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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
7
Cameron fire losses since January 1, 1947, exceed the 1946 total. Fire Marshall John P. Eanes cites a first quarter bill of $14,431.65 and warns against burning waste near structures, urging metal containers to reduce fires and help maintain a good fire record.
Mr and Mrs R E Edmondson of Edenberg spend vacation in Cameron visiting Mrs Emma Moore and friends. Mr Edmondson works for Vallet Transit Company in that city. Phone your news items to 282.
The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and remanded the Lee Johnson assault with intent to murder case from District Court. Johnson was convicted by a jury and sentenced to two years in Texas prison. the offense occurred at Oasis Inn on Highway 36 near the Milam Burleson county line.
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Moseley and family recently hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Pugh of Beaumont, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Pugh of Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pugh of Rockdale, plus Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Pugh, Mr. and Mrs. Goodhue Rogers, and Mrs. Alice Pugh from Cameron.
A group of industrial experts favors the small town for industry over big cities citing better housing pleasanter living and more wholesome recreation opportunities.
Government proposes a four dollar weekly increase plus concessions averaging about sixty four cents for long line workers. Unions accept in some areas while American Telephone and Telegraph rejects the plan, with federal conciliators predicting a speedy settlement. In New York 18 000 traffic operators and 12 000 maintenance workers prepare to return to work Monday, while Chicago accounting staff and other locals also edge toward restarting duties.
St Louis May 12 The Southwestern Bell Telephone company said a final offer to end the five week strike covers a wage increase of four dollars a week for 42000 non supervisory employees and higher starting and top rates The company expects union officials to study the proposal after two meetings and a four hour postponement while Federal conciliator A E Johnson reviews the union demand for a five dollar weekly raise and other points The strikers held two meetings with D L McCowen and John L Crull reporting on talks progress
Julius Niblett was fined $100 plus costs in county court after pleading guilty to pistol packing. Officers arrested him here for carrying a weapon without authority and without defense. Judge Dan Tyson imposed the $100 fine and costs promptly.
An exhibit at Cameron Ice Cream Company features Dan Wallace of Archer City with landscapes and skies praised by critics. Wallace, who suffered a stroke and painted from bed, created a remarkable body of work under hardship and now offers pieces for sale alongside his Cameron relatives Walter Wallace and local canvases.
Local Cameron gallery feature spotlights a rising Texas artist displaying a collection of canvases at the Cameron Ice Cream Company. Visitors are invited to view the works and meet the artist during the exhibition.
Friends report Milton Winfield son of Adolph and Mrs Winfield ill at home in Cameron. Representative A N Green returns for weekend seeks favorable Sandy Land Experiment Station Bill sponsored this session. Station planned for Eastern Milam county. Mrs Sue Baird of Houston visiting the Pratts this week.
Mr and Mrs Wiley Mangum and son Wiley Jr of Austin and Tom Graves of San Antonio spent Mother’s Day here with Mrs Graves and her mother Mrs George Mangum.
Mrs. James Brogdon of Waco and Mrs. Stella Cass of El Paso were guests of Mrs. Preston Graves for the weekend, enjoying hospitality and social time together in Texas.
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