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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1924
Page
4
The Cameron Herald lists office holders and directors, with rates for political announcements. It notes cash in advance, order of insertion by payment, and encourages sober candidacy statements under strict editorial policy.
The Heraldie publishes a full Democratic Primary slate for July 26, 1924. Names include Luther Johnson for Congress, Harry P. Jordan for State Senator, W. K. Galbreath Jr. for Legislature, M. Beard for Fictorial Representative, John Watson for District Judge, Jeff T. Kemp for County Judge, J. O. Hughes for County Superintendent, Katherine Robbins, Druers Rogers, L. L. Blaylock for Sheriff, Sanford Gore, L. B. Fikes for Treasurer, Miss Lelia Woolley for Tax Assessor, H. M. Roark, Lilian Atkinson for County Clerk, Roy Law for Tax Collector, J. M. Royalston for Justice Precinct 1, Ed English for Re-Election, Chas Sens for Constable Precinct 1, Ed Westbrook for Public Weigher Precinct 7, A. N. Bryson, John Chollett, Chas. Mars, H. A. Fuchs, John W. Barrett for Commissioners Precinct 1, Luther McDonald for Commissioner Precinct 4.
The article lists newly sworn officers and reappointments for a city government. It names mayor pro-tem H. M. Hefley, reappointed officials, and several committee assignments including Street, Finance, Fire and Water, Purchasing, Taxation, Police, Petitions and Complaints, Ordinances, and Sanitary. It notes resignations and term expirations and identifies committee chairs such as Ges T. Graves and C. R. Phillips.
In a public farewell dated April 15, 1924, Cameron Mayor reflects on two years in office, admits mistakes, touts accomplishments, thanks citizens for cooperation, and pledges support to the incoming administration while urging readiness for future duties.
Miss Kathleen Kelso resumes duties at the Presbyterian Home and School in Files Valley after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Kelso at Maysfield. Rev H R McFadyen and John B McLane pastors First Presbyterian church left Tuesday for Gatesville to attend the presbytery spring meeting.
Gov. Pat M. Neff will visit Milam county to address residents at the courthouse on Saturday April 9 at 2 30 PM He will also speak in Cameron and Temple as part of a state wide tour backing law enforcement and a pro default delegation to the National Democratic Convention The Cameron Commercial Club appointed a large reception committee to greet the Governor including many local families and church leaders.
Sunday at 2 a m Sheriff Drue S Rogers and Deputy N O Kennedy disrupted a rural poker game known as the Rural Monte Carlo. Fourteen men were arrested on gaming charges as officers chased fugitives and described the raid as part of a crackdown on gambling under Sheriff Rogers.
Milam County Confederate Veterans met in Cameron on April 14 1924 to reorganize elect officers for the year and choose two delegates to the General Confederate Reunion in Memphis Tennessee June 3 to 6. M W Mitchell was named Camp Commander and L W Harris Adjutant. Joe M Dollar and Harris were elected delegates with English, Mitchell and Kemp as alternates.
Mrs. Kathryn Robbins, English teacher at the Grammar school, sprained her arm Friday after falling on the stairs. Miss Minnie Nell Blaylock is taking over her duties this week. The text notes a looming arrival of The Red Lights with a gothic flourish.
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