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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
4
The Commissioners Court of Milam County invites sealed bids for one gasoline powered motor grader with 12 ft blades, rubber tires, standard reels, weighing about 600 pounds. Bids due by 9 A.M. October 1960, with cashiers check required. Court reserves right to reject any bids.
A buyer seeks to purchase a farm through the Veterans Land Board with a price cap of 7500 dollars. The land must be appraised by the board and receive their approval prior to purchase. Contact Barney Melleeran at Route 1 Camerun or phone 9002 F 2k.
Notice that all land is posted according to law and any hunting or trespassing will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. J F Michalka 23-2hp
HNliard Implement Co of Cameron Texas announces a new shipment of Minneapolis Moline grain drills with optional fertilizer and grass seed attachments. Sale includes choice of equipment and available options.
The Friemel family expresses sincere thanks for kindness shown during illness and after the death of Mrs. Alice Friemel. They thank Doctors and Nurses at St Edward Hospital and everyone who sent flowers.
Knights of Columbus Council no 2 338 of Cameron held an initiation at their new hall on Sunday September 17. The day included mass at St. Monica church and Holy Communion, a breakfast, and exam scheduled with the First Degree at 1 o'clock followed by Second and Third Degrees at 1 30. Visitors from Houston Waco and Taylor attended. A Dutch lunch was served to members and visitors.
We express sincere thanks to those who offered kindness during the difficult time and at the death of our beloved father. Special gratitude to all who sent flowers and support, Hazel Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Williams and Family.
Mrs Lelia McAnally Batte has a poem Black Boy in the book Bobby House by Ce celia M Wright. Her short story Sadie will appear in Wild Fire Magazine and she plans a complete Milam County history project.
Missora Baggett returned from Bryan after spending two weeks with relatives.
Volunteers across Texas begin a September 25 campaign to raise funds for the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children. Area 12 chairwoman Mrs. Laurence Warren and Milam County chair Judge Dan Tyson lead efforts as the facility aims to expand to a million dollars for beds and equipment. Governor Allen Shivers serves as general chairman of the statewide volunteer drive.
Miss Margaret Cochran daughter of Mr and Mrs F A Cochran Buckholts has accepted the secretary post at First Baptist Church, replacing Joyce Allison who is attending North Texas State Teachers College at Denton. Cochran, Buckholts High School 1949 graduate, studied Bible and was in Alpha Literary Society and Spanish Club at Mary Hardin Baylor College last year. She began duties Monday morning September 1 and expresses enthusiasm for her work.
After criticism at Tuesday night’s meeting the council unanimously ordered notices to property owners to comply with the rat proofing ordinance. Alderman Perkins led the push as officials discussed stepping up enforcement with help from Austin. A grocer reported killing a tubful of rats with a new poison, prompting calls for stores to advertise rat proofing.
Parking meter takings Thursday amounted to 274.38 dollars, slightly below last week. Marshall Terry notes more pennies than nickels and proper parking overall. Canasta family, including Mrs Canasta, continue to battle for space as other residents joke about free parking at the Court House.
Mrs. Andrew Esslinger escaped critical injuries after her 1949 Chrysler was struck by a car driven by Artie Lee Banks who backed from an alley on W. 11th street. The collision caused heavy damage and restoration costs estimated in the hundreds of dollars. Local safety concerns note a lack of traffic education in Cameron.
Mrs Jane Storey, who suffered back injuries, is reported improving at Newton Memorial Hospital.
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