Man hit and killed on highway near Cameron
Clyde Dees 37 was struck while walking home near Ben Arnold Sunday night and died Monday afternoon. A suspect, P C Coleman, negro, confessed after Sheriff Kennedy’s investigation linking a Studebaker radiator cap and glass fragments to the hit and run death on Highway 77 north of Cameron. Dees survived by hospital care but suffered multiple injuries and died at 3 pm.
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Dees
South Texas
Ben Arnold
Elm Creek
A. G. Greer
Modest Pemberton
Waco
Clyde Oliver
Buckholts
Cameron Hospital
Max Kennedy
P. C. Coleman
R. M. Kennedy
Clyde Dees
Cameron
Coleman
Kennedy
Studebaker
Ou 1 Foun
J. B. White is referenced in this fragment with the phrase Ou 1 Foun, suggesting a brief item or caption. Further readable context is limited, leaving the exact event or roles unclear.
May Day Reflections on Motorists and Months of Spring
An essay contrasts women versus men drivers using insurance statistics while noting unknown factors like mileage and weather. It then shifts to May’s arrival, its uncertain origins, 31 days, and traditional May Day celebrations with Maypoles and school festivities.
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Maia
Tornado Devastates Quiet Valley Farm Near Tracy
A tornado struck The Sims farm in the San Gabriel valley near Tracy killing Annie Moore, 62, and her son Ira Johnson, 20. Several residents including Mrs. S. L. Hook were injured, Mexicans Isabell Masiel and Sam, 12, among the injured, plus eight others. Over 200 chickens died as four homes were destroyed, barns leveled, trees stripped. Annie Moore was found beneath the floor of her shanty, which was carried 50 feet from its blocks.
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Sims
San Gabriel River
Tracy
Annie Moore
Ira Johnson
S. L. Hook
Isabell Masiel
Sam
Let Us Honor Troop 62 Cameron Eight Year Anniversary
A tribute to Boy Scouts of America ideals and the Troop 62 in Cameron on its eighth anniversary. It celebrates scouts as future citizens who live by the motto On my Honor I Will Do My Best and honor the legacy from explorers and trailblazers in American scouting.
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Boy Scouts of America
America
Stephen F. Austin
Wilds of
Texas
Bowie
Boone
Austin and
Cody
Cameron
Yoe High Band to elect Sweetheart May 18
The Yoe High School Band launches a campaign to elect a Band Sweetheart on May 18. All girls in Yoe High during 1946 87 are eligible except band members. Nominations and votes are by simple first vote with ballot boxes at Yoe High Palace of Sweets New Cameron Drug Bluebonnet Cafe and Snake Drug Store.
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Yoe High
Palace of Sweets
New Cameron Drug
Bluebonnet Cafe
Snake Drug Store
Judge Jeff T Kemp Seeks Re election Milam County
Judge Jeff T Kemp announces re election to another term as Milam County Judge. He cites his record of faithful service, fiscal prudence, and efficient administration. The public notice urges readers to consider his prior work and continued leadership for the county.
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Jeff T. Kemp
Herald
Milam County
Kemp
Judge Kemp
Judyie Kemp
Gus Evans Declines Bid for County Judge
Cameron optometrist Gus Evans announces he will not run for County Judge. A former Justice of the Peace, Evans had been sought as a candidate and had planned to enter the primaries this summer but now finds it impossible. He thanks supporters for their assistance.
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Gus Evans
Cameron
Judge Evans
Mrs. Ellie Spaulding Buried in Liberty
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellie Spaulding age 46 of Cameron were held at Liberty on Monday. Interment followed in the Liberty Cemetery. She died at her Cameron home and was born and reared in the county, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Green.
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Ellie Spaulding
Cameron
Liberty
Liberty Cemetery
Benefit Dance At National Hall In Cameron
A benefit dance will be held at National Hall in Cameron on the night of April 30. Lincoln Mondrik announced the event and Joe Chapuran will bring his Smetana Orchestra from Omaha to provide music during the tour through the state.
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National Hall
Cameron
Lincoln Mondrik
Joe Chapuran
Smetana Orchestra
Omaha
Nebraska
Milam native elected Assistant Cashier at Citizens National Bank
Mr Nolte, Milam native and Ben Arnold raised, has been chosen Assistant Cashier of Citizens National Bank. He joined during the new building era and has risen rapidly in banking circles. The bank and friends offer congratulations on his promotion.
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Nolte
Citizens National Bank
Milam
Ben Arnold
Co. F. Nolte
Reverend Vernon Miles Accepts Cameron Baptist Pastorship
Reverend Vernon G Miles who has accepted the pastorate of the First Baptist church in Cameron was expected to arrive in the city Thursday from his recent charge in Iowa. He had announced he would leave Duquoin about May 1 and it was believed he would be in the pulpit here Sunday to preach.
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Vernon G. Miles
First Baptist Church
Cameron
City
Iowa
Miles
Duquoin
Czech Centennial Program Sunday in Milam County
Milam County Czech citizens plan a Sunday afternoon Centennial Entertainment at National Hall to raise funds for Czech day. Joe Slavik, Milan Falls counties Lodger president, issued invitations for a large Dallas centennial event on July 19 with an afternoon music program and 1:00 p.m. patriotic address. No political speeches will be given despite candidate invitations. Mrs. Boyd Wells of Austin visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Henderson.
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Milam County
National Hall
Centennial
Dallas
Joe Slavik
Milan
Falls Counties
Poultry Team Wins State Championship at A. M. College
Cameron Agriculture students led by BE D Parnell won the state poultry judging title at A M College. Louis Jurcak top scored 1053 to become all state, earning belt and buckle. The Cameron team scored 2856 and will represent Texas at the American Royal in Kansas City.
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Cameron Agriculture
Atudenty
A. & M. College
Universal Malls
Manuel
BE. D. Parnell
Yee High School
Tuesaday
Louis Jurcak
Texas
Cameron
Jurcak
Tiny Tego
Ray Mabry
Nolan Butler
The
Poultry and Egg Twain
Kansas City
America
Mr. Parnell
Cameron and Cameron county social notes splashed in week’s end
Cameron residents Patsy McGregor and exes Cameron visited the city with Julian Freeman at the Austin Hotel for a council dance with Jimmy Watson’s orchestra. Helen Flinn and Harriett Flinn toured Cameron, John Atkinson joined Patsy McGregor for a Delta Tau Delta picnic, and Charles Stall attended a Phi Gamma Delta party. Hardin Pollard left Saturday for a ten day Band Centennial Trip after beating strong rivals. John Atkinson plans a Dallas visit.
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Julian Freeman
City Council
Austin
Jimmy Watson
Helen
Harriett Flinn
Cameron
John Atkinson
Patsy McGregor
Delta Tau Delta
Hardin Pollard
Hardin
Democratic Convention Notes in Cameron and Milam County
Democratic precinct Presidential primaries set for May 2 in Milam County under Judd G Davis. County convention to meet in Cameron on May 4 to name delegates for the state convention. Roosevelt administration approval noted in the readable lines.
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Milam County
Judd G. Davis
Chaseway
Cameron
Roosevelt
Yar
Sanders to Lead Market Department at Hickman and Bailey
Sanders formerly with Alvin Matula Grocery has taken a position at the Hickman and Bailey Grocery Camerst'a honest grocery store. He will oversee the Market department and promises the best products. The Presbyterian church boys held a weiner roast at Wilson Ledbetter Park with Rev Acrey and A W Rettig in attendance.
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Sanders
Hickman & Bailey
IS. EB. Sanders
Alvin
Matula Grocery
Hickman and Bailey Grocery
The
Presbyterian Church
Wilson-Ledbetter Park
Nabours Seeks Re election for Milam County Clerk
Homer Nabours announces bid for re election as Milam County Clerk in the Democratic primary on Saturday July 25 1936. He asks voter support citing record of service and plans to meet with voters across Milam County emphasizing courtesy and accommodation in his tenure.
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Homer Nabours
Milam County
Nabours
Wallace Rudder Seeks Milam County Clerk Nomination
Wallace T. Rudder announces as a Democratic candidate for Milam County Clerk subject to the July 25 1936 primary. A lifelong resident he cites farm business experience and local ties pledging support from friends across the county to qualify him to serve the people.
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Wallace T. Rudder
Milam County
Rudder
Wines Featured in Cameron Package Store Advertising
Cameron Package Store advertises wines and liquors with low prices. Owned by Cameron-born Jack Owings, Sr, the store boasts large stocks and plans advertising as a permanent policy of the business.
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Cameron Package
Liquour
Jack Owings
Cameron
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J. B.white
BY C. W. Gjedde
Jeff T Kemp
R. Spaulding
Alvin Nolte
Vernon Miles
Boyd Wells
T. &. Henderson
By Henriet Hepley
Charles and
Trevall
Phi Gamma Delta
Jack Arriett
Democrat
Wallace Rudder
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