Presbyterians Hold Meeting at Cameron
The Central Texas Presbytery opened at the Cameron Presbyterian church with Rev. H. G. Kenney delivering the opening sermon. Rev. Silk of Austin was chosen moderator as delegates and ministers from area churches gathered for sessions on pastoral evangelism and missions with Dr. Red of Waco among visiting historians. The group planned further discussions and a noon Thursday close, with Cameron homes hosting visitors.
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Central Texas
Marlin
Presbytery
Red
Waco
Cameron Homes
Ang
Lions Entertain Women With Annual Club Program
Lions from Bryan entertained the Lions and wives at the Methodist church on Tuesday evening. Wm. Cobb led the program with his editor son of the Bryan Eagle assisting. Mrs. Hale of Bryan read, Miss Wiley played piano, and Prof. Berkman of A and M spoke on botany. Prof. Mayo of A and M spoke on the Psycho analysis of the Conservative and Liberal Mind. A committee of O. M. Smith H. M. Hefley and W. Newton was appointed to arrange next month’s entertainment.
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Gameron Lions
Bryan
Methodist Church
Wm. Cobb
Berkman
A. and
M. College
Thomas Mayo
O. M. Smith
H. M. Hefley
W. ©. Newton
Dynamite accident at Milano injures man on ladder
Sam Taylor Jr., 20, was badly hurt when a dynamite charge exploded prematurely in a well near Milano on Monday. He was blown about ten feet, fell back into the well, and was rescued. He remains in Cameron hospital with a serious leg wound and a broken arm but is expected to survive.
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Sam Taylor, Jr
Cameron Hospital
Milano
Taylor
Coleman-Eplen
Cameron Aldermen Inducted as Trigg and Rogers Retire
Aldermen Sam McDermott E L Brod and Logan Green were sworn in Tuesday at 3 pm while W O Trigg and Wm Rogers left office after short terms. A speed limit of eight miles per hour for trains across Cameron was approved with signals to be installed if railroads comply. City officials announced new committees for the next year and J C Joseph was named secretary treasurer in Brown’s absence.
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Sam McDermott
E L. Brod
Logan Green
W. O. Trigg
Wm. R. Rogers
Cameron
Triggs
Rogers
J. C. Joseph
Brown
Joseph
Bond
City Officials Inspect Dairies and Drainage for Mosquito Control
City Marshal Slocomb led a recent inspection of dairies and drainage to curb the mosquito menace. He recommended better sanitation practices, with Dr. A.58. Epperson, the city health officer, accompanying him. A unified sanitation policy is expected to be adopted.
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Slocomb
A. 58
Epperson
Mayor Names Revised City Committees After Alderman Josiph Resigns
The mayor names new panels for Street and Alleys Finance Fire Water and Light Purchasing Taxation Police Petitions and Complaints Ordinance and Sanitary Regulations with L Green Ernest Brod S H McDermott J C Joseph J B White Logan Green and others filling chair and member roles following J C Josiph's resignation to become secretary.
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J. C. Josiph
L. Green
Ernest Brod
S. H. McDermott
J. C. Joseph
J. B. White
Logan Green
J.C. Joseph
City plans improvements for slaughterhouse and dairies
Marshal Slocomb said the slaughterhouse and several dairies require improvements. He noted summer months will raise demand for better sanitation and the city will likely take all necessary steps soon.
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Slocomb
Sumer
Petition for Cameron street lighting filed by residents
Mrs Kathyrn Robbins and Homer Mc Lane petition Cameron city for street lights near their homes. The Council referred the request to the Water Lights and Fire Committee, chaired by Mr McDermott, with action expected in a few days.
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Wee City
Kathryn Robbins
Homer McLane
Cameron
Committee On
McDermott
Father blamed as deputy in 1876 Milam County mob story
Brownsville man Robert E. Green recalls a deputy named Robert B. Green as his father in Judge Kemp’s Milam County burning story told by observer John Baldridge. Green notes such articles spark strong historical interest and memory.
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Robert E. Green
Brownsville
Cameron
Herald Office
Jeff T. Kemp
John Baldridge
Milam County
Baldridge
Mr. Green
Robert B. Green
City Looks to Light Public Square With New Arrangements
City officials seek to illuminate the public square and plan to implement lighting arrangements to brighten the area. Public discussions aim to improve safety and evening visibility for residents and visitors.
Agreement Reaches County to Restore Street Lights
An accord with the county allows lights to be turned back on while the underground system is repaired. Electricians say the fault has caused a short and the pavement cannot be disturbed to that extent.
Pythian Order to Initiate 50000 Candidates in May
Supreme Chancellor announces a tribute by more than six thousand lodges of the Knights of Pythias Milwaukee Wisconsin. A class of candidates will be initiated between May 2 and 14 with over 50,000 expected. An educational movement will supply each lodge a speaker for the initiatory convention from Supreme or Grand Lodge officers or past members.
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Milam Lodge No. 125
Knights of Pythias
Jake Posey
Richard 8. Witte
Milwaukee
Wis
Supreme Lodge
Jake Pogey Annomend
C. E. Porterfield
J. P. Love
Wm. Baskin
M. G. Cox
Chas. Nabours
Ada Belle
Samuel L. Trabue
Military Department
Insurance Department
Order
Supreme Domain
Pythian Order
Grand Lodge
Prizes for Gardens Offered in Cameron
The Cameron Business and Professional Women offer prizes totaling 17.50 for the best gardens judged May 10 through 15. First prize 10, second 5, third 2.50. Call Miss Rose Rischar at Cameron Hospital to enter with name and address.
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Rose Rischar
Cameron Hospital
Cameron
World ministers urged to preach experience over dogma
Rev. H. G. Kenney told delegates at the Central Texas Presbytery assembly that the world seeks a message with meaning. He urged less dogma and more inspiration from experience and the Golden Rule, noting sermons on theology outnumbered those on the rule by far.
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Kenney
Christ
Mike Coleman to Direct Cameron Chevrolet Company
C. E. Coleman buys Mike Coleman Chevrolet Franchise to operate under the Mike Coleman Chevrolet Company in Cameron starting May 1. Joe Middleton T. B. Key and W. C. Hickman will remain with the firm as active staff and management joins Coleman from Hefley Theaters.
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Mike Coleman
Cameron
Noted Fiddler to Play in Houston for Old Time Dances
Sixty four years ago a boy sat on a box as Confederate soldiers danced. Uncle Mike James of Houston, a famed local fiddler, will perform for the old square dance scene in the Woman's Club panorama at City Auditorium Friday night with John Henry Kirby calling. Tickets at Sweeney Jewelry Store.
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Mike” James
Houston
Mike
KPRC
Woman's Club
City Auditorium
John Werley Injured When Horse Fell Near Drug Company
John Werley sustained two broken bones in his left foot when a horse fell with him Monday afternoon in front of the New Cameron Drug Company. He was taken to the hospital and then home. He is resting poorly but expected to recover. friends regret the injury yet anticipate a full return to health.
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John Werley
New Cameron Drug Company
Keith Returns from Frigidaire Convention in Dayton
H C Keith came back from Dayton Ohio after ten days at the eleventh annual Frigidaire and Delco Light Convention. The second day’s business totaled 3826000 dollars. This marks his third convention trip as a top selling star.
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H. C. Keith
Dayton
Ohio
Frigidaire and Delco Light Corporation
Keith
Wrecking St. Monica’s Church After Fire
St. Monica’s church is being dismantled after a recent fire. Parish planners consider a new modern brick building and expect quick construction once debris removal is complete.
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St. Monica’s
Men of Cameron invite hear Judge W C Davis at Baptist church
Invitations go to more than 200 Cameron men to hear Judge W C Davis of Bryan at the Baptist church Sunday morning at 9 41. The class and committee plan telephone invitations, with song service led by Mr Black. New pupils enroll as names listed. Mother's Day address by Rev L J Power at 9 45 a m. May enlistment closes.
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Cameron
W. C. Davis
Bryan
The
Baptist Church
Judge Davis
Clays
F. B. Cable
P. S. Graves
Black
Davis
Geo, Banzhaf
Ralph Head
J. L. Denson
L. L. Blaylock
Mr. Edminston
John House
Jack Henderson
W. H. Menefee
Walter Lucas
Hickman
Frank Brock
L. J. Power
Methodist Church
Moody
Cable
Extension trip to College Station invites club members and families
Farm and home demonstration agents announce a Thursday April 28 trip for club members farmers and families to College Station to learn about extension work. Depart Court House square at 7 a.m. arrive by 10 a.m. program planned and return by 4 p.m. Bring picnic basket or lunch at the Mess Hall Minnie V Bartholomew and Geo Banzhaf urge community representation and car arrangements.
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Is Club
College Station
Court House Square
Minnie V. Bartholomew
Geo, Banzhaf
Tom Connolly to Visit Cameron Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Congressman Tom Connolly of Marlin will visit Cameron Lodge between May 2 and 14 as Supreme Representative of the Knights of Pythias Texas. The likely visit date is May 2 for the lodge meeting and enrostment of a class to honor Supreme Grand Chancellor Richard Witte, with a committee named by Jake Posey.
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Tom Connolly
Marlin
The
Knights of Pythias
Texas
Cameron Lodge
Freeman
Fred Weary
Mr. Connoly
Richard Witte
Ff Committee
Jake Posey
Mrs. Ryan and Family Visit Relatives in Elevation
Mrs. John Ryan and her son Robert Sloan with daughter Helen traveled to Elevation this week to visit relatives.
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John Ryan
Robert Sloan
Helen
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Bryan Lions Club
Knights Pythias
Robert FE. Green
Richard S. Witte
H. G. Kenney
Presbyterian
Presbytery Assembly
Chevrolet CO
Chevrolet
C. E. Coleman
H.C. Keith
Frigidaire Convention
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