Cameron and area residents gather for family visits and milestones
Local Cameron community members visit from Houston Gause and Dallas. Elenor and Melissa O Neal plan work and teaching roles in Rosebud San Marcos and Port Arthur. Celebrations include Dr and Mrs Reed’s fiftieth anniversary with 200 guests at Rogers lawn. Other notes cover hospital stays family visits and teachers heading to summer break or return to schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Rogers
Louise Green
State University
Miss Rogers
Port Arthur
Miss Green
Cameron School
Will Thomas
Rogers
W. E. H. Reed
Reed
Cameron
Holland
Austin
Maggie McCown
Milam County
Local Social Roundup Highlights Milam County Ties
Houston visitors J V Mwek and family departed after brief stays with the Clements Marek and Kolba households on North Elm. Amos Marek spent time in Temple while others from Cameron joined relatives in Temple and Marlin. A 110 pound Stone Mountain watermelon from Red Riley near Cannon Snap drew local attention and a five dollar seed value. Gladys Lyles visited Cameron as a former resident and relative of Maj. R. Lyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Mwek
Houston
Bob Clements
F. R. Marek
F. R. Kolba
North Elm
F. Kk. Kolba
Marek
Red Riley
Cannon Snap
Stone Mountain
Mr. Riley
Milam County
George Childress Jr Spent Week in Brownwood
George Childress Jr. spent last week in Brownwood for undisclosed reasons, with local observers noting his visit. No further details were provided about the purpose or activities during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Childress Jr
Brownwood
Denton Woman Guests at Jeter Home and Nearby Visits
Mrs A F Evers of Denton sister of Mrs Roy Jeter is a guest in the Jeter home. Mr and Mrs Joe McClurkan and baby of Beaumont are also guests. Miss Bessie Dunham deputy county clerk visits with Mrs Madora Letcher then returns to Dallas with her niece Miss Aetna Swith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Estill
Dallas
T. S. Henderson
Hamilton Bonnet
Baby
Evansville, Ll
Mrs. T
Henderson
Bonnet
Harriet Henderson
Clara Thomas
Mes
Wharton
A. F. Evers
Denton
Roy Jeter
Jeter
Joe McClurkan
Beaumont
Bessie Dunham
Madora Letcher
H. F. Smith
Aetna Swith
E. F. Sullivan Sr
Navasota
Bill Parma
Cameron
Mrs Oxsheer Smith Heads to Gardiner for Summer Visit
Mrs Oxsheer Smith departed Thursday for Gardiner Maine to spend the rest of the summer with her mother Mrs Charles F Swift.
Largest 112 pound watermelon displayed at Chris' Cafe
The Waco Times Herald front page notes a 112 lb watermelon raised by Red Riley near Hoyte is the largest brought to Waco. Riley jokes on even bigger melons but says a watermelon must be red. Also updates on Viaow Matula passing the State Board of Pharmacy exam and local visits from Cameron and Tyler residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Times Herald
Chris
Waco
Red Riley
Near Hoyte
Riley
Viaow Matula
State Board of Pharmacy
Mr. Matula
Geo. A. Thomas Drug Store
Cameron
Milam County School Census Completes Report
Milam County completes 1932 38 school census listing 8145 white and 2769 colored pupils totaling 10914. County operates 12 school buses transporting 800 children daily. Kathryn K Robbins reports 222 teachers with elementary white salaries 690 and high school 945. Negro teachers 418 with 44 rural Negro teachers. Most teachers hold college based certificates. five hold second class elementary and two second class high school certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
State Department of Education
Eaire
Kathryn K. Robbins
Former Cameron Man Dies in Waco Sunday
Cecil Westmoreland, 32, died at Baptist hospital in Waco after an extended illness Sunday. Funeral held at Columbia Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Thorn and Drs. Stout OHerrop officiating. Interred Oak Wood cemetery. Fidille Lodge 1127 A F and A M active at graveside. Survived by wife Vivian, daughter Joan, parents and one brother. Cameron attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Westmoreland
Baptist Hospital
Waco
Columbia Avenue Baptist Church
F. B. Thorn
Arthur Stout
J. K. O'Herrop
Oak Wood
Fidille Lodge
A. M
How Black-Draught Holds its Popularity
An advertisement touts Thedford's Black-Draught as a low cost laxative made from medicinal plants. It emphasizes affordability, light packaging, and prompt relief from constipation and related symptoms like headache and biliousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thedford
Aged Confederate Soldier William Lindsey Dies at Home
William Lindsey, aged 93, longtime Texas resident and Confederate veteran, died Tuesday at his home near Maysfield after years of farming life. Funeral held at Little River Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Bailey and Rev. Hill officiating. Interment in Little River Cemetery. Survived by wife, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Evergreen wreath from Jeff Rogers Chapter A. D. C. laid on the grave. Green Brothers handled arrangements. pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lindsey
Avour
Maysfield
Little River Baptist Church
Henry Bailey
Presbyterian Church
Hill
Little River Cemetery
Mr. Lindsey
Georgia
Texas
Jeff Rogers
A. D.C. Vo
Green Brothers
Mr. Morris
Hubert Phipps
Troy Cooper
Willard Cooper
W. C. Freeman
John Thweatt
Reverend Acrey Returns to Lead Services at First Presbyterian
Pastor O C Acrey resumed duties at the First Presbyterian Church after a vacation, filling both morning and evening pulpits. Congregation size was large for morning worship with many visitors at the evening service. Dan Tyson sang the solo God Is Above the Night at the morning hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Acrey
First Presbyterian Church
God
Dan Tyson
Modest Pimberton Undergoes Tonsil Operation
Modest Pimberton of the New Cameron Drug Company underwent a tonsil operation this week and is improving nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modest Pimberton
New Cameron Drug Company
Four Room House For Rent Near High School
Advertisement offers a four room house for rent near the high school with modern conveniences. Contact C. P. Wilkerson for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Wilkerson
Help Wanted for Rawleigh Products in Milano Texas
Wanted reliable man 25 to 50 to supply Rawleigh products in South Milam County. Other localities available. Surety contract required. Company furnishes everything but the car. Good profits for hustlers. Write W. T. Rawleigh Company Memphis Tenn or see Chas Williams Milano Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawleigh
Milam County
W. T. Rawleigh Company
Memphis
Tenn
Chas
Williams
Milano
Texas
Notice of Non Responsibility for Credit Charge
Notice states the writer will not be responsible for credit charged unless arranged personally. Signed EF B. Lovice.
Found Small Leather Spectacle Case with Receipts
A small leather spectacle case containing receipts or automobile registrations and transfers was found. The finder may claim it by paying the indicated fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finc.er
Wanted to Buy Cattle and Hoges by R B Rylander
R B Rylander advertises desire to purchase cattle and hogs. Contact via phone number 220 for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Rylander
Last Week To Make School Transfers
The week beginning July 25th is the last week for making transfers of students in the office of the County Superintendent. No transfers can be made by the County Board whether the child is in elementary or high school grades. Parents must act in the few remaining days in July to ensure proper district transfer before August 1 and state apportionment responsibilities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. T. Parma
Cameron, Texas
T. E. Johnson
J. A. Ely
Gause
Elenor O'Neal
Rosebud
Elbert O’neal
Melissa B. O'Neal
San Marcos
Mozelle Bigbee
Edwin Bigbee
Lake Charles
Sam Deer
Southern Pacific
Kathryn Robbins
A. and M. College
Gladys Davis
Lois
Ruby Robbins
Kathryn
Will Ross
Cole Ross
Salem
Mort Lyles
New York City
Lee Lyles
Mrs. Daley
Temple
M. M. Johnson
Rube Johnson
Roland Merrill
Will M. Ray
Jayden Hays
Brownsville
Joe Mohler
Los Angeles
Calif
Amos Marek
Ladis Marex
Ladis Jr
F. A. Marex
Olga
H. Holzhouer
Bigbee
Ruby Lingert
Citizens National Bank
Rockdale
Leland Green
Leland Jr
Mary Ann
Marlin
J. P. Gott
P. J. Connally
Milton
Cinco
Clarence Schaudies
Pauline
Mary Alice
Mercedes
Andy Green
Gladys Lyles
Impasas
Jeff T. Kemp
Miss Lyles
Maj. R. Lyles
Our Store
Dusek
J. K. Freeman
Glenn Flinn
Tyler
BE. A. Flinn
Glenn
Minnie Wohlleb
Milam
Mary Mondrik
R. B. Rylander
EF. B. Lovice
Wallace Guthrie
National Hall
Steve Salach and Orchestra
Lalla Meyers Millinery
Beauty Shop
Voters of Commissioners
H. A. Fuchs
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