Ambriz Family Survives. Large Kin in Ben Arnold Area
Survivors include husband Joe Ambez of Ben Arnold, six sons all named Ambriz with Ben Arnold ties, a daughter Con suela Ambriz, a brother Ed Munoz of Burlington, and four sisters from Killeen Cameron and Bryan. Visiting relatives listed from Buckholts Cameron Temple and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ambez
Ben Arnold
Jesse Ambriz
Julius Ambriz
Juan Ambriz
Fredrico Ambriz
Alfredo Ambriz
Joe Ambriz
Consuela Ambriz
Ed Munoz
Burlington
Amada Robledo
Killeen
Jesusa Vega
Cameron
Lupe Arrendo
Bryan
Francisca Estrada
Carol Ann Matula Named President Yoe FHA Chapter
Carol Ann Matula was named president of the Yoe FHA chapter. Mary Ellen Richter served as reporter as Ruth Matyastik presided at the May 2 meeting in the Yoe High Gym. Officers for the coming year were chosen and a credit given to the Easter Crippled Childrens Drive participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Richter
FHA
Ruth Matyastik
Yoe
Imelda Hanel
Carol Matula
Rita Ried
Anita Trdy
Gloria Harber
Frances Hubnik
Bookkeeping
Parlementarian
Wilma Baldridge
Sgt
Rita Moran
Janice Bridges
Bernice Zarosky
Elizabeth Newton
Galveston
FFA
FYUA
V. F Voglesang
Emil Hollas
Dorene
Davilla Hit By 80MPH Windstorm
A windstorm of about 80 miles per hour struck Davilla around 7 p.m. Friday, damaging roughly 75 percent of the town’s buildings. Witnesses described the gust as a white-smoke-like plume moving along the ground, and the storm lasted about three minutes. The Christian church and the remaining structures suffered damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Spiegel
Davilla
Christian Church
Structures Damaged in Auditorium and Church Destruction
A school auditorium and gym roof were blown off, and the Methodist church suffered severe damage requiring demolition. Several homes including the Garrett, Duncum, Walker, Burns properties, and the Tabernacle used for summer revivals were destroyed or heavily damaged. The Tabernacle blew into Clyde Moore's home, causing major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Garrett
Joe Duncum
Edwin Walker
Grandma Burns
Tabernacle
Clyde Moore
Mrs A Williams Dies at Daughter's Home in Salem
Mrs Addie Williams 68 died at her daughter Mrs Floyd Spivey's home in the Salem Community Sunday May 8 after a long illness. She had long lived in Milam County. Funeral services were set for Powers Funeral Chapel at 4 p m Monday May 9 with burial at Green's Funeral Home in Rosebud until service time. Survivors include four daughters D M Hamilton Mrs Wesley Powell Mrs Floyd Spivey of New Salem and Mrs Faye Manning of Waco three sons H R and Ernest Williams of Waco and John Wayne Williams plus brothers and sisters and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Williams
Floyd Spivey
Salem
Williams
Milam County
Powers
Green
Rosebud
D. M. Hamilton
Wesley Powell
New Salem
Faye Manning
Waco
H. R
Ernest Williams
John Wayne Williams
Snar Strings
Cox Brothers
Jim Dex . Dodson
Bentley
Dadsverva
Even Dodson
Maysfield
George Dodson
Monahans
J. T. Crawford
Roanoke
Willie Phipps
Jones Prairie
Robert Ward
Rogers
Ermie Edmonds
Texas City
Thurmon Dodson
Milano 4 Hers Set for Belton Camp
Milano 4 H club members voted to attend the Belton camp on August 2 and 3. Alice Hughes collected names and addresses for camp correspondence as Frances Hoffman presided and Grace Parrett led roll with two absentees. Diana McNiel conducted pledge prayer and motto, and Open Up Your Heart was sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Louise Mitcham
Milano
Alice Hughes
Belton
Frances Hoffman
Grace Parrett
Diana McNiel
More Cover Crops Here In 1954 Than In Any Year
Farmers Home Administration reports that borrowers grew more winter cover crops in 1954 than in any year since 1949. State Director Walter T. McKay attributes the rise to program support and farmer adoption across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home Administration
Walter T. McKay
Farmers Home Administra
Soil Building and Winter Grazing Programs Boost Yields
FHA officials report that moisture limits curtailed some areas but eastern and Gulf regions secured good stands of legumes and small grains. Early plans with borrowers funded winter grazing crops, improving soil and boosting 1955 cash crop yields. County supervisor Frank Bridges notes heavier, higher quality calves from soil building efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
FHA
McKay
Frank Bridges
Milam
Burleson
Mrs Brady Hosts Formal Party For Local Graduates
Mrs. Leon Brady entertained sixteen graduating seniors and their dates at a Saturday night party at her ranch home near Buckholt. Marion Fuchs and Inell Tomascek were honored guests as the class colors blue and gold influenced flowers and decorations. Guests danced in the breeze way under hurricane lamps and blue tapers while talisman roses and ferns centered the refreshment table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Fuchs
Inell Tomascek
Leon Brady
Buckholt
1st Lt W T Hanes Arrives At African Air Force Base
First Lieutenant W T Hanes Jr has reached Ben Guerer Air Force Base in Marrakesh French Morocco North Africa after previous duty in Albuquerque New Mexico He left his family with his parents in Houston then departed by air for his new posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hanes
African Air Force Base
W. T. Hanes, Jr
Ben Guerer Air Force Base
Marakesh
French Morocco
North Africa
Africa
Hanes
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Houston
Victor Bouldin
St. Hanes
112 Year Old Confederate Veteran to Attend Temple Event
Colonel Walter Williams a 112 year old Texas Civil War veteran and Hood Brigade member will attend Temple's Santa Fe Diamond Day on June 29. Known near Franklin as Uncle Walt he is grandfather to Mrs. Gus McLain and Mrs. Gene Blake and one of three living Confederate veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Williams
Texas
Gus McLain
Gene Blake
Temple
Santa Fe
Franklin
Walt
Hood Brigade
Retail Merchants Of Texas To Meet in Galveston
The sth annual business conference and credit sales clinic of the Retail Merchants Association of Texas and affiliated units runs May 22 to 24 in Galveston. Joe C. Denson reports a large local merchant delegation will attend. Two convention sessions include a panel discussion and officers’ election. Buccaneer Hotel serves as convention HQ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
Retail Merchants Association of Texas
Joe C. Denson
Denson
Buccaneer Hotel
Galveston
Milam Farm Bureau to Present Civil Defense Program
Milam County Farm Bureau will host a Civil Defense program at the general membership meeting on Thursday May 19 1955 at 8 pm in the C Hope High School Auditorium. Ralph Husted State Relations Representative of the American National Red Cross will speak sharing Red Cross disaster planning for Texas and Civil Defense beyond war addressing floods tornadoes and fires. President John A Smith urges Milam County residents to attend and learn how to protect families and friends in a disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Smith
Milam County Farm Bureau
C.hope High School
Ralph Husted
American National Red Cross
State Civil Defense Council
State of Texas
Texas
Smith
Milam Count
Home Garden Club Meeting At Mrs. S. S. Hickman Home
Mrs. S. S. Hickman hosted a Home and Garden Club gathering Tuesday afternoon. Spring flowers adorned the rooms while Mrs. E. B. Yager presided over the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Garden Club
S. S. Hickman
Club Meeting Welcomes Two New Members
In a brief business session Mrs. R. K. Fontaine led the gathering while Mrs. Robert Glenn read "One Magic Morning." Ice cream and cookies were served to twelve members and two guests, Mrs. W. J. Fontaine and Mrs. W. R. B. Hughes, welcomed as new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Fontaine
Robert Glenn
W. J. Fontaine
W. R. B. Hughes
Final Rites For Mrs. Mary Ambriz Held Tuesday
Funeral services for 49 year old Mrs. Mary Ambriz were held at 3 30 p m Tuesday May 10 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Terraya of Waco officiating Burial followed in the church cemetery Marek Burns funeral directors had charge of arrangements She died in Cameron for unknown causes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ambriz
Our Lady of Guadelupe Catholic Church
Father Terraya
Waco
Marek Burns
Ambriz
Cameron
Safe place to keep valuables in a safety deposit box
A compact notice promotes using a safety deposit box at Citizens National Bank, highlighting safety and FDIC membership as assurances for securing valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens National Bank
FDIC
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vince Krupicka
Buckholts
W. J. Krupicka
R. C. Gallier
Albinia Tepera
A R. Pfannstiel
A F. Vvybiral
B. F. Krupicka
A. J. Krupicka
Carol Ann Matula
A. Williams
Fidelity Union Life
A. L
Raymond
Cameron and Vicinity
North Houston
Cameron, Texas
L. van Perkins
Dist
Mgr
Mrs. Brady
Retail Merchants of
Milam Farm Bureau
Robert Parrish
Beltone
Cami
R. H. Higgings CO
Waco, Texas
St. St. Street
Billups Supreme
Billups
Billup
Temple, Texas
Casonne
Eos
Wi. S. E
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