Killeen Kangaroos Rout Yoemen 32 7 In Homecoming Win
Killeen Kangaroos hammered Yoemen 32 to 7 before 4 000 fans in Killeen for homecoming. The rugged Kangaroos held Yoemen to minus five rushing yards in the third quarter and 52 yards in the first half while Yoemen gained 109 through the air. Joseph Michalka scored the lone Yoemen TD as Dred Miller Barr and teammates sparked Killeen with two interceptions and strong line play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killeen
Roos
Yeomen
Joseph Michalka
Kangaroos
Cameron
Buddy Reding
Odell Grant
Cecil Carter
Dred Miller Barr
Grant
Milam County Farm Bureau Supper Kickoff Draws 175
Approximately 175 farmers and ranchers attended the Milam County Farm Bureau Membership Drive kickoff supper at Simon-George Hall. O. R. Long spoke on building a strong Farm Bureau for current and future generations. John A. Smith served as toastmaster and introduced guests. William F. Arthur noted the Service Program role, while Wayne Little distributed worker kits and fielded outreach guidance. Final reports are due by October 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County Farm Bureau
Simon-George Hall
William F. Arthur
Farm Bureau
Wayne Little
Smith
Thomas Eichinger Receives Korea Citation
Cpl. Thomas Eichinger 23 Route 4 Cameron Texas received the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation as a member of IX Corps in Korea. The award covers Feb 15 1952 to July 27 1953 as President Syngman Rhee praised IX Corps bold and valiant defense along the central peninsula. Eichinger a pole lineman in Company C 101st Signal Battalion has overseas service since August 1952 and holds the Korean and UN Service Ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Thomas Eichinger
Frank Eichinger
Route 4
Cameron
Texas
Republic of Korea
IX Corps
Korea
Syngman Rhee
Eichinger
101St Signal
Local High School Football Scores Hit Week
Killeen 32 Cameron 7 Belton 7 Waco Tech 2 Georgetown 20 West 7 San Marcos 12 Taylor 0 Lamar 40 Temple 0 Gatesville 33 McGregor 6 Rockdale 14 Thorndale 7 Lampasas 28 Brady 12 LaVega 14 Hillsboro 12 GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killeen
Cameron
Belton
Waco
Tech
Georgetown
West
San Marcos
Taylor
Lamar
Temple
Gatesville
McGregor
Rockdale
Thorndale
Lampasas
Brady
LaVega
Hillsboro
Final Sale Underway for Yoe High B Team Tickets
Final drive to sell B team season tickets to support Yoe High band uniforms proceeds go to the band. Tickets priced at $2 sold by Yoe High class and band members. Remaining home games against Gatesville Temple Belton and Rosebud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoe High
Gatesville
Temple
Belton
Rosebud
Milam Association Discusses Teachers Salary Increase
Milam County Teachers Association held its first quarterly meeting in Rockdale with George Lamb as chairman. Superintendent Grisson welcomed attendees and state legislator Lamar Zively spoke on increasing teachers salaries. The program included songs by the local band and solos by Harris Albretch and Haelbig, followed by refreshments. Thorndale invited the next meeting on January 11, and Mrs Cheeves and daughters from Austin visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam
Rockdale
Mr. Gibbs
Kenneth Harris
Sue Albrecht
Donna Haelbig
Thorndale
Supt
Rey Butler
George W. Manley Buried At Minerva
Funeral services for George W. Manley 75 were held in Rockdale with Rev Louis B. Jones in charge. Burial followed at Minerva cemetery. Manley a Con cern Georgia native moved to Minerva in 1898 and farmed long term. Survived by wife Margaret Brennan Manley three sons Gering Manley Vicksburg Miss Robert Manley Griffin Georgia Pat Manley Pasadena Texas two daughters L H Akers Lancaster Calif S G Keating Oakland Calif and sister Lara Brown Griffin Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Manley
Rockdale
Louis B. Jones
First Baptist Church
Minerva
Manley
Concern
Texas
Cameron
Margaret Brennan Manley
Gering Manley
Vicksburg
Robert Manley
Griffin
Georgia
Pat Manley
Pasadena
L. H. Akers
Lancaster
S. G. Keating
Oakland
Calif
Lara Brown
Ro gers resident visits and Buckholts business trip noted
H Beckhusen of Rt 2 Rogers was recorded as visiting Chau last Saturday. Charlie Hrachovy of Buckholts Rt 2 was noted for a recent business visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Beckhusen
Rt. 2
Rogers
Chau
Charlie Hrachovy
Buckholts, Rt. 2
Five FFA Boys To Kansas Convention
Central Texas Future Farmers of America will send over 40 members to the Kansas City national convention Oct 10 to 13. Notables include President Eisenhower and Agriculture Secretary Benson. Whitney and Clifton chapters gain national recognition. About 10,000 FFA members expected to attend with events and awards across the five day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Texas
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Kansas City
Dwight Eisenhower
Agriculture Benson
Cameron Ffa
Jimmy Markham
Tommy Chamberlain
John Morris Duncum
Pete Graham
Louis Hubnik
L. R. Thompson
Yee High School
Fort Worth
Whitney
Clifton
Whitney Ffa
Whitney Chapter
Arthur Summerfield
Clifton Ffa
Benson
Oveta Culp Hobby
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
Eisenhower
Bulldogs Beat Rosebud in Yee Stadium Clash
The O. J. Thomas Bulldogs defeated Wilson White High Lions of Rosebud 22-6 in Yee Stadium. Key scores came from James Dickey on a 35 yard reverse, followed by drives led by Kelly, Bradley, Freeman, and Roberts. The Bulldogs added two blocked kicks and a Cameron safety, moving to 1-1 in District 7-A before facing Rosenthal of Waco next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Thomas Bulldogs
Wilson White High Lions
Rosebud
Yee Stadium
Bulldogs
James Dickey
Kelly
Bradley
Freeman
Roberts
Dickey
Biggers
Rosenthal
Waco
Yee High Stadium
23 000 December draft call ordered by Defense Dept
Washington October 13 The Defense Department ordered Selective Service to provide 23 000 new draftees for the Army in December The Navy Air Force and Marine Corps will rely on volunteers and reenlistments for now though reports say drafts may come later Inductions are set to continue at this rate through next July
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine Corps
Five Held For Burglaries Across Texas
Five men are in custody in Brownwood and San Antonio with federal charges filed and more arrests expected. Authorities link the group to over 100 burglaries including the Cameron Ice and Cold Storage Company and the Ben Arnold post office, with ties to the Blanket Bank robbery of 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
San Antonio
Texas
Cameron Ice and Cold Storage Company
Ben Arnold
Albert Rowe Bright
Fort Worth
Texas Rangers
Ray Masters
Brown County
Bright
Justice Court
Bur
U. S
Floore
San Angelo
Debs Bellah
Jettie Bellah
Brookesmith
Albcorn
Harvest Speeded as Weather Favors Farmers Across Texas
Oct 13 crop report shows rapid harvest aided by ideal weather. Milam County nears cotton harvest finish with 29,000 bales ginned. Cotton and peanut yields exceed earlier hopes, while grain sorghum, rice, hay lag. Wheat prospects deteriorate. subsoil moisture low. USDA projects 4,050,000 bales cotton and 33,874,000 bushels corn. Last year’s corn was 41,292,000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
USDA
Burglar Pries Into Optometrists Office
A burglar pried into the office of Drs. Evans and Evans during lunch on Thursday. The intruder unlocked the door and took about $30 in cash. A bank deposit earlier that day suggests only a small amount remained on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Evans and Evans
Evans
Fire Prevention Awards At Yoe High Assembly
National Fire Prevention Week spans October 4 to 11 with Cameron Fire Department awarding fifteen dollars to Yee High and Ada Henderson School contestants. Dorothy Kelly won first prize for a poster, others earned second and third in both schools. Rev Jim McKeown presented awards at Yoe High. Ada Henderson awards to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Fire Department
Yee High School
Ada Henderson
Dorothy Kelly
Emily Hubnik
Rita Reid
Dorothy Dillion
Anita Trdy
Franklin Moore
Nancy Grabein
Ann Wimberly
Lou Wane Asher
Bobby Jalhorn
Joyce Nicholson
Jim McKeown
Fresnos Man Guest at Local Host Family Home
J. Don Johnson of Fresnos Texas has been a guest in the home of Mrs R L Batte Sr this week continuing a local social visit arrangement and exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Don Johnson
Fresnos
Texas
R. L. Batte
Final Rites For Franklin Stratton Held October 6
Funeral services for Franklin Edward Stratton 71 were held at Friendship Methodist Church with Rev. Sam Reveile officiating. He died of a heart attack while working on his farm. He was born in Lee County and moved to Milam County as a child. He belonged to Lilac Baptist Church since 1944. Survivors include one sister Mrs J R McQuary of Lilac and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were six of his nephews Elwood Ray Bob McQuary Jerry Guy and Harvey Stratton. Out of town relatives attended from Odem Sinton Houston Kenedy Austin San Antonio and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Edward Stratton
Friendship Methodist Church
Sam Reveile
Cameron
Mr. Stratton
Lee County
Milam County
Lilac Baptist Church
Stratton
J. R. McQuary
Lilac
Sinton
L. E. McQuary
Houston
Elwood McQuary
Kenedy
Cora Stratton
Austin
Guy, Jerry
Harvey Stratton
San Antonio
Earl Wright
Ben Arnold Plans Community Party At School
Citizens at Ben Arnold will hold a community party on Wednesday night October 28 at seven o clock. The event at the Ben Arnold school is sponsored by the Parent Teachers Association and will feature games including dominoes and 42. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Arnold
Ben Arnold School
Parent-Teachers Association
Governor Allan Shivers Speaks at Legion Hall Luncheon
Smith attended a luncheon at the Legion Hall on the same day honoring Governor Allan Shivers. Shivers served as the guest speaker, delivering remarks to attendees.
Cameron Chamber Adds 32 Members To Roster
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce announces 32 new members led by Membership Committee chair Bill Burns. New entries include Hinton H. Pruett Gordon Baskin Insurance Cameron Welcome Service 77 Drive-In Theater Starlite Cafe and more with committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Burns
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Hinton H. Pruett
Gordon 8S
Baskin Insurance Company
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Yoemen
Big Gatesville
Milam Association
Frank Cheeves
Lucy and
Barbara
S. W. Cheeves
Kansas
The
Wright
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Yoe High Assembly
Franklin Stratton
Wilson's Jewelers
Hicks Fashion Shop
Fuller Beauty Shop
Bert Nicholson
Albert Collins
Calvin Markham
Jack DuBois
Gus Evans, Jr
Bill McIntosh
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