Milam County Farm Bureau reelects Smith as president
John A. Smith Jr. is reelected to a third two year term as Milam County Farm Bureau president at the annual meeting at Simon George Hall. Robert Jungmann is named vice president and Lenora Bickett remains secretary treasurer. The bureau has grown from 500 members in 1952 to about 1100 now. New board members include W. A. Conn and Arthur Inge, with several others reelected. Delegates to the State Convention in Fort Worth were announced for November 7 through 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Smith Jr
Milam County Farm Bureau
Simon George Hall
Robert Jungmann
Charles W. Bailey
Lenora Bickett
Milam County Bureau
Smith
Troops Move Through Milam County En Route to Sagebrush
Fort Hood units and vehicles traverse Milam County from October 15 through October end en route to Operation Sage Brush in Louisiana. The movement aims to showcase the largest deployment since World War I with 300 to 400 vehicles daily traveling east on both routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Hood
Manuger
Louisiana
Eration Sage Brush
United States
Prison Rodeo Final Performances To Honor Boy Scouts
About 15 000 scouts and leaders from five states are invited to the fifth and final performance of the 24th Texas Prison Rodeo in Huntsville on Oct 30. Proceeds benefit the Inmates Educational and Recreational Fund and the new Chapel of Hope. Reserved seats cost 2.40 and can be ordered by mail or wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Campbell
St. Clement's Episcopal Church
el Paso
Coffield
Texas Prison Board
Rodeo Committee
Huntsville
Texas Prison System
Chapel of Hope
E&r
Mr. Coffield
Rodeo Ticket Office
Texas
Maysfield Carnival Set for Thursday Night
Harrison McLerran, principal of Maysfield School, announces the annual carnival Thursday night October 27 with Richard Wilkerson performing. Doors open at seven with food and drinks available. Queen candidates include Dorothy Yater Patty Weathers Aurora Tuigana and Ina Mae Ytes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison McLerran
Maysfield
Richard Wilkerson
Dorothy Yater
Patty Weathers
Aurora Tuigana
Ina Mae Ytes
Jaycee Board Discusses City Cooperation On Decorations
At a Thursday extra session in the George Childress Insurance Co. office the Jun ior Chamber of Commerce debated the Christmas decorations program and civic difficulties. A letter to City Council on cooperation was authorized, after the group relaxed with Cokes. Members present included Dr. George Bowman, Jack Slaughter, Narvie Caperton, Richard Williams, Jimmy Wiggs and Don Humble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
George Childress Insurance Co
George Bowman
Jack Slaughter
Narvie Caperton
Richard Williams
Jimmy Wiggs
Don Humble
Cameron Saddle Club Rides Again in Regional Parade
The Cameron Saddle Club with 84 members is invited to join the Rockdale parade after a summer of parades and shows in Central Texas. The club has won ribbons and trophies and earned a trophy for the largest number of riders at the Moody parade on August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Saddle Club
Rockdale
Cameron Club
Central
Texas
Lions Sponsor Two Children To Lions Camp
Cameron Lions Club contributed to the crippled children camp in Kerrville, paying the camp quota for members and sending Linda Miller and Janice Simecek from Cameron. The Lions Club supports the camp with dues and life memberships, planning the 1956 session and inviting parents to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Coffey
Lions
Lions Clubs of
Texas
Cameron Lions Club
Linda Miller
E. 10Th
Janice Simecek
N. Travis
James R. Curtis
Lions Club
Bryan Sparks
International Counsellor
Cooper
Bob Ross
Athens
International
R. M. Arnold
Gatesville
Kerrville
Polio vaccine expanded to age fifteen
The polio vaccination program now covers individuals up to age 15 with full course access via private doctors. Dr John Pryson Avery states the vaccine is as safe as any on the market for other diseases amid tightened manufacturer sample requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pryson Avery
Milam County Queen Seeks State Farm Bureau Crown
Beauteous Mary Smith, Milam County, will represent 14 area counties at the Texas Farm Bureau state Queen finals on November 7 in Fort Worth. The 16 year old Thorndale High junior won District 8 queen and Milam County queen honors. The winner receives 500 dollars for expenses to Chicago for the American Farm Bureau Federation convention, with runners up earning wrist watches and a stay at Crazy Water Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Smith
Milam County
Texas Farm Bureau
Ft. Worth
Miss Smith
Thorndale High
Waco
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Crazy Water
Mineral Wells
TFB
Smith
Rockdale to Host Expanded Stock Show and PTA Carnival
The Rockdale Fair Park hosts October 28 and 29 the enlarged County Livestock Show and PTA Carnival featuring a new Quarter Horse Show. Jim Curry heads the Rockdale Riding Club sponsoring rosette classes for horses born 1952 53 54 and older foals. Entries contact Jim Currey or Rockdale Chamber of Commerce. The program includes Hereford exhibits Daily Swine Homemaking Farm Appliance Show a Carne Show and a PTA midway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miam County
Jim Currey
Rockdale Riding Club
Rock
Rockdale Pta
Rockdale Chamber of Commerce
Henderson Thompson Visits Sister in Bryan
Henderson Thompson returns from a pleasant weekend visiting at the home of his sister Mrs John Dilasionz in Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Thompson
John Dilasionz
Bryan
Miss Clare Easley Weekend Visit Spotted in Marlin and Georgetown
Miss Clare Easley spent a weekend visiting with her sister in Marlin and with her parents in Georgetown, enjoying family time across the two Texas towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Easley
Marlin
Georgetown
W A Morrison Home Destroyed In Early Morning Fire
A two story landmark, the W A Morrison home across from Cameron schools was a total loss after an early morning blaze. Mrs Morrison and Mrs Annie Laser lived there, with valuables including antiques and Bill Morrison’s library perishing in the fire. Fire trucks struggled for water pressure, leaving interior charred though walls remained standing. The home was partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Morrison
Cameron
W. A. Bill Morrison
Court of Criminal Appeals
Mrs. Morrison
Annie Laser
Soo School
Santa Claus needs box tops to help Cameron kids
Cameron citizens are asked to collect FAB box tops to fund dolls for underprivileged children. Four tops buy a large doll, eight tops a giant, and one king size top secures a free doll valued at 1.29. Tops can be dropped at stores or mailed to the Chamber of Commerce. The Milam Theatre offers admission to under 18s for one top on October 29. Boy Scouts run a drive with prizes for the top collector in each troop. Local sponsors Mc Intosh's Schiller Pharmacy and New Cameron Drug offer rewards. Residential collection dates will be announced later. Start saving FAB tops now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Chamber of Commerce and
Lions Club
Santa
Cameron
Chamber of Commerce
Office 101
Milam Theatre
McIntosh's
Schiller Pharmacy
Cameron Drug
Fires at Mitchan Auto Supply and County Home
Two small fires prompted quick volunteer response. At Mitchan Auto Supply in Houston, a parts washing machine exploded in solvent leaks after a motor overheated, but volunteers and firemen contained the blaze. A second fire at the County Home involved a wood stove and bird nests in the chimney. 25 men fought the flames and helped ventilate and clean pipes afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchan Auto Supply Company
S. Houston
Eugene Mitchan
Mitchan
Temple Kiwanians Host Inter Club Cameron Meeting
Temple Kiwanis members welcome a visiting delegation for an INTER-Club meeting. President Loughmiller introduces Temple club president Dr. Joel Johnson and guests Dr. Walter Fischer Emil Wade Bill Wilhite Ernest Ebner and Dr. Bill Upshaw. Cameron-Killeen football game highlights entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwaniang
Kiwanis International
Loughmiller
Joel Johnson
Temple Club
Walter Fischer
Emil Wade
Bill Wilhite
Ernest Ebner
Bill Upshaw
Cameron - Killean
Milam County Court Debates Constable Vacancy and Records Care
Milam County commissioners discuss filling a Precinct 2 constable vacancy after a failed second, consider Milano JP seat, and plan a medical aid policy for indigents. They weigh microfilming county records to guard against disaster and review a suggested library bill tied to the Cox estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Milam
Precinct 2
Markham
Ben Thweatt
B. F. Bailey
Milam County
Justice of the Peace Court
Milano
Neal
James T. Swanzy
Don Humble
Milam Bar Association
Paocess
Humble
M. G. Cox
At State
Patriko Family Weekend Visit at Local Farm
Mr and Mrs L A Patriko and children Lee and Diane of Houston spent the weekend at their farm home here.
Rockdale Man Becomes Second Lieutenant in Local Guard Unit
Sgt. First Class John C. Kinane of Battery C, 649th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion, receives a commission as Second Lieutenant. Kinane joined the Rockdale National Guard unit in 1953 after transferring from the 115th Medical Battalion in Austin. He is a St. Edward's University graduate in Business Administration, a Rockdale resident with a wife and two children, and works in the accounting department at Aluminum Company of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron National Guard
John C. Kinane
1Lfth
Austin
Kinane
St. Edward’s University
Rockdale
Aluminum Company of America
Monroe Fuchs Earns ROTC Distinguished Designation at A M
Monroe Fuchs son of Mr and Mrs Leo Fuchs of Cameron is named a distinguished Air Force ROTC student at Texas A and M College announced by Col Henry Dittman of the Military Department. The designation allows consideration for a regular air force commission under Air Force Regulation 36 63 dated July 1 1955. Criteria include leadership, top academic standing, moral character, and strong military aptitude with endorsements from civilian and military professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Fuchs
Leo Fuchs
Cameron
Texas A and M College
Henry Dittman
Military Department
Col. Dittman
Air Force
Irving Pettis Named Scout Circus Chairman for 1956
Irving Pettis of Waco was chosen by the Heart O Texas Council executive board to lead the 1956 Scout Circus set for April. Pettis previously co chaired the 14th Circus and served as attendance chairman in 1952. He sits on the council's executive board and is a Boy Scouts of America member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Pettis
Waco
Heart O’texas Council
Roy J. Smith
Killeen
Heart
Texas Council
Texas
Pettis
Heart of Texas Council
Boy Scouts of America
Guard Officers Prepare For 55 1 G Inspectorate
Battery C 649th Anti aircraft Artillery Battalion readies for the annual IG inspection by officials from the Inspector General Office Fourth Army Fort Sam Houston. The visit will review records equipment and armory facilities in the afternoon followed by in ranks inspection during the 2 hour drill. An earlier weekend drill is set for Sunday October 23 with 8 am to 4 pm hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battery C
Army
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milam Farm Bureau
W. A. Conn
Thorndale
Arthur Inge
Buckholts
J. D. Crook
Scarborough Cameron
John Slovak
B. L. Angell
Charles Duncan
Hudson Woods
Bureau
Simon George
Fort Worth
Sagebrush
Jaycee Board
Lions Camp
Charlotte Peacock
East Texas
Dallas
PTA
Dale Chamber of Commerce
Temple Kiwanians
Cameron Meeting
M.G
ROTC
A&m
Scout Circus
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