Mauritz Baldwin Opens New International Harvester Dealership
Mauritz Baldwin Corporation launches its International Harvester farm implements store in Cameron Texas on Friday March 1. J T Baldwin, manager and part owner, leads the formal opening with a planned program of entertainment and refreshments for visitors. Souvenirs will be given to attendees.
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International Harvester Company
Texas
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Cameron Furniture Company
Herald Building
J. T. Baldwin
Gold Standard Fallout and Auto Safety Reflections
The author discusses the Supreme Court gold case and its implications for money value, noting inflated currency and the idea that silver remains the poor man’s money. He also highlights US auto collision deaths, cites Stephen Smith’s manslaughter record, and criticizes lax traffic enforcement and driver responsibility nationwide.
Baby found in city dump grave sparks infant burial probe
A seven month old white baby boy was found buried at the Cameron city dump. Sheriff Kennedy and Justice Brashear led the investigation as officers seek clues about other possible infant burials at the dump site.
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Rainey
Buckholts Road
Cameron
Cameron Enterprise
Justice Womack Brashear
Kennedy
Justice Brashear
Raney
B. F. Bailey
Emory B. Camp
Justice of Peace
Womack Brashear
Note From Jail Breaker Al Brooker Leaves Milam County
Sheriff of Milam County reports a note from Al Brooker confessing to breaking jail. He says Hoosier witnesses framed him and that he expects to be out of the state soon. Brooker asks not to blame others and signs farewell wishes.
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Milam County
Gause Youth Admits Robbery Attempt After Wagon Assault
Maurice Bowling of Gause confesses to beating Burt Williams, an aged farmer, as he robbed him while Williams rode away on a wagon. Bowling fled after an approaching car startled him and is at large following jail escape. He also faces arson charges over the Gause school fire.
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Gause
Burt Williams
Bowling
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Ing
Brooker
Kennedy
Clarence McCall
Former Teacher O Shea Dies at Home in San Antonio
Professor O'Shea died suddenly at his San Antonio home Sunday. He previously taught Latin in Cameron schools, worked at Taylor, and spent years teaching at Lady of the Lake School in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Mr. O'Shea
Cameron Schools
Taylor
Editor Cooke Visits Cameron in Rockdale Reporter Note
Rockdale Reporter editor Cooke visited Cameron on Monday for a column note. The outing covered local scenes and prompted discussion of regional journalism.
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Rockdale Reporter
Cameron Monda
Baldwin to Manage Mauritz Baldwin Corporation Cameron
J T Baldwin former International Harvester executive assumes control of Mauritz Baldwin Corporation at Cameron. He previously spent ten years in implement and hardware trades, including five years as Houston Branch assistant manager, bringing substantial South Texas dealer experience.
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Stephen Smith
Philadelphia
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Houston
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Angell Sues Power Company Over $76,100 Damages
J H Angell filed in district court against Texas Power and Light Company seeking 76100 for injuries to his son Jesse Angell Jr from an electric wire accident on November 3 1954. Jesse suffered permanent burns after tumbling onto a grounded high line in the southwestern city area and was revived by Earl Moseley using artificial respiration.
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J. H. Angell
J. H. Angell, Jr
Jesse Angell
Jesse
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Earl Moseley
Two Youths Escape Milam County Jail in Daring Break
John Ward and Maurice Bowling escaped Milam County Jail around 5 am Wednesday seizing Joe Luce’s car and vanishing. The pair climbed to the roof via a hole made by Al Brooker and a companion, then descended on blankets. They had been held on arson charges tied to the Gause school fire and Bowling’s alleged assault on Burt Williams.
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John Ward
Maurice Bowling
Milam County
Joe Luce
al Brooker
Max Kennedy
Brooker Flees Jail Is Retaken Sunday
Albert Brooker who claimed jail frailties allowed escape but was countered by Marlin officers with revolvers. He abandoned a car near Falls County and escaped with Robert Franklin, who remains at large after a series of robberies in Milam County. A Ford V-8 used in the escape was found abandoned. license plates altered. A jury previously refused to convict Brooker of burglary connected to theft from the district clerk Penn Wolf’s garage.
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Marlin
Custode Bew
Raymond Hamilton
Robert Franklin
Brooker
Jain
Cameron
Kennedy
Alex Walker
Milam County
Franklin
James L. Coleman
Coleman Furniture Company
Falls County
Waco
Penn Wolf
Degree Ceremonial by Knights of Columbus Honors Large Class
The Knights of Columbus conducted a degree ceremony for a large class on Sunday February 17. Local Grand Knight J. C. Andres led the local team with aid from the Austin Council Degree Team under District Deputy Elmore Borchers of St Edwards University. High Mass was celebrated by Geo Apel pastor of St Monica's Church and Holy Communion was received by all.
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J. C. Andres
Austin Council
Elmore Borchers
St. Edwards University
Geo. Apel
St. Monica's Church
Matocha Co Brings New Massey Harris Farm Implements
A. Matocha & Co hardware implement dealers in Cameron announce a large spring farm line. They have stocked Massey Harris planters with lever depth control plus one and two row planters and cultivators ready for farmers. Displays show a standard national line and spur interest ahead of planting season.
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Cameron
Massey Harris
Herald
Matocha & CO
The Little Minister film features Katharine Hepburn
This item previews Katharine Hepburn’s new film adaptation of The Little Minister by RKO with lavish production. It notes Maude Adams’ earlier stage portrayal and highlights the romance between Gavin Dishart and Babbie, promising depth and sentiment in Hepburn’s interpretation.
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Babbie
James Barrie
Cameron Theatre
Katharine Hepburn
RKO
Hollywood
Gavin Dishart
Hepburn
Little Minister
Winstead Buys Cameron Max Collins Tailor Shop
H W Winstead of Houston has purchased the Max Collins Tailor Shop in Cameron. He will keep the shop name, retain all staff, and introduce a high grade line of men’s wear while continuing Globe clothing sales.
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H. W. Winstead
Houston
Cameron
Max Collins Tailor Shop
Winstead
Texas
Globe
Mr. Winstead
Horstmann Files Alderman Candidacy in Cameron
August Horstmann a Cameron resident and businessman announces his candidacy for city alderman in the upcoming April election. He notes support from friends and business leaders and thanks supporters while seeking continued help. Horstmann is a native of Mills County.
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Cameron
August Horstmann
Horstmann
Milam County
Keg Shaped Egg Exhibited By Local Farmer
A peanut shaped egg was shown in Cameron on Saturday by Walter Stork from route 2 Buckholts. The two inch long, two and a half inch circumference egg has a brown shell and comes from a young Cornish hen. More eggs from the same hen are expected to be normal.
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Cameron
Walter Stork
Route 2
Pollard Wins Lifelong San Antonio Federal Post
C H Pollard former District Court reporter has been appointed to a similar federal court job in San Antonio under Judge Robert Mc Millian. He will split time between San Antonio and Del Rio with a lifetime appointment and good salary. Locals cheer his advancement.
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District Court
Robert McMillian
San Antonio
Pollard
del Rio
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