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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1940

Page

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Vick Wins State Senate Nomination Over Hardin in Four Counties

Unofficial returns show Kyle Vick leading Doss Hardin by 1288 votes for the State Senate nomination across Milam McLennan Falls and Limestone counties. In Cameron Vick tallied 967 to Hardin 386 with small McLennan boxes still uncounted but not altering the outcome.

Milam Falls Limestone McLennan Hardin Vick Milam County Cameron Vick Hardin McLennan

Mann Speaks in Cameron on August Speaking Tour

Attorney General Gerald C. Mann addressed several hundred in Cameron at 4:30 p m. as he outlined a vigorous August tour with more than 120 Texas appearances to present his record. He noted his rising political prospects and pledged future policy while planning a return to Austin after the tour.

Gerald C Mann Cameron Texas Austin

Absentee Votes Break Milam County Record

Absentee voting set a county record in Milam County with 332 ballots cast with the County Clerk. Voting ran from July 7 to July 24 under a new law allowing ill voters to participate. A large share of the ballots came from elderly residents.

Milam County The Daily Herald

Charles S. Terry Jr. Dies in Cameron

Charles Stewart Terry Jr. died suddenly at 1 a.m. Monday at his Cameron home. A Milam county native born July 1, 1917, he was the son of Mr and Mrs. Chas. S. Terry of Cameron. Surviving are his parents and two Cameron brothers Jim Tom and Chalmers. Funeral services were set for 5 p.m. Monday at Minerva Cemetery with interment there. Rev. Henry Bailey of Maysfield will conduct the services.

Charles Stewart Terry, Jr Cameron Milam County Chas. S. Terry Mr. Terry Chas. Terry Jim Tom Chalmers Terry Minerva Green Funeral Home Henry Bailey Maysfield

Softball results feature close Cato NYA clash

Cato girls edge NYA 4 1 as Alene Hutto shines in field and scores NYA's sole run. Midget team rallies past Stedman 14 9 after a 5 0 first inning lead by Mid gets. Horned Frogs beat Laake 12 9 with Hilda Hollingsworth striking out 12. Wynell Kidd and Frances Burkeen contribute pitching for Ford and Midgets.

Cato NYA NYA Lassies Alene Hutto Stedman Stedman Girls Wynell Kidd Fords Myri Reichert Frances Burkeen Laake Horned Frogs Hilda Hollingsworth

Miss Maggie Dodson Weds Dave Kestenbaum at Kemp Home

Miss Maggie Elva Dodson married Dave Kestenbaum Saturday evening July 27 at eight o'clock. The ceremony took place at the home of Judge and Mrs Jeff T Kemp with Judge Kemp reading the vows.

Maggie Elva Dodson Dave Kestenbaum Jeff T. Kemp Jadge Kemp

Death by own action noted near body of L B Lummus

L B Lummus gunner at Gause died in Milano at 11 am from poison. A note of suicide was found in his truck along with four letters to a doctor, his wife, his daughter, and district attorney Morrison. He had mixed poison with liquor. a despondent health condition is believed to be cause. Funeral arrangements pending after noon today.

Milano Lummus Hearne W. A. Morrison Herald Caldwell Clifford Swift Gause

Democratic Convention Here Saturday

The Democratic Convention will be held in Cameron Saturday afternoon after John B. Henderson completes a canvass of the primary election votes. Delegates must attend as the votes from the primary are certified for possible state convention nominations.

Cameron John B. Henderson Henderson

Church League Softball Tonight Promises Close Games

The Cameron Icers beat the Horned Frogs 5 to 4 in a hard fought night with new Frogs players. Humble Oilers edged the Wholesalers 10 to 7 as four teams promise good softball on Thursday and Friday night schedules.

Cameron Icers Horned Frogs Icers Humble Oilers Wholesalers Methodist

Attorney General Mann to Speak in Cameron

Attorney General Gerald C. Mann will deliver an address in Ganaioo at 4 30 p m on Thursday August 1st. Mann has announced a schedule of speaking dates and locations.

Mann Cameron Gerald C. Mann Ganaioo

Teachers Miss Isabel Messimer Visit with Family

Miss Isabel Messimer a San Antonio teacher and her sister Mrs Bonds Laird a Galveston Junior High teacher visit their mother Mrs Wilna Ramsouer and Miss Leila Woolley.

Isabel Messimer San Antonio Bonds Laird Galveston Wilna Ramsouer Leila Woolley

Milano Seller Conducts Business in Cameron on Thursday

C. M. Pierce of Milano transacted business in Cameron on Thursday, the scene described as beautifully decorated with zinmias.

C. M. Pierce Milano Cameron Zinmias

Misses Willamae and Lillian Fol sehinsky visit Cameron

Misses Willamae and Lillian Fol sehinsky of Pen Arnold visited in Cameron Saturday night.

Willamae Lillian Folsehinsky Pen Arnold Cameron

The Choice of Man in the Primary Election

Judge Gillis won a convincing victory in the Saturday July 27 primary over former Criminal District Attorney Jack Lewis. Unofficial returns show a 1964 vote majority as evidence of Gillis popularity and a solid record in district court.

Gillis Jack Lewis

Kemp Wins By Wide Margin In Democratic Primary

Judge Kemp was nominated in the Democratic Primary on Saturday July 27 by a majority of nearly 2000 votes over Mayor Chas C. Smith. The county wide result reflects Milam County’s strong government under Kemp’s leadership of the Commissioners Court.

Judge Kemp Chas. C. Smith Milam County Kemp Commissioners Court

Final Flight for Model Airplanes Slated Friday

Final test flights of model airplanes will be held Friday at 9 30 morning in the Butte pasture on highway 177. Six boys lead the contest Frank Torne Edward McCandiless Edward Dodson Billie Peek Wallace Culpepper and Carol McElwrath. Cameron Rotary Club sponsors the event inviting public attendance.

Butte Pasture Highway 177 Frank Torne Edward McCandiless Edward Dodson Billie Peek Wallace Culpepper Carol McElwrath Cameron Rotary Club

Service Station for Lease in Uptown Location

Good uptown site available for lease or rent. If interested, apply quickly. W. E. Gaither, tf.

W. E. Gaither

Visit by Pressley and Dierr to Fowler and Rogers at Mart

John Howard Pressley and Clay ton Dierr visit George Fowler and Buddie Rogers in Mart to discuss local matters.

John Howard Pressley Clayton Dierr George Fowler Buddie Rogers Mart

Mrs Buck Bonds Buys New Stock in Dallas Residence Shop

Mrs Buck Bonds travels to Dallas to acquire fresh stock for her residence shop. Local shopping scene notes her purchase as a routine inventory update.

Tate Turner Visit Sparks Cameron Relatives District Pique

Tate Turner of Flouston visited Cameron relatives and friends in the past week.

For Sale Young Jersey Cow and Calf

For sale. Young Jersey cow and calf offered at a reasonable price. See Delta Luce in Cameron.

Jersey Delta Luce Cameron

Cameron Business Note Involving E Horstmann

E Horstmann conducted business in Cameron on Monday.

Streetman Heads Cameron American Legion Post

E W Streetman elected post commander at Cameron American Legion annual meeting succeeding Ralph Michalka who retires in September Streetman has long service in Veterans of Foreign Wars Officials named include 1st Vice Commander J H Reytie 2nd Vice Commander Frank Zawadzki Adjutant O B Horstmann Finance Officer R W Bennett Service Officer H B McClellen Sergeant At Arms Allen Griffin and Executive Committee members L Goh mert J A Henderson R A Michalka Ray O'Neill and Ernest Walker

KE. W. Streetman American Legion Cameron Streetman Ralph Michalka Veterans of Foreign Wars Frank Zawadski O. B. Horstmann R. W. Bennett H. B. McClellen Seargeant At Allen Griff Louis Gohmert J. A. Henderson R.A. Michalka Ray O'Neill Ernest Walker

Former Cameron Man Is Charged

J B McLane a former Cameron resident is jailed on assault with intent to murder after his wife Jessie George McLane 47 was shot in the left breast at their 4409 Polk Street home in Houston. McLane admitted the shooting to homicide investigators but declined to comment further.

J.B. McLane Cameron Jessie George McLane St Joseph's J. B. McLane Post Office Polk Street McLane Homicide George Peyton

Milam County nominates Walter White sheriff in close win

Based on Saturday primary returns, Walter White of Maysfield won the sheriff nomination over R M Kennedy with 3596 to 3459 votes. Runoffs occur for County Superintendent Mrs Guy T Newton, and other top officials including Moody vs Penn Wolf and Morrison vs Green, with several offices extending majorities.

Walter White Maysfield R. M. Kennedy White Kennedy Guy T. Newton Chas M. Hicks Cameron Penn Wolf W. C Jeff T. Kemp Charles C. Smith Kemp Graham Gills Jack Lewis Bill Alex Bonds Judd G. Davis Bonds Milam County Homer Nabours R. L. Storey Srong Nabours Mr. Story R. A. Devers Vera Fisher Hanover Devers Reese Turner SGOTU J. P. Sparks Fred Jackson

NYA Home in Huntsville Inspires Pupils and Community

The NYA home in a two story red brick building houses about thirty girls every two weeks. Miss Polly Carter, a Sam Houston State Teachers College graduate, directs home economics teaching and guides visitors. Girls design and craft bed spreads closets and dressing tables from boxes and fabric.

NYA Huntsville Polly Carter Sam Houston State Teachers College

Mrs Janeway Heads to Fort Worth for Two Day Visit

Mrs. M. Janeway left for Fort Worth on Wednesday for a two day stay. She will attend events and return likely by Friday.

Lorene Law Visits Aunt of Bryan

Lorene Law of Bryan is visiting her aunt Mrs. Clara Thomas for a family visit.

Lorene Law of Bryan Mrs Clara Thomas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gause Gin Kyle Vick Judge Court Criminl Appeals Ad Hail Curry Elm Ridge Marlow Rice School House Salem Baileyville Belmena Branchville Briary Clarkson Jones Prairie Maysfield Gause Milano Bethlehem Bushdale Gay Hill Hamilton Chapel New Salem Oak Hill Rockdale Sandow Sandy Creek Sand Grove Crush Davilla Friendship Lilac San Gabriel Sharp Tracy Buckholts Sandy Ridge Ben Arnold Burlington Marak North Elm Walkers Creek Yarrellton Conoley Ellison Ridge Salty Thorndale Watson Branch L. B. Lummus Church League Graham Gellis E. Horstmann E W. Streetman J. Ih Houston Lucas Justice of the Peace Ragan W. T. Whatley, Jr Commerce Alma Jean Gunnell
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