WPA Guide Project and Arctic Echoes Moral Reflections
The piece discusses the national WPA guide project and its cost of 2 689 000 dollars for about 2 700 000 words, noting writers will produce far more copy than the final volume. It argues local histories will be preserved locally, while emphasizing the value of intimate human-interest details beyond census data. It also contrasts modern miracles with enduring romance at Valentine's Day.
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WPA
Washington
Cameron Votes Bonds for Yee High School Facility
Cameron voters authorize 36000 in bonds for a new physical education and vocational building at Yee High School. Bonds sold by contract in advance. contractor ready to begin. Vote 275 For 152 Against. Superintendent Perrin says construction will start immediately with contractors and architects engaged.
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Cameron
Perrin
Kraft Co. Is Ready for New Cheese Plant Opening
After a chamber of commerce meeting Kraft-Phoenix officials announced the cheese plant nearing completion will open on March 1. B M Alexander will manage the plant and supervisor John C Baldwin said broad interest exists and success is likely. Alexander and Baldwin planned outreach in Robertson County to secure cooperation and milk outlet for the Cameron plant with routes to be announced. The plant capacity is 40 000 pounds of milk daily and can be enlarged on short notice.
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Chamber of Commerce
Kraft-Phoenix
B. M. Alexander
John C. Baldwin
Alexander
Robertson County
Cameron
Cheese Plant Head Secures Farmer Cooperation in Cameron
B M Alexander manager of the Kraft Phoenix Cheese plant in Cameron canvassed milk producers in Marak Yarrellton and Ad Hall. He thanked farmer leader Joe Slavik for cooperation and forecast strong milk supply from the territory west of Cameron. He expects plant opening on March 1 to exceed expectations with good prices.
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B. M. Alexander
Kraft-Phoenix Cheese Corporation
Cameron
Alexander
Colorado
Marak
Yarrellton
Ad Hall
Joe Slavik
Slavik
Kraft Plant In Cameron Set To Open March First
Butter fat prices at the Kraft Phoenix Cheese plant in Cameron will be top market when it opens on March 1. February milk market opened at 86 cents per pound. G F Kraft says better cows needed as a cow producing three gallons daily yields about 25 pounds of milk. If milk tests 5 percent butter fat, the cow would give one and a quarter pounds and fetch about 45% per day from that source. Peanut hay discussed as a prime feed. trench silos urged for small producers with 5 or 6 cows.
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Kraft- Phoenix
Cameron
G. F. Kraft
Mr. Kraft
Kraft Phoenix Cheese Plant Nears Opening in Cameron
The Cameron Kraft Phoenix Cheese plant, nearly completed, will open March 1. F Kraft, building engineer, welcomed a Herald visitor as the operation grows to 25 000–30 000 pounds of milk daily with room to expand. The 100 by 66 foot facility holds two 11 000 pound vats, whey storage, mixing and cooling rooms, and offers on‑time sale of 10‑gallon cans at 4.25 each to farmers who trade milk for cans. Farmers invited to open house.
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Cameron
Kraft-Phoenx Corporation
F. Kraft
Herald
Kraft- Phoenix Corporation
Mr. Kraft
Mississippi
Milk Whey Good Pig Feed Boosts Hog Health and Profit
G F Kraft reports whey from the Kraft Phoenix Cheese plant as top pig feed. A 25 pound pig fed whey and shorts reached 187 pounds in 86 days, with pigs thriving and healthier, claiming whey cuts disease and yields profit. Whey is about half the food value of skimmed milk.
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Kraft-Phoenix
G. F. Kraft
Giant Star Buys Stock Farm on Brazos River Near Gause
Joe Moore, renowned Giants outfielder and World Series hero, has purchased 400 acres of land near Nashville Milam County. He plans cattle ranching with registered Herefords and will soon join spring training in Florida with the New York Giants, after rising from the West Texas and Texas leagues to major league fame.
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Joe Moore
Bill Terry
Hall
Moore
Jeftield Ey
New York
Old Nashville
Milam County
Florida
New York Giants
Kraft-Phoenix Cheese invites farmers to Cameron plant
The Kraft-Phoenix Cheese Corporation invites farmers to tour the Cameron plant. Company representatives will guide the visit, discuss milk production, and provide all required information. Officials, stated by Mr. G. F. Kraft, will welcome visitors at any time.
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Kraft-Phoenix Cheese Corporation
Cameron
G. F. Kraft
Lumbermen Convene in Cameron Texas District 16
Texas Lumbermen from District 16 gather in Cameron for a March meeting led by R. P. Fisher of Jeter Lumber Company who attended the Austin convention this week. More details to come next week. Also in Milam County, Larry Fillers, Davycock, and Eugene Crawford were jailed on poultry theft charges after a sheriff’s arrest in LaGrange. Mrs Ike Moseley, 89, died in Cameron from injuries from a Sunday fall near Minerva. Jack Crain, former convict, was found sane and faces trial for assault with intent to kill and robbery. J L Slaughter suffered serious injuries when his truck, in gear, ran over him while he cranked it, leaving him at home with multiple injuries.
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Texas Lumbermen
Cameron
R. P. Fisher
The
Jeter Lumber Company
Austin
LaGrange
That County
Larry Fillers
David Ycock
Eugene Crawford
Kennedy
Ike Moseley
Minerva
Milam County
Jack Crain
Crain
Grady Stidham Seeks Re Election as County Commissioner
Grady Stidham of Cameron announces his candidacy for re election as County Commissioner from Precinct 2. He emphasizes experience and fair treatment for all, pledges to stay ready to fulfill duties, and thanks supporters.
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Grady Stidham
Cameron
Mi7
Poll Taxes Paid In County Reported By Tax Collector
Bill Alex Bonds, the county tax collector, reports the payment of 6244 poll taxes with about 257 exemptions. A detailed precinct list will be available for newspapers in a few days.
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Bill Alex Bonds
Mr. Bonds
Roy Law Seeks Milam County Judge Post
Roy Law former Milam County tax collector announces candidacy for County Judge. He plans a formal statement soon outlining goals for county government and property owners. Since retiring in January 1935 he has done tax work and farm ventures with broad support expected.
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Roy Law
Milam County
Law
Presbyterian Roll Call Sunday 16th
The Roll Call Service, an annual Presbyterian event, will be held Sunday morning February 16 at eleven o'clock. The Lord's Supper will be served. Despite illness, the church hopes for 90 percent attendance. Choir director Mrs. W. T. Hefley leads special music. the public is invited.
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W. T. Hefley
Duckworth resigns to join Dallas church as music leader
Ray N. Duckworth, longtime financial secretary at First Baptist Cameron, resigns to become head of music and educational work at Hill Crest Baptist Church in Dallas. He leaves March 9 as Cameron marks his outstanding service and Dallas church reports 1205 members and 1100 Sunday School enrollees. A loose fragment notes a lost item with reward.
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Ray N. Duckworth
First Baptist Church
Hill Crest
Dallas
Duckworth
Cameron
County Officials Turn Over Fees to Treasury This Week
Fees totaling 870.40 were paid to the County Treasurer by five offices. January fees from the Tax Collector were not yet available but will be reported. Payments: County Judge 24, County Clerk 724.05, District Clerk 54.85, Sheriff 61.80, District Attorney 10.20. Homer Nabours, the county clerk, contributed the major share.
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Homer Nabours
Baptist Laymen To Meet Here Feb 15
Baptist laymen from 22 Milam County churches will gather at 7 30 Saturday night February 15 at the Cameron Baptist Church to hear Dr A T Wilson of Temple and Jude R Stuart Barron of Bryan. Ray N Duckworth announces the meeting to sponsor a Milam County Baptist Association Layman's Club with Ray Burke presiding while the male quartet will sing. The speakers are well known laymen.
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Milam County
Baptist Church
Cameron
A. T. Wilson
Temple
Jude R. Stuart Barron
Bryan
Maysfield Farmers Hear Cattle Talk
Maysfield farmers hosted a Monday night meeting led by B D Parnell on cattle diseases. The gathering also covered the Kraft Phoenix Cheese plant opening in Cameron with B M Alexacdey named manager and Phillip Miller as field representative. A follow up meeting was planned as E Woodruff discussed rural electrification.
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Mayesfield
B. D. Parnell
Kraft-Phoenix
Cameron
Paden
Chamber of Commerce
Phillip Miller
E. . Woodruff
Texas Pows Or & Light Company
Niral Electrification
Plhink
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Jor Moore
SANE
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Mr. Slaughter
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