City Council approves parking meter fund for street improvements
The City Council voted unanimously to set aside parking meter funds for a permanent street improvement fund reversing a prior plan to use the money for higher police salaries and other items. The lengthy meeting also covered water main petitions, Highway 36 right of way, and a new electrical code moving toward third reading.
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Milton Schiller
August Kunz
Elmo Vaughn
L. van Perkins
Green
Roy Baskin
Cameron Sees August Building Permits Reach 26450
City records show Cameron August building permits totaling 26450 with most activity in the merchantile area. Major projects include Cameron Fruit Company expansion and church improvements at First Baptist and First Methodist, plus a 12000 home for Henry Michalka in Green Addition.
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Cameron
Merchantile
Cameron Fruit Company
First Baptist Church
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Henry Michalka
Green Addition
Studebaker
W. H. Stafford
Government lifts cotton limits for 1951 crop plan
Washington reports that no acreage or marketing quotas will be set for the 1951 cotton crop. Brannan says at least 16 million bales are needed to meet domestic and export demand, with price supports kept at 80 to 90 percent of parity. Farmers may plant without curbs, aiming to maximize production.
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Washington
Charles F. Brannan
Brannan
Cottom
County considers 30 cent ad valorem for rural roads
Petitioners circulate for a county election to authorize a 30 cent state tax levy aimed at farm to market roads in Milam County. Judge Dan Tyson says about 50 000 yearly could fund rural road projects if funds are planned and overseen by engineers with state highway department cooperation.
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Milam County
Dan Tyson
Commissioners Court
State Highway Department
Simple Assault Fines In Cutting as Two Negro Women Fight
Two young Negro women were arrested Saturday night after a cutting spree and allowed to pay simple assault fines in Justice court. Dorothy Green slashed Jewel Fay Miller at Green’s home during a quarrel reportedly involving Green’s husband. Miller sustained knife wounds to the arm and side and was treated at a local hospital. A puzzling aspect is permitting such fines when a knife is used as the weapon.
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Justice Court
Dorothy Green
Jewel Fay Miller
Sheriff Alonzo Taylor Dies After Prolonged Illness
Sheriff Alonzo Taylor of Jim Hogg County died in Hebronville after a lengthy illness. He had served many years as sheriff and formerly belonged to the Texas Rangers. Funeral services were held in Goliad. survivors include his mother Mrs Buck Taylor of Goliad and his brother Joe Taylor.
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Alonzo Taylor
Hebronville
Goliad
Jim Hogg County
Sheriff Taylor
J. B. White
Prothro Deer
Cameron Boy
Sam Deer
Taylor
Texas Rangers
South Texas
Buck Taylor
Goliad County
Joseph Taylor
Joe Taylor
Doris Taylor
Civic Suggestion Sparks Airport Windsock Replacement
City residents propose replacing windsocks at the Municipal Airport to help returning beer drinkers navigate home. The suggestion notes safety and visibility concerns during night hours and events.
Esslinger Family Visit Noted From Fort Worth
Mr and Mrs A W Esslinger and their son of Fort Worth visited Mr and Mrs A W Esslinger over last weekend.
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A. W. Esslinger
Fort Worth
No Financing Plan for Highway Causes City Confusion
A local newspaper probes City Hall on war rants and bonds for Highway 36 funding. Officials admit ignorance on maximum current year warrants and future payables, while right of way deeds remain unsigned and a $50,000 estimate is cited. Some property owners report a two year delay in construction.
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A. N. Green
W. H. Stafford
John C .Andres
Tinance Committee
Highway 36
I. Q
Green
Program of Music May Come Next Year in Cameron
Milam County Civic Music Association will skip concerts this season due to waning interest and lack of campaign workers. A spring 1951 membership drive is planned with past leaders Mrs C G Swift and others returning to organize. Officers include Max McClaren president and Mrs C C Swift secretary with a slate of vice presidents and officers to support a future drive.
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Milam County Civic Music Association
Directory
C. G. Swift
Cameron
Max McClaren
CC. G. Swift
Yoemen Ready To Return To Action Against Masonic Home
Cameron Yoemen resume play after a week of rest and seek to boost their record, coming off a 1 1 1 start. Coach Paul Smith, a former Masonic Home coach, leads the Yeomen as fans purchase reserved and general admission tickets before Friday night. Local Shriners and Masons will host a postgame dinner and a halftime drill by the visiting team.
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Cameron
Yoemen
Masonic
Brenham Cubs
Paul Smith
Yeomen
Shriners
Fort Worth
Waco
Ada Henderson School
More Housing Loans Approved by FHA in Texas
More than 470 housing loans totaling 2 014 731 have been approved by the Farmers Home Administration in Texas since November 1 1949. Loans improve farm housing for land owners unable to obtain private financing. Roy M Wright FHA County Supervisor reported the figures.
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Farmers Home Administration
Texas
FHA
Roy M. Wright
Horstmann Brothers Mark 30 Years as Firestone Dealers
O B and August Horstmann celebrate thirty years of Firestone sales at their South Houston showroom with a district manager J H Bowman presenting $100 checks and 14 karat gold pins. The event honors their long service to the community as Hudson dealers with both men noted civic roles.
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Firestone
O. B
August Horstmann
J. H. Bowman
Firestone Company
Horstmann Brothers
Mr. Bowman
Harold Crawford
Horstmann
Thers
South
Houston
Hudson
O. B. Horstmann
Cameron
City to Move Curb Market from Court House Lawn
Cameron aims to ban the curb market on the square after City Council action. Bob Terry and Alderman Perkins urged the measure. City Marshal Richter will order potato melon and fruit wagons moved Wednesday morning with Cedar Post industry included. The city lacks a formal market place and sidewalks may face similar merchandise removals.
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Cameron
Bob Terry
Alderman Perkins
Richter
Cedar Post
Milam County Farmers Face Cotton Acreage Question
Milam County cotton farmers, largely past their agrarian roots, may see the largest planting year in years as the Farm Bureau prepares Thursday night to back a resolution urging continued government acreage controls. The 1951 world demand could absorb a sixteen million bale crop, but overproduction risks depressions in prices.
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Milam County
Farm Bureau
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