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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1951
Page
6
The Milam County Local Draft Board No 92 outlines Class II deferments. It details sub classes 11-A 11-A-S and 11-C with civilian work studies and farming as reasons. Deferment does not excuse service only postpones it up to a year and requires case review for further deferment.
A. P. Rowland announces Heart Of Texas Council Fall Round-up to recruit 1120 Cubs Scouts and Explorers by December 7. Ten districts sign mortgages for their share. Milam District sets 75 new boys quota by Dec. 7 led by Richard Bush.
Dr. Mark Magers attends Bryan Methodist district meeting to finalize arrangements for the State Visitation Evangelist campaign. Visitation between Bryan and Plainview districts starts October 7 1951, with Plainview visitors visiting local churches in October.
The United Council of Church Women district nine meeting is planned for Monday September 17 at First Methodist Church Cameron from 9 30 a m to 3 p m. Mrs R F Mickle of Waco will lead formalities with theme Live by Faith. A luncheon follows at 12 30 p m and officers for the coming year will be elected.
A humorous remark notes divorces are common and men fear women mainly want to borrow their names for a while. The line reflects social humor about marriage and identity during the era.
Lloyd Gregory of Houston, noted sports writer and publicist, was named Texas State Chairman for the 1951 March of Dimes campaign. Basil O Connors announced the voluntary role to organize campaign directors statewide as Ed Stewart steps down. The 1952 drive starts January 2 to combat rising polio costs and hospital needs.
A brief note on the struggle of debt collection, highlighting that obtaining payment can be tougher than incurring the charges themselves. It frames the issue as a common financial tension facing individuals and businesses.
The Kefauver committee lauded Texas in its final report for efforts against organized crime. It highlighted a March conference convened by Attorney General Price Daniel, attended by district and county attorneys from across the state, as a notable achievement.
The Houston Office of Price Stabilization announced increases in passenger car ceiling prices effective Saturday September 8. OPS officials warned the range may be 3 to 7 percent with an average around 5 to 6 percent. The exact amount varies by manufacturer due to a new pricing formula.
Miss Elda Smith and Miss Dorothy Malek of El Campo were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smith over the past weekend.
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