Cameron Pastor Faces Heresy Charge Trial Threat
The Cameron pastor H G Kenney reports a pending Presbyterian grand jury decision in Temple on January 8. He vows an open public trial if charges are brought, defends his sermons as true and modern, and has received hundreds of supportive letters from across the United States, including from Philadelphia and Texas.
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United States
Cameron
Texas
H. G. Kenney
First Presbyterian Church
Temple
Kenney
Dr. Servitus
Ann Pennington
Houston
Mr. Kenney
My Kenney
Letter Support for Rev H G Kenney in Cameron Texas
A 1929 Beaumont Texas document shows a letter to Rev H G Kenney of First Presbyterian Church Cameron Texas praising his right to express his views. The writer, a stranger, offers help if Presbyterians reject him and suggests Congregationalists might welcome him. Ends noting continuation on page 6.
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Provident Building and Loan Association
Beaumont
Texas
H. G. Kenney
First Presbyterian Church
Cameron
Kenney
Congregationalists
Venison Supper Planned for Commercial Club
Off icers and directors of Cameron s Commercial Club will attend the annual venison supper at the Newport Cafe. F S Lesovsky and A E Smith, proprietor, host the event after the regular club meeting. Lesovsky recently returned from Batesville near the Mexican border with a nine point buck, to be shared among attendees.
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Commercial Club
Newport Cafe
F. S. Lesovsky
A. E. Smith
Lesovsky
Batesville
Cameron
Uncle Ballie Fifer 15 Buried Near Hanover
Obituary notices Uncle Ballie Fifer aged about 76 died December 28 1928 at Cox's Providence near Hanover after a long life as a slave who fathered 19 children and left over 100 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Cox's Providence Methodist church with 700 attendees. He was born in North Carolina in 1852 and freed after the war. He lived on a farm at Cox's Providence and served as a local preacher for Cox's Providence Methodist church.
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Ballie Fifer
Cox's Providence
Hanover
Cox’s Providence
McDonald
Holloway
Green Bros
Cameron
Ballie
North Carolina
J. T. l Houston
Andrew Houston
Wilmington
Young
J. T. Houston
Houstons
Texas
Houston
Lizzie Wilson
Cox's
Providence
Uncle Ballie
South
Gohmerts Host Parents of Cameron and Brookshire
Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Gohmert entertained their guests last week. The visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gohmert of C and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Buller of Brookshire. Mrs Buller stayed in Cameron for an extended visit.
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L. F. Gohmert
Louis Gohmert
G. W. Buller
Brookshire
Cyrus Miller Returns Home From Fort Worth Holiday Visit
Cyrus Miller came home Tuesday from Fort Worth where he spent the holidays visiting relatives.
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Cyrus Miller
Fort Worth
Wildcat well near Thorndale eyes Edwards lime oil boom
Chas. McDermott shipped oil from the Thorndale area showing high gravity oil from the Edwards lime. The 1900 foot well, two miles from the hot sulphur well, resumes drilling with casing en route. If proven, Milam County could see the most active oil era yet, keyed to Mahali’s venture and Mahali royalty contracts.
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Chas. McDermott
Cameron
Edwards
Texas
Thorndale
Milam County
Near Quarter Billion Insurance In Force By Southwestern Life
The Cameron Herald prints Southwestern Life's annual statement marking 25 years serving Texas. In Cameron, agent Brogdon touts gross in force from 50 million to nearly 250 million over ten years, noting Texas-only growth and top in-force status. He praises local service and loyalty to Texas policyholders.
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Southwestern Life Review
Brogdon
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
State of Texas
Cameron Herald
Dallas
Southwestern
Cameron
Texas
Southwestern Life
Pape
Veterans take oath as county officials in formal ceremony
Public officials across the county posted bonds and swore the oath Monday. Veterans D R Criswell and B R Mauldin in Precinct 6 joined newer appointees such as J A Ely and J W Partridge at Gause, with many taking oath to succeed or continue in office. Father and son W Moe and R W Krause also sworn in.
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D. R. Criswell
Criswell
Mauldin
Robinson
Buckholts
B. R. Mauldin
Judge Ralston
Ed F. English
Justice of Peace
Ralston
Cameron
W. Moe
Burlington
R. W. Krause
J. A. Ely
Gause
J. W. Partridge
O. C. Nolte
Ben Arnold
C. A. Booker
J. T. Thweatt
Justite of Peace
Maysfield
J. W. Brown
Miss Loring Beard Struck by Santa Fe Train at Milano
Miss Loring Beard an 18 year old Milano school teacher was seriously injured when her car was struck by Santa Fe No. 5 train while crossing the tracks. She was thrown against the windshield of a Chevrolet Coach, suffered facial neck and chest injuries, and was taken to Cameron hospital.
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Miss Loring
Santa Fe
Milano
Miss Beard
Cameron Hospital
Yee High School
Cameron
J. S.beard
Sensation Is Verdict Of The New Essex Six
Crowds at the Tire Store last Saturday approved the New Essex Super Six in Cameron showcasing four models. Voters praised its features and Horstmann Brothers anticipate unprecedented demand as the car meets all prior expectations.
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Cameron
Horstmann Brothers
Woman Wrestler to Headline Rockdale Card Friday Night
Teddy Meyers from San Benito at 165 pounds will face Young Zbyazko of Rockdale in the Legion card this Friday night January 4. The event features the first woman wrestler on a mat card in the area. Main event pairs Henry Karhansaari and Pete Brosky of Chicago after extensive conditioning.
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Teddy Meyers
San Benito
Young Zbyazko
Rockdale
Legion
Henry Karhansaari
Pete Brosky
Chicago
Illinois
New Chevrolet Six Draws Big Crowd At Debut
The Cole man Chevrolet Company showcased the New Chevrolet Six last Saturday to favorable impressions and many orders. The motor drew Buick comparisons while finish and overall appeal earned genuine admiration. Mr Coleman reported a large order backlog and hopes to fulfill it soon.
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Coleman Chevrolet Company
Buick
Coleman
Cameron Pastor Defends Position in Church Inquiry
Rev H F G Kenney of Cameron faces heresy allegations as Central Texas Presbytery plans an adjourned session in Temple on Jan 8. Kenney says he did not seek publicity and supports a public trial if one is held, rejecting implied motives behind the inquiry.
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Temple Telegram
Hf. G. Kenney
First Presbyterian Church
Cameron
Kenney
Telegram
Asker
Asham
St Cemer'a
Houston
Central Texas Presbytery
Temple
Bell System Cuts Day Rate Across Distances
Southwestern Bell announces February 1 rate reductions on day long distance calls between 130 and 1500 miles, cutting 5 to 25 cents per call with equivalent person to person savings. Evening and night rates unchanged. Nationwide saving projected at over 5 million annually for Bell operating companies in the southwest region.
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St. Louis
E. D. Nims
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Bell
Southwestern
Misson
Arkins
Kansas
Oklahoma
Bell Min
Jin
Bell System
Mrs Kirby Boles 45 Dies in Cameron Typhoid Illness
Mrs Kirby Boles 45 of Cameron dies at Cameron Hospital December 28 1928 after a long typhoid illness. She was chief operator of the Cameron telephone system member of First Baptist church and charter member of the Business and Professional Women's Club. Funeral held December 29 at the First Baptist Church with E S Hutcherson pastor.
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Kirby Boles
Cameron Hospital
Boles
Milam County
First Baptist Church of
Cameron
Cameron Telephone System
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Laura Williamson
Susie Sloan
Eugene Whitley
Robstown
D. M. Henderson
Kennedy
Bert McRee
Trent
Fannie Norman
Thorndale
Jim Williamson
Merkel
William Sloane
Nelta Sloane
First Baptist Church
E.S. Hutcherson
Jesus
Laura Wiliams
Virate
Ople
Green Brottra
Henry Sapp
Chopin
The Family Upstairs Comedy at Yee High School Auditorium
Noah Beilharz stars as Pa Heller in The Family Upstairs a Tuesday night comedy at the Yee high school auditorium Cameron hosted by the Business and Professional Women's Club The program notes the show has toured major amusements centers and aims to please Cameron residents January 8
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Noah Beilharz
Pa Heller
Yee High School
Cameron
Methodist Church Sunday Services All Usual
All services at the Methodist church will proceed as normal this Sunday. Members are urged to attend if able and to inform the pastor of any parishioners needing visits due to illness. The pastor plans to visit those he has heard about and asks for more information on those who deserve a visit.
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House of Worship
Pasor
Pede
Gunns Visit Texans as Miss Cornelia Falls Ill
Mmory Gunn of Texas University and Miss Cornelia Gunn of Baylor College spent holidays with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gunn. Miss Cornelia was ill during the visit with influenza symptoms.
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Mmory Gunn
Texas University
Cornelia Gunn
Baylor College
Dan Gunn
Corla
Mrs Ray Burke Reported Ill at Home on Twenty Third Street
A notice states Mrs. Ray Burke is reported ill at her residence on Twenty third Street.
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Ray Burke
Twenty-third Street
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