Gambling and Machine Ban Sought in Milam
Citizens in Cameron circulate a petition to Milam Criminal District Attorney Bill Morrison asking to stop gambling and to prohibit slot and marble machines in Milam county. The effort follows Governor W. O Daniel’s Sunday appeal to enforce long ignored laws and urge locals to identify illegal machines.
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Milam
Citizens
Cameron
W. O'Daniel
Texas
John C. Mayfield
Bill Morrison
Milam County
Milam Coun
Concert Draws Large Crowd in City Park
An estimated crowd of more than 1000 attended the first band concert in City Park last night. The Cameron Rotary Club hosted the event, the opening in a summer series. Next Friday the Lions Club will host the second concert.
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City Park
Cameron Rotary Club
Lions Club
Official Weather Report for Rainfall and July Heat
Official rainfall totals show 19.59 inches for the year compared with 21.87 in the same period in 1938. July rainfall was 1.29 inches with a peak temperature of 110.1 degrees on July 9, and 14 days at or above 100 degrees. July 1938 had 1.69 inches of rain and a hottest day of 100 degrees on July 31.
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R. A. Tag
Justice court records Albert Horelica pleads guilty
Albert Horelica entered a guilty plea in justice court this morning to disturbing the peace and was fined 15.80 dollars. He was arrested at 2 a.m. Sunday by Deputy Sheriff Clarence McCall and Constable B F Bailey at the Bartek place.
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Albert Horelica
Justice Court
Horelica
Cheriff
Clarence McCall
B. F. Bailey
Bartek Place
Rural Aid Bill Discussion Meeting Held in Bryan
Deputy State Superintendent W. E. Driskill calls a meeting for August 7 at 9 a m in the Bryan YMCA auditorium to explain the Rural Aid Bill effective September 1. Ola R. Van Zandt of Tioga, chair of the Joint Legislative Advisory Committee, outlines bill details and fund distribution plans for school officials and trustees.
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W. E. Driskill
Ymca Autditorium
Bryan
Ola R. van Zandt
Tioga
Joint Legislative Advisory Committee
Probate and deed notices from Cameron area court records
July 18 1959 and July 22 1989 entries show probate actions for Rev George Apel and James Ferguson with independent executors and appraisers named. Property transfers include blocks and surveys in Cameron and Rockdale with several lot acreages and small sums, plus autos listed for sale or transfer.
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George Apel
Pat
O'Reiley
Will J. Michalka
J. C. Andres
R. A. Marak
Randolph Richter
James A. Ferguson
James F. Ferguson
CC. F. Cohen
Dan Tyson
W. C. Newton
Gambling protest gains momentum with signatories
Circulators pushing a petition to urge the Criminal District Attorney to enforce gambling laws gathered momentum as over 200 had signed by Monday. A Rockdale circulation is planned. Marble machines and slot machines have already been banned in the city amid local protest. taxes are paid on machines county and city wide. The council recently levied a $15 tax per machine. If the DA does not act, protest aims to be lodged with the Governor.
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Rockdale
Marshall Couple Guests of Cloyd Family
Mr and Mrs James K Cloyd of Marshall visit the home of his parents Rev and Mrs W M Cloyd for the week He plans to leave Friday for Houston to attend a coaching school next week.
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James K. Cloyd
Marshall
W. M. Cloyd
Cloyd
Houston
Returned missionary to speak at First Baptist Church
Rev. A. C. Donath, recently returned from Africa, will be guest speaker at First Baptist Church Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Pastor W. M. Cloyd announced this morning. Donath will share a story from the foreign field and the general public is invited.
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A. C. Donath
Africa
First Baptist Church
W. M. Cloyd
Rev. Donath
Milam County Board of Education Shifts Meeting Date
The Milam County Board of Education announced a new meeting date for August 14 replacing the regular August 7 session. On August 7, all school officials will attend a meeting in Bryan to discuss the Rural Aid Bill.
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Milam County
Dallas Bride Frances Rose Weds Joe King at Frisby Home
Miss Frances Rose of Dallas and Joe King of Lake Charles married at 2 30 p m Monday with Rev Frisby officiating at the A J Frisby residence Mrs King visiting in Frisby home during the ceremony
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Frances Rose
Dallas
Joe King
Lake Charles
A. J. Frisby
Rev. Frisby
Mrs. King
Frisby
Mrs Hunter and Son Feni More Visit Here
Mrs. E. F. Hunter and her son Feni More of San Antonio spent the weekend in the home of Mrs. India Stidham.
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E. F. Hunter and Son
Fenimore of
San Antonio
India Stidham
Drunk Calls Texas Liquor Board Head From Cameron
Bert Ford of the Liquor Control Board in Austin received a late night call from Cameron. A voice claimed a beer tavern operator refused to serve him due to drunkenness and asked what to do. Ford suggested going home before the line went quiet.
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Bert Ford
Liquor Control Board
Austin
Cameron
Mr. Ford
Taxes on Marble Machines Should Be Refused Says W. B. Denson
W B Denson of Milam Music Company marble machine owner urges repeal of taxes on marble machines. He argues small businesses may close without refunds for unused tax portions and calls for government to return paid taxes with deductions for time in operation. He expresses no ill will toward workers affected.
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W. B. Denson
Milam Music Company
Buckholts Commissioner McMillion Tours Cameron
Commissioner B. M. McMillion of Buckholts visited Cameron on a business tour today to discuss local matters and potential investments.
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B. M. McMillion of
Buckholts
Cameron
Gras Company Here Treat Employes Hear Safety Talks
Gras Company employees attended a Wednesday safety meeting at the Cafe Cafe dining room with 47 guests. J R Bush the local manager led talks by five company officials and a safety firm. Attendees included A P Roland superintendent of the Waco division and W A Allred of the Dallas Safety Department with guests from Bryan Temple Taylor Georgetown and Brenham. Ice cream cake and soda concluded the program. The next meeting will be in November in Cameron.
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Community Natural Gas Company
Cafo Cafe
J. R. Bush
A. P. Roland
Waco
W. A. Allred
Safety Department of
Cameron
Miss Mary Ellen Manning Returns to Cameron
Miss Manning of Dallas has returned to Cameron after a stay elsewhere, resuming residence and daily activities in the Cameron community.
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Mary Ellen Manning
Dallas
Cameron
Clarence Allison Elected Master at Arms in Knights of Pythias
Clarence Allison was elected Master at Arms at the Knights of Pythias Lodge regular meeting Monday night after Barton Brown’s resignation. He will serve for the remainder of the term.
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Clarence Allison
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Barton Brown
Cameron Visitors Noted Roepka and Stiles
Herbert Roepka and EB G Stiles of Thorndale were Cameron visitors yesterday.
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Herbert Roepka
EB. G. Stiles
Thorndale
Cameron
Adams of Buckholts Transacts Local Business
T. V. Adams of Buckholts trans acted business here today, participating in routine local commerce and meeting with area residents.
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T. V. Adams
Buckholts
Black Hawk Ointment Ad At Dusek Pharmacy
An ad notes STOP THAT ITCHING relief for athletes foot eczema ringworm and aching feet. Dusek Pharmacy offers Black Hawk Ointment with a guarantee at 60 cents or one dollar.
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Drvk
Dusek Pharmacy
Blake's Orange Case Promotion by Coca Cola Bottling
The note urges ordering a case of Blake's Orange, emphasizing quality as the key factor. Coca Cola Bottling Company is cited as the presenter or distributor of the suggestion.
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Blake's Orange
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Morrison couple sails to Arkansas to visit family
Mr and Mrs Bill Morrison left Monday for Arkansas to visit her relatives.
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Bill Morrison
Arkansas
Bridge over Spring Creek to start this week
Construction will begin this week on a bridge across Spring Creek in Hanover Milano precinct read in Commissioner KE L McGuver's area. Contractors are H M Camp and L Gunn.
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Spring Creek
Hanover
Milano
KE. L. McGuver
H. M. Camp
L. Gunn
George Stephen Visits Cameron From Gay Hill
George Stephen from Gay Hill visited Cameron today as a regional guest. He toured local sites and met with residents during a daytime visit.
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George Stephen
Gay Hill
Cameron
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