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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1940

Page

4

Candidacy Statement for Milam County Superintendent

The speaker outlines a career in rural and consolidated schools, emphasizing ten years as San Gabriel Consolidated Rural High School superintendent and prior roles as principal and mathematics teacher. He pledges to support qualified teachers, advocate for tenure, and seek maximum state aid, bus and vocational programs, while avoiding political influence. He invites personal meetings and seeks Milam County voters’ support.

Consolidated Rural High Merced High School San Gabriel Hool Affai State Department of Education Austin Milam County

Beaux Cameron Visitor Trent Newton From Beaumont

Trent Newton of Beaumont formerly of Cameron was a visitor in Cameron on Saturday.

Trent Newton of Beaumont Cameron

Joe McLean’s Pleasure Trip To Taylor Wednesday Night

Joe McLean took a pleasure trip to Taylor on Wednesday night. The brief note records the outing as a casual social excursion without incidental details.

Joe McLean Taylor

Morrison seeks re election as Milam County District Attorney

Morrison recounts long service as Chairman of the County Board of School Trustees and legal career in Cameron. He notes law school success at the University of Texas, five years as City Attorney, and eventual election as District Attorney in 1938. He cites Rural support and asks for votes for a second term.

A. Morrison Milam County Law School University of Texas Board of Legal Examiners Cameron Bill District & County Attorneys of Texas State Bar Association Bill Morrison

Census farm questions reveal land crops and income scope

Census asks farm households about land cultivated crops raised livestock kept and farm income. The objective is a complete inventory of the United States and its people based on data compiled by the Bureau of the Census.

United States Bureau of the Census

Auxiliary Circle No 6 Presbyterian Cameron Holds Meeting

The Auxiliary Circle No. 6 of the Presbyterian Church in Cameron met Thursday at 7 30 with Mrs J E Johnson presiding. Mrs Katherine Robbins spoke briefly on Foreign Missions while members enjoyed sandwiches and hot tea after the program.

Presbyterian Church In Cameron J. E. Johnson Katherine Robbins

Baby Boy Ray Lyman Green Born in Cameron Hospital

Mr and Mrs Leland Green Jr welcomed a son on Friday morning February 9 at Cameron hospital. The baby named Ray Lyman Green is in good health and the family thanks friends across the city and county for their congratulations.

Leland Green, Jr Cameron Hospital Ray Lyman Green Mary Young Baby Leland Green Don Slocomb, Jr Houston Cynthia Mr. Slocomb Don Slocomb Cameron

A Gentle Laxative For Children Promotes Syrup of Black-Draught

A vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Black-Draught as a gentle kid friendly laxative. It claims most children will welcome it after use and notes the product shares the principal ingredient with BLACK-DRAUGHT. Two sizes priced 50¢ and 25c.

Auction-Ad to Buy 1530 Acre Farm Near Davilla

Want ads locate a 1530 acre farm near Davilla on a gravel road one mile southeast. Good black land with most in cultivation, rest pasture. Includes a new four room house and out buildings in fair condition. Price 5200 cash and 290 annually for principal and interest.

S. E Davilla S. W Rockdale Lewis

Elders Ordained at Cameron Presbyterian Service

Cameron Presbyterians held an ordination for new elders Drayton McLane Alvin Dusek Dan Tyson and F E Woodruff with Rev O C Acrey assisting Dr George Summey of Austin attended. The notice also lists local social events and visits in Cameron during the period.

Presbyterian Church Cameron Drayton McLane Alvin Dusek Dan Tyson F. E. Woodruff O. C. Acrey George Summey Austin

For Sale and Wanted Advertisements in Maysfield Buckholts Texas

FOR SALE A few choice Jersey cows with young calves See H Lb Yeager Maysfield Texas 2te WANTED Nice young filly with Saddle gait for sound mare in good flesh that will go in harness or under saddle Will give boot Also for sale quality young saddle stallion See me at Friendship school or write Curtis Rhodes Rt 1 Buckholts

Yeager Maysfield Texas Friendship School Curtis Rhodes Rt. 1

Help Wanted Female Seeks Local Worker Near Cameron

Classified notice seeks a refined Protestant woman for local work. Earn up to $150 in 60 days. Provide address and phone for response via Cameron Herald.

Cameron Herald

Ideal Hatchery and Poultry Farm ad in Cameron Texas

Texas U S approved baby chicks offered with 95 percent accuracy for sexed pullets or cockerels. White Leghorn and R O P sired chicks available from breeding stock. Discount on 380 day advance orders. Custom hatching and disease advice. Located next to Safeway Store. Fuchs Brothers Purina dealer.

Texas Safeway Ideal Hatchery & Poultry Farm Fuchs Brothers Cameron

Stop That Itching Black Hawk Ointment Ad

The ad offers Black Hawk Ointment for Athletes Foot Eczema and Itch at 50 cents or one dollar from Dusek Pharmacy. The 42 Club met at Mrs Mary McLane Law rence’s home at 3 pm Thursday with members and guests. A George Washington motif framed decorations and plate favors.

Dusek Pharmacy Mary McLane Lawrence George Washington

Elaine Young Hosts Dance After Free Program at Yee High

Bad weather last Friday forced cancellation of Elaine Youngs party. She now plans a dance Friday night February 16 at Yee High School Gymnasium inviting friends to attend and celebrate.

Elaine Young Yee High School Elaine

Rockdale Business Visitor Spotted in Cameron

E. A. Camp of Rockdale was observed as a business visitor in Cameron on Thursday.

E. A. Camp of Rockdale Cameron

Illness Strikes Nancy Newton and Elizabeth Fanning

Miss Nancy Jane Newton and Miss Elizabeth Fanning are reported ill with the flu. Newton has experienced a relapse as part of the illness.

Nancy Jane Newton Elizabeth Fanning Nancy Jane

Fort Worth Optometry Congress Speakers Highlight Reading Disabilities

Dr. Gus Evans Sr attended the Southwestern Congress of Optometrists in Fort Worth where leaders like Dr. Skeffington, Dr. Renshaw, and Dr. Butts discussed reading disabilities in schools. Evans also sat for the State Board Examination in Optometry February 9 to 11 and has passed.

Gus Evans Southwestern Congress of Optometrist Fort Worth A. M. Skeffington Graduate Clinic Foundation of Research Optometry Samuel Renshaw Ohio State University Emmett Butts Reading Clinic Pennsylvania State College Evans

W N Davis Visits Friends in Austin This Weekend

W N Davis traveled to Austin this weekend to visit friends. The trip focused on social gatherings and local hospitality.

W.N. Davis Austin

Cameron man travels to San Antonio on business

Bill Pugh of Cameron traveled to San Antonio on business on Wednesday afternoon in a brief local news note.

Bill Pugh Cameron San Antonio

Miller Heads to Cameron on Liquor Board Business

Meade Miller of the Liquor Control Board of Austin visited Cameron on Wednesday to conduct official business.

Meade Miller The Liquor Control Board of Austin Cameron

County official in Cameron on business

E. L. Maguire, County Commissioner of Rockdale, was in Cameron on business Thursday. August Mikulec has returned from Corpus Christi to the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mikulec.

E. L. Maguier Rockdale Cameron August Mikulec Corpus Christi Mrs Frank Mikulec

Notable locals travel for business in Cameron region

Ray Wiese of Bryan, Carol Gibbs of Yarrellton, and Emory Gunn of Rockdale were seen in Cameron on business. The trio arrived separately to conduct meetings and oversee arrangements related to local commerce.

Carol Gibbs Yarrellton Emory Gunn Rockdale Cameron

Local News and Club Notes from Cameron and Yee High

John Young of Cameron, Southwestern Drug Company representative, promoted to West Texas District. He lives with his mother Mrs Callie Young. The Curtain Club met at Yee High School and elected Myrtle Stidham Iva Earl Heath Mary ONeill and Mary Ann Green as new members. The club aims to produce engaging plays.

John Young Cameron The Southwestern Drug Company West Texas Callie Young Yee High School Myrtle Stidham Iva Earl Heath Mary O'Neill Mary Ann Green

Vernon Collins Visits Cameron for Honest Radio Repair

Vernon Collins of San Antonio was a Cameron visitor on Wednesday seeking honest, competent radio repair service.

Vernon Collins San Antonio Cameron Parma Radio Service

Japan warns US of retaliation over China aid

A Japanese Diet member warned the United States that aid to China will not be tolerated and Tokyo is prepared to retaliate against American interests. The move coincides with a US loan to China via the Export-Import Bank, provoking Japanese displeasure and potential action.

Japan United States China Congress Export Import Bank Finland Russia Germany U. S

Roosevelt Addresses Americ an Youth Movement at White House

President Roosevelt told thousands of youth members at the White House they are welcome if they honor the Constitution and American life. He urged caution about new ideas, warned against un American influence, and said the group should conform to constitutional principles. He noted 98 percent of Americans favor Finland and oppose Russia and dismissed fears of war over aiding Finland.

Roosevelt White House American Youth Movement United States Dies Finland Russia

Local YWA Meeting At Miss Thornton Home

The YWA met Thursday night at Miss Mildred Thornton's home with Florine Hobson leading the program. Misses Rogers and Irene Roushe of Cameron attended as guests. After a brief business session and program, cherry pie tea and mints were served in a George Washington motif.

Jeff Rogers United Daughters of the Confederacy Bertha Brewer Tennessee Jeff Kemp Grady Stidham Nashville Walter Sharpe Chatanooga Catherine Flynn YWA Mildred Thornton Florine Hobson Misses Rogers Irene Roushe Cameron

McCowns of Cameron Visit Tahoka on Business

Mr and Mrs Bob McCown of Cameron traveled to Tahoka for a business trip visiting local merchants and confirming meet arrangements.

Bob McCown Cameron Tahoka

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Jefferson Wood Morrison Cameron, Texas Care Right Hotel J. F. Brown Baptist Church M. J. Falkner Henry Horelica Salem Road Riverside Farm R. L. Batte Farm Credit Association Hubert Pastor Milano R. P. Lehman Buckholts Carol Thomas Bryan John Wagner Frank Worley Harry Clark Wright Allison Claude Allison Milton Askew Baileyville Dick Young Jones Prairie John Svetlik Buckhous Jimmie Coleman J. L. Coleman Marty Moore Coleman Funeral Home Svetlik John Frank Steve Anton Svetlik Joe Jroskiz Will Noruislik Ernest Fuchs Will Folzine Carol Yokum Mrs. Drumright of Sam McDermott, Jr Waco Bennie Browder Weatherford Buster May Wall Carol Eby Jerry Galveston Lydia Wilson McAll Charlie Worcester Carolyn Cheeves Ruth King Sandon W. O. Newton Dallas J. B. Parnell Elmer Floyd Mrs. Parnell G. C. Brindley Eber Flynn Oxsheer Smith Aetna Smith S. A. Cottle A. J. Triges Jim Watson Brindley Herald Office Hornung Bros. Hatchery Beckerman’s Saddlery Rhode Island Barred Rocks R. O. P Cameron Herarld Ray Wiese Greer Green
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