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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1930
Page
1
F E Jackson moves back to the old Pace Material Drug Company location beside Milam County Hardware. After months in the Giles Arriett building, the store resumes at the historic site with notices announcing the relocation and return to the former premises.
J. D. Dobbins announces moving his grocery business from the corner to the former dry goods building. A removal sale will cut the dry goods stock to make room for groceries. Both lines will share the same building until the stock is cleared.
The New St Louis Store, under Chas Zidell, will stay in Cameron after a promising visit by Mr Zweig of San Antonio. A lease on nearby buildings by Temple merchants was not enforced for now, allowing the store to continue at its location and keep patrons satisfied. Zidell’s management has earned him friends and success, and Zweig is pleased with the store’s 1929 performance and ongoing business.
Miss Cora Lee McDermott of Beaumont, daughter of Mr and Mrs John McDermott, is recovering at Cameron Hospital after a Christmas night fireworks accident at Wayside Inn. A Tudor Ford Sedan parked near the bridge became the blast site and the fire spread to the car interior injuring McDermott and Billy Bickett, with McDermott suffering severe burns to face hands and lower body.
The New National Hall opened on Tuesday night December 31 with a large dance. Music was provided by the Moonlight Prowlers from Caldwell. The hall is among the best appointed club houses in the state and is a costly community project.
Milam County Health Seals drive aims for 500.06 total to fund health education. With four fifths subscribed, the committee plans meetings January 5 at 3:00 pm in Cameron to raise final funds.
Horstmann Brothers promote the entirely new Essex Challenger with longer wheelbase, wider bodies, and modern styling. Eight body styles, synchronized production, and a 6 cylinder high compression motor feature advanced lubrication and aluminum pistons for improved smoothness and balance.
D K Hall purchases the Milam County Battery Company from M C Fox Cameron’s oldest service stations. Hall, a long time Cameron grocer, announced the deal in the Cameron Herald after attending a tire convention in Waco. The station will sell Gulf Gasoline Dayton and Star tires and tubes and motor oils. He invites local business support.
Eleven prizes were awarded on Christmas Eve at the New St. Louis Store ending a voting contest begun weeks earlier. Winners include Mary Matula first, Inez Lake second, Willie Good third, Mrs. Lowe fourth, Vera Angel fifth, Ima Graham sixth, Mrs. Sam Houston seventh, Lillie Boecker eighth, Mrs. J. C. Mayfield ninth, Mrs. Barnett tenth and Opal Hendrix eleventh.
The newspaper corrects last week’s account of a car fire driven by Joe Robh works with Miss Cora Lee McDermott and Billie Bickett. A roman candle held by Mr Bickett ignited other fireworks. windows were open and both victims were burned though recovering.
The Christian Church featured sermons I Am Persuaded Better Things of You and Immortality, with a promising evening service. Social events included a Young People party at Mrs. Guy Slocomb home, Dominoes and flinch games followed by sandwiches and punch. A farewell party for Mr. C B Hayes was held with guests, and next Sunday includes Things To Be Achieved at 11 am, with Sunday School at 9 45 am and mid week service Wednesday at 7 15 pm.
Miss Inez Evans stayed a few days during the holidays with Miss Zinn Brooks of Temple.
Ford introduces new body styles for the Model A in colors, stressing no mechanical changes. Mr. York highlights a higher radiator, longer hood, fuller fenders, updated moulding, and lower center of gravity for improved stability and riding quality. The Tudor Sedan, Coupes, and open cars receive the most notable updates.
G W Catchings longtime Rockdale citizen and head of Milam County Mutual Life and Accident Association died in Cameron hospital after a three week flu illness with pneumonia. Funeral at East Cameron Street residence with New City Cemetery interment. Survived by widow four children including son R O Catchings in the insurance business. Rockdale Reporter.
P. R. Dunlap spoke to Cameron Lions Club on Tuesday recounting the Magic Valley of Texas and progress in the Rio Grande Valley. He noted fruit product markets and urged members to prepare two minute talks for next Tuesday to outline a project for 1950.
Miss Minnie Bartholomew home demonstration agent for Milam County releases the 1930 itinerary. Each week lists office days and club visits at Friendship Val Verde Hanover Minerva Bryant Station Maysfield Ben Arnold Jones Prairie Corinth Sharp Duncan Hoyte Gause Milano with an office day on Saturdays and a council meeting on the last Saturday of the month.
Sunday January 5th evening prayer and sermon at seven o clock. Sunday School at nine forty five in the morning.
City Marshal B Slocomb states he will run for re election in the February city primary. He rejected reports of not seeking another term and said his formal announcement will come in the next few days, likely in The Cameron papers. He plans to discuss his candidacy with voters.
Mrs Aloise Tomasek aged 43 died at her Ad Hall home Monday December 30 at 8 30 PM Funeral services were held Tuesday at Saint Monica church with Rev Father Apel officiating Interment in the Catholic cemetery Green Brothers in charge Survived by husband Frank Tomasek and several children Born in Czecho Slovakia she came to the United States 22 years ago
Funeral services for Mrs Addie Gohman 39 were held Tuesday at the family home near Marlow with Green Brothers directing rites Rev Nicholson of Marlow Presbyterian Church conducted the service Interment followed at Burlington cemetery Pallbearers included I H Reynolds Arnold Plocek Jerome Busker Je J Boatright C B Gohman and Lloyd Yuller She died December 30 at 1230 AM and is survived by her husband August Gohman one son and several brothers and sisters
KF S Lesovsky W8S and Tom Lankin returned from Fredericksburg after a several day deer hunt. Lesovsky reports a fine buck the last of the season and shares portions of meat with friends. The Editor acknowledges a generous portion of the meat.
Miss Lois Barber of San Marcos was a guest last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Slocomb.
The Parent-Teacher Association will hold a regular meeting Thursday afternoon January 9 at Yee High library. Miss Ivy Armstrong will discuss Leisure Time Activities with topics The Public Playground and The Story Hour. The association seeks greater parent involvement through a contest to boost membership.
Viola Sustek entertained friends Tuesday afternoon with a tea. Gladys Brady of McCamey was honor guest. Diversions were 42 and other games. Menu included macaroni salad with whipped cream chicken salad sandwiches cake and chocolate. Guests listed include Johnnie Reese Maidie Watson Jane Tyson Henrietta Hefley Laura Belle Hunt Katherine MclIntosh Alice Myra Lee Fanning Katherine Brock Bessie King and Eddie Graham.
Ford announces the 1939 line with a higher narrower radiator smaller wheels and broader sweep in Tudor sedans coupes and open cars. New ultramodern bodies feature rustless steel radiator shells bright headlamps and refined contours while colors expand at no extra cost ahead of dealer showroom displays Tuesday.
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