World ruled by women prompts peace and language reform
Lena Madesin Phillips argues a women ruled world would scrap modern weapons but rely on clubs and knives until unity is achieved. She favors a universal language to ease international understanding, while a Sharp wit questions its effect. The piece also notes clever prank signs that curb traffic and protect crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Madesin Phillips
New York
Miss Phillips
George Bernard Shaw
Shaw
Future Farmers Prepare for Exhibits and Fairs
The Future Farmers of America chapter led by James Leath seeks attendance at the August 21 meeting. Plans include entering poultry at the Centennial FFA show with entries due by September 4 to Walter Burton in Dallas. The group will also exhibit field crops at Temple and Waco fairs this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Yee
Future Farmers of America
James Tleath
EB. Darnell
Walter Burton
Dallas
Temple
Waco
McMillion Wins Buckholts Runoff For Precinct 1 Commissioner
McMillion of Buckholts is elected Commissioner of Precinct 1 in the runoff held Saturday August 22, defeating Walter Fuchs by 205 votes. Fuchs had served two terms and carried two boxes to McMillion’s six, with McMillion winning by large margins in Buckholts and a 101 vote hometown advantage. The results table follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Mecmillion
Buckholts
Walter Fuchs
Majori
McMillion
Fuchs
Yar
Rellton
Burtington
H. A. Fuchs
Corn Weevil Control Formula Is Given
An agricultural note by E. D. Parnell advises immediate destruction of corn weevils after harvest. He recommends cleaning storage, lining cribs with heavy paper, and fumigating with carbon disulfide. The guide explains calculating barn volume and gas quantities.
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E. D. Parnell
James re nominated in run off for 65th District Representative
The candidate Mr James was renominated in the run off primary on August 22 by a margin of 1050 votes over Henry G Lehman of Giddings. Total votes surpassed 10,300 with James at 5688 and Lehman at 4638. Other figures list Milam Lee Burleson James 2913 1085 1690 Lehman 1582 1752 1304.
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James
Henry G. Lehman
Giddings
Lehman
Milam Lee Burleson
Milam County wraps up second primary results
Complete returns from the second Milam County primary show B M McMillion defeating Walter Fuchs for Precinct 1 commissioner. Ernest O Thompson led statewide Railroad Commissioner votes, with Jesse James re elected for the 65th District, while J B McDonald and George B Terrer vied in the other precinct.
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Milam County
B. M. McMillion
Walter Fuchs
MecMillion
Ernest O. Thompson
Jesse James
Hth
Ernest O
Thompson
Frank
Morris
J. B. McDonald
George B. Terrer
Henry G. Lehman
Rape Charge Follows Attack on Cameron Girl
Harrell Allen of Buckholts faces a rape charge after an attack on a Cameron girl following a Buckholts dance. He was arrested twice, first on assault with intent to rape, then re-arrested after a physician exam. Bond of 1000 was posted on the first arrest. This marks a second rape case in the county in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell Allen
Buckholts
R. M. Kennedy
Allen
Cameron
Jury Commission In Meeting Saturday In Cameron
County court jury commission met in Cameron on Saturday to select jurors for the next six months for the county court. Judge Jeff T. Kemp announced the list of commission members, including Busey Doss of Gay Hill H B Mc Clolien of Cameron and L C Boyd of Walkers Creek.
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County Court
Cameron
Jeff T. Kemp
Busey Doss
Gay Hill
H. B. McClolien
L. C. Boyd
Walkers Creek
Kooball Meeting at Athletic Field Friday Night
All boys interested in joining the 1936 Yeomen football team are urged to attend a meeting at the Athletic Field Friday night. Coach L. C. Wood will discuss topics for the 1936 season and refreshments will be served.
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L. C. Wood
WANTED Football Players WANTED Football Players
Peeping reporter notes coach Wood seeks rookies as practice nears on August 34. Only five experienced players remain from last season as the Athletic Council offers cleaned sweaters to entice former players and unknowns to join the squad. The district title is hoped but little Johnny is discouraged from trying out.
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Peck
Joe McLean
Mode
Poole
Stuart
Wood
Coach Wood
Little Johnny
Milam County Plans Public Health Nursing Continuation
Milam County citizens are assured of continued Public Health Nursing in 1937. County Public Health Board Chairman lauds Miss Fuleord’s work over ten months since arriving last fall, noting 496 home visits and 64 demonstrations, with 2507 school children examined. The report highlights school defects identified and parental follow up with physicians, 21 organizations contacted, and health and sanitation talks by Home Demonstration Clubs.
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Milam County
County Public Health Board
Mise Fuleord
Hones
Taike
W. TP
Sacred Harp Singing at Maysfield August 31
All day Sacred Harp Singing at Primitive Baptist Church in Maysfield Sunday August 31. Singers from across the state join in the ceremony with all invited to attend and bring their lunch.
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Primitive Baptist Church
Maysfield
Allred appoints Cameron attorney as secretary of state
Gov James V Allred named B P Matocha active Secretary of State in Cameron. D L Harp could not qualify due to absence from the state. Matocha becomes the third Secretary in the Allred administration succeeding R B Stanford who moved to a district judgeship in Waco.
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B. P. Matocha
State Securities Board
Cameron
James V. Allred
D. L. Harp
Securities Board
Matocha
Allied
Gerald Mann
Southern Methodist
Texas
Allred
Mr. Matocha
R. B. Stanford
Waco
Joe Gerick Leads Kamenicky Gin Plant Ad Hall This Year
Joe Gerick Jr a prominent Ad Hall citizen has become manager of the Anna Kamenicky Gin in Pettibone. He plans new ginning machinery to serve cotton farmers with better turnout. Three new cleaning plants will improve prices for cotton. The gin cooperates with the U S government to promote farmer education and better cotton quality. Six experienced gin operators are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gerick Jr
Ad Hall
Pettibone
Gerick
Milam County
United States
Kamenicky
Theft of Cow From Farm Leads to Arrest
Deputy Dan Gann recovered a stolen cow from the Wallace Moody farm near Cameron. Flemy Steele of Lott, released on 500 bond, is charged with the theft. The cow was found in a pasture southwest of Belton and returned to Moody before the owner knew it was missing. Also, Mrs. B. J. Baskin returned home from a lengthy Mississippi visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shetf Dan Gann
Flemy Steele
Lott
Wallace Moody
Cameron
Mr. Moody
Dan Guno
Belton
J D Lewis Promotes Song To Boost Cooperative Advertising
Buckholts writer and music teacher J D Lewis drafts a song titled Old mood ends and collaborates on a cooperative ad page to lift spirits and aid recovery. The piece highlights better days and aims for wide national appeal while seeking permission and copyright protection for the song and page.
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J. D. Lewis
Buckholts
Lewis
Daya
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