Train Hits Ford Coupé. Frank Luce Dies at Crossing
Frank Luce, 58, was killed instantly when his Ford coupe was struck by a southbound Santa Fe passenger train near the interlocking towers in West Cameron. The car was dragged about 100 feet and Luce was thrown clear. He left a widow Delta Snow Luce and four children, plus several siblings. Funeral services were held in Cameron with Rev. J Coy Williams presiding.
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Frank Luce
Santa Fe
West Cameron
Luce
Mr. Luce
Walkers Creek
Cameron
Delta Snow
Wokaty
Oak Hill Cemetery
J. Coy Williams
First Methodist Church
Leland Green
Texas Cowboy Still On Hand At Centennial Week
The Texas Weekly notes the enduring Texas cowboy at the Texas Centennial with the big hat and roping life. Ranching thrives statewide with King Ranch remaining vast and multi ownership, and La Parra and many other ranches surpassing fifty thousand acres.
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Texas
Texas Weekly
King Ranch
la Parra Ranch
Tax receipt shows small 1856 levy on Buckholts land
A Bil receipt records 1856 taxes of 3.75 dollars for 40 acres three horses and a poll paid by OG Raney. An 1856 sum would now cost about 3500 under present rates, with the receipt issued by Overton and delivered to pioneer OG Raney, father of Frank Raney of Buckholts.
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Bil
Clarence Alex Bonds
Raney
Buckholts
Overton
OG. Raney
Frank Raney
Milam County Democrat Nominee Henderson Walker Seeks Assessor Post
Henderson Walker announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Milam County Assessor and Collector of Taxes ahead of the July 25 primary. A Milam native age 80, he touts lifelong residency, a public service record, and family lineage including former county surveyor Quinn Walker and Milam’s first sheriff Geo Thatch.
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Henderson Walker
Milam County
Walker
Quinn Walker
Geo. Thatch
Milam
Texas
San Gabriel to Lay Cornerstone of New High School
San Gabriel, Milam County, marks its Centennial with a ceremony for the new San Gabriel High School to be built from materials used in the old Missions. The event on Sunday April 26 at 2 30 PM will feature speakers Hon E A Camp of Rockdale and C E Wayman PWA director, with Father Tim O Sullivan outlining Mission site markers.
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Texas
San Gabriel
Cameron
Bula Gilchrist
San Gabiel
D. L. Clark
Burlington
Tim O'Sullivan
Presey
Milam County
Hlon. E. A
Rockdale
C. E. Wayman
Father O'Sullivan
San Gabriel Hospitality
Democratic Committee sets dates for primaries and convention
Chairman Davis announces a meeting for April 22 to arrange Precinct Presidential Primaries on May 2 and a County Convention on May 5. Cameron banks will be closed Tuesday April 2st in observance of San Jacinto and Texas independence anniversaries.
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Davis
Democratic Executive Committee
Battle of
San Jacinto
Texas
Cameron Banks
Tracy Homecoming Planned For Mothers Day At Local Church
Former Tracy residents now outside Milam County receive invitations for a Tracy Community Homecoming on Mothers Day May 10 at the Methodist church. Attendees are asked to bring well filled baskets and stay all day as organizers extend the invitation through the Cameron Herald.
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Tracy
Methodist Church
Cameron Herald
Milam County
Roberts Praised for Cameron Mutual Success
The Cameron Herald highlights PR V Roberts for leading Cameron Mutual, noting his deep local roots and decades in Cameron. It profiles Lauren Evans and Altine Warren who support the office and service. The article marks the company’s expansion and tributes from the community.
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PR. V. Roberts
Cameron
Holding
Fermon
Dr. Monroe
Central Loan Company
Lauren Evans
Miss Evans
Cameron Mutual
Altine’ Warren
Coach Wood Wins Over Yee High School Football Lettermen
Coach L Wood resolved a long standing grudge with Yee High School players by presenting them with overdue sweaters. Officials described delivery delays from the supplier and a needed order switch to avoid humiliation, noting leather sleeve variants as a new feature.
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L. ©. Wood
Wood
Yee High School
Milam County Salary Bill Under New Texas Law
Milam County treasury will pay 521,147.92 in salaries this year as fees go to the county treasury under the new Texas constitution. Monthly salary total runs 4,545.66 covering all county employees. Officials benefited this year. county judge faces higher pay under the new plan, while reform targets large counties with excessive earnings.
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Milam County
Texas
Treasury
Buse
Vox Hunters Bid To Picture Here On April 21
Vox Hunters get bid to picture at the Cameron Theatre on Tycsday April 21 with matinee and night showings. Penn Wolf, district clerk and fox hounds owner, sent 200 invitations to local hunters. Stanley Swift prepared to entertain the hunters at his theater. The play's source novel is renowned for its dog and hunting themes.
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Vox
Nice
Lionel Parsyhere
Cameron Theatre
Penn Wolf
Fox Hounds
Stanley Swift
Machine Shop Ads Fairbanks-Morse Refrigerators
Cameron Machine Shop announces interest in Fairbanks-Morse refrigerators now on display. The firm contracted with the agency for the Conservador model featuring a door that seals in foods and opens without exposing the inner box to reduce operation costs.
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Cameron Maching
Herald
Fairbanks-Morse
Packard Hearse Bought for Coleman Funeral Home
James I. Coleman of the Coleman Funeral Home said he purchased a new Packard hearse for the Cameron business. He will travel to Chicago to buy furniture and drive the hearse back from Freeport, Illinois, expecting delivery by May. He just returned from a Dallas spring market with furniture stocks for Cameron.
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James I. Coleman
The
Coleman Funeral Home
Cameron
Coleman
Chicago
Freeport
Mhinois
Dallas
Crippled Children Get Radio Gifts From City
Lee R. Clore received a letter from Dr Herbert Hipps of the Marlin Hot Wells Foundation thanking her and Cameron residents for a special contribution to crippled children. The note highlights gifts including a radio and master devices to aid rehabilitation efforts.
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Mim
Lee R. Clore
de. Herbert &. Hipps
The
Marlin Hot Wells
Hickman and Bailey Open Grocery Store
Starrett Hickman and Robert Bailey have purchased Werner Bros. Corner Grocery on the west side of the Square and will operate as Hickman & Bailey. Hickman, a Cameron merchant, runs a north-side store. Bailey comes from Stewart Grocery. The opening run begins Thursday and continues through Saturday with many sale items advertised in this issue.
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Starrett Hickman
Robert Bailay
Werner Bros
Hickman & Bailey
Hickman
Cameron
Bailey
Stewart
Leckman & Bailey Ceredery
The
Herald
Farm Market Prices Noted For Cameron Area
Local market bulletin from Cameron lists item prices with a disclaimer that prices are subject to market changes. The brief notes a few sample prices and urges customers to check current rates.
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Pound Quive
Roberts
Oe Hish
Citizens National Bank
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