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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1953
Page
1
Cameron shoppers flock to the Monday Dollar Day offering deep discounts from numerous merchants. The one day event on November 2 promises extra low prices and high values, urging customers to visit and compare deals across participating stores.
The Cameron Girl Scout Board met at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday afternoon October 21 at 2 30 with ten members present. Rev John Solomon led the business session and reports noted 64 girls attended the Day Camp at Ledbetter Park last summer. A school survey showed interest in Gil Scouting and one training program has been held.
Milam County ministers met October 26 to plan a county wide cotton solicitation for the Christian Rural Overseas Program. About 460 bales are to be shipped from Houston to the Orient January 12, 1954, with other commodities and a November 16 deadline for a 15 bale Milam quota.
A weekend of heavy rainfall drenched Central Texas with 6.67 inches, boosting Cameron area totals to 3.26 on Friday and 2.86 by Monday dawn. The storm caused road closures on Farm Road 486 and washing out a bridge on the San Gabriel River, with widespread flooding across the region and two tornado warnings.
The State Fair of Texas in Dallas released results for the Junior Commercial Steer Show. In Heavy Choice Division, Rosebud entrants John Clark Jr Leonard Wieser Charles Henson Bobby Rawley James Adams and Billy Stock led, with Rosebud and Burlington participants also placing in other divisions. Light Prime saw Lloyd Wasserman of Lott and Wilbert Ruzicka of Temple as the only area youths to place.
James Reed of Lampasas drove a 1952 Oldsmobile and rolled the car several times on the curve near Buckholts on October 22 about 2 as he returned to Lampasas from Bryan He was taken to St Edward Hospital and later released with injuries not considered serious
The O J Thomas football team bus overturned on Farm Road 487 near Rockdale injuring driver John Brown slightly. All 27 passengers escaped serious harm as the bus slid 40 feet after rear axle failure on a narrow bridge. The game at Taylor was postponed to a later date.
The Milam County Grand Jury convened on Monday October 26 after Judge O D Graham ordered session. County Attorney Jim Miller presented cases including an indictment of Edgar Bivins for burglary of the Ed Kohutek building and Marion Louis Hicks for forgery. Due to high water and illness eight of the original jurors attended with Sheriff Carl C Black summoning four replacements. The jury roster included I B Bullock of Rockdale and Willis See.
Texas drivers license renewals may be issued via in person at the courthouse or by mail with renewal notice. Written tests cover highway signs and rules, driving tests require vehicle provision, and handbooks are free. Written tests start at 9 00 a m each Monday with C B James issuing licenses in Cameron.
Lt. Eugene A. Mees assumed duties as Administrative Assistant for Battery C 649th Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion replacing MSgt Fred T. Bennett who left October 1 for London. Mees joined Battery C June 30 1949 became 2nd Lieutenant then First Lieutenant January 16 1952 and recently became senior Warrant Officer. A World War II Marine Corps veteran, he previously worked for Burkes Howard and Mitchan Motor Company in Cam.
The first Methodist Church homecoming is scheduled for November 15. A steering committee has been chosen to arrange details with chairmen Oxsheer Smith E A Perrin and E C Cole. Members include Rev Mark Magers Mrs Charles Smith and others. R J Sloan visits Milano this week with his son G C Sloan.
W R Poage spoke to about fifty supporters at a Cameron Country Club dinner. He blamed cattlemen’s troubles on drought buyers resistance fear and administration timidity defending higher cattle prices and past price supports. He urged against hoof purchases and described proposed affidavits by meat packers and leased plants as remedies. A-2C Alton Logan and A-2C Bill Randell at Fort Bragg visiting Logan’s parents also noted.
Rev. A F Russell announces a building fund drive at the First Baptist Church aiming to pay off debts and expand facilities. With Sunday School enrollment at an all time high and about four hundred in attendance weekly, the drive seeks at least 11600 during October 25 to November 1, 1953. The church recently completed a 26000000 parsonage renovation and added classroom upgrades and new equipment.
Funeral services were held Friday October 23 in Goliad for W. Rhodes Sr who died in Cuero on October 22 after several weeks illness. He was a brother of Mrs Eddie Dodson of Cameron. Survived by wife one daughter two sons six sisters and five grandchildren. Burial was in Runge Cemetery with the Masonic Lodge of Cameron and Runge in charge.
A Milam County patrolman investigated two car pickup crashes during the weekend. On Saturday at 6 15 p m a 1953 Oldsmobile coupe driven by John E Wilson of Tyler proceeded west on U S 79 near Milano in a collision with a pickup. George M Floyd of Houston was the other driver.
Funeral services were held in Ennis for James Archie Peel 76 who died at his home after a several weeks illness. Rev Cecil Ellis officiated with Rev Carl Peel of Channelview assisting Burial was in Myrtle Cemetery He was born in Port Sullivan Milam County and spent most of his life there He was a farmer ginner and merchant He moved to Ennis in 1941 and belonged to the First Methodist Church of Ennis Survived by his wife two sons Homer Peel Shreveport LA Archie Peel San Angelo two daughters Alta Mae Thomas Dallas and Mrs C A Sawyer DeQueen Ark three brothers D F Bryan Peel Hearne and Trade in Cameron
The 1953 Community Chest drive in Cameron and Milam County is under way led by Robert B Abel. Donations fund agencies providing food shelter and clothing, medical care, and youth programs. The quota remains 5000 dollars, unchanged from last year, to sustain communal services.
The Cameron Yoemen crushed winless Taylor 53-6 to open District 23-AA play. Key moments included Rettig scoring early, Warren connecting on a long pass to Eanes, and multiple runs by Rettig, Leonard, and Heitmann. Cameron's strong line and defense sealed the rout.
A suggestive prompt invites readers to attend any church next Sunday, emphasizing personal choice and reflection. It frames worship as accessible and inclusive, encouraging community participation across denominations.
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