First National Bank of Cameron Texas Opens Half Century
Fifty years after its 1889 founding, the First National Bank of Cameron Texas celebrated its 50th anniversary with a modest week of events. President Henry M. Hefley highlighted patrons and friends as key to the bank’s service, noting founder John M. Hefley organized the institution in Cameron with a $50 000 capital.
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First National Bank of
Cameron
Texas
Pioneer Bank
Central
First National Bank
Henry M. Hefley
John M. Hefley
Tennessee
Great Central Prairies
First National Bank Leaders Honored in Anniversary Review
From the August 22 1889 minutes officers were John M Hefley president C P Dodge cashier and T F Hardy assistant cashier. Directors included Hefley Arnold Reese Peoples McLane Hoxie Rain ey and Sellers. Hefley led the bank through early service and his death came December 20 1908. Henry M Hefley elected cashier January 12 1904 and the bank endured panics and depression, praising its strength and community service during fifty years of operation. Present officers include M H Hefley president R H McIntosh chairman Mrs S W Cheev es vice president George Waller cashier A K Gurecky assistant cashier R A Marak bookkeeper Wm Sell bookkeeper.
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John M. Hefley
C. P. Dodge
T. F. Hardy
B. J. Arnold
J.C. Reese
Thomas Peoples
John B. McLane
J. R. Hoxie
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Henry M. Hefley
Hefley
Texas State Bank and Trust Company
First National Bank
Ih. M. Hefley
R. H
R. H. Sellers
W. T. Hefley
D. Kemp
Jeff T. Kemp
B. I. Arnold
J. C. Reese
Tom Peoples
A. J. Lewis
H. M. Hefley
God or Cash on Thanksgiving Public Stance
The piece argues Thanksgiving should honor God rather than maximize profits. It condemns using the holiday to boost cash receipts or turkey sales and accuses leaders of dollar worship. It stresses a President’s power to set the date but questions motive if tied to commerce.
Commissioners invite tax survey by East Texas Chamber in Milam County
The Cameron Chamber has pressed for a tax survey and the Daily Herald invites the Commissioners Court to explain its purpose. Tax surveys aim to curb abuses and boost efficiency, but critics warn civic groups may use them to attack officials. County and city taxes have been lowered while debt remains low. Clock No. 1 noted.
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East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Milam County
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Panne
The
Daily Herald
Chamber of Commerce
Cameron
Cameron sidewalk sanitary concerns prompt citizen letter
A country reader complains that Cameron sidewalks are cluttered by merchants with chairs, merchandise, and even chicken coops. He notes spit on sidewalks, fears tuberculosis, and urges enforcement of a five dollar fine and keeping merchandise inside stores to improve cleanliness.
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Cameron
Odd Fellows Meet At San Gabriel Lodge
The local Odd Fellows Lodge held their inner city meeting at San Gabriel on Wednesday evening. A number of Cameron lodge members attended.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
San Gabriel
Cameron Lodge
Weekend Screen Attractions at Cameron and Milam Theaters
The Cameron and Milam theaters announce a lineup of features for the weekend and upcoming days. George O Brien stars in Trouble in Sundown at the Milam Friday and Saturday. Cameron hosts Sorority House with Ann Sheridan and Jas Ellison and a crime story with Melvyn Douglas and Lewis Platt. Ginger Rogers and David Niven lead Bachelor Mother at Cameron Sunday and Monday. Hurricane returns with Dorothy Lamour and Jon Hall Tuesday and Wednesday. These Glamour Girls with Anita Louise and Lew Ayres closes next Thursday and Friday.
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Cameron Theatre
Milam
George O’brien
Melvyn Douglas
Lewis Platt
Ann Sheridan
Jas. Ellison
Ginger Rogers
David Niven
Dorothy Lamour
Jon Hall
Anita Louise
Lew Ayres
Masons Meet St Andres Lodge Tonight at 8
St Andres Masonic Lodge will hold a regular stated business session at the lodge hall tonight at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend and members of neighboring lodges are cordially invited.
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St. Andres
British pledge to defend Poland sparks looming war
Lord Halifax announced the British government will defend Poland and honor its pledge with Poland. If Germany invades, all British Empire resources will be mobilized to oppose the Nazi aggression as Europe braces for wider conflict. The address concluded at 2:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
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England
Lord Halifax
Poland
Europe
Germany
Tax cuts listed by judge kew tax cut details
Milam county reduced the tax rate from 75e to 70e at the August 16 commissioners court meeting. Judge Jeff T. Kemp cited road district savings and ongoing federal projects, noting increases in the state tax rate and a delayed bond exemption. Districts Cameron No 2 Gause No 5 San Gabriel No 7 Lilac No 9 Rockdale No 10 Tracy No 11 Jones Prairie No 15 Clarkson No 16 Ben Arnold No 18 Milano No 29 Val Verde No 30 Hefley Improvement District cut from 1.25 to 1.10.
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Milam County
Commissioners’ Court
Jeff T. Kemp
Court House
Brazos Conservation
Brazos
Cameron
Gause
San Gabriel
Lilac
Rockdale
Tracy
Jones Prairie
Clarkson
Ben Arnold
Milano
Val Verde
Hefley Impovement District
Joe Cahill Dies in Cameron Hospital
Joe Cahill a 48 year old Burlington merchant died at Cameron hospital Wednesday evening after a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at St Michael’s Catholic Church Burlington with Rev T F O Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow in Burlington. He is survived by a sister Sister Eduard Marie of Austin and two brothers Bart Cahill and Dan Cahill.
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Joe Cahill
Burlington
Cameron Hospital
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
T. F. O'Sullivan
Coleman Funeral Home
Mr. Cahill
Eduard Marie
Austin
Bart Cahill
Dan Cahill
Mrs. Sam Hefley Gravely Ill in Houston
Mrs. Sam Hefley was rushed to a Houston hospital Monday afternoon for treatment and reported in grave condition with little hope of survival. The illness is cancer, with no expectation of recovery.
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Sam Hefley
Houston
Rotarians Hear On Hobbies At Cameron Club Meeting
Rev. J. P. Love addresses the Cameron Rotary Club on hobbies as a balanced life activity. Members share talks and visitors from Temple attend. a stamp gift from European nations honors the occasion. The board also votes to congratulate First National Bank on its 50th anniversary.
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Love
Rotarians
Temple
J. E B. Johnson
Tropics
Central America
P. W. Davis
India
J. B. White
Mr. Love
Board of Directors
First National Bank
Jeff Hefley Declares War On Gambling in Burleson County
Jeff Hefley owner of the Central Texas Retail Credit Bureau in Bryan travelled to Cameron and announced that slot machines marble machines and other gambling forms have been driven out of Burleson county and will likely stay out. He recently wrote a caustic letter to Governor W Lee O Daniel challenging Burleson county conditions centered on Club Avalon near the Brazos River. Hefley did not release the letter but its contents prompted reports that Rangers were sent to Caldwell to pursue action.
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Jeff Hefley
Central Texas Retail Credit Bureau
Bryan
Cameron
Burleson County
Hefley
W. Lee O’daniel
Burleston County
Club Avalon
Brazos River
Brazos County
Caldwell
Mattress Makers Must Obtain Permit or Face Fines
County health officer Dr. W. R. Newton said the State Health Department requires mattress manufacturers to secure a permit before production or face heavy fines. He noted Dr. A. S. Epperson and he should be contacted prior to any mattress being made.
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W. R. Newton
State Health Department
Newton
A.S. Epperson
Bank Personnel Roster From Cameron's Leading Citizens Bank
The 1914 souvenir booklet for Cameron's First National Bank highlights prominent Central Texas figures who fueled the bank's 50 year milestone. It lists officers and directors from 1889 to 1903, including A N Green president E A Flinn vice president Henry M Hefley cashier J C Reese vice president S W Cheeves A J Dossett, with stockholders and early board changes detailed start to 1894.
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First National Bank
A. N. Green
E. A. Flinn
Henry M. Hefley
J. C. Reese
S. W. Cheeves
A. J. Dossett
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Kew
Hosital
J. P. Love
Cameron Rotary Club
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