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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1951
Page
7
Dr. J. D. Bragg of Baylor University recalls a history class where only one hand rose to answer a question on the Monroe Doctrine. The responder, Miss Maria de la Luz Pantgray of Tampico, described as Mexican with Chinese ancestry, quoted the textbook verbatim, causing astonishment.
A Cameron Herald report from November 22, 1951 recalls a teacher marking an "A" for a foreign student and asking the class if they were ashamed, highlighting a moment of prejudice in a classroom. The incident centers on language used by the instructor and student reactions in a Cameron area school.
A weather note from L. W. Smith reports a low of 25 degrees Sunday morning November 18 and 32 degrees Monday. Forecast calls for cloudy and warmer conditions Monday and Tuesday with no recent rain in Central Texas. Dalhart posted the coldest spot at 15 degrees.
Governor Allan Shivers will be the principal speaker at the 27th Annual Dinner Meeting of the Heart O' Texas Council to be held Friday evening at 6 30 P M at the Roosevelt Hotel. Silver Beaver Awards for outstanding service to youth will be presented by Dr W R White president of Baylor University. The event is described as the council s top affair for Scout leaders and friends in 1951.
Rev John Solomon and L W Smith attended a County Chapter Chairmen meeting in the Central Texas area at Temple on Friday November 16 at the Hawn Hotel from 1030 A M to 1 P M. Bill Elmendorf district representative recommended campaign supplies for March of Dimes drives and discussed their advantages. A number of county chairmen were present and a film on their Mothers March held in Phoenix Arizona last January was shown.
Mrs. R. S. Harris, 80, of North Fannin Cameron died Tuesday November 20 1951 after years of declining health. She was mother of Leo Harris and Mrs Joe B Casey. Funeral from Marek Burns Funeral Home at 4 P M Tuesday with Rev Raymond Helseth officiating. Survived by son Leo Harris Cameron daughter Mrs Joe B Casey Taylor two sisters Mrs H N Maddox Cameron and Mrs Gus Newton San Antonio three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Pontiac Motor Division will hold factory and dealer meetings in 25 cities starting November 19 to discuss the 1952 line and outline plans for public introductions. L W Ward, general sales manager, announced the series of gatherings. Separate note reports Texas Junior Dairy Production Program 1951 averages of 9,908 pounds milk and 535 pounds butterfat for 10 entries, with state cows averaging 3.40 pounds milk and 137 pounds butterfat per lactation.
Jackie H. Todd USN seaman recruit at the U S Naval Training Center San Diego begins initial training. He is the son of Mr and Mrs G C Todd of Gause Texas. The program includes seaman ship fire fighting gunnery signaling and other courses to prepare him for Navy life. Upon completion graduates are assigned to duty stations or sent to service schools.
Mrs. Mary Todd, mother of Mrs. Chevalier, is recovering from several fractured ribs after a recent automobile accident. Also involved were Mrs. Chevalier's sister from Temple, Mrs. Joe Todd, her niece and husband Mr and Mrs Jones Butler of Eddy, Texas, and Mrs. Mary Grisham.
Texas Health Officer Dr Geo W Cox warns in fall and winter cold season. Personal hygiene, sleep, clothing, exercise help resistance but colds still spread. Infected individuals should cover coughs with disposable tissues and avoid crowds, especially vulnerable groups. Fire safety note adds extinguishers to farms for building protection.
Mrs R D Brown graciously hosted the Supper Club at her North Central Street home on Friday night November 16. The Thanksgiving menu featured a turkey carved by John Henderson and other dishes served by Mrs B F Robinson with Mums in arrangements. S M Mayfield attended in Oxsheer Smith's absence as three tables of bridge were played with Dr and Mrs James Watson scoring high in their groups.
The Kick Off Breakfast for the 1951 Community Chest Drive drew about 80 civic groups to Milam Coffee Shop on Monday. General Chairman N L Caperton announced a $5500 goal and urged Cameron residents to contribute, with Swift detailing allocations for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Welfare, Milk Fund, Emergency Hospitalization, and the Emergency Fund.
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