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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1940
Page
1
The Daily Herald editorialized that the film Grapes of Wrath exposes alleged social disaster caused by government policy and economic upheaval. It argues the film critiques the New Deal while urging Americans to resist social experimentation and stay rooted in traditional work values.
The editor calls for by law changes to retire eight directors yearly and allow those with fifty years of service to retire with honors. The aim is to inject new faces, break the crust, and drive Cameron civic leadership forward toward growth and opportunity, praising the 1898 framework as a model.
The Narvik battle grows into a major Britain versus Germany struggle with British censorship halting news from London. Berlin reports British landings and heavy naval losses, while German forces and ships suffer casualties and Allied transports are sunk. Italy may enter the war. Britain and Allies brace for Mediterranean developments.
The Cameron Theatre launches the screen adaptation of Gone With the Wind tomorrow. The four day engagement features two showings daily and is expected to draw large crowds, continuing the theater’s reputation for drawing crowds to the city.
C. R. Middleton, superintendent of Sharp consolidated high school, will not be prosecuted on a charge filed by Paul C. Graves. District Attorney W. A. Morrison dismissed the case due to insufficient evidence. Middleton faced a charge of defeating the due delivery of an election return.
The Yoe High Spanish Club led by Miss Pearl Hightower will depart Friday for a two day Monterrey tour for a general sight seeing trip and cultural experiences South of the Border. The group includes Billy Balhorn R H Beacham Rosemary Bennett Virginia Black Thomas Brashear Mary Jane Brock Jimmie Coleman Don Edmonds Donald Glass Marion Hall Dorothy Jane Harrel Shirley Horstmann Wayland Kidd Frances Nabbours Roger Newton Margaret Orsay Eva Jean Przybysz Lucile Stedman Ila Jean Stidham Wanda Lea Vaughan Elaine Young and families. They expect to return Monday night.
Veterans of Foreign Wars in Ben Milam Post No. 2010 elected officers Wednesday night. Chas. Allday became Post Commander with Ralph Michalka as Senior Vice Commander and H. B. McClellan as Junior Vice Commander. F. E. Woodruff served as Chaplain, W. J. Michalka as Quartermaster, and Frank Reid as Post Advocate. Members then enjoyed lunch at Moore's Cafe.
Clarkson school board re elected Edwin L Hinci principal Bill Vilha intermediate and Miss Jewell Wimberly primary.
Mayor Chas C Smith of Cameron declares for Milam County Judge in the July 27 1940 primary. He touts eight years leading Cameron city government and a record of economy and efficiency in public finance. He thanks supporters across the county and expects broad appeal.
Democratic Executive Committee announces candidate speakings will begin June 15 with a schedule to be fixed shortly. The panel aims to expand dates to give each locality a share. In May the committee will meet for Presidential Primaries. Chairman Judd G. Davis resigns and will not participate in arrangements.
Roosevelt shows strong lead in Cameron and Milam counties according to a Wednesday tally. Garner Dewey Hull Farley and Jones Taft appear with smaller counts as public interest remains light and ballots remain available at the Herald office and in the business district until Saturday.
Mr and Mrs J K Smith visited in the M G Cox home Sunday sharing greetings and conversation.
Former Cameron District Attorney and 20 years Bryan District Judge Judge W C Davis died at his Bryan residence late last week. Known as Penitentiary Davis for numerous convictions he earned a storied place in Texas politics and eloquence. Governor O Daniel named Judge W S Barron to succeed him. Barron a former House Speaker and Mrs Barron, the former Miss Bess DuBois of Cameron.
Austin Banks and his wife express gratitude to merchants, Lights Chapel Baptist Church, neighbors, and friends of all races for gifts and help following the destruction of their home by fire.
Acknowledges the Woman's Benefit Association leaders with the State Leader and the Supreme Past President titles, highlighting their roles and influence within the organization.
The local Woman's Benefit Association chapter holds an all day meeting on Friday April 19 with special guests Mrs. Sallie D. Botzler Dallas and Mrs. Florence Dickerson Waco. Morning session at Odd Fellows Hall 10 a.m. Luncheon at 12:30. An afternoon drill by the Waco chapter exemplifies the order and all local members are urged to attend. Mrs. Lottie Bigbee presides.
The editorial notes Rotary Club momentum for a cooperative outdoor project in Milam. Mose Cox organized color photographs of Dog Wood and Bluebonnets to illustrate local woods and prairies. Communities like Buffalo Navasota Palestine Cameron may join with festivals and trails to showcase regional flora.
Stanley Swift will travel from Cameron to Dallas Friday to attend a two day Variety Club convention. The event draws top film exhibitors producers and stars for charity benefiting hospitals nationwide with only twenty five clubs in America. Notables such as Norma Shearer Bing Crosby Ann Sheridan Dorothy Lamour Clark Gable Wallace Beery Gene Autry are expected. Ken Murray serves as banquet toastmaster Saturday night. Swift calls movie stars good fellows and looks forward to renewing screen connections.
Milam County resident Victor Wimberly announced his candidacy for County Treasurer. He plans a formal announcement in Cameron Daily Herald and Weekly Herald in the coming days.
The report notes Italy may enter the war with Germany and a German mission in Rome. Britain warns Italy to neutral methods if staying neutral, while naval operations and troop landings continue. Reports cite battles near Narvik and Norwegian entrenchments, with disputed ship losses and censorship limiting frontline details.
Forecast for Cameron and vicinity calls for Thursday night and Friday to be clear and colder. If temperatures do not rise, frost may revisit the section.
British guns blast Germany’s navy driving the war to the Skaggerak and Kattergat as the German fleet reportedly suffers major losses and Norway Narvik seizure efforts unfold with Norwegian cooperation. Churchill warns sinking of German ships and Britain’s seizure of sea lanes signals potential hits to Hitler’s Nordic invasion plan.
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