City to Build Swimming Beach at Wilson-Ledbetter Park
Cameron city officials approved plans for a swimming beach at Wilson Ledbetter Park costing over 13000 with the city paying 35 percent and a Public Works Administration grant covering the rest. The 40 by 135 foot pool will have a children’s wading area and use high volume water from a Santa Fe spring licensed for park lake supply.
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Wilson-Ledbetter Park
Public Works Administration
Smith
Santa Fe Railroad
Cameron
Goodfellows Gift Drive Brings Christmas to Cameron Children
Community groups Knights of Pythias Masons Knights of Columbus Odd Fellows Lions Club American Legion and Boy Scouts coordinate toy drives clothing and shoes for Cameron children under twelve. Stanley Swift sponsors a Shirley Temple matinee with toy entry. Volunteers gather submit lists visit homes assemble wrap and tag gifts for Santa to deliver.
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Cameron
Knights of Pythias
Masons
Knights’ of Columbus
Odd Fellows
Lions Club
American Legion
Boy Scouts
Stanley Swift
Shirley Temple
Boy Scout
C. E. Gaston
Shirely Temple
Cameron Theatre
Contract Set for New Ad Hall School
The contract for the new Ad Hall school building was awarded to Roy Weems of Cameron for 4384.92 dollars. Three other bids were received by Homer Allen Frank Winkler and Joe L Gerick trustees at the office of Guy T Newton county superintendent. Work is to be completed in 40 working days with Mr Weems starting Monday.
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Ad Hall
Roy Weems
Cameron
Homer Allen
Frank Winkler
Joe L. Gerick
Guy T. Newton
Mr. Weems
Temple Longview gridiron clash draws city fans
A Santa Fe special train carrying Temple supporters will pass Cameron and run via the Missouri Pacific from Milano to Longview for the East Texas game. Several local fans plan to ride the train as Temple and Longview meet Saturday in Longview.
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Santa Fe
Temple
Longview
Cameron
Missouri Pacific
Milano
Texas
City approves depository bond from Citizens Bank
The City Council on Tuesday night approved a $50,000 bond from Citizens National Bank as depository for all city funds. The bond was signed by Oxsheer Smith, Rush A. Thomas, Monta Thomas and Frank Monroe.
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Citizens National Bank
Oxsheer Smith
Rush A. Thomas
Monta Thomas
Frank Monroe
Aged Man Baggett Found Dead At Farm Home
W N Baggett, 67, was found dead in his Sand Grove area farm home late Tuesday. Physicians estimated he had been dead about two days. He lived with his son Richard, who was away for weeks. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Chriesman cemetery. A daughter Nora Frances Baggett resided in Cameron with Mrs Nora Pemberton.
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W.N. Baggett
Sand Grove
Richard Baggett
Baggett
Chriesman Cemetery
Nora Frances Baggett
Cameron
Nora Pemberton
Bank Chief Appeals for Crippled Children Relief
Nathan Adams president of the First National Bank in Dallas has mailed thousands of letters over three years to Texas friends urging support for the Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children. He plans a fourth annual appeal as the hospital cares for many infantile paralysis patients and needs funds to maintain full capacity.
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Nathan Adams
First National Bank
Dallas
Scottish Rite Hospital
Adams
Texas
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Basketball League Formed In Town Tuesday
A local basketball league was organized Tuesday night announced by Robert Murphy of A & W Sales Co. First practice occurred Wednesday as local men met Jones Prairie. Planned teams include Jones Prairie, Maysfield, Faculty of High School, Major Young, Yarrelton, and A & W Sales Co. Ten teams are expected before the January 5 start date.
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Robert Murphy
A & W Sales Company
Jones Prairie
Maysfield
Faculty of High School
Major Young
Yarrelleton
Pension Checks Due December 16th
Milam County residents will receive pension checks mailed from Austin around December 15. Judge Jeff T. Kemp disclosed the update based on a letter from Giles L. Arriett of the Old Age Assistance Department under the Board of Control. No reduction in the monthly check amounts is planned.
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Milam County
Austin
Jeff T. Kemp
Giles L. Arriett
Department of Old Age Assistance
Board of Control
Powell and Loy Pair in Smash Comedy at Cameron Theatre
Powell and Loy reunite as a witty co starring duo in Double Wedding at Cameron Theatre. Powell plays a free spirited artist living in a trailer while Loy runs a fashionable New York dress shop. Florence Rice features as Irene Margit sister with starlet dreams, and John Beal plays Waldo chosen to marry Irene.
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William Powell
Myrna Loy
Cameron Theatre
Powell
Miss Loy
Margit
New York
Florence Rice
Irene
John Beal
Waldo
Muni Stars In Life Of Emilie Zola At Cameron
Paul Muni delivers a career pinnacle in The Life of Emile Zola at Cameron Theatre. Critics hail his performance as the best of his film work while Cameron audiences recall his earlier hits The Good Earth and recent successes. The Friday showing marks the final screening locally.
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Oe Muni
Emilie Zola
Paul Muni
Emile Zola
Cameron Theatre
Muni
Sefcik Case Set For December 13
Frank Sefcik, farmer of Rockdale, charged with the murder of Chas Masar on his farm, received a continuance after reports of illness. His trial is set for December 13. Deborough Skyes, charged with murdering her husband, was given an indefinite continuance due to absent witnesses.
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Frank Sefcik
Rockdale
Ed. Gunn
Sefcik
Chas. Masar
Deborough Skyes
Big Christmas Sale Opens at Cheeves
Cameron Merchandising fans a festive mood as Cheers Bros opens its annual Christmas sale from now through the season. Large shipments arrive with a focus on the toy department and practical gifts. The store highlights discounted clothing lines and wide gift ranges across all departments with colorful decorations and an extra-friendly sales staff.
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Cameron
Cheers Bros
Death of P J Leavson in Cameron
P J Leavson 76 died at his Cameron residence on Tuesday December 7 1937 after a year of illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 PM at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev O C Acrey with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery under the Woodmen of the World rites. Born Newburg New York June 6 1861 he later lived in Iowa before moving to Cameron in 1914 to work with a construction company building the Federal Building.
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P. J. Leavyson
Cameron
Mr. Leavson
Presbyterian Church
O. C. Acrey
Oak Hill
Woodmen of the World
Mr. Stayson
Newburg
New York
Iowa
Federal Building
Knights of Columbus Plan Christmas Party
The Knights of Columbus held a large meeting called by Grand Knight John Andres to arrange the annual Christmas party. Members drew names for gifts to be given to proper authorities for distribution to those in need, with a playlet and song planned. Leo Hollas and Jerry Mikula attended as guests of the winners and losers respectively from a recent new member contest.
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Knights of Columbus
John C. Andres
Leo Hollas
Jerry Mikula
Chas. F. Green Store Announces Food Sale
Chas. F. Green’s cash grocery announces a feed sale this week ranking among the year’s notable promotions. The store features attractive goods with citrus and fruits offered at advantageous Christmas prices. The sale runs through Monday.
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Chas. F. Green
Cash Grocery
Temperatures Set New Seasonal Low Across Area
Wednesday night read 28 above zero as a new seasonal low reported by R. A. Tage. Sunday night 24 above and Monday night 26 above were also recorded, marking a stretch of chilly autumn weather.
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R. A. Tage
Yoemen Banquet to Honor Cameron Lettermen
Arrangements are under way for the Cameron Yoemen annual banquet on Friday night December 17th. Texas University coach Dana X. Bible could not attend as guest speaker. A Southwest conference coach and possibly Joe Routt of Texas A and M were considered. Yeomen lettermen will receive their awards for the year.
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Cameron Yoemen
Dana X. Bible
Texas University
Joe Routt
Texas A & M
Yeemen
City council bonds for water plant funds authorized
The city authorized 150000 in revenue bonds to buy or build a water utility system. Mayor Chas C. Smith said the council will sell the bonds and move forward with construction if a fair purchase from Texas Water Utilities is not reached. A final offer timeline was not set.
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Chas. C. Smith
Texas Water Utilities Company
Smith
Water Company
Boy Scouts Honor Court Set For December 13 At High School
A Boy Scout Court of Honor will be held Monday night December 13 at the High School. Troops from over the district will attend and merit awards are to be presented. Announced by John W. Haysood.
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John W. Haysood
Indictment in Fence War Slaying At Caldwell
Jess Alford is under indictment for murder in Caldwell related to the death of Edgar Jenkins in woods south of Rockdale. The slaying is linked to a fence war with Jenkins’ body found near a newly built fence after weeks of investigation and an arrest.
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Jess Alford
Caldwell
Edgar Jenkins
Wood
Rockdale
Jenkins
Adams Heads LOOF Lodge In Cameron
J. L. Adams elected Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows in Cameron succeeding Chas Swift. Election held Thursday evening. H. N. Tate named vice grand, A. Tag secretary, H. B. McClolien delegate to Grand Lodge. Chas C. Smith treasurer. Installation soon with ff. N. Tate in charge of the service.
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J. L. Adams
Odd Fellows
Cameron
Chas. Swift
H. N. Tate
Br. A. Tag
H. B. McClolien
Grand Lodge
Ff. N. Tate
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Goodfellows
O. Triggs
J. C. Martin
Albert Collins
Ben Winfield
Richard Bush
J. M. McLean
Maurice Groves
5. Kestenbaum
John Henderson
Juanita Lyon
F. E. Woodruff
J. P. Love
Santa Claus
Hall Schoq
Citizens Bank
Herald
Loy
Swift
Joe CC. Denson
Mr. Swift
Cheeves
P J. Leavson
Knights Columbus Plan
Xmas Party
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