Fire damages Cameron Catholic church in 1927
A photo and article describe St. Monica’s Church in Cameron badly damaged by a Saturday morning fire on February 19, 1927. The 1904 build under Rev. Peter Pienemann suffered losses estimated at 8000 to 10000 dollars, partially insured, with Rev. Father Spinneweber seen in the foreground and Rev. Apel now pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Monica’s Church
Catholic
Cameron
Father Spinneweber
Father Apel
Peter Pienemann
Kathryn K Robbins Named to Texas Textbook Commission
Mrs Kathryn K Robbins Milam County Superintendent of Schools is named to the Texas State Textbook Commission joining a list of fifteen teachers recommended by state colleges and universities The governor Dan Moody appoints seven members from the fifteen with two women allowed on the panel Robbins has served as county superintendent and has long supported school advancement in Milam County, including a wartime stint with the War Risk Insurance Bureau.
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Kathryn K. Robbins
Text Book Commission
Robbins
A. & M. College
College of Industrial Arts
Southwest Texas State Normal
University of Texas
Moody
Texas State Textbook Commission
Senate
Dan Moody
Cameron
Washington
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Texas
Hastings 1827 Seed Catalog Free Offer
Hastings Co. Seedsmen advertises a free 1827 seed catalog with six flower seed packets, pictures, and garden and farm seed details. It promotes Hastings Garden, flower and field seeds, and invites requests by postcard to Atlanta Georgia.
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Hastings
Hastings’ Earden
America
H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen
Atlanta, GA
Gilmer School Heads Approve Two Year Contract for W. J. Walker
The Gilmer Public Schools board unanimously extended a two year contract to Supt W J Walker. The Cameron connection seeks to ensure steady leadership and stability for the district as Walker earned broad support for his early tenure and educational progress.
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W. J. Walker
Gilmer Schools
Gilmer Mirror
Cameron
Walker
Gilmer
Gilmer Public Schools
Community honors teacher with offered contract
The Gilmer Mirror notes appreciation for a valued teacher beyond students and patrons, as hope grows that he will accept the contract offered and continue serving the community.
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Gilmer Mirror
Freezone corn remover promises instant relief
A tiny bottle from your druggist costs only a few cents and removes hard corn soft corn or corn between the toes and foot calluses without soreness or irritation. Instant pain relief lets you lift away the corn with your fingers.
Meter Test Bill Signed by Moody
Austin Texas February 21 Examination testing and reading of electric light power natural and artificial gas meters used by private concerns is provided in a House bill signed by Governor Moody. Examinations will be made by agents of the city council or city commissioners upon customer complaint. Refusal to permit examination testing and reading is a misdemeanor with fine up to 200 dollars per day of refusal.
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Austin
Tex
Moody
Trade With Us and Save
Superior stock and poultry feeds advertised with prices for chick starter growing mash baby chick and dairy rations. Also offering groceries galvano ware seeds chinaware and cash coupons with purchases. Advertises buying chickens butter and eggs and providing phone numbers 554 and 555.
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St. Monica’s
Text Book Board
Milam County
Postpion
Sharpe
R.E. Sharpe
Cameron, Texas
Superior Stock & Poultry Feeds
Felix Matula
Spic & Span
Sull Business
Triggs Dry Goods Coo
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