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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1949
Page
8
Hollywood reports comedian Lou Costello is recovering from major surgery at a hospital and is expected to stay for another week. The piece also notes a Sunday social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Janes with several guests from nearby towns.
Numerous residents and guests travel between Brenham Gause Caldwell Robstown Rockdale and Temple visiting family and friends. Highlights include Evelyn Ann Miller born November 5 1940 in Rockdale, and Homer Lee Deen returning from Japan after two years for a visit.
Mr and Mrs Ed Pollei Mr and Mrs Bill Slocum Mr and Mrs Edmund Pollei and daughters Barbara Jean and Helen Lou of Temple are joined by Mrs Herbert Jungmann and daughter Shirley Ann of Rogers Mrs Elle Pollei and sons Lee Ray and James of Barclay Mr and Mrs Milton Brandstetter of Rockdale and Alan Dunham of Pettibone are named in the household notice.
Mrs Fred Jackson Jr and infant son Michael David have left Newton Memorial Hospital and are doing well at home.
Giles Jordan 45 of Gause faces trial for murder in the July 18 shooting of Ferrias Ferguson 39. A special venire is ordered for the trial set for Monday November 7 in this case. Ferguson, a railroad section gang worker, was shot on Gause Main Street near the Ely store. Jordan, released on $10,000 bond, is represented by Camp & Camp with Ed Gunn prosecuting.
A man stepped into the street with a 12 gauge public safety item and fired at a Black man. The victim Ferguson was knocked down, attempted to flee, and died minutes later after a second blow.
Mrs Walter Harris and Verna spent Sunday visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Vernie Miller of Ad Hall.
Otis Miller professor of journalism and Gordon Gay assistant director of A&M College Y M C A attended the Methodist District Conference held in Cameron on Monday.
Mrs R B Rylander had an operation at a Marlin Hospital Tuesday and is reported resting well. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery.
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