Milam County Storm Damages Cameron as Winds Tax Rate Mentioned
High winds struck Cameron Sunday causing property damage and power outages. L. W. Smith reports 1.26 inches of rain and numerous trees down while Southwestern Bell repairs lines. 75 telephones were out of service. Farms in western county face delayed cotton harvests as storms persist with forecast of continued rain and cooler air.
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Cameron
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
L. W. Smith
Cameron Water Department
The
Telephone Company
Green Addition
W. Main
South Cameron
West Main
Cameron bids for Army Laboratory site in Washington trip
OXsheer Smith reports from Washington on his discussion with the Army committee, highlighting Cameron as a potential site for the $11 million Quartermaster Laboratory. He notes Cameron meets most requirements and stresses the need for 15 million gallons of water daily and a maximum 85 degree temperature.
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Izen’s National Bank
Cameron
Washington
Brazos River
Smith
Army
Texas
Pentagon
Fry
1990 Assessment Roll May Show An Increase
The county tag rate on the 1940 nap gp roll was set at 75 cents per one hundred dollars and the 1950 roll was expected to show an increase. The tax rate remains unchanged from 1949 and may affect local property owners as ad valorem state taxes are now paid elsewhere.
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Nap Gp
Commissioner’s Court
Dan Tyson
Aldermen Face New Electrical Code Debates
Cameron's government weighs a modern electrical code as the City Council plans an extra session to consider enforcement, fire hazards, and the cost to property owners while old wiring and lamps expose the district to danger. A special assistant may be funded if parking meters yield more revenue.
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Cameron
Young Hanover Men Given Suspended Burglary Terms
Andy Reed 24 and Robert Eugene Foster 20 of Hanover pled guilty in District Court before Judge Morrison for burglary at the Oscar Mabe Service Station in Gause last March. Both received three year penitentiary terms suspended for good behavior after character witnesses. State's Judge Gunn noted they were partly intoxicated at the time.
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Andy Reed
Robert Eugene Foster
Hanover
W. A. Morrison
Bill Wallace
Radio Announcers Urged to Pause for Scheduling Clarity
Commentators propose on air line adjustments to acknowledge delays. They suggest echoing a standard phrase about conditions beyond control before airing the program. The move reflects growing attention to transparency in broadcast scheduling.
Vacancy on Faculty at Negro School Sparks Applications
Superintendent W T Haines issued a call for applications from Black teachers for a vacant spot on the O J Thomas School faculty. The board meets at 7:30 tonight to review candidates, with Cameron’s pool of qualified Black teachers seen as likely contenders after a recent resignation.
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O. J. Thomas
W. T. Haines
Hanes
Cameron
Reserve Tickets Cost More After Tuesday
Reserved seat football tickets remain on sale through Tuesday September 19 at 4.50 dollars each, good for all home games. After that date new tickets will be printed and sold at the gate for 1.00 dollars each. savings exist for those buying now. First home game is Friday September 22 against Brenham.
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W. T. Hanes
Cheeves Brothers
Hanes
Brenham
Jury Won’t Work Right When It Is Fixed
A playful, remembered quip highlights concerns about integrity in juries and the risks of fixed outcomes. It underscores distrust in the justice system and calls for vigilance against corruption.
Negro Forger Must Serve Prison Term
Jewel C Banks, a black man, must serve five years in the Texas penitentiary for forgery. He forged a $104.50 check on Louis Gest Chevrolet Dealer in Rockdale in May and has been in jail since his arrest. He was under a suspended five year sentence for felony theft and now must go to prison.
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Jewel C. Banks
Banks
Louis Gest
Rockdale
Milam County Gins Reach 5950 Bales Ginned to Sept 1
Milam County gins had processed 5950 bales of cotton from the 1950 crop by September 1, according to Jack Barnes commerce department special agent. In 1949, 4401 bales had been ginned by the same date. Last year’s output was about 25000 bales, but 1950 yields likely fall short due to drought and reduced acreage despite high prices.
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Milam County
Jack Barnes
Department of Commerce
Drouth
Miss Massey Becomes County Clerk Office Typist Clerk
Miss Correne Massey accepted a position as typist clerk in the office of the County Clerk and began her duties Monday this week. Miss Josephine Matocha, attending Our Lady of The Lake College in San Antonio, held the post during the summer months.
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Correne Massey
Josephine Matocha
Our Lady of the Lake College
San Antonio
When Son Heads Off to College This Fall
A family discusses easing the transition for a student heading to college. Parents plan financial and logistical support to ensure independence while maintaining guidance and connection during the new chapter.
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Son
Military leader to take top post as Marshall named successor
Defense Secretary Louis Johnson resigns to seek national unity and President Truman taps Gen. George C. Marshall to become his replacement. Johnson departs Sept. 19 amid criticism over perceived weak troops, while Marshall accepts and will join a reshaped high command. Stephen Early also resigns as Deputy Secretary of Defense, effective Sept. 30.
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Washington
Defense
Louis Johnson
National Unity
Truman
George C. Marshall
Johnson
James Forrestal
Forrestal
U. S
Korea
Marshall
Leesburg
White House
Stephen T .Early
Early
Congress
Cameron Boys Sail For Korea On Gasoline Tanker
Five Cameron boys now in the Merchant Marine sailed from a south Texas port aboard the Liberty Tanker Sea Comet bound for Korea. They are Billy Eanes Kenneth Nabours J D McGoldrick Salty Willburn and Grady Coker. The ship carries gasoline and is headed for the war zone. They expect to return in about three months.
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Cameron Boys
Merchant Marine
South Texas
Korea
Billy Eanes
Kenneth Nabours
J. D. McGoldrick
Salty Willburn
Grady Coker
United States
Advice to the Girls on Foolish Kisses
A concise maxim warns young women to avoid trusting insincere suitors and to guard their affections. The saying emphasizes prudence in romance and the dangers of misled trust.
Camp Hood Soldier Killed In Buckholts Crash
A car collision on Highway 36 near Buckholts killed Edward Kennedy of Fort Hood and critically injured George Halbert and Roy Brien, both stationed at Fort Hood. Kennedy died at the scene. Halbert and Brien were transported to a local hospital with head injuries. Kennedy’s body was later sent to Fort Hood for military handling.
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Buckholts
Edward Kennedy
Fort Hood
George E. Halbert
Kennedy
Cameron
Armed Forces
Halbert
Brien
Bell Transport Company of
Houston
Marek-Burns Funeral Home
J. L. Walker
Carl Black
Arkansas
Milam County
Yoemen Travel to Caldwell for Friday Showdown
The Yoemen renew their 1950 schedule with a Friday night game at Caldwell against their old rival the Hornets. Details on weights and positions are unavailable, but Cameron fans expect a strong performance after a 27-0 win over the West team. Coach Paul Smith remains quietly confident as road plans drive local turnout.
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Yoemen
Caldwell
Hornets
Yeomen
Rosebud
Cameron
Milano
Paul Smith
Going Concern Assessments Guide Investment Decisions
Brief note urges investors to evaluate a company’s trajectory before committing funds. Emphasizes examining cash flow trends, revenue stability, and management plans to identify potential risks and opportunities. Encourages cautious, informed decisions backed by clear financial signals.
Fishing Days Mark Eternal Expectation
A reflective note on fishing life depicting perpetual disappointment and patient anticipation. The speaker contrasts hopeful beginnings with repeated disappointments, framing days afield as a routine of longing and small satisfactions.
Pink Bollworm Found in Milam County Texas
A. K. Inman of the San Antonio Pink Bollworm Control Division announced the first Milam County infestation. County Agent J. D. Moore and Cameron and Thorndale sightings support spread, with nearby Williamson Travis Lee Bastrop Fayette and Lavaca counties infested. Authorities urge plowing under cotton stalks after harvest to curb the pest.
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San Antonio
Inman
J. D. Moore
Texas
Milam County
Moore
Cameron
Thorndale
Williamson
Travis
Lee
Bastrop
Fayette
Lavaca
Chamber of Commerce
Commissioner of Agriculture
Contest For Band Sweetheart Opens With Ten Candidates
The Yee High School Band sweetheart contest began September 13 with ten nominees: Ann Karnowski Shirley Scarborough Patsy Michalka Worma Lunsford Rosalie Tomek Laverne Provazek Jeannette Hairgrove Kay Mondrick Estelle Glaser and Betty Jo Glaser. Voting runs to September 30 with the winner to be announced at the Cameron Masonic Home game half. Proceeds fund band uniforms instruments and needs.
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Sweetheart of the Yee High School
Cameron-Masonic
Yeemen Field
Ann Karnowski
Shirley Scarborough
Patsy Michalka
Worma Lunsford
Rosalie Tomek
Laverne Prova
Speedometer Fails to Show Distance Travelled
A car’s speedometer cannot reveal the distance a couple has driven, highlighting limits of that instrument in tracking total travel.
Inheritance Quandary Looms as Taxes Rise
A sharp commentary notes that future heirs may resist gains as tax burdens escalate. The piece argues high levies could deter ownership even when wealth is passed down.
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Roy J. Brien
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