Milam County Club Women Boost Farmer's Short Course Interest
Mrs. Etta W. Ringgold reports strong turnout at A and M College Farmer's Short Course with Milam county boosters among the crowd. Contests named winners in kitchen and biscuit events, clothing and bread, with notes on participants from Cavilla Davilla Milano Maysfield and Ben Arnold. No state prizes awarded this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta W. Ringgold
A. & M. College
Hoyte
Milam County
C. M. Morris
Cavilla
Wallace Moore
State Democratic Convention Set for September 7 in San Antonio
Arthur R. Eidson, chairman of the Texas Democratic executive committee, issues notice that the state convention will be held on September 7, 1926, in the Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio. Secretary Richard T. Fleming notes publication is needed due to ambiguity in the state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Houston
Arthur R. Ridson
Hamilton
Democratic Executive Committee
Arthur R. Eidson
Democratic Party
Municipal Auditorium
Bexar County
Richard T. Fleming
Grant Lumber to Move Yard and Build New Plant
The Grant Lumber Company has bought a half block from Mrs. Francis Luther across from the Mack Fox Filling Station and will move the yards in about six weeks. Manager F. R. Dumlop said a first class lumber plant and display facilities are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Lumber Company
Francis Luther
Mack Fox
F. R. Dumlop
Aggieland Dance Draws Large Crowd at Wayside VI
The Aggieland five from College Station performed to a large crowd at Wayside with attendees from Rosebud Marlin Rockdale and Hearne. On Monday night J. D. Lewis played to a large audience and another dance with J. D. Lewis and his orchestra is planned for Friday. Mr Cammer is praised for his management of the dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aggieland Five
College Station
Wayside
Rosebud
Marlin
Rockdale
Hearne
J. D. Lewis
Cammer
Cameron GEs First Bale in Cameron Texas Cotton 1926
H H Chamberlain of Walkers Creek produced Cameron’s first bale of 1926 cotton. Ginned at Batte’s No 2 gin in Cameron the 510 pound bale sold for 16 cents per pound with seed bringing total $5.60. Local businessmen raised 137.95 as a premium to encourage farmers to market in Cameron. Chamberlain praised the response and noted ongoing pest controls as leaf and boll worms are being fought amid hopes for normal production with a 30 day delay this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Chamberlain
Walkers Creek
Batte
Cameron
Frank Brock
Cooking expert to demonstrate L and H electric ranges
Esther Higgins a renowned domestic economist will lead cooking demonstrations at the Texas Public Utilities Company local office. Sessions run Friday through next week each afternoon 2 30 to 5 00 with insights on economical and scientific food preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Public Utilities Company
Esther Higgins
Minerva Man Attends Masonic Degree Ceremony
Cal E Mays of Minerva attended the Masonic meeting last Thursday evening as his friend Henry Davis received his degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal. E. M. Mays
Minerva
Henry Davis
Hughes Visit Spurs Alabama Relatives in Mayfield
Mr and Mrs J O Hughes of Mays field are visiting Alabama relatives, sharing family ties and travel news from their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Hughes
Maysfield
Alabama
Natatorium in City Park Opens Under Grady Houston
Cameron Natatorium in City Park opened Wednesday August 4 under Grady Houston. Water changes occur every other day with fresh water daily. Large crowds from city and nearby towns enjoy nightly swimming parties. Hours: weekdays 6 am to 10 pm, Sunday 6 am to 9 am and 2 pm to 7 pm. Admission 15 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Houston
Cameron
Pioneer S C Mayfield Dies at 79 At Cavilla Farm
S C Mayfield of Milam county died at his farm home 5 miles north of Cavilla August 7 1926 after a long illness. Funeral conducted by Rev W Binford Rogers at the home. He lived 54 years in Milam county and was born in Neosho Missouri in 1847. Survived by ten children and a widow. Buried in Verde cemetery near the old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C. Mayfield
Cavilla
W. Binford
Rogers
S. C. Mayfield
Milam County
J. C. Mayfield
Cameron
Temple
Missouri
Neosho
Texas
International & Great Northern
Rockdale
The
Baptist Church
Valverde
Mayfield
Funeral Obituary for Frank Pretsch of Burlington Texas
Frank Pretsch aged 69 died at his Burlington residence on Wednesday July 28 after a lingering illness. Survived by his wife and six daughters, three in Milam county. Born in Germany, he moved to Milam county about 20 years ago settling in Burlington. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church in Burlington with burial in Burlington cemetery. A large number of friends from across the county attended. Pal bearers included Arnold Ploceck Jim Nolan Eid Gahil Albert Marek Jno Helpert Jno Smitton. Green Brn. Undertakers handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pretsch
Burlington
Milam County
Mr. Pretsch
Germany
Texas
Catholi Church
Arnold Ploceck
Jim Nolan
Eid. Gahil
Albert Marek
Jno
Mrs Josephine Michalka Obituary in Camden County
Mrs Josephine Michalka 72 died at her son J J Michalka's home in Camden on Friday noon August 6 1926 after long illness. Survived by four sons a daughter several grandchildren and relatives. Born in Austria she came to the United States about twenty years ago and settled in Mitam County. Service at residence then at Catholic church Rev Geo Apel with burial in Catholic Cemetery. Large crowd attended. Pallbearers listed. Undertaking Parlor handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Michalka
J. J. Michalka
Camerdon
Michalka
Austria
Germany
Mitam County
Geo. Apel
Frank Peer
Frank Hampel
John Wilcheck
Joe Hoach
John Holtis
R. Site
San Bros. Undertaking Parlor
Burlington man visits ill brother in town
Hugh Martin of Burlington came to town Friday to visit his brother Joe who is ill in a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Martin
Burlington
Joe
Davilla Colored Farmers Create Two Year Canning Supply
Demonstration agent Williams leads Davilla Milam county families to can nearly 28 000 cans of meats vegetables fruits and jellies forming a two years supply per family. A community fair and dinner August 13 14 will showcase canning demonstrations farm products and music with good speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackland Belt
Davilla
Williams
Agent Williams
Milam County
Commercial Club Organizes Good Will Trips Begin
The Cameron Commercial Club formed a committee Frank Lesovsky Jim Coleman and Moulton Cobb to arrange Good Will trips starting with an engagement at Buckholts Friday night August 20 The group decided to replace the band with orchestra music and short plays for entertainment at suitable venues The trips have been successful in the past and are expected to be more so this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Commercial Club
Frank Lesovsky
Jim Coleman
Moulton Cobb
Buckholts
Riverside Tourist Park Draws Big Picnic Crowds
Riverside Tourist Park remains popular with picnic parties as crowds from surrounding towns and tourists camp nearby. With the river low, the swimming area is praised as one of Central Texas best, making it ideal for sunrise breakfasts and outings. Radio sounds welcomed visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Pouviat Park
Seaman Visits Marlow Home For Cameron Masonic Meeting
Mr Armstrong, a seaman and recent visitor to Ernest Walston of Marlow, attended the Masonic Lodge meeting in Cameron on Thursday night.
Mexicans Arrested After Row Over Mexican Crisis
Eulalia Remerez and Manuel Gonzales were arrested Monday morning after a Sunday night shooting prompted by a dispute over religious tensions in Mexico. Remerez fired twice at Gonzales, wounding only a powder burn. both men worked as Santa Fe railroad section hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulalia Remerez
Manuel Gonzales
Mexico
Remerez
Gonzales
Blaylock
Will Vaughan
Santa Fe
Milam County Attorney Candidate Thanks Voters
The candidate expresses sincere thanks to Milam County citizens for the primary election vote. He pledges to serve faithfully, enforce criminal laws, and solicit cooperation and assistance in his duties as County Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Local residents attend Maysfield sermon series at revival
Robert Smith and friends visit Maysfield to hear Rev Edgar Newton preach as part of a week long series. Older friends of Newton are invited to attend. Will Kirkman and Mrs Kirkman plus Mrs Brack Robinson and daughters stayed with R S Wiley. Cameron resident Robert B Mayfield named assistant pastor at Clearwater First Baptist. Baylor graduate and son of E C Mayfield now living in Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smith
Sallie Phillips
Mollie Allen
Maysfield
Edgar Newton
Will Kirkman
Shackelford County
Brack Robinson
Sd. Kirkman
R. S. Wiley
Kirkman
Robinson
Wiley
Cameron
Robert B. Mayfield
First Baptist Church
Clearwater
Fila
Robert
Baylor University
C. Meyfield
Temple
Possible change in Milam County Home Agent staff
Mine Juanita Sprott cousin of Charles Sprott District Home Demonstration Agent of the A and M Extension service was in Cameron Wednesday. There may be a change made in the personnel of the County Home Agent in Milam County before the fall season opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Sprott
Charles Sprott
A & M. Extension Service
Cameron
Milam County
Green Family Plans Return Trip From Huntsville Alabama
Leland Green Sr leaves Alabama and will return next week with his younger brother Carroll Green and cousin Join Green of Rosebud who stayed with Mr and Mrs R Grayson in Huntsville this summer. The Greens enjoyed tours of sites of interest during their visit. Mrs Etta Ringgold County Home Agent departed for the Seaquentennial in Philadelphia for about three weeks for a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Green
Alabama
Carroll Green
Green
Rosebud
Mrs. R. Grayson
Huntsville
Etta Ringgold
Seaquiventennial
Philadelphia
Cameron Junior Band Feature With Jackson Family Sons
Mr and Mrs FB Jackson took their two sons F EB and Harold to A and M to perform with the Cameron Junior Band on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FB. Jackson
F. EB
Harold
Cameron
Howell and Taylor Family Notes in Port Lavaca Visit
Mr and Mrs Jay Howell and their child spent days in the home of Mr and Mrs T A Howell. Jack Taylor is visiting Port Lavaca for a few days with his roommate, fishing in the Gulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Jay Howell
Little
T. A. Howell
Jack Taylor
Port Lavaca
The
Gulf
Milk, Foods and Warm Weather Blamed in Illness Spike
The Cameron area reports over a hundred sudden violent illness cases in the past month, with symptoms of ptomaine poisoning. Doctors offer varied explanations from milk contamination to heat driven food spoilage, urging stricter sanitation at dairies and food vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Herald
Leland Denson
City
The
T. J. Denson
A. S&s. Epperson
M. ¢ App
Texas
J. L. Denson
W. R. Newton
Eduard
Miss Alice McGehee to Manage Millinery at Cameron Store
Alice McGehee accepts the post to supervise millinery and ladies ready to wear at Pierce and Bradbury in Cameron. She previously led millinery and ready to wear at J. D. Dobbins. Preston Laird also joins Dobbins as markets purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice McGehee
Pierce & Bradbury Dry Goods
Cameron
J. D. Dobbins
Preston Laird
Dobbins
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Marce
Taylor Milano
Aggieland
Cameron Ges
H.H. Chamberlain
Texas Public Utilities CO
City Park
Commercial Club
Riverside
J. S. Hubert
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