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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
17
In a reflective piece spanning celebrations and social bonds, the article praises city school prestige rising in 1936 and lauds how New Year customs, calendars, and winter social life foster civic unity. It contrasts seasonal fun with deeper community ties built through shared tasks and friendly collaboration.
Cameron Schools have been admitted to membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for one year. The announcement, from J W O Banion, notes no criticisms of the school and credits Superintendent E A Perrin and staff. The chamber of commerce reports civic progress with 150 businessmen and 24 directors driving growth and local enterprise.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to select a postmaster at Burlington. The examination date is Friday January 8. The vacancy follows the death of Dr. Herring. John P. O'Neil was named active postmaster by Congressman O. H. Cross.
The annual Legion party planned for December 29 has been postponed due to conflicts with other programs. Adjutant Streetman of the local Post says the party will be held in January with the exact date to be announced.
The Herald presents its annual Christmas edition in nine sections of 72 pages dated for the holiday season. November notices announce the publication date with Christmas Eve mailing, acknowledging merchant and contributor cooperation as the issue arrives to readers.
The Southern Association of Colleges notified Mr. Perrin that his school in Cameron has been admitted to membership with no criticisms of the system he heads. Congratulations are in order.
Local readers W W Caddell and Stanley H Swift ponder calendar quirks. They note five Sundays occur in February in 1948 1976 and again in 2016 with a long cycle about every 400 years and March 4 falling on Sunday in an unspecified upcoming year.
The Herald announces the printing plant will close Thursday and Friday with no business in the printing department. Operations resume Saturday.
The Cameron Yeomen dominated Georgetown Eagles 42 to 21 Tuesday night. Herman Gerick led Cameron with 19 points, Griswold added 10, while Georgetown’s Stiles had 10 and Harris 6. Upcoming game Cameron vs Caldwell is set for January 6 at 7:30 PM in the Yoe High Gym.
Mrs B T Burnett, a Milam County notable, died December 19 in Cameron at 52. Funeral held at Marlow Baptist Church with Rev Wright and Rev O C Acrey. burial in Marlow Cemetery. Survived by husband B T Burnett Weldon Burnett M A Lampkin, sisters Hobson Ethridge, brothers W Lampkin Bob Lampkin. Pallbearers named Bob Bailey W T Whatley Edgar Wilson Bob Terry Charley Swift Roy Griffith.
Milam County farmers are estimated to have produced over 6 million dollars in cotton, produce, and live stock this year, the highest since 1927. Government payments boost the total, and much of the income will stay in the county supporting investment and farm operations next year. Tomorrow Cameron shoppers will exchange thousands of dollars for necessities and luxuries, signaling a prosperous Christmas and New Year for Milam County.
Stanley Swift of Swift Theatres announces the Hollywood release More than a Secretary starring Jean Arthur and George Brent. The release is very recent with no press sheets. A midnight show on December 31 titled Flying Hostess marks Cameron’s New Year party. Shirley Temple’s Stowaway heads a Holiday program.
A gray November day in 1929 the narrator visits the rambling farmhouse of F W Hubert. The man’s soldierly bearing and warm welcome set a tone of enduring peace and plenty as they discuss Indian relics, books, and Hubert's magazine stories. The visit includes a tour of the yard and vines, hinting at a cultured life to be featured in The Herald museum.
A Santa letter from Gause Texas is chosen as the prize entry out of 600. Lerline Taylor writes she is in the second grade and asks for a rubber baby that drinks and wets its diaper, plus dolls Jane Robbie and Anna, and a dish of candy for Santa.
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