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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
1
The document lists five key initiatives: street lighting system, city owned swimming park and bath house, adequate school gymnasium and athletic stadium, and a market center for farmers away from the courthouse.
Antone Bedan 69 died after being struck by an automobile driven by John Holley near Walzel grocery in Santa Fe Town. Holley arrested then released as accident deemed unavoidable. inquest held. Funeral held at St Monica’s Church with burial in Catholic cemetery. Bedan survived by daughter Mrs Mary Meeks and had earlier lost a hand in a past accident. Frank M Newton, Cameron lad, won second place in an oratorical contest at Camp Bullis earning a silver medal. son of Dr W R Newton Sr and Jr, and George Mayo Newton legislator.
The column argues men cling to coats and ties in heat while women stay cooler, suggesting a sartorial shift toward summer freedom. It cites ABA debates in Los Angeles about defending the Constitution and criticizes perceived lawyer corruption and ties to crime, urging reform and honest practice.
Construction on a new 50 by 88 foot brick school for St. Monica's Parish progresses with August Vuillemin in charge of work. Fr. Geo Apel notes fall opening possible for four classrooms to serve 109 enrollments, with second story uncertain. The prior 1890 church was torn to clear the site after diocesan growth in Cameron over 50 years.
Gulf Refining Company rep E H Coffield credits Herald ads with driving motorists to claim the free booklet 15 Ways to Save Gasoline Money. The guide explains how parking, self starters, accelerators, gear shifts and driving habits can waste gasoline, with tips to increase mileage per gallon. The booklet is free at Gulf service stations and dealers.
A. R. O Neal started Milam County melon hunt by bringing a 55 pound melon from his Hoyte farm to Cameron. He will enter later melons as the contest progresses. The Herald offers a three year subscription to the producer of the largest melon this year. E. D. Parnell aims to buy and preserve the fruit for fall exhibition. Melon raisers are urged to participate.
Mr. Powell scout executive for the North Texas district will deliver an address at the Lions Club meeting on August 6. Rev. J. P. Love announces the visit and urges Lions to attend the luncheon as scout work shows great progress in the territory.
Rev N H Melbert of the Marlin District preaches plain practical messages at both morning and evening services. Cecil Taylor leads inspirational singing as the well lit lawn area hosts comfortable services. Great crowds attend all services.
Archie McLerran, Milam County Rural Letter Carriers secretary, reports 17 routes totaling 712 miles daily with 311 miles improved and 401 unimproved. They serve about 4560 families or over 18 000 patrons each day except Sunday, reflecting the wide rural mail service.
C. C. Acrey minister of the local Presbyterian church announces a revival starting September 7 and running for six days to September 13. Dr. P. B. Hill of San Antonio will preach. he is a leading American minister and heads the largest Presbyterian church in the South.
Mrs Thelston Ford of Baileyville died at her home on Tuesday afternoon July 30 at 2 45. Funeral was held from the family residence Wednesday at 4 o clock with interment at Little River cemetery beside her late husband who died last year. Survived by five children and five sisters and two brothers, she was noted for religious civic work in Cameron and Baileyville.
Four week old Ann Rutledge Bradbury of San Antonio has become a member of the Bradbury family in Cameron. She was adopted by Mr and Mrs C W Bradbury on Saturday July 27 1935 and brings happiness to the household as the family greets this blessing.
Miss Elenor Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Phillips of Rockdale will wed Mr Warren of El Paso at 9 30 Monday morning in Rockdale Rev J P Love pastor of All Saints Episcopal church will read the marriage ritual.
Citizens increasingly back a proposal for a city owned bath house and modern swimming pool in Cameron. The Herald will feature brief citizen comments next week as civic groups prepare to express support and the council pursues a practical solution to the need.
Austin Wokaty, agent for the Great Southern Life Insurance Co., has recovered from tonsil surgery at Buie Hospital Marlin. He returned to Cameron after the operation and plans a quick return to full health. Wokaty has long served as a steady producer and recipient of prizes for service to policy holders.
Mrs F W Schiller age 68 died Thursday at her Buckholts home after years of ill health. Born in 1855 in Ceruna Czecho Slovakia she came to the U S in 1869 settling in Wesley Austin county Texas. Survived by husband F W Schiller ten children and one sister. Funeral service Friday at 2 pm at Buckholts Bohemian Lutheran Church with interment at Ocker. Pallbearers named Joe Slovacek E Schiller Vince Petrney Joe Marek Joe Vajdak Frank Janis. Coleman undertakers in charge.
Eugene A. Barmore 68 of Milam county died at home in the Salem community after a heart and kidney attack Monday night July 29 1935. He was born in 1867 in Attala County Mississippi and moved with his family to Milam over 50 years ago. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church and a full obituary will appear in a later issue.
John B. Henderson president of the Cameron Chamber of Commerce was elected a director from Milam county in the Highway 36 organization. Also at Gatesville meeting were Judge Jeff T. Kemp and chamber secretary W F Paden as the scope expands to include all counties along the road from Freeport to Abilene.
The Herald will award a three year raise and bring to Cameron the largest melon of the year. The melon must be grown in Milam County and weighed in Cameron at the Dusek Pharmacy. The publisher will not require the grower to surrender the melon.
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