Battalion Parade Marks Big Fort Bliss Summer Camp Event
Texas and New Mexico National Guard units led by the 649th AAA parade at Ft Bliss in clear but hot weather. Recruits and staff describe a successful review with comments on morning roll calls, map lectures, sunburns, guardhouse hunts, a jeep patrol caper, mountain hikes, and strong mess hall chow. A six inch rain is wished for amid the dry climate.
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Texas
New Mexico National Guard
Ft. Bliss
649Th Aaa
William
Shirley) McLean
Eugene Mitchan
Julian Arnold
Ernest Batte
K. P
Charlie Hrachovy
Pete Kunz
Emil Nansa
Joe Willingham
M. P
Maifrod Mraz
Edward Johnson
James Offield
William Holloway
G. Ling
Rudolph Michalka
Juarez
P. X
Two Texas water projects receive millions
Washington reports more than 36 million dollars for Texas flood control and navigation works as part of the army civil functions appropriation. Conferees from the House and Senate remain deadlocked over the bill while listing itemized projects and funds for reservoirs and levees in Texas and nearby states.
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Washington
Texas
House
Senate
Cannon
D-Mo
House Appropriations Committee
Congressional Record
Army Engineer
McKellar
D-Tenn
Red River
Denison Dam
Ark
Morriston
Denison
Okla
Leon Dam
Ben Brook
Garza Little Elm
Grapevine
Layon
San Angelo
Texarkana
Whitney
Grandchildren Visit Mrs. Reese Over Weekend
Mrs. Annie Reese hosted weekend guests Rita Hughes and Tom Hughes from College Station, the two grandchildren visiting for a family gathering.
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Annie Reese
Rita and
Tom Hughes
College Station
Beatrice Dodson Vacationed in Cameron and La Marque
Miss Beatrice Dodson from the Oil and Gas division in Austin spent her vacation visiting her parents in Cameron and staying with Mr and Mrs E W Richardson and Jean in La Marque during the trip.
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Beatrice Dodson
Oil and Gas Division
The
Railroad Commission
Austin
Cameron
la Marque
E. W. Richardson
Jean
Yeomen Football Line Looks Strong for 1949 Season
The Yoemen line shows depth with three starters back and eight lettermen training hard under Line Coach Dick Young. Senior center Gordon Gibson anchors the line, with Ed Maas and Doug Obermiller as potential centers. Tackles lead by Melroy Bixman and Ralph Michalka contribute size, while new prospects like John Rice Charles Chandler Del Rinn and Lincoln Mondrik join the competition. Fans anticipate the September 9 kickoff and a district title shot if they beat Cameron.
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Dick Young
Gordon Gibson
Gibson
Ed Maas
Doug Obermiller
Melroy Bixman
Bixman
Yeomen
Michalka
Ralph Michalka
Ernest Batte
Marvin Allen
Marvin
John Rice
Charles Chandler
Chandler
del Rinn
Lincoln Mondrik
Mondrik
Rinn
Cameron
Mrs Dwight McDonald Listed Among Newton Hospital Patients
Mrs. Dwight McDonald of Chries man is among the Newton Memorial Hospital patients receiving treatment.
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Dwight McDonald of
Chriesman
Newton Memorial Hospital
Crop Yield Seen To Exceed 1948 Figures In 1949
Cameron Compress Company reports 3700 bales of 1948 cotton by September 5 with gins at about 2000 bales. Manager P. W. Davis notes the 1949 crop should surpass 1948 due to later harvest, better weather, and insect control. Labor and picker shortages limit immediate gains.
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Cameron Compress Company
P. W. Davis
Davis
Cameron Gins
James Terrys Receive Baylor Degrees
Mr. and Mrs. James Terry received their degrees at Baylor University in Waco. He earned a B. B. A. and she a B. A. After graduation they headed to Houston where he will work for Gulf Oil Company and she will teach in elementary schools.
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James Terry
Marshall Terry
Baylor University
Waco
Terry
Houston
Gulf Oil Company
Shaffer Family Visiting Cameron This Week
Mr and Mrs Vaughn Shaffer and family and Brady Shaffer of Beaumont are visiting relatives in Cameron for a few days this week.
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Vaughn Shaffer
Brady Shaffer
Beaumont
Cameron
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Allis‘chalmers
Model
Allis‘chalmers Sales and Service
Ww. P. Matyastik
Cameron, Texas
James Terrys
Baylor
Minnie Stedman
Mamie A. Hefley
Fisher
BUICK
John Muse Motor Company
North Fannin
Henry J. Taylor
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