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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
4
Public notice records Cameron Texas area mail matter of second class under the 1879 act. Official posting confirms classification and authority for mail handling. Public records indicate compliance with federal postal regulations for periodicals and communications.
Notice lists all resolutions obituaries and notices of public entertainments where admission is charged or funds obtained, charged at regular rates.
The article discusses stabil ity in Cameron bank deposits as evidence of local wealth and financial health. It presents Certificates of Insurance from the two Cameron banks, highlighting public confidence in insured deposits following the Bank Holiday and referencing Roosevelt era reforms.
Walter J. Cummings chairman certifies that First National Bank Cameron Texas is a member bank of the Federal Reserve System and is entitled to deposit insurance under the Temporary FDIC Fund from the present date to July 1 1954. Attest: Walter J. Owens secretary.
A terse legal notice states that the Citizens National Bank in Cameron is made to appear until July 1, 1984, regarding a corporation No 3127. The document names Citizens National Bank, Cameron.
Roberts announces his bid for another two years as marshal after two years in office. He credits city officials and citizens for support and co operation and plans an active voter canvass to secure votes. He asks friends to help and pledges service in return for continued confidence.
The account describes a walk of about twenty feet from the death cell to the chair. Stretcher bearers then removed the first execution victim, identified as Book er, who died for the murder of Cameron Merchant.
McMillion announces candidacy for county office representing Justice Beats 6 and 7. He plans active voter outreach across Buckholts Sandy Ridge Yarrelston North Elm Marak Ben Arnold Burlington and Walker's Creek precincts. He pledges devoted service and thanks supporters.
Booker faced the warden and confessed guilt with a clear, sorrowful statement. He said he had made peace with God and was ready to die. At 12 18 the current was turned on and at 12 26 a physician pronounced him dead. The Cameron party did not witness the electrocution.
Hyatt and the Lynch Davidson Co. at Benford. Mr. Dunlap cites 25 years of clerical study and tabulations of figures as his qualifications. He plans to address city voters before the Primary to seek their votes and support. In Cameron he is active in lumber business and civic projects and is prominent in church work.
Newton, a World War veteran with 15 years of teaching, has held roles in Hondo, Graham, Cameron, Milam County schools, and Yee High School. He served as Cameron Grammar School principal and Yee High principal, with decades of local school experience and strong Legion ties.
Mr Newton plans an active campaign in Milam county to meet voters in Cameron and across each school district. He emphasizes serving with respect to local wishes and avoiding autocratic conduct while pursuing the best possible school district leadership.
Josephfails of the City announces his bid for re-election to the office of secretary and treasurer. A former member of the board of aldermen he cites his close study of city needs and role in managing fiscal affairs to minimize indebtedness and spare property owners heavy taxes. He thanks supporters and appeals for continued public backing.
Kennon brothers were well known long time magazine merchants in Long Beach. In Cameron they were brought to the city hall for police escort at the funeral held Friday December 29. Clifford F. Wallace, 40, driver of the death car, faced murder charges as police detained him.
Ben Cammer Wilkerson, son of the Cameron Sentinel era, is described as honest and upright. He trained in public schools and the University of Texas Civil Engineering, and for 17 years has worked in the family automobile business with Perry Wilkerson. He pledges accurate bookkeeping and honesty to serve the people.
Mr. Wilkerson is making an active effort to meet each voter in hopes to secure their valued support and vote. Any help and influence extended to him will be greatly appreciated.
In early February city primary voters must pay city poll tax and county and state taxes. For July primaries residents must hold city poll tax plus county and state taxes. 1034 is a political year. Early payment is urged. Cars must be registered and taxes paid by January 31 midnight to avoid penalties. Mrs Katherine Robbins and daughter joined by Mrs Leavison and husband returned from East Texas visit.
An old advertisement touts Thedford's Black-Draught as a plant based natural laxative. It claims the remedy stimulates the bowels using active plant compounds from seeds, compares favorably to synthetic cathartics, and offers a children’s pleasant tasting syrup version in 25¢ and 60¢ bottles.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bigbee and children Beryl and Billie returned to Houston New Year Day after visiting his mother Mrs. Lottie Bigbee. Judge Jeff T. Kemp and wife stayed with Wiltz Kemp and family in Houston during the holidays. They also visited Mrs. George Byrom for a Kemp family reunion. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adams of Jackson Mississippi and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Tucker of Dallas.
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