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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
4
Fred Lazek expresses sincere appreciation to the Cameron Volunteer Fire Department Sheriff Black and all helpers for their efforts in saving his building after a fire destroyed the adjoining structure. He notes their wonderful work will be remembered.
Dr. John Bryson announces Milam County Health Unit will be closed on Memorial Day and reopen for business as usual on Thursday May 31. The facility will resume normal operations starting May 31.
Mrs Annie Wal schak Maresh 72 died May 12 at a local hospital. Services were Sunday May 13 at First Methodist Church Cameron with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. She was survived by three sisters Miss Neomi Walschak Miss Mary Walschak Mrs Josephine Geisteman and two brothers J A and A R Walschak, all of Buckholts. Pallbearers included Dana Kestenbaum Johnny Fuchs Wilburn Buckhausen Alvin Glaser Ernest Glaser Walter Kosel Adolph Geisteman. Green's Funeral Home directed.
The State of Texas to James Chess defendant is commanded to appear in Milam County District Court Cameron Texas by filing a written answer before 10 am on the first Monday after forty two days from issuance. Plaintiff Ella Mae Chess filed February 8 1956 for divorce docket number 14290. If not served within ninety days, the citation will be returned unserved. Issued May 5 1956 by Clerk Grady Allen.
Sharp MRS FLORE reports a four day visit by Lawless Wolle and guests to Temple. Many relatives and friends attended open houses and family gatherings at Lange, Mikeska, Schroeder, Poll lei andRinn households. FFA banquet in Columbus drew about 270 guests. Schroeder’s son Herbert mentors the Columbus FFA chapter. A singing session is planned at Lilac Baptist Church on Sunday June 3.
Mr and Mrs Lenza Caffey hosted Anita Ruth and her senior classmates and dates at their Tracy home on a Saturday night. A hay ride pulled by Anita Ruths brother Wayne started the evening followed by outdoor games and a long table of refreshments. Anita Ruth plans to attend a university in Fort Worth.
A U.S. Army designed bus on a Cameron street during a Friday shakedown tours five state Fourth Army Area. Sergeant First Class Z. O. Crain leads the vehicle with stops in Temple and Rockdale before returning to Fort Sam Houston. The bus proclaims It’s Choice Not Chance in the U.S. Army, promising qualified volunteers may select their training.
The Czech American Society adds three new members Stanley Sipula Frankie Ka menicky and Katherine Ames and notes Frank Surovik Caldwell Lodge financial secretary visiting. Next Cameron Lodge meeting set for 8 p m Friday June 22 at Kathy's Cafe. An Iron Lodge social followed adjournment May 18 with plans for grand lodge initiation team on July 1. Emil Bartosa orchestra from Moulton Texas hired for the occasion with Cameron Courts quarters for the delegation. A Tacky dance is planned for June 13 at Country Bar Marak featuring The Vra ze Playboys radio personalities.
Dr Harmon Loman Blinn will be the commencement speaker for Blinn College graduating class Sunday May 27 1956 at 8 pm. There are 149 candidates for graduation. He previously taught in Texas public schools and served as Executive Secretary of Southern Methodist University before becoming president of Sam Houston in 1942.
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