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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
2
A short poem praising a violet as a tender spring bloom with modest grace and timeless melody. The speaker contrasts it with poppy and rose and links the flower to wisdom and song, invoking J. B. White as the author.
The Coolidges met rose tributes and polite restraint from Texans. Cal Coolidge and wife withdrew, avoiding reporters, then questioned by a reporter about talking to each other. Governor Moody led them through San Antonio's Alamo site, prompting a cryptic remark from Mr. Coolidge.
A dark poem by Clyde Roberson depicts black beaks and tongues feasting on a hellish landscape. A starving man lies buried in a sodden grave as the soil bleeds strange muck and the land’s curse echoes through lean years of drought and toil.
Oenaville high school defeated Yoemen 10 to 1 Wednesday afternoon after four runs in the first inning set the pace. Keith started pitching, Worcester relieved, Boots Smith made two fine catches, Texas Miller threw home to erase a runner, and W. Morris contributed solid work in the field and at bat.
Yee High school students travel to Cleburne Friday for the district Latin tournament accompanied by Latin instructor Miss Velda Walker. Entrants include first year Viola Sustek Lois Peck second year Dorothy Kidd Frances Smith and fourth year Frances Sharpe Bonnelle Neiast. An essay contest accompanies the tourney with entries already submitted from the first second and fourth year groups.
Cheeves Brothers on the Square announces a major spring event with a large Easter merchandise display and very low prices. The store highlights one of the largest merchandising events in recent years while the J. D. Dobbins bankrupt stock remains active with buyers seeking bargains.
Mr and Mrs Edwin York and their son Gerald were seen visiting in Austin during the previous week marking a brief family appearance in the city.
Manager S A Cottle of the Auditorium Hotel is directing a crew this week to refurbish the interior. Rooms are being refinished and furniture updated as work progresses. When finished the hotel will display a more attractive interior for guests.
Dr J E May aged 72 pioneer Milam county physician died in Cameron April 9 1980 after several weeks ill He practiced in Milam county over 30 years and moved to Cameron to live with daughter Mrs Chas E Gaston Funeral held at First Baptist Church with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery He is survived by two daughters one brother two sisters and three nephews The Herald offers condolences to the family
William Scott Lankford of Somerville Tennessee is a guest of his sister Mrs Byron Colburn and also visiting in the R L Batte home.
At a Monday night meeting in Cameron the Commercial Club elected directors 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 added include Service Clubs City Administration School Boards Business Women's Club and American Legion.
Matyastik and Sons have purchased from Texas Power and Light Company a large feed mill to be installed here soon. Manager Paul Matyastik notes the mill is among the largest and most modern in the area and will serve farmers and cattlemen with all kinds of feed prep.
The Zalesky Dry Goods Store announces a Pre Easter Sale opening Friday April 11 with new season merchandise offered at unusually low prices. A half page advertisement will showcase the bargains in the Pre Easter 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 are glad his injuries are not serious.
Mr and Mrs Joe Lindle and children Jolene and Virginia visited relatives in Ennis last weekend.
Jean Patou arrives in New York and condemns the ubiquitous long skirt trend. He says the style was meant for luxury and grand occasions, not for American working girls, and predicts continued disappointment as he tours Broadway and public spaces.
The museum in the Horal building adds bones found in Bell county this week by The Reynolds of Cam. The remains belong to a child about 12 and another from a cave south of Belton. They are presumed Indian bones from Bel county hills. Reynolds plans further search for artifacts of ancient life.
Three Cameron churches start revival services this week. Wednesday night Rev C A Lehmberg of the Methodist church opens the meetings with daily sermons for the first week and twice daily in the second week. Rev Arthur A Hyde returns to lead the Christian church revival, while Rev E S Hutcherson begins the Baptist spring revival with a history of successful past meetings and new additions.
Charles F. Heidenreich of District No 24 Cameron urges full cooperation with census enumerators. The Herald is asked to relay any overlooked names to forward the count to the district supervisor.
The New Cameron Drug Company announces its Rexall One Cent Sale starting Thursday April 10 through Saturday April 12. The sale features a large stock of merchandise and emphasizes a new shipment of goods making it unusually attractive for buyers.
Judge J M Ralston entertained a small group of married couples at his Hefley Heights residence Tuesday evening with a bridge party. Dr James Watson won high prize and Cobb took consolation. Guests enjoyed brick ice cream and green angel food cake in a green themed setting.
Judge John Watson will sit in the 95th District court in Dal Ne two weeks starting April 14, replacing Judge Royall Watkins. The assignment covers ongoing cases and courtroom duties during the visit.
H F Kelley assistant superintendent of Southern Pacific discussed proposed changes to Cameron area passenger train schedules with local business leaders. The plan moves southbound and northbound trains to morning runs improving connections at Giddings Flatonia and with the Argonaut enabling night travel to California and earlier delivery of Waco mail. The Commercial Club will vote on the proposal Monday night with favorable initial reactions.
St Rita s Circle will hold a cake and sandwich sale Saturday in the former Keith Electric building. Members met last Wednesday with Mrs Frank Richtes presiding. Mrs B P Matocha outlined brief business. The group continues church grounds beautification and plans a north side driveway. Next meeting and May 7 host(ess) Mrs Ralph Michalka.
Chas Zidell of the New St Louis Store announces a pre Easter carnival of bargains and the exposition of new merchandise. The notice targets dry goods buyers with details of the big event in this Herald issue.
Mrs. Dan Legacy departs Cameron after a year under care of her brother Dr. Edward Rischar. She plans to stop in Quincy and Chicago before returning home to Coeur d'Alene Idaho for Easter. Locals who befriended her regret her departure.
Miss Kathryn Robbins departs Friday for Austin to tour the University of Texas and attend Round-Up festivities. She will visit campus landmarks and participate in events marking the celebration.
Mrs John W n and Mr and Mrs Jussett Watson visited in Dallas last week with Mr and Mrs Donald Ki rore. They were joined home by young Donald Kilgore Jr who will stay with his grandparents for several days.
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