National Home Demonstration Club Week Banquet Honors Edna Triggs
Milam County clubwomen hosted a banquet with the Milam County Commissioners Court on May 3 in Cameron. The event honored the late Edna W. Triggs, founder of local Home Demonstration and 4-H work, and featured remarks by Eloise Johnson and local extension leaders. Twelve clubs were represented, with a candle lighting for Triggs’s daughter Mrs. Eloise Johnson symbolizing her mother’s lasting influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Home Demonstration Club
Milam County Club
Commissioner’s Court
Edna W. Triggs
Milam Coffee Shop
County Home Demonstration Council
Bernice Charles
Hugh Wimberley
Forrest Grove Club
C. G. Muston
Liberty
Triggs
Milam County
Denton County
Extension Service
Jones Prairie Club
Home Demonstration Candlelight Tribute To Edna Triggs
Mrs. Johnson passed lighted candles to symbolize collective effort in Home Demonstration work while Edna W. Triggs was saluted for inspiring better farm life. Speeches followed from Miss Bracher Mr. Banzaff and others with Tomato Club memories. Piano by Margaret Angell and a farewell chorus ended the gathering with a spiced ham and dessert menu.
Killeen Man Charged With Fast Driving At Buckholts
Jose C. Gomez of Killeen was charged in Buckholts Justice of Peace court with reckless driving after a 2 15 AM double curve crash. His 1941 Ford Sedan rolled when he braked while speeding. Passenger Arthur Cardenas, also of Killeen, was treated for minor injuries at Newton Memorial.
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Jose C. Gomez
Killeen
Justice of Peace Court
Buckholts
Gomez
Arthuro Cardenas
Newton Memorial
Miss Clara Matula Visits Relatives in Temple
Miss Clara Matula visited relatives in Temple this past Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Matula
Milano Man Makes Progress In Veteran's Agriculture Class
Thelston Morgan of Milano joined the Milano Veteran's Agriculture Class on June 1 1947 and plans a fourth year. He owns 164 acres, is purchasing another 60, grows truck crops like tomatoes and melons, and expands into livestock with pasture and home grown feed. He works with the Taylor Soil Conservation District and Milam County Agricultural Conservation Association to improve soil fertility, uses self feeders for hogs, vaccinating and spraying for parasites, and benefits from rural electrification including an electric water pump as he learns to boost yields and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelston Morgan
Milano
Thelston
Milam County
Taylor Soil Conservation District
Milam County Agricultural
Texas Prison Board Approves 1951 52 Budget
The Texas Prison Board approved a 1951 1952 budget of 5 444 256 to submit to the Legislature in January. The rise of 468 000 funds salary increases and new hires. Chairman W C Windsor says guards and picket men will see sliding scale raises up to 50 a month. Guards would earn 1800 yearly minimum to 2400 maximum while picket men remain 1385 to 150 monthly.
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Texas Prison Board
W. C. Windsor
Tyler
Engagement announced for Aileen Hollas and Douglas Beck
Mr and Mrs Richard Hollas announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Aileen to Douglas Beck son of Mr and Mrs Henry Beck of Temple The marriage will take place July 6 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hollas
Aileen
Douglas Beck
Henry Beck
Temple
Sunday Guests at D. M. Pratt Home Update
Sunday visitors at the D. M. Pratt residence included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Patchen and two sons of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Pratt of Milano, Mr. and Mrs. George Schoenberg of Somerville, James Woodson Pratt of Austin, and Miss June Pruett of Rockdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Pratt
Jack Patchen
Houston
C. F. Pratt
Milano
George Schoenberg
Somerville
James Woodson Pratt
Austin
June Pruett
Rockdale
Cameron welcomes Ben Arnold business visitor
C. F. Nolte, a Ben Arnold businessman, visited Cameron on Wednesday this week and was warmly received by local residents and business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Nolte
Ben Arnold
Cameron
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eloise T. Johnson
A&m College
Margaret Bracher
Bertie Alford
Joe D. Bass
Burial Insurance
Marek - Burns Burial Association
Cameron, Texas
Henry J. Taylor
ABC Network
Buick
Fisher
John Muse Motor Company
North Fannin
E. A. Camp
E. B. Camp
Leo Lnake Drug Store
ALLIS
Chalmers
W. P. Matyastik
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