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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1935
Page
9
A 1935 year-end message urges readers to renounce material excess and reassess civic and social duties. It calls for humility, reevaluation of life goals, and commitment to a kinder program of social justice as the new year begins.
Charles Laughton stars in Mutiny on the Bounty listed among top 1935 film stars and plays. Will Rogers in In Old Kentucky also screens at Cameron Theatre December 22 23 and 24 25 with holiday programs by Stanley F Swift of Swift Theatres Inc. Milam Theater program included for returning students and old friends. summary notes the 1787 Bounty voyage under Captain Bligh.
Veteran attorney E A Camp pressed to void the December 5 liquor sale election in Milam County arguing ballot wording caused confusion. The court delayed canvassing while awaiting the Texas Attorney General's ruling. If voided, a new election would be held. if legal, a one year wait before another vote.
Milam county sheriff and federal agents report progress in a series of post office robberies. Carl Henderson of Milam is under charge for the Jones Prairie robbery and may also face Maysfield charges. A Fort Worth suspect linked to Jones Prairie is in custody. more arrests expected soon. Henderson had previously been adjudged insane and sent to an asylum in Wichita Falls.
A kind child wrote a letter to Santa asking for a gift for the editor who published space for the note. The letters printed this week total the largest volume ever in Cameron, reflecting wide reader response.
Attorney General McCraw voids the recent Milam county election as the state legal department finds fault with the ballot. The repeal forces will face another election. Sheriff Kennedy declines comment on officers involved in post office robberies solved per sources. Homer Owen, truck driver, killed near Hearne when his truck overturned pinning him. Ray ONeill reports cotton bales for 1935 up to December 1 at 26,333 versus 38,568 in 1934. crop projected at 20,000 bales.
Kraft-Phoenix Cheese Company plans a Cameron plant, leasing and remodeling the Frank Monroe Building from Richter Transfer. The project aims to buy milk locally, giving farmers a top market and expanding regional income. Secretary Paden, John B. Henderson, and chamber committee receive praise. further announcements expected. Homer Peel to join Ft Worth Club in 1936 after stints with the Giants Cardinals and Red Sox, having led Texas League batters in two prior years.
Local organizations led by the Knights of Pythias Masons American Legion Odd Fellows Knights of Columbus and Lions Club sponsor Christmas Cheer for needy children hoping none are left out. Call Mr and Mrs McLean at 765 or Mrs J P Love at 608 if you have not been contacted.
A trio of Christmas requests from young Texas residents. Ellen LaVerne Thweatt of Maysfield asks Santa for a baby doll buggy and toys, plus fruit and candy, mentioning her brother. Marvin Meyer of Beasley seeks a kiddy car harmonica and treats, while Betty Lee Senkel Vogelsang asks for a pink dress doll and fruit and candy for herself and grandmother in Cameron.
The Herald thanks Milam county schools for cooperation in publishing the annual Christmas edition. Teachers and students helped make the issue broadly interesting. Hundreds of letters to Santa Claus, the greatest number printed, appear in this Thursday morning paper.
A businessmen delegation led by J. Rh. Hays asks the Commissioners Court to apply for a federal grant for an agricultural building, but a labor shortage may derail the project. Local relief and reemployment lists lack county labor for government work while gulf port docks see strikes. The court approved building plans and will seek federal allotment.
Poll tax exemptions now require a certificate from the county tax assessor before voting under the new law. The measure, passed by the legislature, takes effect with current poll taxes and affects several exempt groups who must obtain certificates by February 1, 1936.
The ON TIME Christmas edition of the Herald is the largest ever, with 384 columns produced under a tight deadline. Publishers thank Robert Browning and Karl Bailey for their roles in delivering the 64 page goodwill issue and acknowledge advertisers for support.
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