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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
8
A large grey American Badger caught in a steel trap near Jones Prairie by B F Wiese. He believes it was after a coon or armadillo harming his watermelons. A 60 year resident says it is the first badger seen locally. The animal sits in a cage at the Wiese home drawing visitors.
City and county officers reported a busy weekend with fifteen arrests. The charges included gambling and disturbing the peace, with suspects identified as White, Mexican, and Black. One Mexican individual was arrested for disturbing a religious service and five Black women were held for gambling.
Burglars broke into the Marshal Chambers Cafe early Sunday morning and stole a sum of money from a marble machine. No arrests have been made.
The piece rails against tariffs and subsidies while arguing for free markets. It mocks Democratic stances on fair competition and outlines a plan to boost cotton farming efficiency through market-driven reforms and research. It emphasizes laissez faire economics and cites Texas cotton costs as proof.
Guillermo Villabo a Mexican man was arrested Sunday and jailed by Deputy Clarence McCall for disturbing religious worship. He rode along the highway blowing his horn and shouting, disrupting the Briary Church Sunday School service.
Funeral services for Mrs. Joe Lee of Rockdale will be held at 4 p.m. from the family residence. She died Thursday morning at a Temple hospital after several weeks of illness. Burial is set for Oak Lawn cemetery.
Fred Jackson owner of the Blue Bonnet Cafe underwent throat infection surgery and tonsil removal by Dr. W R Newton in Cameron. He is reported improving and hopes to return to work soon with Mrs Jackson managing the cafe in his absence.
Mede Miller from the Texas Liquor Control Board visited Cameron on Thursday to inspect operations and discuss regulatory matters affecting local liquor licenses and compliance.
Mr and Mrs J L Slaughter and daughter Inez are due home Monday after a two week vacation during which they visited the homes of their daughters Mesdames Pete Bielefeldt and Jack Reavis in Denison.
Mr and Mrs Billie Triggs of Waco and guest Miss Wilbur Lou Sansom of Plainview spent the weekend with A J Triggs and wife and attended the Horstmann Liebman wedding Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin B. Jones of Mart spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Coffield. Mrs. Jones is a sister of Mrs. Coffield.
Grady Little traveled to Houston on a business trip today to meet with local executives and discuss upcoming projects. The visit focused on expanding regional partnerships and exploring potential investments.
The ad links headache bad breath and other symptoms to constipation and urges trying Black-Draught a spicy all vegetable tonic laxative. It claims the product cleanses promptly and tones lazy bowels with a simple seven act regimen and mentions a tonic ingredient.
Milam County Home Demonstration Clubs hold their annual Rally Day in Rockdale in honor of pioneer work by Geo. Banzhaf, county agent, and Mrs. Edna W. Trigg, emeritus of Denton county. Miss Dorothy Porter says Mrs. Trigg cannot attend due to illness.
Joe Cahill a well known Burlington businessman is hospitalized at Cameron Hospital for treatment after months of declining health. Friends remain hopeful for his recovery.
About 40 of the 290 or more pupils who come to Cameron Schools fail to transfer each year creating trouble for local and rural authorities. July 31 is the last transfer date. Parents should visit the County Superintendent Guy T. Newton’s office to make written transfer requests for their children. E. A. Perrin.
Installation of officers was held at St. Andres Masonic Lodge Thursday night. R. K. Anderson was made Worshipful Master, Ice Clore Senior Warden, Maurice Grove Junior Warden, J. W. Haygood Treasurer and Raymond Sharpe Secretary.
Mr and Mrs Mike Coleman of New Mexico visit with her sister Mrs J W Kemp. Mrs Coleman formerly Miss LaVerne Bowmer and she came here from Hubbard City.
W. C. Weise Rufus Conley and Frank Perrin spend their vacation on Bear Creek observing Sweetie Camp and his crew of strong arm men constructing the new bridge.
A. P. (Dink) Culligan received 30 days in jail in each of two county court cases for hot check violations. He passed checks for $3 to Bruno Bixman and Walter Plocek.
A meeting of the Church of Christ is set to begin at Bryant Station on Friday night, with plans for worship and study. Local attendees are urged to join for an evening of prayer and fellowship.
R A Griswold of Yarrellton spent the morning as a visitor in town, sightseers noting his presence and casual strolls through the area.
Rockdale mayor E A Camp traveled to Cameron for a day of business engagements meeting local officials and inspecting market activities. He discussed development plans and potential partnerships with Cameron leaders.
Carter Brogdon and Miss Sydney Stidham spent the weekend in Houston according to local social notes. The pair attended events and visited several city venues during their outing.
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