DAR Contest Winners Named for Citizenship Award
The Sara McCaila Chapter announces five winners of the DAR Good Citizen Award Miss Verlene Coreoran Cameron Miss Betty Adamek Thorndale Miss Barbara Doss Rockdale Mixes Della Jurca Rockholt Mir Velma Cargill Sharp All winners are chosen for character honesty citizenship reliability patriotism and activity. each must write an essay on the DAR theme For What A ll If Freedom Fail They will compete later for the county and state awards with the top winner receiving a college scholarship.
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Sara McCaila
Dan of
Cameron Classroom Teachers Elect Zelisko President
Mrs Elizabeth Zelisko and Ada Henderson Librarian were elected to lead the Cameron Classroom Teachers Association as president and secretary respectively. Other officers include Vance Werner treasurer Otelia Barker reporter with chairmen named for membership social teacher welfare legislative public relations nominating and standards duties. The group plans an all faculty supper November 24 with school officials as guests.
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Elizabeth Zelisko
Ada Henderson
Cameron Classroom Teachers Association
Nadine Zelisko
Vance Werner
Otelia Barker
Nan Hudson
Lois Randolph
Frances Hensley
Max McClaren
Patsy Nance
Barbara Burke
Beatrice Wiese
Texas Educational and Professional Standard
Cameron
Texas Classroom Teachers’ Association
National Education Association
Ben Arnold Church Marks Eighth Anniversary Services
The United Church of Christ observed its eighth anniversary with special Sunday services, a noon meal, and an afternoon lunch. Local families attended events and visits included Mr and Mrs Swanzy in Dallas for the State Farm Bureau convention and a visit to Rev Jack Ridlehoover and Jake Murphree.
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A. T. Swamy
United Church of Christ
Jim Robinson
the Baptist Church
Lee Hall
Buckhelts
Jack Lowry
Sons
Waco
Alec Henderson
M. D. Swanzy
Holland
Will Cox
Swanzy
Cox
A. Z. Swanzy
State Farm Bureau
Dallas
Jack Ridlehoover
Ben Arnold Baptist Church
Jake Murphree
Thanksgiving Talk by Reverend Russell at Camron Delphian Club
Reverend Aubrey F. Russell of the First Baptist Church spoke on The Spirit of Thanksgiving at the Camron Delphian Club meeting held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Morris Eplen’s home. Mrs. J. D. Eplen co hosted. introduction by Mrs. Howard Baskin. Desert plate served to 20 members including new member Mrs. D. H. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey F. Russell
First Baptist Church
Camron Delphian Club
Morris Eplen
J. D. Eplen
Rev
Russell
Howard Baskin
D. H. Thomas
For Sale Garage on Metho Dist Church Lot
Classified notice seeking buyers for a garage on Metho district church lot. Contact A. J. Smith at OX 7 3935 or H. H. Stedman at Ox TUB for details. 4 hp
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Methodist Church
A. J. Smith
H. H. Stedman
Mrs A E Kruse Speaks at Pleasure and Profit Club
Mrs A E Kruse told the Pleasure and Profit Club about her Europe travels at a Thursday meeting hosted by Miss Lois Randolph. She showcased antiques bought on the trip while refreshments and a decorated table followed by remarks from Mrs H M Yager and Mrs A H Hightower. Guests included Mrs Kruse, Mrs Hightower, and Mrs Florine Hobson with a Christmas program planned at Mrs H M Yager's home.
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A. E. Kruse
Pleasure and Profit
Europe
Lois Randolph
H. D. Club Meets With Mrs. Hearne
The Cameron Home Demonstration Club met at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. M. A Hearne. Mrs. Frankie Ehler reported and plans were made for the annual Christmas party on Dec 13 at 7 p.m. at the Marlow Community Center. Mrs. Francis Johnson demonstrated Fall Planting and Mulching. Ten members and two guests attended.
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Cameron Home Demonstra Club
M. A Hearne
Frankie Ehler
Council
Marlow
Francis Johnson
Beverly Doskocil Weds Nelson Kohring In Dallas Wedding
Beverly Doskocil of Irving married Nelson Dean Kohring of Dallas in a 3 double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home. Rev Shuermacker officiated. Attendants included Phyllis Doskocil as maid of honor and Ralph Moser as best man. The couple will reside in Dallas.
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Beverly Doskocil
Nelson Kohring
Dallas
Mixs Heverly Ann Doskec
Irving
Nelson Dean Kohring
Jerry Deoskocil
Alfred Kenring
Rt. 3
Rosetti
Shuermacker
Good Shephard Lutheran Church of
Windle Barnett
Phyllis € Doskocil
Ralph Moser
Alias
Wendell Barnett
Sherry Long
Local visits and hospital notes fill Breckenridge region pages
Families and friends travel between Houston, Belton, Cameron, Temple, and Palestine visiting patients and relatives. Billy Reese recovers from knee surgery at Breckenridge hospital in Austin. Wesley Woods from Temple rotates home from McCloskey hospital for voting. Thanksgiving and Christmas bring talk of extra farm income from careful farm and ranch records.
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Harvin Reese
Curtis Miller
Billy Reese
Breckenridge Hospital
Austin
Billy
Dinner Party Honors Mr and Mrs Larry Hydes
Mrs A F Russell and Mrs Herbert Colburn hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs Larry Hydes at the Russell home. Twenty guests from the First Baptist Church young married couples group attended a fried chicken menu. The Hydes wed November 4 and live at 107 South Crockett. Mr Hyde teaches industrial arts at Yoe High School.
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A. F. Russell
Herbert Colburn
Larry Hydes
Russell
First Baptist Church
Hydes
S. Crockett
Hyde
Yoe High School
Davilla Home Demonstration Club Meeting Highlights
Mrs Walker hosts Davilla HD Club at her home with nine members present. Frances Johnson led a plant exchange and discussed the upcoming pecan show in Cameron on December 10. Johnson spoke on fall planting mulching and displayed pictures of uncertain flowers.
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Davilla Home Demonstration Club
Mceever Walker
Frances Johnson
Cameron
Johnson
Mrs Ethridge Hosts Sunday School Class at Home
The Martha Class of First Baptist Church met at Mrs Vivian Ethridge's home last Thursday evening with co hostess Mrs Josephine Leonard. Mrs Bessie Fremel led the devotional. Nine members attended and were served pecan pie and coffee.
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Martha
First Baptist Church
Vivian Ethridge
Josephine Leonard
Bessie Friemel
Martha McDermott Joins SNEA Chapter
Martha McDermott of Cameron has joined the North Texas State College chapter of the Student National Education Association. A junior elementary education major, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erskin McDermott of Rt. 3. The SNEA is a professional group for future teachers.
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Denton
Martha McDermott
Cameron
North Texas State College
Student National Education Association
Miss McDermott
Erskin McDermott
Rt. 3
SNEA
George Winter
Union City
Mary Meek Winter
Denson Brook Ermis
John Ermis
Rives High School
The
Baptist School of Nursing
Memphis
Yee High School
Victoria Junior College
Southwest Texas State Teacher’s College
San Marcos
Stanley
TWU Alumnae Meet in Milano for First Year Meeting
Texas Women’s University alumnae from the county gathered Tuesday night in Milano for the year’s first meeting and a covered dish supper. Mrs. Luther Walker hosted at the Milano homemaking cottage. Officers include President James H Kahler, Vice President Walter Fischer, Secretary Richard Wilkerson, Treasurer Herman Yezak, and Foundation Chairman Niley Smith.
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Texas Womens University County
Milano
Luther Walker
County Association
James H. Kahler
Walter Fischer
Rockdale
Richard Wilkerson
Herman Yezak
Niley Smith
Birthdays and Weddings Stir Community Gatherings
Will Ondrey celebrated his birthday with a barbecue at his home. Nieces of Houston and several couples including Fred Vavia Frank Mueck and others joined. Attendees included Annie Ondrej Wil Bishop George Schuh and families from Austin Hemstead Waller Temple Breckenridge and Van Nuys California. Other relatives attended Cecil Morgan's funeral.
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Will Ondrey
Houston
Fred Vavia
Frank Mueck
Will Ondrej
Annie Ondrej
Wil Bishop
George Schuh
Austin
Joe Hevner
Joe Biskop
Edward Biskop
Hemstead
Harry
Waller
Wayne Morris
Tony Vogelsang
Steve Shupert
Temple
Porter Morgan
van Muys Calif
W. T Morgan
Cecil Morgan
Texas A and M Dairyman Short Course Set for December
Texas A and M College announces its annual Dairyman's Short Course scheduled for December 1 and 2. The program will cover dairy management, nutrition, milk quality and industry updates for farming professionals and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas A & M College
Salvation Army Explains 95 Years of Service
A historical overview traces The Salvation Army’s 95 year development from its London beginnings in 1865 to its New York 1880 entry and rapid U.S. expansion. It notes the 1,100 uniformed corps nationwide, 8,549 operation centers, 4,000 officers, and 10,000 full time staff, plus its religious charitable mission and fundraising structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Texas
Salvation Army Advisory Board
France
William Booth
London
Christian Revival Association
Christian Mission
Whitechapel Road
East London
Christian Mission Magazine
Salchese Humr Room
British Isles
Atlantic
America
New York
George Railton
Hallelujah
Booth
United States
Pacific Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Canadian
State of
Deer Hunt Fundraiser Lets Donors Shoot On 3000-Acre Ranch
A $25 contribution to Newton Memorial Hospital purchases a one day deer hunt on Milam and Burleson County line ranches. Dr W R Newton Jr estimates 400 to 500 deer on the ranch stocked in 1954 55, with hunters allowed one deer per donation. Foundation work on the hospital is under way and expected to complete in about nine months. Contact Dr or Mrs Newton or the Cameron Chamber of Commerce for details.
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Newton Memorial Hospital Building Fund
Milam Burleson County
W. R. Newton, Jr
Newton Memorial Hospital
Donnor
Milam Minnow Ranch
Newton
Caldwell
Milano
New
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Milam County TB Association Prepares 2717 Seal Letters
Milam County TB Association directors met Monday night to assemble 2717 Christmas Seal letters for mailing. Walter White, seal campaign chairman, urged Milam residents to support seal sales, noting 82 percent of funds stay for local TB control. The association buys medicine, provides clothing for indigent inpatients, and responds to state hospital requests. White also cited TB statistics: a new case every six minutes and a death every four minutes.
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Milam County TB Association
Walter White
Main County
Milam County
White
Social News Notes From Jacksonville And Waco
Mrs. Sue Wilborn of Jacksonville visited her mother Mrs. Melvin Weems over the weekend. Mrs. J. W. Williams and Miss Bell Richardson of Waco spent Sunday with their sister Mrs. J. W. Eanes.
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Sue Wilborn
Jacksonville
Melvin Weems
J. W. Williams
Miss Bell Richardson
Waco
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Verlene Cochran
Fis Vane
National Association of Secondary School Principals
DAR
Wits
Ben Arnold Church
Pleasure Profit Club
H. D. Club
Milano News
Reese
Austin Hospital
Asa McGregor
Fred Brannan
Mr. AG. Patterson
Palestine
O. T Bankston
J. F. Crow
Reese Ashley
Mike
WE. Wittye
Rickey, Gale and
Sherrif
Wesley Woods
McCloskey Hospital
Clarence Sims
Killeen
Loyd Fogerson
Rice Dennis
Hall
Ruby Dennis
Hugh Stewart
RR. J Stewart
JD Lagrome
Walter Jones
Pasadena
A D. Culf
George Henry
John J. Morgan
Ralph Pence
Karen
Michel Southern
San Antonio
Fh. J. Stewart
Jim F. Robinson
Milano Baptist Church
Ben Arnold
Mrs. Walker
Davilla HD Club
Mrs. Ethridge
TWU
Jimmy Havalik
Melntosh’s
North Milam County
East End London
Thomas Street
Mile End Road
Mercy
Local TB Association
W. Eanes
Old Temple Hwy
Lilian Atkinson
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