The Cameron Herald (Cameron, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 29, 1955 Page: 3 of 10
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Follow Your f avorites
LONE STAR CREWING COMPANY ★ SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS
You Can’t Miss
Baseball and cold Lone Star Beer are wonderful
doubleheaders! They go great together — in every
game of the season in Texas! Brewed without
added sugars or syrups. Naturally fine! Naturally
light! So naturally, Lone Star Beer is Goin’ Great
— in the Lone Star State!
THE CAMERON HERALD
CAMERON’S LEADING NEWSPAPER SINCE IMtift
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1935
E OUR SOIL * OUR STRENGTH =
Clem ^nd F.uqone Tome It arc
adding n few more terraces to
their farms this fall. They both
own places a few miles west of
Cameron and are cooperating
with the Central Texas Soil Con*
serration District, to carry out a
complete conservation plan on
their forma.
Waterways were shaped and
seeded to King Ranch bluestem
this spring. The good rains fur-
nished enough moisture to get the
good conservation farmers and
grass off to a good start. It is
now seeding and has covered the
ground so that terrace water can
be emptied. These brother# ore
good conservation farmers and
arc giving conservation treatment
to ull of their land.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT
CASH FUNERAL BENEFITS
CALL MAREK • BURNS FUNERAL HOME
(Cameron Branch Office)
Protective Funeral Benefit Asaociaton
These policies may be carried in addition to your
regular Burial Policy at a LOW COST
Phone 546 — Cameron, Texas
Business-Professional Directory
NECCHI - ELNA
Sewing Circle
1304 North Travis
Phones 1422 or 1409-W
RENTALS Brand New
Machines, $4.00 Per Week
Used Machines ... All Makes
Rebuilt... Like New... Low Cost
Shower Honors
Marjorie Ann
Richter
Marjorie Ann Richter, bride-
to-be was feted at a miscellan-
eous shower Tuesday, Sept. 20
The shower took place at 8 p.m.
at Simon - George Hall with thi
bride's aunt* as hostesses.
Evelyn Byford. Vernoica Ml-
chalka, and Mary Francis Zarosky
sewed the refreshments of HI-
waiian punch, cake squares, minis
and nuts Mrs. Frank Riehter Jr.,
presided at the brides book.
The gift table was laid with a
lace cloth centered with an arr-
angement of white mums and was
trimmed In blue, the chosen col-
ors of the bride.
Entertainment for the evening
was provided by a musical pro-
gram presented by Miss Shirley
Tlorstmann, Carol Ann Wilson, Mrs.
Hilliard Thomas and Catherine
Mikula. A reading was offered
by Veronica Michalka and Mrs.
Billie McCoy toasted the bride.
Eighty • five ladies were pre-
sent at the event.
aside front the largo amount that
— SEE
Ghas. L. Reynolds
FOR EXPERT
WATCH REPAIR
At Reasonable Prices.
Ph. 938-J., 708 N. Jefferson
Drs. Evans & Evans
OPTOMETRISTS
CAMERON
PHONE 351
ROCKDALE
Phone 5131
William C. Black
Attorney at Law
COX BUILDING
GAMP & CAMP
ATTORNEYS
E. A. CAMP
E. B. CAMP
Offices At
CAMERON and ROCKDALE
pniHK
Land Surveying
CLIFFORD
THOMPSON
Licensed State Land 1
Surveyor *
Cameron, Texas
(office home!
IPhone 471 Phone 14331
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ELECTRICIAN
MOTOR WINDING
General Electrical Work
and Contracting
PHONE 418
There la No Substitute for
JOE D. BASS
Jack W. Prescott
attorney at Law
First National Bank Building
Phone 808
PARMA
RADIO SERVICE
Radio - Phonograph, TV and
Radio Service. Call 104.
GORDON S. BASKIN
INSURANCE
SERVICE
WINDSTORM PHONE 426 AUTOMOBILE
FIRE COMPENSATION
ALLIED LINES
LAND LOANS
HOME LOANS
Emory B. Camp
INSURANCE
“for your every need”
CAMERON, TEXAS
F. H. A. LOANS G. I. LOANS
Beer Tax Increased
For Th[rd Time
Since 1950
For the third time since 1930,
a state tax increase on beer - this
one effective Sept. 6 - has been
levied by the Legislature to pro-
vide additional money for old age
pensions, the public schools, farm-
to-market roads, aid to the blind
and to needy children, and for re-
tired teachers’ pensions.
As a result, Texans can expect
to pay a penny per bottle more
for beer.
The last Legislature raised the
beer tax from $2 a barrel to $4.30.
| The federal tax is $9 a barrel,
i R. W. i Bob1 Smith, executive
| director of the Wholesale Beer Dis-
' tributors of Texas said recently
that state and federal taes com-
bined represent approximately 32
per cent of the cost of producing
a barrel of beer as a result of this
latest increase.
Approximately $3,000,000 of the
increased beer tax revenue will
be used to help pay the $7,000,000
a year increase in old age pen-
sions voted by the Legislature.
Just last year, the beer tax had
been increased 63 cents per barrel
to help pay higher teachers’ sal
aries. In 1950, the tax on beer
was increased 10 percent at a spe
cial session called by the Gover
nor to provide badly needed mon
ey for state hospitals,.
The beer drinkers of Texas pay
$48,300 each day into the Stab
Treasury. Of the total beer tax
revenue collected through the end
of last year and since the repeal
of prohibition, $23,896,190.91 was
used for the public schools, $477,
839.10 for the needy blind, $2,102,
134.26 for farm - to - market
roads, $3,847.31 for needy children
and $24,974,473.82 for other state
purposes.
Last year the $2 per barrel tax
brought $8,000,000 into the State
Treasury. The State Comptroller
estimate that the new tax will
raise $16,249,440 in 1956 and $17,
630,430 in 1957.
“These estimates, of course, are
based on the premise that sales
will continue at the present rate
after the tax increase goes into
effect,” Smith said. “There is al
ways danger that any price in
crease will cause people to buy
less beer than they have been buy
ing. That, of course, would do
crease the anticiapted tax revenue.
“The history of the beer indus
try shows that beer sales are ex
tremely sensitive to price in-
creases. There have been times
when tax increases resulted in
loss of tax revenue through great
ly decreased sales.”
Smith said the new state tax
will amount to 18 per cent of the’
production value of beer the high
est production tax, percentage
wise, on any product manufactur-
ed in Texas.
One - fourth of the beer tax goes
to the State’s available school
fund. Three - fourths goes into the
Omnibus Tax Fund, from which
old - age pensions, assistance to
the blind and to dependent chil-
dren, farm -to - market road
costs, teacher retirement and
foundation school program costs
are paid.
In addition to the $4.30 per bar-
rel on beer, the State collects ap-
proximately $664,000 each year
from the sale of wine and beer
permits.
The other two tax increases vo-
ted by the. Legislature this year
also will bring the State addition-
al revenue from the beer indus-
try. Beer distributors alone. Smith
said, would pay an estimated $50,-
000 a year in franchise taxes
will be paid by the breweries.
The distributor*' 2,ooo trucks and
8oo business automobiles, accord-
g to a survey made by the Whiole-
sule Beer Distributors of Texas,
will use about S.OOtjOOO gallons of
| gasoline, on which they will pt>,v
an estimated $250,000 in state tax-
i es.
Smith said that his group be-
lieve* the- State should make a
' comprehensive study of the en
tire state tax structure in an ef-
fort to equalise tax burdens among
the various industries.
“Tax rates for spme industries
are extremely high and yet they
are extremely low for other in-
dustries," he said. “There are
some that pay no state taxes at
all. We are hopeful that the tax
study which the Legislature di-
rected the Legislative Council to un
der to equalize the tax burnden.'*
The new state tax Increase will
raise to $1 the amount of com-
“We are hopeful that the neces-
sary penny • a bottle increase
in the cost of beer will not de
crease sales,” Smith said, “Ar-
proximately 150,000 Texans earn
their livelihood from the beer in-
dustry. Any major decrease in
sales might seriously affect the
living standards of half a million
Texans.”
The Association, well known for
their work, have only two Inspec-
tions each year. The first town to
be inspected in 1955 was Belton,
with Cameron having the honor of
being the second to receive their
services.
After a 30 day period representa-
tives of the organization will re-
turn to Cameron to see that all
of the hazards marked with red
tags have been eliminated.
Representatives meeting w!*.’s!
local mm included Jack J’ereson.1
spokesman for the Fieldmans As-
sociatlon, Bob Kennedy, presi-
dent
Mas
Jack Martin
of the organization; Don
;y, Publicity Director and.
home some time next week.
Mrs G r a c e Reed underwent
surgery Monday at theTarbet t
Clinic and Hospital in Marlin, Tex-
as. She is expected to return
Mr, and Mrs Henry I,ee Bui*
nett accompanied by Mr. and Mrs.
Clyde Baker will journey to Wic.V
at a Fails for a week end visit
in Uie home of Mr. and Mr*. Clay-
ton Baker and daughter.
1. We’d like to show you tome of
the tilings tiiat make the Ford
one of America’s finest cars . . .
(hough it’s one of die lowest-
priced. Let’s start with these
long, low lines. L>ok» like it
hates to stand still, doesn't it?
November 10
Tentative Date For
Fire Inspection
In blazing red jackets to de-
pict the enemy they fight, fire,
several representatives of the
Houston Fieldsman* Association
met with local buiness- men and
organization representatives Thrus
day night to outline a special Fire
Prevention project in Cameron.
Narvie Caperton, president of
the Firo Department who was
n a m « d coordinator, stated
that the date for the inspection of
business houses, schools and
churches for fire hazards has been
slated for Nov. 10.
Actual activities will begin on
November 9 when a free educa-
tional film will have two showings
and possibly three if the crowd
warrents, at the Cameron Thea-
tre.
On the 10th from 36 to 40 repre-
sentatives of the Fieldmans Asso-
ciation, well - versed in all hazards
which might mean a costly fire in
the future, will swarm over Cam-
eron in their flame red jackets
and put a red tag on every hazard
in every public building.
Every two representatives will
be accompanied by a representa-
tive of local service clubs and one
boy scout.
At some point during the day a
special show will be given for the
benefit of school children, so that
they can take some important
pointers home to their families.
Let’s take
a walk around
the NEW 56 FORD!
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It’s the fine car at half the fine car price! —«
Here’s what you ride on. This frame J
lias fit? cross-members including a
special K-bar member up front. It can
really take it! By the way, the control
arms of Ford’s Ball-Joint Front Sus-
pension are angle-mounted to cushion
out the head-on as well as the up-
down shock of humps.
2. Here, on your left, is the inspiratio* !
for the styling of the ’56 Ford—the *
famous Ford Thuntlerbird. Look at j
those broad, flat hoods, for example. .
Here ii styling that will stay in style.
4. The new 202-h.p. Thunderbird Y-8 will
“> give you a new lease on driving enjoy-
ment. It’s available in Fordornatic Fair-
lane and Station Wagon models. You
can liave the “GO’’-packed 176-h.p. Y-8
in Fordornatic Mainlaine and Customline
models, or Ford’s new 137-h.p. Six is
available in any model.
5. Note the deep-center design of this new
, Lifeguard steering wheel. The wheel rim
is over three inches above the post to
help cushion the driver in case of an
, accident. It’s a feature of new Lifeguard
Design which Ford spent over two years
I developing ... to give you added pro-
tection in case of au accident.
6. This Lifeguard cushioning for instrument
panel and sun visors is optional. It gives you
extra protection when thrown forward in
an accident. You may also have optional
seat belts to help keep occupants securely
in seats.
7. Here’s Ford’s new Lifeguard door
latch. It is another member of Ford’s j
new Lifeguard family. A double-grip ’
locking engagement reduces the chance I
of doors springing open under un- ^
usual strain of impact. Chances of,
serious injury in accidents are less I
when passengers remain in the car. j
I
Well, that covers the important points. But there’s a lot
more. So we’d like to invite you to come in and see the new ,
’56 Ford for yourself. Then you’ll see the colorful new ‘
cxjgriors and interiors, the quality workmanship that is f
evident everywhere. Then you’ll learn the full story. When ,
you do, you’ll know that Ford is the fine car at half the j
fine car price. < r.c.*, >
Hefley-Stedman Motor Company
211 NORTH HOUSTON
CAMERON, TEXAS
PHONE 875
LINCOLN MONDRIK, Distributor
Phone 536
Cameron, Texas
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The Cameron Herald (Cameron, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 25, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 29, 1955, newspaper, September 29, 1955; Cameron, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth578106/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.