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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1929
Page
1
A column urges local pride and active civic effort in Cameron, arguing a live town comes from proactive, progressive men. It discusses Hoover's oath and Washington's peace legacy, praising leaders who built and guided the nation toward progress and unity.
Irvin N. Clary has accepted an assistant National Bank examiner position for the New York City district and has begun duties there. Former cashier of Citizens National Bank, he rose from a 1920 start to a sought after banking professional through hard work and merit.
The Savannah Presbytery deposed Rev. T. J. Ponder from the Christian ministry at a January 2, 1929, meeting in Hull Memorial church Savannah. Ponder moves to an independent Waycross church with supporters and is known to Rev. Kenney of Cameron.
Rev. and Mrs. P. T. Ramsey and Mrs. W. O. Triggs joined a district Methodist church meeting on Tuesday, attending events and sessions as part of the local church delegation.
Dr J E Grigg aged 79 longtime Ad Hill resident and physician died after brief illness February 17 1929 in Cameron He served as Confederate soldier born in Tennessee and educated in Nashville He moved to Ad Hill in 1892 and ran a small store Funeral services were held February 17 at the Church of Christ Cameron with Rev Taylor of Rosebud officiating Interment at Oak Hill cemetery Pallbearers included H C Burke J Burke J E Richardson W G Gillis D K Hall and H J Schattle Survivors include his widow and five grandchildren In Fort Worth Austin and Pallbearer lists provided by N Green and Bros
Cameron city council committee seeks more time to decide on buying a new fire truck after an accident damaged old Truck No 1 en route to a Belton fire at Baylor College. Driver Frank Richter and crew Roy Weems and Mike Coleman were aboard. no injuries reported.
Mrs. Perry Wilkerson has accepted a position with the First National Bank and begun duties as a valued assistant. Previously she was assistant to Miss Lilian Atkinson, county clerk.
Mrs. R H Johnson announces the R H Johnson Jewelry Store in Cameron will close. Auction sales start Saturday February 23 with 2 pm and 7 pm sessions daily until sold out. Ed Barefield leads sale with Ed Wilson assisting. all goods including diamonds, glass and silverware offered with nothing reserved.
Tom Thompson suffered a stroke of paralysis Tuesday at his sister Mrs. S. E. Brady's home where he makes his home. Doctors hold little hope for his recovery. He is also brother of Mrs. W. Y. Self of Port Sullivan.
A limited number of choice locations in the Country Club Addition to Cameron are now available per The Herald. A large number of lots were sold at Auction Sale recently held by A. N. Green, owner of the addition. Prospects are that homes will be erected this year as the lots are well located and desirable for building.
The largest acreage block ever undertaken in Milam county is reported in Branchville where Byron Chaney and associates have taken about 50,000 acres. Leases are sold at nominal prices without drilling contracts as part of protective leasing. Operators anticipate a county wide drilling campaign with protections in every area to be drilled. Chaney’s leases run north from Port Sullivan to Wildcat bridge and west to Harrell's Creek.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Esslinger celebrate the birth of a daughter on February 14 named Patsy Eleanor. The newborn weighs nearly nine pounds and brings joy to the household.
Cameron will field a high school baseball team this summer under coach Sevier who will organize players for a strong squad. Ex Comet star Homer Peel, trained in Cameron and later reached the major leagues through stints with the East Texas, Texas, International, and St. Louis systems, will return to work with the local team before the Athletics open their season in Florida. Cameron fans welcome the announcement and intend to support financing for the squad.
Clarence Jackson II was re elected president of the Salty Convention during a quarterly Forest Grove meeting held Sunday. Jack Kyle was named vice president and Clarice Jenks secretary. attendees from Cameron included T. F. Hardy Judge Jeff T. Kemp and John Watson. The next meeting is planned for Thorndale in May.
Rev Odell Jameson resigns as pastor of Walker's Creek Baptist Church to lead South Third Street Church in Wa wasco. His departure follows three years of growth including budget increases, a growing B Y P A, remodeling, new lighting, an annex, reorganized Sunday school, 99 additions, a monthly paper, three revivals, and his help in founding Milam County Baptist encampment.
C N Green promotes the Majestic Radio this week claiming Hoover's March 4 inaugural address will be broadcast to Cameron. He warns the four year interval before such an event recurs and touts the Majestic as a tool to hear the ceremony nationally and worldwide.
Local measure sponsored by Representative Sam Hefley grants the right to sell catfish caught in Milam county streams and lakes. Fishermen welcome the move. The bill becomes effective upon governor signing if the emergency clause passes. otherwise within 80 days after final adjournment.
Former Citizens National Bank employee Miss Helen Horstmann moves to Dallas to work as private secretary for a large firm where her sister is employed. She previously served at Thompson Grocery Company in Temple before joining the bank.
Three new brick structures with 78 feet of frontage and glass fronts are under construction in Santa Fe town. Erected by R L Batte Cameron builder and large property owner, two have been rented. They replace wooden buildings in the block near Matula garage on the south side. Batte also owns brick drive in filling station and Horned Frog station lease. The completed building features a 30 foot frontage, with the two others totaling 48 feet.
The Cameron Methodist church hosted a World Day Prayer program on Friday February 15, gathering women from multiple denominations. The event highlighted a long standing international union of Christian women, uniting diverse races in prayer across languages for God to be honored and His will done on earth.
Cameron Parent Teachers Association will hold its February meeting in Yee High School library on Thursday Feb 28. The program centers on The Pre School Child with Dr A S Epperson city health officer and T A Fisher superintendent as speakers.
Members of the Christian church in Milam county plan a mammoth spring campaign with a May rally, likely May nineteenth. Rev Briarly of Rockdale is general director. A Rockdale meeting drew Cameron church members including Mr and Mrs Don Eplen and several Mrs and Miss members.
Ray Burke, manager of Duke and Ayers, departed Tuesday night for Dallas to buy stock for the store, aiming to replenish inventory and support upcoming sales.
E L Brod reports a car load of registered milk cows with two registered bulls shipped to Cameron from Fort Worth. Brod, en route from Cameron to Wise county, will buy only cows meeting registration and grade standards. W A Real, dairy stock judge, accompanies him to supervise the shipment arriving Friday morning for milking-ready delivery.
S E Brogdon, an agent for Southwestern Life Insurance, stopped near Rogers to rescue a cat trapped in a fork of a tree. The rescue, amid cold wind and thorns, left his clothes torn but earned thanks from a nearby family of children for saving the animal.
The T N T Club in Cameron hosted a banquet for Cameron Chamber of Commerce officers at Ada Henderson cafeteria. Dean Allen opened as toastmaster as Miss Atkins Moore Evans Slaughter and the T N T Quartet performed. Hon T S Henderson spoke on Texas improvements while impromptu speakers included Cue Peyton and F J Beckerman.
The big February clearance sale at Cheeves Brothers continues to draw buyers to the Cameron store. The retailer holds two clearance events yearly to make room for new merchandise. Prices are attractive on clean new goods as large shipments arrive daily. Cheeves Brothers own a chain and purchase merchandise in large quantities.
Rev. and Mrs. E. S. Hutcherson, Mrs. Larry Huckabeil and Miss Mable Jeter were visitors in Waco on Monday, returning to their homes afterward.
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