First bale of 1936 cotton sold in Cameron auction
A J Morris on Dr Woodson farm produced the 433 pound middling bale from 1210 pounds seed cotton ginned at Slocomb Cameron. Sold at auction to Stanley H Swift of Cameron Theatre. bale to be given away tonight. Chamber of Commerce to auction first bale annually. premiums to rise soon. Buckholts notes 474 pound bale from W C Eichenhorst. premium from local merchants. Milam Falls McLennan Limestone races update: Bert Ford withdraws from State Senate race leaving W R Newton unopposed for November ballot.
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Cameron
A. J. Morris
Dr. Woodson
Slocomb Gin
Stanley H. Swift
Cameron Theatre
Slocomb
New Cameron Drug Company
Paden
Chamber of Commerce
Swift
Morris
Buckholts
Modern Gin Company
W. C. Eichenhorst
Milam County
R. Benke
Bert Ford
McGregor
Milam
Falls
McLennan
Limestone
State Senate
Judd G. Davis
Ford
John BR. Henderson
W. R. Newton
Senate
Democratic Party
Take-a-chance drivers threaten city traffic safety
A column criticizes reckless drivers who dart through crowded streets and ignore signals. It urges police to identify and curb these offenders as they endanger life and property. The piece contrasts hot summers with the cooling comfort of air conditioned city venues and notes a shift in travel patterns.
Newton unopposed after Ford withdrawal for 18th District
Senator Newton Dr. Newton secures Democratic nomination for State Senator in the 18th District after Bert Ford of McGregor withdraws on Wednesday leaving Newton without opposition.
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Dr. Newton
Bert Ford
McGregor
White Fang at Cameron Theatre Adds Star Cast
Twentieth Century film adaptation of White Fang arrives at Cameron Theatre on Saturday with Michael Whalen and Jean Muir leading a cast that includes Slim Summerville John Carradine Jane Darwell and Thomas Beck. The production comes from Darryl F Zanuck and Jack London creative teams behind Call of the Wild. Romance blends with drama in this notable cinema event.
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Darryl F. Zanuck
Jack London
Cameron Theatre
Michael Whalen
Jean Muir
Slim Summerville
Charles Winninger
Cap'n
Henry
Radio Fame
John Carradine
Jane Darwell
Thomas Beck
Eleven Names on Trustee Ballot for Special Election
City secretary Dan Tyson announces eleven candidates for the special school trustee election set for Tuesday August 11. Among the listed nominees are J. C. Martin Rush A. Thomas H. H. Stedman F. S. Lesovsky Dr. T. E. Crump Mrs. Giles McDermott J. W. Haygood B. J. Matocha August Kunz H. E. Graham and H. M. Akers. Seven trustees will be elected. The election follows June polling that shifted to an elective trustee system won by a two vote majority.
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Dan Tyson
Tyson
J. C. Martin
Rush A. Thomas
H. H. Stedman
F. S. Lesovsky
T. E. Crump
Giles McDermott
J. W. Haygood
B. J. Matocha
August Kunz
H. E. Graham
H. M. Akers
Power Farm Show Here August 7
The greatest Show on Earth on farming power equipment comes to Cameron on Friday August 7 under Mauritz Baldwin Corporation. John T. Baldwin invites attendees to a Power Farming Entertainment at their site featuring a family friendly program and community event.
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Cameron
Mauritz-Baldwin Corporation
McCormick-Deering
John T. Baldwin
Issues in Trustee Election Clarified in Cameron
An election to select seven trustees in Cameron is set for August 11. H. M. Akers B. J. Matocha J. W. Haygood and H. E. Graham will appear on the ballot alongside other candidates. The change in trustee selection methods cannot affect school funding or the athletic building project, which will proceed per contract.
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Cameron
H. M. Akers
B. J. Matocha
J. W. Haygood
H. E. Graham
Correction Noted in Gause Box for Penn Wolf Votes
Election returns from the Democratic Primary on July 25 corrected an error in Gause precinct. Penn Wolf, winner for Clerk of the District Court, was recorded with 16 votes but actually received 176 votes. The mistake affected the unofficial board on election night.
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Gause
Penn Wolf
Herald
C N Green Dies at Home at Age 69
C N Green 69 pioneer Cameron merchant was found dead in bed Wednesday morning likely from a heart stroke. Funeral services set for 5 p.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev BE Ingram and Rev J Coy Williams officiating. Green, born April 24 1867 in Columbus Georgia, moved to Texas 45 years ago and led C N Green & Son Mercantile with son Charles Frank Green active in the business.
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C.N. Green
Methodist
BE. L. Ingram
Marlin District
J. Coy Wiliams
Charles Nathaniel Green
Columbus
Georgia
C. N. Green & Son
Cameron
Chas
Frank Green
Texas
Milam
Frank Green ill with typhus in Cameron
Frank Green of Cameron is seriously ill at his Green Addition home with typhus fever and a kidney ailment. The illness keeps him from attending his father C. N. Green's funeral and will likely keep him from business for several weeks.
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Chas
Frank Green
Cameron
C. N. Green
Green Addition
Green
Apple Weighing a Pound Dominates Local Fruit Show
Fred Folskinsky, a farmer from the Ben Arnold community, showcased an apple weighing nearly one pound grown on the Fol skinsky farm. The fruit was on display at Stewart Grocery Store, marking the Herald’s lead apple story after three weeks of peach coverage.
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Fred Folskinsky
Ben Arnould
Folskinsky
Stewart
the Herald
Cameron Icers Meet Rosebud Roses in Texas Area Series Opener
The Cameron Icers will face Rosebud Roses in the first game of the Hearts Texas Area Series scheduled for Sunday August 11.
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Cameron Icers
Rosebud Roses
1936 Yoemen Football Outlook Turns Dark Says Coach Wood
The Yoemen face a rough start as only five lettermen return from 16 on the 1935 squad. Coach Wood warns the outlook is dark while the team prepares for the opening game against Marlin on Yoemen field, with a long season ahead and limited material to work with.
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Coach Wood
Hazy Dep
Cory
Seth
Marlin
Yoemen Field
Sehoold
Gerabl
Wood
Davis Withdraws From State Senate Race In Cameron Texas
Judd G. Davis, Cameron County Chairman, announces the withdrawal from the State Senate race leaving the candidate name off the ballot in McGregor Texas on August 5 1936.
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McGregor
Texas
Judd G. Davis
Cameron
L N Posey Dies on Farm in Milam County
Funeral services for L. N. Posey 72 of Marlow were held at the Marlow Baptist church with Rev. J Coy Williams and Rev. O C Aerey officiating. Burial was in Cameron Oak Hill cemetery. Posey a farmer, died Tuesday night after a two week illness. Surviving: widow four sons including Charles Posey Taylor Novei Posey Marlow and John Posey Beaumont three daughters Mrs Sy Short Mrs Mugene Mode and Mrs Minnie Taonkin Marlow two brothers L H Posey El Paso and Pete Posey residence unknown.
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L. N. Posey
Marlow
Marlow Baptist Church
J. Coy Williams
Methodist
O. C. Aerey
Presbyterian Church
Cameron
Oak Hill
Posey
Milam County
Mr. Posey
Alabama
Charles Posey
Taylor
Novei Posey
John Posey
Beaumont
Sy Short
Mugene Mode
Minnie Taonkin
L. H. Posey
el Paso
Pete Posey
Cameron Independent School District Raises Teacher Salaries
The Cameron School Board met in a called session Tuesday to fill vacancies from absences and a resignation. Three posts were filled. Musvein Curb elected second grade teacher, Ada Margaret Smith named geography teacher, and Gladys Walker Hefley granted history position with Dorothy Kidd noted as an honor graduate considered for the role.
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Cameron Independent
Deave
K. K. Robbins
Alyne Miller
Chas. Nabours
Mary Lake Henderson Culpepper
Musvein Curb
University of Texas
Misa Curb
Merkel
Ada Margaret Smith
Baylor University
Kosse
Gladys Walker Hefley
Davethy Kidd
Yoo
Cameron Firemen to Lampasas Convention Aug 12
Twenty five Cameron firemen will travel to Lampasas for an August 12 convention. The Lagrange Fort Department will host a reception with dancing swimming golf and barbering. Wives daughters and sweethearts invited. Awards in pumper and old time reel races. Cameron to enter both.
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Cameron
Lampasas
Pexay Pirener
Accovintinn
Largan
Cameron Department
Newton Rally Canceled in Waco Runoff Campaign
The rally to launch Dr. Newton's state senate runoff campaign was canceled when Bert Ford withdrew from the race. The event was planned for the courthouse lawn in Waco.
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Dr. Newton
State Senate
Bert Ford
Court House
Waco
Thompson Opens Campaign in Waco Saturday Night
Col. Ernest O. Thompson candidate for Railroad Commissioner will launch his campaign for re election in Waco on Saturday night August and a Cameron delegation plans to meet him there to participate in the rally.
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Thompson
Waco
Ernest O. Thompson
Cameron
Gilbert Invited to Texas All Star Grid Team
Texas high school football notes state J B Junk Gilbert from Yoemen and Brown of Marlin as the two Class B players invited to the Texas all star north south game in Fort Worth August 8. The event caps a coaching school under the Texas High School Football Coaches Association with L Wood as registrar and secretary.
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Fort Worth
J.B
Junk) Gilbert
Texas
Brown
Marlin High School
L. ©. Wood
Yoemen
Coaches Association
At & P.m
Gilbert
Rice
First Bale Given at Cameron Theatre Anniversary Night
Stanley Swift announced Cameron Theatre will give away the first bale for the 656th year as a fundraiser. The first bale, bought per pound, was used to supplement the Thursday program for theatre patrons. Swift began the tradition in 1923 and distributed the bale during the awards program.
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Cameron
Cameron Theatre
Stanley Swift
Swift
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