Chain stores and savings growth reach Cameron town
The NU-WAY system will open a cash grocery in Cameron soon, joining Tem ple and Rosebud expansions as J C Penney contemplates a large downtown store. Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward already operate in smaller cities. Citizens National Bank will pay 7000 in interest on savings accounts by December 20, highlighting the push for savings and retail growth.
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Sears Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Citizens National Bank
Christmas Savings Club
City Cuts Lighting and Water Rates in Town
Mayor Chambers announces reduced monthly payments to the light and water companies, preserving current service levels while opposing municipal ownership. The Rockdale Reporter highlights local cheer, Santa Claus news, and a ship launch penny of champagne.
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Rockdale
John E. Cook
Minute Journal
Santa Claus
Saint Nick
Santa
City Reaches Water and Light Fee Settlement
Mayor Chambers brokers a trade with utilities: water company refunds 900 dollars and agrees to 125 dollars monthly while he serves. light charges fixed at 100 dollars per month. Water trough free for park water needs. fire station to receive water at no charge. Settlement ends ongoing municipal plant debate.
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Mayor Chambers
Cameron
Water Company
Light Company
Chambers
Santa Claus to Visit Cameron for Knights of Pythias Cheer
Santa Claus will visit Cameron on Christmas Eve as the guests of the Knights of Pythias. Rev. J. P. Love chairs the reception and fund drive, with Mrs. W. O. Triggs leading the women's committee. Children should be at home for Santa’s gift distribution.
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Santa Claus
Knights of Pythias
Cameron
J. P . Love
W. O. Triggs
Lodge
Boy Scouts Stage Notable Show At Yee High
Scout Master Joe Matula and the Dan Beard Troop of Boy Scouts earned praise for a standout program at Yee High School auditorium last Friday. The packed house included visitors from Maysfield and surrounding towns. The program featured scoutcraft demonstrations music and vaudeville stunts with no admission charged.
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Joe Matula
Dan Beard
Boy Scouts
Yee High School
Maysfield
Minerva P T A Holds Enthusiastic Friday Meeting
The County Council of Parent Teachers Association met in Minerva with president Mrs Evard in charge. Guests included Mrs Sieke of Bryan unable to attend due to illness. Mrs Graham Gillis of Cameron spoke on home influence and Mrs Robbins outlined county work.
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County Council of Parent Teachers Association
Minerva
Evard
Sieke
Bryan
Ninth
Graham Gillis
Cameron
K. K Robbins
Ford Output Now Leading Auto Trade
The Ford Motor Company shows rapid growth with over 100000 October cars and a yearly output above a million. Edwin York of Hubert Hefley Motor Co notes strong deliveries, six new Fords sold last Saturday, and strong performance of the commercial unit and new Ford truck. Ford aviation manufacturing is rising and Cameron citizens may see planes locally soon, with a landing field proposed.
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United States
Ford
Edwin York
Hubert Hefley Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
York
Cameron
St Louis Auto Tire Day Boosts Free Vote Contest
The New St Louis Store hosts a big sale with hundreds of old auto tires piled outside. Shoppers can earn extra votes with tires as part of a free voting contest tied to a mid winter clearance sale. Interest spreads for miles around.
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St. Louis
Mrs. W. H. Dukes Stricken At Milano In Apoplexy
Mrs. W. H. Dukes of Milano was stricken Tuesday night about 10:50 with apoplexy and her condition was unchanged at noon today. She is a Milano resident, sister of A. J. Cook, and mother of Mrs. L. Lovick who is with her mother.
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W. H. Dukes
Milano
Dukes
A. J. Cook
L. Lovick
Lovick
Mondrik Brothers Give Away Biggest Flour Sack
Mondrik Brothers will give away the world’s largest sack of Pillsbury’s Best Flour on December 24 in Santa Fe town. The display sack in the Mondrik store show window will be awarded to the closest guess to its weight, with four other prizes. Circulars announce the guessing contest Friday.
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Mondrik Brothers
Mondrik
Santa Fe
Pillsbury’s
Dr Newton to Speak at Maysfield on Hygiene
Dr W R Newton, surgeon from Cameron hospital, will give a lecture at the Presbyterian Church in Maysfield Sunday at 11 o'clock on hygiene. He comes by invitation and a large crowd is expected. many friends plan to attend. Everyone is invited.
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Dr. Newton
Maysfield
W. R. Newton
Cameron Hospital
Presbyterian Church
Newton
Notice To Advertisers Big Christmas Edition
Notice urges advertisers to place Christmas messages in The Herald for December 20. Readers are reminded sections will print later this week and that ads reach hundreds of readers. Phone 221 or meet a representative to arrange space and enjoy low costs.
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The
Herald
High School Press Meet at Belton Friday and Saturday
The Texas High School Press Association holds its annual meeting at Baylor College in Belton this Friday and Saturday. The program features talks by Dallas News editor Joe J. Taylor and others, plus round tables and student social events. Awards and officer elections conclude the gathering the second day. Yee High School is not a member.
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Bess Dubois
Texas High School Press Association
Baylor College
Belton
Joe J. Taylor
The
Dallas News
W. A. Smith
San Saba
Martha Stripe
Holland's Magazine
Lee J. Roundtree
Bryan Eagle
John H. Casey
University of Oklahoma
Sam P. Harben
State Press Association
Margaret Cousins
Southern Pharmaceutical Journal
Yee High School
Texas High School Press Asociation
Association
New Members Named to Education Board
A County Board of Education meeting Tuesday morning elected two new members. T. F. Criswell will represent Commissioner's Precinct No. 1 replacing J. R. Wallace, and John F. Cook of Rockdale will represent Precinct No. 3 replacing John C. Scott.
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County Board of Education
T. F. Criswell
Buckholts State Bank
J. R. Wallace
Criswell
Childrn
John FE. Cook
Rockdale
John C. Scott
Cook
New Cameron Drug Co. Promotes Huge Xmas Display
Joe Denson announces New Cameron Drug Company presents a Christmas gift display the best the store has ever had. New goods arrive daily and by next week the shop will be a premier Xmas shopping center. The issue also carries a notable store announcement of broad interest.
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Joe Denson
Cameron Drug Company
Rosenthal Joins Henry Lipman Store as Ladies Shoe Chief
Hy Rosenthal formerly with the Cox shoe store in Dallas accepts a position at Henry Lipman’s store to oversee the ladies shoe department. The announcement notes it will interest women readers.
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Hy Rosenthal
Cox Shoe
Dallas
Henry Lippman
NU-WAY GROCERY TO OPEN IN CAMERON SOON
The NU-WAY Corporation of America will open a Cameron store in the Hefley building south of the block, with J F Sonnenburg closing the deal. Plans include future outlets in Rosebud West and Belton, employing local residents for Cameron management, and pledging low prices.
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Cameron
Nu-Way Corporation of America
Hefley
Henne & Meyer Company
J. F. Sonnenburg
Dallas
Temple
Rosebud
West
Belton
Mrs. J. R. Dodson Dies in San Antonio
Mrs. J. R. Dodson died in San Antonio Tuesday night after a period of illness and was brought to Cameron for burial. Funeral services are set for Thursday at three o'clock from Coleman Eplen parlors with interment in Walker's Creek cemetery. Her husband J. R. Dodson of Burlington accompanied the body. A fuller obituary will appear in the next issue.
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J. D. Dodson
San Antonio
Cameron
Coleman-Eplen
Walker's Creek
J. R. Dodson
Burlington
George A Thomas Store Offers Largest Christmas Display
George A Thomas and Sons showcases a grand Christmas display as goods keep arriving this week. The store promises the biggest display in its history with rare gifts, broad selections, and economy in price as buying season runs at full speed. The half page announcement highlights values for the city and surrounding area.
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George A. Thomas and Sons
A. Thomas
Thomas
The
Herald
Conn Moody Leaves First National Bank After Ten Years
Conn Moody resigns from the First National Bank after ten years of service including several years as assistant cashier. He left the bank last Saturday and will pursue a different line of business. Moody plans to inform friends of his future plans as they become known.
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Conn Moody
First National Bank
Moody
Tom Hairston Dies at 78 in Milano
Tom Hairston aged 78 died suddenly in Milano on December 4. He is survived by his wife and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held at 3 30 o'clock December 6 with interment in Sandy Creek Cemetery, arrangements by Green Brothers.
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Tom Hairston
Milano
Sandy Creek
Green Brothers
Episcopal Church Evening Prayer and Sermon
The Episcopal Church will hold Evening Prayer and a Sermon at 7 00 PM on Sunday December 16 with Sunday School at 945 AM.
Inventor’s name not tied to flat top desk’s origin
A quip notes that unlike most great military inventions the flat top desk does not bear the name of its inventor. The line humorously suggests many items are named after their creators while this desk remains anonymous.
Cameron Hospital Installs New Clinical Laboratory
Dr. W. R. Newton announces the hiring of Dr. J. A. Fizzell of Memphis to head Cameron Hospital's newly installed clinical laboratory. Fizzell, a pathologist with ten years of experience under prominent Southern professors, will manage the lab, touted as one of the South's best for clinical and diagnostic work.
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J. A. Fizzell
M. S
Memphis
Tennessee
Cameron Hospital
W. R. Newton
Fizzell
South
Business Women Celebrate Annual Christmas Party
The Business and Professional Women's Club held its annual Christmas tree event December 11 at the Country Club. Members donated toys and gifts to the Tree Committee for underprivileged children, and funds benefited United Charities of Cameron. The evening included a Year Book gift and plans for a January 8 Yee High School play, with readings by Mrs. Edwin York and her students.
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Country Club
Cora Commer
United Charities of
Cameron
Meta McCown
Annie McLane
Kirby Boles
Mary Lake Henderson
Miss Henderson
L. V. Perkins
Yee High School
Janes
New York
Edwin York
Foldine Rylander
Virginia Freeman
Martha Frances Brogdon
Milam County Cotton Report Records 1928 Output
Grover H. Albert reports Milam County produced 65,145 bales in 1928, up from 53,997 in 1927. The increase reflects about 12,000 more bales produced versus the previous year.
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Milam County
Grover H. Albert
Square Drug Announces Big Christmas Sale
The Square Drug Store announces a special sale on new goods for Christmas shoppers. It is displaying a large line of Christmas goods and promises to be a big help to shoppers with low prices and wide selection.
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the Square Drug Store
The
Square Drug
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Robbins
Ford Output
Cameron Bealer
High School
J. F P. Criswell
New Cameron Drug Co
Lippman Store
Nu-Way Grocery
City
Hepley
Geo. A. Thomas
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