The Bounty Mutiny and 18th Century Film Return at Cameron
The article notes the Pandora mutiny on the Bounty near Pitcairn Island and the old ship’s remains today. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer brings back 18th century characters in a two million dollar production. Will Rogers stars in In Old Kentucky, his last film, a racing romance set around Thoroughbreds. Cameron Theater in 1935 showcases these pictures with holiday crowds urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tahiti
Pandora
Bounty
Pitcairn Island
Metro-Goldyn-Mayer
Old Kentucky
Blue Erase
Will Rogers
Rogers
Cameron Theater
Associated Press
Mr. Swift
Poll Tax Certificates Clarified for Age and Disabilities
The article explains who must obtain poll tax certificates under the new law. It lists 21 year olds in 1936, the deaf or dumb, the blind, permanently disabled individuals, and those who have lost a limb, with county attorney decisions for certain cases. It notes residents over 60 in this county are exempt.
Negro Gets Ten Years for Knife Victim’s Death
Joe Lewis was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to the knife death of John Raleigh near Sharp on September 15. He was arrested in Taylor after fleeing the scene following a negro supper. District attorney Camp reported no other cases for the week.
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Joe Lewis
John Raleigh
Sharp
Lewis
Taylor
Raleigh
Meningitis Precautions Urge Caution in Milam County
Dr W R Newton County Health Officer urges precautions against a threatened Cerebro Spinal Meningitis epidemic in Milam County. Advice includes avoiding rumors, staying out of crowded areas, consulting a physician immediately if symptoms appear, isolating suspicious cases, vaccinating children, and following state quarantine laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Newton
Milam County
Litzman Couple Mark Golden Anniversary in Burlington
Mr and Mrs Litzman celebrate their Golden Wedding on November 26 in Burlington. Friends honor their 35 years in the city at the Burlington Hotel home, a longtime community hospitality center.
Midnight Service At Church of All Saints Dee
Rev J P Love of All Saints Episcopal Church in Cameron arranges a Christmas Eve service beginning at 1130 p m Tuesday night December 24. The service invites members and any who wish to attend to worship the Babe of Bethlehem on the anniversary of His birth.
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Church of All Saints
Dee
J. P. Love
All Saints Episcopal Church
Cameron
Health Nurse Logs Monthly School Visits and Child Health Issues
The nurse reports visiting 16 schools this month, inspecting 390 children and finding 632 defects. Of those, 47 had no defects. She visited 20 homes and noted widespread vision, dental, throat, posture, eye, gum, skin, weight, and adenoids concerns among students. Seven infants and prenatal cases, typhoid cases, a death, 104 calls made, and water samples sent to state labs.
Bride Mrs Sam McDermott Hosts Miss Foldine Ryland
Mrs Sam McDermott entertained in Honor of Miss Foldine Ryland with a bridge party and miscellaneous shower at her home Monday evening. Decorations carried a bridal motif with a green and white color scheme. Game table accessories emphasized the motif and colors. Closing the event with...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam McDermott
Foldine Rylander
Local Social Event Honors Miss Bonnell Neiast
Miss Bonnell Neiast received a relish dish as the high score prize at the games. Miss Weiss Mc Dermott gave an electric coffee percolator and the hostess presented Madeira napkins. A shower of gifts including china glassware linens and pictures delighted the honoree as guests enjoyed sandwiches pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnell Neiast
Miss Fannie Mae Pierce Hosts Christmas Shower
A Milano social notes Miss Fannie Mae Pierce entertaining lifelong friend Miss Mary Minn Reese as she prepares for marriage to Hubert Brown on December 21. Games, a treasure hunt and a Christmas tree gift reveal followed by cake and hot chocolate. Other locals travel and visit family across Sephy Houston Temple and Milano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Mae Pierce
Mary Minn Reese
Hubert Brown
Miss Reese
Pretty wedding in Lilac unites Rev Gunn and Miss Richmond
The ceremony took place at 8 o'clock Sunday night in the Baptist church with Rev Clair officiating. The bride wore navy blue crepe and white accessories, carrying white chrysanthemums. Attendants included Bertie and Ina Cummings and Jack Brock with Sam Wilson. Relatives from Bartlett Rockdale and Thorndale attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Gunn
Minnie Richmond
Baptist Church
Clair
Bertie Cummings
Ina Cummings
Jack Brock
Sam Wilson
Gunn
Lilac
Parrit
Bartlett
Judge Gunn
Famly
Rockdale
George Gunn
Thorndale
Ethel Case
Thrall
Interscholastic League Sets Rockdale Meet Dates
Milam County committee chaired by S. C. Miles met to set the interscholastic league meet for March 20 and 21 in Rockdale. Members include E A Perrin Cameron Newton Miss Eula Gilchrist Miss Eula Cooper H ber Dennis R Middleton T F Cloud and Mrs Bob Covey. No eliminations will be held in community meets this year.
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Milam County
S. C. Miles
Rockdale
E. A. Perrin
Guy T. Newton
Cameron
Eula Gilchrist
San Gabriel
Eula Cooper
Thorndale
Hubert Dennis
C. R. Middleton
Sharpe
Millard Smith
Jones Prairie
T. F. Cloud
Val Verde
Bob Covey
Milano
Leonard Blaylock Letters at Baylor
Leonard Blaylock of Cameron was among twenty five freshmen football players voted letters by the Baylor University Athletic Council this week. Blaylock was the first string center on the Baylor fresh unit this fall and played a prominent role in the Crowmen lineup.
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Waco
Texas
Leonard Blaylock
Cameron
Baylor University Athletic Council
Blaylock
Baylor Fresh
Crowmen
Bryant Station Farmer Dies From Poison
Amiel Ruziska a 24 year old Bryant Station farmer was found dead in his home early Sunday. Officials identified the poison as black leaf forty and an inquest by Justice Womack Brashear ruled death by his own action. Family reports the man had been despondent and wished to cease living. The body was transported to Cameron by Leland Green ambulance and buried in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiel Ruziska
Bryant Station
Womack Brashear
Cameron
Leland Green
Xmas Operetta at St. Michael’s Burlington December 22
Pupils of St Michael's Parish School in Burlington present the operetta In Quest of Santa Claus at Burlington Hall on Sunday night December 22. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's
Burlington
Santa Claus
St. Michael’s Parish School
Burlington Hall
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Philadelphia
Mrs
Louis Litzman
McCormick-Deering
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Pean Fulerod
R. N
Shirley Wadsworth
Sephy
Fred Brannon
Houston
Mrs. Lynn Douglas
St. Wadsworth
Mildred Newman
Lee Braun, Jr
Dallas
John Lusk
Temple
A. M. Hill
Roy McManus
of Chriesman
Eloise Newman
Pierce
Claudia Caffey
Mumford
Baylor
Parnell’s Shoe Shop
Fat Pare Prop
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