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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1955
Page
3
James E Bo Patterson notes the Postal Employee Annual Affair held at Kathy's Café on 77 highway Friday Nov 4 drawing charter members and attendees. The event blends fellowship with a spring debate on segregation and a hearty oyster dinner ending with pecan pie and stories of past organizers.
Mr Jim Hurry died Saturday in Houston after a short illness at age 58. Born November 18 1896 in Grimes County he was married to Velma Hurry of Houston and father to James Leroy and Billy Lane. Survived by three sisters and two brothers with four grandchildren. Funeral at First Baptist Cameron with Rev P L Caperton. burial Oak Hill cemetery. Mr Hurry belonged to American Legion Post in Houston.
Mrs. Stancy L. King born December 6 1867 in Alabama died November 5 at 3 45 p m in St Edwards hospital aged 87. She lived with her daughter Mrs Henry Dreyer in Cameron for the last five years. Funeral services will be at the initial church.
The First Baptist Church of Texas City will host a 2 p.m. service Tuesday with Rev. Williams presiding. Burial follows at LaMarque. Surviving are four daughters including Mrs. Langford of Texas City and Mrs. Roberts of Houston, two sons Harry and Elmer, two brothers G M Rice of Thalia and J B Rice of Palestine, three sisters, 23 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. The body was moved to Texas City Monday by Marek Burns Funeral Home.
Texas Safety Association president E C McFadden warns pedestrians that foot travelers face traffic risks even in safe conditions. He urges walkers to assume drivers may not see them and lists safety rules to follow while crossing streets.
The notice lists safety steps for pedestrians: use sidewalks and crossings, obey signals, cross only on green or walk, wait on the curb, check for turning cars at corners and one way streets, avoid crossing in front of transit vehicles, seek help if unwell, wear white or reflectors at night, and walk facing traffic where no sidewalk exists.
Mrs Ed Posival of Buckholts Mrs Annie Verla and son Alan Orsay of Houston return from a near four thousand mile trip visiting Dalhart Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Seven Falls Garden of the Gods Manitou Springs Cave of the Winds Buffalo Bill's grave Lookout Mountain Denver Estes Park Cheyenne Santa Fe Carlsbad Cavern and Fort Worth host.
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