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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1928
Page
12
T R Preston argues bankers support agricultural solvency but insist industry must mix with farming to spread prosperity. He cites Kingsport Tennessee as a model where manufacturing near small towns expands markets for farm products, creates jobs, raises living standards, and lowers taxes through broader economic balance.
The Pennsylvania Bankers Association reports growing banker farmer activity driven by county agents and Key Bankers in each county. The program funds agricultural shows tours lectures and distribution of livestock and seed, while expanding banking support for farming communities and boosting local economies.
Mir and Mrs J C Wallace of Minarva attended the Friday night performance at Yoe High School observing local talent in a community theater outing.
The Oklahoma Bankers Association for twelve years funded ten scholarships at A and M College Stillwater through five groups. Winners are chosen by the Extension Department on merits of club work by local youths. Banks finance the first year of the winner’s college work. A Fayetteville Arkansas bank president is praised for aiding farmers by introducing purebred Holstein cattle supporting a county agent program and funding youth projects. Randolph County benefits include forty three purebred gilts bought for youths on notes and distribution of three thousand eggs from high producing hens, aiming for one hundred hens per farm. four Jersey bulls, totaling over 700 pounds butterfat, will be paid from its service ties.
Mr W H White of San Antonio is visiting his brother and family, J P White, this week in a local social note.
A letter from John Tassaveinen of the Finnish Athletic Association offers Henry Karhunsaari a return home to teach and develop youth, with expenses paid and salary included. Karhunsaari, who will meet Waino Ketonen next Tuesday night, declines the offer and stays in America to continue his match preparations.
Mrs A J Triggs hosted a Valentine bridge party in honor of Mrs Albert Triggs who is moving to Mineova. Rooms were lavishly decorated with hearts and streamers, with carnations, a heart centerpiece luncheon, and prizes awarded for high and low scores. The next day similar decor and luncheon followed with gifts including a sterling silver vanity for the honoree.
J R Hays formerly advertising manager for the Cameron Enterprise joins Max Collins store in Cameron to work in the store department. He plans retirement from the newspaper business to devote time to dry goods. Hays began with the store on February 1. Mrs Ben Nabours of Calvert is treated in Cameron hospital as sister of Mrs W T Smith.
The play Three Wise Fools, presented last Friday night by the Business and Professional Women under their auspices, was a success in every way. The house was filled, all seats taken, and the audience enjoyed the performance. The organizers also realized a neat sum from the event.
A brisk advertisement promises quick relief from head colds and catarrh. It claims one minute relief as air passages clear and breathing returns, with a small bottle recommended for nasal application and immediate soothing of inflamed membranes. It emphasizes fragrance antiseptic healing and rapid relief from stuffed nose.
J M Morris aged 94 died at his daughter Mrs W C Phipps home in Little River Friday January 27 1928. Funeral held Sunday 4 pm at Little River church with interment in Little River Cemetery Rev P T Ramsey pastor of local Methodist church conducted services. He lived 94 years two months and 24 days and was a long time school teacher and pioneer contributing to county progress. Survived by wife and children. Pallbearers listed. The Herald expresses sympathy to the bereaved.
Mrs. Virginia Haynes age 77 dies at her home near Maysfield on January 27 1928 of pneumonia. Funeral services were held January 29 conducted by the Val Verde church pastor. She had lived in the Maysfield area 17 years and is survived by many children. Interment in Val Verde cemetery with Green Brothers of Cameron in charge.
Notice to Contractors: sealed proposals to furnish materials equipment and labor for constructing Milam County rest rooms will be received by County Auditor Giles L Avriett until 10:00 am February 16 1928. Bidels must submit a 5 percent certified check payable to Jeff T Kemp County Judge as bid guarantee. plans available from the county engineer for a 35 deposit.
The Milam County Court hears Myrtle Dreher guardian’s final account and application for discharge in the estate of Frank D. Dreher. The notice, published in a general newspaper, requires appearance at the next court term beginning February 1, 1928 in Cameron Texas, with contest possible by interested parties.
Wm Ruby Choate of Buckholts son of Mr and Mrs Tom Choate died January 28 1928 at 1130 pm after a brief illness. Survived by parents and brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Sunday at Walker's Creek cemetery with Green Bros directing. Interment was in Walker's Creek Cemetery at 3 pm.
Ernest Ford, a Black man, was fatally stabbed during a Saturday hour long fight in Buckholts on January 238. Kelley Harris of Buckholts was arrested by Sheriff Blaylock and Deputy Pope and later released on $1500 bond.
Four Mexicans were wounded in a brawl at a dance near Maysfield Saturday night. Three were shot and another was slashed with a knife. Sheriff Blaylock and deputies arrested the men, who were admitted to bond.
The Herald lists cash in advance charges for political notices including Congressional 15 dollars Distret 10 County 10 Precinct 5 City 3. It is authorized to announce candidacy subject to Democratic Primaries on July 25.
The ballot card includes Representative Sam Hefley for re election and Tax Assessor H B McClellen with Leila M Woolley marked as reelection the readable items.
February 7 1928 notices list candidates J E Holtzclaw B Slocomb and Geo A Richards with city marshal as the contested post. The brief card provides the official names for voters in the upcoming municipal election.
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