Cameron Program Aims for Street Paving and Growth
A community message outlines Cameron priorities including street paving and lighting, cotton mill and canning plant jobs, full-time paid secretary for the Commercial Club, better markets for produce, diversified farming, poultry and livestock support, improved sidewalks and school grounds, sanitation, pecan industry development, an agricultural experiment branch, a self survey driven junior college, and a fair association stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Pecan Indus
To the Upward Way by Maurine Barcal
A reflective verse fragment by Maurine Barcal speaks of moving toward an ideal self and transcendent skyward dreams. It contrasts longing for movement with disdain for mere scenic gold, affirming the inner shrine in the heart as guiding light.
Hefley Announces Anniversary Sale at Cash & Carry
Jeff Hefley marks one year of Cash and Carry Store No 1 with an anniversary sale on Saturday February 26. He promotes grocery bargains aimed at Cameron families reducing living costs and invites friends and patrons to the feast of bargains as the store readies for the big day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Hefley
Mr. Hefley
Cameron
Saint Peter’s Faith Inspires Seabird Name Origin
The petrel, named for Saint Peter, gains its folklore linked to the evangelist’s attempt to walk on the Sea of Galilee, illustrating a cautionary tale about faith and peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Sea of
Galilee
Card of Thanks for St Monica's Firemen Action
The church extends thanks to the firemen and Chief Thomas for their valiant efforts in fighting last Saturday's fire at St Monica's. The writer praises the American spirit of sacrifice and expresses deep appreciation for the heroic work of the firefighters across faiths. Rev Geo Apel, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
St. Monica’s
St Monica’s Church Damaged by Flames
St Monica’s Catholic church was nearly destroyed by a fire in the early hours Saturday caused by a blaze near a wall flue. Rev Father Apel and Rev Father Spinneweber assisted. loss estimated 8000 to 10000 dollars partially covered by insurance. Firemen saved part of roof and walls. sacred items removed. church plans for rebuilding noted but not yet set. A $100 gift to firefighters was issued in appreciation.
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St.Monica’s Catholic Church
Father Apel
Father Spinneweber
Apel
Thomas
St. Monica's Chacen
Peter Pienemann
Hurrah For The House Downs Convention Move In Texas
Austin Tex Feb 23 The house voted 82 to 39 to table Stuart s senate resolution that would have submitted a call for a constitutional convention to a fall public vote and provided three delegates per senatorial district to draft a new state constitution Gates warned delegates might not draft as good a constitution as the current one Deberry of Bogota joined in opposing the measure.
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Austin
Tex
House
Senate
Stuart
Texas
Sam Gates
Gates
New clutch design for Hudson Essex cars
A new single disc clutch runs in oil without replenishment for ten thousand miles. When oil runs low a slight grabbing tendency warns the driver. This construction is presented as a novel development in the clutch field.
J B White to Lead Baptist Bible Class Discussion
J B White editor of the Herald and assistant teacher will lead the lesson Sunday as requested by the teacher to follow the current class program schedule. Last Sunday Dr Epperson presented "Living and Working Together in the Church" and members enjoyed the discussion. Fred B Cable asks full attendance and invites visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. White
Baptist Bible Class
J. B. White
The
Herald
Epperson
Fred B. Cable
Catholic Church Gives $100 to City Firemen After Fire
Rev Father Apel of St. Monica's presents Chief Thomas with a $100 gift to the fire department after St. Monica's church was damaged by a blaze last Saturday. Firemen Henderson Thompson and Pete Kunz were injured when a ladder collapsed. Chief Thomas thanks the church for the generosity and notes the department acted fully to aid the church and pastor.
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Chief Thomas
Father Apel
St. Monica's Church
Henderson Thompson
Pete Kunz
Monta Thomas
Levy Stock To Be Sold At Bankrupt Prices
B. R. Goldberg buys bankrupt stock of W. B. Levy and launches a big sale starting Saturday March 5. Levy will run the sale and manage the store during the event. The community regrets the temporary setback but supports Levy as he continues with the business venture.
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B. R. Goldberg
W. B. Levy
Levy
Goldberg
Three Bank Bandits Sentenced in Milam County Robbery Case
Sheriff Blaylock returned from Huntsville with three youths Lyter Stuffman James Hairston and Clyde Stratton who pleaded guilty in Milam County to attempting to rob the Milano bank on December 15 1926. Vivian Wilfong a 20 year old from Shenandoah Iowa faced charges in connection with the Milano plot. The trio had prior convictions for the Odell bank robbery and were moved from Vernon to stand trial after capture in Mineral Wells.
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Lyter Stuffman
James Hairston
Clyde Stratton
Milam County
Milano
Odell
Vernon
Vivian Wilfong
Shenandoah
Iowa
Rockdale Girls Basketball Tournament Dates Set
Milam County girls basketball tournament will be held in Rockdale on March 4. Entry fees of 2.00 charged for schools. admission also charged. Tennis tournament scheduled at Yee High School Courts on March 12, 1927.
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Milam County
Rockdale
Ith
Montgomery
Rockdale High School
Yee High School
Demonstration Club Discusses Quick Breads and Home Baking
The Ben Arnold Home Demonstration Club met on February 16 1927 with Mrs Otto Kelm as president and Mrs Willis Vogelsang presiding. Miss Barthelmew introduced new recipes and tips for biscuit dough cobblers and fruit pies while members praised the quick breads and discussed future topics including dress forms poultry care and dairy dishes. Twenty four members attended with several visitors.
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Ben Arnold
Otto Kelm
Willis Vogelsang
Barthelomew
Seed for Cotton Planting Offered by A. E. Green
A. E. Green offers second year Kaseh cotton seed for planting long used by Milam County farmers. The well known pedigree variety adapted to this area has boosted yields. Green, who has sold these seeds for over three years, is at the First National Bank building. seeds are sacked and ready to load.
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A. E. Green
Milam County
Green
First National Bank
Hassell Death Sentence Stays After Appeal Notice
Austin Texas February 21 George J Hassell sentenced to death for killing his wife and stepchildren. Governor Moody ordered that the February 25 execution be postponed pending review since a notice of appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals has been filed and the death warrant is considered unauthorized. The governor declined clemency or a stay of execution, and official papers show the case is on appeal.
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Austin
Tex
George J. Hassell
Palmer County
Huntsville State Prison
Moody
M. Speer
State Penitentiary
Court of Criminal Appeals
Hassell
Huntaville
Hassel
P. A. Watson
Ft. Worth
Warden Speer
Warden Spoor
Triggs Dry Goods Going Out of Business Sale
Triggs Dry Goods Company announces retirement from business with a large stock to be sold below wholesale and bankruptcy prices. A sales manager conducts the sale as Cameron papers publish the notice. The firm has long operated in Cameron and will vacate a major building in the city.
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Cameron
Triggs
Poultry Expert Hired by Cameron Hatchery for Free Advice
Cameron Hatchery announces the employment of J. J. Rosprim a renowned poultry expert. He will provide free guidance to poultry raisers on culling flocks and improving poultry production and can be found at the hatchery. Rosprim formerly led flocks at A. & M. College and is a noted authority on poultry management.
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Cameron Hatchery
J. Rosprim
James L Stewart 86 Pioneer Buried After Civil War service
James L. Stewart 86 longtime Milam County resident died February 21 1927 at his farm home and was buried February 22 near Pin Oak Cemetery He was the last surviving member of the Cameron Court House company that marched with Major Rogers in the Civil War. He was a Methodist and survived by two sons a daughter and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the family residence with Rev Cooper of Rosebud officiating.
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James L. Stewart
Milam County
Pin Oak
Mr. Stewart
Cameron Court House
Major Rogers
Raleigh
Miss
Aly
Texas
Waters
Jerry Nabours
Stewart
Jim Neighbors
Emerson Hugh
Abilene
Cie
Pin Oak Cemetery
Cameron
Coleman Nplen Undertaking
Cooper
Rosebud Methodist Church
Hope Lutheran Church Beckholts German Services Calling New Pastor
On Sunday February 27 at 10 30 a m German services then a meeting after to call a new pastor All members urged to be present An 8 p m English service Saturday and Sunday School as usual Cordial invitation extended by Pastor W Flierl
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W. Flierl
Mrs Frances Looney Injured In Auto Crash
Mrs Frances Looney of Ben Arnold was injured in an automobile accident last Sunday afternoon and was taken to the Temple Sanitarium for treatment Tuesday. Friends are eager to hear of her recovery.
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Frances Looney
Ben Arnold
Tne Temple
Hassell Execution Delayed by Appeal in Texas
Austin reports the scheduled February 25 execution of George Hassell, who confessed to slaying 14 people, postponed as an appeal is filed with the Court of Criminal Appeals. Governor Dan Moody confirms the stay until the court acts.
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Austin
Tex
George Hassell
Court of Criminal Appeals
Dan Moody
Also Mentioned on This Page
Self Survey Junior College
A Fair Association
Maurine Barcal
Cash & Carry
Geo. Apel
St. Monica’s Church
ST. Monicas
Deberry
Bogota
Catholic Church
Pire
Sheripp
Blaylock
Huntsville
Walls
Towa
Hasselel
Triggs Dry Goods
Pioneer
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