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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1950
Page
2
October rainfall measured 1.07 inches, far below 6.08 inches in October 1949. Cameron Water Department manager L W Smith notes record pumpage at 12 652 000 gallons in October due to dry weather. Farmers in Milam County seek moisture for winter cover crop as they prepare conservation plans.
Mrs Canasta worries about street conditions as parking meter revenue for the week shows 207.55 collected versus 251.27 last week. The street committee works on repairs in residential areas but many streets need work to improve the dumpy damp conditions, with the council pressed to spend the funds.
Mrs J D Baskin reports the birth of her first great grandchild Mary Carolyn on October 31 1960 in Norfolk Virginia. She weighs eight pounds and is the granddaughter of Mrs Jim Baskin of Austin. The mother is former Miss Mary Goodrich of Marlin.
Thormas Jackson of Texas University spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Bartow Jackson in Cameras. Other guests were Mr and Mrs L V Harsten and daughter Patricia of Luling staying at the Jackson home.
Me and Mrs. Albert Dorner of Cameron and Mr and Mrs Dennis Kein and children of Burlington were guests of Mr and Mrs Benny Mein at McAllen over the weekend. They made a sightseeing tour into the area.
Amid uncertain times the Bible Reading program gains reach during November, backed by the American Bible Society and other sponsors. President Truman serves as honorary chairman and urges the nation to read scripture from Thanksgiving to Christmas as a source of hope and moral guidance.
Mrs. John Blake 46 of Brownweed died in Fort Worth Hospital on Thursday November 2 after a brain surgery. She was sister-in-law of G. Blake, a former Canerem resident, and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in Brownweed. Survivors include her husband a son J. T. Blake of Stephenville and two daughters Mrs. Betty Williams and Miss Joan Blake of Brownweed.
Tyler remains alive as funeral services await when relatives arrive to gather for the planned proceedings. The text notes that services were pending on arrival of kin.
Millions join a program started by the American Bible Society during World War II to read the same Bible verses from Thanksgiving to Christmas. The list for this year presents readings from Psalms, Matthew, Exodus, Luke, Isaiah, Corinthians, Hebrews, and more with guidance to read slowly, prayerfully, and carry a verse for reference.
Mr and Mrs Paul J Machost of Corpus Christi spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Albert Drozdé in a social gathering that highlighted local hospitality and family connections.
Mr and Mrs Kelso Rogers of Cameron spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charlie Rogers in Rockdale. Jim Hauk of Rosebud visited the Cameron Herald office during the past week.
Mrs Minnie Wohleb has returned from Houston after spending several days with her sister Mrs Allen Mc Ashan.
Miss Adeline Senkel of Temple spent the weekend with her cousin Mrs. Albert Dred.
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