Soil types 2x and 4x featured in Herald display
A Soil Conservation Service exhibit in the Herald window shows light clay soils 2x and 4x native to the area. 2x includes deep reddish brown or gray open clay on chalky black land and soft limestone in the Grand Prairie. 4x appears along the Lampasas and San Gabriel rivers, lighter in color with more sand, often called sandy bottomland. Both soils crack little when dry, absorb rain quickly, and support root growth. maintaining organic matter via grasses and legumes in rotation with row crops prevents plow pan, reduces erosion, and preserves soil nutrients.
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Soil Conservation Service
Blackland
Grand Prairie
Lampasas
San Gabriel Rivers
King Ranch
Four SW Games Broadcast By Humble Saturday
Four Southwest Conference football games appear on Humble Company's schedule this Saturday. The TCU at Texas A M game in Fort Worth starts at 1 50 p m with Kern Tips and Alec Chesser. Arkansas at Texas will be described from Little Rock by Wes Box and Ed die Barker at 1 50 p m. The SMU at Rice game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas kicks off at 7 50 p m with Bob Walker and Dave Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble Company
TCU - Texas A&m
Fort Worth
Kern Tips
Alec Chesser
Little Rock
Arkansas
Wes Box
Eddie Barker
SMU - Rice
Cotton Bowl
Dallas
Bob Walker
Dave Smith
Home and Garden Club meets with autumn floral decor
Mrs. S. S. Hickman hosted the Home and Garden Club meeting on Tuesday October 4. Bouquets of late summer flowers were displayed throughout the party rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Hickman
Home and Garden Club
Funeral Services For Constable Bailey At Greens Chapel Thurs
Constable B F Bailey born October 11 1874 in Terre Haute Indiana died in his sleep Tuesday night and will be buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Services at Greens Chapel conducted by Rev A F Russell from the First Baptist Church. He moved from Texas to Cameron in 1913 and served as Precinct 1 constable from 1935. Survived by three children and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Indiana
B. F. Bailey
Oak Hill Cemetery
A. F. Russell
First Baptist Church
Green
Texas
Bailey
Washington County
Willie E. Blue
Old Baptist Church of
Cameron
Gulf Refining Company
Precinct 1
Constable Bailey
James R. Bailey O
Milton Lehmberg
Bellaire
Thad B. Bailey
Greenville
Ben Hardy Bailey
Columbus
Diane Bailey
Bill Morriss
Temple
Jame
Richard Lehmberg
Bellaie
Vernon Vernon Burns Claims A. H. Baskin
Arthur H Baskin prominent Cameron merchant and early farmer dies in Vernon Texas after extended illness Funeral services held October 12 at Marek Burns Chapel with Rev E J Davis officiating Interment Oak Hill cemetery Survivors include two sons Ben J Baskin Bryan and Arthur H Baskin Jr Cameron daughters Anna Lou Wend Vernon and Rosalie Robinson Cameron brothers Roy and Julian Baskin Cameron and half brother Gordon S Baskin Cameron Pallbearers named Bone Ticker Howard Tucker Bud Donaldson John Henderson H H Stedman Charlie Swift Monroe Corbin R L Batte Jr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Baskin
Cameron
Vernon
Texas
Marek - Burns
E. J. Davis
First Methodist Church
Oak Hill
Mr. Baskin
Union Springs
Alabama
B. J. Baskin and Sons
J. C. Penny Co
Baskin
Ben J. Baskin
Bryan
Arthur H. Baskin Jr
Anna Lou Wend
Rosalie Robinson
Roy Baskin
Julian Baskin
Gordon S. Baskin
Bone Ticker
Howard Tucker
Bud Donaldson
John Henderson
H. H. Stedman
Charlie Swift
Monroe Corbin
R. L. Batte Jr
Kostrou, 70, Dies in Temple Hospital
R W Kostrou of Marak, 70, died Wednesday in Temple Hospital. Funeral services were held at St Cyril and Methodist church in Marak. Rosary was recited at Marek Burns Funeral Home. Survivors include wife Mrs T W Kostrou, sons Alphonse and Norbert, daughters Mrs Alphonse Tomek and Miss Otilda Kostrou, and seven grandchildren.
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R. W. Kostrou
Temple
St. Cyril and Methodist Church
Marak
Leonard Kaszynski
Kostrom
Marek - Burns
T. W. Kostrom
Alphonse
Norbert
Fowlerton
Texas
Alphonse Tomek
Otilda Kostrou
John Kostrou
Cotulla
Joe Plasek
Joe Slavik
August Kostrou
Cameron
Card of Thanks for Mary Frances Marburger
The Bartel Crenan family and Mary Gleason express heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped during the illness and death of our loved one Mary Frances Marburger. Thanks go to those who prayed, sent flowers and food, and to Marek Burns Funeral Home staff. Carl Marburger Misa Tim and Frank Gleason.
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Marek Burns
Mrs. R. G. Connley Dies At Home Here
Mrs. R. G. Connley 84 died at 409 E. Gillis St. at 1 a.m. Monday. Born in Warren County Tennessee she had lived in Texas most of her life. Funeral services were set for 3 p.m. Tuesday Oct 11 at the Central Church of Christ with Minister Cato Shearer. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Hassie J. Hagan Jessie Kirkland Ruby Lee Gunnels and four sons Joan Homer Connley W. G. Connley H. H. Connley.
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R. C. Connley
E. Gillis St
Warren County
Tennceste
1955 Improvements In Old Age And Survivors Insurance
The 1954 amendments to the Social Security Act raise earnings credits to $4200 yearly, expanding the wage base and changing benefits. Starting in 1955 average monthly earnings may reach $350, lifting the maximum monthly retired-worker benefit to $108.50 and survivor benefits to $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Marley
Austin
Social Security Office
Miss Clare Easley Attends San Marcos Game
Miss Clare Easley attended the Taylor San Marcos game in San Marcos Friday night and returned to Cameron Monday morning after chaperoning a girl scout overnight camping trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Easley
San Marcos
Cameron
Milam County Livestock Show Set for October 28 29 in Rockdale
Rockdale prepares for the third annual Milam County Livestock Show and PTA Carnival at Fair Park with a two day program. Highlights include expanded Hereford and Swine shows, a Hobby display, Canine show, Appliance display, Quarter Horse show, Farm Equipment exhibits, Scouting displays, and a larger PTA Carnival. Officials include H D Maxwell as show president and John Parmelee as general stock show superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall S. Croft
Rockdale
H. D. Mawell
John Parmelee
Leon Noack
Bill Howell
Monk Summers
Buck Currey
Fred Raseske
Harold Baugh
Charlie Hord
PTA
Harry Harris
Rockdale Chamber of Commerce
Agriculture Committee
E. S. Dillon
Frank Brandon
M. M. Camp
H. L. Fieseler
W. E Gaither
Jim Lanning
H . Maxwell
R. L. Menn
N. N. Newman
J. B. Smith
H. L Summers
Albert Timmerman, Jr
Roy L. van Gonten
J. R. Whiteley
W. F. Lange
Buckholts Full Gospel Revival Opens October 19
Buckholts Full Gospel Church announces an old fashioned revival from October 19 to 26 led by Rev. A Z Fuller with Rev. Orma Dockery of Corsicana as preacher. Services start nightly at 7 30.
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Buckholts
Full Gospel
A. Z. Fuller
Orma Dockery
Corsicana
Old Country Church Broadcast on KMIL Sundays
The Old Country Church program airs Sundays at 8 am on KMIL with Rev. Leslie Martin delivering the weekly sermon from Pleasanton. He pastors the Baptist Church in Christine near San Antonio. Wanda Price Martin is his wife, daughter of Dwight and Mrs. Price of Cameron. The Martins have two sons, Joe and Lester Ray, with another child expected.
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Old Country Church
KMIL
Leslie Martin
Battetown Baptist Church
Bob Walker
Martin
Pleasanton
Baptist Church
Christine
San Antonio
Wanda Price
Dwight Price
Cameron
Milam Bell County Line In Doubt On Highway 36
Milam and Bell counties clash over where their line ends as discussions on widening Highway 36 surface. Officials consider joint surveying, and 52 voting boxes spark talk of consolidation. Constable post and Alcoa road closing proposals were also reviewed with no final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam-Bell County
Milam County
Bell County
Milam - Bell
Milam
Raymond Dees
Land Commissioner Earl Rudder to Speak at Veterans Day Event
Commander Wayne Mann announces Earl Rudder will be the principal speaker at the Hardy Post of the American Legion Veterans Day ceremony on November 11. The post notes Rudder’s publicity from the Veterans Land Program and honors Gold Star families at the banquet. Tickets will go on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ruder
Hardy Post
American Legion
Wayne Mann
Commander Mann
Yee High Students Present Student Council Hit Parade
On Thursday October 6 the Yee High Student Council staged a student assembly titled Student Council Hit Parade. Dorothy Dillon led the pledge. Billy Hensley was MC and announced each number. The program featured acts by Kitten Trio Ball Ball Girls Two Stems and Rose and others with Paul Freeman and Johnny Solomon among performers. A final group sing‑along closed the program with So Long for a While as plans and commercials previewed Cameron‑Killeen game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee High
Dorothy Dillon
Billy Hensley
Kitten
Larene Conley
Janice Bridges
Helen Matula
Charleston
Nick Habours
Peggy Burke
Rose
Joyce Wilkinson
Barbara Mondick
Jam Thweatt
Joyce Edmonds
Rita Moran
Betsy Vogedsang
Elizabeth Newton
Annetta Shelander
Presbyterians Plan Nursery At Sharp Church
Mothers of young children at Sharp Presbyterian Church met Friday morning to discuss starting a Cradle Roll Nursery. A church family picnic is set for 7 p.m. Friday at the Manse, with all invited to bring covered dishes. Officers were elected at the Ladies Auxiliary meeting on Thursday Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. An Educational Building session heard a program on Pioneering for Christ in America by Miss Agnes Rinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp Presbyterian Church
Ladies Auxiliary
America
Agnes Rinn
Homemakers Class Holds October Meeting at First Baptist
The Homemakers class met Tuesday October 4 at the First Baptist church with 14 members and 1 visitor. Miss Dan Gunn gave the opening prayer, Mrs. H C Tindall led devotional reading Luke 9. The class secretary reported the year’s totals and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Dan Gunn
H. C. Tindall
J. D. Fikes
House
Chicago
N. J. Young
W. A. Heath
State 4-H Dress Revue Set for October 15
The State 4-H Dress Revue will feature 46 top girls from 12 Texas extension districts. On Rural Youth Day at the State Fair, the event starts at 10:00 a.m. in the State Fair auditorium with commentator Jessie Southworth and judges Janelle Allston and Lera D. Hancock. The program highlights grooming, design, and 4-H achievement, with the winner earning an all expense trip to National 4H Congress in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Nena Roberson
Graham Hard
Madeline Russell
Jessie Southworth
Sanger Bros
Janelle Allston
Oklahoma
Lera D. Hanacock
Arlington State College
Chi
4H Achievement Clothing Program Awards Donors
Chicago to participate in the National Revue with prizes including sewing machines steam and electric irons and a fifty dollar certificate among other awards donated for the 4H achievement clothing program.
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Cago
Knights of Pythians District 9 Meet in Temple
Temple lodge hosts K of P District 9 gathering with a 7 30 p m meeting and barbecue. Milam Post 125 Chancellor-Commander James Cryer reports several speakers and a strong turnout anticipated from Cameron at the prior district meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Lodge
The
Knights of Pythians
Kp’s
Temple
James Cryer
Milam Post
K of P
Cameron
Milam
Cameron Lodge
Infant Resting Well After Fatal Milano Wreck
A month old infant, Deborah Jean Williams, is reported resting well at St. Edwards hospital after the Milano wreck that claimed the infant's mother. The baby's father, Mr. Williams of Taylor, is with the Jimmy Heap orchestra. Kate McLain and Dorene Holder, Baylor students, were in Cameron over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Edwards
Milano
Deborah Jean Williams
St. Edwards Hospital
Mr. Williams
Taylor
Jimmy Heap
Kate McLain
Dorene Holder
Baylor
Cameron
Mrs Gus Evans Hosts WMU Circle and Sunday Class
Mrs. Gus Evans Sr entertained the WMU Business Women's Circle and the Minnie B Henderson Sunday School Class last Friday evening. A regular program featured prayers, devotional on Community Missions, two piano solos, and a musical written by Sidney Renfro. Members presented a corsage, Bible, and angel food cake to Mrs. John A. Smith Sr as thirty guests enjoyed sandwiches cookies mints and tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Evans Sr
WMU Business Women
Minnie B. Henderson
Curtis Mosele
August Halvedier
Sidney Renfro
Gile Terry
John A. Smith Sr
Ida Johns
Halbecher
Linda Ann Ethridge Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
Little Miss Linda Ann Ethridge daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Ethridge was honored with a party Oct 5 for her ninth birthday. Twenty six classmates and teacher Miss Lois Randolph attended with the hostess serving hot dogs chips and cake aided by several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Ann Ethridge
Johnnie Ethridge
Lois Randolph
Jack Davis
Milton Fuchs
R. W. Tucker
Dallas
Linda Ann
Baptist Circle Meets With Mrs. Jack Herron
Baptist Training Circle will meet at 9 30 a m Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Jack Herron for a program on missions. Mrs Smith Barrett is program chairman and Mrs Edgar Plemp er is Training Circle chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Training Circle
Jack Herron
Smith Barrett
Edgar Plemper
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Humble
Greens Chapel
Thurs
A. H. Baskin
Vernon Burna
Temple Hospital
R. G. Connley
Dees
E. A. Camp
Alcoa
C. L. Yount
Land Commissioner
Legion Vet Day
Council
Presbyterians
Sharp
Homemakers
Gus Evans
W.M.U
Womens — Dacron
Penney
Penney’s
Rayon Veliver
Baptist Circle
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