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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1953
Page
8
Court House News lists numerous marriage pairings and property transfers in Cameron and Rockdale areas. Several parcels change hands, with prices and legal descriptions noted, alongside oil and gas lease agreements and a list of vehicles from area entities.
Rocky Marciano world champion meets Roland La Starza in a world heavyweight title fight shown at Cameron Theatre with ringside seats available October 11 and 12. Narration by Bill Crum, Hearst sports columnist, supplements the regular feature Take the High Ground produced by MGM.
The list shows LaVega 19 Cameron 18 Rosebud 6 Franklin 0 Liano 18 Granger 6 Milano 7 Oglesby 6 Troy 33 Rogers 0 Killeen 21 Mexia 13 Gatesville 51 Waco BO Belton 19 Marlin 18 McGregor 25 Georgetown 1 Giddings 33 Taylor 14 Caldwell 18 Rockdale 12. Mr and Mrs Rolan Gandy of Freeport visited Cameron relatives over the weekend.
Free swims were offered to the public at Rockdale Municipal Pool last Friday Saturday and Sunday October 2 3 and 4. Mayor W P Hogan announced the event prior to winter closing. The pool opened July 11 and stayed open through September due to hot weather. Residents were invited to attend.
Explorer posts and crews of the Heart O Texas Council will again usher at Baylor University home football games led by Alvis Williams. Troop 83 Cameron will be among groups assigned to the October 10 Baylor vs Arkansas game and future home dates. Boy Scout Day on October 17 features a ceremony honoring Eagle Scouts.
The State Highway Department will expand a crackdown on registering vehicles where the owner lives. Led by D. T. Harkrider, the effort targets counties selling licenses to nonresidents and will broaden before the next registration period. The commission plans a public statement reaffirming the campaign, which began in Houston and moved to Wichita Falls and Austin, aiming to catch public attention.
A birthday barbecue for Mrs. Alton Fuchs was hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Walter O bermiller Saturday night at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leo Fuchs of Cameron their son Monroe and Mr and Mrs Alton Fuchs of A M College Assembly of God Church Rev C P Robinson announced nightly services at 7 15 with Rev B V Robinson as guest speaker and special singing each night. The American Legion 1954 officers announced by L W Page of Carthage include Judge W A Morrison H H Coffield Mayor W P Hogan and Jack Levy with Orval Nevens of Killeen.
Milam County Health Unit physician John B. Bryson reports three street throat cases and two measles cases for the week ending Saturday October 3. One case each of brucellosis shigellosis and infectious hepatitis were also recorded.
The D. H. Byrd No. 2 well in Milam County is undergoing drill stem testing in the Edwards formation. The Edwards section tops at 5,709 feet with cuttings in the next three feet showing soft lime, good porosity and fair uniform fluorescence. This is the first test on the wildcat located 8,000 feet southeast of the Byrd.
Governor Allan Shivers announced the reappointment of J. C. Culpepper from College Station and Robert Hawley from Texarkana to the Texas Real Estate Commission. Their new terms run through October 5, 1959, with Milam County noting Lucinda Greene as the sole major producer at depths of 6,250 and 7,680 feet.
G W Hilliard of Milano retires from the Milano Railroad Express office after 42 years of service. His successor has not yet been named. Hilliard plans a quiet life in Milano and to spend spare time on his cattle. A R Kohring of Clarkson visited recently.
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