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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1940

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Irvin Clary Rise From Cashier to Bank VP Highlighted

Irvin N Clary once an employe at Citizens National Bank Cameron rose to vice president of Patterson Savings Institution Patterson New Jersey. The Texas Milam County native credits mentors Oxsheer Smith and others with guiding his ascent, described as merit based advancement in the American banking system.

Cameron Milam County Texas Bankers Record Texas Bankers Association Irvin N. Clary Citizens National Bank Irvin Big Patterson Savings Institution Patterson N. J. Texas Oxsheer Smith Irvin Clary Milano Odd Fellows Home Corsicana Citizen National Bank National Bank Examiner New York Patterson Savings Institution First National Bank of New York Jesse H. Jones Reconstruction Corporation Nathan Adams First National Bank Dallas United States

New Dodge Car of Dr. Leland Denson Found Near Caldwell

Sheriff Clint Lewis reported a new 1940 Dodge sedan belonging to Dr. Leland Denson found abandoned near Caldwell one mile from the county capital. The theft occurred Friday night while Denson attended a Milam County Health Unit food handler school at Yee High School. Police suspect drug addicts were involved.

Leland Denson Clint Lewis Caldwell Burleson County Dr. Denson Yee Denson Milam County

Two Box Voting for Cameron Restored at Yee High School

Cameron reinstates two box voting after court abandonment two years ago. Voters north of 11th Street use Yee High School and those south use the Court House. A new ballot box system aims to improve accessibility for residents.

Cameron Yee High School Commissioners Court 11Th Street Court House

Wichita Falls Visitors Extend Weeklong Visit

Mr and Mrs Bill Newton of Wichita Falls were weekend guests here last week. Miss Rebecca Jo Lewis accompanied them home for a weeklong visit.

Bill Newton Wichita Falls Rebecca Jo Lewis

Death in Garage Leads to Local Inquest Verdict

H O Quebe a 50 year old Rockdale druggist was found dead in his garage with a pistol nearby and a mirror present Justice of Peace Harris ruled death by own action Quebe had endured poor health for four years He had phoned for a doctor shortly before his death Quebe a Brenham native had run a Rockdale business for 25 years He is survived by his widow and several siblings Funeral services were held at 4 pm Tuesday.

H. O. Quebe Rockdale Justice of Peace Harris Quebe I. P. Sessions Sessions Brenham

Stamp Deal May Be Expensive to County and City Government

A re examination shows the stamp deal to handle relief clients and substitute merchant purchases for the dole may cost more than first thought. The revolving fund incurs no expense but counties must pay salaries and provide a building for administration. The Commissioners Court has not yet ruled. Merchants attended a Belton meeting Friday night.

Commissioners Court Mechants Belton

Mansfield Visitor Joe Newton Ahead of Stay

Bob Newton of Mansfield is visiting Joe Newton for several days as part of a family visit and shared time at their home.

Bob Newton Mansfield Joe Newton

Stamp deal talked for Milam County

A commodity stamp deal for Milam County was discussed after a Belton meeting attended by local merchants and officials. Government agents explained how federal stamps for relief recipients would operate, with counties funding through revolving funds but no actual expense. The plan aims to shift relief purchases to merchants and boost local trade.

Milam County Belton Jeff T. Kemp Grady Stohem Surplus Commodity Corporation Bell County

Morrison and Morrison Hold Narrow Nominations in Milam County

W W C Moody won the District Clerk nomination in Milam County by about 2000 votes over Penn Wolf, with Grady Allen third. W A Bill Morrison captured the Criminal District Attorney nomination over Nelson Green in a tight contest. Mrs. Guy T. Newton led five in the July primary to fill the late Guy Newton’s term, while BR F Bailey was edged by J E Harwell by 33 votes in precinct 1.

Ww. C Guy T. Newton Chas. M. Hicks You High BR. F. Bailey J. E Pete) Harwell Harwell Bailey J. E. Holtzclaw

Mrs Joe Adamek 92 Dies in Buckholts

Mrs Joe Anna Adamek a 92 year old native of Czecho Slovak ia died at 2 am Tuesday at her daughter Mrs John Svetlik home in Buckholts Funeral services will be held at the Svetlik residence in Buckholts at 10 am Wednesday The body will be taken to Wesley in Washington county for Lutheran Church services and interment in Wesley cemetery Surviving are four sisters and three brothers Mrs John Svetlik Mrs Rosie Grote Mrs Frances Spiss Mrs Annie Ton Frank Steve and Joe Adamek Her husband died 22 years ago

Joe Anna Adamek Czecho-Slovakia John Svetlik Buckholts Svetlik Wesley Washington County Lutheran Church Adamek

Memorial Services at Jones Prairie September First

Annual memorial services at Little River Baptist Church Jones Prairie planned for Sunday with dinner on the grounds and an interesting program arranged for attendees.

Jones Prairie Little River Baptist Church of

Burlington Woman Visits In Cameron

Mrs Julius Cabron of Burlington spent Thursday visiting in Cameron with family and friends, enjoying local sights and conversations during her stay.

Julius Cabron Burlington Cameron

Soil Conservation Directors to Elect New Supervisors

Central Texas Soil Conservation District will hold elections Saturday August 31 with voting open to landowners. Named supervisors include Edwin F. Fischer Buckholts and A W Hensen Bell County. candidates K W Barth Falls County Joe Slavik Sr Milam County and A L Thompson Bell County. Milam county area excludes land south of Little River. Voting sites include Buckholts Yarr ...

Central Texas Soil Conservation District Falls Milam Bell Counties Edwin F. Fischer Buckholts A. W. Hensen Bell County K. W. Barth Falls County Joe Slavik Milam County A. L Thompson Fischer Little River Bueckholts Yarrellton Ben Arnold Briary Jones Prairie Maysfield Cameron

Night Club Closed in Buckholts After Midnight

Buckholts night club padlocked by Constable FE Horstmann and Deputy Murray McCrummen. Operators Jack Galford and John Yasicek jailed. Liquor Control Board official Mead Miller investigates possible license law violations. Charges of disturbing the peace reportedly filed against Zajicek.

Buckholts FE. Horstmann Murray McCrummen Jack Galford John Yasicek Mead Miller The Liquor Control Board Cameron Daily Herald Galford Zajieck Horstmann Morrisom Galveston Zajicek Court of Justice D. R. Criswell

Who Will Get Millionth Chevrolet Prize?

Grabein Chevrolet Company received notice from Chevrolet Motor Company about a trip to the New York World's Fair for the owner of the One Millionth Chevrolet or the nearest number. The search seeks Chevrolet No. One Million built since the valve-in-head six cylinder 1929. Rules are available from Grabein Chevrolet Company.

Grabein Chevrolet Company Chevrolet Motor Company Chevrolet New York World’s Fair

New Arrival for Mr and Mrs Hollas in Cameron

Mr and Mrs Lee Hollas announce the birth of a son named Lee Franklin at Cameron Hospital on Tuesday night August 20. Mrs Hollas is formerly Miss Milady Slama. Mother and baby are doing well.

Lee Hollas Lee Franklin Cameron Hospital

Picnic on the San Gabriel River Outing Report

Miss Inex Smith hosted a picnic on the San Gabriel River Thursday evening with Misses Elizabeth and Mary Jewell Fanning Wynelle Kidd Velma Reese and Messrs Roger Owen Curtie Lowe and Paul Massey attending.

Inex Smith San Gabriel River Elizabeth Mary Jewell Fanning Wynelle Kidd Velma Reese Roger Owen Curtie Lowe Paul Massey

Dakel Couple Relocate to Temple for New Shoe Store Job

Mr and Mrs Ernest Dakel move to Temple where he joins Ziddell s shoes store after leaving Henry s Department store where he worked previously.

Ernest Dakel Temple Mr. Dakel Ziddell’s Shoe Henry's Department Store

Buckholts Night Club Destroyed by Fire

A Tuesday 11 p m fire destroyed the Buckholts Night Club. Constable E Horstmann said origin undetermined. John Zajicek owner and Jack Galford tied to previous arrests over beer license in another name. Insurance carried by Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Texas.

Buckholts E. Horstmann The Daily Herald Jack Galford John Zajicek Galford Zajicek Horstmann Court of Justice Criswell Fred Lazek Cameron Lazek Crummin Joe Zajicek Mr. Horstmann John Zajicck Rosenberg Temple Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Texas

Yoemen Gather for 1940 Preview at Gymnasium

Coach Wood previews the Yoemen outlook for 1940 with a frank talk to Daily Herald readers. Players report Sunday at 5 p m for initial gathering and equipment issuance, signaling the start of fall practice and a four quarter fight mindset.

Wood Daily Herald

Sewing Room Closed in Cameron and Waco to End Project

The Daily Herald reports Cameron will abandon the sewing room as part of a government employment program. Waco also plans closure, with local financing deemed insufficient to sustain all New Deal enterprises. The Day Nursery school lacks support and will run one more year under current funding.

Cameron Daily Herald Waco New Deal

Funeral Rites Held at Chapel Church in Chaddoeck

The service was conducted Tuesday at Chapel church in Chaddoeck by Rev Morgan. Zurial was laid to rest in Hamilton Chapel cemetery. Survived by husband von, Weny, daughter Mrs Robert Cotton, and five grandchildren.

Tuestron Chapel Chaddoeck Rev Morgan Zurial Hamilton Chapel Von Weny Robert Cotton

American Manpower Registration Moves Toward War

The House Military Affairs Committee reports a conscription bill 17 to 4 favorably as Senate approves and sends it to the House. Registrations for men ages 21 to 20 begin by October amid wartime mobilization. American Aircraft Corp wins a 160 million dollar contract in Hartford to produce airplane motors and gear for the army and navy. Berlin bombing claims seven lives in London during the 20th raid as Britain and Hungary Romania hostilities unfold.

Military Affairs Committee House of Representatives United States Senate House Washington America United Aircraft Corporation Hartford Conn Hungary Rumania Germany Italy Russia Hitler Mussolini Berlin London

Funeral Services Held for Joseph Dusek

Joseph Dusek born April 24 1805 in Cermne Bohemia came to America in 1907 and lived in Milam county since. He wed Annie Wilbern of Cameron July 1 1916 and had six children. He was killed in an automobile accident August 24 and buried at Oak Hill Cemetery with SPJET fraternity pallbearers.

Joseph Dusek Cermne Bohemia America Milam County Annie Wilbern Cameron Joe John Alfred Rosalee Evelyn Thomas Dusek Mr. Dusek

Kemp-Family Announce Ruth Kemp Engagement to William Brown

Judge and Mrs Jeff T Kemp announce the engagement of Ruth Rosemary Kemp to William Saunders Brown of Washington DC The groom elect is son of Mrs Fred Brown of Fredericksburg VA and the late Mr Brown Ruth Kemp holds a BA from Southwestern University did graduate work at UT and George Washington University Mr Brown is a Penn Architecture graduate now with the Public Administration of the Federal Works Agency The wedding is planned for October in Washington DC

Jeff T. Kemp Ruth Rosemary Kemp William Saunders Brown Washington, D, GC Brown Fred Brown Fredericksburg Kemp Southwestern University University of Texas George Washington University Washington, DC. C University of Pennsylvania School of Architecture

Birthday Party For Husband Gladly Hosted

Mrs. Rudolph Marak and her nephew George Kulak of Bay Town surprised her husband with a birthday party on Wednesday night. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hilavacak and family and Miss Agnes Meyer. Willie Hilavecek provided accordion entertainment and Mrs. Marak served ice cream kola ches and punch. Guests enjoyed themselves.

Rudolph Marak George Kulak Bay Town Henry Hilavacak Agnes Meyer Willie Hilavecek

Local District Names Officers for Aircraft Training

E Woodum of Milano Penn Ray of Holland and Carl Newman of Milano have been selected for a six month aircraft training course at Duncan Field San Antonio. They will depart Sunday September 1st to begin the program.

E. Woodum Milano Penn Ray Holland Carl Newman Duncan Field San Antonio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Citizens Bank One of Nations Largest Patterson Saving N. J U. S Drugeis Morrison Joe Adamek Soil Conservation Directors Bugkhls Poe ED Tursday Rth Kemp
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