German Children Arrive to Make Home With Falls Co Couple
In Dallas a farm family Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Weaver meet three German siblings Erma Elsie and Forest Kunkel aged thirteen twelve and nine who arrive to join them in Durango Falls County Texas. The children's mother Mrs. Kunkel died after seeking aid to free her children from Russia occupied Germany. After years of red tape the Weavers brought the trio to America and sacrificed much to do so.
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Dallas
Leo Kunkel
Europe
Paula Gotett
Weisbaden
America
Weaver
Deputy Vaughan Back on Job After Hospital Recovery
Deputy Sheriff Will Vaughan returned to the office for a few hours on Tuesday after an operation at Torbett Hospital in Marlin. Friends in Cameron expressed happiness at his improvement and recovery progress.
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Will Vaughan
Vaughan
Torbett Hospital
Marlin
Cameron
Misses Norma Gee and Billy Mae Lunsford Confined With Measles
Two local women, Norma Gee and Billy Mae Lunsford, remain at home this week due to measles, with health authorities monitoring their condition and advising rest and isolation.
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Norma Gee
Billy Mae Lunsford
Constable Fred Gantt Moves Through Cameron on Business
Constable Fred Gantt of Thorndale was in Cameron on business last Wednesday, carrying out official duties and visiting local offices.
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Fred Gantt
Thorndale
Cameron
Trailblazer of Texas Roads Walter Newton Seen Every County Seat
Walter Newton of Cameron a bank vice president has driven through all 254 Texas county seats plus 48 states and most Canadian provinces. His wife documents the travels with a photo collection missing two courthouses Eagle Pass and Bay City. Newton credits safety to caution and stays eager for new trips using the Texas Almanac as his guide.
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Texas
Walter Newton
Citizens National Bank
Cameron
Newton
Cameron Bank
Bank
Eagle Pass
Maverick County
Bay City
Matagorda County
Alaska
Mexico
Cuba
Barr and Sandwith Visit Kansas Families
Mr and Mrs Charles Barr of Independence Kansas and Mrs Alfred Sandwith and son Carl of Parsons Kansas visit the homes of Mrs F E Jackson Sr Mr and Mrs F E Jackson Jr and Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson Sr and son Fred Jr in a Kansas gathering with multiple host households.
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Charles Barr
Independence
Kansas
Alfred Sandwith
Carl
Parsons
F. E. Jackson
Fred Jackson
Fred, Jr
Dick Depew Visits Family Here Over Weekend
Dick Depew of Houston spent the weekend with his family in the area, enjoying time together and local sights. The visit highlighted brief family reunion and socializing during the weekend.
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Dick Depew
Houston
Beatrice Michalka Receives Honors at UT
Beatrice Michalka daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Michalka earned one of three Pan Hellenic scholarships for scholastic achievement. The presentation occurred Friday night May 6 at the Swing Out ceremonies at the University of Texas. She also received the Kappa Kappa Gamma Donna Dellinger award.
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Beatrice Michalka
W. J. Michalka
University of Texas
Michalka
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Donna Dellinger
Miss Michalka Receives Delta Phi Epsilon Award
A Yee High School graduate from the class of 1947, Miss Michalka earned Summa Cum Laude honors this past semester and Delta Phi Epsilon award last year. She plans to enter the University next fall as a senior to complete her degree.
Clarkson Community Visitor J A Blasienz
J A Blasienz of Clarkson was in town as a business visitor for a day this week.
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J. A. Blasienz
Clarkson
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Falls Co
Servel
Lone Star Gas Company
W. O. Newton
Thomas Turner
The
Dallas News
DU Pont “Dulux
I TV
Matula
B. M. McMillion
Cameron, Texas
Buckholts, Texas
Ay Paints
Buick
Buick Headquarters
John Muse Motor Company
North Fannin
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