64 Register For Girl Scout Day Camp Ledbetter Park
Cameron Girl Scouts gathered Tuesday morning May 24 at Wilson Ledbetter Park for a four day Day Camp under the direction of Mrs. Lester Williams. Sixty four girls registered for camp and enjoy a schedule including flag raising swimming unit activities outdoor meal prep rest periods and special activities. Water front leaders listed and first day special activities lashing and knot tying taught by four boy scouts Johnny Solomon John Reichert Jimmy Markham and Billy Witcher. Dr Peppers provided by Bert Nicholson and arts and crafts supplies from The First National Bank. Miss Francis Lowell from Austin visited See Girl Scouts Back Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Solomon
John D. Reichert
Jimmy Markham
Billy Witcher
Dr. Peppers
Bert Nicholson
First National Bank
Francis Lowell
Austin
Girl Scouts
Final Rites Held Sunday in Rosebud For Dr. J. E. Patton
Dr. J. E. Patton 85 died 7 55 p m Saturday May 23 in a Marlin hospital. Funeral 2 p m Sunday at Green funeral home Rosebud with Rev T A Binford of First Baptist Rosebud officiating. Burial Travis cemetery. Survived by eight daughters, one son, 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebud
J. E. Patton
Marlin Hospital
Tim Mitchell
Cameron
Green Funeral Home
T. A. Binford
First Baptist Church of
S. J. Williams
Waco
Lon Morgan
Lorena
Ray Dowell
Travis
L. D. Pierce
Freeport
Jake Mosley
Lott
Joe Lackey
L. G. Herral
Shreveport
Mitchell
J. E. Patton, Jr
Cameron student Charlotte Collins wins Southwestern scholarship
High school senior Charlotte Collins of Cameron earned one of fifty $200 Southwestern University scholarships this spring after scoring 66 on a broad exam. Eligible seniors were tested in English, math, and general aptitude across multiple Texas cities under Howard A. Long. Collins plans to major in religious education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern University
Charlotte Collins
Cameron
San Antonio
Harlingen
Corpus Christi
Breckenridge
San Angelo
Georgetown
Beaumont
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
Howard A. Long
Southwestern
Miss Collins
Cameron Cafe Opens With Modern Deli Charm
Cameron Cafe, the citys newest restaurant, opened Thursday May 28 offering snacks to steaks. A. A. Skopek lists a full menu served at counter or booths. New equipment from General Hotel Supply gives lime yellow decor, mirrored chrome and steel interiors, and each booth with a record selector for a 100 record See burg player. Free coffee and doughnuts were provided on opening day, 9 11 a.m., 2 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hotel Supply Company
Cameron Cafe
Gratitude Letter From Waco Red Cross Chapter to Cameron Mayor
A May 22 1953 letter from Joe M Nash Jr chairman Waco McLennan County Chapter American Red Cross thanks Cameron mayor O B Horstmann for the aid provided during the recent tornado. The missive expresses sincere gratitude to the mayor and Cameron citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Red Cross
O. B. Horstmann
Waco-McLennan County
The
American Red Cross
Cameron
Red Cross
Waco
Joe M. Nash, Jr
Waco-McLennan County Chapter
Relief Fund Reaches 1365.15 After Cameron Theater Drive
The Waco Disaster Relief Fund continues to rise with 73.80 added from a Saturday midnight Cameron Theater show. Total contributions now 1365.15 as donations accumulate toward relief efforts.
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Waco
Cameron Theater
Lexington Chamber Votes to Aid Railroad Intervention
The Lexington Chamber of Commerce unanimously hires M F Kieke to file with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington to intervene for the T and N O Railroad’s permit to build a connecting line from its Waco Giddings branch to Rockdale Sandow near Alcoa Rockdale Works. Delegations from Cameron and Giddings attended a mass meeting at Lexington High School. Giddings Chamber action expected before June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lexington Chamber of Commerce
M. F. Kieke
Lee County
Washington
T&no Railroad
Waco-Giddings
Rockdale, Sandow, and
Southern
Rockdale Works
Alcoa
Lexing High School
Cameron
Giddings
Giddings Chamber of Commerce
Legion Award Recipients Named by Local Post
Carol Ann Sanders and John Reichert were chosen by the Ada Henderson American Legion post to receive this year’s Legion awards. They accept medals and certificates of merit at graduation exercises held Monday May 25 at 2 30 p m, chosen for honor courage scholarship leadership companionship and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ann Sanders
John D. Reichert
American Legion
Ada Henderson
Transportation to Blackland Station Tour Planned for Milam County
Farmers ranchers and business men of Milam County will tour the Blackland Experiment Station in Temple on Tuesday June 2. The 1 p m departure from Temple with a 12 15 p m Cameron courthouse pick up offers rides for those needing transportation. Visitors will see grazing on permanent pasture biennial clover and spring seeded clover with native grass and K R bluestem. Demonstrations cover corn spacing fertilization crop rotation runoff erosion and early insect control with new tools including a deep furrow drill and subsurface plow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Blackland Experiment Station
Temple
P. W. Davis
Crops and Conservation Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Super Highway 81 Opens Between Belton and Temple
The new four lane Highway 81 near Belton and Temple opened at 5 p m after inspection by D M Puckett district engineer of the State Highway Department in Waco. Motorists are warned work remains at both ends and to follow traffic signs. The six mile strip is hot mix asphalt on a 14 inch rock base and connects to Fifty seventh Street in Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton
Temple
D. M Puckett
State Highway Department
Waco
Central Street
Honor Students For Eighth Grade Revealed Monday
Ada Henderson school eighth grade honor roll announced by principal Wiley Loughmiller. Recipients: Rita Reid Betty Lou Gibbs Johnny Solomon Jimmy Rae Calburn Carol Ann Sanders Franklyn Moore John D Reichert. Ceremony at Yee High School Auditorium at 2 45 pm includes American Legion citizenship awards and United Daughters of the Confederacy prize won by Colleen Camron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Henderson School
Wiley Loughmiller
Rita Reid
Betty Lou Gibbs
Johnny Solomon
Jimmy Rae Calburn
Carol Ann Sanders
Franklyn Moore
John D. Reichert
Yee High School
American Legion
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Colleen Camron
Arthur Rosenberg Joins Michalka Motors Sales Team
Cameron resident Arthur Rosenberg, long time auto salesman and parts dealer, moves from Culpepper's to Michalka Motors in Cameron. He has managed the parts department since the store opened and brings extensive experience in Studebaker sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michalka Motor Company
Plus Newspaper
Cameron Man
Arthur Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Sharp
Cameron
Culpepper's
Michalka Motors
Henry Michalka
Studebaker
Thirty-Two Students Earn Good Citizenship Awards
Thirty-two Yee High students were named good citizens for the year, sixteen from each class, chosen by faculty and voted by classmates. The honorees will travel to Galveston May 27 for a two day trip, staying at the Galvez Hotel. Andrea Brady won a wrist watch for best senior essay on Why I Love My Country. Band awards went to First Division solo and ensemble winners. tardy and absence free students received certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Moran
Betty Vogelsang
Jane Pitts
Joyce Nicholson
Tom Collins
Bobby Witcher
Stephen Porter
Clifford Angell
Joyce Wallace
Edna Vybrial
Emily Hubnik
Joe Lee Heitman
Jimmy Rettig
Joseph Michalka
Wayne Fisher
John Morris Duncum
Kenneth Cryer
Bobby Balhorn
Roger Schumate
Jimmy Hauk
Martha Collins
Beverly Freeman
Henrietta Slavik
Jane Henderson
Bobby Biskup
Lincoln Mondrik
Sara Esslinger
Mary Hensley
Frances Vogelsang
Martha Swanzy
Shirley Scarborough
Ann Karnowski
Galveston
Galvez Hotel
Sharp’s Jewelry
Andrea Brady
Ior
Gene Blake Elected City Mayor Pro Tem
At a city council meeting Gene F Blake was nominated and elected mayor pro tem by the council, naming Blake to temporary leadership duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene F. Blake
City Water Tank Contract Awarded to Chicago Firm
Chicago Bridge and Field Company signs a contract for a 300000 gallon elevated water tank and tower at a base cost of 52280 with land purchased from Charles Knipp for 4500. Completion is required within one year. Bids invited for laying lines from the settling basin to the tower and optional lines to other city areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Bridge and Field Company
Cit
St. Edward Hospital
Charles Knipp
Chi- Chicago Bridge and Field Company
Prescott Named Chairman of St. Luke's Hospital Fund
Jack Prescott of Cameron was named local chairman of the St. Luke's Hospital Fund, leading a drive June 10 21 to raise 2 million dollars for finishing the Episcopalian sponsored 341 bed hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Albert Collings and Ed Manning assist in Cameron as the campaign covers South Central and Southeast Texas. The project aims to complete construction for 1.5 million plus 500 thousand for equipment and initial operating costs, serving Texans needing specialized care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Hospital
General Hospital
Texas Medical Center
Houston
Prescott
Cameron
St. Luke’s
Albert Collings
Ed Manning
Texas
Mir. Prescott
St. Luke’s Fund
The
Texas Medical
City Council Opens Bids for New Sewer Main Project
A special council meeting opened bids Tuesday for a new sewer main running from the Santa Fe freight area to 15th street, with extensions planned north and west. The line will serve hundreds of families lacking sewer facilities and pave the way for a future trunk system as finances allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific Railroad
15Th Street
Trochta’s
Sharp High School Commencement Held Wednesday Evening
Sharp High School held its commencement on Wednesday May 27 at 8 15 p m in the high school auditorium. Four graduates Franklin Kraatz Mary Harriet Munoz Margie Lynn Walker and Virginia Williams spoke with Walker delivering the valedictory and Williams the salutatory. H M Dawson of Temple Junior College gave the address after a chorus number and baccalaureate was observed May 24 with Rev James McKeown delivering the sermon and Mrs W C Marrs at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp High School
Franklin Kraatz
Mary Harriet Munoz
Margie Lynn Walker
Virginia Williams
W. C. Marrs
Sharp
Arliss Alexander Faye Angell
Ferrall Angell
Kathryn Bales
Leland Bean
Gloria Cabrera
Margie Cargill
J. D. Cook
Terry Sue Cryer
Yvonne Cryer
Walter Barkley Garner
Clyde Hargrove
Janet Janke
Love Wayne Locklin
Nicky McBurnett
Roy Dean Ottmer
Howard L. Pierce
Robert Pope
Wilton Lee Robertson
Conrade Rogers
Jerry Smith
Annie Lee Widner
Redistricting Bill Keeps Milam Still Separate District
Telegram from Sen Jerrard Secrest states the judicial redistricting bill died in conference committee. Milam County remains a separate district for now and will likely stay that way until the next legislative session two years hence unless a special session is called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerrard Secrest
Milam County
Livestock Demand Pushes Need for Feed Crops Pastures
The article notes continuing strong demand for livestock and their products requiring adequate feed crops and pastures to maintain output.
Matula Son Undergoes Surgery At St Edward Hospital
L. J. Matula son of Mr and Mrs Shorty Matula recently underwent surgery at St Edward Hospital with family updated on his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Matula
Milam County Records Second Jail Break in Under a Year
Milam County officials report a second jail escape in under 12 months. John Edward Ralph and James Ray Johnson, ages 33 and 19, slipped free after 2 a.m. by widening a mortar crack in the top room tower, exiting to the roof, then sliding down a pipe to safety. They were last seen near Belton and had earlier dodged Temple police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
John Edward Ralph
James Ray Johnson
Belton
Carl C. Black
Billy Thomas Adams
L. W. Gowen
Black
Temple
Santa Fe
Mary
New Officers Of Cameron Lions Club
The Cameron Lions Club elected officers for the coming year on Tuesday May 19. New appointments include President L G Smith first vice president Merlin Lester second vice president R L Goodrich third vice president Lee Marek Jr secretary treasurer Ben Reichert tail twister E C Cole and Lion Tamer D G Humble. Directors were named Georg Bowman John Seay Lewis McKee for the second year with Jack Prescott W J Hannon and Jack Slaughter elected for the first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Lions Club
L. G. Smith
Merlin Lester
R. L. Goodrich
Lee Marek, Jr
Ben Reichert
E. C. Cole
Lion Tamel
D. G. Humble
Georg Bowman
John Seay
Lewis McKee
Jack Prescott
W. J. Hannon
Jack Slaughter
Funeral services for Oscar Sheffield Friday afternoon
Hiram Oscar Sheffield 72 died May 27 at Newton Memorial Hospital. Funeral services set for 2 p m Friday May 29 at Green Funeral Home chapel. Rev J C Collins officiates. Interment Little River cemetery. He was born June 23 1881 in Belmena Milam County and lived there all his life. He was a Baptist, Woodmen of the World member for 53 years. Surviving wife Minnie Camero son Cozine Sheffield Cameron daughter Mrs E J Hruska Corpus Christi three brothers four grandchildren four great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Oscar Sheffield
Newton Memorial Hospital
Chapel of Green
J. C. Collins
Cage Terry
Milton Mullinax
J. P. Harwell
Nig Thweatt
J. W. Weems
Fonsey Bryant
William Phipps
Luther Todd
Little River
Hiram Oscar Sheffield
Milam County
Belmena
Jasper
Sietha McGee Sheffield
The
Baptist Church
Woodmen of the World
Minnie Sheffield
Star Route
Cameron
Cozine Sheffield
E. J. Hruska
Corpus Christi
Hubert
Henry
Matthew Shuffield
Walter Shuffield
Austin
No Mail Delivery on Saturday May 30 Observed
Due to Memorial Day there will be no city or rural mail deliveries on Saturday May 30. The money order window at the Post Office will close while the stamp and general delivery and parcel post windows stay open until 12 noon.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ledbetter Park
J. L. Walker
Martha Black
Ann Hinyard
Herbert Nance
A. A. Skopek
the Mayor
Cameron, Texas
Lexington GC
Southern Pacific
John Reichert
Blackland Station
Yee High
Gene Blake
Chicago
St. Luke’s Hospital Fund
Milam
Oscar Sheffield
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