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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1939
Page
1
A column by J. B. White weighs the recent prohibition vote and calls for strict law enforcement to realize the benefits of legalized control under the eighteenth amendment. It notes Texas Liquor Control Board efforts, urges cooperation from distributors, and cautions against cafe type outlets and improper sale practices.
Harrie D. Riley, a Kelley Field student flyer on a pursuit flight from Hammond, was forced to land near Cameron after running low on fuel. He circled the city for about 30 minutes, dropped flares, and landed at Frank McLerran field with help from locals. the craft sustained minor damage and Riley planned to return to San Antonio, with graduation from Kelley Field expected next month.
The Cameron Herald reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram asked Cameron to provide a brief sketch of the city to accompany a recently taken aerial photo. The image will appear in the Sun day Star-Telegram color section, bringing favorable publicity to Cameron.
Milam County spent about $651 on the prohibition election, far below the average county-wide cost of around $1000. County auditor Conn R. Issacs released figures noting economies in these elections and urging future ballots only when publicly demanded.
Officials disclose that the incoming grand jury will probe the death of 34 year old farmer J H McDonald found shot in the cab of his truck at the Cameron Hotel. Family suspects murder. police caution it may have been suicide after estrangement from his wife.
Rev. W. M. Cloyd of Waco has accepted the pastorate of the First Baptist church. He has served as district missionary for district 14 covering Waco and Hillsboro. The church voted to call him after his sermon on Faster Sunday, and he will assume duties within weeks replacing the resigning Rev. Vernon G. Miles. Dr. O. B. Herring has been supplying since Miles left.
A Tuesday blaze at the Esslinger Feed Store and Fr R Dunlap lumberyard caused massive damage with loss estimated at eighty percent of value. Firefighters led by Chief Thomas battled flames for over an hour. insurance coverage was incomplete for several damages.
The Herald plant museum will reopen in a few days featuring larger displays. About 40,000 Indian flint pieces boxed two weeks ago will return to cases. The J. B. White collection remains largely unseen since 1929, with discussions to move to Dallas and Brownwood institutions.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 PM for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Ruzicka of Corinth. The rites were conducted in the home by Rev Richey Methodist pastor. Interment followed in Corinth cemetery.
The Herald issues a correction for a last week engagement notice misreporting Miss Annie Vybiral and John Staas Jr. as engaged. A second notice requests correction and publishers state the announcement was in error and the couple are not engaged. News items must be signed by the sender to be published.
Cameron moves to require cafe dance halls that serve beer to close at midnight and stay shut until 6 am. An ordinance detailing penalties and conditions is anticipated, with City Marshal Gene Smith pledging strict enforcement to curb Liquor Control Law violations and private dance rooms.
The Cameron City Council on a Tuesday night designated The Cameron Herald as the official organ for the city. The term runs from April 15, 1939 to April 15, 1940.
Programs at St Monica's Church drew many attendees this week. The notice notes that children of St Monica's Parish will receive first communion next Sunday, April 23, and lists a series of offerings honoring Rev. Father Apel with songs and readings by various Michalka family members and parish groups.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Gibbs of Yar relston were Cameron visitors Monday.
A lone bandit robbed a Thorndale bank of about $1300 while assaulting assistant cashier Alvin Heintze. He fled in a 1987 Chevrolet after pistol whipping Heintze and taking cash from the vault. A bank customer waited outside after cashing a check. The robber retrieved his hat before fleeing south on Main Street.
Commissioners' Court received a government notice confirming approval of a contract bid. George Lane of Waco won the contract to re erect the town clock, expected to take about forty five days. The rebuilt clock will be electric, four faced, with the bell re installed to preserve the familiar chimes.
Belton Rotarians staged a Cameron Rotary Club first anniversary luncheon program with Tom Yarrell as toastmaster. The program featured Miss Thelma Robuck’s review of Shaw’s Bury the Dead and a Rotary address by Rev. Gracy Metcalf, highlighting Rotary’s global, nonsectarian, nonpolitical ethos and community role. Dr. Clifford Swift thanked Belton for ongoing support in Cameron’s inaugural year.
Mrs J L Burroughs 58 died at the family home near Maysfield after a long illness. She lived most of her life in Cameron County area and is survived by one sister, Mrs W W Booth of Tuscaloosa Alabama. Funeral held Friday at 10 at Little River Baptist Church with Rev Bailey of Maysfield Presbyterian officiating. Interment in Little River cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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