Liberty bond drive at Marak boosts Milam patriots
A Milam county Liberty Loan meeting in Marak, seven miles from Cameron, raised 4300 dollars in Liberty bonds. Rev Kacer spoke in Bohemian to rally support, with W G Gillis Judge John Watson and T F Hardy in attendance. Club officers highlighted loyalty, urged full participation at a Friday meeting and announced committee appointments.
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Milam County
Marak
Cameron
Kacer
J. T. Parma
Texas
America
Racer
W. G. Gillis
John Watson
T. F. Hardy
Womanless Wedding Planned for Red Cross Fund
A Milam county Red Cross committee announces a womanless wedding charity event for April 30 at 8:30 PM in the High School Auditorium. Admission is 25 cents, and the program is described as mysterious with details kept private. Proceeds support local Red Cross activities for servicemen.
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Milam County
Red Cross
Red Cross Fund
Local Attorney Commissioned as Army Intelligence Officer
A. L. Goodman, a city attorney, has been commissioned as an intelligence officer in the United States Army. He will serve in the Southern Division and plans to depart for Washington to receive his credentials before leaving the city.
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A. L. Goodman
Uncle Sam
Mrs Woodard Returns From Tayor and Lott Visit
Mrs Woodard came back last week from visiting her sisters in Taylor and Lott.
Fire at Vaughn Home Destroys Attic Among Shown Loss
On Tuesday at six o clock the home of H S Vaughn, owned by Mrs Willie Davis, partly burned. Origin unknown the fire began in the kitchen ceiling and spread through the attic. Firemen faced delays due to cars parked near fire plugs. Vaughn saved some belongings, but the burned items were total loss. Davis was away in San Antonio. loss and insurance details unavailable.
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H. S. Vaughn
Willie Davis
Vaughn
Davis
San Antonio
Mrs Saunders Attends Maccabees Meeting in Waco
Mrs W M Saunders of Waco arrives as a delegate to the Maccabees on Tuesday. She is sister in law to W C Saunders a member of the Herald force.
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W. M. Saunders
Waco
Maccabees
W. C. Saunders
Herald Force
War Savings Stamps drive grows in communities
County Superintendent J. F. Chadwick leads mobilization for the W S S campaign urging schools and towns to form societies. Reports show 110 Buckholts members with 21 War Stamps and 65 Thrift Stamps, plus rising activity at San Gabriel and Milano with local lodges investing heavily and planning contests to boost thrift.
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J. F. Chadwick
I. M. Rudi
Thorndale
Fay Maddox
Delphia Scott
Delphia
San Gabriel
J. O. Hughes
Buckholts School
Buckholts
Milano
Marlow Society
Butterfield
T. S. Henderson
Red Cross Benefit Play Beverly's Triumphs at High School
A Friday night benefit play titled Beverly's Triumphs in three acts will be staged at the High School Auditorium at 8 30 p m Admission is 10 cents for all attendees Proceeds go to the Red Cross authorities hope for strong community turnout.
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Red Cross
Beverly
P Hightower Visits Home From Camp Travis
P Hightower of Camp Travis and a former Cameron boy sits with friends during a visit. This is his first trip back since he entered service in October.
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Set. T. P. Hightower
Camp Travis
Cameron
Liberty Day Observed With Half Holiday in Cameron
The Cameron Commercial Club plans a noon to 3 pm half holiday on Friday April 26 to honor Patriotism and President Wilson. A train load of French war exhibits will be at the San Antonio and Aransas Pass depot in the afternoon and speeches are expected. the event is free to all.
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E. A. Flynn
Civic Improvement Committee
W. F. Paden
J. D. Hefley, Sr
Mr. Flynn
Jim Coleman
Sam Hearrell
McLane
Wilson
Red Cross
Cameron
W. W. Chambers
Cameron Commercial Club
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Maccabee's District Meeting Opens Women’s Benefit Rally
The Women’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees held an all day rally and school of instruction in Cameron led by Mrs Annie Poulson with D.S.C Laura Hart of San Antonio as guest of honor. 25 new members were initiated boosting Cameron’s total to 150. attendees included numerous ladies from Waco Lott Rockdale Rosebud and Rosebud area with a luncheon at Auditorium Hotel.
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Women’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees
Cameron Review
Annie Poulson
Laura B. Hart
San Antonio
Cameron
Jeff T. Kemp
Prudie Koch
Waco
Auditorium Hotel
Laura BR. Hart
D.S. C
Annie M. Poulson
D.S
Lott
A. T. Mann
Dorrah
Robi. Medlin
V. Harrison
H. B. Will
E. Tietz
W. A. Crawford
J. J. Schrade
Ernest Grundy
Bessie Lindsay
J. W. Martin
R. L. Funston
Winnie Usher
Dora Lee
W. Durham
W. Y., Stewart
W. M. Saunders
W. O. Laws
FE. D. Gress
W. A. Alexander
Bess Lambert
Minnie Hanna
J. M. Hammons
A. Gildersleeve
Dave Meers
Clara Schneider
Mrs Adams Visits Brother in Austin
Mrs. P. O. Adams spent last week in Austin staying at the home of her brother, A. W. Taber.
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P.O. Adams
Austin
A. W. Taber
Ferguson Speaks in Cameron on Liberty Loan Appeal
James E. Ferguson of Temple and Senator McGregor of Travis urged Milam county residents to support the Liberty Loan drive in Cameron. Ferguson referenced Edwin Hobby’s alleged preclosing purchases under the ten mile zone law and was introduced by local attorney W. A. Morrison.
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James E. Ferguson
Temple
Cameron
Court House
Ferguson
Liberty Loan
Senator McGregor
Travis County
Milam County
Mr. Ferguson
Waxahachie
Edwin Hobby
Hobby
Fort Worth
W. A. Morrison
Milam County Red Cross Weekly News Update
Milam County Red Cross reports monthly committee roles and officers including EK A R C, Flinn, Fisher, Baskin, and Blaylock. Sewing room to open at 1 pm. Bulletin urges strict hygiene for contagious diseases. garments must be laundered if exposed. knit goods may be soaked in gasoline or benzine. Mr Flinn clarifies guidance to members.
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Milam County
A. Flinn
R. P. Fisher
Oxsheer Smith
J. C. Joseph
B. B. Blaylock
Pearl Clements
Roy Baskin
J. KE. Watts
A. M. Lankford
Jeff T
Flinn
Cameron Colored School Canning Program Aids War Effort
Letter from A R Jefferson principal of Cameron Colored High School announces a 600 can per day canning setup run by Miss L E McCoy and Mrs C O Thompson. The school will can vegetables fruits corn and potatoes for Cameron citizens at low cost and starts a canning school for colored women on May 1 as war aid.
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A. R. Jefferson
Cameron Colored School
Cameron
Tex
Cameron Herald
Cameron Colored High School
L. E. McCoy
C. O. Thompson
Prairie View
Firemen Remembered for Charitable Gift
Fire Chief Monta Thomas receives a $25 check from Mrs. Wm. Jeter as thanks for Cameron fire department services after a wood shed burned. Firefighters will buy War Savings Stamps with the money and keep them in treasury.
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Monta Thomas
Wm. Jeter
Cameron Fire Department
Thorndale Drug Store Owner Visits Cameron
O F Weise of Thorndale spent Tuesday in Cameron visiting the Herald office and sharing a pleasant call. Weise runs the Red Cross Drug Store in Thorndale and has achieved notable success.
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O. F. Weise
Thorndale
Cameron
Herald Office
Weise
Red Cross
Edith Taber Visits Austin In Car Group
Miss Edith Taber of Austin arrived Wednesday with a party in a car. The brief social note records her city visit and accompanying attendees.
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Edith Taber
Austin
War relief drive seeks volunteers for dressings
A department urges strict adherence to sterile dressing rules for wounds of soldiers. It notes shipments of 1016 cotton pads and 140 winter shirts plus knit goods including 25 sweaters 50 socks 5 wristlets and 5 helmets. It calls for workers in both rooms as fighting continues and thanks contributors.
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Commercial Club
Lobt. McLane
T. N. Herring
J. Garrison
D. L. Wilson
G. T. Graves
F. C. Fahrendorf
S. A. Cottle
T. B. Wooten
W. S. S. Societies
J.F. Chadwick
Im. Rudi
Maccabee’s District Meeting
Jas. E. Ferguson
Court House Lawn
Red Cross News
Colored School
Kk, O. Flinn
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