Health Unit Arrives in Cameron Milam County
Milam County moves toward a Health Unit in Cameron after city council and commissioners court vote to cooperate. A licensed physician director, sanitary engineer, and clerk will reside in Cameron as part of a state and federal sponsored program to boost public health locally. Dan Tyson confirms favorable action and early installation plans.
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Milam County
Commissioners Court
Cameron
Dan Tyson
Truman Ditto Shot at Eagles Nest Club in Robertson County
Truman Ditto of Gause was shot at the Eagles Nest night club near Brazos Bridge in Robertson County. He was wounded through the lungs and right leg by a .45 caliber pistol and is listed in critical condition at Cameron Hospital. Hearne officers reportedly arrested a man named Hodge in connection with the shooting.
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Truman Ditto
Gause
Cameron Hospital
Eagle’s Nest
Robertson County
Brazos Bridge
R. M. Kennedy
Daily Herald
Ditto
Hearne
Hodge
Rains
J E Johnson Back at Work After Illness
Architect J E Johnson, confined to his home for two weeks, was able to visit his office for a few hours Friday. He suffered a wrenched back while working on a home and has endured a hard spell. friends hope he soon spends his full time at the office.
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J. E. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Roosevelt Wins In Presidential Poll
Roosevelt won the Herald poll with 95 votes to Garner's 51, about a two to one margin. The survey aims to gauge public sentiment for upcoming precinct primaries and delegate selection. The final tally adds Ray ONeill with 5 votes and notes other candidates with small totals. In local news, Mr. and Mrs. O A Beeker and son Wesley shopped in Cameron and attended a movie.
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John Nance Garner
Herald
Garner
Ray O’neill
James A. Farley
Jesse H. Jones
Robert Taft
Ohio
Hull
Ee Ray O'Neill
Taft
Lon Smith 78 Quits Rail Commission
Chairman Lon A. Smith of the Texas Railroad Commission says he will not seek re election this summer and will retire after his term ends. A veteran public servant, he began teaching at 17 in Rusk County and served in the House State Senate and as comptroller before joining the commission in 1925. Ernest O. Thompson recently announced candidacy for Congress from the Amarillo district.
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A. Smith
Texas Railroad Commission
The
Herald Today
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Texas
Rusk
House of Representatives
State Senate
Railroad Commission of Texas
Ernest O. Thompson
Congress
Amarilo
Commission
Victoria Oxenford Dies in Houston
Miss Victoria Oxenford dies suddenly in Houston at a niece’s home. Her funeral is set for 9 a.m. Saturday at St Monica's Church with Rev. George J Duda. burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. She was longtime Cameron resident and former staff member of the Cameron Enterprise.
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Victoria Oxenford
Houston
Cameron
Leland Green Undertaking Company
C. E. Gaston
St. Monica’s Church
George J. Duda
Oak Hill Cemetery
Green Funeral Home
Miss Oxenford
John C. Oxenford
J. D. Eplen
England
John C. Oxenford, Jr
Navasota
Cameron Enterprise
Dallas
School To Close Vogelsang Community Exercises
Vogelsang community closes school with closing exercises on the night of April 2. Public invited to attend.
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Vogelsang
Cameron Area Weather Outlook Warmer End of Cold Spell
For Cameron and vicinity the forecast calls for cloudy skies and rising temperatures, signaling the end of the cooler spell. Expect gradual warming over the next several days with no precipitation indicated.
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Cameron
Vicinity
Precinct Conventions Set for May 4 in Milam County
Milam County holds precinct presidential primaries on Saturday May 4 with preparation on April 27 when the Democratic Executive Committee meets in Cameron. The county convention meets May 7 to elect delegates to the State Convention. Judd G Davis resigns as chairman with a new leader to be chosen in July.
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Milam County
Cameron
John B. Henderson
John C. Andres
Commissioners Court
Judd G. Davis
Yardley Dies in St Louis After Visit With Sons
R F Yardley 83 longtime Ben Arnold resident died suddenly Sunday at his son Finley's home in St Louis. He had moved to Milam County years ago to manage the Crenan ranch and later ran a grocery and served as postmaster of Ben Arnold before retiring. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the First Methodist Church in Ben Arnold with Green Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by three sons Finley and Will of St Louis Noel of Bryan and two daughters Rena near Dallas and Annie a Nacogdoches teacher.
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Jen Arnold
Finley
St. Louis
Milano
Ben Arnold
First Methodist Church
Green Funeral Home
Will Yardley
Noel Yardley
Bryan
Rena
Dallas
Annie Yardley
Nacogodo
Milam Pioneer Is Buried Tuesday
W F Miller longtime Milam County resident died near Rockdale Monday April 22 in his 90th year. The Millerton native born October 19 1850 will be buried Tuesday afternoon with Masonic honors. He is survived by his widow and children.
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W.F. Miller
Milam County
Rockdale
Mr. Miller
Millerton
Lou Miller
Cameron Court House
Rogers Company
Victor Wimberly Files Candidacy for Milam County Treasurer
Milam County citizen Victor Wimberly announces his candidacy for county treasurer with a July 27 1940 primary. He cites long residence in Milam, experience, and a pledge to serve without extra costs, seeking voter support amid a record of local service and steady county progress.
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Victor Wimberly
Milam County
Wimberly
Milano
Mr. Wimberly
Rotarians hear district convention impressions in Cameron
Cameron Rotary Club members report on the District No 130 convention in Temple with John C Andres giving a convention summary and Dr Clifford Swift and P W Davis sharing impressions. The group paused a resolution to cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce for a summer recreation program at the high school. EF White of Tyler attended the luncheon.
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Rotary
No. 130
Cameron
EF. White of
Tyler
George Diver Visits Cameron on Business
George Diver of Rockdale was in Cameron on a business visit Tuesday, meeting local contacts and touring facilities.
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George Diver
Rockdale
Cameron
Church Women to Host May Day Luncheon
Cameron Council of Church Women invites Milam County women to a May 2 luncheon at Mrs. Cato's Cafe in Cameron. The national event, theme What Do Ye More Than Others, highlights local and global Christian woman efforts among thousands nationwide.
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Cameron Council of Church Women
Milam County
Cato
Cameron
J.P. Love
Aetna Smith
W. G. Harsha
Conn Miller
Stanley Swift
W. A. Bonds
W. G. Ciltis
Ben Winfield
Nazis Chase British In Norway Victory
British forces and Norwegian towns are reported under pressure as German troops push through Norway while parties in the U S discuss future war strategies. King Haakon is said to be eluding capture amid snow and distant clashes.
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Rainbow
Nar
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Scandinavia
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Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Straits of Gibraltar
Britain
Italy
Moscow
Russia
Cylt
United States
Japan
Far East
Admiral Taussig
Champ Clark
Missouri
Last Day to File for Ballot Approaching June 15
The Daily Herald notes June 15 is the final date for county and precinct officers to file for the ballot. District candidates face different deadlines depending on district size, with June 3 for multi county districts. Candidates may file by mailing an affidavit to the county chairman or by appearing in person to complete a form.
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Daily Herald
Band Parents Win Permit to Use School Gym Floor
Cameron high school band parents association won permission from the school board to use the ground floor of the high school gymnasium for an entertainment on Tuesday night. A prior request for a community party on the same floor was denied. The group, long credited with building the band’s reputation in Texas, urged renewed access and was granted a hearing at a board meeting on Wednesday.
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Band Parents Association
Citzens
Cameron
Beat
Texas
Board to Liberalize Gym Use for Public Groups
The school board plans a more liberal policy allowing broader access to the gymnasium beyond athletics. The second story room will be insufficient for crowds, so the ground floor space will open to other school groups. Citizens praise shared use of public property and its improvements.
Mrs Walter Marek Visits in Cameron
Mrs Walter Marek of Burlington paid a social call in Cameron on Thursday. She was received by local residents and toured the town during her visit.
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