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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
1
The candidate outlines qualifications for Milam County Superintendent. He lists a BA degree in administration, work toward an MA, a state administrative certificate, and eighteen years of teaching experience. The statement emphasizes readiness to perform county superintendent duties.
Mrs. Roosevelt pleaded with young communists gathered in Washington under the National Youth Congress to refrain from kissing and booing while she criticized Red Russia. The First Lady echoed her husband’s earlier White House address on the movement, condemning Russia’s Finland invasion and the New Deal as un-American. In Berlin, Hitler called Mussolini to discuss the Presidents speech to the Washington youths.
A seven months old theft case was cleared when City Marshal Gene Smith arrested Anton Garcia, who had borrowed a shotgun from A. N. Green and did not return it. Garcia carried $20 when arrested and paid his fine. Arrest followed letters to family in Cameron.
The forecast calls for rain and warmer temperatures tonight and Friday. A Gulf storm was approaching but no damage is expected.
The French Chamber of Deputies met secretly while London radio reports urged open conflict with Soviet Russia. Britain prepares swift aid to Finland as Moscow claims 13 Finnish forts fallen. German air force renews attacks on British commerce with unknown ship losses.
W J Brown, 58, a longtime Rockdale resident active in sewing machine, piano and radio sales, died suddenly at his home Monday night at 8. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home with Rev P T Ramsey officiating and burial in Toof Cemetery. Born November 4 1882 in Pine Wink Arkansas he moved to Milam County and settled near Cavilla before moving to Rockdale in 1906. He married Cora Stewart in 1902, later Callie Henrietta Martin in 1909, producing seven children with six still living. Surviving are Barton Brown of Madisonville Lara Pate Eugene Louise LaViece and Bill Brown all of Rockdale Norman Brown of Austin and a number of siblings and an uncle. His wife died December 29 prior to his death.
Mary Ross, a 68 year old Cameron black woman, was fined $5 and costs by County Judge Jeff T. Kemp after deputies and a state liquor board agent found corn liquor in her home. Unable to pay, she was ordered to work.
Among those who visited in Cameron Thursday were John Marak of Marek Leo Harris of Rockdale W C Colvin of Rockdale Homer Haticks of Milano and W M Brooks of Milano.
The Cameron Herald notes current District Attorney Bill Morrison seeks reelection. It cites his record of fairness and impartiality, plus six Not Guilty verdicts out of eighty cases in his first full year, with additional cases in justice courts. Morrison is a Milam County native.
Twenty two members of the Cameron review of the Woman's Benefit Association met for a 1 PM luncheon at the Bigbee Home on Wednesday January 31. Mrs Sallie Botzler was named district field director and Mr Clarence Dickerson of Waco deputy. The group elected officers for 1940 including President Lottie S Bigbee and Vice President Lena Sharpe. The Gold and Silver contest to culminate in 1942 was discussed with Gold led by Bigbee and Silver by Sharpe. Mamie McDonald of Waco attended as an out of town guest.
Joe D. Bass District Deputy Grand Master announced the local lodge initiated three candidates. The Cameron lodge No 56 is one of the oldest in the United States as the organization grows with new members joining and others returning to the lodge.
At 8 p m Friday March 1 a banquet of ex students of Texas University Milam County will be held at Yee High Gymnasium. Dean V I Moore of Texas University will speak the evening with A C amp of Rockdale as toast master. Judge Ralston of Cameron will especially enjoy this gathering of former University students.
Savior College in Texas honors Dr. George W. Truett of Dallas on February 16 with about 150 Texans and out of state Baptist leaders, trustees and friends. A reception for Bell county guests will precede a dinner with speakers including Dr. Louis D. Newton, Dr. L. R. Scarborough, Dr. J Howard Williams, Dr. R. C C. Campbell, Mrs. B. A. Copass, Geo. B. Dealey, and Judge Frank Ryburn.
ER Fenton of Palestine, representative of the Veterans State Service Office at Austin, will be in Cameron Friday February 23 to assist war veterans and dependents with claims from war service. He will advise with or without file claims and focus on war widows after liberalized benefits. He will be at the Chamber of Commerce office all day.
Louis Faichtinger of Ad Mail offers a reward for a KJT Emblem lost Friday at a Pro duction Loan Association meeting. Finder should see Mr. Faichtinger or return the medal to the Cameron Herald office.
The Sona of the American Legion meeting scheduled for February 9 was postponed to tonight February 17. Captain Milton Boone urges all members to attend as the election of officers will be the main event.
Mr and Mrs Jim Watson of Cameron are visiting in Dallas this week for a brief stay and local engagements.
District Supervisor Carlton Smith reports the Census of Business and Manufactures about 90 percent complete in District 11. Enumerator H B McClellen has finished Milam County towns and expects to file final materials by month’s end. Planning for the Population and Agriculture Census is underway with recruits to be chosen after a Dallas training in March.
News reports say Finland has been defeated by Red Russia after the Mannerheim line was breached. The German broadcast claimed victory and warned neutrals as the Baltic states lose independence and the war widens.
Mrs. KB F. Dragoo, 50, died Saturday at 8 a.m. at her home in Val Verde after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Val Verde Church, with Coleman Funeral Home directing. She is survived by her husband BF F. Dragoo, four daughters including Vera and Fannie Mae Dragoo, and three sons Jasper, Aubrey, and Barney Dragoo.
H H Stedman of Hefley Stetman Motor Co will attend the State Wide Dealers meeting in Dallas February 20 at the Hotel Adolphus. He will receive a carload of 1940 Ford Tractors for Cameron Agency and Ford official Charles Sorensen will be in attendance. The Ford Ferguson Tractor and Tools mark Ford’s return to farming equipment.
Despite bad weather the Bryan Production Credit Association held its annual meeting at the Cameron courthouse on February 9 1940. There were 86 members present and 127 attendees including visitors. Directors W M Forrest and Ralph W Berry were reelected for three years and new nominating committee members were chosen. A Hereford call was awarded by Frank W Worley with Rudolph Kamenicky winning. Reports by Ralph W Berry and secretary treasurer McNeill Drumwright highlighted 1989 progress, followed by talks from L Roy Prescott T P Priddie and S H Burchard. A barbecue lunch was served after.
Colder weather is forecast for tonight and Saturday. Storm warnings were hoisted on the Texas coast.
Mrs John Noff a Cameron beauty operator has been ill for a number of days and unable to work.
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