Milam County Farms Grow Diversified Under New Census
A Milam county study of the 1945 agricultural census by W. Stufflebean Jr. shows farmers shifting from cotton to livestock poultry and truck crops. Eggs reach 2.82 million dozen generating about 700000 in value while feed costs exceed 1 million. The report notes increased dairy cattle, shrinking cotton, more mechanization and a need for more feed crops. ID Hollowell of Rockdale attended Centennial events.
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Milam County
Milam
Falls County Sheriff Shot by Army Deserter at Farm House
Sheriff L. O. Hay of Marlin in Falls county was shot five times and severely wounded late Thursday by army deserter Wilford R. Beardon as they sought to arrest him two miles from the city. Deputy H. C. Tolar aided Hay. Beardon escaped earlier from Grosbeck officers, but was later captured at Golinda in McLennan county.
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L. O. Hay
Marlin
Falls County
H. C. Tolar
Hay
Wilford R. Beardon
Golinda
McLennan County
Reardon
Thanks for the kind floral offerings after our loss
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and expressions of sympathy during the death of R. Y. Stedman. The memories of the affection will linger. may God bless you. Sincerely, Mrs. Margaret Stedman, Clyde Cummings, Clarence Cummings, Cpl. Glyn Cummings.
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R. Y. Stedman
Margaret Stedman
Clyde Cummings
Clarence Cummings
Cpl. Glyn Cummings
Texas Historian Garland Adair Key Figure in Cameron Centennial
Garland Adair, noted Texas historian, visited Cameron for the Centennial and helped shape the historical pageant while advancing Texas history writing. He inspired the 1986 museum in Austin and contributed to recording the state's towns and events. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Meek and their daughter Linda Mae moved to Dallas for their new home.
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Garland Adair
Texas
Cameron
Mrs. Raymond Meek
Linda Mae
Dallas
Dr Newton Trial Called in Plainview Case State v Newton
The State of Texas vs. Dr W R Newton is set for trial in Plainview on Tuesday May 28 for an alleged attempt to murder Dr Roy Hunt. Newton previously was convicted in Olton Lamb County in August 1942 but the conviction was reversed and remanded for trial after a venue change. About 50 witnesses from Cameron and nearby areas are summoned for Plainview proceedings.
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State of Texas
W. R. Newton
Plainview
Newton
Roy Hunt
Littlefield
Olton
Lamb County
Court of Criminal Appeals
For Sale New 5 Room House Near Main Street
A for sale notice offers a five room house a half block from Main Street and five blocks from the city square. Interested buyers may contact E. A. Perrin for details.
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Main Street
City Square
E. A. Perrin
Acknowledgments From Mr and Mrs Loved Sanford
The Sanford couple express deep gratitude for the kindness and aid received during illness. They cannot thank everyone in person and send thanks for the support and friendship that has lightened their burden. A teller vote in Congress is one which will not tell anything to any body.
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Loved Sanford
Congress
Barber Family Relocates to Jacksonville for New Home
Mr and Mrs Lincoln Barber II and their young son move to Jacksonville to establish a home. Mrs Barber formerly Virginia Weems, daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Weems. Barber will join Building and Loan Association in Jacksonville.
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Lincoln Barber II
Jacksonville
Durham Extermo Ant Balls offer cheap ant control
Advertisement notes Red Ant Beds can be removed with Extermo Ant Balls priced under 5 cents per den. Six balls cost 30 cents and twelve cost 50 cents, available at your druggist or New Cameron Drug Co.
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Durham
Two Court Justices Visit for Centennial Opening
Judge Giles P. Lester chief justice of the Court of Civil Appeals Tenth District and Judge Joseph W. Hale associate justice visited Thursday for the Centennial opening. Lester, born at Jones Prairie, stayed with his brother Ray Lester and Hale lunched with locals before returning to Waco.
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Giles P. Lester
Court of Civil Appeals
Tenth District
Joseph W. Hale
Waco
Lester
Ray Lester
Judge Hale
Judge Lester
Jones Prairie
Merlin Lester
Herald
Stevenson
Local Draft Board to Close Saturdays Starting May 25
Milam County Local Board No. 2 will discontinue Saturday hours with office open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except lunch 12 to 1. May 30 will be a board holiday at Decoration Way. Marie Whatley of Houston visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Springer.
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Milam County
Jack Lewis
Marie Whatley
Houston
Mrs. O. D. Springer
Austin Woman Visits Cryer Parents This Weekend
Miss Mildred Cryer of Austin visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cryer over the past weekend, sharing time with family in the area.
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Mildred Cryer
Austin
J. A. Cryer
Centennial Attendee Joe Luce Visits Cameron Event
Joe Luce of San Angelo attended the Cameron Centennial last week. An 85 year old Texan born February 1, 1862 at Crockett in Houston County, he remains a noted old timer in the community.
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Joe Luce
San Angelo
Cameron
Mr. Luce
Crockett
Houston County
Miss Natalie Smith Attends Centennial in Cameron
Miss Natalie Smith of Chicago arrived in Houston by plane last week. She was accompanied to Cameron by her grandmother Mrs. Tom Smith to attend the Centennial event.
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Natalie Smith
Chicago
Rived
Houston
Cameron
Tom Smith
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E. A. Camp
E. B. Camp
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