Cameron Banks Hopes For Charitable Fund Drive
Citizens file for a Cameron state bank charter with H M Hefley and J L Clinton to lead. The drive aims to raise 1000 for Associated Charities in 1924, with committees set to district the city and begin January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
First National Bank
Fan's
J. B. White
W. G. Gillis
W. O. Triggs
B. F. Bonds
J. C. Tucker
G. C. White
Chas. W. Price
Walter F. Sharpe
J. G. West
C. R. Phillips
Cora Cammer
H. M. Hefley
Wm. M. Cobb
City Council Adjourns To January 7 With Paving Plans
City Council adjourned until Monday night January 7 after a short session. The next meeting will canvass bond election results and consider an ordinance requiring water customers in the paving area to connect to the main. Estimated $20 per connection. bids to be sought. Paving and storm sewer work underway for 33 blocks including the Santa Fe station. further street paving contingent on property owner participation.
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Webb
Mercantile
Santa Fe
Sap Depot
Baptist Laymen Plan Big Banquet With Texas Official
Baptist church laymen meet this week to plan a banquet on January 18. Dr. F S Groner, secretary of the executive board for the Baptist Convention of Texas, will deliver the principal address. The committee hopes to report on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
FE. S. Hutcherson
F. S. Groner
The
Baptist Convention of Texas
Miss Gladys Watson Expected Home After Holidays
Miss Gladys Watson, who spent the holidays in New York, is expected home the last of the week.
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Gladys. Watson
New York
Card Of Thanks To My Friends
The writer thanks friends and patrons for seven years of barber business and announces a new partnership with Lee R. Clare at the Hefley building on Main Street offering cleaning pressing and gent’s furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee R. Clare
Hefley
Main Street
Local business relocations update on January first
W A Morrison moves his law office from Reno building to Denson building over Star Barber Shop. Dr A B Guinn Chiropractor moves into Morrison’s vacated rooms. Chambers Wallace Gillis relocate from Moore building to second floor of Lawrence building on Central Ave. Miss Lalla Meyers reorganizes her Millinery store and Beauty Parlor to improve appearance and comfort.
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W. A. Morrison
Reno
Denson
Star
A. B. Guinn
Morrison
Chambers, Wallace& Gillis
Moore Building
Lawrence Building
Central Ave
Lalla Meyers
Denson Family Guests Visit Ben Arnold Home
Drs John and Tom Denson and J. Denson with Mr and Mrs Joe Denson were guests of Dr and Mrs W H Denson of Ben Arnold Sunday. Miss Velma Newton of Houston stayed with Miss Margie Reed McCown over the holidays.
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John
Tom Denson
J. Denson
Joe Denson
W. H. Denson
Ben Arnold
Velma Newton
Houston
Margie Reed McCown
Owsley Way Considers U S Senate Bid Amid Texas Race
Col Alvin Owsley former national commander of the American Legion hints at entering Texas politics if Mayfield is unseated and the race opens. He notes contingencies could bring him to the senate seat while outlining a new Dallas firm Burgess Owsley Storey and Stewart.
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Mayfield
Texas
Senate
Washington
George E. B. Peddy
Houston
Earle B. Mayfield
United States Senate
Alvin Owsley
Legmon
Col. Owsley
W. P. Hobby
Storey
Pat M. Neff
City to Build Sidewalks in Parks Expansion Plan
The city considers constructing sidewalks around two parks with an estimated cost. Officials plan to advance park improvements and seek cooperation from the Civic League. They also aim to plant trees and launch a civic program to elevate the park’s status in coming years.
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Civic League
Strouds Move to New Texarkana Farm
Mr and Mrs J P Stroud left Tuesday for Vivins near Texarkana where they have bought a farm and will make their home.
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J. P. Stroud
Vivins
Texarkana
Irvin Cobb Not Found by Texas Game Warden
New York writer Irvin S. Cobb named in a Texas war rant for license violations is not believed to be in Texas. Friends say Cobb has been in New York for two weeks and was not in Texas when officers expected to serve the warrant. The complaint alleges Cobb used the name Davis to obtain a hunting license and bought a $2 resident license rather than a $15 nonresident license.
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Houston
Irvin S. Cobb
New York
Texas
Cobb
Aransas Pass
Davis
Chevrolet Theme Contest Attracts Attention
The White House Motor Company of Cameron invites all school children to submit 1500 word essays on Economical Transportation and How Chevrolet Fills the Demand. Six prizes from $40 downward will be awarded by judges on February 15, with high school students especially urged to enter.
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White House Motor Company
Cameron
Chevrolet
Major Gardner Found Dead at Fort Sam Houston
Maj A R Gardner executive officer of the Fourth Field Artillery at Fort Sam Houston was found dead in his room at the Regimental Officers Club. An automatic .45 pistol lay nearby with one cartridge fired. He had been shot in the head and was dressed in civilian clothes. No witnesses. A board investigates. Gardner from Colorado Springs was a World War veteran who once held the rank of lieutenant colonel.
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San Antonio
A. R. Gardner
Fourth Field Artillery
Fort Sam Houston
Gardner
Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado National Guard
Card of Thanks Pays Tribute to Bozeman Family
Expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and death of their children. Sends blessing to Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bozeman from grieving family.
Mrs. A. C. Woodruff Visits Gause Shopper
Mrs. A. C. Woodruff of Gause was in town shopping on Saturday.
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A. C. Woodruff of
Gause
Pay Your Poll Tax in Milam County 1924
The notice urges payment of poll tax for 1924 to voice participation in county and Texas government. It warns the last day is January 31, 1924 and urges paying earlier. Elections are scheduled from city to national in 1924 with city in February and July elections.
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Milam County
Texas
Hefley Motor Company Sets Local Sales Record
The Hubert Hefley Motor Company, Cameron Ford dealer, reports 32 cars sold from December 10 to December 20, the highest in its class and greater than agencies in higher distribution tiers. Cameron lies in Ford’s Houston territory with classifications ranging up to 500 cars.
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Cameron
Hubert Hefley Motor Company
Ford Automobile
Ford Motor Company
Houston
Governor Smith Urges Congress to Alter Volstead Act
Albany Jan 2 Governor Smith’s message to new legislature urges New York to memorialize Congress by resolution to modify the Volstead act. He calls for support of light wines and beer under strict 1920 enactment limits and notes state laws shaping enforcement remain federal responsibility.
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Albany
N. Y
Smith
New York
Congress
Miss Chatham Heads South On Two Week Vacation
Miss Logia Chatham head of the millinery and ready to wear department at Louie S&S Fierce Dry Goods leaves Sunday for Saint Louis with sisters and friends for a two week vacation. She will visit markets for option buying and expects to return to Cameron by February 15 with a line of spring goods.
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Logia Chatham
Louie S&s
Saint Lowis
Cameron
New Home Rising on North Travis Greer Lot
A. R. O Neal, owner of the old Greer property on North Travis, is directing carpenters this week to erect a new home. With good weather it should be ready for occupancy in a few weeks, enhancing the block’s appearance. O Neal moved from H Moyte in the early fall.
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A. R. O’neal
North Travis
Greer
Oneal
Hmoyte
Fort Worth Writ Covers Steve Lewis and Associates
In Cameron and Williamson counties police pursue Steve Lewis and two companions amid burglary and prison records. Star and Otter allegedly fled. Lewis claimed professional gambler ties and recent release, with authorities seeking recent offenses and potential near-term trials.
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Lewis
Came
Williamson County
Dean
Cameron
Man Star
Star Brothers
Walton
Oklahoma
Tailors to open gent's furnishings in Cameron
Leo R. Clore of Quality tailors will open a gent's furnishing shop in the Hefley building on Main Street Cameron. The new venture comes after both men have distinct experience in tailoring and barbering and marks a complete building project now nearing readiness.
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Leo R. Clore
Quality
Herald
Marshall
Cameron
Miss Meyers Prepares Spring Stock After Market Trip
Miss Lalla Meyers will depart next week for eastern markets and spend weeks studying late spring styles. She will return with a well selected stock and her shop, currently under repairs, will reopen as a practically new store in the spring.
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Lalla Meyers
Dr Guinn Relocates Practice to Reno Building
Dr Guinn moves from Star Products to the Palace of Sweeta building occupying offices previously used by W A Morri and Dr G B Taylor. The change reflects growing patient demand and expanded business over the past two years.
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A. B. Guinn
Star Products
Palace of Sweeta
W. A. Morrion
Atronery
G. B. Taylor
Guinn
Correction on bond election results in Herald report
The Herald corrects the figures from the previous issue. Sewage disposal plant bonds had 116 votes against, 140 total, yielding a 63 vote margin. School bonds totals show 140 against, with a 15 vote margin in favor or against as noted.
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the Herald
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Giy
Austin
H. M. Heffey
J. L. Clinton
Banking Commission
Owsley Way
U. S
Irvin Cobb
Major
Pistol
H. A. Bozeman
Hefley Motor Company
AL Ameth
Miss
Chatham
Steve Lewis
Fort Worth
Companions
Law
Otter
Rogers
N. O
Fort War
Dennis
Ers
Lee Clore
Marshall Mode
GENTS
Miss Meyers
Markes
DR. Guinn
Reno Bldg
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