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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1955
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Fr Karnowski and their daughter Mrs George Wessels of San Antonio recently traveled to Alcoa Tennessee and Washington DC to visit their two sons After the visit they drove along the North Carolina coast observing extensive damage from hurricanes Connie and Diane and noting the wreckage left by the storms.
A speaker urges that many parents fail to model proper safety, stressing children imitate adult habits. He cites drivers ignoring red lights and traffic rules, warning that over 4,000 children under 15 could die in traffic deaths this year without better home safety education.
Mr McFadden told readers that parents must prove safe behavior in all actions to protect children from accidents. He urged families to inventory their own safety habits before teaching kids, stressing that careful examples lead to safer children and fewer injuries.
Johnny Gelnor heads Yee FFA chapter as president with Paul Hoelsher vice president Theodore Fuchs sentinel Charles Maron reporter Carroll Jungmann treasurer Dwayne Je kel secretary. Officers serve until Sept 1 1956 with an active program for the year.
The USDA reports ample October supplies including pork rice potatoes beef broilers fryers canned tuna pinto beans cheese and other dairy items. Grapes fats and oils are plentiful and the Texas sweetpotato crop is moving making it a good buy for homemakers. The list is based on a regional stock survey.
A reflective narrator recalls an incident in Texas where two young men pulled up behind a vehicle during a stop to change a tire, illustrating an unexpected act linked to local chivalry themes.
A bystander bets a man or woman $25 they cannot fix a flat. After frustration with no aid, the speaker completes the tire change and receives $12.50 from one of the two young men who offered a casual concession.
Maj. Gen. K. L. Berry of Texas argues the National Guard remains the best option for draft age youths. He cites pre18 % enlistment deferments, 48 drill periods, 2 weeks summer camp, and a six month active duty path with pay advantages under the 1952 Reserve law.
The writer argues that falling farm prices result from current government policies and invites reader opinions. The note presents a direct, opinionated stance and seeks feedback on the issue.
Local showing of the 1954 Pan American Road Race color sound film by I & W Products Inc. covers the 1908 mile event from Tuxtla Gutierrez to Ciudad Juarez with 154 entries from 14 countries. Free admission by invitation from local auto dealers and service stations.
The sixth annual NARC convention runs Oct 12 to 16 at the Rice Hotel Houston theme Making a Brighter Future for Retarded Children Honorary chairman Leopold Meyer Houston co chairs Mrs Wood H Bruder and H A Pecore Jr Attendance expected over 1000 Public invited Speakers cover care education and research Advance registration forms available Write or call NARC Convention Committee 3410 Montrose Houston Texas Jackson 35 0026 The memo notes route Buckholts and other fragmented text follow.
Three members of the new pre clinical class at Providence School of Nursing in Waco come from Cameron and Buckholts. Rudolphine Hoelster Ethel Mae Jistel Barbara Johnson and Emily Hubnik are daughters of local residents and carry several family backgrounds in the area.
U S Department of Agriculture representative Guy E Orr urges immediate destruction of cotton stalks to curb a sharp rise in pink bollworm infestation. He has been testing gin trash in the five county area adjoining Mi
Agriculture official Mr Orr warns December 15 as firm deadline to shred and plow stalks to curb bollweevil and pink bollworm. He cites year to year worm per bushel rising from 0.004 in 1950 to 133 in the current report, urging rapid destruction. Separately a church announces revised service times and events.
The Church of Christ at 3rd and N Central announces its radio program will air on KMIL 1330 each Sunday morning starting this Sunday. The abbreviated schedule reflects a shift in broadcast timing for the congregation’s services.
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