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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
1
The Senior Class at Yee High School will graduate 67 on May 31. There are 40 girls and 27 boys. Elba Jean Colburn is valedictorian, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Colburn of Cameron. Salutatorian is Josephine Matocha. The list includes 40 girls and 27 boys with detailed names for both genders.
Miss Colburn is the senior class valedictorian and will graduate Tuesday night May 31. She plans to teach and attend North Texas State Teachers College to major in Education. A Cameron resident, she has been active in band and student affairs and will address administrative phases of local schools in the valedictory.
Six people were critically injured when a Southern Pacific passenger train struck their car at a Brenham crossing at 9 49 am. The victims include Will B. Sisson and family members from Monroe City and Lake Jackson. The incident occurred as the party traveled to Rosebud after a death message.
May 17 volunteers comb the swollen Bosque River near Hico to find E. C. Allison Jr. who plunged from a 50 foot bridge collapse while hauling cattle to Fort Worth. He surfaced once then vanished as swift current hampered search efforts. Spectators watched along muddy banks desperate for a sign.
Mr D H Hightower and wife and their daughter Kathleen of Houston spent the weekend with Mrs G T Hightower, visiting relatives and sharing time together.
Mr and Mrs Carl M Smith welcomed twin boys born Mother's Day Sunday May 8 at St David Hospital Austin Mother Mil dred Pressley of Cameron is the mother The twins Christopher Mark and Charles Michael weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces and 6 pounds 4 ounces The grandparents are Harold B Pressley and spouse of Hoyte
Private funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. for Baby Mayes infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Mayes of Hearne. She was born May 9, 1949 and died May 10. Rev. H. J. Eastland officiated and burial followed in Norwood cemetery. Survivors include her parents a sister Katherine Louise five aunts in Lubbock Cameron Branchville and Port Sullivan.
Mrs A L Peterson of Yoakum visited her mother in Cameron over the weekend, returning home with family notes and a report of pleasant weather during the trip.
Miss Matocha, second ranking student in the Senior Class of 1949, will give the salutatory address at Commencement on Tuesday night May 31. A Cameron girl, she is 67 in the class, plans college in art, and has been a band member and Senior Class Secretary.
Vogelsang Public School students and teacher visited Cameron on Friday for the annual chamber of commerce picnic. The group toured local sites including Snowhite Laundry and concluded with a lunch at Wilson Ledbetter Park.
The Chamber of Commerce outlines a yearlong plan focusing on agriculture, poultry, dairying, highways, and rural roads but lacks funding beyond administrative costs. It urges business leaders to finance community improvements, urging action and reduced waste while warning against milking the system dry.
Cameron receives a plaque from the National Safety Council for a year without a traffic fatality within city limits. Mayor Roy Griffith displays the award as Cameron earns a spot on the National Traffic Safety Contest Honor Roll amid streets described as overcrowded with hazards and no traffic signals.
Mrs Louis Dominik of Bryan spends the week visiting her mother Mrs F R Porter and other relatives. Dominik is the former Marie Butler.
The E. J. Kahler Drug Store, a Buckholts landmark since 1916, closes here and relocates to Walnut Springs under Mrs. Kahler and son Gordon. Mrs. Kahler plans marriage to Joye Evans, a Walnut Springs resident, on May 21. Dr. Glenn Kahler, son, practices medicine in Post and served as a Major in the Army Medical Corps.
Six people were injured when a Southern Pacific train hit a car at a Brenham grade crossing. R G Grabein reported spinal injuries to Joe Rowland and grave conditions for his wife and others. The group was en route to Rosebud for the funeral of G F E Mock.
All firms or individuals wanting to enter Cameron Softball League are asked to join in the Chamber of Commerce office Monday May 28 at 7 30 p m. The meeting aims to form a Cameron League with managers and sponsors drafting rules and schedules. Nearby communities show interest and should attend.
The Second National Bank sent the city a check for $282,000.38 as the largest tax payment this year to cover city, library, and school taxes. Last year the bank paid $269,179.36. City Revenue Officer Fred Ankerman noted the amount.
Milam County residents may buy $1.80 tickets to the Gainesville Community Circus in Waco on June 17 and 18 via Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts of Cameron. Heart O’ Texas Council runs the fundraiser to support nine counties including Milam. Milam ticket sales end June 15 with prizes for top sellers including a new uniform for the leading local youth and a horse and saddle grand prize for the top overall seller in the nine counties. The circus features 125 Gainesville performers and more than 100 acts at Bear Club Rodeo Stadium, with 8 pm shows and tickets distributed through 807 Washington Avenue in Waco.
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