Cameron’s Growth and Public Works in Early 1920s
An account outlines Cameron’s fire insurance savings and credit prospects, noting premiums of 162 341.05 and losses of 25 418.80 over 1921–23. It highlights population growth, voter calls for capable governance, and a 1923 bond program including 150 000 school bonds 100 000 road bonds 25 000 disposal plant 14 000 sewer extension and higher road tax to fund education transportation and sanitation improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Organization Formed For Near East Relief
O. L. Kidd named chairman and Roy Baskin treasurer of Milam County Near East Relief group. They have enlisted prominent local supporters for a full community canvass planned for Sunday March 2 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Kidd
Roy Baskin
Milam County
Near East Relief
Doctor Mowdy Heads to Tennessee on Annual Property Visit
Dr. W. T. Mowdy departed Sunday for Tennessee to inspect and manage his property interests there during the yearly trip.
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W. T. Mowdy
Tennessee
Miss Leila Woolley seeks re election as Milam Tax Assessor
Milam county voters are urged to re elect Miss Leila Woolley to continue as Tax Assessor with a record of economy efficiency and accurate tax rolls. Since serving as a deputy she has reduced deputy payrolls and turned funds back to the county treasury. The issue will be decided in the Democratic Primary in July 1924. Also notes Knights of Columbus initiation in Cameron with Edward C. McDermott of Dallas presenting the degrees and a post ceremony banquet and mass services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leila Woolley
Milam County
Miss Woolley
Order of the Knights of Columbus
Cameron
Edward C. McDermott
Dallas
Bryan, Lott, Bryan
Miss Mary Cansler Spends Weekend at Salem School Home
Miss Mary Cansler of the Salem school spent the weekend at her home in Travis, reflecting a brief personal visit away from campus duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cansler
Salem School
Travis
Mrs Sanders Visiting Lairds and Cameron Relatives
Mrs. W. O. Sanders Jr of Tonka wa Oklahoma visits her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Laird at Tracy and other relatives in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. O. Sanders, Jr
Tonkawa, Oklahoma
Jim Laird
Tracy
Cameron
May Regain Public Health Nurse for Milam County
Efforts by the Milam County Parent-Teachers Association to restore a public health nurse gain momentum. Rev. H R McFadyen leads a committee urging the Commissioners Court to cooperate, aiming to match 1500 from the federal Sheppard-Towner program with local funds to bring back nurse Miss Stella Carter, formerly in Milam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Parent-Teachers’ Association
H. R. McFadyen
The
Presbyterian Church
Commissioners Court
B. J. Baskin
Ada Henderson
A. C. Freeman
Stella Carter
Miss Carter
State Department of Health
Austin
Democratic Battle Cry Calls Bold Reforms After Vote
The speaker outlined a sweeping platform to protect rights and advance progress. Proposals include ending corruption in Washington, new world conference, national referendum on policy, curbing Wall Street influence, repealing the Fordney McCumber tariff act, railroad reforms, and restoring agriculture, tax cuts, child labor prohibition, a national labor code, veterans bureau cleanup, and a soldiers bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Washington
Wall Street
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve System
Veterans’ Bureau
Council Votes Sale of Bonds for Schools and Sewage Plant
The city council approved sale of bonds totaling 775000 dollars for school and sewage disposal needs. The school board, led by Dr. A S Epperson, outlined immediate needs including over 100000 dollars, with plans for a junior high near Yee High School costing 756900 dollars. Bids are to be opened March 17, and construction aims to be ready for the 1925 term. Reverend J M Kirwin urged individual effort and integrity to Knights of Columbus during mass at Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Epperson
Yee High School
Yee School
J. M. Kirwin
Catholic Church
Galveston
Knights of Columbus
Thos, Walsh
Montana
Teapot Dome
Nwirkwin
St. Paul
Father Kirwin
America
Todd seeks Milam county treasurer post in July primary
R Todd announces candidacy for re election as Milam county treasurer under the Democratic party. His long public service and strong local recognition are cited as qualifications. He pledges best efforts and plans to personally meet voters to secure support. Also notes February Baptist sermons at the church and Rev Hutcherson’s series on When Christ Comes Again with renewed church activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Todd
Milano County
Ganeu Jousiil Apunod
Todd
Milam County
Mgr
Christ
Baptist Church
Hutcherson
Thare
Guadela Quince Ap
Masons Observe Washington Birthday in Cameron
San Andres Lodge No 170 and other Masonic lodges in Milam County plan a Washington Birthday program at the Cameron lodge on Friday night February 22. Details include invocations, addresses by Jesse Garrett and RB Marshall, songs, and a discussion on why the Bible should be read in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Ardres
Masons of
Cameron
Milwm
Camerort
Jesse Garrett
Rockdale
Texas
Marshall
George Washington
the Mason
Order
E. A. Camp
Chas. Saller
Thorndale
J. B., White
John Watson
T. A. Fisker
S. F. Crost
WOM
Sin
Andrea Locire
Croca
R. S. Maxahall
Order of the Eastern Star
Ex Students of University to Hold Annual Meeting in Cameron
Ex students of the University of Texas in Milam county will gather March 1 at Yee High School Cameron for their annual meeting and banquet. J M Ralston presides. Domestic Science students will serve. Tickets at 1.50 per plate are on sale via Ralston Smith Lesovsky Lewis Amelia Williams or Winnie Henderson with reservations required by February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas
Milam County
Cameron
Yee High School
J. M. Ralston
Association of
Ex-Students
Court House
D. M. Smith
F S Lesovsky
Jack Lewis
Amelia Williams
Winnie Henderson
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Our Town
Kidd
Hefsey
Father Spinneweber
Minerva Oil Advange
Herald
Minerva
Owens Refining CO
Kirwin
Council
Rev. E
R. Tod
Masons
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