The Cameron Herald from Cameron, Texas • Page 1

(Lite Cantarmi VOLUME NUMBER 92 ESTABLISHED 1860 CAMERON, COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1951 NUMBER 87 SIX MILAM MEN IN JANUARY DRAFT CALL YOEMEN TO BE HONORED AT BANQUET HERE Team And Coaches To Be Honored Six Men From Milam County To Leave In January Induction Call Guests; Due Much Praise, Giory Plans and arrangements underway for the annual football banquet, according to Coach Paul Smith. This annual event is looked forward to by the members of the which usually follows soon after the game of the season. The Rotary and Lions Clubs are sponsoring the banquet again this year. They were also in charge of the affair in 1050. The banquet is scheduled on Tuesday, Dec mber 18, 7:00 P.

at the Simon-George Memorial Hall. This attraction always creates much interest among loyal of the Yoemen, Tic. are available for the banquet. The entire football squad along with the coaches will 1 the honored guests and much praise and credit is due them for their faith- il efforts for such a successful football season. Every Yoeman on the squad was responsible for part of the glory and honor the team has received this season.

Mary Neil McClellen Injured In Collision; One Dead Tragedy at the hearts of nvtny students on the Baylor Campus when one student was killed and several injured in a dli. (irt ndav Nie arre ight Hli1 ,1 mar Me- wa tha i Hr being Otht were; Baird, breath Baylor released fr red in UcHell th Induction call No. 20 has been issued according to August G. Kunt, chairman of Milam County Draft Board N'o. 92.

This call is for six men from foundation Laid For Municipal Building; tffork To Continue Schools To Resume Activities On January 2, After Holidays Construction on the municipal building began this week, according to Alderman O. Harden. Pouring of concrete for the foun dation got underway arly Friday morning and was completed Saturday. Thompson Construction of Rockdale, was recently awarded the contract and work wa cheduled to begin ten days after th ing of contract, will onti Christ nut' holidays for the Cameron Public Schools have been an TL a tion. Ul on thug rs in Herb Zmimerm Ails rt Helen Jordon, Nei ma Roy Dean Welch, al! of University and Pfc.

Her man Hudgins of Fort Homi. Miss Kajita was a native of Kok ura, Japan and had served on the Baptist Missionary College at Kok ura for several years. Sim was doing graduate work at lor. Colli Edit Bay loi and junior journalism for met to Sigma 1 orary fraternity journalism, To must be outstanding in the field of journalism and must have an all-college standing of B. Miss Turner is th Mary- ws paper major, has intuitional i women in igihle.

a girl I A. Pitzinger for the also in the Buck of Dallas, is tho construction, and of the building School project. nonneed, according to S. I field, pr incipal. The i are cheduled close on Friday, Decei mber usual thte various cla es Will their pi uties and oth er funeti will tal closing te place on ot before Layfield aid that sci activith resume Wedi i nary 2.This will and students some ele ven days the hob day period.

Durili ig this time earhers st udents whose homes are in fm and he of the state will have a chance to visit their families during the Christmas season of the year. Both students and look to these holidays with great intere4. It the longest holiday Holstein Cow Named Milk Champion; Sets Record this county and induction has been scheduled for January 23. The men will leave by regular bus on January 22 for the Dallas induction center. Eight men were inducted jo the December call.

This is the 17th induction call for men from this county since the outbreak of Korean hostilities. Approximately IHO men been drafted from Milam County since the war in Korea began, i The state increased its January I quota for men over the December report, Gifts deeded For Wounded Soldiers record lias ered Hob Annual School Carnival Is Big Success; Collect Over $500.00 Colored Citizens Will Celebrate County HD Fifteenth Anniversary Yoemen Recfiivinp Letter Awards To Be Presented At Banquet Approximately fifteen hundred "Touchdown Football." daughter of I people attended the annual school turn presented it to the ami Mrs. Turner Cam- at Yoe lliich School It auctioned and who in team, The County Council of the Home Demonstration Clubs will celebrate its fifteenth anniversary, with a program on Sunday 16, at 3:00 P. in the Lights Chapel Baptist Church. The history of the organization will be given by the first president, and one of the first Lettermen on 1951 Yoemen squad will be announced at the an nual football banquet scheduled at I the Simon-George Memorial Hall, Tuesday, December 18, Coach Paul Smith announced Monday.

hers, Mrs, Victoria Twiggs and Tickets will go on sale for the Mrs. Enora N. Dykes. Music will banquet Wednesday. December 12, by home demonstra- Srnith said.

The public is cordialiy invited to attend tho banquet, tickets are only $1.25 furnished by home tion women and 4- Club girls. The following women demonstrators will tell of their accomplishments: Mrs. Sophia Johnson, Mrs, C. I. Goina, and Mrs.

Ida Mae Johnson. Others who will appear on th" program are: Mr. C. L. Sadberry, Mrs.

E. Hall, Rev Wm. B. Wales, Rev. O.

Lilly, and Mrs Hazel Burks. Mrs. Myrtle Kelley will serve as pianist for the ac- easion. Six 4-H Club girls will be given awards for outstanding work. Thay are; Christine Williams, Davilla; Barbra Walker and Willie Jean Gentry, Branchville; Emma Jean Phillips, Billie Maud Nelson and Madeen Hoyle.

Recognition will also be given to leaders who have served ten and fifteen years. The public is invited. each. ppy Blount, former Texas University football will be the main speak -r for the occasion, ile officiated in some of the men games this season. Coach Smith will present the Yoemen w'ho will receive letter awards this year.

Both Coach Dick Young and Superintendent W. T. Hanes will make short ad- dresses. Preparations for the banquet are under the supervision of Dean White, Bert Nicholson, Lester Williams and Stanley Swift, members of the Lions and Rotary Clubs. J.

C. Barnes, superintendent of the Georgetown Public Schools will present both the Regional and the district trophies. The district trophy wan presented to District 23 in 1949 by The Cameron Herald. The trophy automatically falls to the winner of the district each season, If, however, any team win4 the district three ai, succession, the trophy remains with thzit school, Ros- boj first winner of the trophy and Georgetown won it last season. Rev.

Jim McKeown will act as master of ceremonies. Gymnasium, Tuesday, December 11, Both the afternoon and evening sessions were well attended. The various entertainments were enjoyed by the parents as well as the children. The many fun booths were so arranged to i monies, give adequate space for the pa- I ayne trons and spectators. Students look forward each i mert year for this event that usual- date, ly follows soon after the end of Mary the football season, Mr.

S. M. principal at Yoe High, announced that over $500 was taken in at the carnival. This figure was some smaller than the amount received last year, however there were many students 1 out of school due to illness. Miss Dorcas Haynes, librarian, was the lucky winner of the to Glenn Rosenberg, Yoemen star backfield player.

Becky Gohmert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I Gohmert, was crowned queen of the High School at the coronation cere. She was escorted by Fisher, of Mr. and Mrs, George Fisher.

Goh- was the Freshman Jane Sander-, daughter and Mrs. Pat was named queen of the Ada Henderson School, Her escort Marshall Raye Caraway, on of Mr, and Mrs. B. Caraway. The carnival was a big ucces.

and Iwith teachers and student' appreciate the big turn-out hy local citizens. The will go the school activity fund Enervi Resident Dies' Funeral Services Wednesday Completion New En: X-Ray At Snap Thos. Harrison Home On Leave From Navy Thomas Harrison, son of Mrs. Houston, home on leave from the Navy. Harrison volunteered for service with the Navy in March 1951.

He was station'd at San Diego for several weeks prior to being transferred to U. Nava! Hospital, Bainbridge Maryland, where he has ben for the past six months. He will report back to duty at the naval hospital at the conclusion of his leave. Harrison formerly worked at The Herald office, prior to entering the service. His many friends will be glad to know he is home for a few days.

He plans to leave Friday, December 14. Mrs. Hanes Return From Lubbock Lee Jones of Lubbock, father of Mrs. W. T.

Hanes of Cameron, is seriously ill, Mr. and Mrs, Hanes were at his bedside over the week end and his condition is reported unchanged. Friends of the family have ex. wessed deep concern over his condition in recent days hoping for an encouraging report. Mrs.

Hanes teaches in the Ada Henderson School. A new emergency room and X-Ray room is under construction at the St Edward Hospital, ac. cording to Sister Costka, head nurse. The emergency room will be modem in every respot and wT have all facilities available used in all up to date hospitals. The X-Ray will have new machines and the best x-ray service will be available for any type of x-ray.

Both room, will be lo cated on the north 'i of entrance. Construction is also urderwry for an additional room on the end. This room has been designated for an particular us at mt, Sifter Costka said. These new facilities will greatly add to the convenience for all nurse, and doctors on hospital staff. The eons'ruction wa- to be completed witlvn two or weeks, if good weather prevails that work may continue, Sh- ter Costka added.

Thi is one (if the major developments at the hospital in recent years. J. C. Wallace, 7K, well known resident of Minerva, died at St. Edward Hospital Tuesday, December 11, 1951, Mr, Wallace had been a pa ient at the hospital for the past four weeks.

His condition was known to be critical for several days. He came to Milam County as a young man and settled at Minerva. He farmed for several years, was one of the pio-j neer oilmen of the Community He later entered the oil well supply business. In recent prior to his retirement, he wa manager and part-owner Crazy Crystal Plant at Thorn dale, Mr. Wallace was a member of prominent Milam County fami Sgt.

Wesley Braden Home From Okinawa; Volunteered In 1949 state pr made tein.Friesian cow owned by Ten. a College, College Station, Teva according to the Holstein- Friesian Vspol iation of America Agtvx Karmore Ormsby Echo Maid is the new champion, taking the lead for ail of of Holstein regardless of age milked two men times daily in the Ten-Months Division, with production of 577 pounds of butterfat from 10,010, pounds of milk. Qualifications for the Ten-Months' Division of the Advanced Registry Include special calving re- 1 quirements in addition to high pro. ducton records. requirements are intended to place emphasis on i reproductive qualities as well as productive ones.

L. Van Perkins Improving After Undergoing Surgery L. Van Perkins, business man, is reported improving undergoing surgery at Scott, and White Hospital, Temple. Mr. Perkins had been a pat.

nt at the clinic for sometime in re cent weeks. His friends will be glad to learn he is making con. siderahie progress It was reported i he will probably able to at home with in a week, Mr. Perkins is Central Su, pervisor for Fidelity I moo Life Insurance Company, War Yf effort i through Cross collect Chi men who are Hospital this Mi Irani 1st mas stieiita been this Would voi er Korean Special this year Service County It' Stidham, gifts for at Fort ma Mrs, St.il ham who county service chairman work for several years said the would like any gift suitable for a man such as, underwear, stationery, pen and pen. cH fruit cakes, candies, or any other nu gift you might want to give.

By Christmas over ,000 wound, ed soldiers will be patents at Fort Hood and Hospitals and the leas; atr ne can do is to down and pur hase a gift for one of the ed Gifts may be left with Mrs. Stidham, at 822 North Houston Street, phone No. 321 She requested if anyone wishes to help with this activity to please call her. The need not wrapped. Many hundred will unable to visit their homes during the yulet ide season and a gift from will make some lonely wounded soldier happy at Christinas time.

The vets also like Western and comic books. Tree decorations also needed to I decorate the Christmas trees at the hospitals. Mrs. Stidham attended a meeting of the Central Texas Hospital Council where these ar. i rangements were discussed.

Mi mi I). Cheeves Brothers Dry Goods Store Purchassd Sy McIntosh W. L. McIntosh has purchased the combined interest of the S. W.

Cheeves Estate and that of Mrs. Frank in the Cheeves Brothers Dry Goods Store. Mr. McIntosh has been associated with the store for the past six years is well known in both the city and county. He has been a valuable member of the firm for some time.

This established firm was founded by the late S. W. Cheeves, in the early The R. H. McIntosh for many years was as- dated with the establishment and was instrumental in much of the growth and expansion.

The new name will be For many years the store has handled the beat in chandise of all the nationally known brands. The will continue its policy in offering these top brands for its customers arid will add several new ones to the many departments. The is offering a reduced price sale on all merchandise in entire store. This amazing offer will no doubt attract attention from all sections of the county. Mr, McIntosh has taken an active part among the work of the civic organizations of the city.

He was president of the Chamber of Commerce in 1950 and much was accomplished during the time he was head of the Chamber. He has held a high position among the young business men of the city for several years. a ly and was the uncle of C. Coe of Cameron, lie wa ried to Miss Wiliie B. Cone ember 1, 1H97.

Funeral services were at the Chapel of Phillip and Luekey Funera Home, at 3 P. Wednesday, December 12, with Rev. T. Miller Smith, minister, Grace Methodist Church, Hcarne officiating. He a -isted by Rev.

Comar Alden, mini ter of the Minerva Me hod is Church. Interment in the Rockdale Cemetery, with Phillips and Luekey Funeral Home making arrangements. Surviving are his widow, Mr Wallace; two brothers, Wallace of zero, Lee Wallace of Pased-na. three sisters, Mrs. B.

Cone of Cameron, Mrs. Conally of Kilgore and Mrs. Elden Blumn of San Antonio. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased. Mr.

and Mrs. Baiton Smith Temple visited here Sunday, Sgt. Wesley HVaden, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.

Braden of Marlow, is home after 22 months of overseas duty with the Air Corp. Sgt, Bradvn volunteered for ser. vice with the Air Corp In July 1949 He wa stationed at the Lackland Air Force Base for only a short lime prior to being transferred to Lowrey Air near iwer. He was recently promoted to ant. While Sgt.

Braden wa on temporary duty in Japan, Phillipine I daud and Ha wati. Sgt Braden graduated from Yoe High School in May 1949, where he was a member of the football squad for two years. After completion of his furlough, he will be stationed at the Connally Air Force Base at Waco. Defense Bonds Make Xmas Gifts The of Texas Will sell about $5,000,000 worth of Christmas during December. This is the estimate of Nathan Adams of Dallas, who said hat while banks are not ordinarily thought of as Claus about one third of their of S.

Defense Bonds this month will be used as Christmas presents or yeai-end bonuses. Mr. Adams ought to know, because at 82 he is dean of Texas bankers and has been state Defense Bond chairman for almost ten years. Lankford, Rosenberg, Stanislaw, and Ermis On Squad Cameron Yoemen were 1 Yoemen, the 23-A A District Four chosen on Squad. This squad was votes of the five district Yoemen landing a rlh on the string eleven ar inn Rosenb Eddie Lankford, backa, Bobby Stanirdaw, nd; and Denson Emu tackle.

Lankford was picked as the best back in the district as well a the most valuable player, Joe Moehring was chosen the best lineman in the district. The Yoemen ace back was chosen on his merits as the best broken field runner in fhe district that were displayed on his many punt for touchdowns this season, Lankford with Moehring and Edward Day were choices G1 nn Rosenberg and Bobby Stanislaw received top recognition too, in the balloting of coaches. Rosenberg was high point scorer for the district with 128 pojn to his credits, which includes 18 touchdowns and 20 points after touchdown. His has played an important role in a number of games this season, especially with Georgetown. Georgetown Eagles also placed four men on the squad, namely Bailey Marshall, ace back; Edward Day, center; Joe Moehring end, and Floy Wutrich, guard.

The were runner-up in the district. They were Bobby Passemann, guard, and Donald Rydell, tackle, both of the Taylor Ducks were on the first team Paul Zipp rlin. Panther ace hack, completed the first eleven. Zippertin was speed demon the igh lor thri junior wa fensc this of fens sen on. The ISO pound threat to any ason and- ranch will be expected from him next year.

The Yoetr plac three men on the second team, Nathan Pete Tindall, guard and Eldon Ratio, I aek, 3 Members Awarded 25-Year By Knighls Of Pythias The Bank of was conferred on Jerry SchtlK-r, K. L. Terry, and Jim Miller at a regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias Monday night, Leiand Green, was presented with a 25 years Jewel. Others awarded the honor but were not present were: Glenn H. FI inn and Gaston Bar more.

The Rank of Page will be conferred also at the next meeting. Mr. and Mrs. L. Hayvs and sons, a ml Joe of Waco were guests in the home of Mrs.

only Leona Walton and girls the past once in district' play 14-12 by the week,.