British Navy to present mementos to Columbus on September 26
A ceremonial program is set for September 26 in Columbus to receive relics from the destroyer Cameron, presented by the British Consul General and Naval Attache. The event features Yee High School Band, Rotary officials, and city leaders, with mementos kept at Cameron school and a speech by Superintendent W T Hanes. The program also includes a Rice Institute naval unit captain and Rotary District Governor elect Jack Dilliard.
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Cameron
J. Thyne Henderson
Houston
Washington
Green
Leonard S. Mewhinney
Naval Unit
Rice Institute
P. W. Davis
Rotary Club
Jack Dilliard
Rotary
Davis
J. E. Johnson
Knights of Columbus Open New Lodge and Recreation Hall
The Knights of Columbus will formally open their new lodge and recreation hall near Highway 36 and the National Guard Armory. The Elgin tile building houses offices, council chamber, kitchen, restrooms, and a north side bowling alley opening to the public most nights. a bowling league will start October 1.
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Knights of Columbus
National Guard Armory
Cameron
Knights
John ©. Andres
Rudolph Michalka
E. H. Boedeker
Yoemen Face Brenham Cubs In Openers Friday Night
Cameron opens 1950 football schedule Friday at home vs Brenham Cubs in a test of strength. The Cubs weigh 1782 pounds as a starting unit, Cameron 1770. backfield totals 615 vs 600. Both teams seek edge in a season with expected strong conference competition.
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Brenham Cubs
Yoemen
Caldwell Hornets
Yeomen
Benham
Cubs
Gaskamp
Brenham
Taylor
Georgetown
Belton
Cameron
Mitchell urges right of way to push U S 190 upgrade
Cameron official A F Mitchell told Judge Dan Tyson in Cameron that the Highway Commission will not allocate all Federal Aid Primary funds for two years until Milam County provides the right of way for U S 190 from Cameron west to the Bell County line. The county court pledged to secure deeds, but none were yet delivered. The district engineer will discuss the Farm to Market program with the Milam County Court and report to the Highway Commission.
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A. F. Mitchell
Cameron
Dan Tyson
U. S. 190
Bell County
The
Highway Commission
Buckholts
Tyson
Mitchell
Milam County
U.S. 190
Total 7000 bales received in city
About 7000 bales of new cotton reached Cameron Compress Monday morning according to manager P. W. Davis. The figure is 800 bales below last year at this time due to rains in Milam and surrounding counties. Rain Saturday left 3% inches in Sharp Community causing heavy damage to cotton and crops, yet local prices rise. Transient laborers have moved to north Texas fields while harvest readiness lags elsewhere.
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Cameron Compress
P. W. Davis
Milam County
North Texas
Football Stadium Upgrades Planned With 7900.62 Cost
School Board reports stadium improvements funded by athletic funds total 7900.62. Breakdown shows seating lumber 1851.33 steel from a Waco firm 5003.29 and contractor Stanley Hughes 1046. The enhanced stadium opens September 22 with Brenham and Cameron fans using the south stands and visitors the north side.
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W. T. Hanes
Hanes
Waco
Stanley Hughes
Brenham
Cameron
Cameron to Receive Welles Log From British Navy
The city of Cameron will receive mementos from the British Navy including the Log of the former U S S Welles. The presentation is set for Tuesday night September 26, reflecting prior ship trades before World War II.
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City of
Cameron
Schiller Motors Opens New Building on Saturday
Schiller Motors will open its new Dodge and Plymouth agency at N Travis Ave and W 7th St this Saturday September 28. The modern facility includes display rooms offices storage and a Humble Service Station with gas and oil services available. An orchid for women and a Norge refrigerator door prize will be awarded with refreshments served and a 41 600 construction cost noted.
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Dodge
Plymouth
Texas
Schiller Brothers
Norge
Milton Schiller Aids Growth Dodge Agency
Milton J. Schiller, who bought an interest in Schiller Motors from his brother, joined the firm in September 1947. A leading young local businessman, he had returned to the city in 1947 after earlier residencies in Floresville and San Antonio. He is a Yee High School graduate from the class of 1936 and has worked with J. C. Merchant, J. C. Pennney Company, and helped organize the Texas Insulation Corporation where he served as secretary treasurer and manager.
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Milton J. Schiller
Schiller Motors
Schiller
Yee High School
Floresville
Wilson County
Woman Refuses License Claim After Car Incident
Mrs Taté was driving when she hit a parked car then struck a pedestrian and crashed into a storefront. A policeman asked for her license. she replied no one would give her a license.
Schiller Motors Opens New Dodge Plymouth Agency in Cameron
Jerry B. Schiller, senior partner of Schiller Motors, marks a milestone with the formal opening of the Dodge and Plymouth agency at Travis and 7th. He arrived in Cameron in 1928, starting at a Humble service station before later owning the Magnolia Service Station on S. Crockett Street.
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Jerry B. Schiller
Schiller Motors
Cameron
Man Treated for Stab Wound After Local Celebration
Cecile Amabar was treated Friday night for a stab wound from an altercation at a local celebration. City police said Marshall Terry N J Johnson were involved and all were arrested. Domingo Halborado Belles Alborado and Ernest Garcia paid fines for affray. Amado Luna remained jailed in default of his fine. Amabar was released from hospital. officers said the wound was not serious.
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Cecile Amabar
Marshall Terry
N. J. Johnson
Domingo Halborado
Belles Alborado
Ernest Garcia
Amado Luna
Amabar
Offecrs
Man Wanted Here On Old Charge Is Arrested In Waco
B H Matthews, indicted in 1948 for theft of scrap iron from the Santa Fe Railway after a train wreck, was arrested in Waco by police and held in Milam County jail awaiting trial. Sam Brooker and Tom Rogers received prison terms in Cameron for the same robbery.
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B. H. Matthews
Milam County
Matthews
Santa Fe
Sam Brooker
Tom Rogers
Cameron
Waco
Died in Fort Worth. Tom Whites 62
Tom Whites, 62, former Cameron resident, died in Fort Worth Wednesday night. He moved to Fort Worth from Temple years ago and earlier ran Cameron service stations and early battery business. Body to Cameron for interment. survivor is a widow and daughter Vivian Whites.
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Tom Whites
Cameron
Fort Worth
Whites
Temple
Vivian Whites
Hairston announces engagement of Betty Sue Theiler
Mr and Mrs O H Hairston announce the betty sue Hairston engagement to C J Theiler Jr son of Mr and Mrs C J Theiler Sr of Louisville Kentucky The wedding is planned for September 30 at 7 PM at 2204 Fannin Houston with a reception to follow.
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O H. Hairston
eBtty Sue
C. J. Theiler, Jr
C. J Theiler Sr
Louisville
Kentucky
Fannin
Houston
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Knights Columbus
N. Travis
Dodges
7Th St
the Company
AF Mitchell
Troyers
Great Britain
USA
Merchantile
Plymouth Agency
N. Travis Avenue
W. 7Th Street
Milton B. Schiller
Milton Schiller Aids Growth Dodge Agency
Dodge Agency
FT. Worth
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