Championship bout set as Ketonen faces Karhansaari in Cameron
Waino Ketonen accepts a match with Henry Karhansaari of Cameron if Ketonen defeats Gust Pappas, the Greek champion, for a world title bout scheduled January 17 at the American Legion hall. Ketonen’s belt, valued at 2500, stands as the prize. Karhansaari vows to win. Extra seating and crowd control planned. fans from afar expected.
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Waino Ketonen
Henry Karhansaari
Cameron
Gust Pappas
American Legion Hall
Ketonen
Karhansaari
Texas
Pet Brown
Fort Worth
Tex Rickard
Henry Kathansaari
Harry Demetral
American Legion
Cowboy Chick
the Finn
Bartlett
Buick Dealer Now In Flint To Visit Buick Factory
A. E. Schiller of the Schiller Motor Company is in Flint Michigan to visit the Buick factory and will drive a new Buick back to Cameron. Mrs. Schiller received a telegram from Mr. Schiller Monday reporting cold weather and heavy snow in St. Louis. He plans to visit Ohio before heading to Flint and expects a large Buick car sale this year.
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A. E. Schiller
The
Schiller Motor Company
Flint
Michigan
Buick
Cameron
Hunters Return From Mason County Deer Trip
Judge Jeff T Kemp and fellow hunters J D Dobbins W S Lamkin Bismark Horstmann Jinx Denson and IF S Lesovsky returned from Mason county after a multi day deer hunt. No venison was served to Cameron friends and a tale of wild turkeys accompanies the return. The party reportedly saw hundreds of does but did not bag a legal buck.
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Jeff T. Kemp
J. D. Dobbins
W. S. Lamkin
Bismark Horstmann
Jinx Denson
IF. S. Lesovsky
Mason County
Cameron
Mrs Maples Dies in Car Crash After Husband’s Death
Funeral for Mrs J T Maples of Belmena and Cameron area held at Walker's Creek church on Saturday. She was 52, survived by six children and 15 grandchildren. Earlier, her husband died six months ago in a shotgun hunting accident. Witnesses say she stepped from behind her car into an approaching vehicle driven by C H Rutland.
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J. T. Maples
Walker’s Creek
Odell Jamison
Waco
Mary Lavonia Maples
Cameron
Grant
Rogers
Jim Terry
Washington
Maples
Belmena
C. H. Rutland
Cameron Hospital
Rutland
Cameron Banks Prosperity Shown In Local Bank Statements
The Herald reports four Cameron banks show deposits totaling over 2.5 million dollars. Citizens National Bank leads with 1,179,792.32, First National 628,519.47, Cameron State Bank 569,081.68, and Texas State Bank and Trust Company 308,864.15. The issue highlights Cameron’s overall financial health and prosperity.
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Cameron
Herald
Citizens National Bank
First National
Cameron State Bank
Texas State Bank and Trust Company
Cameron Banks
City Council Meets Tuesday Afternoon
Mayor Judd Davis confirms retirement from office after four years to devote full time to Milam County Hardware Company. Alderman J B White also will not seek re election. Officials undecided on their plans. Salaries for the year fixed. Cemetery matter referred back to committee. Fire protection study for local theaters completed and committee discharged.
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Judd Davis
Himeelf
Davis
Milam County Hardware Company
J. B. White
New Chevrolet Here Attracts Many To Local Show Rooms
The Coleman Chevrolet Company displays the new Chevrolet drawing many visitors to the show rooms. The model is praised in broad terms with price reductions and improvements noted. Sold cars remain on display for several days before new shipments arrive.
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New Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Coleman Chevrolet Company
Herald
New Essex Car Highlights At Tire Store Display
Horstmann Brothers announce in this issue that the new Essex car with a reduced price and improvements is on display at the Tire Store. Read the Herald special announcements to learn of the new features and the price.
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Essex
Horstmann Brothers
Herald
Remarkable 103 Year Old Alabama Woman Remains Active
Catherine King of Alabama, born 1825 in Bibb County, alive at 103, maintains independence and daily routines. She was married to Thomas Jefferson King long before the Civil War and is aunt to Mrs. J H DuBois of Cameron. Her stories cover Alabama pioneer days and family correspondence continues.
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Cameron
King
J. H. DuBois
Alabama
DuBois
Catherine King
J. W. Thomas
Jones, Ala
Mrs. King
Bibb County
David Kersh
Illinois
Thomas Jefferson King
Sandy Creek
Thomas
Hubert Hefley Expects Early Ford Car Shipment
Hubert Hefley anticipates an upcoming delivery of new Ford cars amid an entire plant overhaul. Enthusiasm marked the recent first showing of the new model here as production adjustments required time.
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Hubert Hefley
Ford
Miss Willyne Hyde Holiday Visit in Brownwood
Miss Willyne Hyde spent the holiday season with relatives in Brownwood, enjoying time with family and friends away from home.
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Willyne Hyde
Brownwood
Committee on Gas for Cameron County Seeks Signups
Consumers for gas in Cameron will be sought by petitions in the hands of committeemen in the coming days. Giles L. Arriett chairs the effort, having led preliminary work. A Tuesday morning meeting set plans, with canvass aimed for January. If delayed, intensive outreach will compensate as the committee begins. The club expects Cameron will sign up for gas.
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Cameron
Giles L. Arriett
Arriett
Commercial Club
Mat Stars Train For Championship Chance
Wrestlers prepare for a key Tuesday night match January 10 as Henry Karhansaari of Cameron pursues form for the worlds championship. Gust Pappas, the Greek champion, trains in Fort Worth and plans to travel to Cameron for the showdown with the Finn.
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Henry Karhansaari
Cameron
Gust Pappas
Fort Worth
Ben Arnold State Bank Is Liquidated
The Ben Arnold State Bank has been discontinued as announced by president A. N. Green. The affairs are being liquidated with depositors paid in cash, Milam County begins the new year with one less bank in the area.
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Ben Arnold State Bank
A. N. Green
Milam County
Yeu
Choir Sings Portrait of Christ in Song at Cameron Church
The First Methodist church of Cameron presented cantata A Portrait of Christ in Song Sunday night at 7 30 o clock. Director Mrs S Peyton and organist Mrs J L Clinton led a large crowd despite cold weather.
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First Methodist Church of
Cameron
Christ
S. Peyton
J. L. Clinton
Chevrolet Salesmen Win Prizes in Cameron Dealer Sales
Chevrolet salesmen at Coleman Chevrolet in Cameron won prizes for top car sales led by Joe Casey. The top finishers received items including a magazine stand, a diamond ring, and a 15 jewel white gold watch, with all three also earning Elgin wrist watches for used-car sales.
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Chevrolet
Coleman Chevrolet Company
Joe Casey
John Muse
Jake Richards
Elgin
Chevrolet Company
Dodge Victory Six program attracts crowds and stars
The Sapp Motor Company showcases the new six cylinder Victory Six with visitors over two days. Will Rogers, Al Jolson, Paul Whiteman, and Fred Stone with Dorothy broadcast from multiple cities, directed by Will Rogers as toastmaster. Wilbur of Dodge Brothers gave a short talk. The program claims to be the largest and most expensive radio program attempted in America, about 41,000 dollars for four minutes.
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Victory Dodge
Sapp Motor Company
Will Rogers
al Jolson
Paul Whiteman
Fred Stone
Dorothy
Cameron
Rogers
Beverly Hills
Jolson
New Orleans
New York
Chicago
Mr. Wilbur
Dodge Brothers
America
Stidham Store at Jones Prairie Robbed Last Night
Sheriff Blaylock and Deputy Gay Pope investigated the Jones Prairie theft of about $300 in merchandise from the T. IB. Stidham store with no arrests yet. Earlier, BE. Slocomb and Deputy Guy Pope arrested a man for stealing shoes from the J. P. Werner store on Wednesday.
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Stidham
Jones Prairie
Blaylock
Gay Pope
T. IB. Stidham
BE. Slocomb
Guy Pope
J. P. Werner
Cameron Ice and Cold Storage Keeps Local Control
The Cameron Ice and Cold Storage Company remains under local control as C. W. Lawrence and son Hayden purchase the Henderson interest. The local firm will continue to manufacture and sell ice in Cameron, per this Herald notice.
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Cameron Water Company
Texas Water Company
Herald
Cameron
Cameron Ice and Cold Storage Company
C. W. Lawrence
Hayden
Henderson
Scott Store Moves to New Building with Expanded Merchandise
The Scott store relocates from the Sampson building to the former Miles Arriett grocery site. Mr. Scott plans to offer a wider variety of merchandise.
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Mr. Scott
Sampson
Miles Arriett Grocery Store
Tax collectors Roy Law and Eber Flinn tour Rockdale
Roy Law and Eber Flinn, tax collectors, spent Friday and Saturday collecting taxes in Rockdale and reported that collections were fine.
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Roy Law
Eber Flinn
Rockdale
Mighty Finn Dominates Greek in Cameron Wrestling Show
In Cameron the Mighty Finn Demetral defeated Henry Karhunsaari with two falls, tearing into the Greek challenger as crowds cheered. The bout advances plans for matches with Greek champion Gust Pappas and Waino Ketonen, with Ketonen set to defend the middleweight crown on January 17.
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Cameron
Gust Pappas
Waino Ketonen
Ketonen
Legion
Henry Karhunsaari
Karhunsaari
Pappas
Finn
Demetras
Dallas
Joe Montana
Demetral
McElwrath
Wilkerson Brothers Slash Whippet Prices in Ad
Cameron firm cuts Whippet price from 90 to 200 dollars with immediate delivery. Advertisement urges prospective buyers to read the special notice in the Herald and notes a Toledo story detailing the new car.
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Wilkerson Brothers
Cameron
The
Herald
Toledo
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