Balanced farming in Milam County urged by dairying shift
The Milam County call argues for diversified farming centered on dairy milk and cream. It cites local milk plants and cream stations, urges crop rotation and livestock integration, and cites A M College principles to boost year round income and soil fertility. It urges contacting the chamber dairy specialist or county agents for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Borden Company
Waco
Carnation Co
Schulenberg
Tyler, Marshall and Paris
Round Rock
Milam County
West Texas
South Central
East Texas
A. & M. College
New Farm Relief Board
Europe
Chamber of Commerce
Missionary Society Set To Meet At Mrs Loviek’s
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church met at Mrs. W P Woolley’s home with Mrs Martin Kilian leading the Bible lesson. Next Monday afternoon the Missionary Society will meet with Mrs F E B Loviek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
W. P. Woolley
Martin Kilian
the Missionary Society
FE. B. Loviek
Man Beaten to Death in Santa Fe Grocery Store
Josef Pavalak 67 was found slain in his grocery near the Santa Fe freight wharf after noon Tuesday. Antonio Hernandez 20, a Peru native, confessed to the killing stating he wanted money for a car. Dominigo Vega tied to the incident but no other evidence links him. The hammer blows left four fatal wounds, and $198.15 was stolen from the cash drawer and suspect pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josef Pavalak
Santa Fe
Blaylock
Antonio Hernandez
Peru
Maysfield
Will Vaughn
Guy Pope
Joe Richter
Hearne
Hernandez
Jack Lewis
Domingo Vega
Vega
Seon
W. H. Lindsey
Armour Packing Company
Pavalak
J. H. DuBois
Magnolia Petroleum Company
J. M. Ralston
Ater
Coleman-Eplen Company
Galveston
M. M. Johnson
Joe Lee Wins in Ten Inning Thriller
Rogers defeat Satin four to five in ten innings. Hodge led Rogers with two hits and two runs scored as Rogers and Satin traded scores through eight. In the tenth Rogers produced two runs on Beans and Hodge, while Satin plated one but could not rally with two on and two out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lee
Rogers
Satin Boys
Satin
Hodge
Young
Beans
Ledbetter
Sumrell
Kostick
Farrow
Ling
Laughlin
Rovers
McElroy
Adams
Frances Fourqurean Entertained Here
Miss Frances Fourqurean of San Marcos who visited Miss Foldine Rylander was hosted by Mrs. Grady Stidham. Guests enjoyed 42 games, iced watermelon, then a skating rink trip and carnival. Attendees included Rylander and Laurita Evans among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Fourqurean
San Marcos
Foldine Rylander
Grady Stidham
Fourqureau
Rylander
Laurita Evans
Allene Owen
Imogene Sapp
Annette Ryan
Dorothy Lesovsky
Gladys Jewel Copus
Marjorie Dusek
Nancy Rea Slocomb
Mary McDermott
Cora Barmore
August Sale Announcement at New Cameron Drug
The New Cameron Drug Company announces an August money saving sale with Rexall products. The sale is described as one of the year’s most attractive merchandising events and will draw interest. The store has been redecorated and is now very attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Drug Company
Rexall
Hamiltons Visit Texans in Two-Week Tour
Mr and Mrs Edwin Hamilton of Vinton Iowa stay with Mr and Mrs Roy Law then travel to Houston to visit Mr and Mrs Tom Law for a two week period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Hamilton
Vinton
Iowa
Roy Law
Houston
Tom Law
Man slain with hammer as investigation follows
A man died after being beaten with a ball end hammer. Witnesses saw the assailant flee toward the Rylander farm, then east to Hearne road where he was captured and confessed. District attorney Lewis and the grand jury timing are noted. a Mexican statement is in Lewis’s possession. Funeral for Josef Pavalak held with burial in Catholic cemetery. he was born in Austria March 19 1862 and survived by son Kim, sister Mrs. Tomasek, and brother Maritine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rylander
Hearne
Lewis
Watson
Josef Pavalak
Coleman Eplen
St. Monica's Catholic Church
Father Apel
Pall
Julius Sustek
Jerzy Mikula
F. A. Marek
Albert Matocha
John Zalesky
Vince Lessikar
Austria
Sam Harrell Produces First New Bale Here
Sam Harrell, of Jones Prairie, produced Cameron's first 1929 cotton bale. He brought 1475 pounds of seed cotton to the R. L. Batte electric gin and a 492 pound lint bale was produced at 5 p.m. on Monday July 29. Harrell received a cash premium from Frank Brock, gin manager, for marketing the first bale. The area expects more new crop bales as hot dry weather accelerates cotton opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Harrell
Cameron
Harrell
R. L. Batte
Frank Brock
Jones Prairie
West Defeats Sharp to Clinch Pennant in Central Texas League
West captures the Waco Times Herald trophy for the fourth straight time in the central Texas semi pro league by beating Sharp Shooters in a Sunday doubleheader at Cameron's Lawlees Green Memorial field. West finished 23-2 in 25 games. Burr started and wobbled, seven first inning runs, Hodge lasted six, Alford allowed three more as West pulled away in the sixth and eighth. The second game, seven innings by agreement, saw West score three in the first and four in the second to seal the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Burr Wee
Uomore
Hodge
Sharp
Alford
Federated Mission Societies Meet At Baptist Church
The Federation of Missionary Societies held its regular quarterly meeting at the Baptist church on Tuesday at four o clock. Mrs Triggs led the program with hymn singing and a devotional by Mrs R H Davis. A county nurse plan discussion followed and supporters pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Missionary Societies
Baptist Church
W. ©. Triges
R. H. Davis
Wilson Gunn
Bess DuBois
Scott
W. G. Gillis
Triggs
County Council
Cook
Rockdale
J. P. Love
Religious Education
Burnetts Attend Memphis Funeral of Mrs Clara Gann
Mr and Mrs John Burnett of Memphis visited last week to attend the funeral of Mrs Clara Gann the mother of Mrs Burnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burnett
Memphis
Mrs. Burnett
Clara Gann
Mondrik Brothers Add Kelly Springfield Tires to Stock
Mondrik Brothers announce receipt of a full line of Kelly Springfield tires and tubes and have become Cameron’s local agency. The firm will stock all sizes and offer these tires to car owners as durable performers in all road tests. Manager Mr Kahler notes the popular high grade tire is now available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondrik Brothers
Kelly-Springfield
Cameron
Kahler
Mondrik Bros
Judge Gillis Hosts Evening Card Tourn at Home
Hon Graham Gillis entertained seven tables with 42 players last Friday night. Roy Law and Monta Thomas each won seven of nine games. Thomas won the cut. Ben Atkinson had three games. Mrs Gillis served fruit punch and afterwards brick ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Gillis
Roy Law
Monta Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Ben Atkinson
Mrs. Gillis
Bridge Party Recalls Pleasant Wednesday Gatherings
Mrs. Graham Gillis and Mrs. Lloyd Mitchell hosted at the former home with morning and afternoon bridge sessions. Pastel decor highlighted the rooms while prizes went to Miss Bess DuBois and Mrs. Bert Miller in the morning and Mrs. J. C. Martin and Mrs. George Day in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Gillis
Lloyd Mitchell
Appoimeau Bridge
Bess DuBois
Bert Miller
J. C. Martin
George Day
Gohmert Variety Store Rearranges Cameron Store
Louis F. Gohmert completes rearrangement of the Gohmert Variety Store in Cameron with remodeled display counters and new display features. The article notes the owner’s expertise and the attractive presentation of wares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Gohmert
Gohmert
Cameron
Mr. Gohmert
Kenney Receives Vacation for August From Congregation
The congregation of Rev. H. G. Kenney voted to grant the minister a vacation for August. Services will resume September 1. Last Sunday the services were held in the courthouse and will return there after the vacation ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Kenney
Court House
Dance at Skeezix to Feature Two Bands This Week
The Happy Six dance orchestra plays Saturday night at Skeezix. Next Friday August 9 Cor Nelson's furnishes the music. Cor Nelson's is regarded as one of Texas best dance bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Six Dance Orchestra
Skeezix
Mr. Cammer
Cornelson
Texas
Cameron Women Nominate Mollie Moore for Distinguished Citizenship
The Business and Professional Women's Club met July 27 with President Mrs. Gladys Watson presiding. A letter from Edwin Hardy Post No. 9 asked for nominations for a citizen of Cameron noted for service beyond monetary gifts, to be voted on around August 10. The club named Mollie Moore for her Christian character, charity, and care for the sick, describing her as embodying noble womanhood and citizenship. The club colors were green and gold with yellow chrysanthemum as the flower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and
Professional Women’s Club
Gladys Watson
Edwin Hardy
American Legion
Citien of
Cameron
Legion Post
Texas
Mollie Moore
Katherine K. Robbins
Leila M. Wooley
Delphya Scott
North Side Service Station Opens In Cameron
The North Side Service Station operated by Grady Hughes is now open on the Waco road beyond Cameron Hospital. The red brick plant offers modern conveniences and will feature Simms oil and gasoline as the first drive in station in Cameron to handle Simms products. The opening includes a congratulatory ad from Milam County Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Hughes
Hughes
Waco Road
Cameron
North Side
Mr. Hughes
Milam County Lumber
Christian Church To Elect Officers
The First Christian church board conducts a reorganization with an election on Sunday August 4 for one elder and six deacons. All members may vote from 8 to 10 p m. Grace Eplen and Edna Radtke run the ballot. Absentee voting available Friday afternoon or Saturday morning at the Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Christian Church
Grace Eplen
Edna Radtke
Miss Eplen
Epworth Junior League Holds Park Party
Members of the Epworth Junior League of the Methodist church gathered at the city park last Wednesday evening with Mrs. Guy Pope and Miss Mollie Moore as sponsors. Games were played and punch was served at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Mrs Audie Baker and C W Owens Married Saturday
Mrs Audie Baker of Thorndale and Mr C W Owens of Cameron were married in Thorndale on Saturday afternoon July 27. They left for Houston for a brief honeymoon and will reside in Cameron. Owens is the local Delco Light agent and well known in Cameron. Baker was a Thorndale businesswoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audie Baker
Thorndale
C .W. Owens
Cameron
Houston
Owens
Delco
Baker
Thorndale Busines
Temple Woman Hosts First of Week for Baskin
Mrs J E Borders of Temple served as guest this week for B J Baskin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Borders
Temple War
B. J. Baskin
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Christian Aid
Hanmer
NEW Cameron Drug
Sam Harrel
Federated Mission Societies Meeting
Kelly Springfield
Judge Gillis
Coumert Variety Store
Kenney
Monti
Legion
Chubr
Christian Church
Arthur A. Hyde
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