Club approves plan to take off trains in Texas
Railroad officials met with a local club to discuss suspending a passenger train between Waco and Rockdale. The plan would cut one daily trip to Cameron while keeping morning and night through service, with a potential through train to Corpus Christi. The line reportedly lost about 20000 dollars last year on the Waco Rockdale run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Waco
Cameron
Yoakum
J. B. McDonald
Mankcer
H. F. Kelly
J. J. Moore
Austin
Harris
Road
Rockdale
Corpus Christi
Cameron Banks In Election Of Bank Officers In Cameron
New year brings officer and director elections at Cameron banks. Texas State Bank and Trust gains E Vogelsany Sr on board to replace the late Frank Mendrick. Other banks list officers and directors with changes. a death in the Mitchell family prompts a Houston trip for Mr. Mitchell and his wife to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Banks
Banks of Cameron
Texas State Bank and Trust Company
E. Vogelsany, Sr
Frank C. Mendrik
First National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Rush A Thomas
Oxsheer Smith
T. Henderson
W. ©. Newton
L. T. Lewis
T. S. Henderson
W. O. Newton
Irvin N. Clary
Vernon Roberts
Miss Jane Caton
Phillip Reid
Cameron State Bank
P. S. Graves
J. C. Tucker
B. J. Matocha
Geo. T. Graves
T. F. Hardy
Geo
T T. Graves
J. P. Lester
The
Barmore
Clinton
T. J. Denson
H. XM. Hefley
W. S. Lamkin
S . McClaren
J. Owens
E. Vogelsang
J. P. Werner
Henry M. Hefley
John S. Owens
J. L. Clinton
A. F. Mitchell
Houston
New Undertaking Firm for Cameron Launched
The Cameron Furniture Company leases the Hefley building formerly occupied by Henne and Meyer hardware to establish a modern undertaker business. J. W. Coleman announces James L. Coleman, now in Rockdale, will head the department. Cameron moves Rockdale stock back and plans top quality improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Furniture Company
Hefley
Henne & Meyer Hardware
J. W. Coleman
James L. Coleman
Rockdale
Cameron
Jail prisoners urge votes for Slocomb and Blaylock
Prisoners in Camer on jailbacking B Slocomb for city marshal and Blaylock for sheriff issue a release praising Slocomb and Blaylock. The letter asks local voters to support their chosen candidates and notes arrests and returns of county offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal
Cameron
B. Slocom
B. Slocomb
Frank Bertelli
Slocomb
Mr. Blayjock
Mr. Blaylock
Charlie Sons
Ford Announces New Models at Cameron Display
Ford Motor Company showcases new sport models during national show week January 9 to 16. Dealers report multi colored paints wire wheels and special equipment on the Ford line while Hefley Motor Company has posters of the featured cars. Local dealers invite public viewings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Hefley Motor Company
Aunt Elizabeth Hefley Dies in Eagle Pace Home
Mrs. Mattie Batte learned Thursday morning of the death of her aunt Mrs. Elizabeth Hefley, who passed away at her daughter’s home in Eagle Pace. She will be buried in Belton beside her husband George Hefley, a pioneer citizen. Also noted are Mrs. G. Kestenbaum and Histia Kestenbaum who left Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Batte
Elizabeth Hefley
Eagle Pace
Belton
George Hefley
Tragic Train Accident in Texas Claims Young Boy
A 9-year-old boy is critically injured when a switch engine derails near Cleveland Texas after a box car accident. His mother donates blood as he fails to recover while his father arrives. The family home at 2308 Sumpter Street becomes a somber scene as doctors battle to save the boy.
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The
Baptist Hospital
Koy
Cleveland
Texas
Runnels
J. . Garrison
Loraine Street
Houston
Valley of Death
State Bank Handles Cotton Planting Seed Sale
J C Tucker of Cameron State Bank in Royce City Rockwall County bought 106 tons of approved cotton seed varieties Mabane Kasch Lone Star and Bennett for bank storage at an oil mill warehouse. He plans to sell to farmers for planting at 1.25 to 1.50 per bushel, culling and bagging now, with high fertility and potential for a good stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Tucker
Cameron State Bank
Royce City
Rockwall County
Lone Star
Bennett
Tucker
Utilities Company Opens New Cameron Office
The Texas Public Utilities Company will move into the Yoe Building in Cameron where Triggs Dry Goods previously occupied space. R. M. Moore and S. R. Richardson visited Cameron this week as the building is being fitted out for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas Public Utilities Company
Triggs Dry Goods Company
R. M. Moore
S. R. Richardson
Merchandise Department of
Dallas
Cameron
Family Relocates to Hearne Cottage After Cameron Move
Vv M Eans formerly of Cameron relocated his family to Hearne this week. They now reside in the cottage recently occupied by Mrs W A Scott, and by Mr and Mrs August Scott and child. The Hearne Deriecerat reports the move and new residence details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vv. M. Eans
Cameron
Hearne
W. A. Scott
August Scott
Hearne Deriecerat
Radio program to broadcast Dallas club entertainment
The publicity committee of a Dallas commercial club plans to arrange a one hour radio broadcast from Dal- station for a club sponsored entertainment program. T. S. Henderson chairs the committee and Dallas News may be asked to provide the airtime if audience response is favorable. J. J. White supported adoption of the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Commercal Club
T. S. Henderson
Dallas News
Stisi
Sana
J. J. White
Heerson
Piallas
Judge Gillis Mourns Uncle G Boone in Nouston
Judge Graham Gillis attended the funeral of his uncle Mr G Boone in Nouston this week. Boone died suddenly from apoplexy. The uncle was a regular visitor in Gillis home and many friends here will regret his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Gillis
G. Boone
Nouston
Boone
Judge Gillis
Cameron State Bank Reports Deposit Increase
Cameron State Bank shows deposits up by about $20,000 since the last statement with deposits totaling $572,183.81. The bank, one of three in Cameron to rise while loans fall, is in good condition and its president T. F. Herdy and cashier Geo. T. Graves are praised for service during difficult conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron State Bank
Cameron
T. F Herdy
Geo. T. Graves
Gulf Refining Debuts No Nox Gasoline in Cameron
Agent W R Hoover announces Gulf Refining Co begins selling No Nox gasoline Thursday in Cameron and territory. The fuel claims to remove carbon knocks from engines, offer high explosive capacity, and boost mileage while preserving the motor. Hoover expects strong auto owner demand after recent delays in shipment due to high demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hoover
Gulf Refining Company
Cameron
Territory
Gulf
The
Herald
Hoover
Houston
Gulf Agency
Cameron Water Co Signs with Radio Corporation of America
The Cameron Water Company through Hayden Lawrence announces a contract with the Radio Corporation of America to represent the firm in Cameron. RCA will supply Radiola radios and accessories, with a complete merchandising setup. Prices range from 20 to 575 dollars and the line includes exclusive cabinet models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Water Company
Hayden Lawrence
Radio Corporation of America
Cameron
R. C. As
Radiola
Water Company
Mr. Lawrence
New York City
High Seas
Continental America
Lawrence
Schiller Family Of Belton Temple Drive Sunday
Mr and Mrs E O Schiller and their children motored to Belton and Temple Sunday afternoon in a family outing with their return noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 0. Schiller
Belton
Temple
Cameron seeks large scale chicken hatchery approval
The Commercial Club in Cameron seeks a large scale chicken hatchery to revive farms and poultry production after the drought. Local chicken raisers and farmers back the plan with support from Peter Produce and Green Produce Companies. A special committee will report at the next meeting with at least one poultry expert in negotiation. R. E. Sharpe may be asked to advise on the hatchery plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Drouth
Peter Produce Company
Green Produce Company
Hatch
R. E. Sharpe
America
Ralph Laird Killed in Goose Creek
Funeral services were held for Ralph Laird 27 killed Monday by deputy A T Hamilton at Goose Creek. Laird died after being shot in the bank lobby. Hamilton faces murder charges that may be reduced to manslaughter. The case involves family ties as Mrs Laird is Hamilton's daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Laird
Goose Creek
A. T. Hamilton
W. H. Garrett
Sharpe
Murry
R. S. Mershal
Jim
Preston
Bob Laird
Cameron
Houston Post-Dispatch
Ralph L. Laird
Horace Soule
Hamilton
Justice of the Peace
R. R. Zierlin
Laird
Brorea
Baytown Hospital
GC. M. Aves
Refuge
Sherief
T. A. Binford
Houston
S. B. Ehrenwerth
Citizens State Bank
W. C. Potter
Jack Hamilton
Mrs C S Money of Milano Reported Masinn
An item notes Mrs C S Monéy of Milano with a brief mention of Masinn in a shortened notice. The fragmentary text provides no further context or details on dates or surrounding events.
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Yours Trey
Jack Sere
J. A. Claxton
Frank Bartek
State Bank Handlins
Milam County
Teo
Gulf Refining CO
Cameron Alto
WIT Radio Corporation
Fried-Hissman Company
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