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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1949
Page
7
A second cover spray is advised for peaches and plums in the near future. The mix calls for two pounds lead arsenate four pounds zinc sulfate six pounds wettable sulfur and eight pounds lime per hundred gallons of water. This will be the final combination before a June application of wettable sulfur at six pounds per hundred gallons.
Pfe Henry C Fillmore of Cameron has been released from active duty after a medical stay at Brooke General Hospital Fort Sam Houston. Brooke Army Medical Center is described as one of the world's largest medical installations.
Jesse Tomez is identified as a patient receiving care at Newton Memorial Hospital. The report confirms his status within the facility.
Mrs James Forrestal widow of the late cabinet member and first Defense Secretary arrived in Washington from Paris aboard the President's plane. The aircraft, secured by a military guard, carried her to begin funeral preparations after Secretary Forrestal's death by his own hand at Bethesda Naval Hospital.
Jimmy Smyth of Hearne faces a Caldwell county rape charge regarding a teenage Gause girl. Officials say he will stand trial in Caldwell on June 7. He remains jailed due to Bond issues since the offense was committed.
Cameron readers are urged to join the Opportunity Drive for Series E Savings Bonds running six weeks through June 30. The aim is thrift with a national quota of 1 040 600 000 dollars, Texas 36 950 000 dollars, and Milam County 50 000 dollars to be raised by payroll or bank bond plans.
A Cameron church plans a library to serve the whole community. The First Methodist Council, chaired by Carroll Green, seeks a $500 start next week with a diverse, wholesome collection beyond religious works. Dr. George Bowman leads the finance committee. Miss Eliz abeth Hassler is secretary and librarian.
Pecan trees require spraying over the next three weeks to prevent casebearer damage. Begin when small nutlet ends turn brown. Use three pounds of 50 percent wettable DDT and six pounds of wettable sulfur per 100 gallons of water. Thorough wetting of twigs is essential for effective control.
Rev and Mrs M A Sanderford of Somerville were in Cameron Friday visiting friends.
The first U S secretary of defense James V Forrestal will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery with military honors after his suicide at Bethesda Naval Medical Center. A 9 am Wednesday service will include a 19 gun salute with cabinet and congress members present.
Louis Garcia paid the minimum $50 fine after pleading guilty to drunken driving in county court. The law imposes automatic license suspension. A separate case this week saw a man fined $25 for driving while suspended after paying $75 in another county.
The Gainesville Community Circus brings educated horses and ponies to Waco on June 17 and 18 at 8:00 p.m. under Heart of Texas Council Boy Scouts of America. Vern Brewer leads the liberty horse troupe, with Gerry Murrell and Portis M. Sims in dressage. Peruna the clown pony of the Southern Methodist Mustangs travels with the six horse act. The show features two dozen Shetland ponies for children, dog and monkey riders, and a grand parade tableau. The two-hour program marks the circus’s largest horse and pony cast in 20 years.
Mr. and Mrs. George Gamble and daughter of Sharp and Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Miller of Ad Hall were Sunday guests in the home of Mrs. Walter Harris and Verna.
Wesley Woods of Milano traveled to Cameron last week on a business trip to discuss local commerce and potential partnerships with Cameron firms.
Frank Meek of Rural Route 1 Cameron was a welcomed visitor here this week.
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