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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1927
Page
4
Classified notice notes mail matter of second class filed at Cameron Texas under a congressional act of March 3 1879 and lists OFFICERS involved.
Directors listed include J. B. White, Robert McLane, J. P. Werner, R. Pp. Jeter, H. M. Hefley, T. 5. Henderson Jr., J. Z. Parma, J. G. Davis, and Bh. A. Tag as part of the local board roster.
The report notes Gov. Alvin Fuller refused clemency for Sacco and Vanzetti after exhaustive research found no new trial basis and no unfair trial claim. Since then, demonstrations and banners have insulted the country, reflecting on the law and the lives affected by the case.
An editorial argues that radical violence and the Sacco and Vanzetti controversy reveal danger from foreign elements. It praises stricter immigration and naturalization laws, warns against alien radicals, and cites Rep. Albert Johnson calling for deportation and tightened gates to U.S. citizenship.
The building committee awarded the contract for a new church to Dr Mnis Construction Co of Houston. Groundbreaking is expected Monday with work starting immediately. Plumbing goes to M N Kilian of Cameron. painting and electrical work pending. The new church will sit two blocks north of the old building, funded by the congregation, and aims to be a modern facility under Rev. Kenney. The Hubert Hefley Motor Co finishes an awning for the display building across from its office as the area prepares for the Ford car arrival.
Steve Gardner and his Hokum Kings will play at Wayside Inn in Cameron, described as the most popular orchestra yet to perform there. A large crowd is anticipated for real dance music, with Bob Dean and his orchestra to follow next Tuesday, featuring members from Oklahoma Troubadours and Jack Gardner’s Dallas group.
The city will ask engineer A F Mitchell for an opinion on an oiling paving method using asphaltic material tested in Texas towns. If satisfactory the council may back this cheaper paving, potentially funded by a bond issue, with cement curbs and engineering services.
The Summer Encampment of the Farmers Improvement Society of Miller County concluded with white and Black leaders praising the event. Speakers included Hon. T. B. Henderson who highlighted the society and its leaders, and Hon. W. G. Gillis noted for his long service in education and public office.
Horstmann Brothers The Store, Hudson Essex dealer, announces and displays the Hudson Super Six. The feature highlights a striking innovation in motor design and the model’s premiere reception.
Mrs. J. C. Tucker again hosted a Wednesday morning bridge gathering using the same flowers and decorations as the prior day. Miss Clara Thomas, Mrs. J. C. Martin, and Mrs. Earl Evers of Cuero received cutlovely handkerchiefs, while Madeline Tucker helped serve ice cream and cake on decorated trays.
A resident announces a threshing event at their property from August 1 to August 6 inclusive. The notice provides no other specifics on location or participants.
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