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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
6
A Texas oil group notes 25 percent of world oil and 40 percent of U S oil comes from Texas. With 134 counties in production and 14 not yet, producers urge institutional advertising to attract other industries, boost employment, and increase home use of oil products to cut exports. The piece mentions a new paper mill as part of expansion.
The text asserts oil refining strengthens Texas industry with over eighty percent refined in state, boosting employment and tax revenues. It notes other raw materials like timber wool and cotton offer opportunities and highlights a public advertising series detailing oil sector contributions to the economy and new wealth.
McCrummen family members include Sandy Texas resident Jack Houston native and Murry Buckholts with a daughter Mrs. Rosy Chancey near Houston. The Leland Green Funeral Home will transfer the body to Cameron and coordinate funeral arrangements.
George W. Blansett of Yarrellton visited the Cameron Herald office on Thursday afternoon and renewed his subscription for another year. A pioneer Milam county citizen, he is noted as a popular figure in his home community.
Mrs. Vivian Green of San Antonio sued Southewestern Life Insurance Company for payment of a $2,000 policy on Henry Grady Green. The case, tied to a 1934 death near Silver City while driving to Cameron, concluded in favor of the insurer. Green argued death was accidental. the company contends a heart attack caused the death.
Grant Lumber Co promotes loans for home repairs with no obligation estimates from carpenters and painters. It invites customers to call 407 for personal attention and to assess roof, painting, and siding needs before heavy rains.
Albert Whiteside, a Negro schoolboy, admitted taking a pistol and flashlight from a Cameron truck. He was paroled to W. H. Staton, O. J. Thomas High principal, after testifying before Judge W. G. Gillis in juvenile court. He claimed Lonnie Johnson directed where items were and was jailed on petty theft but released.
The Women of the First Baptist Church hold daily prayer meetings at 3 30 pm. On Friday a world day of prayer service will be observed with an all day meeting led by the Service Circle. Members will bring lunch to be served at noon.
The family thanks friends for flowers and kindness during the bereavement of husband and father G. W. Chapman. Special thanks to Dr. Swift for faithfulness. Blessings are prayed upon each person. Signed by Mrs. Mary Chapman and others including Mrs. R A Griswold and Williard Chapman.
The Tepera family expresses gratitude for sympathy and help during the illness and death of Frank Tepera Sr. they thank the American Legion doctors and neighbors who assisted then and those who sent flowers. Mrs. Tepera and children sign the note with other relatives. Cameron visitors C M Zarosky renewed two year subscription and moved to Marak community. Genevieve and Beatrice Walschak Buckholts students at Texas University visited weekend with parents.
The Cameron Theatre features Golden Boy on Thursday and Friday starring William Holden Barbara Stanwyck and Adolph Menjou with a strong supporting cast. Saturday brings Dust Be My Destiny starring John Garfield and Priscilla Lane. A preview Saturday night Hawaii Nights features Johnny Downs and Mary Carlisle. The Milam screens Frontier Pony Express with Roy Rogers Friday and Saturday, and Oregon Trail continues with its second episode Friday and Saturday.
Congressman Bob Poage will address Buckholts High School auditorium at 7:30 PM on the Soil Conservation Program of the Department of Agriculture. A 45 minute film on soil conservation and the Mississippi flood will be shown. the free program invites farmers and businessmen of Milam County to attend.
The article reports Stalin warning Romania to stay friendly amid the Finland controversy and the Britain France war against Germany. Mussolini counters Soviet moves into the Balkans. Widespread belief of imminent war grows as French forces inflict losses on German lines. Pete Gibbs of Yarrellton visits Cameron for business.
Funeral services for Leslie Blackstock age 34 were held at Rogers Church of Christ Monday at 3 p.m. He was born at Bryant Station and lived in Houston. Survived by widow Floy Lee and two children Barbara Jean and Floy Jeanette. Burial at Bryant Station. Pallbearers named. Joe Bass improving after gall bladder attack.
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