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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
4
Milam County Sheriff Kennedy, native son and reform advocate, touts a crime rate near record lows due to citizen cooperation and his deputies. He pledges honesty fairness and impartiality, crediting residents for reducing violations and urging broad support for another term and continued service to all citizens.
The speaker pledges future service to the people, promising to remain their servant in office, to continue in their service, and to stay deeply grateful and mindful of their will and welfare.
The ar ticle highlights Bailey s long service as constable in Cameron and his belief that continued cooperation from the people is essential for enforcing laws. It notes strong precinct support, his impartial approach, and pledge to reward public trust with faithful service and full accountability if re elected.
A Milam County resident, Mr. White launches a sheriff campaign with strong local support. Praised for youth, energy, and a clean record, he is described as deeply connected to rural life, the Maysfield area, and the county’s traditions. Supporters say his familiarity with residents will aid the office.
White proposes a county wide sheriff program that would shift many preinct violations to local authorities and pay deputies more. He campaigns door to door across the county, cites his Maysfield upbringing and Yee High School Cameron education, and pledges careful deputy selection and strict law enforcement.
Brashear announces another term as Justice of the Peace highlighting an outstanding record and broad community support. He pledges continued courteous, competent jurisdiction, and invites voters to consider his service at the July Primary.
The Presbyterian Church will ordain four newly elected deacons Earnest Oakel Emory Camp Wilson Mode and Ladis Marek during Sunday morning services. Rev. C C Acrey will preach. A Congregational meeting will follow to discuss church properties and funds from their disposition. Congregation urged to attend.
The letter outlines Allen as a trustworthy candidate for district clerk with farm roots and 16 years as a businessman. It notes his public spirit, fraternal work, and care for elderly parents. He is married with two children, Mary Francis and Grady Jr., and seeks broad campaign support across Milam County.
The candidate, a long time resident and former City Marshal, emphasizes labor, bridge building, and farming experience. He pledges fiscal restraint, equal tax value, and justice for all, aiming to serve the district without special privileges. He asks voters for support and promises to be available to discuss his qualifications.
Gus Evans spent the weekend in Houston where he attended a screening of Gone With the Wind.
Barrett announces early campaigning to meet all Precinct 1 voters and seeks their votes. He emphasizes long-term public service, county experience, and promise to distribute tax benefits fairly, pledging attentive campaign conduct and dedication if elected.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Matula of Cameron announce the birth of a daughter Helen Raye on Monday February 25 at Cameron Hospital The mother is Lois Provasek now Mrs Matula They are at home and both are doing nicely.
Helen and Francis Dancak visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Dancak in Calvert on Wednesday.
The Herald lists Democratic primary candidate slate for many offices including W. R. Poage C. H. Cross for Congress 11th District. Graham Gillis District Judge W. A. Morrison District Attorney C. W. Moody Grady Allen for District Clerk. Reese Turner for Representative. Bill Bonds Judd Davis for Assessor and Collector. R. M. Kennedy Walter White Sheriff. Chas. M. Hicks T. N. Wood County Superintendent. Grady Stidham Precinct 2 Commissioner. B. M. McMillion Jesse Barrett Precinct 1 Commissioner. Pete Harwell Baileys for Constable Precinct 1. Womack Brashear Justice of Peace Precinct 1.
The church announces Morning Prayer and Sermon at 9 30 a m on Sunday March 3. Lenten services are held Wednesdays at 7 30 p m and Fridays at 10 a m.
The weekly Christian Science Lesson-Sermon centers on Christ Jesus with citations from II Corinthians and John. It cites the verse about Jesus declaring God to humanity and notes the Master’s teaching as the divine Principle of real being per Science and Health.
The Parma Radio Service advertises affordable repair for radios with a promise of lower charges for service. The brief notice emphasizes value and customer savings.
After a Wednesday meeting, church leaders announced the bond sale drive was succeeding and that the entire congregation would have its debt cleared through a robust cooperative effort, described as the most thorough yet.
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