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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
2
Toronto's famed moneyed beggar Joe Bevan has been jailed for three months after repeated arrests over two decades. Known for cash on hand and savings bank deposits, he previously paid fines by check but courts now require jail sentences.
In a wide sweep across Texas and California centers of smuggling, 2500 agents closed in on violators. Richmond Virginia emerged as a narcotics hub with 26 arrests and fears of rising addiction and local theft losses. Alcohol tax agents seized 294 illicit stills and over 5000 gallons of liquor worth about 75000.
Edith Buckmaster West of Coshocton and three men plotted to wreck a Pennsylvania line train by removing bolts from tracks and a nearby bridge to rob passengers. After rails loosened failed to cause a crash, they sold the bolts locally to raise money for divorce from Charlie West to marry Wayne Hartley.
Trieste Italy physicians operated on Mario Fusco a 47 year old laborer for stomach pain and found thirteen keys one can opener three cigar holders thirteen pencils five fountain pens one spoon two pencil holders four penknives one safety razor holder a few needles a piece of glass and five coins His only worry was for his money which was returned after he promised not to swallow it again.
Lorain patrolman H. C. Gawn rushed to a reported woman being murdered after his radio crackled the alert. At the scene he found only a howling hound and a frightened neighbor who said the screamed claim sounded like a woman being killed.
Bullsnakes trap themselves at the Redding city farm where pheasants are raised. They squeeze through wire mesh to swallow a pheasant but can not back out, creating a traplike situation at the facility.
A reader collection from Cameron Mexican School features pupil letters to Santa Claus. Students describe Christmas wishes and holiday aspirations, reflecting community traditions and school activities during the season.
A collection of children’s notes to Santa Claus listing simple Christmas gifts and pleas to visit, including bicycles pens BB guns footballs dolls and toy cars, with each child expressing hope for Santa to come and bring their wishes. Names include Joel Robledo Bonifacio Garcia Beatrice Lafuente Elias Garcia Tam Lupe Alvarez Socorro Recio.
Milam County authorities offer free testing for cattle herds suspected of Bat Disease. Owners must pen and disinfect premises during tests. Condemned animals receive payment equal to appraised value, with caps of 25 dollars for grades and 50 dollars for registered animals. Farmers may contact County Agent or Assistant in Agricultural Conservation for details.
A pair of child letters describe requests to Santa Claus. One girl, ten, asks for a piano doll dishes fruit and nuts and a doll for her sister while urging concern for less fortunate children. The other, six, asks for a piano and a ball and hopes to see Santa at church.
Posted notice by J D Nisbett declaring property in Salem community posted against hunting and all trespassing. Public urged to heed the notice as required by law.
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