Forecast of a Prosperous Era Driven by Infrastructure Growth
Milwaukee advertising expert Frank V. Burch predicts a 25 to 40 year prosperity upsurge fueled by rail and road upgrades. He envisions railways at 100 mph, massive highway reconstruction, widespread electrification of rural areas, air conditioning in homes, and television arriving within five years prompting $250 million in studio rebuilds. He notes new inventions could pivot the outlook.
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Frank V. Burch
Milwaukee
America
Birch
The Auto Club on Highways and Motorist Service
The American Automobile Association notes that every mile and a half of highways has a filling station or garage. The public accepts widespread service, even if many motorists cannot repair their own cars. A brief on professional help and roadside courtesy ends as the article turns to page 11.
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American Automobile Association
Kraft-Phoenix Cheese Plant Reaches 10000 Pounds Daily
The Cameron facility now receives 10000 pounds of milk daily from local producers. Officials led by manager B M Alexander express optimism that peak production may rise further as the industry meets expectations. Secretary Paden of the Chamber of Commerce notes the new plant is performing well.
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Kraft-Phoenix
Cameron
B. M. Alexander
Paden
Chamber of Commerce
Townsend Club to Be Launched in Cameron April 4
Mrs. T. V. Lide organizer announces the Townsend Club of Cameron will be launched in Cameron Saturday April 4 with Dc. A. Sherman district organizer present. Mrs. Lide will attend the spring meeting accompanying the launch event.
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Townsend Club
Townsend
Dc. A. Sherman
Cameron
Townsend Club of
Lide
Texas at Sea and the Power of Transportation
The piece highlights how maritime history and transport developments shaped Texas’s growth and identity, emphasizing enduring connections between sea trade, exploration, and modern infrastructure that propel the state’s progress.
Roy Law Seeks Election as Milam County Judge
A former public servant pledges dedication and fairness while announcing a bid for Milam County Judge. He recounts faithful service, gratitude, and a willingness to sacrifice personal interests to better serve the people. The notice ends with a cue to continue on page 5.
Gridiron Distress Opens As Hopefuls Stumble In Grass
Spring training at Yoe High shows a lean roster with five core players and about thirty freshmen and sophomores. Coach L C Wood faces the challenge of building a competitive 1986 football squad from limited veteran help and several contenders for starting roles.
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L. C. Wood
Yoe High Maroon and Gray
Coach Wood
Star
Jetterman
Luther Poole
Yoe High
Devo
Chifford
Lake Turner
Methodist Revival Opens With Strong Attendance
Revival meetings at the Methodist church begin with large morning crowds. Pastor J. Coy Williams notes cooperation from other churches as Rev. C. E. Peeples of Lon Morris College delivers appealing sermons. Public invitation extended as services continue through Wednesday night, April 8.
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Methodist Church
J. Coy Williams
C. E. Peeples
Lon Morris College
Jacksonville
Texas
Medical Society To Meet Here April 7th
Milam County Medical Society will meet the evening of April 7 at Cameron Hospital with talks by Dr W R Dudgeon president elect of the Texas State Medical Society and Dr Daniel D Warren of Waco and Dr Eduard Rischar set to speak on various medical topics.
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W. R. Dudgeon
Waco
Texas State Medical Society
Milam County Medical Society
Cameron Hospital
Eduard Rischar
Daniel D. Warren
Centennial Sale At Coleman Furniture Co. In Cameron
Coleman Furniture Company announces a storewide Centennial Sale in Cameron with unprecedented price cuts said to rival centennial values. The firm recently added the Frigidaire agency and promises large savings on all merchandise.
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Coleman Furniture Co
Cameron
Coleman Furniture Company
Coleman
Frigidaire
Milam County votes repeal liquor law by 933 majority
Milam County voters Saturday approved repeal of the 1917 liquor ban by 933 votes 2343 for legalization 1410 against. Precincts 2 and 3 Cavilla exempt. Rockdale Milano Buckholts etc showed varying wet or dry results. Licenses may allow package stores while open saloons are banned with two weeks’ notice.
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Milam County
Cavilla
Homer Nabours
Commissioners’ Court
Seasion
Rockdale
Milano
Cameron
Thorndale
Buckholts
Burlington
Marak
Elm Ridge
Rushdale
Gay Hill
Ben Arnold
Cameron Set For Democratic Primary Officers Election
Cameron voters prepare for the general election on Tuesday April 7 to choose officers nominated in the February Democratic primary. County agent George Banzhaf announced a new farm program with full details to be printed next week. Milam County ginned 37 270 bales in 1955 compared with 29 577 bales in 1934 per Ray O Neill government statistics.
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Cameron
Io. Eee
George Banzhaf
Herald
Milam County
Ray O'Neill
John Wallace Graduates From Arts Academy in New York
Presa notice from the New York World Record states John Wallace son of Mr and Mrs F A Wallace Cameron has graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. He will stay in New York this summer to appear in stage plays and pursue a career on the legitimate stage.
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New York
John Wallace
F. A. Wallace
Cameron
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Vaccination drive: Cameron reports 225 dogs vaccinated
City Marshal Gene Smith announced 225 Cameron dogs have received rabies shots. About 40 remain to be vaccinated at $1.50 per dog. the city has spent around $100 on vaccine. Owners are urged to vaccinate within 19 days after notice, or the dogs will be killed.
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Gene Smith
Cameron
Gohmert Announces 9¢ Spring Sale at Store
The Gohmert Variety Store in Cameron announces a spring sale running April 4 through April 11. The promotion offers numerous article categories priced at 9 cents to attract customers during spring cleaning season. Families are urged to visit and view new stock as the season begins.
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Gohmert
Cameron
Gohmert’s
Milam County Sunday School Association Meet at Cameron
The Milam County Sunday School Association will convene at First Baptist Church in Cameron on Sunday April 5 at 3 p m. All churches are requested to send representatives to the meeting.
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Sunday School Association
Milam County
First Baptist Church
Cameron
Reenactment Drives Westward Spirit Across Texas Routes
Fort Worth to El Paso and Borger to Palfarias host rodeos and cowboy reunions as Centennial visitors witness emotional re enactments of the famous westward expansion, celebrating the so called winning of the west and the color of the old West.
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Fort Worth
el Paso
Borger
Palfarias
Cameron Exes Attend Texas U Events and Dances on Campus
Cameron Exes visited at the Scotish Rite Dormitory while Cameron Exes hosted Mary Newton and Patty McGregor. The University Progressive Democrats held a spring dance at Gregory Gym with Jim mie Watson’s Orchestra. John Watson, campaign manager for Gladys Mat son, was named Vice Chairman of the Inter City Council. Dorothy Kidd made the honor roll Cum Laude. Roy Baskin and Bob Wise attended Tejas Club events.
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Nancy Newton
Mary Newton
Cameron “Exes
Patty McGregor
John Watson
Gladys Matson
Rockdale
Students’ Association
George Mayo Newton
The
University
Progressive Democrats
Gregory Gymnasium
Jimmie Watson
Julian Freeman
William Slaughter
Martin Manning
Patey McGregor
Betsy Mangum
John S. Burns
John Atkinson
Cameron
Dorothy Kidd
Roy Baskin
Bob Wise
Tejas Club
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