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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
10
A docket of court notices and property transactions appears, detailing numerous deeds and leases. Land parcels across Milam and Davilla areas change hands among individuals and companies, with prices often noted as ten dollars and other valuables. (Includes oil gas and mineral leases and transfers among named parties and firms.)
James Willis Todd and Patricia Ann Snell wed. Clarence David Yount and Thada Yvonne Williams join in marriage.
M. C. Brown and wife transfer undivided interest to Henry Boedeker in 175.9 acres more or less from the Jose Leal Grant for full and valuable consideration.
Sgt D Williams and his wife visited Buckhelts on vacation to see his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Williams. He was discharged from the US Army after two years with the 325th Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Infantry at Fort Bragg North Carolina. He did 22 paratroop jumps and trained at Fort Lee and Fort Benning. He plans to enter Texas University in the fall for pre law studies.
Cpl William J. Kachtik, serving in England, arrived at an Air Force Base in Weatherford after overseas deployment following February departure. He trained at Lackland AFB and Carswell AFB and is a machinist operator with Ft. Worth headquarters. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kachtik of Buckholts. His younger brother James L. Kachtik Jr. recently enlisted with the Army Air Force and began basic training at Lackland AFB after induction in Dallas.
Houston resident Howard Lewis died suddenly from a heart attack late Sunday. Born in Buckholts, he was the son of the late J. T. Lewis. Survived by his wife Bebe Lewis, a son Howard Lewis Jr, two grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral services were set in Houston Tuesday.
A Buckholts community meeting will be held Monday May 9 at 8 p.m. in the Buckholts high school gym. Sponsored by the local Farm Bureau and the PTA the program focuses on Safety in home electrification. Roy Ford of Texas Power and Light will speak. 4H and HD clubs will participate. Open to the public.
Jack Earl known as the Texas Giant is described as the world’s tallest man at eight feet six and a half inches. The article notes Ysleta near El Paso was once in Mexico before the Rio Grande altered its course, placing the town on the American side.
The Yoe High School band earned top ratings in Region II events at Waco on April 29 and 30, achieving Division I in concert playing and sight reading. Solo and small ensemble entries from Cameron also received high marks including Rating One for Wayne Fisher, Carol Ann Sanders, Billie Nell Johnson, and Marge Horstmann, with ensembles achieving Rating One or Two. the band has held First Division rating since 1937, a record likely unmatched.
The Horelica Family thanks neighbors and friends for flowers, foods, cards, and condolences. Special thanks go to Dr. C Swift and the Sisters and nurses of St Edward Hospital for their kindness during this difficult time.
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