Yeomen eye regional after strong district track showing
Cameron tops district 17 in Bryan meet on April 3 with 30.15 points. Yeomen advance to regional with solid showings from Self and Dusek, while Rockdale, Waller, Bryan, and Marquez also high scorers. Notable: White 5 8 high jump, Allen 220 low hurdles, Petty beats DuBois in pole vault.
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Cameron
Yeemen
Carol Wood
Bryan
Rockdale
Thorndale
Milam County
Waller
Marquez
Tyroch
Brashear
Walschak
Dusek
Guy Self
Dakel
Joe Bill White
Palestine
Fred Allen
Allen
Allen DuBois
Petty
Chubby Dusek
Connoly
Self
Yeeman
Raymond Lesikar
Benefit Comedy by Our Club The Hardys In Family Trouble
Cameron Curtain Club presents a three act comedy The Hardys in Family Trouble on Thursday April 11 at 8 in the High School Gymnasium directed by Miss Dorothy Blaylock. Proceeds go to fund free school lunches for underprivileged children. Tickets go on sale soon.
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Cameron Curtain Club
Hardys
Dorothy Blaylock
Hardy
Andy Hardy
Curtain Club
Theresa Manning
Stubbins
Gus Evans
Art Exhibit at Yee High School April 8 to 14
The Art Exhibit will run on the second floor of the Yee High School gym during April 8 to 14. Fifty reproductions of old masters and modern paintings will be shown. Proceeds from admission will buy school pictures. 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Hours are 3:30 to 5:30 p m and 7:30 to 9:30 p m.
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Yee High School
William Hefley
PTA
Mrs Estelle Caldwell Dies in Pearsall Texas
Funeral services were held for Mrs Estelle Bean Caldwell on Wednesday in Pearsall at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Shofner Sterling. Interment followed in Pearsall Cemetery. She was the daughter of Maj Elwood Bean and longtime Cameron resident.
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Estelle Bean Caldwell
Pearsall
Texas
Shofner Sterling
Cameron School
Aged Woman Hayes Ellison Found Dead At Home
The body of 68 year old Hayes Ellison was discovered Monday night by neighbors in her southwest Cameron residence. Last seen Sunday night, authorities believe she died during the night likely from a heart attack. constable B F Bailey and Justice Womack Brashear responded after entry by her son and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Ellison
B. F. Bailey
Justice Womack Brashear
Cameron
Dallas visitor Jack Taylor seen in Cameron this week
Dallas resident Jack Taylor is visiting Cameron this week, with locals noting his arrival as a point of interest for the community. No events beyond the visit are listed.
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Jack Taylor
Dallas
Cameron
Contract For 390700 Let For Rebuilding of Sharp School
The Sharp school reconstruction contract of 390700 was awarded to H. E. White of Tyler. Architect J. E. Johnson of Cameron announced the plan to restore the building to its original design, with equipment to be purchased separately. The fire damaged structure should be ready for use when the fall term opens, marking a modern rebuild without government aid.
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Sharp
H. F E. White
Tyler
J. E. Johnson
H. E. White
Cameron
Cameron Band Skips State Contest for National Event
Cameron Yee High School will not attend the State Band Contest in Region No. 5 to be held in Huntsville April 5 and 6. The band will instead enter only the National Band Contest in Waco May 9 to 11, after a First Division record at the previous National event. Five soloists and one ensemble will accompany the group to the state event, with soloists Doris Newton and others and ensemble members listed.
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Huntsville
Yee High School
National School Band Association
Yee High
Waco
Cameron
Doris Newton
D. L. Lindsey
Grady Baskin
Willard Skelton
Charles Green
Ensemble 1
Roy Dunlap
Gertrude Michalka
Inez Slaughter
Diane Luckett
Gus Richter Buried in Buckholts After Illness
Gus Richter 76 died at his Buckholts home on Wednesday March 27 after a brief illness. Born in Bellville he moved to Buckholts at 21 and became a noted farmer and mechanic. Survived by Otto Richter and Mrs. F C Fisher of Buckholts. Funeral held March 28 at Buckholts Lutheran Church with Rev. E A Flathmann presiding. interment in Buckholts Cemetery.
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Gus Richter
Buckholts
Bellville
South Texas
Otto Richter
F. C. Fisher
Buckholts Lutheran Church
E. A. Flathmann
Weather forecast for Cameron area Thursday
Weather outlook for Cameron and vicinity shows Wednesday night and Thursday cloudy and cooler with daytime temperatures lowering and light winds.
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Cameron and Vicinity
Reward Offered for Boston Bull Pup Tiney in Cameron
A liberal reward is offered for information leading to the return of a Boston bull pup named Tiney. Apply to Mrs. T. C. Copus in Cameron, Texas.
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Boston
Tiney
T. C. Copus
Cameron
Texas
Mrs George Beard Visits Cameron From Milano
Mrs George Beard of Milano was a business visitor in Cameron on Saturday.
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George Beard of
Milano
Cameron
Jackson Declares 1940 Bid For Texas Legislature Seat
Fred J. Jackson a Cameron businessman and Golih district resident announced his candidacy for the Texas legislature from Milam County. He plans to discuss service in the campaign rather than a formal platform and thanks supporters for their pledges of vote and confidence.
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Fred J. Jackson
Cameron
Texas
Golih
Milam County
Jackson
Cameron Edges Weimer 9 to 5 in Season Opener
The Cameron baseball team opened the 1940 season with a 9 to 5 victory over Weimer. Manager J. E. Jackson lists players from Cameron and nearby communities and promises a full schedule with a promised ball park attracting strong teams to entertain Cameron citizens.
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Cameron
Weimer Ay Aoy Yoourdise
Weimer
Jackson
Hubert Clore
Billie Little
Jack Teimer
Ralph Easterwood
Rufus Condly
Young
Bob Murphy
George Miller
J. E. Jackson
Woysner
Flood Toll Rises Across Six Eastern States
Floods devastate sections of six eastern states leaving 14 dead as authorities assess damage and rescue efforts continue.
Local businessmen from Thorndale and Rockdale transact business
FE. G. Stiles of Thorndale and E. L. sur. of Rockdale transacted business in Cameron Wednesday.
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FE. G. Stiles
Thorndale
E. L. Sur
Rockdale
Cameron
Gone With the Wind Tickets On Sale At Cameron Theatre
Cameron Theatres announces tickets for Gone With the Wind go on sale Monday April 1 at the box office. All seats are reserved with blue prints available for selection and advance purchases allowed for four days of showings starting April 17, two performances daily. Matinee 75 cents, night 1.20 dollars.
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Cameron Theatre
Swift
Election at Ben Arnold Postponed by Judge Kemp
The bond election at Ben Arnold is temporarily postponed by Judge Jeff T. Kemp at the petitioners request. It was to take place early next week, but voters in the precinct are now notified the election will not be held at this time.
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Ben Arnold
Jeff T. Kemp
Herve
New High Set For Seal Sales For Aid To Crippled Children
Easter Seals sales in Milam County surpassed all previous totals, according to incomplete county financial returns. Mrs. William Hefley publicity chairwoman for the Milam County Public Health and Welfare Board thanked the Daily and Weekly Herald and the public for supporting crippled children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
William Hefley
Loretta Boedeker Beginning Return From Illness
Loretta Boedeker has been ill for a week and is recuperating and expected to return to school soon.
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Loretta Boedeker
Business trip by Bennish O Sullivan and Nolan to Cameron
Mrs. Foy Bennish, Father T F O Sullivan, and John Ed Nolan traveled to Cameron on Wednesday for a business visit.
Hicks and Renfro Inspect Cameron for Licenses
PD W Hicks and W E Renfro of the Texas highway department from Austin are in Cameron conducting light tests and issuing driver's licenses to local applicants.
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PD. W. Hicks
W. E. Renfro
Texas Highway Department of Austin
Cameron
Houston visitor John Douglas stays at William Rogers home
John Douglas of Houston, claim agent for Santa Fe, visited this week and stayed at the William Rogers residence.
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John Douglas
Houston
William Rogers
The
Santa Fe
Supper at Minerva Box Supper and Cake Walk
A box supper and cake walk will be held at the Minerva School House on Thursday at 7 30 p m for the benefit of the Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Minerva School
Methodist Church
Heartened Talk From Goering Signals Mayhem on Fronts
The report notes Goering claiming Germany could strike a decisive blow on the Western Front when Hitler orders it. It cites Allied mobilizations, with France and Britain fielding large forces, and warns of a potential costly clash if war resumes. It mentions two German bombers shot down and a British cabinet shakeup anticipated.
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Herman Goering
Germany
Wester Front
Hitler
Goering
France
Near East
Weigand
Allies vow no peace while victory awaits in Europe
Reporting from London the allied war council ends its session with a pledge to speed up the war and refuse peace until victory. French Premier Reynaud travels to London for talks while Chamberlain plans a Parliament address. A German submarine attack sinks a British patrol boat and damages several ships as offensive plans emerge.
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Allied War Council
London
England
France
Paul Reynaud
Neville Chamberlain
Germany
Kenneth ElliottVisits Cameron on Sunday
Kenneth Elliott of Caldwell traveled to Cameron for a Sunday visit and spent time with local acquaintances during his stay.
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Kenneth Elliott of
Caldwell
Cameron
Vacation to Guatemala By Pauline and Irene Starnes
Miss Pauline Starnes secretary at Citizens National Bank and Irene Starnes nurse plan an extended vacation to Guatemala. They travel by rail to New Orleans then aboard the Ulia of the Great White Fleet to Port Barrios on April 14. They stay at Palace Hotel Guatemala City with United Fruit Company hosts and tours to museums churches markets and Lake Atitlan. They are joined by M G Taylor of Bryan Texas and sail home aboard the Saxiola arriving New Orleans April 25.
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Pauline Starnes
Citizens National Bank
Irene Starnes
Cameron
Highlands
Guatemala
New Orleans
Ulia
Port Barrios
United Fruit Company
Palace Hotel
Guatemala City
Ahe
Lake Atitlan
Santo Tomas
M. G. Taylor
Bryan
Texas
Santa Rosa
Tiquisate
Saxiola
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Natai
Joel
Aunt Milly
Ethel Mae McCormick
Curtis Lowe
Mrs. Hardy
Carolyn Cheeves
Judge Hardy
Burford
Doc” Hardin
Grandpa Hardy
Ray Hubert Brashear
Estelle Hardy
Patricia Batte
Marion Hardy
Patsy McGregor
Wayne Trenton, III
Billy Wallace
Myra Hardy Wilcox
Estelle Caldwell
Sons OF Herman
National Hall
Sons of Herman Lodge
Grand Lodge
Cotes
Buckholts Thurs
Fred
Norson FR
Gone With the Wind
Stanley Swift
Cre Swift Theatres
Minerva
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