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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
1
The Milam Lodge No 125 Knights of Pythias will hold its annual picnic and supper at Wayside Inn on Little River Tuesday night August 20. Members visiting Knights and friends are invited for barbecue and entertainment with a speaker addressed to be chosen by the committee.
T. S. Henderson Sr reports George N. Cook of Brenham confirming Independence Old Independence celebration on Sunday August 25. Dr. S. P. Brooks of Baylor University will deliver the address with Robert Jolly of Houston directing songs and devotional services. A reunion of old friends is promised with a picnic dinner in the live oak grove at the church.
Former Gov. O G Colquitt, member of the United States mediation board, advised Texas Hoover Democrats to stay out of next summer’s Democratic primaries and hold their own convention nominating a full slate of state officers. He predicted no coalition with R B Creager led Republicans, noting 50 percent of Texas Republicans voted for Taft and Smith in 1925. He spoke during a brief visit before heading to Texas City for a Texas City Terminals dispute.
Skeezix hosts a Saturday night dance with J. D. Lewis and his orchestra. The renowned bandleader draws crowds as the cool hall keeps dancers comfortable.
John Stasa manager of the Texas Farm Bureau Gin at Buckholts reports the first bale of the 1929 crop was ginned there. The bale weighed 510 pounds and came from Rudolph Benke’s farm near Buckholts brought by L Waddel on August 3. A $30 premium was subscribed by local merchants and citizens. seed cotton load weighed 1430 pounds. The bale was ginned free of charge by the Farm Bureau Gin Co.
R. L. Murphy of Houston representing Magnolia Petroleum Company visited Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Gunn on Monday night.
Sharp defeats West in a three game series to advance to the Viaco News Tribune Cup final against East Waco. West won the opener 5 4 at Cameron, Sharp won 13 2 at West, and Sharp closed with a 6 0 win at Katy Park in Waco.
S. W. Cheeves departed Cameron this week to survey dry goods markets in the north and east. He will buy goods for the Cameron store and Cheeves Brothers outlets across Texas. The buys enable favorable prices, with savings passed to customers. He plans to return soon as new stock arrives for Cameron.
J Dobbins has returned from dry goods markets to stock the Cameron store. He plans an upcoming announcement about purchases and expects a large fall woods stock to meet trade needs.
The Second Annual Milam County Baptist Association Encampment ended Friday August 9 at Lamkin park Wayside Inn on the river marking one of the county’s most successful religious meetings. Rev W B Breazeale led the event credited for Milam County’s largest Baptist gathering with speakers including Dr William H Knight of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The program covered all church work areas and drew members from across the county and neighboring areas. An illustrated booklet promoted the encampment and the event will be held again next year.
By Thursday morning nine hundred bales of cotton from the 1920 crop had been weighed at the Cameron compress. Dry weather pushed harvest up and the staple may move fast in a few days. Rain is needed in late areas and bottom lands face reduced yields due to insects and June flooding.
A C Strickland formerly of Coolidge has been elected to Yar High School faculty to fill the vacancy caused by J H Sevier’s resignation. The Stricklands will reside on North Lfamm Street, in the former Bob Terry house, and arrive this week. Mrs Strickland, an accomplished musician, will take private piano pupils.
Cameron Boy posts letters from Ellen Ledbetter in Cameron describing his Brooklyn stay. He studies window decorating and advertising at a New York school, noting city life differs from his Southern home. He shares clippings about the Pajama craze among men in major cities.
W B Levy is in the Cameron markets this week buying goods for fall and winter stock. He makes yearly market trips to purchase large quantities for his store and expects to return within a few days as new goods arrive at Cameron.
Mrs. M. C. Bates arrived home after a five week visit to relatives in Cleburne. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lindgren and Mrs. W. E. Tapp, Calvin Tapp, and Miss Lota Gatewood, guests at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monroe's home.
Mrs. Ray Burke lists her sister Mrs. J. D. Benson of Corsicana as her closest relative this week in a local society note.
Miss Lou Davis and Bas sett Watson of Cameron wed at the bride’s sister’s home in Washington D C on August 14 with only close relatives present. The couple plan a Cameron return by car and reside at Hooks Apartment in North Fannin Street. Mrs Watson is a Yoe High School graduate and librarian. Mr Watson, son of Judge and Mrs John Watson, is a Texas University alumnus and works with Texas Power and Light Company.
Cheeves Brothers announce a summer clearance to make room for fall merchandise arriving at the big store. The display ad highlights new lines of fall goods with exceptionally low prices for buyers of dry goods.
In a proceed a three game set Sharp Shooters take Friday’s loss for a credible road win at Cameron to force East Waco Cup bid. Glenn fans nine while Burr fans seven as Sharp rips nine hits led by Sneegle Behrens and Glenn. Henderson homers for West, Sharp takes 10 earned runs to 2 for West.
R G Lyon of the Lyon Dry Goods Company in Cameron has returned from markets after several days buying merchandise. He is a progressive merchant who keeps in touch with markets year round. This year he made large purchases to meet expected local demand for dry goods.
Mr and Mrs Ray Burke and Mr and Mrs Bush Stafford were Wace visitors Sunday. They were joined by Ray Burke Jr who has been visiting David and L T Lewis in Ft Worth and he returned home with them.
A Wednesday meeting at the courthouse, led by the Chamber of Commerce, urged improvements on county roads feeding trade territory. Speakers cited long neglect of lateral and main roads, dry weather, and heavy fall traffic, with plans to raise funds and consult Commissioner Moore on San Gabriel routes and the road to Gause.
Milam County tax collector Roy Law has been elected vice president of the Texas State Tax Collectors Association with a succession provision to become president within two years. He is lauded for improving efficiency and has received a commendation from Comptroller S. H. Terrell noting his office is in exact balance and praising his service.
Leland Green of the C. N. Green Brothers Store in Cameron returns from furniture markets in the north and east. He reports large purchases for Cameron stock and notes several carloads arriving now. Green displays one of the largest and most interesting furniture stocks in the area.
Mrs. C. L. Frierson of Waco formerly Miss Ruth Tucker was the guest last weekend of Mrs. FE Wy Phillips.
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