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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
1
Wiley Loughmiller principal reports only 78 children registered and 42 on the census did not appear. A new registration date is set for Friday May 14 from 2 30 to 3 45 p m. Parents are urged to bring birth certificates and vaccination records.
Eighteen year old registrants listed with Local Board No. 92 in Cameron Texas for April include Billy Ray White Minerva James Charles Shorts Baileyville L O Moore Gause Henry Clyde Knights Cameron Leland Wesley Taylor Buckholts Richard Clifton Jenness Cameron Charles Douglas Donaho Burlington Hubert Edward Debose and others noted on page 7.
Officials urge farmers with available acreage to plant Gastor castor beans as rains improve prospects. About 400 acres signed up with hopes for 1000 acres total. A new combine-ready bean requires less manual labor and combines will be available at harvest time.
Red Cross Disaster Advisory Committee will survey registered cases later this week to decide on direct financial aid. About 15 people from Gause Minerva and Salty seek relief after last week’s winds. Shelter food and necessities are being supplied, regardless of aid decisions. Henry Anthis of Milano was in town Saturday.
Milam County health officials announce May TB X-ray visits at four sites Thorndale Cameron Rockdale Buckholts with daily 8:30 to 5:30 hours. aim to screen 7 000 people. prior turnout was 27 percent of 24 000. free X-rays, reports issued, prizes donated by local businesses to participants.
Milam County District Clerk Grady Allen, the incumbent, has announced his candidacy for re election in the Democratic Primary set for Saturday July 24. Born and raised in Milam County, Allen emphasizes service to the people in this office.
Louis J. Raska announces his candidacy for the Democratic primary for commissioner of Precinct 2. A Milam County resident for 45 years, 25 years in Precinct 2, he cites familiarity with local roads and residents. He is married to Irene.
W W Markham announces bid for reelection to Milam County Precinct No 2 Commissioner. He cites progress in road improvements and applauds county citizens cooperation during his past term. The notice references the Democratic Primary on July 24, 1954 and directs readers to see Markham page 7 for more.
State Highway engineer Walter Ruff says work on Highway 36 from Cameron to Rogers toward Temple is about 75 percent done. Asphalt is laid toward Rogers, with completion expected in 55 to 40 days depending on weather and trucks. The route is being rebuilt on the old bed for safety, with curves eliminated and hills cut to improve sight lines along the full length to Cameron.
Robert Bob Nelson announces his bid for Milam County attorney in the Democratic primary. He resides at 312 West Fifth Street Cameron and currently practices law in Rockdale.
Milam County Democratic Executive Committee mailed expense statements to candidates. County offices file with the County Clerk, others with the Secretary of State. First statements due on or before May 25. June meeting will set filing fee assessments. Sworn statements due every 20 days per Texas Election Code.
Joe R. Luce, 66, prominent Milam County rancher and stockman, died Friday at Newton Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was a Milam County native. Survived by his widow, two brothers Floyd and De lause Luce of San Angelo, and two sisters Dewey Markham of San Angelo and Mrs. Frank Marino of New York.
The Cameron Golf Tournament will be held Sunday at the Country Club with four flights of play finishing the day. A noon barbecue for participants and spectators accompanies an entry fee of 3.50 for golfers and 1.50 for non golfers. Participants come from Waco Marlin Temple Austin Bryan San Marcos Hearne Corsicana and other Central Texas towns. Dr C G Swift and William Wallace lead preliminary arrangements with Ed Manning and Jack Prescott as co chairmen.
Funeral services set for 3 p m Saturday May 8 at the Chapel of Green Funeral Home with Rev A F Russell pastor First Baptist Church officiating. Burial planned in Oak Hill Cemetery.
A team from the Naval Research Laboratory plans travel to Sweden to observe the total solar eclipse on June 30, 1954, enhancing solar research and data collection during the event.
Hinton H. Pruett announces his bid for a second term as Milam County Superintendent of Schools. He notes he has no opposition and thanks residents for support while stressing the county education system serves over five thousand children and aims to continue improving local schooling.
Yee High School Band led by Francis Cox earned first division ratings in concert and sight reading at the Region III Band Contest in Waco on May 7 and 8. Cameron musicians collected eight first division ratings and four second division ratings among ensembles and solos, including Kay Cox and Jimmye Rae Colburn.
Richard Moseley was elected president of the new P T A for the coming year at Yee High School library. Officers include Mrs A W McCullin first vice president Albert Horst Coronet second vice president Miss Lois Randolph treasurer Mrs Jack DuBois secretary and Mrs Dana Kestenbaum corresponding secretary. Mary Lawrence's first grade class won five dollars for the most attending parents.
Cpl Jodie Hunde of Houston returned from Korea and is on a thirty day leave. He visited Mr and Mrs A F Hunde with Marvin Horelica and Mr and Mrs Joe Hundle and their son over the weekend.
Farmers, ranchers and business leaders welcomed 1.75 inches of rain over the local area this week. The storm total reached 6.83 inches for 1954, easing drought conditions and aiding summer crops. a tornado warning was issued but no tornadoes occurred. Highway deaths linked to the week’s weather were reported.
Reverend Jim McKeown, library board representative, warns patience wanes as work slows. He estimates four to six years to finish if the pace continues and appeals for more volunteers to help catalog and finish the library by the end of May. Contact Mrs. Jim Miller for details on volunteering times.
Local Yee High School 1944 graduate Bill Black announced he will open his law office in the former Judge Watson’s office above the First National Bank Building. After Navy service of two and a half years he earned a BBA at Baylor in 1948, marking a diversified career path.
Dr George Bowman announced Cameron Lions Club reservations for two Cameron girls to attend the Texas Lions Camp for Crippled Children in the hill country near Kerrville. The Texas Lions Camp serves over 22000 crippled children statewide and offers a suitable site, climate, and scenery. Janice LaNette Simecek, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred, noted.
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