Stalin orders no retreat as Stalingrad fights on
Stalin telephoned his forces at Stalingrad urging no more ground surrender and to defeat the Germans or die. Hitler promised to take Stalingrad, while German bombings intensify. analysts say Germany appears defeated while speculation grows on a second front. 47000 civilians killed to date in Britain by bombing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stalin
Stalingrad
Timoshinko
Adolph Hitler
Germany
Satlin
Volga
Stalin
Stailingrad
Hitler
Russia
Napoleon
Caucasus
Great Plains
Italy
Norway
France
London
British Isles
War Bond Drive Opens As City Canvas Planned
Cameron's War Bond and Stamp sales drive begins with a city wide canvas by 75 volunteers to reach every home and business. Grady Little, chairman, says the effort aims to raise 100000 more, tied to replacing Lt. Frank M. Newton's ship, the San Antonio Rose, lost in the Mediterranean. The drive runs through January with ads planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Grady Little
Little
Frank M. Newton
San Antonio
Hoyte Home Demonstration Club Hosts Soldiers at USO
The Hoyte Home Demonstration Club plans a Saturday event for about 200 Camp Hood soldiers at the USO building. The program includes a Jitterbug Contest and a box supper whose proceeds benefit the USO. Women are invited to bring boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyte Home
Hoyte Club
Camp Hood
USO
Burlington Man Transacts Business in Cameron
Roy McAte of Burlington transacted business in Cameron on Tuesday according to local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy McAte
Burlington
Cameron
Cam eron and Maysfield couples take Galveston weekend trip
Mr and Mrs Grady Cooper of Cameron and Mr and Mrs Willard and their son Carl of Maysfield made a pleasure trip to Galveston on the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Cooper
Cameron
Williard
Carl
Maysfield
Galveston
Cameron Dairy Seeks Milk Price Rise to 14 Cents
Mayor Leland Green cites a statement from Leon Henderson's Price Administration allowing regional price editors to raise prices in small communities. Cameron may secure milk supply through Chamberlain Dairy which warned it would close if the 14 cent per pint increase is not approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Leland Green
Leon Henderson
Chamberlain
Newton Memorial Hospital Nearing Capacity on Patients
Newton Memorial Hospital in the newly opened facility nears capacity as patients require hospitalization soon. Business manager Thomas Raymon urges potential cases to make room reservations. The hospital, named in memory of the late Dr. W. R. Newton Sr., emphasizes modern equipment and home like surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Memorial Hospital
Thomas Raymon
W. R. Newton
Cameron Fans Urged To Attend Rockdale Game Friday Night
Cameron urged Thursday to attend the Rockdale and Cameron football game in Rockdale Friday night. The Yeomen team will receive 50 percent of the gate, and strong local attendance would bring needed benefits. Fans are advised to plan now and attend, given short travel and neighborly rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Rockdale
Yeemen
Four Major Classes Elect Officers at Yee High School
Four Yee High School classes have elected officers for the year. Senior Class president Bonner McLane and secretary Marjorie Kidd lead. Junior Class president Bill Bonwell and secretary Geraldine Chambers lead. Sophomore president Pauline Clack, secretary Bob Wood, and vice president Billy Gaston. Freshmen president Jack Hearne, vice president Gillis Graham, and secretary Aimarie Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee High School
Bonner McLane
Marjorie Kidd
Bill Bonwell
Geraldine Chambers
Pauline Clack
Bob Wood
Billy Gaston
Jack Hearne
Gillis Graham
Aimarie Brady
Gregory Named Executive Secretary of Local Ration Board
F L Gregory previously with the Milam county Agriculture Adjustment Association has been elected to a salaried post as executive secretary for the local Ration Board. The Thorndale resident will direct board operations and oversee its activities. The position, long anticipated, pays a solid salary and was widely approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Gregory
Agriculture Adjustment Association
Milam County
Gregory
the Herald
Thorndale
Cameron Schools 10 Aid in Scrap Drive
Cameron schools join a two week scrap metal drive starting October 5 under state program supervision. County Superintendent Chas M Hicks is director for rural schools. Cameron plans its own campaign with prizes in war stamps and a half holiday for the top class collecting scrap metal rags rubber burlap bags or manila rope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Texas
Chas. M. Hicks
Cameron's Scrap Metal Drive Gains Momentum
Cameron's Scrap Metal Drive, led by Mayor Leland Green, reports rapid progress with 12 calls on file and broader country response. Maysfield community units plan block by block canvassing, using air raid wardens to organize a citywide scrap collection for Red Cross aid. Local trucks will haul metals to junk dealers and proceeds fund relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Leland Green
Maysfield
Green
Red Cross
Bond Rally Here Poorly Attended in Cameron
Cameron's war bond rally scheduled for Monday night drew few attendees, with not more than 150 present mostly children. Captain Marvin E. Smith of Camp Hood and Arizona State Senate member spoke, while leaders blamed complacency and weak coordination for missed targets in Milam County for 1942 bond quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Marvin E. Smith
Camp Hood
Arizona State Senate
Milam County
Roosevelt
Burlington couple wed at Saint Michael's Church
Buck Strickler and Nelcine Kleypas of Burlington married at Saint Michael's church Saturday morning at 8 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kleypas served as attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Strickler
Nelcine Kleypas
Burlington
Saint Michael's Church
Vernon Kleypas
Tomek Brothers in Army serve from Elm Ridge area
Charlie J. Tomek of Elm Ridge is in Battery C 88th Field Artillery at Fort Sam Houston. His brother Frank Tomek Sr. serves at Fort Bliss near El Paso. The Tomek family has 22 members in the armed forces with two more sons soon to report for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie J. Tomek
Armed Services of
United States
Frank Tomek
Elm Ridge
Fort Sam Houston
88Th Field Artillery
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Charlie
Armed Forces
Tomek
Frances Tomek
Ad Hall
R A Fraser Dies At Calvert Home
R A Fraser aged 70 died at his Calvert home early Saturday. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 4 PM in Calvert with Green Funeral Home of Cameron directing the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Fraser
Calvert
Green Funeral Home
Cameron
Funer
Married In A Single Ring Ceremony In Big Springs
Miss Jeanne Stallings married Sgt. Dr. D Harris in a Tuesday night ring ceremony at the Whitaker home in Big Springs. Rev. R E Bowden officiated with music by Mrs. V V Simms and La Vaughn Bowden. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wooldridge. The couple will reside in Big Springs. Harris, 21, is in the Army Air Corps. he is a Yee High School graduate and attended West Texas State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Springs
Jeanne Stallings
D. Harris
Mack Stallings
Cayon
Whitaker
R. E. Bowden
Main Street
Church of God
V. V. Simms
la Vaughn Bowden
Set
Robert Wooldridge
Big Springgs
Stallings
Joan James
Nina
J. A. Forrest
Ethel Fowler
Bobby
Betty Jo
J. R. Lassiter
J. K. Bowden
Whitakes
Set. Harris
Army Air Corps
Yee High School
Interment Planned in Calvert Cemetery
Interment will be made in the cemetery at Calvert following services, with burial to take place at the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert
Yoemen roll past Caldwell Hornets behind Torno
Frank Torno, at 152 pounds, scored 8 touchdowns and added conversions to pace the Yoemen to a decisive victory over the Caldwell Hornets. Alert Ruig supported the attack with a 25 yard run and a key assist as Billy Cosby battled injuries.
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Frank Torno
Yoemen
Caldwell Hornets
McGregor
Yeomen
Ruig
Tornd
Hornets
Tornu
Billy Cosby
Horney
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Death of Arvin Tomasek at 20 in Cameron
Arvin Tomasek aged 20 died at his home near Ad Hall Monday at 4 p.m following eight months of declining health. Born December 28, 1921 in Milam County, he lived in Cameron his whole life. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Green Funeral Home with Oak Hill Cemetery burial. Survived by his parents and ten siblings, including Frank, Louis, Hubert, Albert, Emil, and Mrs Havlik, Mrs Vybiral, Mrs Baluseck, and Mrs Svetlik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvin Tomasek
Ad Hall
Milam County
Anton Tomasek
Cameron
Green
Oak Hill Cemetery
Frank Tomasek
Louis Tomasek
Blessing
Hubert
Albert Tomasek
United States Army
Emil
Heniy Havlik
Ben Vybiral
Emil Baluseck
el Maton
Texas
James Svetlik
Bay City
Saddledown Sadness Over Billy the Sold Saddle Horse
Nig Moody mourns the sale of Billy a well trained saddle horse he loved dearly. The loyal mount had been his trusted companion and source of pride in riding and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nig Moody
Billy
Countywide Scrap Drive Proclaimed for Milam County War Effort
Milam County will observe Scrap Metal Day on Wednesday October 14 1942 with business houses urged to close 2 to 6 p m to allow workers to participate. J B Brogdon county chairman appeals to donate scrap through schools or local committees or sell to authorized junk dealers for the national salvage campaign supporting victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Brogdon
Brogdon
S. E. Brogdon
National Salvage Campaign
Milam County
Martin Russell Dies at North Elm Home
Martin C. Russell 71 died suddenly at his North Elm area home Monday morning September 28 1942 after a heart stroke. He was born August 16 1871 at Yarrellton and lived in that community all his life. Surviving are his widow and two children Ewell and Myrtle Russell of North Elm. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 4:06 p.m. at North Elm Baptist Church with Rev. John Cole and Rev. P. L. Caperton officiating. Interment in North Elm Cemetery. Green Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin C. Russell
North Elm School
Milam County
Yarrellton
Ewell Russell
Myrtle Russell
North Elm
North Elm Baptist Church
John Cole
P. L. Caperton
Green Funeral Home
Probate Court appoints guardian for Dresher minors
On September 21, 1942 E. A. Camp was appointed guardian of Willie Dresher Jr. and Rose Dresher. Bond set at 590 dollars. Appraisers T. B. Ryan John T. Hale and H. M. Luckey named. Bond approved with P. Sanders and Emory Camp as sureties. Hearing set for September 28, 1942 at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Camp
Willie Dresher, Jr
Rose D. Dresher
T. B. Ryan
John T. Hale
H. M. Luckey
P. Sanders
Emory
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Hoyte Home Club
Cameron Schools
R.A. Fraser
Calvert Home
Mrs
Fred Whitaker
Sgt DD. Twarris
Turno
THE
O'Ne
U. S
National Defense Council
Martin
Russell
North Elm Home
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