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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1950
Page
6
The Sarah McCalla Chapter of the D A R held its first fall meeting at Mrs. B. J. Baskin’s home. Minutes from the last meeting were read and a motion to raise dues to 4.50 per member to fund the Year Books passed. The Constitution Day program featured a DAR Magazine-style observance.
The column notes the addition of Mrs. Clarence Freeman as a new member and mentions guest Mrs. Bess Wright. Mrs. Giles McDermott reads a luncheon invitation from Jane Douglas Chapter to Sarah McCalla Chapter to the D.A.R. Hall at the Texas State Fair Grounds, invitation accepted. Next meeting slated for the ranch home of Mr. Sam Me whinney. Go To Church Sunday.
The Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars launched a statewide drive to raise funds for the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation polio treatment center. Odessa state commander J. T. Rutherford says all money supports the foundation with dues covering costs. About 400 VFW posts join through November 20. members give 1 dollar each. The campaign began with a 500 dollar check to Governor Shivers, honorary chair, and a 100 dollar check from the ladies auxiliary.
The First Methodist Church youth group attended a sub-district social in Hearne on Monday night October 23. Cameron attendees joined the gathering starting with a chili supper and class auctions to raise funds for a loud speaking system for Lakeview Camp.
Rural Electrification Administration approved over 3 million dollars in loans for Texas rural phone service. South Plains Rural Telephone Association of Lubbock received 1.227 million dollars and PokaLambro Rural Telephone Co-Operative of Tahoka 1.837 million dollars to finance new dial systems. Roosevelt County Telephone Co-Operative of Portales, New Mexico, was also funded with 525 thousand dollars. State senator Tom Connally noted the loans aim to expand dial switching capabilities in the Texas firms.
Mrs. M. W. Price expresses deep gratitude for friends' kindness during illness. She thanks them for flowers get well cards and thoughtful deeds and wishes God’s blessing on each recipient.
Ann Brock, a student at SWTSC in San Marcos, spent the past weekend visiting Cameron with her parents.
Car and truck drivers are urged to cooperate with the eighth grade policemen at Ada Henderson School to direct traffic. Stop signs near the school should be observed and drivers should reduce speed, as careful observance prevents many injuries to school children.
Mr and Mrs Raymond L Robinson and daughter Nelda of Yoakum visited Mr and Mrs J H Angell in Cameron after returning from Post Texas Robinson assisted their former Yoakum pastor in a revival there for several days
Mr and Mrs Hershel Walker of Edinburg announce the birth of a daughter on October 24 named Rebecca Sue The mother is formerly Rebecca Jean Muse daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Muse of Edinburg and Cameron They also have a two year old son Johnnie Layne.
Donald Trweatt of Houston visited his parents in Cameron the past weekend. His trip reflected family ties across miles as he spent time with relatives and caught up on news.
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