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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
1
A short verse praising a violet as a tender spring sprout with color and fragrance. The speaker urges the flower to remain modest and timeless like an old melody, invoking wisdom and restrained beauty. Line ends attributed to J. B. White with stray note Taf y aay.
The Coolidge party toured Texas with little warmth greeting. Cal Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge avoided reporters and Texas handshakes, provoking viewer remarks while Gov. Moody escorted them to the Alamo. The column contrasts hostility and indifference with Texas reception.
A stark poem depicts black beaks and tongues feasting on a foul undertow. A starving man lies in a sodden grave near a sand skinned hill, recalling lean years of drought and toil.
Oenaville high school defeated Yoemans by 10 to 1 after four runs in the first inning. Keith pitched for Yoeman with Worcester finishing. Boots Smith and Texas Miller made standout plays in left field and at home. W Morris led Oenaville with solid work in the field and at bat.
Yee High school group heads to Cleburne Friday for the district Latin tournament led by Miss Velda Walker. Participants include first year Viola Sustek and Lois Peck, second year Dorothy Kidd and Frances Smith, fourth year Frances Sharpe and Bonnelle Neiast. An essay contest accompanies the tourney with essays already sent in for judging.
Cheeyves Brothers on the Square promotes a spring sale with a large display of new merchandise for Easter. The issue features the announcement of low prices and a major merchandising event, alongside ongoing bargains from the J. D. Dobbins bankruptcy stock.
Mr and Mrs Edwin York and Jerald visited Austin last week according to a brief society note.
Manager S A Cottle oversees a crew this week renovating the interior of the Auditorium Hotel. Rooms are being refinished and furniture updated as work progresses. When finished the hotel will present a more attractive ambiance for guests.
Dr J E May 72 a pioneer Milam county physician died April 9 1980 in Cameron after weeks of illness He practiced in Milam for over 30 years and lived with his daughter Mrs Charles E Gaston Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church Cameron with interment at Oak Hill cemetery He is survived by two daughters a brother two sisters and several nephews
William Scott Lankford of Somerville Tennessee stays with his sister Mrs Byron Colburn and visits in the R L Batte home during his trip.
At a Monday night Cameron Commercial Club meeting President Lesovsky announced new committees for cooperation with local civic groups. Elected directors are T. S. Henderson Jr J. C. Tucker George T. Graves Giles L. Arriett F. E. Jackson B. F. Reichert J. C. Young J. B. White E. S. Hutcherson George Gott and J. D. Baskin. New committees include Service Clubs City Administration School Boards Business Women's Club and American Legion.
Matyastik and Sons have purchased a large, modern feed mill from Texas Power and Light Company to be installed soon. Paul Matyastik, manager, says the plant will provide a distinct service to farmers and cattlemen by producing all kinds of feed.
The Zalesky Dry Goods Store announces a Pre-Easter Sale opening Friday April 11 with new season merchandise at unusually low prices. A half page advertisement in this issue details the bargain in the Pre-Fax'er Sale.
Cecil Cone owner of the Cone Implement Company was injured in an automobile accident near Rosebud on Sunday. He was thought to be seriously hurt but has recovered and is now at his Cameron business. Friends glad to hear he is not seriously injured.
Mr and Mrs Joe Lindle and children Jolene and Virginia visited relatives in Ennis last weekend.
Jean Patou, famed Parisian style authority, condemns American long skirts as unsuitable for working women and praises boyish attire. He observes Broadway crowds in flowing robes, calls the trend tragic and says practical dress should stay for grand social occasions.
The museum in the Herald Building houses a new display of bones found last week in Bell County by Ike Reynolds of Camro. The remains belong to a child about 12 years old and originate from a cave in the hills south of Belton. Authorities presume they are Indian bones. Reynolds plans another search at the site for further evidence of ancient life.
Three Cameron churches start revival services this week. Rev C A Lehmberg of the Methodist church opened services Wednesday night and will preach daily for the first week and twice daily in the second week. The Christian church hosts Rev Arthur A Hyde, a former local pastor, while Rev E S Hutcherson leads the Baptist spring revival beginning Sunday, with a track record of successful revivals and new additions.
Charles F. Heidenreich, district 24 supervisor, urges full cooperation with census enumerators in Cameron. The Herald should be contacted if someone is missed so the count can be forwarded to the district supervisor.
The New Cameron Drug Company holds the Rexall One Cent Sale from Thursday April 10 through Sunday April 12. Buyers flock to the event for a large stock of merchandise and especially the new shipment of goods this year.
Judge J M Ralston entertained a small group of married friends at his Hefley Heights residence on Tuesday evening. Mrs Ralston is away. Dr James Watson won high trophy and W M Cobb took consolation. Green decor featured spring foliage and brick ice cream with green angel food cake.
Judge John Watson will oversee cases in Dallas at the 95th District Court starting April 14 for two weeks, filling in for Judge Royail Wat kin s.
H F Kelley of Southern Pacific visited Cameron to present a plan changing passenger trains to morning runs. The proposal adds three Houston connections via Giddings Flatonia and includes earlier delivery to Cameron, Dallas by 6 p.m., and 24 hour earlier mail to Cameron from Waco. Commercial Club expressions are favorable.
Members of St Rita's Circle sponsor a cake coffee cake and sandwich sale Saturday in the Yee building formerly Keith Electric. The planning session occurred at Mrs Frank Richie's home with president Mrs B P Matocha leading. Post sale beautification progress includes water pipes and a planned driveway on the north side. next meeting set for May 7 hosted by Mrs Ralph Michalka.
Chas Zidell of the New St Louis Store announces a pre Easter carnival of bargains and the exposition of new merchandise in this issue of The Herald. The notice targets dry goods buyers and highlights the big event.
Mrs. Dan Legacy, in Cameron for a year under care of her brother Dr. Ed ward Rischar, departed Tuesday night for Coeur d'Alene Idaho. She will pause in Quincy and Chicago en route and hopes to reach home for Easter, leaving many Cameron friends saddened by her departure.
Miss Kathryn Robbins will depart Friday for Austin to visit the University of Texas and attend Round-Up festivities. Mr. and Mrs. John W. and Mr. and Mrs. Jussett Watson were in Dallas last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kilgore. They returned with Donald Kilgore Jr who will stay with his grandparents for several days.
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