Southern Pacific extension denied by examiner at ICC hearing
The examiner ruled the Southern Pacific extension request would be denied as the need could not justify it. Cameron and Milam County fear loss if the Waco Giddings line is abandoned while Oxsheer Smith warned of a blood transfusion to a dying railroad if approved. Support came from Aluminum Company of America Milam County Cameron Chamber of Commerce and other officials. opposition from the International.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cameron
Oxsheer Smith
Alcoa
Milam County
Aluminum Company of America
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
General Services Administration
United States
W. R. Poage
Southern Pacific Railroad
International
Great Northern Railroad Extension Aims at Aluminum Co Link
Moseley says the Chamber of Commerce fears a line discontinuation but current efforts focus on assisting Southern Pacific to approve an extension linking Rockdale Sandow and Southern Railroad to serve the Aluminum Company of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moseley
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Pacific
Rockdale-Sandow and
Five O. J. Thomas Graduates Receive College Degrees
Five graduates of O. J. Thomas High School received degrees Monday May 16 from Prairie View A&M College. Hazel Prater earned a Bachelor of Arts, Artie Wilson Jr. a Bachelor of Science in radio technology, Harvey Louis Smith a Bachelor of Science in agriculture, James Petty and George Johnson each earned a Bachelor of Science in physical education and are part of a 50 member ROTC group commissioned as second lieutenants in the army. Wilson worked in a Houston radio shop and Smith in vocational agriculture in Liberty County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. J. Thomas High School
Prairie View A&m College
Hazel Prater
Artie Wilson, Jr
Harvey Louis Smith
James Petty
George Johnson
Miss Prater
Wilson
Houston
Smith
Liberty County
Petty and Johnson
Davilla Postmaster M C Moore Dies in Temple
Davilla postmaster M C Moore died May 11 at Kings Daughters Hospital in Temple after serving as postmaster since 1957. Funeral services were held with Rev. Byron Welch and Rev. Greg Ramey, burial in Davilla Cemetery. Survived by Etoile Moore, a son Clyde, daughter‑in‑law, granddaughter Myriann, brothers Bert and Wallace, and sister Mrs V B Melear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Moore
Davilla
Kings‘ Daughters Hospital
Temple
Byron Welch
Rockdale
Greg Ramey
Willie Dodd
Mr. Moore
Mac
Alice Moore
Val Verde
Milam County
Christian Church
Etoile Harris
Etoile Moore
Clyde Moore
Myriann Moore
Bert Moore
Wallace Moore
V. B. Melear
Austin
Birthday Observed By Presbyterians
The Women of the Presbyterian Church observed their birthday with a Monday afternoon meeting led by Mrs. Hugh Smith. Participants included Mrs. John Muse Mrs. Judd Davis Mrs. John Soloman Mrs. August Knipp and Mrs. Edwin Adams. An offering for furlough homes was taken. The refreshment table featured orchid and yellow décor by Mrs. B F Robinson. miniature Maypole streamers hung with purple and gold pansies as decorations. Mrs. Carl Black poured punch and Mrs. R J Woodum served cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Hugh Smith
John Muse
Judd Davis
John Soloman
August Knipp
Edwin Adams
B. F. Robinson
Carl Black
R. J. Woodum
Eighth Grade Garden Party Transforms Gym into Spring Scene
Eighth graders held a garden party in the gym on Monday night May 16. Over sixty students meandered through an arbor and picket fence to toss pennies into a wishing well. Caladiums and hedge plants lined the floor as Japanese lanterns provided soft light. A pink refreshment table displayed wine gladiolas and pink hydrangeas. Hosts, the eighth grade mothers, served fruit punch and cookies while miniature diploma favors were given. Mr Brady from B and B Studio photographed the class. The group raised 24 dollars for party expenses and had 13.29 left to fund a June gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
B and B Studio
Milam County Reaffirms Conservation Program for 1954
Milam County representatives of the Department of Agriculture met at the County PMA Office on May 14 to review Conservation Practices for the 1954 County and National Agricultural Conservation Program. The program, assisting soil and water conservation since 1936, saw 1530 farms participate in 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Milam County
PMA
Conservation program highlights from 1952 actions
The report lists ACP assisted practices in 1952 including 90,361 feet of terraces, 11,966 cubic yards of diversion terraces, 229,437 cubic yards moved for farm ponds, 2,690,460 pounds of superphosphate applied to winter legumes and grasses, 3,744 tons of limestone spread, 998,960 pounds of legumes planted, 2,400 pounds of grass seed sown, plus sodding waterways drilling artesian wells and eradication of underbrush by farmers.
Yoe Band Plans Outing at Landa Park New Braunfels
The Yoe High School Band will travel from Cameron on Saturday morning May 23 for a day in Landa Park New Braunfels. About 100 band members plus six sponsors will enjoy swimming boat riding miniature golf tennis archery tandem cycling and park amusements before returning home around eight that evening.
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Yoe High School
Landa Park
New Braunfels
Cameron
Milam County Field Day Set at Blackland Station
Milam County Chamber of Commerce plans the annual Field Day at Blackland Experiment Station in Temple on Tuesday June 2 with a 1 p m departure from the station. Transportation from Cameron will be provided for those who need it. Attendees include P W Davis Carl Black Ralph Michalka J D Moore and Roy Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Blackland Station
Cameron
Mr. Davis
P. W. Davis
Carl Black
Ralph Michalka
J. D. Moore
Roy Wright
Guests at Mrs Morrison home include relatives from several states
Recent visitors to Mrs. W. A. Morrison included her daughters Mrs. Joseph Sears and her daughter Anna from New Mexico, Mrs. Morrison Chambers of Sulphur Springs, and son Mr. Bill Morrison with wife and daughter Missey from Austin. Also visiting were cousins Mrs. Lacey Smith of Dallas, Elnor Maury of San Antonio, and Col. Lewis Maury from Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Morrison
Joseph Sears
Anna
New New Mexico
Morrison Chambers
Sulphur Springs
Bill Morrison
Missey
Austin
Morrison
Lacey Smith
Dallas
Elnor Maury
San Antonio
Col. Lewis Maury
Kentucky
Arrival of Barbara Vanza at St Edward Hospital
The arrival of Barbara Vansa, daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Vanza, at 5 15 p m on May 19 at St Edward Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Vansa
Emil Vanza
St. Edward Hospital
Sheltons announce birth of son Rodney Wayne
Mr and Mrs Raymond Shelton announce the arrival of Rodney Wayne born at 2 10 p m May 19 at St Edward Hospital weight 8 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Shelton
Rodney Wayne
St. Edward Hospital
Local Women Treated at St. Edward Hospital
Mrs. L. S. Cooper of Colorado City has recently been treated in St. Edward Hospital. Alvin Abel of Rt. 2 Buckholts entered St. Edward Hospital on May 14 for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Abel
Rt. 2
Buckholts
St. Edward Hospital
Naval Academy graduates its second largest class
Midshipman First Class William T. Hanes Jr. is among 926 graduates from the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis in the largest class since its founding 108 years ago. Hanes, 22, son of Cameron Texas residents, will be commissioned as a USAF Second Lieutenant on June 5 and plans to wed Barbara Ann Bouldin of Houston on June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
William T. Hanes, Jr
William T. Hanes
East 23Rd St
Cameron
Texas
USAF
Naval Academy
Texas 11Th District
Yee High School
Baylor University
Hanes
Barbara Ann Bouldin
Houston
Coast Amphibious Training In Sea Jump Exercise
John E Dusek Jr USN engineman fireman son of Mr and Mrs J E Dusek Cameron Texas serves aboard USS Atlas. Exercise Sea Jump off Southern California features full scale land assault against enemy at Camp Pendleton Oceanside with carriers air squadrons destroyers submarines minesweepers and landing craft.
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California
John E. Dusek, Jr
USN
J. E. Dusek
Oceanside
Calif
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