McGeellen Seeks Milam County Tax Assessor Post
H B McGeellen of Milano world war veteran seeks the Milam County tax assessor job in the July Democratic primary. He previously ran in 1924, winning over 2700 votes, and plans an active canvass to meet every voter. Born in Milam, he served in France and is active in the American Legion while farming near Milano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. McClellen
Milano
Milan County
the Herald
McClellen
Milam County
Mr. McClellen
France
American Legion
Marzini
Texas State and First National Bank Merge in Cameron
The Texas State Bank & Trust Company merges with First National Bank to form a combined institution with over a million dollars in resources. H. M. Hefley becomes active vice president and A. K. Gurecky assistant cashier at the First National Bank, with both men continuing to serve the community. The merger promises improved facilities and unified operations for Cameron and Milam County patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Texas State Bank & Trust Company
First National Bank
H. M. Hefley
A. K. Gurecky
Hefley
Gurecky
First National
Milam County
Texas
Hetley
Building-Loan Assn in Rapid Growth for Cameron
The Cameron Building and Loan Association reports assets of 39 714 98 with 33 120 in first lien real estate mortgages and 38906 51 paid in by members through December 31 1927. President H M Hefley leads active efforts to grow loans and aid local home construction.
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Cameron Building and Loan Association
The
Herald
Cameron
H. M. Hefley
Two Big Dances at Wayside This Week
J D Lewis will supply Friday night music at Wayside for 75 cent admission. His orchestra, one of the best in Texas, attracts many who have not heard them recently. On Saturday Reno Kennedy and his Oleanders of Galveston will play, touted as the souths best negro orchestra with strong singing and harmony. Admission is 1.00.
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J.D. Lewis
J .D. Lewis
Texas
Reno Kennedy
Oleanders
Galveston
South
Correction of bank deposits error in Citizens National Bank figures
An erratum fixes a deposit misstatement from our previous issue. The bank’s total deposits were mis listed as 1 179 792 32 dollars while the correct total is 1 405 729 23 dollars. The error arose from copying the wrong line labeled cash quickly available.
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Citizens National Bank
Scout leaders head to Waco and Austin meetings
J. P. Love F. E. Jackson and L. Van Perkins will attend the district scout executive committee meeting in Waco on Friday. From there Love travels to Austin for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas council session running January 13 through 17.
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J. P. Love
F. E. Jackson
L. van Perkins
Waco
Mr. Love
Austin
Episcopal Diocese of
Chambers for Mayor of Cameron city primary bid
W. W. Chambers is a Cameron candidate for mayor in the February 7 primary. He does not seek office but will serve if elected, with a record as county attorney and a promise of economical, conservative city management with progress. Friends urge votes and support without active campaigning.
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W. W. Chambers
Cameron
Chambers
Officers Elected at First National Bank Meet
A. N. Green serves as president with H. M. Hefley active vice president and Giles L. Arriett re elected active vice president. Fred B. Cable re elected cashier and August K. Gurecky named assistant cashier after bank merger. Directors include Green Hefley Arriett Cheeves McIntosh Middleton Cable Gurecky.
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First National Bank
A. N. Green
H. M. Hefley
Texas State Bank & Trust Company
Giles L.arriett
Fred B. Cable
August K. Gurecky
Hefley
Gurecky
First National
N. Green
M. Hefley
L. Arriett
W. Cheeves
H. McIntosh
A. Middleton
B. Cable
K. Gurecky
Abs’t. Cashier
C. Moody
T. Cashier
S. W. Cheeves
R. H. McIntosh
C. A. Middleton
F. B. Cable
G. L. Avriett
A. K. Gurecky
Baylor violin tutor visits with son at Sapp home
Mr. Anton Navratil a violin instructor at Baylor University and his young son Eugene spent the weekend as guests of Miss Imogene Sapp at the home of her parents Dr and Mrs M C Sapp.
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Anton Navratil
Baylor University
Eugene
Imogene Sapp
M. C. Sapp
Waino Ketonen to defend title against Karhunsaari in Cameron
Waino Ketonen world middleweight champion will defend his title Tuesday night January 17 at the American Legion Hall in Cameron against Henry Karhunsaari former champion. A $500 guarantee was made for Ketonen to come to Cameron. Ringside seats sell for 1.50, other circles 1.00, general admission 0.75, children 0.50. Karhunsaari defeated Gust Pappas last Tuesday and seeks to regain the title Ketonen won in 1913. The match draws heavy local interest and costs. Ketonen's whereabouts are unknown. Karhunsaari trains intensely and is confident of victory.
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Waino Ketonen
American Legion Hall
Henry Karhunsaari
Ketonen
Cameron
H. M. Akers
W. E. Lamb
The
Legion Post
Karhansaari
Gust Pappas
Fort
Demetral and
Pappas
Cowboy Chick
Joe Montana
Texas
Pet Brown
Legion
Massachusetts
Cameron State Bank elects officers for 1928
The Cameron State Bank met this week to elect officers and directors for 1928. T F Hardy was re elected president and George T Graves is vice president and cashier. Other officers named include J C Tucker as vice president E P Lester assistant cashier and B J Matocha assistant cashier. The Burlington State Bank re elected T F Hardy president T J O Neill vice president John P O Neill cashier and R S Laird assistant cashier at its annual stockholders meeting. Buckholts State Bank will hold officer elections next week with no changes expected.
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Cameron State Bank
T. F. Hardy
George T. Graves
Geo. T. Graves
J. C. Tucker
E. P. Lester
T. Cash
B. J. Matocha
T. Cashier
Burlington State Bank
T. J. O'Neill
John P. O'Neill
R. S. Laird
Buckholts State Bank
Rogers Declares Candidacy for Cameron Mayor
Wm. R. Rogers announces his bid for mayor of Cameron. He emphasizes strict law enforcement especially of traffic laws, opposes bonds and tax increases, supports street improvements if desired by voters, and vows an active campaign. Rogers, a former council alderman and street department head, seeks community support.
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Wm. R. Rogers
Cameron
Rogers
Sam
Citizens Bank Names Officers Directors In Texas
Citizens National Bank announced its officers and directors after a Tuesday night election. Oxsheer Smith remains president and W O Newton is active vice president with Irvin N Clary cashier. The bank reports resources of 1 778 737 62 and notes Clary previously worked at North Texas National Bank in Dallas.
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Citizens National Bank
Oxsheer Smith
W. O. Newton
Henderson
Irvin N. Clary
Vernon Roberts
DD. E. Monroe
T. S. Henderson Rush
A. Thomas
Texas
Dallas
North Texas National Bank
Last day for operating old plates set at January 20
January 20 marks the final date cars may be used with 1927 license plates. Cars not registered by then and displaying old plates will be tagged. Highway official Mr. Longly in Cameron urges local officers to enforce the new law as few registrations have been made.
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Longly
Highway Department
Cameron
Holtzclaw enters race for City Marshal post
J E Holtzclaw announces candidacy for City Marshal ahead of the February 7 city primary. A former marshal and Milam County sheriff, he canvasses voters promising strict law enforcement and constant duty, seeking public support to serve the people to the best of his ability.
Poll Tax Payments Lag As Election Year Rises
Records from Roy Law, tax collector, show poll tax receipts well below one quarter of county average. Officials warn delays could overwhelm staff on the last day as this election year drives payments. Pay your poll tax now.
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Roy Law
Slocomb Seeks Reelection For City Marshal Post
B Slocomb city marshal seeks a second term in the upcoming February 7 1928 city primary He pledges to devote his time and ability to faithfully discharge duties and enforce laws He previously served as sheriff's department deputy and has experience in law enforcement He asks citizens across the city for support in his reelection bid
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B. Slocomb
Slocomb
Sloecomb
Ffice
Sheriff's Department
Elgin Welcomes Jennie Wren To Ladies Ready-To-Wear
Mrs Sam Houston and daughter Jennie Wren have moved from Rogers to Elgin where Jennie Wren will manage a ladies ready to wear department in a large store.
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Sam Houston
Jennie Wren
Rogers
Elgin
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HB McGeellen
Texas State
H. M. Hefler and
NEW Organization
Building-Loan Assn
WW. Chambers
al First National Bank
A. N. Green Heads Bank
H. Karhunsaar
Finn
Wormer
Citizens Bank
Highways Department
JE Holtzclaw
J. E. Holtzclaw
Holtzclaw
Hiss
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