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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
4
Ground is being cleared and leveled on East Ninth street for a ten unit Woodson Lumber Company home project. Ed Longhofer, manager, said groundwork for the first home a three bedroom will begin May 3. Several three bedroom homes are planned with remaining two bedroom units. exact mix is undecided.
Smith outlines efficient county government and rapid road work in Milam County. He highlights Aluminum Company of America as a major employer and tax payer, notes a 20 percent funding boost for farm to market roads, and invites constructive criticism and public help to improve services.
School board announces May 24 commencement at the athletic field for YOE High. Seven honor students will participate in the program with a Centennial of Education in Texas theme. A complete schedule will be released soon.
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The Sharks top the league with 13 wins and 3 losses while the Wildcats follow at 11 and 5. Tigers 10 6 Beavers 9 7 Bulldogs 7 9 Coons 6 10 Lions 5 11 Kittens 4 12. High team series pins go Sharks 1868 Tigers 1800 Lions 1676. High team game Sharks 659 Tigers 658 Sharks 636. High three game series individual Leo Hollas 617 Henry Schattle 588 Doc Spear 552. High single game Leo Hollas 220 Doc Spear 212 205.
Milam County details Democratic candidates for all precincts including commissioners, justices of the peace, and constables. Notes 1952 had 43 filings versus 45 this year, with June meetings to apportion election costs, determine ballot order, set precinct and county convention times, and notify candidates of assessments. Mrs. Ida Johns seeks re election as county treasurer with active campaign plans and voter outreach.
Governor Shivers proclaims May 2 to May 8 as Chamber of Commerce Week honoring Cameron’s Chamber founded in 1918. The group, now led by President Louis McKee and Manager Robert Abel, promotes housing lists employment data and city mail delivery support while backing street markets. Local clubs assist with fundraising for Milam County Crippled Children.
A series of tornadoes ripped through Hanover Minerva and Yarrellton areas causing extensive damage. Mrs Raymond Dees suffered injuries and shock and was hospitalized at St Edward. George Black and Nick Dryer properties sustained structural harm including church and barn damage. No other injuries were reported.
Milam Easter Seal Campaign closed May 1 with a record fundraising total of 1087.70. Co chairmen Mrs R J Woodum and Mrs Carl Black praised community support for crippled children in Milam County. Treasurer Richard Williams noted funds may still arrive for two more days.
The Sharks hold nine wins and three losses to pace the Summer Bowling League. Beavers and Wildcats follow with eight wins and four losses, while Tigers, Bulldogs, Lions, Coons and Kittens trail with seven to three wins down to three to nine losses. High team score is 670 by the Sharks, 634 by the Beavers, 614 by the Sharks. Individual high three game series go to Henry Schattle 522, Rudolph Richter 495, Doc Spears 427. High single games are Schattle 199, Spears 182, Richter 180.
Joe Humplik wins first prize with 15 points at the Cameron Alley tournament. Leo Hollas and Pete Susak tie for second with 14 points each under the Peterson Point system. Dr. John Boyce serves as score keeper and foul judge for eight entrants.
An obituary notes a Cameron resident who lived through frontier era conflicts with Indians and a Pecos River buffalo hunting stint. He married Susie A. Smith in 1887, celebrated 57 years, and died in 1944. Surviving relatives include Verna O Bryant, Gene Muse, John Worcester, Charlie Worcester, Mrs Crouch, Mrs McLane, and Cecil Worcester. He retired from his Market.
About 40 years ago he ran a shop and lived with daughter Mrs McLane for the last decade. Surviving relatives include brother D B Worcester of Chr iesman aged 94, ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers named were John Muse Homer McLane Walter Wallace Ted Kuehl Carl Black Narvie Caperton Grady Aller and Neal Dodson.
The Local Board No. 92 of the Selective Service will operate from the Citizens National Bank Building starting Tuesday May 4 on the second floor. Access is from the Main Street entrance and registrants or others may contact board personnel at the new location from that date.
Dr. John B. Bryson, director of Milam County Health Unit, reports the week ending April 30 saw 10 cases of strept throat, five of gonorrhea, four of pertussis, two of measles, and two of mumps. Overall illnesses declined significantly over the past week.
Roy M. Wright a Cameron area farmer and Hilliard S. Thomas of Citizens National Bank joined about 275 bankers and 300 farmers visiting the Ralston Purina research farm at Gray Summit Missouri on April 26. They toured the research laboratories mills and headquarters in St. Louis and heard Purina officials discuss local financing for meat milk and egg production. The Purina farm spanning 738 acres is devoted entirely to research and draws visitors from across the United States and abroad.
A six pound thirteen and a half ounce girl named Carol Ann was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hood Jr. of Rockdale at 9 06 a m on Thursday April 29 at St Edward Hospital.
Mr. Allen a Yarrellton lodge member for over 50 years leaves four children Grady Dempsey of Cameron Bill Allen of Freeport and Mrs Lula Wilkerson of Yarrellton. He has about 20 grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday at 3 p.m. at Marek Burns Chapel with Rev A F Russell officiating. Burial followed at Walkers Creek Cemetery under Yarrellton Masonic Lodge direction.
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