Clore Announces Candidacy for Milam Assessor Collector
Cameron businessman Lee R. Clore declared his candidacy for Milam County Assessor and Collector of Taxes ahead of the July 25, 1942 primary. A Milam County native and World War I veteran, Clore has run a Cameron tailoring business for 23 years and earns broad local support as he enters the campaign year.
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Lee R. Clore
Cameron
Milam County
Clare
Clore
France
United States
Civic leader Clore praised for Legion and VFW work
The article highlights a community figure described as a candidate in civic and fraternal affairs. A former Post Commander of Edwin Hardy Post No 9 American Legion, he served in all minor posts and influenced Legion activities in the district and state. He belongs to Ben Milam Post VFW and has two sons in military service.
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Edwin Hardy
American Legion
Legion
Clore
Ben Milam Post
Army
Air Corps
New Survey Planned for Cameron Military Port
A re survey of Cameron to establish a military port was approved after Congressman Poage reported General Harmon’s confirmation. Chamber of Commerce leaders led a study including a housing survey and proposed site funding by Cameron. Objections over water supply may be overcome. Cameron may become an army training camp location.
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Cameron
Leland Green
Chamber of Commerce
Congressman Poage
General Harmon
Randolph Field
Green
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Tractor Owners Invited to Evening Meeting at Yee High
Hefley-Stedman Motor Company invites tractor owners and Farm Youth Foundation members to an educational meeting at Yee High School Gym Thursday at 7 30 PM. A film titled The Land will be shown with fuel and lubrication films. A Pearl Harbor bombing film will follow. Admission is free.
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National Farm Youth Foundation
Hefley-Stedman Motor Company
Yee High School
Pearl Harbor
U. S
H. H. Stedman
Weekend Visit From State University Student and Relatives
Miss Janette McIntyre a State University student spent the weekend here with her grandmother Mrs H F Smith Sr and aunt Miss Aetna Smith.
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Janette McIntyre
State University
H. F. Smith
Aetna Smith
Tom Hobson Writes From Western Waters On Pearl Harbor
Tom Hobson, son of Mrs. Tracy Hobson of Cameron, reports from Western waters about Pearl Harbor. He recalls seeing a former Yoe High graduate, Robert Eickenhorst, unharmed after the raid and notes Marines ask the home town to keep them flying while they keep them dying.
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Tom Hobson
Western
Pearl Harbor
Western Waters
Cameron
Tracy Hobson
Marine Mail
Mr. White
Robert Eickenhorst
Yoe High
Post Office Runs Out Of Federal Stamps For Automobiles
Automobile owners faced stamp shortages as Cameron Post Office ran out of federal automobile stamps. Postmaster J R Hays expected a new supply by Wednesday or Thursday. Over 3000 stamps were sold locally and other counties reported shortages. The cause and timing of restock remain unclear. The Austin supply will arrive when issued.
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J. R. Hays
Cameron
Austin
Caldwell Bride Weds Joseph Eagan in Justice Office
Mrs. Louis B. Marks of Caldwell became the bride of Joseph Eagan Saturday in the office of Justice of Peace Womack Brashear, who performed the ceremony.
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Louis B. Marks of
Caldwell
Joseph Eagan
Office of
Justice of Peace
Womack Brashear
Mr. Brashear
J O Newton Funeral Held at Rockdale
J O Newton Texas businessman dies at 66 after illness. Funeral held at Rockdale First Baptist Church with ministers Rev Askew and Rev Strickland. Survived by widow James O Newton and three sons Boswell Carter Charles Thomas. brothers W O Newton Lester Newton. seven sisters. Interment Sandy Creek Cemetery.
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Rockdale
Phillips & Lucky
First Baptist Church
Askew
Strickland
Newton
W. O. Newton
Citizens National Bank
Cameron
Bryan Production Loan Association
Texas
Tom M. Campbell
Texas Rangers
Texas National Guard
Milano
J. B. Newton & Sons
Rochdale
Scarborough & Hicks Company
Milam County
James O Newton
Boswell Newton
Carter Newton
Charles Thomas Newton
Austin
W. O
Agnes Zalkovsky dies at 77 in Cameron area
Mrs. Agnes Zalkovsky, 77, died at her farm home east of Cameron on Tuesday February 3, 1942. Funeral services will be at St. Monica's Church February 5 at 9 a.m. with Rev. George J. Duda. She is survived by husband Frank Zakovsky and brothers Charles and Frank Gelner. Burial in Cameron Catholic cemetery.
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Agnes Zalkovsky
Cameron
St. Monica’s Church
George J. Duda
Marek-Burns Funeral Home
War News Tells of Cousin’s Whereabouts With MacArthur
Cameron attorney Mose G. Cox reads in the Houston Post that his cousin Col. Carl H. Seals now with General Douglas MacArthur is in the Philippines. Seals, a staff member, has been recommended for brigadier general. Cox notes they hadn’t heard from each other in 50 years. Seals is a native of Eugala Alabama and a cousin of Mrs. T. B. Stidham of Jones Prairie.
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Mose G. Cox
Cameron
Houston Post
Carl H. Seals
Eugala
Alabama
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Sears
T. B. Stidham
Jones Prairie
Cox
Mr. Cox
Clayton
Mrs Kemp of Waco to Observe 80th Birthday
Mrs. M. M. Kemp of Waco will observe her 80th birthday on February 6, with many friends in Cameron wishing her happiness. Reared in Cameron she lived there until a few years ago and now resides at 1614 West Ave. Waco. About a year ago she fell and broke her hip and has been bedbound but is now taking a few steps.
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M. M. Kemp
Waco
Cameron
Rockdale Visitor E L McGuyer Tours Cameron on Tuesday
E L McGuyer of Rockdale traveled to Cameron on business Tuesday, visiting local firms during the trip.
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E. L. McGuyer
Rockdale
Cameron
Aid on way to Singapore amid mounting Pacific crisis
General Archibald Wavell told British forces in Singapore that large reinforcements from Britain and the United States are on the way to defend against Japan. The report notes expected naval convoys and a potential showdown in the waters around the fortress as Japan expands its advance toward Java and Australia.
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Archibald CC. Wavell
United Nations
Far East
Singapore
Britain
United States
Japan
Wavell
Great Britain
Jutland
Little Brown
Pacific
Java
Civilian Registration Shortage Halts Milam County Efforts
Milam County reports heavy civilian registration but card shortages blocked about one third of eligible voters last Saturday. Emory B. Camp, Milam County Defense Council chair, says precincts turned away due to card limits. A new registration drive and more cards are planned within two to three days to cover all who wish to register. About 7 000 registered that day with roughly 20 000 still awaiting registration.
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Emory B. Camp
Milam County
Help Arrives for Beleagured Singapore Questioning Unknown Forces
An American correspondent in beleagured Singapore says help has arrived but cannot name the sender or count. Indications point to American forces in Singapore with reinforcement in the Far East and potential strong naval action as men and supplies move to the area.
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Singapore
Far East
Milam County Boy Scouts to Honor Members in District Court
Judge Graham Gillis announced a court of honor to be held in the District Court Room at 7 30 February 12. The event honors local Scouts as part of the Milam County Boy Scout Advancement Committee.
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Graham Gillis
Milam County
Boy Scout Advancement Committee
Pledges 10 Give City Growth and Expansion
Cameron selects business leader Leland Green for mayor in a Tuesday primary by 127 votes. He succeeds Charles C. Smith Jr. as write in Roy Baskin chosen city attorney. Green vows expansion through new industries, public works, and civic cooperation to keep Cameron aligned with modern city trends.
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Leland Green
Cameron
Chamber of Commerce
Chas. C. Smith
Green
Roy Baskin
Chas. C. Smith, Jr
Aldeman Ki. O. Schiller
Roy Griffith
W. H. Stafford
Dan Tyson
Oro
Mr. Green
Green & Boedeker
Milam County
America
British Win First Battle of Singapore
The British claim victory in the first phase of the Singapore battle as fortress guns silence Japanese forces. American fliers engage Japanese aircraft and bombers while patrol skirmishes continue in the Philippines amid scarce reliable updates.
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Singapore
PAC
Teven
Philippines
Hebner Hosts Ed Yang for Weekend Visit at A and M
Joe Hebner spent the weekend with his father and had Ed Yang as his guest. Yang is also a student at A and M, joining the visit reported in the page item.
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Joe Hebner
Ed Yang
Unclear Propaganda Line on National War Mobilization
The fragment argues that modern warfare requires full national commitment to war or defeat. It hints that this stance will aid in the long run, but lacks concrete actions, dates, or identifiable sources to establish broader context or outcomes.
New Mayor Leland Green Thanks Voters After Victory
Leland Green, the newly nominated mayor in Cameron, thanks supporters and pledges to serve all citizens. He emphasizes operation and unity with the City Council and notes he was ill but remains open to calls from opponents and supporters alike.
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Leland Green
Cameron
Mr. Green
Mayor Smith Begins New Paving Project in Cameron
Mayor Chas C Smith announced a new paving job on 23rd Street from the school east to the B F Bonds residence and aims to complete it within weeks. He notes other streets have been paved recently and vows to push the program before retiring in April.
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23Rd Street
B. F. Bonds
Chas. C. Smith
Smith
Cameron
America
Former Sailors to Meet in Camer February 12
Former U S Navy servicemen plan a gathering in Camer on February 12 announced by Grady Litte. Attendees include Grady Litte and others with ties to the navy World War I era. local residents Rogers Newton of A M and guests are noted.
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Camer
United States Navy
Grady Litte
Ty Co
St National Bank
Mt. Gurecky
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JO. Newton
J. O. Newton
That City
Australia
Wave
Manila Bay
Libya
Hitler
Baskin
Cameron Bar
W. C. Wallace
Leland Green, Sr
Rogers Newton
A& M
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