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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
1
B M McMillion announces candidacy for a second term as Milam County Precinct No 1 Commissioner. He cites 18 months of service focusing on road improvements and equipment upgrades, following his 1936 endorsement and January 1937 oath. The article notes ongoing concerns about machinery adequacy and tax money value.
Womack Brashear, Justice of the Peace for Precinct No 1, announces reelection bid for the July Primary. He thanks voters for support and cites his service record in the precinct, noting dedication to duty and public confidence in his term despite challenging circumstances.
William R. Ross aged 93 died at his Dallas home on February 19 1938 and was buried there the next day. A former Cameron resident of 20 years he earlier worked as bookkeeper and office manager for the Cameron Herald and for Jack Morton grocers. He moved to Dallas years ago with Mrs. Ross and lived with Marian Morton. He is survived by his widow aged 90 and two daughters in Dallas. a son had died years earlier. Old Cameron friends mourn his passing.
Cameron Basketball League begins its championship round Thursday at 7 30 PM. Buckholts beat A W Sales 25 to 13 for third place last Saturday. A W defeated Jones Prairie 31 to 16 on Tuesday for fourth place. First round pairings include Faculty versus A W and Yarrellton versus Buckholts.
Wm J Hiller of San Antonio secretary actuary for Great American Life visited Cameron over the weekend as a guest of friends and Mid-American Life officials Senator W R Newton hosted a Bear Hunters Inn reception. Hiller spoke highly of Cameron and its prospects. he is a Michigan native and actuarial expert with a long career in life insurance and academia.
Bill Heller of Connecticut bathed in a small farm stream last summer believing he had a right. The water supply fed a public reservoir and he was arrested. The Supreme Court in Hartford recently upheld his conviction.
Circulation figures and news distribution quality determine The Herald’s lead status, highlighting how readership reach and integrity drive prominence in the paper. The article frames circulation as a key factor in establishing editorial authority and market presence.
Mrs. A S Epperson died shortly after noon at the family residence after a weeks long critical illness from a pacaletic stroke suffered over a month prior. She was the wife of Dr A S Epperson a pioneer Cameron physician. The Eppersons have long been prominent in Cameron. W J Watson manager of the Community Public Service Company suffered a severe paralytic stroke this afternoon and is in Cameron Hospital. He had a light stroke earlier while directing men at work followed by another within an hour.
Walter Winchell and Ben Bernie return in a feuding musical spoof at Cameron Theatre. The Fox production stars Simone Simon with Bert Lahr and Joan Davis in a lively variety show featuring songs by Gordon and Reveal and a Raymond Scott Quintet performance.
C. O. Duncum, county wide exclusive Electrolux dealer for gas and kerosene refrigerators, continues ads in The Herald. Kirkpatrick Sales Co of Temple congratulates Mr. Duncum. Models not shown in Cameron can be seen in Temple. He will use his home phone for contact and plans an active summer sales campaign.
The Episcopal Church schedules Morning Prayer and a sermon at 11 o'clock on Sunday February 27, inviting parishioners to attend the service.
The publisher notes the news matter volume exceeds this issue with ongoing difficulty in Cameron's paper problem and promises to include several columns in a succeeding issue.
The annual report of the Texas board of insurance commissioners shows 1936 claims paid totaling 1 630 779 57, up 149 636 49 from 1935. Local mutual aid associations held mortuary funds of 852 759 71, up 184 576 68, with membership increasing by 35 696 in 1936.
Applications for 1938 emergency crop and feed loans are being received at the Chamber of Commerce by Eric E. Brown, Farm Credit Administration. Loans are limited to cash needs for 1938 crops or livestock feed, with a maximum of $400 per farmer, available only to those unable to obtain credit elsewhere. The office begins taking applications March 1.
Local Knights of Columbus distributed pamphlets on communism and fascism at their last meeting. Members will read and report on them. The next meeting features a debate on whether horsepower is more economical than machine power in the Agricultural South. Grand Knight John C. Andres announced affirmative and negative debaters. A membership drive and new initiation class are planned for Cameron council Knights of Columbus.
Eden unlikely to fall on hardship as his father in law left him an annuity of 25000 dollars while Mrs. Eden inherited 750000 dollars in a single sum.
The Herald presents a concise report outlining the central event with accessible language. It highlights the main actors, locations, and outcomes in a straightforward, readable summary suitable for quick understanding.
Milam County Assessor and Tax Collector Bill Alex Bonds announces candidacy for renomination in the upcoming primary on July 28. He notes his record of service, highlighting consolidation of offices, organization work, and efforts to reduce tax burdens for Milam County taxpayers.
Edmund Schattle opens a radio service in Cameron at Green & Boedeker store and becomes Zenith dealer. A North Texas Agricultural College graduate in Industrial Radio Engineering, he is a native son of the county, inviting the public to patronize his shop.
Criminal District Attorney Emory B. Camp stated the Herald story of the Buckholts bandit shooting and capture of W. E. Garner is complete and correct in every detail. A blood stained revolver, clipping, and bullets from Garner's leg were the only items, with Nelson wrist watch found on Garner. Witnesses are in Austin awaiting further handling.
Emory B. Camp will retire in January 1939 to practice law in Cameron. He will not seek re-election and leaves a high record in criminal prosecutions. Camp expresses gratitude to Milam County voters and notes prior service in the Texas House and as Criminal District Attorney.
J Branch Lewis city secretary and tax collector for Rockdale was found dead in his office early Saturday. A large callibre pistol lay near the body and Justice Leo Harris returned a verdict of death by own action. Lewis was found by a night watchman as the city council had ordered an audit of his books. He was believed to be short in his accounts. The body was buried Sunday.
Hudson Woods of Milano announced a market for any amount of peas produced by farmers in lands suited to crop rotation under a government program. He previously bought 26,000 pounds in 1936 and over 100,000 pounds last year, guaranteeing top cash prices for Blackeye, Brown Crowders, and White Cream varieties. He maintains Milan o facilities to handle a large crop with harvest in July and August and plans to buy more production this year.
Assessor Bill Alex Bouds reports tax collection progress comparing the 1986 and 1987 rolls. By January 21, 1937, 74.92 percent of state county road and school taxes had been collected, indicating strong performance across jurisdictions.
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