No Reaction To Anti-Polio Shots Reported In Milam Co
Dr. John Bryson reports that no Cutter anti polio vaccine was administered in Milam County free program as the Cutter vaccine was banned after one death and seven paralytic cases nationwide. Officials note no Texas children received the shot, while turnout for the second dose proceeds with two remaining clinics in Cameron and Rockdale and private physicians continuing to vaccinate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam Co
John Bryson
Cutter Laboratories
U. S. Public Health Service
Bryson
State Health Department
Austin
Texas
Leonard A. Scheele
County Health Unit
Cameron
City Hall
Rockdale
Social Security Representative Here Tuesday May 10
A Social Security Administration representative will visit the Cameron State Department of Public Welfare on Tuesday May 10 at 1 00 p m. The session is arranged by James B Marley district manager with cooperation from Mrs Mary Y Green and Fitzhugh Gregory who provided meeting space. The move aims to save residents time and expense by transacting business locally. The article notes the 1954 amendments expand coverage to about nine of ten workers and self employed persons. Earlier in the year residents visited the department with representative John Pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Austin
Texas
State Dept of Public Welfare
Cameron
James B. Marley
Marley
Mary Y. Green
Fitzhugh Gregory
Milam County
Department of Purcurity Matters
John Pace
Fisher Michalka Lead Senior Class at Yee High School
Twelve students led by Wayne Fisher and Frances Ann Michalka named honor students for Yee High School 1955 senior class. Valedictorian Wayne Fisher posted a 5.7 average, salutatorian Frances Ann Michalka 5.575. Commencement May 30 with eighty three seniors graduating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Fisher
Frances Michalka
C. H. Yee High School
S. M. Layfield
Wayne
C. N. Fisher
Frances Ann Michalka
Bill Michalka
Firemen Examines Hazards in Cameron at Meeting
Investigation and TV film shown at the regular Cameron firemen meeting highlighted common fire hazards in homes. Massey and Wiggs led talks with Narvie Caperton noting Cameron’s high fire insurance rate and possible reduction steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Massey
Massey
Jimmy Wiggs
Cameron
Wiggs
Narvie Caperton
Diseases in Milam County Last Week Report
Varied illnesses recorded in Milam County for the week ending April 30 show chickenpox leading with 26 cases to Dr John Bryson at the County Health Unit. Other totals include 14 street throat, seven measles, six pertussis, three gonorrhea, two mumps, plus one each of infective serum hepatitis and infectious mononucleosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
John Bryson
Fellowship Day Observed by Cameron Church Women
The Cameron Council of Church Women will hold a Fellowship Day luncheon at the First Christian Church at 12:45 p.m. All church women are invited with no luncheon charge. An offering will support local and state work of the council as part of the May Fellowship Day observance.
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Council of Church Women
U. S
Cameron Council of Church Women
First Christian Church
United Church Women
Poisoned dogs blamed on colorless strychnine in Cameron
Editorial warns that poisoned foods are entering yards across Cameron and urges parents and dog owners to beware. The rapid-acting strychnine is deadly to both animals and children, colorless and odorless with bitter taste. Early signs include rapid pulse, nervousness, tenderness, then convulsions. take victims to vet or doctor immediately. Public asked to report any poisoning and those who have information to Herald office.
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Cameron
Know Thy Neighbor. Fred Petmeck recounts John F. Brown
A silent traveler becomes a nation wide post office builder. John Frank Brown returns decades after a train glimpse to plan and construct multiple post offices across Cameron Texas Basin Wyoming Emporia Kansas Independence Kansas La Porte Indiana McAlaster Oklahoma Muskoge Oklahoma Douglas Wyoming Anoka Minnesota Cameron Texas Basin Wyoming with his family remaining in Cameron for the school year.
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Fred Petmeck
Texas
United State Post Offices
John Frank Brown
United States
Cameron
Basin
Wyoming
Emporia
Kansas
Independence
la Porte
Indiana
M Calaster
Oklahoma
Muskogue
Douglas Wyoming
Anoka
Minnesota
Brown
Rural Mailbox Improvement Week Promoted Nationwide
The Post Office Department designates Rural Mailbox Improvement Week starting the third Monday in May. Aimed at repairing and upgrading rural mailboxes, the campaign urges secure posts, new boxes if needed, legible names, aligned boxes on a plank, 42 inch height, accessible placement, rut filling, careful driving to boxes, and carrier efficiency benefiting both patrons and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Internal Revenue Office in Cameron to Close
The Cameron Internal Revenue Office is disbanded due to low delinquent accounts. District Director R L Philley and C H Bobbit explained the closure to the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, noting other cities facing similar moves and directing inquiries to Temple or Austin. Officials said offices in larger towns stay open only while delinquencies remain, with Schultz reassigned to Corpus Christi.
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Internal Revenue
Cameron
R. L. Philley
C .H. Bobbit
Industrial Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Hillsboro
Mexia
Orange
Beeville
Yoakum
Alice
Brady
Temple
Internal Revenue Department
Austin
Schultz
Corpus Christi
Lester Williams
The
C of C
Weekend Guests At Thweatt Home Include Distant Relatives
Weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Thweatt were their children Mr. and Mrs. Lee Walker and three children of El Paso and Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Angell and son of Brazoria.
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Dan Thweatt
Lee Walker
el Paso
B. F. Angell
Brazoria
Mrs J W Meyer Visits Buckholts Business
Mrs J W Meyer of Buckholts was a business visitor here Monday.
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J. W. Meyer of
Buckholts
Milam County Faces 300000 For Road Maintenance With No New Paving
The Milam County tax levy funds maintenance of old gravel and wooden bridge roads at a record 300000 this year. A plan by Judge Smith proposes all weather roads between rural hubs, with advisory comments reflecting wait for federal and state funds. Citizens urged to review the plan, demand road rights, and push for timely highway improvements to match neighboring counties.
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Milann
Cameron
Bell County
Alcoa
Charles C. Smith, Jr
Milam
Milam County
Milam Coun
Judge Smith
State Highway Department
Highway Department
America
Travis County
Austin County
Rumor of 250 Foot Oil Sands In Milam Field
Texas Gulf Sulphur Co No 1 Fee in Milam County probes deep at 9,800 feet amid rumors of 250 feet saturated sand. Operators hold details while expanding blocks nearby. If confirmed, this hot wildcat could spark a new drilling trend in north District One.
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Texas Gulf Sulphur Co
Milam County
Wildcat
District One
Cotton Valley
Limestone County
Mexia
Rains County
Texas
Franklin
Bowie
Texas Gulf
Fee
T’ Minerva Rockdale
Milano-Rocké Road
Milano
Byrd Oil Co
Calsas
Bowman elected new Lions Club president for upcoming term
Dr. George Bowman was elected president of the Lions Club with Don Humble as first vice president and Lewis McKee as second vice president. Others named include Rev. Harsh Brown as secretary treasurer and C J Sutter, W J Hannon, Ray Lester as second year directors along with first year directors Jimmy Wiggs, Claude Triggs and Richard Williams. Installation planned for June.
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George Bowman
Don Humble
Lewis McKee
Jack Prescott Thard
Harsh Brown
C. J. Sutter
W. J. Hannon
Ray Lester
Jimmy Wiggs
Claude Triggs
Richard Williams
Jack Slaughter
Jim McKeown
Alcoa Donates 200 to Cameron Fire Dept
J D Harper manager of Alcoa Aluminum Company of America Rockdale sent a 200 check to Cameron Volunteer Fire Department for help in fighting a blaze. He also sent letters of appreciation to Mayor O B Horstman Sheriff Carl Black and Fire Marshal and praised Horstman for continual cooperation with area firemen.
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Cameron
J. D. Harper
Alcoa Aluminum Company of America
Rockdale
Harper
O. B. Horstman
Carl Black
Horstman
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John Carroll Russell
A. F. Russell
Lillie Ann Jekel
Conrad Jekel
Yvonne Storey
Joyce Wallace
Joseph Courtney
Anita Nabours
Joe Lee Heitman
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Billie Nell Johnson
Magnolia
Arkansas
Houston's Fieldsmen’s Association
Mulion Snouig VE Riven VW
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T He Herald Office
Arthur Inge
Stella
Robert Jungmann
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Milam Cowty Farm Bureau
Virginia Rave
Floris Abel
Rece Farm Bureau
Internal Revenue Office
Milam Field
D. H. Byrd
Lucinda Greene
Gause
Travis Peak
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