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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
1
Milam County commissioner for precinct 1 C. Raney announces re election for a third term in the coming primary on Saturday July 22. He cites an excellent record with precinct roads greatly improved and well maintained and expresses gratitude for support and cooperation received.
Severe early season weather hit tomato and other crops across the county. Growers faced repeated plantings, insect damage, and late yields with uncertain production, while cantaloup and watermelon prospects looked better due to timing. Cameron lacks a canning plant, dampening opportunities.
The Milk Bowl, Inc. plans a national pee wee football bowl to raise funds for a 1,200 acre ranch for homeless and underprivileged boys. The 14 and under, 90 to 110 pound game aims to lure Chicago peewee champions to Cameron as host city with proceeds supporting the ranch. FE Weafer says ticket sales will cover the project and 35 to 40 youths will visit the ranch for farming training and cattle raising.
J. A. Boling of Gause appointed Highway Maintenance Supervisor for Milam County effective April 1 replacing Henry Reeves of Ben Arnold who served 26 years. Boling will base in Cameron to oversee equipment and crews from a central point within the county.
Walter Eixman of Arlington and Raymond Eixman of Baytown spent several days here and attended the funeral of their mother Mrs. Doris Eixman held in Rosebud Thursday.
Leo Fuchs and his twin started Ideal Poultry Farm at Cameron in 1937 now housing 3000 layers including Leghorns and New Hampshire, operating 4 laying houses plus 12 more, with meticulous mating, pedigr eeed birds, and a feeding program using Purina Startena Checker-Etts Growena and Checkers to boost egg production.
Vera Fisher, Milam County Treasurer, announces her candidacy for re election in the upcoming primary on Saturday July 22. She cites a record of service and broad support across the county, claiming to have modernized the office and handled duties efficiently during her first term.
O. J. Thomas High School won the Class A state championship in the Interscholastic League events at Prairie View A&M College on April 29 with 40 points and was runner-up in field and track. Frank Freeman led the meet as high point man with 14.5 points. Cameron teammates Campbell Washington Ward and Canady starred as Cameron contributed to the runner-up effort, two points behind San Angelo.
D M Puckett district engineer of the Texas Highway Department said bids for U S Highway 77 from Burlington to 2.6 miles north of Rosebud would be invited on May 1 and the Texas Highway Commission would set the contract date for this road section on a May date. The Rosebud Chamber of Commerce president R E Souther confirmed the conversation.
Adolph Hopf 61 owner of Hopf Package Store in Thorndale died at his business Saturday night around 8 20 from a self inflicted 38 caliber bullet. Justice of the Peace Judge Hoppe ruled the death a self inflicted gunshot after an inquest. Funeral planned in Taylor. Survived by his widow two married daughters and two brothers.
Tickets priced at 1.00 each will fund a planned Dogwood Trail opening in March 1951. Gene Walker announced the drive at Cameron Gause area projects and the plan to improve roadways for car access, with aims to attract sightseers to Milam County’s abundant Dogwood trees.
Mrs. Agnes Shutin aged 61 was found dead in a water tank about 200 yards from her Rosebud area farm home. Falls County Sheriff Brady Pamplin reported the body, with husband stating he last saw her washing dishes last night. Justice of the Peace Jenkins investigated. funeral arrangements were pending.
A seven pound two ounce daughter named Joan Renee Tindall is born to Mr. and Mrs. Denson R. Tindall Jr. of Houston at Newton Memorial Hospital on Sunday April 23, 1950. Grandparents are Nora Sullivan of Caldwell and Denson R. Tindall Sr. of Cameron. Great-grandparents include N. J. Johnson and R. C. Tindall, both of Cameron, plus Mary Ada Gilbert of Buckholts.
Mayor A N Green announced Cameron will assume control of the Community Public Service water plant within the next thirty days and no later than June 1. A council flare up last week delayed record perfection and a council meeting was not called, hindering progress on the takeover.
Henry Reeves of Ben Arnold retires from Milam County after 26 years with the Highway Department. Starting as County Commissioner in 1918, he witnessed the shift from primitive dirt roads to modern paved routes and farm to market roads. He leaves the post April 1 to enjoy farm life near Splawn with memories of early highway construction.
A Milam County native announces his bid for county clerk in the Democratic Primary. Gordon S Baskin pledges an economic, efficient and honest administration, says he will visit voters personally to garner support and notes World War III veteran status and Navy service.
The 1950 primary season begins to unfold as candidates delay campaigns until warm May days. The County Democratic Executive Committee prepares many details ahead of the June 19 meeting, with the filing deadline for county and precinct offices set for June 17.
Census enumerators in Cameron near completion as time runs out for the 1950 nose counting. Billy Ables reports 90 percent complete and urges residents to contact enumerators or the census office to ensure no one is overlooked. Population impacts city benefits and growth.
A tornado damaged about 30 East Texas farm buildings injuring one man in Rusk County as storms moved east. Heavy rains up to 3.51 inches in Texarkana flooded streams while Dallas area saw high water and Hwy 67 closed. Downstream Trinity River levees held as receding forecasts followed. cotton planting delayed and wheat rust risk noted.
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