Cameron Goodfellows Charity Drive Plans Fundraising
A Cameron meeting called by J B White to discuss the Associated Charities fund drive for 1924. Mrs Cora Cammer reports funds on hand cover until January 1 1924 and no debt. Local civic groups coordinate to aid the city’s poor with Christmas relief through January 1924 and coordinated drives in December 1922 and January 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. White
Finance Committee
Associated Charities
Cameron
Cora Cammer
W. G. Gillis
Rk. Amon
J. Bo White
Walter F. Sharpe
Chas. Price
John E. Mangum
H. M. Hefley
First National Bank
Goodfellows
Shriners
Lion’s Club
War Time Aviator Seeks Cameron Landing Field
Leslie W. Mauldin, wartime aviator and stunt flyer now with Decker Motor Co., seeks a Cameron landing field and offers to build a hangar for his plane. Formerly at Fulton Missouri, he ran airplane exhibitions and schools nationwide and calls for local government support to establish a landing field for potential air service. He previously served in the air force at Kelly Field, San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie W. Mauldin
Cameron
Decker Motor Co
Dodge Car
Mauldin
Fulton
Missouri
United States
Maldin
Air Service
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Milam County Popular Tax Collector Injured at Hospital
Bill Alex Bonds Milam county's popular tax collector is convalescing after a two week confinement in Cameron Hospital He will enjoy Christmas at home and friends statewide wish him a speedy recovery and a merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Alex Bonds
Milam County
Cameron Hospital
Two Children Die at Maysfield
Mr and Mrs Harry A Bozeman mourn the loss of their two children from diarrhea in one week Minnie Nell six died Sunday morning and a younger brother died Wednesday Funeral services were led by Rev B S Sansom at Maysfield Presbyterian Church in the first service Monday and the second on Wednesday Mrs Bozeman is sister to Mrs Henry Sapp and twin sister to Mrs H H Hartsfield of Buckholts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Bozeman
Diatheria
Minnie Nell
B.S. Sansom
Maysfield Presbyterian Church
Christmas Pageant By Presbyterian Sunday School
A Christmas pageant titled The Day Spring from on High will be presented Monday at 7 o clock. Pupils from Primary to Senior departments will perform with Christmas carols. A Christmas tree and a school treat will conclude the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Our Greeting to Each of You at Christmas
The message expresses thanks for reader support and Christmas goodwill. It notes that giving is driven by a higher purpose, not mere custom, and emphasizes community prosperity through continued cooperation. It wishes readers a merrier Christmas than ever.
County wide road tax seen as victory in vote
The county approved an eleven cent per repair tax in a Monday election, with early returns showing a 66 vote lead and projections of a 30 to 40 vote margin. Weather kept turnout light, Cameron led polls with 314 votes, and women voters notably influenced results as the road fund supports maintenance of over a million dollars in county roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Cameron
Rockdale
Thorndale
Buckholts
Sharp Box
Sharp
State Highway Department
Educational meeting in Cameron Methodist drive for pledges
Rev. R. L. Marshall and Rev. John E. Roach led ministers and laymen in Cameron at an educational meeting on pledges for Christian education. The Rockfellow Foundation promises $300,000 to SMU if the Texas Conference matches. $122,712 is due by March 1, 1924, with allocations to Southwestern University, Texas Woman’s College, Alexander College, Southern Methodist University, Student Aid Fund, and the General Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 5. Marshall
Methodist
Hearne
John E. Roach
North Texas Conference
Rockfellow Foundation
Southern Methodist
Methodists of the Texas Conference
Marlin
Texas Conference
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Texas Woman’s College
Fort Worth
Alexander College
Jacksonville
Southers
Mohechat University
Dallas
General Board of Education
Theatre cast dazzles in “A Full House” production
Mrs Fleming played by Eugenia Wallace debuts as a hard boiled landlady and Vera Vernon portrayed by Frances Looney tutors vamping. Lillie Kate Beckerman stars as Mrs Pembroke aristocrat. Dougherty and Jim Mawney, played by Glenn Flinn and Sam Cheeves, add action. L. Van Perkins directs a prized show drawing big crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty
Glenn Flinn
Jim Mooney
Sam Cheeves
Christmas Visit by Doss Rub and Sons Guests
Mr and Mrs Carl E Doss of Dallas and Mr and Mrs Martin Rub and Sons of Lubbock will be guests in the C H Ruby family during Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Doss
Dallas
Martin Rub and
Miss Minnie Wolf to Visit Family in Lawton
Miss Minnie Wolf arrives from Dallas Friday to spend vacation with her mother Mrs. John B. Wolf. Also visiting will be Mr and Mrs Charles Wolf and John Q. C. Wolf of Lawton Oklahoma as guests in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Wolf
Dallas
John B. Wolf
Charles Wolf
John QC
Wolf of
Lawton, Okla
School-Sewage Plant Bond Election Planned for December 27
The Cameron city election on December 27 votes on 150000 in school bonds and 25000 for a sewage disposal plant. Bonds fund a new grammar school and a brick school for Negro students while the disposal plant plans await issuance. Roy Baskin is named judge of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
State Health Department
Ourtun
Roy Baskin
Henderson Family Reunion Christmas Visit
Christmas brings the William Henderson family together. Ruth and Olive Henderson arrive from Wacoami Baylor College this week. Claud Henderson family from Hereford and A. C. Strickland with son Connell expected before the twenty fifth. Frank Henderson from Navasota to visit during the week. Rev. F L Davis Evangelist preached morning and evening at the Christian congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henderson
Ruth
Olive Henderson
Wacoami Baylor College
Claud Henderson
Hereford
A. C. Strickland
Connell
Frank Henderson
Navasota
F. L. Davis
Taylor
Ford Motor Company Uses Milam County Linters in Mills
Milam County cotton byproducts are heavily used by the Ford Motor Company for automobile cloths and cushion staffing. Gunner R L Batte from Cameron ships Hinters from his Cameron oil mill directly to Detroit, Michigan. Ford is described as the world’s largest manufacturing carrier, consuming such linters in large quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Ford Motor Company
Ford Automobiles
R. L. Batte
Cameron
Detroit
Michigan
Confessed Safe Blowing Ties San Saba Suspect to Robberies
A roan alias Harry Lewis jailed in San Saba faces a ten year sentence after confessing involvement in the Acme Steam Laundry safe blow in November. He names others tied to Cameron area crimes, including a mail sack robbery, with multiple suspects under surveillance. A nearby army store theft near Matula Grocery also noted, as vagrancy arrests rose in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herederson
Harry Lewis
San Saba
Acme
Cameron
Thomas & Sons
Matula
Christmas Visits From Local Residents Mentioned
Miss Ruth Cammer teaching in Mount Belview will be home Saturday to spend Christmas with her mother Mrs. Cora Cammer. Mrs. Bama Fields has returned to her Fort Worth home after visiting her aunt Mrs. John P. Woolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Cammer
Mount Belview
Cora Cammer
Bama Fields
Fort Worth
John P. Woolley
Green family plans holiday gatherings for University students
Mr and Mrs A N Green expect their son Eugene and daughter Miss Paline to return from the State University for Christmas. Their eldest daughter Miss Louise, a Columbia student, will spend the holidays in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Green
Eugene
Miss Paline
The
State University
Louise
Columbia
New York
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Cameron Goodfellow
OUR
Maysfield
Comendy
Yoe High
Richard West
Eloise Rogers
Ned Pembroke, Jr
Clifford Barmore
Daphne Charters
Lucille Camp
Nicholas King
Kenneth Keith
Miss Winnecker
Mary Sue Denson
Church College
Christian College
R. & Boykin
Cameron Methodist Church
Hima
Houston
Texas
Cameron Merchhants
Herald
Cameron Stucks
L. van Perkins
Ford Muldk Compan
Noted Manufacteurer
Nan
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