersburg Virginia and they lived in Virginia since He is survived by his widow a daughter two sons two sisters Mrs L A Donnell and Mrs K K Robbins a brother Earnest Knipp a half brother Otto Knipp and a half sister Mrs Lena Hoy Ernest Knipp will travel to Houston today to attend the funeral, to be held at 5 00 p m Wednesday
Arnold Ashenbeck of Milano spent a day in Cameron this week visiting local attractions and meeting residents.
The Department of Agriculture announced 1949 price supports for oats barley rye and grain sorghum. Oats and grain sorghum receive 70 percent of parity while barley and rye come in at 72 percent mostly. Loans and purchase agreements run from harvest through January 31 1950. The prior year oats stayed at 70 rye 72 barley 75 and grain sorghum 77 percent of parity.
The April 3 Church of Christ Scientist lesson sermon centers on Unreality with Golden Text from Psalms 119 praising understanding through precepts. The Bible citations include a claim of public revelation not spoken in secret, underscoring themes in the forthcoming reading.
A Lesson Sermon quotes Isaiah 45 19 and cites Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health to contrast mortal temporal thoughts with the real spiritual. The notes frame righteousness as the Lord’s declarative the truth and warn against valuing material things as real.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Moseley announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Winona to George D Ward on Saturday April 2 1949 in Houston.
Mrs. Sam Terry and her daughter La Nell of Houston spent the weekend in Cameron visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Barron.
Radio repair service available in Parma with contact phone 104. Any make radio repair capability offered.
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