Memorized Poems Across Generations and Humor Decline
A longtime reader reflects on memorizing Kipling Poe Byron and Burns in youth and laments modern students memory of poetry. He recalls 1920s verses and a humorous newsroom anecdote about a Latin American mother wishing to telegraph flowers to her son in Sweetwater, noting shifting notions of humor.
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Kipling
Service
Gunga Din
Mandalay
Sam Meffee
Yukon
Klondike
Byron
Burns
Sharktooth Shoal
Ranger
Lehigh Valley
Tener
Ranger Times
Western Union
Sharp S Wolle Visits In Channelview
Siegfriend Wolle spent the week in Channelview visiting at the Jimmy Braunstitter home. Charlie Duncan and his daughter and husband, Mr and Mrs W K Brown of Belton, visited with his sister, Mrs Elmer Smith, a patient in a Sugar Land hospital on Saturday.
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Siegfriend Wolle
Channelview
Jimmy Braunstitter
Charlie Duncan
W .K. Brown
Belton
Elmer Smith
Sugar Land
H. F. Lange
EF. J. Carresges
Joyce
EF. J. Jr
Houston
Ney
Lawless
Local visits highlight regional travel among families
Wolfe of Heidenheimer Rufus J Graves made a business trip to Hempstead Sunday. Luther McDonald and Fred Fel schinsky Jr of Ben Arnold visited with the Guy McDonald family in Groveton. Mrs Arthur J Rinn spent the weekend in Austin with her mother Mrs Henritta Eckermann and her son and family. Jewel Rose of San Antonio is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs KR E Eaken. George L Schroeder and wife returned from Columbus after visiting their son and family Herbert Schroeder Jr Judy and David.
Mrs Kennon Visits Son at Camp Pendleton
Mrs Ben Kennon visits her son Bennie Lee Kennon of Camp Pendleton California. Bennie Lee is with the Hospital Corman and expected discharge on May 27 1960.
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Ben Kennon
Bennie Lee Kennon
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Bennie Lee
Corman
Emma Moore Visits Daughter in Texas City
Emma Moore visits her daughter Mrs. Buck Drew and her family in Texas City during a pleasant family reunion in late spring.
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Emma Moore
Mrs. Buck Drew
Texas City
Services Held For Carl B Guess 61
Carl B Guess 61 died in a Temple hospital Tuesday. He married Minnie Lee Hamrick in 1928 at Bell County and was a Central Church of Christ member. Survivors include wife Minnie, daughter Mrs J G Barnes Fort Worth, sons Capt Carl B Guess Jr in Tyler and Ronnie H Guess of Lubbock, four grandchildren, three sisters and four brothers. Funeral 2 pm Thursday at Church of Christ with Rev Tom Rubie officiating. Burial Bellwood Memorial Park.
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Carl B. Guess
Temple
Rogers
Minnie Lee Hamrick
Bell County
Central Church of Christ
J. G. Barnes
Fort Worth
Carl B. Guess, Jr
Tyler
Ronnie H. Guess
Lubbock
Ernest Guess
Salado
Elmer Guess
Los Angeles
Calif
Purcell
Ted Guess
Edward Brick
Waco
George Young
Tracy
Wilburn Roe
Burleson
Church of Christ
Tom Rubie
Bellwood Memorial Park
Council Delegates Attend County Meeting in Cameron
Sharp 4H Council delegates Penny Graves and Reed Davis reported from the Cameron gathering that December 5 will host the county-wide tournament program. A junior girls division in pecan cooking is planned for the Milam County Pecan Show in Cameron on December 3, and the county-wide 4H talent show is scheduled for February 5.
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Florence Spiegel
Penny Graves
Reed Davis
Sharp
Cameron
Milam County
Diplomat Guides Visitors to Welcoming Itinerary
A seasoned diplomat plans a welcoming itinerary that points travelers to inviting destinations and stirs anticipation for the journey ahead. The guidance emphasizes cultural exchanges and smooth entry into new environments, highlighting optimism and practical steps for visitors.
Hunting Leases Benefit Hunters Landowners Alike
College Station experts emphasize written hunting leases as essential for both hunters and landowners. Ed Cooper notes leases clarify terms and payments while protecting land use. a leaflet by Cooper and Fred Sargent outlines a sample lease with minimum provisions and space for add-ons.
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College Station
Ed Cooper
Cooper
Fred Sargent
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Quail Hunters Told To Save Leg Bands
Quail hunters urged to send in leg bands from birds they kill to help trace movement of banded quail. Many birds were released statewide from the Tyler Game Farm, including Coturnix quail. Breeding stock of native bobwhite quail will be available for game breeders from Tyler farm after January 1 at three dollars per pair. Applications go to the Game Commission in Austin.
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Austin
Tyler Farm
The
Game Commission
Fresh water anglers urged to fish deep in winter
Winter fishing advice urges freshwater anglers to keep tackle ready as bass bite remains strong with many large fish taken from deeper water settings during cold months.
Water intoxication and alcohol claims in a punning aphorism
A humorous line suggests a person can get equally drunk on water as on land, playing on the phrase drank and dry. The quip contrasts sobriety with intoxication in a light, proverbial tone.
Harry Alexander Completes Marine Recruit Training
Marine Pvt. Harry G. Alexander finished an 11 week recruit course at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Calif He is the son of Mr and Mrs H B Alexander of Gause Texas and now awaits assignment to a unit for further infantry training or to a Marine Corps school
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San Diego
Calif
FHTNC
Harry G. Alexander
H. B. Alexander
Gause
Texas
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Marine Corps
Hunters Warned: Do Not Shoot From Public Roads
Anxious hunters are advised by Captain E M Sprott director of law enforcement for the Game and Fish Commission to avoid shooting game from public highways. Night hunting is banned as well. Wardens report several arrests this year for head lighting and courts have imposed heavy fines.
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Austin
E.M. Sprott
Game and Fish Commission
Cen-Tex Mobile Feed Service Offers Custom Feed on Farm
Cen-Tex Mobile Feed Service launches a Daffin Feedmobile to grind home grown grains and roughages on farms. The mobile mill blends molasses into mixes, produces uniform batches, and ships via a service truck with concentrates and grains. Operators Gene Hillman and Henry Havlik invite inquiries to O. A. White, Dick Ellison, or calls to OX 7-2471.
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Johnny
Cen-Tex
Gene Hillman
Henry Havlik
O. A. White
Dick Ellison
Titsworth
New Cameron Drug Center Showcases Modern Gift Shop
Earl Curtis owner of New Cameron Drug emphasizes a modern prescription center with fresh antibiotic supply and fast service via direct lines to doctors. The store features registered pharmacists, Rexall awards, and a Milam Voucher Plan offering premium gifts with purchases.
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New Cameron
Earl Curtis
New Cameron Drug
Curtis
Rexall
Robinson backs service with experience at Texaco station
W A L Robinson has run a 1930s Texaco Service Station at 115 N Fannin Cameron offering complete auto service. Staff of four under Monroe Corbin provides pickup and delivery, tire and battery sales, brand accessories, and full road service including lube and wash. 29 years of combined staff service highlights loyalty.
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W. A. L. Robinson
Robinson
Texaco
N. Fannin
Cameron
B. F. Goodrich
Dupont
Monroe Corbin
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Herbert Jr
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Eddy Williams
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Cecil Arnold
Ft. Carson
Colorado
Council
Harry Alexander
Ati
George Childress Insurance
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Story of
Cameron Business Leadership
Milam Theater
CEN - Tex Mobile Feed Ser
Earle Pearson
University of Texas
Rexall Drug Co
New Cameroon Drug
Milam
CEN - Tex Mobil
O. A
W.A.L. Robinson
Glass
Florist
Rosebud
Cameron Auto Supply Co
Stedman Tractor Company
Top Prescription Service
Cameron and
Cameron Herald
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