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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
10
In a tribute to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, Dr. Jonas E. Salk and fellow researchers are honored while acknowledging 80 million American volunteers who have funded and supported polio prevention. The piece notes ongoing needs for research, treatment, and long term aid as polio remains a continuing public challenge.
Clarence L Stock and Hal Hamtrick explain grass as the world’s largest crop covering over a fifth of earth’s land and essential for flood protection city waters and livestock forage. Grass grows on vast rangelands, requires water air light and minerals, and manufactures food in its green leaves.
Central Texas Soil Conservation District reports drought damages and overgrazing. Soil Conservation Service technicians urge farmers to use vetch clover and Sudan to rest permanent pastures and restore vigor while native grasses need seed crops and sod forming grasses must spread.
The article notes two miles of Texas Longhorn Cavern now open to the public and six additional miles explored. It describes diverse chambers formed by ancient river carving, with the Chandelier Room’s stalactites and the Hail of Diamonds walls. The Main Room held up to 2,360 people safely. yet undiscovered sections remain.
Local authorities battled a Groesbeck farmer for five hours after he refused to surrender following the death of Sheriff J Henry Dunlap. A tear gas bombardment forced his surrender. the sheriff’s body lay in the yard for hours as officers secured the scene. The response involved a Fort Hood tank and a large posse, with cave exploration unrelated details interwoven.
The Social Security Administration Austin office will send a representative to Cameron Texas on Tuesday May 24 1955 at 1 00 p m. The public is invited to attend at the Department of Public Welfare for assistance and information.
Summer bowling leaguers begin their second session at 8 p m with eight teams competing for the league title. Emil Hollas notes four weekday nights of bowls with two alleys reserved for non league players and a barbecue after the 18 week season. Research from Texas A and M shows over 60 poultry diseases diagnosed in 11 037 birds at Gonzales Center and College Station labs.
Team 1 Merle Masopust and Team II Rudy Richter lead observers as Team II and Team VT through Team VIII including Ralph Michalka Dr Jack Boyce Bob Wells Joe Humplik Phillip Ermis and Leo Hollas. The league invites the public to visit the alleys to observe the games with Hollas as alley manager and Ermis as league president.
The Texas in Review program will showcase the Brenham Maifest parade queen crowning and festival scenes next week along with San Antonio Carnival of Nations and Muenster soil and water conservation events. Air times include May 22 10:00 p m on KPRC Houston and May 23 5 30 p m on KRLD Dallas and 6 30 p m on WOAI San Antonio. May 24 7 30 p m on KTBC Austin and KCEN Temple 7 30 p m and KANG Waco 8 30 p m.
The Sharp Mustangs, district 56 B champions after a 5-0 win over Buckholts, will face the district 55 B champion in a bi district game once the 55 B schedule is completed.
May 9 through May 20 marks the date of chamber of commerce membership drive for 1955. A 108 member prospect list prompts canvassing across town to boost Cameron growth. Committees outline plans for Junior Livestock Show Milam County contests tours and industrial outreach while publicity pursues welcoming postcards and highway signs. The Civic Improvement Committee eyes a municipal building housing library chamber and recreation space.
The Chamber of Commerce adds five more businesses to its membership. Mrs Barbara Smitherman announces the update as the May 9 start of the drive, led by Jimmy Wiggs. The drive runs through May 20 and brings total new memberships to nine.
The senior class departed Friday morning for the Lazy H Ranch in Kerrville. Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Hine and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bunker joined the thirteen seniors on the trip scheduled to return Sunday night.
Mrs August Gurecky entertained the 42 Leisure Club in her home with spring flowers and bells of Ireland. Mrs P L Bergum won high, Mrs Leo Laake second, and Mrs Henry McLane took 84 prize. Guests were served angel food cake and punch. next meeting May 26 at Mrs Bergum’s home.
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