Beckerman names Cameron Club committees and new secretary
Cameron Commercial Club appoints committees for the coming term. Moulton Cobb elected secretary to replace his father Wm. Cobb who is with Bryan Eagle and may return to Cameron. President Beckerman outlines groups including Agriculture Finance Civic Improvement Good Roads Entertainment Home Industry Rural Routes Investigation Publicity and Transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Cobb
Cameron Commercial Club
Wm. Cobb
Cobb
Bryan Eagle
Bryan
Cameron
F. J .Beckerman
W. M. Cobb
J. C. Tucker
Geo. Banzhaf
F. B. Cable
J.D. Dobbins
J. E. Mangum
W. O. Triggs
F. E. Jackson
James Watson
Giles L. Arriett
Géo. T. Graves
Judd G. Davis
Paul Webb
J. C. Young
T. A. Fisher
S. M Burns
R. H. McIntosh
S. Kestenbaum
Dan Tyson
J. A. Sustek
Raymond Sharpe
W. O. Newton
W. H. Shipp
J. C. Mayfield
T. S. Henderson
W. R. Hoover
B. W. Shirley
August Horstman
J. C. Martin
Drayton McLane
Circulating Library Opens in Cameron With 100 Members
Mrs. Henderson to house a circulating library in Cameron with 100 members already enlisted. Members pay 1 and can borrow fiction and popular titles, with a small reading fee. The library aims to keep readers up to date with current literature and will begin once books are ordered for shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Wm. Henderson
Henderson
Lee Batte Recalls Cameron’s Growth With Chambers Inauguration
Lee Batte, former Cameron city marshal, recalled events from 35 years ago as W. W. Chambers took the oath of office as Mayo. He praised Cameron’s progress since the village days and expressed pleasure with Chambers’s inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Chambers
Mayo
Lee Batte
Cameron
Mr. Batte
Times
Mr. Chambers
Four Injured In Rockdale Car Crash Report
A late Thursday collision near Rockdale Texas involved a Ford driven by Jones Clement from Thorndale. A tire blowout caused the car to overturn, injuring four occupants including Mrs. John Bonds of Rockdale and Mrs. Dol Elliott of Thorndale, while Mr. Bonds and Mr. Clement suffered minor injuries.
Mayor Chambers Cameron’s Commoner Takes Oath of Office
Wallace W. Chambers is sworn in as Cameron mayor in a ceremony attended by friends. The long-time public servant rose from grocer and constable to county attorney and mayor, known for frugality, democratic ideals, and a lifelong tie to Texas. He was born December 21, 1863 in Trinity County and spent his career building a legal and public service record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace W. Chambers
Cameron
Chambers
Dent
W. W. Chambers
T. G. Sampson
Grover Cleveland
Roger Q. Mills
United States
J. C. Rogers
G. B. Taylor
Square
W. M. McGregor
Blackstone
Kent
Clark
Peeler
Sam Scott
Roy Baskin
Texas
Trinity County
Robertson County
Milam County
Elm Creek
Wallace
Lai Tuckers
J. Stitman
Fellows
Teal
Sason
Sampson
Tucker
Jackson to Fight Johnny Harrington in Texas Card
Bobby Jackson of San Antonio meets Johnny Harrington of Dallas in a ten round main event Tuesday April 24 at the American Legion Athletes Club. The undercard features four preliminary bouts totaling 28 rounds with discounts at ringside and general admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Jackson
San Antonio
Johnny Harrington
Dallas
American Legion Athletes Club
Jimmy Reynolds
L. Matula
Carl Eans
Kid Haddox
Joe Gureck
Guy Butler
Speedy Braden
Doyle Rice
Fort Sam Houston
Haven
Jackson
Edgar W. Young Dies at Corsicana
Edgar W. Young son of J. A. Young and brother of John C. Young of Cameron, manager of Texas Power and Light, died at his home near Corsicana Monday morning. He leaves three brothers and two sisters. his Cameron relatives learned of the death in the hospital. Local friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar W. Young
John C. Young
Cameron
Texas Power & Light Company
Corsicana
J. A. Young
Mr. Young
Milam County Democratic Committee Sets Cameron Meeting
Chairman Gillis calls Milam County Democratic Committee to meet in Cameron at 2 p m on Saturday April 21 to plan May 5 precinct conventions and to name delegates to the county convention and to fill vacancies in the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillis
Milam County
Democratic Committee
Cameron
Appointments Made by Mayor Chambers
Mayor Chambers announced Tuesday night the appointment of Dr. Ayn Epperson as city health officer to succeed him and Joe Bass as electrical inspector to succeed Jack Owings. Both men will qualify. The council was adjourned until Thursday for further appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
Ayn Epperson
Joe Bass
Cameron
Jack Owings
Sprott Family Heads to Dallas for Paderewski Hearing
Chas. Sprott and daughter Elizabeth depart Sunday for Dallas to attend a Paderewski concert hearing. They will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. Robe Pool and Miss Sprott, sister of C. A. Sprott, and Mrs. J. No Whipple of Gladewat.
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Rirs
Chas. Sprot
Fzabeth
Dallay
Paderewski Monde
Mrv
Mrs. Robe
Pool
Miss Sprott
C. A. Sprott
Mre
J. No Whipple
Gladewat
Chambers Takes Reins With Public Confidence
W. W. Chambers steps into leadership amid a career built on courage and experience. Citizens trust his proven resolve to meet challenges and guide the government with steady, decisive action.
Gillis enters Milam County District Judge race
W. G. Gillis, former Milam County judge and longtime public servant, announced his candidacy for district judge in the Milam County Democratic primary on July 28 1928. Supporters credit his legal experience and public service, and Gillis vows to campaign actively and serve with honor if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Gillis
Milam County
Gillis
Texas
Willis
Ierest
Graham Gillis
City Officers Sworn In At Tuesday Ceremony
The new government was installed Tuesday night at eight o'clock in the council chamber. Mayor W. W. Chambers outlined policies for the coming administration and thanked retiring members as well as present council. He pledged equal representation and fair taxes, praising Mr. Davin for stabilizing city finances and urging cooperation to guard the people’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
W. W. Chambers
Council
Davin
Whippet Six Offered at Record Low Price in Texas
Harry S Snelling of the Snelling Rice Motor Company announced the Whippet Six at 695 dollars making it the lowest price for six cylinder cars by any maker. The plan also features a favorable credit arrangement with Commercial Credit Company of Baltimore.
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Boysen
Harry S. Snelling
Snelling-Rice Motor Company
Willys-Overland
Houston Chronicle
Wilkerson Brothers
Cameron
South Texas
Whippet
Willys
Knight
Snelling-Rice Company
Snelling
Willys-Knight
C. A. Best
Toledo
Rest
Houston
EK. M. Carlton
Dallas
Willys- Overland Company
Commercial Credit Company of
Baltimore
America
Mr. Reat
Refrigerator Contest Prizes Awarded Here By Green Bros. Store
Green Bros. Store announced winners in the White Mountain Refrigerator contest. Joe Matula Jr won first prize, M. Baggerly of Ben Arnold second, and Mrs. C. H. Clifton third for guesses nearest the 100 pounds of ice melt time. Actual time was 9 days 5 hours 11 minutes, with judges Wm. Cobb and J. B. White witnessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Mountain
Green Bros
Joe Matula, Jr
M. Baggerly
Ben Arnold
C. H. Clifton
Wm. Cobb
J. B. White
Oath Administered By Mayor Marks City Officials
Chambers took the oath as acting mayor replacing Judd G. Davis who retired. Davis then swore in Alderman Brown City Attorney Webb Assessor Tyson and Secretary Treasurer J Joseph. Triggs succeeds Alderman White and Logan Green were absent. They will attend the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Chambers
Judd G. Davis
Brown
Webb
Tyson
J. ©. Joseph
W. O. Triggs
Alderman White
Logan Green
Precinct Conventions Call for Delegates to County Meet
Voters urged to attend precinct conventions on May 5 to choose delegates for the county convention at Cameron on May 8. Delegates named at Cameron will carry desires in the presidential campaign to the state convention. The point of the meetings is to express choices and participate in the selection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Independent Grocers Alliance opens in Cameron area
The Independent Grocers Alliance forms a new nationwide tie among wholesale and retail grocers with Schuhmacher Company sponsoring in Texas. Local merchants like A J Walzer join as Cameron gains access to modern stores and national advertising while keeping independent ownership.
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Independent Grocers Alliance of America
South
Texas
Schuhmacher Company
United States
Schahmacher Company
Organiationz
H.T. Cottam
New Orleans
Tyler Grocery Company
Birmingham
Ala
J. P. Farguson
Medicis
Grocers Alliance
A. J. Walzer
Iti
Cameron
IGA
Wall Street
Walzel
Death of J. H. Taber of Chriesman
The Hearne Democrat reports the death of J. H. Taber of Chriesman. He is survived by his wife and seven children including Mrs. Tom Stroaner of Cameron who attended the funeral at Chriesman Thursday. Friends extend sympathy to Mrs. Stroaner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne Democrat
J. H. Taber
Chriesman
Tom Stroaner
Cameron
Stroaner
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Beckerman
Talk To Council
Rockdale
Mayor Chambers
Athletic Club
WG Gillis
ITY
OLD Council
Wilkerson Bros
Overland
A. J. Walzel
Alliance
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