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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
14
An argument over a quarter led to George Green and Tommy Lee Jones, both residents of Cameron, suffering serious knife wounds and being admitted to Newtons Hospital on Thursday night. Officers say aggravated assault charges will be filed against both suspects.
The Milano Senior Class and chaperones left May 6 for Lake Texoma and traveled through southern Oklahoma to Durant and Hot Springs Arkansas. They toured sights including an observation tower and the world’s largest alligator farm, enjoyed meals and a hotel stay, then returned to Milano after 1,050 miles with no incidents.
Camerons Council of Church Women met in the First Presbyterian Church basement on Friday May 7 for their annual May Fellowship luncheon. Mrs. Jim McKeown served as president and welcomed attendees while Mrs. Bess Triggs led the main program on Christian Women as stewards in economic life citizens and neighbors. The worship program followed with messages from several organizers and a closing prayer by Mrs. McKeown.
Community notes recount a Mothers Day weekend visit by local families and a club meeting chaired by Mrs. Graham Gillis. PMA Cotton Measuring begins Monday, surveying 1,800 farms across about 65,000 acres with expected county yield over 20,000 bales if normal rain and harvest patterns hold.
L W Kemp discussed a revised roll of San Jacin to personnel at the History Club gathering held at Miss Clara Thomas home. The noted historian spoke on many facets of the makeup of the men in General Sam Houston army highlighting details from the compiled roster.
Mrs Ray Schorhoeft and Mr and Mrs J F Hodges directed a Burlington 4-H dress revue at the public school featuring 16 members modeling outfits. First through fourth graders performed a musical program with judges Gereva Mason Alice Hughes and Charlie Litzman. Judy Krause won first place.
Conn Miller 72 died Friday at St Edward Hospital. Born December 14 1881 in Pendleton Texas his funeral services were held Sunday with local clergy and community members in attendance.
Miller, a retired Santa Fe Railroad telegraph operator for about 38 years, dies. Funeral services were set for 3 p.m. Sunday May 9 at First Baptist Church with Rev. A F Russell officiating. Burial followed at Hill Crest Cemetery in Temple, under Marek Burns Funeral Directors. Survivors include his widow Mary, son Cyrus of Austin, brother Firm of Pendleton, five sisters Z A Russell N S Draughon E O Caldwell J D Quine Lous Spires, and two grandchildren.
Groundwork for the Tex as Company service station at the Crockett corner with the new highway begins Monday. Nearby residents watch progress as groundwork nears completion.
Maggie Williams leads the O. J. Thomas High School senior class in a May schedule featuring a baccalaureate at 3 p.m. May 23 and a commencement program at 8 p.m. May 28 with the theme What is the Right Education. Principal CU L Sadberry will diploma 17 graduates, as the choir and seniors perform You'll Never Walk Alone under Ruth Finley.
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