PFC Rufus T Floyd Assigned to European Duty under Gyroscope
PFC Rufus T Floyd son of Mrs Elmer Brown of Cameron Texas will be sent to Europe from Fort Riley Kansas in September as part of Operation Gyroscope the Army rotation program. He serves as a personnel clerk in Headquarters Battery 85th Field Artillery Battalion of the 10th Infantry Division which is the first division to move under Gyroscope replacing the 1st Infantry Division. Floyd entered the Army in January and completed basic at Fort Riley after attending Prairie View College.
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Rufus T. Floyd
Elmer Brown
N. Polk St
Cameron
Texas
Europe
Fort Riley
Kansas
Floyd
10Th Infantry Division
1St Infantry Division
85Th Field Artillery
Army
Prairie View College
Progeny Testing Program for Swine Announced
The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station announces a progeny testing program for swine. Complete details are available at the offices of all county agents or from the Department of Animal Husbandry, Texas A&M College Station.
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Texas Agrcultural Experiment Station
Department of Animal Husbandry
Texas A&m. College
College Station
Tornado Winds Do Light Damage West of City
Emil Michalka living four and a half miles southwest of Cameron reported tornado winds caused damage on his farm. A pecan tree and a hackberry tree were blown over and a cedar uprooted, blowing into his son in law's car. Barn damage totaled about $25 and his neighbor's sheds also suffered some harm.
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Emil Michalka
Cameron
Michalka
First Donation to Red Cross Relief Fund From Local Business
Red Cross relief appeals attract support as F A Marek owner of Exchange Furniture Company becomes the first donor with a $50 contribution. The appeal asks all Red Cross Chapters in states to gather funds for homeless and flood victims in the northeastern United States, with donations left at Cameron Herald office or Buckhouts through local agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Marek
Exchange Furniture Company
Red Cross Relief Fund
Red Cross
United States
Marek
Cameron Herald
Con Herald
Jack Prescott
Hotel
Cameron
Mrs. Lowe
Floyd Stark
Buckhouts
Belton Established For Mineral Wool Shipping
Belton becomes origin for mineral wool shipments to Dallas and Fort Worth after Railroad Commission ruling. Freight lines requested equal motor freight rates for 7000 pound loads as Temple to Dallas, effective by August 25. F H Lynch Jr, agent for lines, noted the request.
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Belton
Dallas and
Fort Worth
The
Railroad Commission
Common Carrier
Temple
Dallas
F. H. Lynch, Jr
Bill Storey Recovering After Surgery in Houston Hospital
Bill Storey, a longtime Southern Pacific Railroad employee, underwent surgery this week at Houston Hospital and is reported to be improving. He will require another week of hospitalization. friends in Milam County are pleased by his progress.
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Bill Storey
Southern Pacific Railroad
Houston
Storey
Th Railroad
Milam County
Polio Cases Rise 25 Percent Week Over Week
U S Public Health Service reports a 25 percent rise in new polio cases last week over the prior week. Despite the increase, the disease rate remains well below levels from the previous year with 1955 totals and year-to-date figures provided. Weeds on range reduce grass production by diverting moisture and shading grasses.
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U. S. Public Health Service
Yoe Coaches Describe District Outlook at Rotary Luncheon
Milton Schiller presiding at Milam Coffee Shop introduced Coach Leo Jackson and assistant Dick Young. They outlined Voelich squad prospects and noted no current threats in the district. S. M. Layfield to lead next regular meeting.
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Milton Schiller
Rotary Club
Milam
Leo Jackson
Dick Young
Voelich
Freshman Insight Earns High Praise From Jimmy A.
Quotes praise from Jimmy A for a freshman whose early college work shows remarkable understanding. The remark elevates the student as exceptionally informed for a first year, signaling notable potential in academic effort and curiosity.
Yoe High Band Begins Marching Practice This Fall
Yoe High School band director Francis Cox announced the 95 piece senior band is ready for school. marching practice starts Monday evening Aug 22. The band lost 22 experienced players, with a schedule of daily and after school practices planned. Lawrence Tiller returns as drum major and several senior majorettes are named. The Yee band previously earned first division honors in Cancer, Playing and Light Reading at the State Meet and had many solo and ensemble winners.
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Francis Cox
Yoe High School
Cox
Lawrence Tiller
Lynette Thweatt
Joyce Wilkinson
Joyce Edmonds
Peggy Burke
Evelyn Vybiral
Yee
J P Berry Visits Cameron on Business Day
J P Berry of Taylor traveled to Cameron for a business visit on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P Berry
Taylor
Cameron
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pfc
RED Cross Fund
Houston Hospital
Business-Professional Directory
Necchi - Elna
North Travis
Chas. L. Reynolds
N. Jefferson
Drs. Evans & Evans
Optometrists
Rockdale
E. A. Camp
E. B. Camp
Joe D. Bass
Jack W. Prescott
First National Bank
Clifford Thompson
State
William G. Black
COX Building
Radio - Phonograph, TV
Call 104
Gordon S. Baskin
Emory B. Camp Insurance
Cameron, Texas
F. H. A. Loans
G. I. Loans
S. M. Layfield
Jimmy Asher
Yoe High
Houston, Texas
Gaylon J. McCoy
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