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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1950
Page
4
Cameron newspaper note lists editor Jefferson B. White and publication details. Weekly schedule excludes last Thursday in August and first Thursday in September. Subscription rates shown: Milam County 1.75 per year, outside 2.00, out of state 2.25.
Schiller Motors announces a new 70 by 100 foot building with a service station, two washing and two grease racks, and space for a used car lot. Contractor Stanley Hughes of Cameron to construct in tile and steel, with completion expected by September 1. The facility will showcase Dodge and Plymouth cars and Humble products, aiming to be central Texas’ premier auto sales and service center.
The Griffin family expresses sincere appreciation to neighbors and friends for sympathy kindness and help during illness and after the death of their loved one. Thank you for floral offerings and comforting words. May God bless you. Mrs A C Griffin and family.
The Dodson family thanks friends for kindness during illness and death of Nolan Dodson. They express deep gratitude for help at home, flowers, condolence messages, and other aid, praying God blesses each helper. Signed: Mrs. Nolan Dodson, Clyde Dodson, Harriett Dodson, Eddie Dodson, Neil Dodson.
Milam County Commissioners Court reviews right of way issues for the San Gabriel to Ad Hall road. Seven landowners have not signed deeds. a review board will value the land and court action may prompt eminent domain. Progress noted on Blake surveys and nearby roads with June rebuilds planned.
Yard plant sale lists hydrangeas mums geraniums and other blooms with many varieties and prices. Included are double petunias ivy geraniums amaryllis white calla lilies gloxinias fuchsias caladiums and dish garden foliage plants. Also notes a family reunion at Burlington with Mr and Mrs Terrell Prescott.
H R Kedlitz of Buckholts transacted business in town this week, visiting local shops and completing a routine set of transactions. He was seen at several storefronts and spoke with merchants about common market matters.
The Cameron census remains far from complete as questions rise about why the original setup ended, why appropriations were cut, and whether the local office is closed or under another community. Residents call for a protest and a local group to push for timely enumeration in 1950.
La Vern Schiller of Rogers is spending the week with her grandfather John Schiller and family in Buckholts. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs L J Schiller of Rogers.
Delores Fritz tops Buckholts High Senior Class of 1950 and serves as valedictorian for graduation on May 16. Daughter of A A Fritz and Mrs. Fritz she held class secretary for three years and is vice president of the Future Homemakers of America this year. She plans to enter Durham's Business College in Austin on June 5 to study business administration.
Mr Ed McGuire who runs the Duke and Ayres Variety Store is away on vacation in Terrell and nearby sites. Hedrick Maxwell, assistant manager of the Mineral Wells Duke and Ayres store, is in charge of the Terrell location during his absence.
Bernice A Caywood daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Caywood of Rockdale has returned home after an illness at Newton Memorial Hospital.
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