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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1949
Page
10
The men get a break at the J. C Penney Company store today with a shirt sale described as a whale of a bargain price. Buying opportunities were never better during this daily savings feature at the big new store.
Arthur Longmire visited his brother John Longmire on Sunday in Lexington. The brief family call occurred during a quiet weekend in the city.
Mrs. Arthur Longmire Mrs. V P Wooley and A D Lagrone were seen visiting in Milano on Sunday.
Angry soft coal miners walked out today over suspension of the United Mine Workers welfare and retirement fund. The strike was planned as 100 percent in Pennsylvania with potential large shutdowns in four other states. UMW locals in Pennsylvania and West Virginia took definite action. Union leaders elsewhere showed sympathy but were largely noncommittal. The miners adopted a sweeping slogan.
Union locals voted to walk out in protest against coal companies defaulting on pension fund payments. Miners reportedly agreed to lay down tools until UMW Chief John Lewis orders otherwise. Impact awaits 7 a.m. Monday as shifts prepare to report.
Rice community residents will gather at the church on Sunday, October 9 for cemetery cleaning and beautification efforts. All local people are urged to attend and participate.
Mrs Graham Gilles spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George McDonald at Valley Mills sharing family time and local hospitality.
A weak cool front stalled near Fort Worth and Big Springs as showers lingered behind it. Central Texas faces prolonged heat with 95 degree days and no relief expected before Tuesday or late Monday night. Forecasters predict possible cooler temps by Tuesday and note near 60s in North Texas by morning.
Friends greet Mr. and Mrs. Sam Janes who joined Cameron after relocating from osebud. They reside in the F. G. Blake home on East 19th Street. Mrs Janes is sister to Mrs. Jack Cammer and he has taken a post with Burkes-Howard Co.
The Yoemen travel to Brenham Friday night for a game and return home for three consecutive contests. After a 12 to 7 loss to Caldwell, they face another tough assignment, with Cameron having beaten Brenham in recent years. Conference opener is September 80 against Georgetown.
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