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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
1
Our Town urges Cameron residents to embrace true Christmas giving. Citizens should aid those less fortunate, inspired by the spirit of Jesus and the idea that giving brings more joy than receiving. A practical appeal to share time, money, and kindness with neighbors in need.
Texas Power and Light Company is installing a permanent lights system for Christmas and other occasions. The city will pay for materials and stringing, with power charges based on a metered usage.
The Green and Boedeker safe robbery, committed weeks ago, is resolved by indictments against Bill Garrett and Clyde Caddy. They are to be tried in district court here this week after being moved from Dallas. Deputies Will Vaughn and Jim Perkins transported them to Cameron.
Funeral services for John Charles Stone, 62, of Minerva, were conducted Saturday at his Minerva residence with Rev. Davis of the Baptist church officiating. Interment followed in the Minerva Cemetery. Stone died suddenly at his home after recently moving to Minerva from other parts of the county.
The Cameron Herald announces its annual Christmas Edition will publish on Thursday December 20. Advertising copy and letters to Santa Claus must be in the publishers office by Wednesday noon December 19.
Milam County voters will cast ballots on December 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to decide whether to continue the Bankhead Cotton Control Act. Voting locations are assigned by community, with many towns sharing polling sites at designated centers. Cotton producers with tax exemption certificates may vote. cards will be issued from the county agent’s office directing voters to their polling place.
Cameron shops glow with Christmas merchandise as visitors from distant places join locals to celebrate. The city churches mark the season with faith based events while merchants showcase gifts and special stocks, inviting all to shop and enjoy a hospitable holiday.
A.J. Matocha invites parents and children to the Matocha Hardware Store in Santa Fe for a holiday toy land display. The store offers a standard toy department with practical gifts for both children and grownups and promises to solve your gift problem during pre holiday shoppers.
The Cameron Gospel Tabernacle invites Milam County residents to Sunday night services featuring traditional singing. It promotes the largest Sunday School of its kind in the county.
Cheeves Brothers on the square promote a Christmas Gift Merchandise sale in Cameron. The annual message to Herald readers highlights practical department store gifts and holiday buying help from a long standing center of hospitality. Visitors and locals are welcomed to shop during the season.
Geo A. Thomas & Sons, diamond merchants and jewelry store, promotes a distinctive Christmas gift line not previously shown. The old store highlights rich and rare items and will remain open in the evenings inviting shoppers to visit.
James V. Allied Governor Ferguson appoints King as district attorney of Milam County ahead of his term. King fills the vacancy caused by the death of S. M. Burns, joining the ticket just before the general election.
Harry Rogers was given a suspended sentence for murder in Milam County related to Garnet Beardon’s killing. Rogers was convicted, previously served two years, and this marks the county’s second such suspended sentence in recent months. The jury, with D A Imory Camp and assistants, sentenced him despite earlier disagreement with the state.
The Houston Chronicle reports Judge Huggins died after a heart attack. He was deeply involved in road projects and foreign affairs, holding a prominent place in those fields and in the community.
Mr and Mrs T S Henderson marked their golden anniversary with a Monday evening celebration in Cameron Texas. Attendees included friends from across the state and beyond. Miss Winnie Henderson welcomed guests at the front portals while their son Tom S Henderson Jr led the receiving line.
A hard fought 1934 Yee man field clash saw Smithville Tigers defeat Cameron Newton led maroon squad. Captain Billie Gillis and Leonard Blaylock spearheaded Yoe High’s late push but Buck Carver Tiny Baggett and Duke Kunkel fueled the visitors to victory. The game featured defensive stands and a lone Yoe score by Gillis after a Breeding Newton connection.
Yoemen of 104 were honored at a city banquet in Ada with Coach Carral Wood celebrated. Jack Chevigny of Texas Longhorns gave the principal address as the group welcomed band pep squad trustees and other guests. The team, first district conference champions, sat about 100 amid telegrams of congratulations and a gift of sterling silver tableware to Coach Wood.
Joe J. Denson selects an attractive line of gifts at New Cameron Drug Company. The store promotes gift merchandise and offers evening hours with early selections and package storage for Christmas.
A fur house opens in Santa Fe Town Cameron from the Mondrik grocery building offering higher pelts prices to trappers says W C Bits of the firm. Ellis of Boles Ellis arrives from Belton. the operation serves Milam and Bell counties with local market access and locksmith services for care and vaults.
Coleman Furniture Co outlines Christmas gift offerings with glassware as a feature. store displays new and colorful furniture, rags, and odd pieces. Prices are quoted and buyers are urged to check this week’s columns for details.
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