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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
2
The Herald corrected its error stating Miss Mary Ann Pilling is a nurse trainee at Scott and White Memorial Hospitals in Temple rather than attending a business school in Austin. This correction was received in Thursday’s mail.
Tulane University and the University of Texas resume their long dormant football rivalry in Austin next Saturday September 24 as part of a four game home and home series through 1958 Texas has dominated the series with seven wins and a tie in nine meetings Tulane's lone victory came in 1908 while the teams met previously in 1923
O. J. Thomas Bulldogs and Temple Dunbar Panthers played to a 7-7 tie before about 1500 fans at Woodson field in Temple. Coach Aycox lauded linemen Knox Pratt Williams and Minnett while Edward Boyd and J B Wright earned honorable mention for strong efforts. A 30 yard Ellison pass to Hobbs set up a Wright scramble for the tying touchdown and Ellison added the extra point. Temple scored in the second quarter and the Bulldogs held the edge on first downs two to one, as Aycox eyes the first district game vs Rockdale and seeks a top passer.
Texas Selective Service data show 4 825 Texans reported entering armed forces in August 1950 with 3 560 separated. Of 4 525 entering Army Navy Marine Corps 3 932 by enlistment or voluntary means 593 drafted. Drafted men mostly volunteers says Brigadier General Wakefield.
The Three Arts Club and spouses held a barbecued dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Thomas residence with about 40 guests Thursday night September 15. Assisting Child Welfare is a club project this fiscal year. Monthly Center hours 9 to 4 on the third Thursday. Next meeting September 22 features Mrs. W O Triggs on World Affairs with 21 members expected.
Mrs E O Schiller topped the 42 Leisure Club as the 42 player with Mrs William Balhorn as runner up. Mrs Charlie Payne presided at the meeting where two guests Mrs E O Schiller and Mrs Jim Crouch attended. Jello and Angel Foodcake were served. Next meeting set for Sept 29 at Mrs Richard Hollis home.
A discussion notes that age considerations influence who can be inducted as volunteers or delinquents, hinting at broader policy debates on youth involvement and accountability.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Cameron formed from Luthern Mission on Tuesday night Sept 13 at the Arthur Von Rosenbergs home. Temporary secretary Arthur Von Rosenberg and treasurer Walter Fuchs led plans for mission work locally and beyond Cameron with a 10 percent tithe to World Missions. Sunday School starts Oct 9 at 9 40 a m in IOOF Hall and worship moves to 8 30 a m from Oct 2. Attendees included Rev Dewyth Beltz and families, with prayers and cookies after.
The nation reports about 65 million employed with July up one million from June and five million above the 1954 recession low. In Texas, the Texas Employment Commission predicts mid-September gains of 15 000 to 20 000 workers over July nonfarm totals of 2 735 300. The outlook foresees continuing new highs through December.
New Master-Guide Power Steering fits most conventional and Cab Forward Bic Joss. Sodium-cooled exhaust valves run up to 225 cooler and last longer in heavy-duty engines. Full-wrap windshield standard on all cabs with a rear window for easier backing and maneuvering at low extra cost. Eight Short Stroke engines offered, backed by four years and five billion miles of experience.
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