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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
6
A Cameron boy, 12, suffered two broken toes when a four bale cotton stack rolled onto his right foot Friday afternoon at Wai. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred as the bale toppled during handling. Paramedics attended and he was hospitalized for treatment.
A boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Waizel, was injured when a bale of cotton rolled by him on Buckhots road near the Matyastik gin was toppled by other bales.
A truck and a Ford car collided on highway 44 north of Rockdale injuring several people from Tracy. Rowland Moses Billy Moses Jimmie Pate and Elizabeth Ryan suffered head and arm cuts. The truck struck the car causing a rollover and three men were thrown from the truck breaking their legs. The injured were returning to Nick McBurnett’s Tracy farm while the car party headed to Rockdale.
Harvey Bailey, an escaped convict labeled as Urschel kidnapper and Kansas City killer, is escorted to a Fort Worth Federal building for his hearing. He is handcuffed with a second chain to an officer as detectives accompany him and the Shannon family from Dallas.
Washington reports growing momentum to repeal the 18th amendment as Texas becomes the 23rd state to back repeal and Postmaster General Farley says he is sure the measure will pass by November 7. Even then legal effect requires state conventions to meet in the weeks that follow.
The first Cameron Catholic church, built in 1890 on a five acre lot donated by Mr and Mrs Dave Meyer, is crumbling. A corner stone marks the 30 by 40 foot structure costing 2000, with Unity Is Strength on the walls. A golden jubilee is planned for October to honor early settlers and church founders.
Buckholts residents report church events and family visits as Mrs Lucy McGuire remains ill at a Moody area home. Mrs Rosa Meyer faces serious health concerns given age. The Hensons of Da vila and Dabneys with Harris family members travel to Waco Temple and Houston for visits and business. Jeff Murray hosts relatives near Moody. families from Cameron and San Marcos share brief appearances with local kin.
The Comptroller of the Currency certifies that First National Bank in Cameron Texas Milam County is authorized to commence banking business under the Revised Statutes. Dated July 15 1933 with official seal and signature of J F T O Connor Comptroller of Currency.
Cardus claims to correct malnutrition by improving appetite and strength from food. It states that monthly aches and pains due to poor nutrition can be alleviated as Cardus builds up overall well being.
The article lists relatives visiting from Louisville and Dallas including Rev A B Oliver and family, J H Oliver, and Mrs Rosa Meyer from Cameron. It mentions a new home for Mr and Mrs Frank Kohut near completion with contractor Jeff Reeder of San Antonio. Other visitors include FE Hyer family from Waco, L J Elliott of Oglesby, Seth Ward Ritchie of Dallas, Otto Meyer, Vince Miculus and Kuzel family guests.
A local Firestone promotion touts extra power and the factory standard quality batteries priced from five dollars and sixty cents, highlighting affordability and reliability for customers.
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