Searchlight Visit Promises Cameron Fire Inspection Backdrop
The Lone Star Brewing Company lights travel Texas and will beam over Cameron on November 9 1953 for a city fire inspection program led by firefighter Lincoln Mondrik. Arthur Dillon operates the 8 million candle power searchlights capable of reaching 45000 feet, a relic of World War II and Korea.
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Cameron
Lone Star Brewing Company
Texas
Cameron Terriory
Athur Dillon
San Antonio
Lincoln Mondrik
Mondrik
Escape Artist In Rockdale School Assembly Program
Jimmy Wear, a noted escape artist and modern mystic, brings an original, humorous program to Rockdale Elementary Gym at 10 30 on November 10. He has performed in forty of the forty eight states and entertained thousands of school audiences.
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Rockdale
Jimmy Wear
Wear
Health Unit Offers Free Polio Shots In Exceptional Cases
Milam County Health Unit provides limited polio vaccine for families unable to pay for private care. A physician or welfare referral is required. Shots are given at Cameron on Wednesdays and at Rockdale City Hall on the first and third Tuesdays each month.
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Milam Couny
Cameron
Milam County Health Unit
Health Unit
Rockdale City Hall
HollowayJanes Troth Revealed In Cameron Buckholts
Mr and Mrs H M Holloway of Cameron announce the engagement of their daughter Faye to Corporal Daniel Janes son of Mr and Mrs H V Janes of Buckholts.
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H. M. Holloway
Cameron
Faye
Daniel Janes
H. V. Janes
Buckholts
Local Guard Battery C Wins Silver Certificate for Efficiency
Battery C of the 649th Anti aircraft Artillery Battalion, the local National Guard unit, received the Silver Certificate for training efficiency during the past year at the IG inspection drill. Lt Col A J Godfrey presented the award on behalf of Lt Gen John H Collier.
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A. J. Godfrey
John H. Collier
Fourth Army
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Col. Godfrey
Col
Godfrey
Wisconsin National Guard
Battery C
James T. Terry
National Guard
Army
Brotherhood Elects Officers At First Chili Supper Meet
The First Baptist Brotherhood elected officers for the year with Edgar Plemper as President. Jack Tomlinson led membership, Max Howard activity, Ben Magness program, Wm F North social chair, A H Halberdier Secretary Treasurer. A D La Grance became voluntary KP. North planned chili supper and a neon sign for the church was discussed.
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First Baptist Brotherhood
Edgar Plemper
Jack Tomlinson
Max Howard
Ben Magness
Wm. F. North
A. H. Halberdier
A. D. la Grance
North
Russell
Markham Sister Visits With Mother Over Weekend
Sammy Dell Markham spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Florence Markham. Miss Markham is employed with Southwest Oil and Refining Company in Corpus Christi.
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Sammy Dell Markham
Florence Markham
Miss Markham
Southwest Oil and Refining Company
Corpus Christ
Rockdale Infant Reported With Paralytic Polio
A six month old child in Rockdale was reported last week to have paralytic polio. No further details on the case were available.
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Rockdale
Social Security Representative Visit Planned for Cameron
The Social Security Administration confirms a representative will visit Cameron on Tuesday November 8 at 1:00 p.m. The Austin office offers this community service through the Department of Public Welfare for local residents.
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Social Security
Cameron
Department of Public Welfare
Austin
The
Social Security Administration
Yeomen Honors For Massengle And Jackson Told
Benny Massengle named Waco Tribune Herald player of the week for his standout play and leadership in the Cameron Taylor game of October 21 1955 Leo Jackson chosen Tribune Herald coach of the week for similar reasons Both honors announced at a Waco Quarterback Club meeting October 31 with signatures by sports editor Dave Campbell The Cameron Quarterback Club meanwhile held a meeting previewing the Georgetown tilt and players penned feelings about the game focusing on Taylor and Bane contexts for Belton and Cameron teams
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Cameron
Waco
Cameron Rockdale
Dick Young
Georgetown
Taylor
Steve Polter
Belton
Bane
Burk Barr
Guy Dillon
Tom Collins
Veteran's Day Dinner Planned by Hardy Post 9
State Land Commissioner will speak at the Simon-George Memorial Hall dinner honoring Gold Star parents and wives. Edwin Hardy Post No 9 Legionnaires plan the annual event on November 11 with Shirley Horstmann arranging the musical program. Tickets are $1.25 per plate.
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Hardy Post
Simon-George Hall
Simon George Memorial Hall
Legionnaires
Edwin Hardy
Legion
Children Get $50 As Treat For UNICEF Program
Rev. John Solomon reports a $50.58 collection for UNICEF from churches during a Trick For Treaters event Monday night. Some expected callers were missed and plan to bring donations, according to UNICEF Page 5.
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Unicef
John Solomon
B Team Edges Rockdale B Squad in Friday Night Battle
The Stuth Adams B Team beat Rockdale B 26 to 13 at Rockdale. Cameron led with 309 rushing yards and 39 passing, while Johnny Davis scored twice including an 18 yard run. Johnny Josey and Herbert Marek contributed key plays and punt returns, with Tepera Hollas and Manning praised for line play.
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Stuth - Adams
Rockdale
Tedee
John Wayne Josey
Stuth
Sue
Herbert Marek
J. W. Josey
Cameron
Johnny Davis
Bowley
Tepera
Hollas
Manning
Davis
Yee
Tigerlettes
Kopriva Undergoes Surgery at St Edward Hospital
Anton Kopriva of Route 1 underwent surgery at St Edward Hospital Monday and is reported to be resting nicely. He is the brother in law of Alyne and Alvin Roznos of Cameron. Mr Kopriva will remain in the hospital for several days.
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Anton Kopriva
Route 1
St. Edward Hospital
Alyne
Alvin Roznos
Cameron
Rockdale Library Celebrates First Anniversary Ball
The Rockdale Public Library marks its first anniversary with a public ball on Nov 4 at 9 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Rockdale. Dutch Scheel's Orchestra will play until 1 a.m. Tickets cost 1 dollar as a donation to the library fund, available from ticket committee members and library directors. The event coincides with the Rockdale Rosebud game and aims to draw attendees from nearby towns. The hall will be decorated to evoke the Latin Quarter of Old New Orleans.
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Rockdale Public
Airport Lease Dispute Over Five Acres Sale In Cameron
At 11 a m on February 23 1951 a Cameron city document named Harry Rogers airport manager as party signed by Mayor A N Green notes a five year renewal option if applied for ninety days before lease end. Five acres already sold to the State of Texas with payment in hand while lease remains in effect, city council faulted for failure to deliver clear title.
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Milam County
A. N. Green
Cameron
Harry Rogers
City of
State of
Texas
Bill Richter
Terry
Weems
Lee City Chamber
Pancake Supper Supports Cameron Children Welfare
The Cameron Kiwanis Club plans a Pancake Supper on December 16 from 5 30 to 8 30 to replenish the lunch and shoe aid provided to underprivileged local children. In September the club budgeted 116 dollars for hot lunches this school year and will sell items at the supper to provide value to donors under its donation policy.
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Cameron
Kiwanis Club
City and Chambers Plan Festive Yale Atmosphere
City Council voted to join with the Jaycees and Chamber of Commerce to purchase about $1,000 in new decorations for December. Each group contributes $200 to buy trimmings while volunteers assemble streamers and lights for years ahead. City lighting electricians will handle connections and storage.
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Cameron
Jaycees
Chamber of Commerce
Jr. Chamber
Jayced
Slaughter
Cameron Fire Chief Plans Citywide Hazard Hunt
Cameron aims a November 9 blitz with fire detectives from the Texas Insurance Fieldmen's Association inspecting 35 buildings. Four man teams including two visiting experts, a city firefighter and a Boy Scout will tag hazards with red FIX ME tags and provide owners with corrective suggestions.
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Cameron
Houston
Texas Insurance Fieldmen’s Association
Carl C. Black
Cameron Fire
Capital Stock Fire Insurance
Black
Cameron Fire Commerce
Cameron Public Library Elects Directors and Incorporates
The Cameron Public Library becomes an incorporated entity after a year of operation. It holds 1833 books with 442 loaned during the year and reports a $419.21 bank balance. New board includes Dr. George Bowman and Mrs. Graham Gillis among nine directors. Bill Wallace to represent the library on the Community Center project. Recognition goes to Evelyn Love and Carol Matula for part time operations.
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Cameron Public Library
Oxsheer Smith
Bill Wallace
George Bowman
Graham Gillis
Bess Triggs
Harry Haraway
John Henderson
Gene Blake
James E. Potterson
Natalie Bynum
Evelyn Love
Carol Matula
Farmers Urged to Obtain Employer Identification Number
Milam County farm employers must secure an Employer Identification Number if they pay at least one employee $100 in cash wages during the year. James B. Marley of the Austin Social Security office warns that the number is for reporting Social Security tax and is distinct from individual Social Security numbers. Applications available from the County Agent or by writing the Social Security Administration, Austin, Texas.
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Milam County
James B. Marley
Austin, Texas
Social Security Office
Marley
Social Security Administration
Austin
Texas
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