Wisconsin Association wells show potential as early producers
Oil circles in Cameron report two Wisconsin Association shallow wells on the San Gabriel River near Cameron may yield at least 15 barrels daily when pumped. Gas pressure boosts the wells while a Quebedeaux producer is expected to come in. Other activity includes derrick repairs at Tracy and Maysfield, spudding soon on several shallow holdings, and ongoing refinery site interest by Longhorn Refining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Association
San Gabriel
Cameron
Quebedeaux
Wisconsin
Tracy Field
American Underwriters Company of
New York
Maysfield
Tracy-Maysfield
P. E. Johnson and Associates
Henderson Tract
Tracy
Cameron Oil
Cameron Farmers to Decide on Federal Cotton Classing Station
Cameron business leaders and the Commercial Club board chaired by T S Henderson Sr plan a Saturday meeting to decide on financing and maintaining a federal cotton classing station. Local funds must cover operations as federal support is reduced, with a classer still provided. The goal is to boost Cameron’s trade area and cotton production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Commercial Club Committee
T. S. Henderson, Sr
Commercial Club
Five Cowart Children Slain Near Elk City Oklahoma
Elk City Oklahoma March 31 five Cowart children aged 4 months to 10 years were found dead in a tent three miles south of town. Their heads were crushed and throats cut. The mother, Mrs Elmer Cowart, was badly injured with a slashed throat. An axe razor and butcher knife lay bloodstained nearby. The father reported the mother had been despondent after influenza but not mentally deranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk City
Okla
Elmer Cowart
Cameron School Population Increases by 133 Figures Shown
W J Walker filed the scholastic census returns with County Superintendent Jim F Chadwick showing an increase of 133 in Cameron’s scholastic population. The totals indicate a notable rise with total now 502, suggesting a substantial percentage gain for the Federal census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
W. J. Walker
Jim F. Chadwick
Lull in Oil Field Near Rog'dale May Soon Close on Refinery Site
In Rockdale Texas April 1 quiet oil week with activity as Avo Oil & Refining tests Tracy field on Widow Gille land tract while other groups press for casing to tackle quicksand. Longhorn Refining seeks twenty acre site near S A and P rails but delays. Tracy wells show gains boosting Milam county prospects and refinery interest.
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Rog’dale
Rockdale
Texas
Avo Oil & Refining Association
Tracy Field
Widow Gilleland
Davidson Creek Company
Quebedeaux
Bauer Tract
Milam County Forms Bailey Club for Governor Campaign
Supporters of former Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey organize a Bailey Club in Milam County. The group met March 27 at the county courthouse with W. A. Morrison elected chairman and J. J. Dunham as vice president. Initial membership reaches 225 as the club plans campus activity and speaker dates for Bailey.
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Joseph Weldon Bailey
Texas
Milam County
County Court House
F. Greenwood
Dallas
Mn Bailey
W. A. Morrison
Cameron
Bailey
Morrison
J. J. Dunham
Sam Hefley
Will Speak for Bailey Saturday in Cameron
Hon W W Nelms of Dallas will speak in Cameron at 1 PM Saturday for Joseph Weldon Bailey’s Texas governor bid. The Bailey campaign speakers bureau and Milam County Bailey Club organized the event with W A Morrison of Cameron as chairman. An earlier scheduled speaker could not attend due to late trains. This marks Cameron’s first public remarks on the current gubernatorial race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Nelms
Dallas
Cameron
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Texas
Mr. Nelms
Bailey Campaign
Milam County
Go to Church Sunday in Cameron
A call to residents to renew church attendance and support all town churches. Emphasizes community improvement through regular worship and gifts, urging choosing a church home and making Sunday memorable in Cameron.
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Cameron
Wisconsin wells near Cameron show oil flow in Tracy field
Excitement in Cameron as Wisconsin Association wells on the Bauer tract near the San Gabriel river bottom increase output. Reported flows of 20 to 30 barrels with higher lease values and renewed activity in the Tracy Mays field amid equipment repairs and ongoing tests. The Quebeceaux well and rig near the field attract attention as operators anticipate stronger production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
San Gabriel
Wisconsin
Bauer
Wisconsin Association
Tracy-Mays
Tracy
Tracy Field
Maysfield
Tracy-Maysfield
Faint Words From Contenders After Opening Faw Incident
The text notes no further word from actual contestants since the opening event at the faw was triggered by Pat Neff. Plans indicate candidates will be asked to include Cameron in their itineraries regarding the fate.
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Faw
Pat Neff
Cameron i
Welfare meeting set for Temple next week
The fourth annual Child Welfare Conference of the Fourth District Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Association will meet April 7 8 9 at the First Methodist Church Temple. It begins 2 PM Wednesday and ends Friday noon. All PTA members in the county are urged to send delegates. Annie Webb Blanton will address the program with illustrated lectures on child life today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District of Texas
Congress of Mothers’ and Parent Teachers Association
Temple
Parent Teachers’ Association
Annie
Webb Blanton
Revival Meeting At M E Church In Cameron A Big Success
A revival at the Cameron Methodist Church draws hundreds with overflow services in other churches. Pastor Rev Ira F Key and lay leader Rev John Adame lead strong evangelical sermons and singing as Cameron prepares for a high day Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Methodist Church
Ira F. Key
Daugherty Motor Company Secures Chandler and Cleveland Cars
The Daugherty Motor Company of Cameron closes a contract to distribute Chandler and Cleveland autos in the territory. EB A Flynn visited Dallas for the distribution rights in the first week. A Cleveland is on display and the firm already distributes Chevrolet, expanding to three price points in automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty Motor Company
Cameron
Chandler
Cleveland
Eb, A. Flynn
Dallas
Chevrolet
Cisco Citizens Shave Each Other During Barber Strike
In Cisco Texas on March 27 barbers refused to return to work while shop owners balked at a 65 percent share. Local men entered shops, paired up, and shaved each other paying the cashier before leaving. Police Chief Wiley C Hutt von will shave and barber W fr Morris will reciprocate. other confirmed participants include Stuart Williams N F Payne T C Williams and Frank Page.
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Cisco
Texas
Paira
Wiley C. Hutt von
Barber
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Akweaemnes
F. A. Green
Cameron Commercial Club
District Court Room
W. G. Gillis
H.L. Knight
Nacogdoches Chamber of
W. M. Daugherty
S. M. Burns, Jr
Longhorn Refining Company
John Bertrand
Bailey Club
Senator
Active County
Will
Wisconsin CO
M. E. Church
Iraf
Key
Daugherty Motor CO
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