Dancing School Annual Program Delights Local Audience
The Cameron School of Dance presented its annual show Saturday evening in the C. H. Yee Gymnasium. Scenes featured department store tableaux with costumes by Mrs. Freida McElwrath and teacher Martha S. Parkhurst guiding performers.
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Dancing School
Cameron School of Dance
C. H. Yee
Fairyland Department Store
Shirley Kay Clements
Harroway
Gladys Rae Humplik
Patricia Titsworth
Lynn Wells
Jane Wied
Jolene Wied
Patsy Zavrel
Carol Ann Wilson
Janie Lou Brad
Jane Burns
Barbara Jo Hickman
Terry Ann Ripley
Stevie Ward
Carolynn Jean Brashear
Pam Green
Lanette Laffere
Joyce Terry
Lynette Green
Valerie Green
Joan Lester
Nancy Moody
Linda Shpherd
Linda Smith
Jean Lester
Nan Reno
Suzanne Lippman
Barbara Ann Scott
Carol Ann Sheffield
Shireley Kay Clements
Lynda Griffin
Sandra Baskin
Becky Harden
Betty Kestenbaum
Penguins
Janie Lou Brady
Barbara Jo Jo Hickman
Milady
Ane Monroe
Va Moody
Bugne Wallace
Carolynn Jeean Brashear
Ann Swift
Nancy Jane Zavrel
Sandra Smith
Laura Swift
Nancy J. Zavrel
Freida McElwrath
Martha S. Parkhurst
Mardi Gras Theme at Yee High Junior Senior Banquet Prom
Yee Highschool juniors and seniors closed the year with a Mardi Gras themed banquet and prom. Attendance reached 180 in Simon-George Hall with a decorated gym. Senior officers, Mr Petmecky president and Miss Grabein reporter, led events including invocation and a Mardi Gras floor show.
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Simon- George Hall
New Orleans
Wayne Fisher
Tom Collins
Fred Petmecky
W T. Hanes
Edgar
Charlie
Joyce Wallace
Nancy Grabein
Kohutek Grocery Grand Opening At North Jackson Street
Cam eron's Kohutek Grocery celebrated a grand opening on North Jackson Street drawing hundreds of shoppers Friday and Saturday. Owners E L Kohutek thanked attendees and urged others to visit the new store. Eleven winners claimed free grocery baskets during the event.
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E. L. Kohutek
Cameron
North Jackson Street
Joe Petrue
Una Mae Carroll
Ed Junek
Vance Brock
Raymond Harris
Henry Michalka
Lewis Lumpkin
Charlie Meyer
Delores Rolling
Dean White
Harding Rummel
John Jistel
Parking Meter Indictments Cleared In City Settlement
Cameron’s city docket clears indictments on parking meter violations after Histon H. Pruett settlement. Pruett paid 20.15 for two cases plus 15 one dollar fines totaling 55.30. The complaint filed April 26 by Roy Baskin, city attorney, notes the settlement and highlights upcoming stricter meter enforcement proposals.
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Cameron
Histon H. Pruett
Pruett
Roy Baskin
Smallest Milam County Draft Group Since 1948
Milam County's Local Draft Board No 92 listed only twelve registrants for the April 18 age eighteen cohort under the Selective Service Act. Names include Jimmie Richards Cameron Thomas Beale Cameron Rudolph Tepera Cameron and others. August G Kunz urged all eligible youths to register promptly and noted grace periods for those who just discharge or overlooked their obligation.
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Local Draft Board No. 92
Milam County
Jimmie Lee Richards
Branchville
Thomas Leon Beale
Cameron
Rudoph Albert Tepera
Juan Gonzales
Allen Eugene Noey
Johnnie Brent Wright
Otis Jarry Phillips
Rockdale
Bill Gene Hellgatter
Burlington
Jimmie Earl Pratt
Milano
Benny Carrol Massengale
Purvis Calvin Nesbit
Zackie Brant Griffin, Jr
Buckholts
August G. Kunz
Draft Board
Kunz
Mrs. C. Meyer Funeral Rites Held Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Otto Meyer 61 died May 14 were held Monday May 16 at 3 p m at Marek Burns Funeral Home governed by Rev Albert Michalik of Temple with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include Otto Meyer husband Alvin Meyer Cameron Dallas Orville Johnston plus relatives and one grandchild. Pallbearers included Bob Bailey Earl Angell and others.
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Otto Meyer
Marek-Burns
Albert Michalik
Temple
Evelyn Muse
Oak Hill Cemetery
Meyer
Buckholts
Cameron
Alvin Meyer
Orville Johnston
Dallas
First Milam Woman Serves on Jury in Cameron
Mrs. Frank Polansky, a longtime Cameron resident, becomes Milam County’s first woman juror. The workmen’s compensation case C B McDaniel versus The Travelers Insurance Company is before Judge D Graham. Jurors listed include G T Burnett, R M Cosby, M J Cass, Linda Caffey and others.
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Frank Polansky
Milam
Milam County
Cameron
D Graham
C. B. McDaniel
Travelers Insurance Company
Workmans
Grady Allen
Mrs. Polansky
G. T. Burnett
R. M. Cosby
M. J. Cass
Linda Caffey
W. F. Glaser
Erwin Niemtschk
D. J. Kuzel
Herman Hoelscher
M. S. Hickman
F. L. Gregory
Clifford W. Bartlett
Parents Urged To Bring Childs Birth Records For School
Ada Henderson Elementary and Ben Milam Primary urge first grade parents to file birth certificates and immunization records before school. Only 24 of about 100 expected first graders currently have all documents. proof of age and immunization are required. Bureau of Vital Statistics notes August to October peak for record requests and offers immediate service for early applicants.
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Wiley Loughmiller
Ada Henderson
Ben Milam
Loughmiller
P. O. Box
Cameron
Texas
State Health Department
Department
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Bureau
W. D. Carroll
Carroll
Vital Statistics
Alvin M. King
Port Lavaca
Austin
Knights and youth programs mark Cameron and Waco events
Cameron youth summer recreation plans are outlined with June start under School supervision and local leaders directing boys and girls activities. In Waco the 11th District American Legion convention features speakers Senator Jimmy Phillips and Dr George McMahan with open house, dance and memorial services.
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Lo Jackson
Cameron
Jackson
St. Anthonys School
Callie Young
C. L. Sadberry
O. J. Thomas
Jimmy Phillips
Angleton
George T. McMahan
Veterans’ Administration
American Legion
11Th Congressional District
Waco
W. A. Hawkins
G. Ward Moody
Austin
Doris Anderson
American Legion Auxiliary
Texas
Joe L. Mathews
Fort Worth
James Connally Air Base
Thrd
Tennessee
American Legion and Auxiliary
C. F. Domagalski
William Logue
W. S. Bigham
Killeen
McMahan
Miss Anderson
Mathews
Bert McDaniel
Phillips
Veterans Law Board
Hawkins
Moody
Day of Prayer for Missions in Ben Arnold
Ascension Day May 19 1955 special service at United E and R Church Ben Arnold begins 8 p m led by United Women’s Guild with Rev Albert Petrich sermon titled Christ at Heart's Door farewell to the community as he leaves for St John’s E and R Church Richland Texas June 1 all are invited to attend if not in their own church service.
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United E & R
Ben Arnold
United E & R Women's Guild
Alber Petrich
Christ
Heart
Petrich
United Pulpit
St. John’s
Extensive Civic Program Outlined By Local Chamber
Cameron Civic Improvement Committee outlined a broad plan at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. Proposals include water and sewer upgrades, a municipal building and recreation center, highway beautification, park improvements, and a revived county road program.
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Cameron
Civic Improvement Committee
Chamber of Commerce Board
Milam
C. A. Jackett
C of C
Jackett
Chamber of Commerce
The
C of
Knights of Columbus hold Texas convention in Houston
The 51st annual Texas State Knights of Columbus convention met in Houston May 10 11 with a Pontifical High Mass. A banquet featured Wm Burke and Bishop W J Noid while Reynaldo Garza led business sessions. Fourteen Texas boys were chosen for a two week Catholic Boys Camp in Kerrville including Charles Matula of Cameron.
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Knights of Columbus
Texas
Houston
W. J. Nold
Galveston
William O'Connor
O.M.I
Crystal Ball
Rice Hotel
Wm. Burke
New York
W. J. Noid
Reynaldo G. Garza
Kerrville
State Council of the Knights of Columbus
Charles Matula
Charles J. Matula
Cameron
Sharp High to Graduate 13 Seniors
Sharp High School will graduate 13 seniors in a commencement in the school auditorium on May 27. Don Mercer of Alcoa's Rockdale Works will deliver the address. Valedictorian Beverly Schwarz and salutatorian Joyce Walker lead the class, with top male student Lee Roy Kohring. A PTA reception follows. Baccalaureate speaker Rev. W. M. Logan will address the audience on May 22. Students named: Marvin Nemec, Beverly Schwarz, Terry Glenn Shelton, Mary Jo Harbux, Merle Charles, Glenn Bean, James Janke, Lee Roy Kohring, Garlon A. Lawrence Jr., Joyce Walker, Marie Crouch, Marjorie Ohle, and Billie Gene Piske.
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Sharp High School
Don Mercer
Alcoa
Rockdale Works
Beverly Schwarz
Willie G. Schwarz
Joyce Walker
Edward Walker
Lee Roy Kohring
Coke Party Hosted by Jean Bradbury at Home
Jean Bradbury hosted a Coke party Thursday at her home as part of You High senior class social events. Attending were senior girls of 1955 and their mothers. Miss Bradbury is a senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Bradbury.
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Jean Bradbury
You High
Miss Bradbury
C. W. Bradbury
Texas 4-H Seeks Donations for Korea Friendship Cargo
Texas 4 H members are urged to contribute to the Texas Friendship to Korea cargo. All gifts support 4 H members in Korea with cash donations aiding demonstration and project materials. Local county agents or pastors can provide details.
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Texas 4-H
Texas
Korea
Texas 4H
4-H
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Jack) Garrett
Texas Bankers’ Association
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Marshall Terry
Mrs. C. Meyer
Knights Columbus
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Day of Prayer
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C. of C
Bill Burns
Jimmy Wiggs
Drayton McLain
Caldwell Chamber of Commerce
Cameron Organization
Milton Schiller
Chas
James F. Houlihan
Schulenburg
Dan Gallagher
Abilene
C. C. Martinez
Laredo
Nate Quintanilla
San Antonio
Rodney J. Hartley
New London
C. E. McTamney
Cameron Council
E. O. Schiller Jr
A. A. Urban
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