Yeomen Open 1955 Gridiron Season Versus Waco Trojans
Cameron Yeomen prepare for the season opener against Waco University High despite key players sidelined. Coach Leo Jackson reports injuries to John Duncan and Bobby Williams, while Clifford Angell returns to practice. Scrimmage with Brenham showed balanced offense and defense, with kick off at 8 p.m. Friday at Municipal Stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Yoemen
Leo Jackson
Clifford Angell
John Duncan
Bobby Willaims
Jackson
Brenham
Waco University High
University High
Yeomen
Waco
Cameronites
400 Children Yet To Receive Second Polio Shot
Dr John A Bryson head of the County Health Unit says about 400 children have not received their second Salk Polio Vaccine Shot. Parents are urged to bring children to the Cameron clinic on Wednesday or the Rockdale clinic on the first or third Tuesday for the second dose. He notes first shot offers partial immunity but full protection requires the second. Poor families may obtain preschool vaccines at the local clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Bryson
Cameron
Rockdale
Bryson
Hudson Receives Master Science Degree at A and M College
William R Hudson of Cameron earned a master of science from Texas A and M College at the August graduation. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C W Hudson and a Yee High School graduate. He earned his BA from A and M in June 1954 and serves as a lieutenant in the United States Air Force stationed at Grandview Base Missouri after duties at Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ronald Hudson
William R Hudson
Cameron
Texas A. & M
Hudson
C. W. Hudson
Yee High School
A. & M. College
United States Air Force
Grandview Air Force Base
Grandview
Lackland
San Antonio
Missouri
Bloodmobile visit planned in Cameron Friday
A Cameron blooddrive is set for Friday September 9 from 8 30 a m to 2 30 p m in the Horstmann Building across from the Post Office. Organizers hope for at least 70 pints with 20 volunteers including doctors and nurses assisting donors. Rev John Solomon will recruit from civic groups and businesses to ensure a successful drive with all contributors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mosely
Cameron
John Solomon
Farmers Cautioned On Child Labor During School Hours
Regional Director William J. Rogers of the Wage-Hour Division in Dallas warns that under 16-year-olds may not be employed on farms during local school hours if the farm product enters interstate or foreign commerce. The rule covers resident and migratory children, with hours defined by the district’s actual school schedule. No minimum age for after school or holiday farm work is stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Rogers
Department of Labor
Dallas
Mrs Alice Brashear Dies at 97 in Cameron
Mrs. Alice Brashear 97 died at her Cameron home Monday night after months of illness. Born November 20, 1858 in Macon Mississippi she moved to Texas at seven and lived in Cameron since 1919. Survived by four daughters Mrs Clara Brashear Mrs Pardee Brashear Mrs Ed Cartwright and Mrs Bobby Burney. Funeral Tuesday at 3 from Green Funeral Home with Rev W G Pugh officiating. burial Oak Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brashear
Brashear
Macon
Mississippi
Texas
Cameron
Clara Brashear
Pardee Brashear
Chapel of the Green Funeral Home
W. G. Pugh
Oak Hill Cemetery
Green's Funeral Home
Ed Cartwright
Bastrop
Bobby Burney
Argyle
Milam County Reports Three Tuberculosis Cases
Milam County health Unit released its weekly list of communicable diseases reporting three new tuberculosis cases this week. The tally also shows amebiasis four cases gonorrhea four measles one strept throat six syphilis one and trench mouth two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Reserved Season Tickets On Sale Tuesday at Ben Milam
Season tickets for Yee High home football games go on sale at the Ben Milam School building office. Four hundred seats priced at $4.50 cover five games and B team games plus early playoff ticket options if Cameron wins the district. No seats reserved yet in the premium middle section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Milam
Yee High
W. T. Hanes
Cameron
Hanes
Emesla Greer Earns Education MA at Houston University
Emesla Erin Greer received a Master of Education degree at Texas Southern University in Houston during Sunday night commencement. She earlier earned a BA in Education from Tillotson College in Austin in 1945 and has taught at O. J. Thomas School for the past five years, focusing on fifth grade, after earlier work at Hoyte School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emesla Greer
Houston University
Emesla Erin Greer
Texas Southern University
Houston
Texas
Tillotson College
Austin
O. J. Thomas
Hoyte
Local schools report 946 enrollment across three buildings
Ben Milam Elementary finished day one with 235 students including 63 first graders. Ada Henderson Middle and Yee High School posted 357 and 354 enrollments respectively, totaling 946, about equal to last year. Classes begin at 8 am with a tardy bell at 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Milam
Wiley Loughmiller
Loughiller
Ada Henderson
Yee High School
Loughmiller
St. Anthony Catholic School
C. J. Thomas
C. L. Sadberry
Clarkson Gin Fire Wipes Out Plant In Saturday Blaze
Fire destroyed the Clarkson gin owned by John Matyastik Saturday afternoon with about 35 000 dollars in damage. Mrs. Matyastik spotted the blaze after an explosion-like detonation, guiding workers to safety as flames overtook the engine room. Firemen saved the seed house and nearby structures but the main building was lost. Up to 816 bales had been ginned that season, and plans call for rebuilding after insurance settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson
John Matyastik
Cameron Volunteer Fire Department
Milam County Cotton Crop Near Half Planted Ginning Peak Reported
Milam County gins processed about 8,026 bales so far with 7,000 stored at Cameron Compress. Expect 15,000 to 20,000 total bales. most gins operate day and night, with peak ginning in late last week and this week if showers stay light. Farmers delay second picking due to moisture and rising costs. Local gins list exact outputs: Matyastick 747, Planters 573, Weems 477, Farmers 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam
Milam County
P. W. Davis
Cameron Compress
Matyastick Gin
Weems
Colored Group Hosts First Advisory Meet on Desegregation
A mixed group from the colored community met with Cameron school officials and the white advisory panel to discuss desegregation plans. Dr. Clifford Swift outlined issues, and Willie Anderson was elected chairman of the colored committee. The groups will reconvene to merge views for the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Swift
Cameron
O. J. Thomas
Swift
Willie Anderson
O. J. Thomas School
Hilliard Thomas
Farm Bureau Plans Membership Drive Kickoff
Farm Bureau officials announced a general members meeting set for September 15 at 8 p.m. in the city park pavilion. Dr. Ed Stiver agronomist with Mid-Tex Liquid Fertilizer Co. of Waco and Earl Sears of the Cotton Council of America will speak on cotton product development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Ed Stiver
Mid - Tex Liquid Fertilizer Company
Waco
Earl Sears
Cotton Council of America
Dallas
Cameron Civic Groups Push Plan for Community Center
Local clubs led by the Lions Club seek a community center in Cameron with tentative plans and fund pledges. Kiwanis and Lions members committed to $25 bonds for initial construction, Rotary weighing next steps as discussions consider a $10 000 to $15 000 facility to serve Scouts and other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Lions Club
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Yarrellton Revival Set to Begin at Baptist Church
Yarrellton Baptist Church will start a revival on Sunday September 11 with morning services led by Pastor Rev William A Veal. Evening services at 730 PM will feature Rev Veal messages and Baylor University student will lead music. Rev Veal recently joined as pastor succeeding Rev Art Sullivan and invites public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarrellton
Yarrellton Baptist Church
William A. Veal
Veal
Baylor University
Rev
Art Sullivan
Yarrellton Church
Quillen Couple Injured in Pickup Crash Near Franklin
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Quillen were hurt when their pickup overturned on Highway 79 near Franklin while returning from Buffalo with a load of lumber. Both were hospitalized with serious injuries including a fractured skull and broken ribs. Mr Quillen has prior heart attack history and was receiving a blood transfusion Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Quillen
Highway 79
Franklin
Buffalo
Franklin Hospital
Quillen
Davie
Eula Quillen
Cameron
Clyde Baker
Marlow
Mr. Quillen
Cameron August building activity shows repairs exceed new work
In Cameron during August repairs and enlargements topped new construction with 21 500 dollars in repairs and enlargements versus 26 750 dollars for four new homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Drunks for August Top Last Year’s Record Milam County
Milam County officials report August drunkenness arrests surpassed last year’s high. In 1954 August saw 105 arrests. this year 107 were recorded. Officials credit migrant workers, about 75 to 80 percent of those arrested, for the rise and related fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Smith Arthur And Bickett Judge Falls County Queen Contest
Milam County Farm Bureau officials Mr and Mrs John A Smith Jr William F Arthur and Lenora Bickett judged the Falls County Farm Bureau Queen Contest in Marlin Tuesday night Joining by Mrs Arthur and daughters Sarah and Ann Gene Leach State Legislative Representative gave an informational talk on Farm Bureau bills Miss Bickett noted nine contestants entered the event which featured a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County Farm Bureau
John A. Smith, Jr
William F. Arthur
Lenora Bickett
Falls County Farm Bureau
Marlin
Arthur
Sarah
Ann
Gene Leach
Farm Bureau
Miss Bickett
Revival At Meadowbrook Baptist Church
A revival at Meadowbrook Baptist Church Rockdale began Sunday September 4 in the new 75000 building. Rev A Gatewood pastor leads services nightly at 7 30 with pre service prayer booster activities. Baptism followed Sunday night with 14 candidates. enrollment in Sunday School is 247.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadowbrook Baptist Church
Rockdale
A. Gatewood
Gatewood
Gatewod
Meadowbrook
Columbus
Miss
Max McClaren
Baylor University
Ann Gross
Farm Bureau Endorses Formula to Regain Lost Cotton Acreage
Members of the Farm Bureau Area 8 with 18 Central Texas counties met with Old Cotton Belt Association officials at Temple and unanimously endorsed the formula for regaining lost cotton acreages as adopted by the Old Cotton Belt Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Area
Texas
Old Cotton Belt Association of Texas
Temple Wednesday
Old Cotton Belt Association
Smiths Welcome Son at Conroe Montgomery County Hospital
Mr and Mrs L G Smith of Conroe announce the birth of a son on August 31 at Montgomery County Hospital Conroe. He weighed six pounds fifteen and a half ounces and has a sister Rebecca age three and a half. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Brady Sr of Cameron and Mr and Mrs Smith of Bryan. Mr Smith is manager of the Conroe Chamber of Commerce for two years, previously managing Cameron chamber for seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Smith
Conroe
Montgomery County
Rebecca
Charles Brady
Cameron
Smith
Bryan
Hope Alvarez Graduates as Nurse at Providence School
Miss Hope Alvarez daughter of Mr and Mrs Jessee Alvarez of Cameron received her nursing diploma at the Providence School of Nursing in Waco. She plans to work as staff nurse at Providence Hospital after passing the State Nursing Board exam. Alvarez is a Yee High School graduate among 19 nurses completing a three year program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Alvarez
Jessee Alvarez
Cameron
Providence School of Nursing
Waco
Miss Alvarez
Providence Hospital
Yee High School
Sgt John Sapp Discharged After Four Years in Air Force
Sgt John B. Sapp is home to his parents in Rockdale after receiving a four year Air Force discharge. He was stationed in Colorado Georgia French Morocco Philippines and Okinawa and served as a B 29 gunner. He is a Rockdale High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Sapp
J. B. Sapp
Janie
U. S. Air Force
Sgt. Sapp
Colorado
Georgia
French Morocco
Phillipine Islands
Okinawa
Rockdale High School
Robertson Family Visits Bailey Home Event
Mr and Mrs James Robertson visit Mr and Mrs Joe Frank Bailey with their children James Jr and Charlotte Frances for a family gathering at the Baileys residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robertson
James, Jr
Charlotte Frances
Joe Frank Bailey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waco Trojans
Jimmie Quillen
Baker
Matyastik
Clarkson Gin
Citizens Advisory Committee
Fist Citizens Advisory Committee
Ways and Means Committee
J. Quillen
Conroe Hospital
Hope Alverez
Providence
Sgt
John Sapp
Air Force
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