City Council Cancels Election On Street Paving Bonds
The Cameron City Council canceled Tuesday's February 13 election on a $100000 street paving bonds issue after finding legal technicalities. The paving and anti paving committees faced off with chairs S A Cottle and A N Green. City Attorney Paul Webb and local attorney Ike No attended as opinions differed on whether proper resolutions were required before issuing bonds. The motion to cancel, offered by Henry M Hefley and carried on O M Smith’s motion, adjourned the meeting.
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White
S. A. Cottle
J. W. Coleman
J. E. Mangum
Anti Paving
A. N. Green
Giles L. Arriett
Ike
Paul Webb
Kidd
Cameron
Webb
Henry M. Hefley
O. M. Smith
Americas Answer draws crowds in Cameron screenings
The American Legion presents Americas Answer at the New Herley Theater Cameron drawing hundreds per showing on Monday and Tuesday. The U S Marine Corps directed film portrays Doughboys in action with French British and Italian troops, highlighting artillery battles and the German fleet surrender. The Legion reports solid financial returns and high community enjoyment.
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America
American Legion
Cameron
New Herley Theater
United States Marine Corps
France
Legion
Miss Alice McGehee Leaves for Markets and Magnolia
Miss Alice McGehee departed Tuesday for several days in the eastern markets and will then proceed to Magnolia Arkansas where she holds a trimmer position with a millinery shop. Miss Irene Cheeves has returned to Southwestern after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs S W Cheeves.
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Alice McGehee
Magnolia
Ark
Irene Cheeves
Southwestern
Mrs. S. W. Cheeves
Civic League Eyes February Tree Planting at City Park
At a Friday meeting the Civic League declared February a tree planting month for the City Park. Citizens are urged to donate pecan or elm trees and join a plant-a-tree effort. a committee will choose sites and the City Council funds care.
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Civic League
the Civic League
Morrison
Arthur Baskin
Geo, Graves
Joe Sypert Case Set For Trial In February
State of Texas versus Joe Sypert charged with sale of intoxicating liquor is set for trial Monday in the district court. Sypert has twice stood trial in this court with juries unable to reach a verdict. He was arrested by city Marshal Vince Lucas and deputy George Richards. At examining trial Bob Elliott of Santa Fe testified and was bound over to district court. The exam was supervised by S. M. Burns Jr. then Cameron city attorney.
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State of Texas
Joe Sypert
Supert
Vince Lucas
George Richards
Bob Elliott
The
Santa Fe
Corporation Court
S. M. Burns, Jr
Cameron
Two Wolves Slain After Long Forest Chase Near Cameron
A pack of eleven hounds hunted and killed a large female wolf and later a male wolf in a dawn-to-dusk pursuit west of Cameron. Hunters led by Penn Wost tracked the beasts from midnight, with a fatal clash lasting hours. Pelts were damaged by dog fangs. local farmers report livestock losses as the timber wolf pack is thinning and nearing extinction in the area.
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Cameron
Penn Wost
Milam County
W. R. Newton
Methodist Brotherhood Promises Best Yet Meeting
Next Wednesday night February 21 marks the third meeting of the Methodist Men's Brotherhood. Organizer plans call the program the best yet, featuring A W Runyan of Conroe Texas as chief speaker and a Mexican Bull Fight story by J Pierce. Banquet at 7 15 with seating for 125.
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Methodist Men’s Brotherhood
A. W. Runyan
Conroe
Texas
Runyan
J. Pierce
McGehee Returns to Ginett as Arkmo Lumber Manager
Fred McGehee after a brief stay with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo McGehee has returned to Ginett Arkansas where he serves as manager of the Arkmo Lumber Company. Mrs A S Epperson spends the week in Houston as guest of her son Thadd Epperson.
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Fred McGehee
Mrs
Geo. McGehee
Ginnett, Ark
Arkmo Lumber Company
A. S. Epperson
Houston
Thadd Epperson
Baker anti parochial school bill defeated in Texas House
In Austin on February 13 the Baker proposed anti parochial school measure requiring public school curriculum in private and parochial schools was killed by striking the enacting clause 72 to 53. The debate over religion and education dominated the session as Governor Neff observed.
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Austin
Texas
Wilk
House
Neff
Citizens National Bank Named County Depositary
The Commissioners Court awarded county funds for the year to Citizens National Bank after bidding the highest rate on daily balances at 3.14 percent. Only three banks submitted bids. First National Bank was the previous depository in 1922. The article lists attendees of the Fourth District Group Texas Bankers meeting in Waco including Mr. and Mrs. Gee and several named bankers.
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Citizens National Bank
Commissioners Court
First National Bank
Texas Bankers
Waco
Prosperity Dollar and local circulation plan details
The article explains the Prosperity Dollar scheme with four attached bills from local banks and the Merchants Association. It notes only one bill was called for and the others await the first farmer who calls on March First Monday. It highlights local wealth circulation and the need to sign lists while identifying fake signatures.
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First National Bank of
Camere
First National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Cameron Herald
Parker Cleared of Murder Charge in Cameron Case
Tom Parker was found not guilty of murder in Cameron district court after a second trial. He had previously been sentenced to five years, overturned on appeal, and had recent federal pardon for a prior killing. Parker, a former Cameron marshal, is Milam County native with ties to the federal building area in Waco.
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Tom Parker
Cameron
Formr
Parker
Federal
Waco
Mr. Parker
Milam County
J.B. Hollaclaw
A. Renfro
WH. JoAiken
Wallace
HW. Paster
A. P. Robinson
Robert Hyde
S. RB. Baldridee
J. V. Miurak
J. Or. Kohot
Reever
Tom Floyd
J. My Mitcham
Chambers Wallace
Gillis
Epperson Heads Milam County Medical Association
Dr A S Epperson of Cameron was elected president of the Milam County Medical Association at its Rockdale meeting on February 13. Attendees included Drs Taylor Epperson Deagon Seacions Coulter Crump Wallis Barkley and others. Next meeting set for Cameron on April 10 with sessions in the afternoon and evening.
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A. S. Epperson
Cameron
Milam County Medical Association
Rockdale
Milam County Medical Society
N. D. Buie
Marlin
Texas
T. Crump
L. M. Smith
I. L. McGlasson
San Antonio
W. M. Longmire
Temple
R. KE
Bledsoe
Taylor
Epperson
John Deagon
Bishop Clinton 8. Quin to Lead Sunday Service
The Houston clergyman Bishop Clinton 8 Quin will conduct morning worship next Sunday at eleven o'clock at the Episcopal church. All residents are invited to attend the service.
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Clinton
Quin
Houston
Episcopal Church
Teacher Miss Jaanita Caldwell Resigns for Ardmore Visit
Miss Jaanita Caldwell resigns as a Rockdale School teacher to move to Ardmore Oklahoma to be with her father C. C. Caldwell who has been in failing health for several years and is now reported no better.
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Jaanita Caldwell
Rockdale
Ardmore, Okla
C. C. Caldwell
Minerva Oil Field Boosts Output Amid Price Increases
Minerva oil field seven miles from Cameron posts 500 barrels daily, yielding about 182 400 barrels yearly worth 165 000 dollars with 45 625 dollars to local landowners. A 20 cent crude rise by Ovens Refining Co elevates countywide prices to 2 00 dollars per barrel, sparking anticipated development and renewed field activity as higher grade oils grow scarce. The Neihous tract well by Coyle Concord Oil Co is noted as the best drilled recently.
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J. E. Sullivan
Minerva
Cameron
Lon Maark &T
Milant
Ovens Refining Co
Milano County
Coyle-Concord Oil Company
Neihous
Episcopal Bishop Will Speak Here
The Rt. Rev. Clinton Quin, co adjutor bishop of the Texas Diocese, will lead Sunday services at All Saints Episcopal Church at 11 a.m. Bishop Quin has preached at Grace Church Paducah Kentucky and Trinity Church Houston among other prominent pulpits and is active in the Rotary Club of Houston. The church invites friends to attend.
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Clinton
Quin
Texas
All Saints Episcopal Church
Grace Church
Paducah
Trinity Church
Houston
Flouston
Anniversary Meeting To Be Held By Knights of Pythias
Knights of Pythias Milam Lodge No.125 will hold a meeting Monday night to mark the anniversary of the order with a planned program and a surprise for attendees. A large membership representation is expected.
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Knights of Pythias of Milam Lodge No. 125
Order
Fred Henry
Record
Seal
Milano and Temple visitors span Cameron week
Mrs. C. M. Grabener and daughter Miss Fannie Bell of Milano visited relatives this week. Mrs. W. L. Luther of Temple was a Cameron visitor this week, staying with friends.
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C. M. Grabener
Fannie Bell
Milano
W. L. Luther of
Temple
Cameron
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