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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1940

Page

4

Local News Briefs From Cameron and Nearby Towns

Milam County business visits are reported as Walter Marek Jr of Burlington and others transact in Cameron. A Legion trip to Brazos River north of Hearne spans two days with swimming and fishing. Students from Cameron and John Tarleton College prepare for pilot license exams. Visitors include J Frank Cook of Salty and James Duplechain of St Benedict Louisiana.

Walter Marek, Jr Burlington Cameron G. D. Reat W. H. Boone and Son Milton Ray O’neill Sons of the Legion Brazos River Silver Bridge Hearne Mr. O'Neill Thomas Yager John Tarleton College James Duplechain St. Benedict, la

Miss Catherine Mode to Teach Piano in Cameron This Fall

Miss Catherine Mode announces she will teach piano in Cameron starting this fall after studying at Eastman School of Music in Rochester and Baylor University. Returning to her home city, she offers lessons to local students. contact at her Cameron home. Ruth Marek returns from vacation in Waco and Perry with relatives.

Catherine Mode Cameron Eastman School of Music Rochester New York Baylor University Catherine Miss Mode Ruth Marek Waco Perry

Local business notes from Cameron Tuesday

J Maresh of Belmena transacted business in Cameron Tuesday. S W Follis of Briary was a busi.

J. Maresh Belmena Cameron S. W. Follis of Briary Cameron Monday

Roy Tidwell to Close Gause Church Services Friday Night

Roy Tidwell of Houston will close a series of services at the Gause Church of Christ this Friday night. Attendance has been strong with one hundred to two hundred fifty people present each evening.

Roy Tidwell Houston Gause Church of Christ

Dallas Pastor to Preach at Local Baptist Church Sunday

Rev. Luper of the First Baptist Church of Oak Cliff Dallas will preach at the Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening Ray Burke chair of the pulpit committee announced Thursday that Rev Luper had been invited for Sunday All members and the public urged to attend.

Luper First Baptist Church of Oak Cliff Dallas The Baptist Church Ray Burke Rev. Luper

Stop That Itching and For Sale Notices in One Box

STOP THAT ITCHING is advertised for Athletes Foot Eczema Itch Ringworm and foot ache with Black Hawk Ointment 50c and 1. DUSEK PHARMACY. FOR SALE Young Jersey cow and calf see Delta Luce Cameron 21 FOR SALE New house and one acre outside city limit on paved road bargain is sold at once see Mrs Joe Dusek 4tp.

Dusek Pharmacy Jersey Delta Luce Cameron Joe Dusek

Postal Inspectors to Review Plan for Free Delivery Extension

Postal Inspectors will visit Cameron to discuss extending free mail delivery to currently underserved areas. Postmaster J R Hays says inspection aims to gauge feasibility and urged immediate city action to number houses and clean up districts. The outcome depends on inspector impressions and local support.

Cameron J. R. Hays

Party Honors 42 Leisure Club Members at Catos Coffee Shop

Monday night co-hostesses Mrs. John Matyastik Mrs. Henry Boedeker Mrs. V. K. Lesikar and Mrs. August Gurecky welcomed 42 Leisure Club members and husbands at Catos Coffee Shop. Miss Margaret Lesikar attended as the sole guest. Women’s prizes went to Mrs. Arnold Juergens first and Mrs Leo Stecher second. men’s prizes to Leo Laake first and Bill Sell second. Traveling prizes went to Mrs. P. L. Bergum and G. V. Schiller. Refishments were sandwiches and punch.

John Matyastik Henry Boedeker V. K. Lesikar August Gurecky Leisure Club Cato’s Margaret Lesikar Arnold Juergens Leo Stecher Leo Laake Bill Sell P. L. Bergum G. V. Schiller

Premium for First 1940 Cotton Bale

Cameron sells the first 1940 cotton bale for 41.77 with 9.20 seed and 43.32 premium. The total handed to the farmer is 94.29, a figure the Daily Herald notes as possibly small against the bale’s value and local cotton importance.

Cameron The Daily Herald

Miss Oma Weathers Returns From Houston School

Miss Oma Weathers returns from Houston where she has spent several weeks attending school.

Oma Weathers Houston

Garret in critical condition after hip break at home

T D Garret, injured by a fall three weeks ago at his residence, remains in critical condition as doctors monitor his recovery and potential complications.

T. D. Garret

Graham to Teach Friendly Bible Class at First Methodist

Jesse Kirk, president of the Friendly Bible Class at the First Methodist Church, announced that H E Graham will teach the class on Sunday. All members and visitors are welcome to attend. Mr Graham is well known as a Bible and Sunday lessons teacher.

Jesse Kirk Friendly Bible First Methodist Church H. E. Graham Graham

Fall buttons and lace goods headline sale

New shipment features two tone wooden buttons in gold and silver and fall shades with white buttons. Lace beading and insertion offered in many patterns. Pepperell brand broadcloth slips for misses and school wear. Vanity sets pillow cases scarves and luncheon cloths promoted alongside bed spreads and Mercerized cotton.

For Sale 106 1-2 Acres Near Buckholts and Fitch School

For sale 1 2 acre plots improved four miles north of Buckholts and one half mile east of Fitch School. Asking 75 cents per acre. Write Annie Alley 6te for details.

Buckholts Fitch School Annie Alley

Help Your Kidneys Box of Juno Tablets Sale

Advertisement promotes a box of Juno Tablets from Dusek Pharmacy as a remedy for kidney and bladder disorders and related symptoms. It offers a guarantee with price points of 50c and 1 dollar.

Dusek Pharmacy

Approaching Marriage Announced For Miss Frances Terry

The approaching marriage of Miss Frances Terry to Orlette Watson was announced at a Saturday lawn reception hosted by Misses Nelta Dier and Patricia Batte at the R. L. Batte residence. About 25 guests attended to offer best wishes as the couple plans a August 14 ceremony in Cameron.

Frances Terry Orlette Watson Mart Nelta Dierr Patricia Batte R. L. Batte Miss Terry Mr. Watson Bob Terry Cameron Yee High School Texas Power & Light Company Waco

Pears Wanted At Cameron Texas Produce Company

Green Produce Company of Cameron Texas advertises purchase of field pears along with shelled corn maize and other grain. Farmers are asked to bring in hens fryers and fat young turkeys.

Green Produce Company Cameron Texas

Ice Cream Supper At First Christian Church

The women of the First Christian Church invite the public to an ice cream supper Thursday night starting at 8 o clock. Delicious ice cream will be served and attendees are welcome.

The First Christian Church

Minerva Visitors Reported in Cameron

Dudley Curry and L. D. Jenkins of Minerva were visitors in Cameron, detailing a brief moment of social activity in the region.

Dudley Curry L. D. Jenkins Minerva Cameron

For Sale 100 Acres Near Clarkson Texas

Sale notice for 100 acres located on highway about 1 to 2 miles from Clarkson with proximity to a gin school and store. Contact L D Hexyst Box 416 Rosebud Texas for details.

Clarkson L. D. Hexyst Rosebud Tex

Mrs. E. R. Cates Dies at Home in Milano

Mrs. E. R. Cates died Monday at her Milano residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Cates home and interment followed at Reed Lake Cemetery in Bell County.

E. R. Cates Milano Cates Reed Lake Bell County

Paul Olbrich Visits Cameron Friday Night

Burlington resident Paul Olbrich was seen in Cameron on Friday night, with witnesses noting his appearance and movements around local venues during the evening.

Paul Olbrich Burlington Cameron

Rockdale resident McGuyer conducts Cameron business Tuesday

E. L. McGuyer of Rockdale transacted business in Cameron Tuesday, indicating continued regional activity and local commerce.

E. L. McGuyer Rockdale Cameron

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Cameron Herald Jefferson B. White Milam County E. T. Roberts Hamilton Chap John McLeran William Bickett of Hoyte Gilbert McDonald Ad Hall J. Frank Cook Salty Fred Williamson Land Surveyor Cameron, Texas Cato Hilltop Tavern Horstmann Bros. Tire Store Dorothy Perkins Barbara Gould H. H. Ayer Marie Tomlin Woodbury H BE. Graham Mer the Daily Herald LACE Nadinola Nancy Lee Jr Acee Clarks O. N. T Marrige Frank McLerran Nelson Green Attoreny Mr. Morrison Morrison Cam Eron University of Texas Court House
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