Minerva Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events
David Robinson Sr completes a fifteen day furlough with his parents in Minerva and returns to Camp Bowie. A string of weekend visits and family gatherings follows, with relatives from Galveston Cameron Silsbee Texas City and Houston dropping by. Jimmie McGuire's appendix surgery at Scott and White is noted, and a Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting features a Halloween themed study and Bible names contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Robinson
D. F. Robinson
Louisiana
Camp Bowie
Brownwood
Turner Cooper
Emma Ruth
Roy Baker
Bryan
Isaac Cooper
J. T. Corley
Thornton
Ragan McKee
Galveston
W. B. Cass
Giles Hugh of
Silsbee
J. T. Timmons
Dallas
G. C. Lucas
Gladys
Hugh Lucas
Doris Shelley
Cameron
Mr. Lucas
Corpus Christi
Lucas
Joe H. Gibbs
Carlton Trotter
Carl Wilson
Texas City
Bentley Fletcher
Denson Weems
Ernest Kar- Weh
Winchester
Ernest Jacob
Tcu-A & M
Fort Worth
Donald Hicks
Friendship
Mary Frances Robinson
Brenham
Jimmie Wayne McGuire
Temple
E. L. Small
Wilbur
Noble Small
Silver City
Tricia
Oklahoma City
Cliff Wallace
Houston
Henry Hall
Rockdale
Jim Hurry
Laywell Fitzhugh Nuptials in Waco Ceremony
Miss Sybil Laywell wed Robt. Fitzhugh in Waco on Monday with Rev. Watts performing the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of John and Mrs. Laywell, born and raised in the community. The groom is a Waco resident and they will reside in that city. Friends offer congratulations and best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybil Laywell
Robt. Fitzhugh
Waco
Watts
John Laywell
Fitzhugh
Catholic Supper Fetes Parish Circle Event
St Rita's Circle held a Sunday evening supper on October 19. Patsy O'Neil won a $5 prize, A J Matula took the quilt, and baskets of groceries were awarded. Bingo games were included.
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St. Rita's Circle of the Catholic Church
Patsy O’neil
A. J. Matula
Wyoming at the Milam with Wallace Beery Sunday Show
At the theatres Wallace Beery stars in Wyoming at the Milam with a Sunday musical program. Navy Blues plays at Cameron in a crack musical show. The Milam features a Sunday show.
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Wyoming
Wallace Beery
Cameron
Milam
Milano High prepares for annual Halloween Carnival
Milano High School teachers and students organize the Halloween Carnival to be held at the school with events and refreshments. A student queen race heats up as several candidates contend for the crown amid campaigns and school spirit.
Commissioners Court Meets Nominates Stenographers
The Milam County Commissioners Court met in regular session on Thursday and named two stenographers for the Welfare Board. Virginia Weems of Cameron and Doris Modesette of Rockdale were selected, daughters of local residents Owen Weems and Luke Modesette respectively.
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Milam County
Mrs. M L Whittington Visits Cameron With Family
Mrs. M L Whittington of Mimer va and her children visited Cameron Tuesday. The group toured local sites and met with residents during their trip to the city.
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M. L. Whittington
Mimerva
Cameron
Yoemen Roll Over Hearne 13 0 In Friday Clash
The Yoemen beat Hearne 13 to 0 extending their win streak to five and keeping pace with Taylor for the district lead in a three team title race. Bobby Hays scored two touchdowns while Bob Salach anchored the defense amid frequent Eagles fumbles.
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Nings
Hearne
Yeemen
Taylor
Yoemen
Killeen
Cameron
Bobby Hays
Torno
Bob Salach
Eagles
Yeomen
Killeen Kangaroos
Belton
Tigers
Ducks
Rockdale Tigers
Rosebud Black Panthers
Georgetown Eagles
The
Herald
Taylor Ducks
Kemp Named to State Library Historical Commission
L. W. Wiltz Kemp of Houston, brother of Judge Jeff T. Kemp, was appointed to the State Library Historical Commission in Austin by Governor Coke R. Stevenson. Kemp, born and reared in Cameron, is noted to have many friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. (Wiltz) Kemp
Houston
Jeff T. Kemp
State Library Historical Commission
Austin
Coke R. Stevenson
Mr. Kemp
Cameron
Thursday 42 Club Hosts at Mrs Sam McDermott Home
Mrs Sam McDermott entertained the Thursday 42 Club at her home with Queen's wreath and roses decor. Members and guests played 42 and enjoyed a salad plate with iced drinks.
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Sam McDermott
Oyr
Reese Ashley of Milano Transacts Business in Cameron
Reese Ashley of Milano conducted business in Cameron on Tuesday, engaging in financial or commercial activity and leaving records of the transaction in local commerce files.
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Reese Ashley
Milano
Cameron
Victory 42 Club Hosts Dinner and Games Evening
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Balhorn hosted the Victory 42 Club at their home on Wednesday evening. Adams held high score for the men while Somers posted the low. Mrs. Seli led among the women with high score and Mrs. Somers had the low. Mrs. Marek won the traveling prize. Table cuts went to Mrs. Michalka Mrs. Adams and Mr. Sell. Halloween decorations and salad plates with hot coffee opened the event. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Pete Mikula Mrs. Steve Marek and Mrs. Ralph Michalka.
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Bill Balhorn
Victory 42 Club
Mr. Adams
Dr. Somers
Wm. Seli
Somers
Steve Marek
Ralph Michalka
Adams
Mr. Sell
Pete Mikula
Steve Marak
Houston Native Called for Army Service
Julian Baskin Jr. was drafted by the Houston Draft Board and left Friday for Fort Sam Houston to begin service. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Julian Baskin Sr of Cameron and a graduate of Yoe High School.
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Julian Baskin, Jr
United States Army
Houston Draft Board
Julian
Houston
Fort Sam Houston
Julian Baskin, Sr
Cameron
Yoe High School
Six Negroes Leave For Army Induction October 20
Six registrants under Local Board No. 2 in Cameron will depart Cameron on October 20 for the induction center at Fort Sam Houston to begin service in the United States Army. Names listed: Marcellus Foster Harmon Roosevelt Brown William Henry Cook Willie Arthur Manners Floyd Macbrey Floyd Hewitt.
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Cameron
Frt
Sam Houston
United States Army
Marcellus Foster
Harmon
Roosevelt Brown
William Henry Cook
Willie Arthur Manners
Floyd Macbrey
Floyd Hewitt
Bernia Miles Circle Meets at Hensley Home
The Bernia Miles Circle met at the home of Mrs Roy Hensley on Thursday evening at 7 30. Mrs W C Wiese served as Chairman to begin the new church year. Guest Mrs Grady Cooper attended as part of the group. Halloween decorations and a salad plate with coffee were part of the gathering.
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Bernia Miles
Roy Hensley
W. C. Wiese
Grady Cooper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Minerva
J. C. Wallace
Jennie Cone
Woman's Society of Christian Service
R. F. Stewart
Hallowe‘en
George Gilmore
Denton House
B. F. Cone
Sandra Jean House
Baptist Fathers and Sons
C. E. Archer
John A. House
Sydney Simms
W. L. Peaberthy
F. J. Beckerman
Ray Burke
Woodrow Lowe
Laywell-Fitzhugh
Milano High School
Ora Timmons
Leslie Vanover
Edwards
Jack Arbington
Ida Howes
Howes
Alice Brennan
Larry Brennan
Somerville
San Antonio
Wester
Marshall
Ray Sewell
Chriesman
George Manley
Grady Wester
Chas. Martin
W. E. Thomas
Mr. Hodge
Mrs. McLeod
Baby
Commissioners Court
Texas
Victory
Wah
Norothy Perkins
Dorothy Perkins
Dusek Pharmacy
Umaportan
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Jackson’s
Humble
Cameron, Texas
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