Two New Aldermen Nominated Tuesday in City Race
Democrats nominated two new members for the board of aldermen, B. Slocomb former City Marshal and Fred Jackson ice and cold storage operator. Sam McDermott was the sole incumbent re nominated leading the ticket with 211 votes as 244 votes were cast and Roy Baskin was elected Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Slocomb
Fred Jackson
Sam McDermott
Roy Baskin
Logan Green
Sam McDermott Besese
Ernest Brod
Milam County OKs Seventh Grade Uniform Exams
Milam County School Board approves uniform examinations for seventh graders in rural districts and directs the county superintendent to withhold final voucher approval until reports are filed. The February 6 meeting, chaired by Thomas A. Fisher, endorsed the plan, with exams sent to teachers this week and continuing through Friday. The board also reinsured school bond funds and appointed several trustees across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Thomas A. Fisher
W. A. Morrison
Paul Fuchs
Buckholts
E. B. Phillips
Rockdale
Homer Peel Signs Up Contract With Giants
New York Giants today signed rookie outfielder Homer Peel from Cameron Texas. Peel was drafted from Houston of the Texas league last fall and batted .837 last season. The team still needs signatures from four players none of them regulars Len Koenecke Sam Leslie Fritz Lieber and Hal Schumacher.
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New York
New York Giants
Homer Peel
Houston
Peel
Cameron
Texas
Giants
Len Koenecke
Sam Leslie
Fritz Lieber
Hal Schumacher
Cameron and Yarrellton split county class titles
In a Saturday night game Yarrellton led Cameron 20 to 11. The prior Thursday Cameron defeated Yarrellton 30 to 14. Cameron wins Class A division county title, Yarrellton wins rural division, Buckholts takes Class B title.
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Cameron
Yarrellton
Buckholts
Jury Commission Sworn For Duty
District Judge Graham Gillis swears in jury commissioners to select grand and petit juries for the March term. Commissioners named include Bslocomb Cameron Will Seelke Rockdale Jones Clement Thorndale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Gillis
Bslocomb
Cameron
Will Seelke
Rockdale
Jones Clement
Thorndale
Fort Donelson Surrender Marks 1862 Civil War Turning Point
On February 16 1862 Fort Donelson capitulated to Union forces led by General Ulysses S Grant ending a key Confederate stronghold in Tennessee. The surrender opened the river and opened a path for Union advances into the South.
Edwin Hardy Post No 9 Wins Army Division in Legion Drive
The Edwin Hardy Post No 9 American Legion wrapped up its membership drive with an oyster feed on Friday night February 10. The Army team won the drive for the first time, bringing total Post membership to 200. Carl Nesbitt outlined the legislative program while visiting Legionnaires spoke on membership. The Post now ranks fifth in Texas among more than four hundred posts.
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Edwin Hardy
American Legion
Army
Navy
Carl Nesbitt
The
Legion
George Rule
Mineola Post
George Wentzell
11Th District
Department of Texas
S. E. Pilgrim
Temple Post
Scottie Crowder
Bill Faulkner
Rosebud
Emil Schroeder
Sharp
Texas
Upward Trend Seen By Local Merchant
Cameron based Green Brothers reports continued monthly sales gains in 1933 over the same period in 1932. C. N. Green notes 34 years of Cameron retail experience, claims prices at his store are the lowest in that span, and forecasts better times ahead driven by low prices and strong newspaper advertising.
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C. N. Green
Green Brothers Ooo
Cameron
Green
Green Bros
Will of Mrs Annie Coffield Probate Appointments
Probate court admits the will of Mrs Annie A Coffield, deceased, with J F Coffield Jn and P H Perry named as independent executors without bond. Appraisers named B G Simms Will Vogel and W C Marrs. Application to probate the will of J Davis with Ross Davis as executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie A. Coffield
J. F. Coffield
P. H. Perry
B. G. Simms
Will Vogel
W. C Marrs
J. Davis
Ross Davis
Episcopal Church Morning Prayer and Sunday School Schedule
Dr. John Denson and daughter Mrs. Eber Flinn spent Monday in Temple. Episcopal Church announces Sunday morning service at 9 50 followed by Sunday School at 10 with morning prayers and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Denson
Eber Flinn
Temple
Milam Falls in New 20th Judicial District
Milam and Falls counties are set to form the new 20th judicial district. A Milam County Bar Committee told the legislative redistricting committee in Austin that four districts would be created from Falls and Milam to constitute the 20th. The Milam County judgeship will remain for the present term.
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Milam and Falls IN
New 20Th Judicial District
Milam County
W. G. Gillis
BE. A. Camp
E. A. Wallace
W. A. Morrison
Austin
Cameron
Falls
1932 Car Crash Here Brings Suit in Court
Suit filed by J. C. Freeman of Mays Field against G. A. Rankin of Cameron traveling salesman seeks $600 damages from an automobile crash in Cameron in March 1982. Tyson Freeman, son of J. C. Freeman, drove the Freeman car with two young women injured. the accident happened near the Baptist church intersection. Jury waived by both sides. trial before Judge Graham Gillis in District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Freeman
Maysfield
G. A. Rankin
Cameron
Graham Gillis
Tyson Freeman
Baptist Church
Large Milam land owners receive $63,500 in regional loans
Loans totaling $63,500 to ten large Milam County land owners and stockmen were approved by John B. Henderson of Milam County Abstract Company. The Regional Agricultural Corporation, separate from small-farmer crop loans, will fund these loans with Raymond Beard as regional loan appraiser. Eligible owners may borrow $1000 or more secured by twice the loan amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regional Agricultural Corporation
John B. Henderson
Milam
Depository Selected for County Funds
The Commissioners Court chose Citizens National Bank as county depository for two thirds of funds and First National Bank for one third for the coming year.
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Commissioners’ Court
Citizens National Bank
First National Bank
New Ford V-8 Shown Here
The Ford V-8 dominates showroom display with an all aluminum 90 degree V-8 engine delivering high compression, rapid heat dissipation, and smooth operation. The Cameron Ford dealers show a 112 inch wheelbase model with new bodies and luxurious interior, claiming top speeds near 80 mph and improved fuel economy.
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Henry Ford
Ford
Boy Scout Troop 52 Holds Friday Meeting
Troop 52 met with twenty scouts, Scoutmaster Limble and assistants, plus seven visitors. Plans included a Thursday February 16 hike and a Sugar Loaf Mountain hike. Contests include debate, declamation, essay writing, and handicraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop No. 52
Limble
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Mr. Lindle
Knights of Columbus
Augie
Jimmie
Wilbert
Wedding Celebration Ends in Fatal Shooting
Hisidor Martinez is jailed for the fatal shooting of Marsilino Saceada during a Sunday morning celebration near Maysfield on the Ya ger farm. The home party turned violent as several Mexican guests, allegedly intoxicated, fought. Blas Equivel remains in serious condition and Sam Hernandez was injured. Martinez faces murder charges with a $5,000 bond set after an examining trial.
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Hisidor Martinez
Marsilino Saceada
Maysfield
Yager
Saceada
Blas Equivel
Sam Hernandez
Martinez
Mrs Lucy Manning Buried at Meridian
Mrs Lucy Manning born September 1843 near London in England died after long illness. She lived in San Antonio and Dallas before moving to Meridian with her husband Mr Manning. Survived by son M G Manning of Cameron and daughter Mrs Butler of Dallas. funeral at Meridian at three oclock.
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M. G. Manning
Meridian
Lucy Manning
England
London
America
Vancouver Island
States
San Francisco
San Antonio
Stone
Manning
W. H. Butler
Dallas
Mary Elles Manning
Cameron
Caméron
Butler
Cough Causes and Bronchitis Notes from Health Column
The column explains that many coughs arise from bronchitis or irritation and cautions against assuming tuberculosis. It describes dry and productive cough stages, mentions heart disease as a cause, and notes that repeated colds or exposure to irritants can trigger chronic coughing.
Committee Formed to Administer Milam Crop Loans
A Milam County committee is organized to approve 1933 Crop Production Loans. Chairman J C Freeman of Maysfield leads with J C Mayfield of Cameron, T B Ryan of Rockdale, and W M Cobb as secretary. Office access at Cameron State Bank building. blanks to arrive in 8 to 10 days. Ryan of Rockdale also to supply blanks. Ge o Banzhaf, County Agent, Milam County.
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Milam County
J. C. Freeman
Maysfield
J. C. Mayfield
Cameron
T. B. Ryan
Rockdale
W. M. Cobb
Cameron Commercial Club
Cameron State Bank
Cobb
Ryan
First National Bank
A Davis Dies At Olney Home
J C Davis died at his son Ray E Dav is near Magargel Texas after a three week illness from flu complications. He was born June 17 1865 near Tracy and was a longtime Methodist. Surviving children include M M Campbell Dallas G S Kolius San Antonio Ray E Davis Megargel and Ross Davis Archer City. He was married twice first to Amnie Sheeckles in 1884 and then to Misa Cloma Daniels about three years ago. Active pallbearers were Jeff Kemp P S Graves W G Pills L G Roberts Roy Law and B L Bailey.
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Tracy
Texas
Davis
Tennessee
J. C. Davis
Methodist Church
Amnie M. Sheeckles
M. Campbell
Dallas
G. S. Kolius
San Antonio
Ray EF. Davis
Megargel
Ross Davis
Archer City
Misa Cloma Daniels
Jeff Kemp
Graves
W. G. Gillis
L. G. Roberts
Roy Law
B. L. Bailey
B and P W Club to Meet for Washington Birthday Social
The Business and Professional Women's club will host a social on Tuesday evening February 21 at 7 30 in the Texas Louisiana Water Company office. Mrs Floretta Hicklin of Weatherford visits her daughter Mrs R P Brown and is a former Cameron resident welcomed on her return.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
Texas-Louisiana Water Company
Floretta Hicklin
Weatherford
R. PD. Brown
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Fort Donelson
Hollywood
Murray W. Garsson
Department of Labor
Probate Court
Episcopal Church
Hefley-Stedman Motor Company
Ford Dealers
Boy Scout News
Johnny
Fox Patrol
X Patrol
Foxes
Schilter
Emery B. Camp
Camp
Mrs
William J. Scholes
Geo. Banzhaf
A. Davis
Olney
J.C. Davis
Ray E. Davis
Magargel
Cameron Overland
Lunn Funeral Home Ambulance
J. EB. Buttrill
Oak Hill Cemetery
B & PW
Smilin Charlie
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