Milam County Courts Back Erosion Control Camps
Milam County commissioners vote unanimously to back two erosion camps with the possibility of one south of the river and one north. Judge Kemp notes the court will cooperate with one or two camps and supply equipment when not needed on roads for terracing and erosion work. The setting is viewed as an ideal location due to the local need for erosion control.
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Milam County
Commissioners Court
Kemp
Max Kennedy Names Aides For Milam County Sheriff Post
Max Kennedy, set to become Milam County sheriff on January 1, announced two deputies. Clarence McCall, ex Waco police chief now living in Walker's Creek, will be field deputy to succeed Will Vaughn. Allen Guess, ex Rogers Banker and Magnolia agency associate, will be office deputy awaiting formal acceptance.
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Max Kennedy
Milam County
Clarence McCall
Waco
Walker’s Creek
Will Vaughn
Leonard Blaylock
Allen Guess
Rogers
Jesse Brock
Magnolia
Guess
Bananas Displayed In Cameron Window
Miss Rose Rischar shows 24 well formed bananas grown in Cameron placed in the show windows of the Texas Louisiana Power Company. The display suggests bananas grown in the tropics may be adaptable to Texas soil, a notable local curiosity.
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Cameron
Rose Rischar
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Tropics
Miss Rischar
Texas
New Ford V-8 for 1935 on way to Hefley Stedman
Hefley Stedman Motor Co expects its first shipment of the 1935 Ford V8 within days with local interest high. The 1935 Ford Truck is cut and available now. No major changes to the V8 beyond improved ride and more streamlined lines aiding air flow.
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Hefley-Stedman Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
Auto World
Purchas
Shooting Works Ban Enforced In City Fire Limits
City marshal Gene Smith announced a new ordinance banning fireworks in fire limits. The measure targets fire hazard and nuisance to shoppers, with circulars distributed and a display notice in this Herald issue. Smith calls for public cooperation.
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Gene Smith
Herald
Mr. Smith
Midnight Mass and High Mass Schedule at St. Monica’s
Rev Geo Apel announces services for Christmas with a Midnight Mass at St Monica’s in English and a Rockdale Second Mass at eight. The Rockdale pastor returns for the 10 o’clock High Mass with benediction at its conclusion.
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St. Monica's Church
Rockdale
Geo. Apel
Christmas Tree at Cameron Tabernacle invites children
The Cameron Gospel Tabernacle hosts a Christmas tree event on Christmas Eve night inviting all children especially those less fortunate. A big service is also planned for Sunday night at the Tabernacle.
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Cameron Gospel Tabernacle
the Tabernacle
Tax on checks to end. safety deposit tax extended
Cameron banks receive official notice from Frank Scoffield, IRS Austin district, that the 2 cent tax on each cashed check will be discontinued December 31. The 10 percent tax on safety deposit box rent is extended to July 1. Cameronians have paid thousands into federal coffers through the check tax as banks report monthly.
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Cameron Banks
Frank Scoffield
Internal Revenue
Austin
Cameronians
Mrs Emory B Camp Injured In Auto Crash
Mrs Emory B Camp of Rockdale wife of Milam county district attorney was severely injured in an automobile wreck Tuesday. Her husband was called away from his office after the accident. She is hospitalized in Taylor.
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Emory B. Camp
Rockdale
Milam County
Essie McCall
Cameron
Camp
Taylor Hospital
City In Colorful Christmas Mood In Cameron
The Cameron Herald announces a 52 page edition filled with Christmas cheer. Churches lead the social program while old fashioned trees brighten homes. Merchants report strong buying demand and best trade in years as the town embraces the holiday spirit. Best wishes go to families reuniting and celebrations extending into the New Year.
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Cameron
Cameron Herald
Herald
Joe Moore Named Second Most Valuable Man In National League
Joe Moore of the New York Giants, a key outfielder and 1933 World Series figure, vacationing in Gause after 1938 World Series. He helped Giants with strong 1938 and 1954 batting. Dizzy Dean voted MVP ahead of him.
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Joe Moore
New York Giants
Gause
Joe
Dizzy Dean
Cardinal
Bill Terry
Giants
Christmas message misprint corrected in front page ad
A front page error in Judge Graham Gillis’s annual Christmas greeting was corrected after discovery. The rushed layout swapped text with a merchant’s item, and the publishers apologise for the mistake and delay while reprinting the section.
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Graham Gillis
Judge Gillis
Sharpe Murder Cleared Up as Harris Gets Ten Years
Jesse Harris, a Black man, received a ten year sentence in district court after pleading guilty to the murder of Marlin Ware near Sharp. Ware was found shot, and officers arrested Harris following investigation. A special venire had been called for the case.
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Jesse Harris
Marlin Ware
Sharp
Ware
Harris
Court Banzhaf Receives Unanimous Confidence Vote
The Milam county Commissioners Court last week gave Geo. Banzhaf a unanimous vote of confidence as county agent. A broad petition opposing his removal was presented, with representatives urging retention, supported by countywide sentiment and approval of his administration of the Bankhead Bill.
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Banzhaf
Geo. Banzhaf
Milam County
Commissioners Court
Mrs C H Pollard Dies in Cameron
Mrs G H Pollard of Cameron died Wednesday December 12. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1:00 pm at the home, led by Rev. C Acrey and Rev. J P Love. Burial followed at Oakwood cemetery in Waco. Born Nelle McCandless in Waco, she married Fr Pollard in October 1872 and lived in Cameron twenty years.
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Hi Pollard
Cameron
C. ©. Acrey
First Presbyterian Church
J. P. Love
Episcopal Church of
Waco
Oakwood Cemetery
Pollard
Nelle McCandless
Cameron Robbers Given Sentences
Clyde Caddy and Bill Garrett were sentenced to three years in the penitentiary in district court on Thursday. They had been indicted for the September 9 safe robbery of the Green and Boedeker store, during which a rifle was also taken.
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Clyde Caddy
Bill Garrett
Caddy
Garrett
Green & Boedeker
Westmoreland Buried in Cameron Pioneer Dies of Pneumonia
Joseph T. Westmoreland aged 1 percent? and Cameron pioneer died at his daughter Mrs. Lloyd Mitchell home on Saturday December 8 1934 after a pneumonia attack. His grave illness had troubled hundreds of friends in the city and his death brought sorrow to many who had known him.
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Joseph T. Westmoreland
Cameron Pioneer
Lloyd Mitchell
Cameron
West Moreland
Home Economics Display Friday at Yee High School
Miss Loia and Miss Robbins lead the Home Economics department at Yee High School as they host a Friday exhibit on December 21 from 2 to 4 PM. Mothers of students are invited as special guests and refreshments will be served. Patrons and citizens are urged to visit and support this important study.
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Herald Ie
Loia
Katherine BE
Rob Young
Kina
Home Bee
Mies
Yee High School
Miss Young
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Briary
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Walker's Creek
Milano
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Westmoreland
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