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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
1
An editorial warns that automobile accidents kill about 28,400 Americans in ten months and injure 740,000. It cites pedestrian deaths, alcohol as a factor, and urges stricter traffic law enforcement and tougher driver licensing to save lives.
G H McHughes argues Santa Claus derives from St Nicholas via Teutonic use among children, tracing an open path to America. He notes changes in appearance and the swap of a gray horse for a reindeer along the journey.
Santa arrived in Cameron with the city greeting the largest crowd ever seen, estimated 5000 children and 5000 adults. W D Paden organized the visit for the Chamber of Commerce. Santa predicted about ten thousand local children. The parade featured a snow float and the Cameron Municipal Band. no injuries or accidents occurred.
Food buyers gain holiday advantages as McLane's offers a large price display and set of buying benefits. The Cameron store emphasizes its history of attracting shoppers and promises greater opportunities during this sale period on Main Street.
Funeral services were held at Bushdale Friday November 30 for Ben Hirt aged 91. Rev R Steegs officiated with interment in Bushdale Cemetery. Born in Germany he came to the United States years ago and settled in Pushdale where he farmed. He is survived by a son William Hirt a daughter Ida Hirt two grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dividends totaling about 850 000 under the Texas Cotton Cooperative Association were allotted to Milam county farmers. James M Tongate, local manager, collected 600 small checks in Dallas for distribution. Checks reflect profits from cotton sales above market price amid broad local patronage.
A Liano Texas reader replies to Cameron Herald about district results. He notes Mason did not win the district. Fredericksburg did, and he wishes Cameron success against Smithville. He mentions former Cameron student status and references a hoped district all-star game as a test of Central Texas football talent.
Pauline Joyce Smith, three year old granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Jas Doss of Gay Hill, is awarded a Sears Roebuck gold medal for beauty and intelligence after winning a large entrant pool. She was reared in the Doss home with her mother and grandparents pleased by the honor. Mr and Mrs Loss visited Cameron on Saturday and stopped by the publisher's offices.
L. Van Perkins, once state commander of the American Legion, received a three year federal prison term and a $100 fine in E Reno Oklahoma after being found guilty by a Waco jury on 12 counts of forging checks. Judge Boynton imposed the sentence. co-defendants Frank Walzel and J. C. Tucker, fellow Cameron Legion members, also face trial later.
Bert Williams of Gause was attacked and robbed Tuesday afternoon while en route to Cameron with a corn load. The assault occurred about 2 30 p.m. Williams, found by a traveling salesman, was in serious condition but expected to recover. Sheriff Blaylock says Williams likely had money on his person.
Dr. Frederick Eby and Dr. Hobson Gray of the University will lecture at Yee High School auditorium Thursday night December 15. They come to the city under the auspices of the Parent Teacher Association and BEA Perrin, superintendent of schools.
Yoemen defeated Bartlett 20 to 7 in a Cameron Wednesday night game. Coach Wood rested the second string after the second quarter. Bartlett scored once with a touchdown and goal. The workout was to keep Yoemen sharp for Friday Bi District title clash with Smithville.
The Bi-District championship in Districts 25 and 26 centers on Cameron versus Smithville with Yeomen facing Smithville. The host game at Cameron will start at 7:50 PM with gate sharing 60-40 in favor of the winner.
Harry Rogers aged 20 faces murder charges in District court for the 1933 killing of Garnet Reardon of Rogers. The case, halted after a prior reversal secured by ex district attorney Jack Lewis, was expected to reach the jury late Friday as testimony resumed.
The annual banquet for football players pep squad and the hand has been postponed from December 7 to December 11. Tickets are on sale and Athletic Council members may sell them.
Cameron store C. N. Green & Son invites holiday shoppers with lower prices and new furniture and grocery stock. Mr. Green says savings surpass recent months and highlights food buying as especially attractive this season.
Green and Roedeker announce a Christmas bargain sale this week with dress goods gifts and a wire selection of items. A large display advert quotes prices and buying advantages as the big sale runs until Christmas. The hardware and food departments are stocked for holiday trade.
Frank Walzel says he is not on trial and no setting exists in the case. He clarifies that he is indicted in one case with L. Van Perkins and J. C. Tucker, with Perkins a former state commander. The American Legion is not involved, contrary to erroneous Herald reports.
Children are invited to write letters to Santa Claus and send them to the Cameron Herald for publication in the December 20 edition. Write and send them at once to share wishes, hopes, and holiday cheer with the community.
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