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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1947

Page

8

BeLL SYSTEM 10 MAKE FIRST SALARY MOVE

George C. Gephart of Southwestern Bell announced a cash offer at a meeting with Southwestern Telephone Workers union reps. Union president D. L. McGowen reaffirmed a $6 weekly wage demand, while the union set aside $25,000 to aid hardship cases among strikers. Federal Mediator A. E. Johnson and McGowen anticipated a settlement by weekend or early next week. About 600 workers in the area are affected though nonunion lines would not cross the picket lines.

ST. Louis George C. Gephart Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Southwestern Telephone Workers Union D. L. McGowen McGowen A. E. Johnson Gordon E. Sallee American Union of Telephone Workers

Neumeyers Spend Mother's Day With Kitzlers

Mr and Mrs Oscar Neumeyer of Houston visited Mrs and Mrs R A Kitzler and their daughter for Mother's Day, sharing time with her parents.

Oscar Neumeyer Houston R. A. Kitzler

Cameron Ice Cream Company Wears Bright New Look

The Cameron Ice Cream Company reopened after renovation and a fresh paint job brightening the store facing the square from the west block. Clyde Greenlees, owner, received praise for the improved storefront as face lifting of commercial row continues, with several aging buildings seen as promising developments.

Cameron Ice Cream Company Clyde Greenlees Greenlees

Hot Weather Moves Into Cameron As Summer Turns Corner

Forecasters warn Cameron of continuing heat and high humidity as summer fully arrives. The forecast predicts stubborn heat with lingering clouds clearing, bringing scorched earth conditions and uncomfortable afternoons for residents this week.

Cameron

Beauford Jester Misses Bridge Opening Spars in Program

Governor Beauford Jester will not attend the Little River half million dollar bridge opening due to a prior engagement. The event plan shifts as the Chamber of Commerce and local officials scramble to confirm a substitute speaker and correct the muddled program before Saturday.

Beauford Little River Herald Chamber of Commerce

Five Families Seek Furnished Housing in Cameron

The Cameron Chamber of Commerce appeals to home and apartment owners for five furnished apartments for five couples with children arriving for important development work. An emergency request asks owners with space to list it, urging immediate contact with L. W. McDermott at the Right Hotel.

Chamber of Commerce L. W. McDermott

Matula Family Visited In Taylor On Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Matula and their daughter were seen visiting in Taylor on Sunday, according to local observations.

Louis Matula Taylor Sunday

River near flood stage at Cameron after heavy rainfall

Little River neared flood level at Cameron early Saturday as excessive rain in the San Gabriel watershed caused the rise. By 9 am the river stood at 27 feet near a 29 foot flood stage, with limited overflow expected unless more rain arrives. Cooler weather forecast for Saturday night and Sunday.

Little Cameron San Gabriel Community Public Service Company

Raymond S Beard buried in Milano after Cameron service

Raymond S Beard former Cameron resident died at his son Garland Beard’s home in Linton Texas. He was 1885 born in Milano and buried at the old Milano home after funeral at First Methodist Church in Milano with Green Funeral Home in charge. Survived by widow, son Garland Beard, daughter Verna Beth Williams, two grandchildren Glenn Williams Jr and Mary Ann Beard, and brother J S Beary.

Raymond S. Beard Garland Beard Linton Texas Milam County Green Funeral Home Cameron Milano Beard Federal Farm Loan Bank Bryan Production Credit Association Credit Association Verna Beth Williams First Methodist Church The Maurice Grove Brownsville First Christian Church Mr. Beard Amanda Hurt Glenn Wiliams, Jr Mary Ann Beard J. S. Bearn Brenham

Ray Lymon Green Recovering After Street Accident

Ray Lymon Green, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Green Jr., is at home recovering from a severe leg wound after being struck by a car while pushing a bicycle along East 23rd Street. The injury required more than 70 stitches and was treated at Dr. Leland Denson’s clinic.

Ray Lymon Green Leland Green, Jr East 23Rd Street Billy Hanes W. T. Hanes Ray Lymon Hanes Leland Denson Ray Simon

Unruly Weather Throws Off Forecast Across Regions

Unstable conditions bring rain sun and storms with cooler nights likely. Warm days and cool nights expected with high humidity. Rain falls near Abilene while East Texas may see showers. The upper Panhandle eyes 50s as Dawson County reports tornado toll Sunday.

Abilene East Texas Upper Panhandle Dawson County

Batte Sr. Recovers From Eye Operation

Friends statewide note R L Batte Sr. has recovered enough from his eye operation to be up and about at times after several weeks of illness.

R. L. Batte, Sr

17 New Patients At Newton Memorial Hospital

Newton Memorial Hospital reports 17 new patients admitted. Among them are Mrs. Louis Faichtinger Mrs. Lena Wise Will Cook Mrs. O D Springer a surgical patient Mrs. Paul Folt from Ft Worth a surgical patient Mrs. Frank Griffin L E Morgan G M Eidson Mrs. Susie Howard of Rose Bud Hattie Taplin Katie Johnson of Temple Mrs. Katie York Mrs. Effie Miller Mrs. Gertrude Gilliland Henry T Hutto Vince Stocklas and Mrs A A Weems.

Louis Faichtinger Lena Wise Will Cook O. D. Springer Paul Folt Ft. Worth Frank Griffin L. E. Morgan G. M. Eidson Susie Howard Rosebud Hattie Taplin Katie Johnson Temple Katie York Effie Miller Gertrude Gilliland Henry T. Hutto Vince Stocklas A. A. Weems Newton Memorial Hospital

Floyd W. Stork Makes Cameron Trip on Justice of Peace Act

Buckholts Justice of the Peace Floyd W. Stork completed a business trip to Cameron on Saturday under the Justice of Peace Act.

Floyd W. Stork Buckholts Cameron

Traveler Edgar Wilson Detours Through Cameron En Route to Austin

Edgar Wilson of Coleman and former Rural Route carrier visited Cameron briefly with friends during his trip to Austin. The stop highlighted social ties as he journeys between Texas cities.

Edgar Wilson Coleman Cameron Austin

Families Visit Publisher's Kin Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs W A White of Nixon and Mr and Mrs Royce Bomer of Three Rivers arrived in Cameron early Saturday for a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs J B White and other relatives. Mrs White is publisher J B White's mother in law and sister of Mrs Bomer. Mrs White was recently a patient in Newton.

W. A. White Nixon Royce Bomer Three Rivers Cameron J. B. White

Oliver Family Hosts Weekend Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Oliver welcomed weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Toland of San Antonio Miss Mau dine Oliver Toland of Baylor University and Perham Oliver of Houston to their home.

W. M. Toland San Antonio Maudine Oliver Toland Baylord University Perham Oliver Houston

McGehee Family Visit Expected In Houston Area

Mr and Mrs Nathan McGehee of Houston are due to visit late this week with his sisters Mr and Mrs Joe Denson and Miss Alice McGehee and George McGehee and wife.

Nathan McGehee Houston Joe Denson Alice McGehee George McGehee

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