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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
1
L L Blaylock Milam County sheriff announces candidacy for re election subject to the July 28 1928 Democratic primary. He cites a record of more cases filed and more convictions in the past two years than any Milam sheriff and urges voters to consider his service and file to support his re election campaign.
An oil well on the Buster White tract drilled by White Brothers is reported to be increasing production with a test planned Friday to gauge flow. The well registered 300 pounds pressure and is drawing interest from large companies, signaling potential revival in local drilling activity.
Manager El Cammer of Wayside Inn announces a Saturday night dance on February 25 featuring popular dance music master J. D. Lewis. The Tuesday rainstorm canceled a prior A M students event, but organizers expect a top event this weekend.
Marlow school presents a Negro minstrel and musical program on Thursday night March 1 with music by Messrs Mayfield and Rowland. Funds raised go to buy library books. Admission costs 20 and 35 cents.
Chas Maas, longtime resident of the Ben Amid and Burlington areas, announces his candidacy for county Commissioner from Precinct No 1 Beats 6 and 7 in the Democratic primary on July 28 1928. He pledges equal road attention, experience in road and bridge work, and aims to serve all voters in the precinct.
The Radio Shop merges with Keith Electric Company to sell Frigidaire and electrical goods. Ted Epperson and FH C Keith become partners, occupying the former cotton offices building. The firm will promote Atwater-Kent radios and Frigidaire appliances with expanded stock and displays.
M. G. Cox traveled to Austin for a business visit during the previous week. He engaged in meetings and discussions related to current transactions and potential deals with local partners.
The Cameron Presbyterian congregation will dedicate its new church on Sunday March 4 1928 with Rev C C Weaver delivering the dedicatory address and preaching both morning and night The old building will close with services on February 26 and the event marks a homecoming for former members and county Presbyterians The new plant begun in 1927 is praised as one of the finest in the region and pastor N G Kenney is credited with guiding the project and strengthening Christian principles.
Knights of Pythias observed the 64th anniversary of the order Monday night at Milam Lodge No. 125 Castle Hall despite poor weather. Judge W G Gillis served as master of ceremonies delivering the Pythian address. music by Miss Lucille Dickard and readings by Mrs. Ruth Kemp accompanied by remarks from Judge Jeff T. Kemp and Roy Baskin on the order’s benevolences and the Pythian home at Weatherford. A brief insurance talk by J B White followed. An entertainment committee provided a sandwich and punch reception before Elbert Hood and the chancellor commander planned to convey a message to Fred Henry.
J M Angell of Walkers Creek announces candidacy for County Commissioner Precinct 1 beats 6 and 7. He has resided in the precinct 40 years and seeks voter support ahead of the July primary urging friends to back his campaign and active civic service.
A free demonstration promotes a shoe dressing product described as odorless and stainless. The event offers free shine for all attendees and is scheduled for Saturday February 26 at J D Dobbins Self Service Store.
Chas. McGehee in charge of attendance urges members to attend as work in the rank of Esquire will be held next Monday night.
Milam County reports the birth of Jack Lewis Jr born February 8 1928 at Cameron hospital. He is described as two weeks and one day old today and his parents Jack Lewis Sr and Minnie Nell Blaylock express joy as the family returns home from the hospital.
Milam County tax collector Roy Law announces re election bid for the office he holds with strong local support. An audit praised the tax department noting the system of accounts as the best seen, commending Law for efficient handling and promising continued service to the people.
The world championship middleweight match, delayed from Tuesday February 21 by rain, is now moved to Friday February 24. Waino Ketonen will defend against Henry Kolin of Canada with Joe Montana vs Fighting Jack McCall as a six round undercard. A return Ketonen Karhansaari bout and fan interest in Miller Karhansaari also circulate as plans shift. Kolin arrives from Canada and won in Taylor in nine minutes, per a telegram.
The Milam County Singing Convention met at Salty Sunday with A A Jackson presiding and a good turnout. Cameron attendees included Jeff T Kemp and couples Gillis Howell and Pugh. Clarence Jackson elected president for the ensuing year and Pleasant Retreat named as May meeting site.
Law announces his bid for county office citing long service to taxpayers and a difficult funding task. He plans to canvass the county urging support while staying at his post if needed, and his supporters argue he has proven capable and deserves return to office.
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