Decentralized industry links to farm prosperity
The article cites T. R. Preston arguing that combining industry with agriculture in small towns boosts local economies. It highlights North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Ohio as examples and notes benefits such as increased farm product markets, jobs, higher living standards, and tax wealth. It mentions Kinport Tenn. as home to the world’s largest book printing plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Preston
American Bankers Association
Preston
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kinsport
Tenn
Wood names Yeomen captains as football season opens
Coach Carroll Wood selects captains Tomer Chambers in the line and Harry Kennon with Floyd Hatch sharing backfield captain duties for each game. An annual meet and first practice are set for August 30 at 8 pm at the field with fans invited.
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Ian
Carroll Wood
Alpine
Coach Wood
Tomer Chambers
Harry Kennon
Floyd Hatch
Wood
Punk Bennett
Mural
Clibla
Bennett
Taylor man held for drunken driving after collision
Julius Pokonery of Taylor was arrested and held for drunken driving after his car struck a machine driven by N. C. Gilbert of Austin Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Pokonery
Taylor
N. C. Gilbert
Austin
Jean Harlow Stars in Saratoga at Cameron Theatre
Jean Harlow and Clark Gable lead in Saratoga opening Sunday at Cameron Theatre for two days. The romance and racing tale follows a spoiled heiress and a square gambler across penthouses, a London hotel, a Kentucky farm, and the Saratoga racetrack with a climactic race sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Harlow
Cameron Theatre
Saratoga
Clark Gable
Gable
Square
San Francisco
Anita Loos
Robert Hopkins
Jack Conway
Saratoza
S Laves
London
Kentucky
Saratoga Racetrack
United States
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Frank Morgan
Una Merkel
Mystery Body Found Leaves Clues in Alley Nest
Austin report details a body found in the Herald plant area hidden in a rat nest with oak leaves from distant origins. Investigators recovered newspaper fragments dated 1914 1928 and 1930 from shreds in the nest as doctors prepare a final report this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Herald
Criminal District Attorney Camp
M. T. Gonzallus
New York
Houston
Cameron
Rain showers bring light damage report in Cameron area
Two inches of rain fell in Cameron Sunday afternoon with a light shower Monday. The fall covered a small area and caused no damage to cotton. Rain is needed for young cotton and benefits are reported where the water fell, especially southeast of Cameron and north of the city.
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Cameron
Confession in Forged Checks Case Ties Edgeworth Foreigner
Frank Posival Jr confessed to District Attorney Camp that he forged two checks in May on Gus Gonton, a former Edgeworth resident. One check went to Cheeves Bros while the other was passed at Patillo Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Posival, Jr
Gus Gonton
Edgeworth
Cheeves Bros
Patillo
Thorndale Merchant Shot Wounding Minor In Store Incident
Frank Hopkins of the South Elm Community was slightly wounded in the Thorndale Mercantile Co store at 7 30 PM Saturday. Karl Strauss, the firm’s manager, posted $1000 bond after witnesses said two shots were fired, one bullet piercing the right wrist. Earlier, at 4 PM E L Hopkins, father of the injured youth, and Strauss fought. the son entered the store to resume the quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hopkins
South Elm
Thorndale Mercantile Co
Karl Strauss
E. L. Hopkins
Strauss
Texas Constitution Amendments Facing August Ballot
Herald outlines six proposed changes in Texas constitution ahead of the August 28 vote. Rural voters may face hardship while urban areas gain. farm voters crucial to passage. Amendment No 128 relieves stockholders of double liability after federal deposit guarantees, affecting state banks joining the FDIC system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Texas
Federal Deposit Guarantee System
Chas. F. Green Sets Pace For Food Selling
Franklin Green reports record weekend business at the cash grocery amid an aggressive advertising push quoting best possible prices on quality merchandise. An August 12 Herald ad drew strong interest and favorable response, with Cameron store promising continued outreach to buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Frank Green
Cash Grocery
Herald
Cameron
New Highway Right of Way Sought From Splawn to Port Sullivan
Judge Kemp and Commissioners Stidham and McMillion reviewed the proposed Splawn to Port Sullivan Bridge route to obtain a right of way. A 100 foot wide corridor is required and the court will pay twice the rendition value of affected land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Splawn
Port Sullivan Bridge
Kemp
Stidham and
McMillion
Key Man Ellis Returns to Cameron for Lock Work
W. O. Ellis of Belton resumes key and lock services in Cameron at his long established Santa Fe town stand. He specializes in keys lock and safe work for local customers and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Ellis
Belton
Cameron
Santa Fe
Mr. Ellis
Milam County consider tax hike to cover salaries
Milam County may raise its tax rate to bolster the general fund for salaries of county and district officials. Auditor C. R. Isaacs notes the county drew about $18,000 from the general fund last year after salaries were paid from the treasury under the fee system. Texas voters face a constitutional change proposal granting the legislature power to fix salaries, as the salary system has nearly bankrupted many counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
C. R. Isaacs
Texas
Skelton Named to Athletic Council in City
Willard B. Skelton has been named a member of the Athletic Council to succeed Bassett Watson. His appointment follows a record of civic service including leadership roles with the Band Parents Association and the Chamber of Commerce. He has long advocated park and band tax and supports a balanced program of athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard B. Skelton
Athletic Council
Bassett Watson
Skelton
Band Parents Association
Chamber of Commerce
Election 8 Slated for District Bo
An election to name a Representative for District bo is planned after Jesse James resigned to become Chief Clerk in the office of state treasurer Charley Lockhart. No candidates have been announced yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Jesse James
Charley Lockhart
New Paldoa Wood Furniture at Eplen Company Display
The Herald reports new Paldoa wood furniture imported from South America by Showers Furniture Company and shown at Eplen Furniture in a car load reach to a dealer in another town. Mr. Eplen describes the display and arrival this week.
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Paldoa Wood
Eplen Furniture Company
South America
Showers Furniture Company
Eplen
Mr. Eplen
the Herald
Barbecue Tonight in Cameron at City Park
Cameron PARA Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual barbecue tonight in City Park. Secretary Paden says more than 200 attendees are expected with several addresses on the program. Visitors from Houston and other cities are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Paden
Houston
New Salem voters cut district tax to fifty cents
Taxpayers in the New Salem school district approved a reduction by a 23 to 6 vote, lowering the district levy to 50 cents. The action affects local property taxes and reflects voter approval of a leaner budget.
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New Salem
Project Houses at A and M Big Aid to Deserving Boys
The Herald reports Milam and Falls counties completing a new Project Houses unit for fall term at A and M. Raymond Helpert of Burlington explains a cooperative plan begun in 1982 serving about 750 boys with county sponsorship. Each house has a matron, meals, and shared expenses, with groceries bought wholesale and farm produce welcomed to meet costs. Expenses run ten to fourteen dollars per month per day, excluding books and uniforms.
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Milam
Falls
the Herald
Raymond Helpert
Burlington
Falls County
Milam County
Mr. Heipert
Dr. Ruswell
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E. G. Skinner
Chicago
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Tocsin
Homer Chambers
Thorndale Merchant
Shootin
Chas. F. Green
Cameron Para
Legion
American Legion
Woodruff
J. D. Baskin
Joh Sapp
Grady Little
Lee Clare
Bach
Mr. Baskin
Samameew
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