W. W. Chambers Named Democratic Nominee for Mayor
W. W. Chambers has been nominated by the Democrats for Mayor and will take office in April. The primary produced 1166 votes, with B. Slocomb short of a majority for City Marshal by 68 votes. Geo. Richards may oppose him in a runoff. The article notes a colorful city political display and lists votes for several offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Chambers
Marshal B. Slocomb
Geo. Richards
Mr. Slocomb
Hubert Hefley
Dan Tyson
Chambers
Cameron
R. Rogers
J.C. Martin
M. Ralston
Joseph
Eber Flinn
Paul Webb
P. Matocha
B. Slocomb
E. Holtzclaw
Inx Collins
M. Burns
H. Slaughter
F. Brown
O. Triggs
Ketonen to Meet Vic Miller Next Tuesday Night
Ketonen accepted a challenge by Vic Miller and will wrestle in Oklahoma here on Tuesday night February 14. Joe Kopecky delays his date here as the Legion committee stages a Miller Ketonen match. A second bout features Gus Kallio of Jackson Mississippi against Ketonen as the junior world champion competes in Texas.
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Ketonen
Vic Miller
Oklahoma
Joe Kopecky
Borger
Legion Committee
Miller
Cameron
Temple
Wichita Falls
Gus Kallio
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Texas
Missouri Pacific Plans Excursion to Rio Grande Valley
B T Harris, local Missouri Pacific agent, presents a goodwill train plan to the commercial and Lions clubs for a February 21 trip to the lower Rio Grande Valley. The schedule includes departures from Waco at 5 p m and Edenburg arrival next morning, with stops at Cameron Harlingen and Browns ville, returning February 23. Round trip costs about 75 percent of the one way fare, contingent on line enthusiasm.
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B. T. Harris
Missouri Pacific
Commercial Club
Lions Club
Rio Grande Valley
Waco
Cameron
Edenburg
Harlingen
Brownsville
J. D. Lewis to Play at Wayside Inn Saturday Night
J. D. Lewis will perform at Wayside Inn on Saturday night February 11. He leads a top Texas orchestra and promises quality dance music for those seeking a real musical treat.
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J. D. Lewis
Wayside Inn
J. D
Texas
Homer Nabours Runs for Milam County Clerk
Homer Nabours announces candidacy for Milam County Clerk in the Democratic primary on July 28 1928. A Gause native with clerical experience at Deming Investment Company he vows active campaigning and promises dedicated service if elected.
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Homer Nabours
Nabour
The
Herald
Gause
Milam County
Bob Nabours
Deming Investment Company
Cameron
Nabours
Mass Meeting for Gas February 14
IH H Walker of the Community Gas Company will attend a Cameron mass meeting to finalize the gas proposition. Citizens interested in this modern convenience are urged to attend Tuesday evening in the District Court room at 7 30 p m. February 11.
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IH. H. Walker
Community Gas Company
Cameron
District Court Room
Yoe High to Stage Fourth Annual Stunt Night
Yoe High School will present its fourth annual stunt night on Friday February 10 at eight o clock in the school auditorium. Four classes perform stunts for two prizes pictures of Cameron area on display in the Palace of Sweets window with proceeds to the library fund.
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Yoe High School
Cameron
J. C. Martin
Palace of Sweets
Yee High School
Texas
New Hotel for City of Cameron Proposal
Cameron business leaders prepare for Monday night meeting with H C Nelson Churchill Humphrey Construction and Finance Co. and Mr Dockery Raleigh Hotel to discuss a proposed new hotel for Cameron. Mass meeting planned to support a natural gas campaign alongside other matters.
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C. W. Lawrence
H. C. Nelson
Nelson Manufacturing Company
Waco
Cameron
Churchill
Churchill-Humphrey Construction and Finance Co
Mr. Dockery
Raleigh Hotel
Commercial Club
Mrs Green and Pauline Visit Corsicana With Pierces
Mrs A N Green and her daughter Miss Pauline spent the weekend in Corsicana visiting Mr and Mrs John Pierce.
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A. N. Green
Pauline
Corsicana
John Pierce
Rediscovering the Religion of Jesus and Church Authority
The author argues that true Christianity lies in Jesus religion of brotherhood not dogma and authority. He cites St Matthew and the move toward a rediscovery of Jesus rather than church hierarchy, recalling personal seminary reflections on papal power and final authority.
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Jesus
Gautama
Trey
Eloise Rogers to Sing on WFAA Radio Program
Eloise Rogers a Baylor University soprano will perform as vocal soloist on a WFAA program hosted by the Mickwitz club. Baylor musician Robert Markum will be piano soloist, with Mrs. T. H. Morrow guiding the Thursday night broadcast at 9 15.
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Cameron
Eloise Rogers
Dallas News
WFAA
Mickwitzttttz
Mickwitz Club
Baylor University
Waco
T. H
J M Ralston seeks Justice of Peace in Precinct 1
J M Ralston announces his candidacy for Justice of Peace Precinct No 1 in the Democratic Primary on July 28 1928 He has served as Justice of Peace for multiple terms and as Cameron mayor and Milam county prosecuting attorney He aims to meet voters to discuss plans and promises to deliver faithful service if elected
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J. M. Ralston
Justice of Peace
Ralston
Ile
Cameron
Ayer
Magic Charm shines at Yoe High School auditorium play
Ada Henderson school pupils staged Magic Charm at Yoe High School auditorium Tuesday night February 7. Miss Cornelia Gunn was pianist. Praises pour for Misses Jenkins and Peterson and for the many local participants listed on the programs.
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Yoe High School
Ethel Jenkins
Lucille Peterson
Ada Henderson
Cornelia Gunn
Auto license plates rise 634 in Roy Law report
Roy Law tax collector records show a total of 1528 auto license plates for 1928, up from 4518 in 1927. Law estimates that tax payments are in proportion to figures in this report.
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Roy Law
Thanking Cameron supporters after primary for city marshal
A candidate thanks friends across the city for backing them in the primary and the vote they received at the polls. Though not advancing to the runoff, they express gratitude to those who endorsed them for city marshal of Cameron.
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Cameron
Judge Ed F English declines re election as Justice of Peace
Judge Ed F. English announced Tuesday that he will not seek another term as Justice of Peace. The notice says space limits prevent further detail and more will be reported in the next issue.
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Ed F. English
Office of Justice of Peace
Ketonen Retains Title By Defeating Karhunsaari In Cameron
Ketonen regains his championship by winning a three fall match here Tuesday night over Karhunsaari. Karhunsaari took the first fall in ten minutes, but Ketonen captured the next two falls. Referee McElwrath ruled Ketonen the winner after Karhunsaari claimed a kick in the last fall, and Ketonen was awarded the decision amid the Finn’s exit from the ring.
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Ketonen
Karhunsaari
Cameron
The
Legion
Karhansaari
Finn
Karbinsaari
McEl Wrath
Vic Miller
Marlin
Joe Kopecky
Borger
Keton
Wichita Falls
Amarillo
Local Talent Stars in Old Fashioned Mother
The Knights of Columbus Hall in Cameron hosted a three act drama titled Old Fashioned Mother drawing the largest home talent crowd yet. Mrs J A Lindle played the devoted mother and director J A Lindle promised another show in about six weeks with a free post show dance for guests.
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Knights of Columbus Hall
Cameron
J. A. Lindle
Lindle
Fine Art Prints on Display February 16 Exhibit
Reading passage urges supporting education through art as schools plan a display of fine art prints in Mr. Joseph's office from February 16 to 18. Tickets encouraged to aid city schools and promote art knowledge as part of modern education.
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WW. Chambers
Knights Pythias Aim
Cameron Lodge
Knights of Pythias
J. B. White
C. D. McGehee
Jake Posey
W. L. Wilson
Commander White
Pythian
Rece
Harry Wade
Insurance Department
Insurance Department News
Insuranc Department
White
Clerk Milam County
YOR
City OF Cameron
Raleigh
Vistp Club
Rev
H. G. Kenney
First Presbyterian Church
J M Ralston
J. Be, Holtzclaw
Hall
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