Milam County Democrats Vote Narrowly on Pension Endorsement
A Milam County Democratic convention produced two resolutions backing O'Daniel and pledging support for his November election but rejected a direct endorsement of the $30 old age pension payment by a 12 to 7 vote. Editor J. B. White urged endorsement, noting constitution limits and current payments averaging about $13, with state funding concerns.
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National Administration
Roosevelt
W. Lee O'Daniel
Mr. O’daniel
Milam County
The
Con
Complete Vote Announced in 13th Senatorial District
Official returns show Doss Hardin of Limestone County elected to succeed the late Dr. W. Newton in the 13th Senatorial District after the July 23 special election.
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Doss Hardin
Limestone County
W. R. Nwton
Employment Progress At Cameron Office Report
The Texas Employment Service in Cameron hotel lobby now serves Milam and Robertson Counties with weekly itinerant service at Hearne. Local manager R. C. Moody said 135 people were placed in July along with initial claims and 75 continuing unemployment compensation claims filed. A Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission representative is available to assist claimants.
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Texas Employment Service
Cameron Hotel
North Central Street
Milam
Robertson Counties
Hearne
R. C. Moody
Cameron
Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission
Windham sister of White visiting Hunts in Bell County
Mrs L J Windham of Texas City sister of Mrs J B White is visiting at the ranch home of the Hunts near Killeen in Bell County.
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L. J. Windham
Texas City
J. B. White
The
Hunts
Killeen
Bell County
Rotarians Plan Award to High School Student
Cameron Rotary Club voted to establish an annual recognition for the outstanding senior. Dr. Clifford Swift to form a committee to set eligibility rules and oversee a gift prize to be displayed in a downtown storefront window. Superintendent E A Perrin applauded the gesture while the club discussed future civic projects including funding an iron lung for Cameron and nearby areas.
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Cameron Rotary Club
Clifford Swift
American Legion
Srade
Rotary Club
E. A. Perrin
Cafo
Rotarians
Cameron
Largest Sun Flower Exhibited In Cameron County
N Hayes of Milano a successful truck farmer reported by bringing a fine crop of melons and the largest sun flowers seen in this section to the Herald office. A specimen measured four feet one inch in circumference and twenty inches in diameter, claimed as the largest in Cameron County. Sunflowers are noted for poultry feed in many regions.
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N. ¥. Hayes
Milano
Bud Smith
Gause
Herald Office
Cameron
Cameron Publicity Campaign Brings New York Results
Cameron publicity efforts attract New York press coverage as The New York Times runs a photo in photogravure. The scene features Bryant Baker of New York and a court house lawn dedication. Local newspapers and magazines partner with Cameron Chamber of Commerce to spotlight Cameron happenings.
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Imeron
New York Times
Ben Milamie
Court House
Row
Sculpr
Bryant Baker
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Cameron
Greta Garbo Faces Fame With Shy Private Image
Greta Garbo, the tall slim Swedish screen icon, is described as naturally shy and timid. Her intense fame and desire for privacy feed the impression that she dislikes society and avoids public life.
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Greta Garbo
Weather Chart for July Highs From Local Observer
The Herald presents a July weather chart by local observer R. A. Tag. The table lists daily temperatures and trends expected for the month, reflecting typical seasonal patterns and noting record highs or unusual spikes where applicable.
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Herald
R. A. Tag
Bryant Station Hostess Plans Home Demonstration Club Meeting
Mrs. G. H. Beckhusen of Bryant Station will host the next Home Demonstration Club meeting on Thursday August 11 with Miss Dorothy Porter Home Demonstration Agent in attendance. Guests are cordially invited.
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G. H. Beckhusen
Bryant Station
Home Demonstration Club
Thursdy
Dorothy Porter
Chas. C. Smith Opens New Tailor Shop in Cameron
Mayor Charles C. Smith announced the opening of his new Tailor Shop and Laundry in a modern building near his home. The shop will offer tailoring and hat blocking with special introductory prices for a limited time, aiming to provide better service with a self-contained plant.
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Charles C. Smith
Waco Rotarian Speaker Addresses Cameron Club
Cameron Rotary Club hosts Tom Wolf president of Waco Rotary at the July 27 luncheon. Wolf reports on the Rotary International Convention in San Francisco with delegates from over 60 nations and notes world Rotary efforts for peace including Tokyo’s war relief for China. Guests include Lester Leady and leaders from Temple Rotary. invitation by Dr. Clifton Swift.
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Cameron
Tom Wolf
Waco Rotary Club
Wolf
Rotary
San Francisco
Cameron Rotarians
Tokyo
Japan
China
Cameron Rotary Club
Rotary Club
Clifford Swift
Lester Leady
Waco
Temple Rotary Club
Reid Family Moves from Cameron to Wichita Falls
Phillip Reid and family relocate from Cameron to Wichita Falls to establish their new home. Reid, formerly a Citizens National Bank cashier and now Assistant National Bank Examiner, is noted as a leading young Texas banker. The move is welcomed by Cameron friends who wish them success.
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Citizens National Bank
National Bank
Cameron
Mrs. Reid
Angie Jane
Billy Mack
Wichita Falls
Mr. Reid
Texas
Mrs J Otto Kelm Dies At Ben Arnold
Pioneer resident Mrs J Otto Kelm died Thursday morning at the family home in Ben Arnold. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. from the Vogelsang church with Rev Kalkbrenner officiating. Interment will follow in Ben Arnold cemetery. She is survived by her husband and several children including Otto Kelm who works at Dan G Davis store in Sharp.
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J. Otto Kelm
Ben Arnold
Kalkbrenner
Vogelsang Church
Vogelsang
Otto Kelm
Dan G. Davis
Sharp
The
Herald
Liquor Permits Renewal Urged By Texas Agent
Texas Liquor Control Board agent J. D. Bassel told Cameron on Thursday permits expiring August 31 are being renewed now. Dealers should renew immediately to avoid last minute issuance as permits will be mailed two to three days before expiration and efforts to stamp out bootlegging continue. Bassel said headquarters are in Bryan.
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J. D. Bassel
Texas Liquor Control Board
Cameron
Bassel
Bryan
Knights of Pythias Hold Open House Meeting
Knights of Pythias held an open house on Monday night August 1 with many attendees. Acting Chancellor Commander Kimory B. Camp outlined objectives for the meetings while Judge Graham Gillis spoke on Pythianism origin. J W Haygood and Emory B Camp also addressed. Refreshments and games followed.
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Knights of Pythias
Auust
Kimory B. Camp
Graham Gillis
J. W. Haygood
Emory B. Camp
Mackensen Family Visits in Baton Rouge
Mr. and Mrs. O B Mackensen and their son Wallace Bernard visit Mrs Katie Robbins in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Mrs Mackensen formerly was Miss Katherine Robbing and a member of the Yee High School faculty.
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O. B. Mackensen
Wallace Bernard
Baton Rouge
Katie Robbins
Mackensen
Katherine Robbing
Yee High School
First Bale of 1938 Cotton Ginned at Slocomb Gin
Cameron reports the first bale of 1938 cotton ginned by Slocomb Gin Company at noon Monday. E. B. Yeager of Jones Prairie produced the bale weighing 530 pounds with 980 pounds of seed. The bale will be sold Monday but a sale permit is required due to federal regulations.
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Cameron
Slocomb Gin Company
E. B. Yeager
Jones Prairie
Slocomb
Chamber of Commerce
Yeager
Washington
Milam County
Little River Bottom
Buckholts Bulletin Birthday Feature Discovered in 1908 Copy
A Buckholts resident delivered a July 4 1908 issue of the Buckholts Bulletin to the Herald office marking thirty years since its display. The five column paper carried Newton and Young physicians ads and noted Dr W R Newton once partnered with Dr Young in a local hospital before moving to Cameron.
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Herald Office
S. B. Sample
Newton and Young
W. R. Newton
Dr. Young
Cameron
Cameron Hospital
Bueckholts
Burlington
Milano
Gause
Thorndale
Vets of Foreign Wars Form Cameron Camp Ben Milam Post 2010
A new Veterans of Foreign Wars post named Ben Milam Post 2010 is forming in Cameron. Open to veterans who served abroad or in hostile waters, the group aims to strengthen veteran causes and cooperate with local American Legion and YY F W chapters.
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Cameron
Veterans of Foreign Wars of America
American Veterans of Foreign Service
Army of the Phillipines
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States of America
United States
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