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Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1934

Page

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Federal Deposit Insurance In Effect For Cameron Banks

Cameron banks announce deposits insured under the new federal plan starting New Year’s Day. All National and Federal Reserve member banks are covered. state banks pass federal exams to qualify. Deposits up to 2500 insured. phased increases set for 1934. Cameron’s First National Bank rises to 333263.40 and Citizens National to 1301268.40, a combined gain of 280533.96. See BANKS on page 4.

Cameron First National Bank Citizens National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Federal Reserve System Milam County United States First National Bank of Cameron

Educational Film At National Hall Friday January 5

Citizens of Czech descent in Cameron and Milam counties are invited to view The Century of Progress film at National Hall on Friday January 5 at 7 30 p m. Exhibitors will film Czech history sites in the county and feature Mayor Anton J Cermak, the Chicago official shot with President Roosevelt in Florida last February. The film is the only moving picture of the Century of Progress features. Also noted are visits by Mrs P O Adams and daughters Elizabeth Adams of Waco and Mrs Louise Daly and daughter Sharon Daly of Houston.

Cameron Milam County Chicago National Hall Anton J. Cermak

George Richards Runs for Cameron City Marshal

George Richards a longtime Cameron resident and former deputy marshal announced his candidacy in the Democratic Primary to be held in February. He vows to use his local experience to serve without fear or favor and plans a broad voters’ canvas seeking active support from friends and the community.

George Richards Cameron 4Te Richards

Luther Roberts Seeks Second Term as Cameron Marshal

Cameron city marshal Luther Roberts announces candidacy for a second term in the upcoming Democratic Primary in February. He cites two years of faithful service and broad community support, thanking Cameron residents for cooperation that aided his initial tenure.

Luther Roberts Cameron Roberts

Lesovsky Hunts Second Buck of Season

Frank Lesovsky, veteran hunter and Llano area insurance agent, has retired with his daughter Frances after a deer hunt. He distributed venison to friends this week, marking his second buck of the season and inspiring Frances who nearly matched her father with a big buck alone in the deer country.

Frank Lesovsky Insurance Agprt Frances Llano Mr. Lesovsky

Cameron Officer Witnesses Looker Execution at Walls

Clarence Booker, 20, Cameron, is executed by electric chair in Huntsville Walls prison for the December 22 1922 murder of Andy Smith a Cameroun grocer. Sheriff Blaylock Luther Roberts and a small party witnessed.

Clarence Booker Cameron Nephro Huntsville Booker Andy Smith Smith Grocery Leonard Blaylock Luther Roberts Huntaville Roberts Leroy Johnson Bertillion Blaylock Joe Richter Pete Kunz Wals Dewey Hunt Dallas

Dunlap Seeks City Secretary Treasurer Nomination

F R Dunlap, manager of John F Grant Lumber Co in Cameron, announces his candidacy for City Secretary and Treasurer in the Democratic Primary set for February. He has nine years in the city and sixteen as a lumber manager with prior experience at Neece Lumber in Teague and Streetman and earlier work in saw mills in East Texas.

Mr. Dunlap John F. Grant Lumber Company Cameron Grant Lumber Company Neece Lumiber Company Teague and Streetman Dunlap Fast Texas Wm. Cameron Company Rockland Dr. 8S W. M. Rice Company

Buckholts native M Million seeks Milam Precinct 1 job

M Million, a Buckholts native living in Cameron, announces candidacy for Milam County Commissioner Precinct 1 pending Democratic Primary. At 27 he is described as a Buckholts business manager with five years at Wm P Carey Co. lumber, and his local ties and experience cited as qualification.

B. M. McMiLlion Bueckholts Milam County Cameron Buckholts Wm. P. Carey Co McMillion

John W. Gore Found Dead Near Home

John W. Gore, 63, died by self inflicted shotgun blast at his Minerva home Tuesday at 9 a m. He had periods of despondency and quarreled with his wife before the tragedy. Inquest by Justice Harris ruled death by his own action. Survived by widow and several children. funeral held Wednesday at the Minerva Methodist church with burial in Minerva cemetery.

John W. Gore Minerva Fie Mre. Gore Kentucky Texas Miam County Mr. Gore Harris Justice of the Peace Rockdale Gore Ehildrwn Virgil Tyore Taylor J. W. Gore Overton Ro Gare Milano Buster Gore Georig Gotthard Washington Walter Herders

Wilkerson Seeks City Tax Collector Post in Primary

Canton native W Thoiney Wilkerson announces candidacy for City Tax Assessor and Collector in Cameron. Supported by friends and family, he praises his hometown loyalty and notes his forebears helped shape local history and that the Cameron Herald was once owned by his maternal grandfather.

W. Thoiney Wilkerson Canton Aynouns Canerennis Cf Tax Assissar Cobvert Pebruary Wilkerson Cameron Willie Wilkerson C.F. Wilkerson Davis Teo Cameron Herald

Newton seeks Milan County Superintendent post in 1934 primary

Guy T. Newton, Milan county native and longtime educator, announces candidacy for Milan County Superintendent of Public Instruction in the July Democratic Primary of 1934. Born in Maysfield, son of the late Rev. J. K. P. Newton, he earned a B A and an M A at the University of Texas, with extensive training toward teaching.

Guy T. Newton Milan County Milam County Maysfield J. K. P. Newton Austin The State University Newton

Jockey Westrope Sets Record With 300 Races in a Year

Jockey Jack Westrope appears unfazed after a remarkable year totaling 300 races, a feat marked by a 300th win at Epsom Downs near Koustias Texas last week, signaling a new career high in speed and endurance.

Jack Westrope Jack Westrope How Epsom Downs Koustias Texas

Joseph seeks reelection as Cameron city secretary treasurer

J C Joseph the Cameron city secretary and treasurer announces his candidacy for another term in the Democratic Primary to be held early February. Supporters praise his long residence here and extensive business and cotton trade experience affirming his qualifications for city government. He will be campaigning with help from friends in Cameron.

J. C. Joseph Cameron Joseph Teresday Avor Joseph

Long Beach Boy Guy Kennon 12 Killed by Drunken Driver

Guy Kennon aged 12, twin of Glen, died after a car struck him at Eighth Street and Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. Witnesses captured the drunken driver. The boy was grandson of N. H. Butts of Cameron. his parents had lived in the county before moving to Long Beach six years ago. Glen Kennon, his twin, was found on the street and sent to be examined.

Guy Kennon Richard Kennon East 10Th Street Long Beach California Eighth Street Pacific Avenue N. H. Butts Cameron Lucille Butts Kennon Glen Guy

Poll Tax Deadline Set for Cameron City and Milam County

Midnight January 31 is the deadline for poll tax payments in both Cameron city and Milam county. Voters are urged to note the date and ensure qualification for the poll tax.

Cameron Milam County

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Minerva Man Federal Bank Deposits Cagney Footniight P. 0. Adams Elizabeth Adams Waco Louise Daly Sharon Daly Houston Cameron New Year's Day Lesovsky Andrew Peyton M. V. Bradshaw Marlin Lee Humphries Negro Porter Rogers FR Dunlap F. R. Dunlap Leq Wilkerson UY Newton
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