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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
8
Grand jury indicted J W Gunter and G B Taylor for cattle theft with district court hearing set for Monday in Cameron delayed. Milano resident M J Pierce visited Cameron. W C Smitherman ex‑Milan resident now in Franklin also came for business. Various locals stopped in Cameron for visits.
R. A. Griswold of Yarrellton transacted business in Cameron Monday morning.
W R Sharp of Cavilla visited Cameron on Saturday afternoon for business.
Jim Shuffield, formerly a Milam county resident now living in Brady, visited Cameron Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Coward and Jesse Coward Jr of Bryan visited Cameron. The Cowards are former Cameron citizens with many friends who cheer their return.
Mrs Leona Ulbricht of San Marcos spent the weekend in Cameron. She was formerly with the Farm Security Administration in Cameron and was recently transferred to San Marcos.
Pendora Francis will work temporarily in Cameron with the Farm Security Administration and reside with her aunt Mrs. W. H. Henley during the assignment.
Si Short, longtime Marlow resident, visited Cameron on Saturday and paid his subscription to the Herald for another year.
Herbert Thweatt of Maysfield was taken to a Temple hospital early Saturday for an operation. W. F. lams of Milano transacted business in Cameron Friday. Mrs. Steve Marak Jr hosted the Forty two Leisure Club Thursday with all members present. Mrs. L. F. Slama won high score, Mrs. Henry Dryer received the traveling prize, and Mrs. Leo Stecher had low score. Cherry pie with whipped cream and coffee were served.
The grand jury has indicted J. W. Gunter and G. S. Taylor for cattle theft. The case will be heard in district court here on Monday.
Joe Zubicek and his daughter Evelyn of Yarrelston spent Saturday as Cameron visitors, according to local observance records.
Mr and Mrs Jim Mitcham and family become Cameron's newest citizens after moving from Buckholts where he ran an insurance business and farmed locally. They reside at 110 East 9th Street in the former Maurice Grove house.
H. W. Massengale of Maysfield visited Cameron on Saturday to renew his Herald subscription, confirming local reader engagement.
Mrs Estell Hinton resumes duties at a local variety store following a two week absence due to illness.
Parma Radio Service advises customers to upgrade with Philco tubes for improved radio reception and reliability. The note highlights availability of Philco components and service options at the shop.
Judge Jeff T Kemp spent Saturday visiting Austin on a business trip meeting local officials and observing civic events. The visit highlighted community ties and regional judicial outreach.
Mrs C N Payne a nurse and office assistant for Dr T Leland Denson of Cameron will take a week long vacation starting next Monday Her absence prompts Mrs Ralph Keepf to assist in the doctor’s office and during the period she hopes to move into a new home in the Salem community
Miss Nelta Dierr will spend the weekend in Houston, taking in events and visiting local spots during a short stay.
Miss Mable Armstrong will spend the weekend in Tracy as a guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Armstrong.
Philco radios tubes and batteries now in stock with full assortment available. Local store offers complete line of Philco products and replacement parts for old and new models.
Milam county school bus driver Wess Young traveled to Cameron Saturday morning to conduct business at the office of the county superintendent.
Mrs Alma P Miller linked with the National Youth Administration in Cameron as assistant supervisor at the recently opened girls resident center left Cameron Sunday for Giddings where she will supervise a center.
M. C. Canady of Calvert traveled to Cameron on a business visit Saturday afternoon, meeting local contacts and handling ongoing Cameron trade matters.
Mr and Mrs F G Blake and Mr and Mrs W F Paden attended the annual Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce banquet held in the dining hall at A and M College on Thursday night.
Mr and Mrs J F Brown welcomed Mr and Mrs R L Brown and children Dorris and Bettie Ann and Mrs Frank Brown with her daughter Jane of Houston for a social visit.
Mr and Mrs Roger Neblets of Waco were recent guests in the home of Judge and Mrs Jeff T Kemp during a social visit.
Harvie Yee NYA Area Supervisor toured Caldwell on Monday during the opening of a new resident center. The event marks a milestone for local housing services with Yee observing and engaging with staff and residents.
Mrs. Ed Jurca is critically ill. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Glaser and daughters of the Salem community visited his brother, H. F. Glaser and family on Wednesday evening of last week.
Miss Virginia McKinney spent the weekend with her parents at Jones Prairie, where the family enjoyed a quiet visit and time together on the Kansas prairie estate.
Alfred Barta of Buckholts Rt 2 visited Cameron on Saturday and became a new Herald subscriber during the trip.
J. H. Starnes of Burlington Rt. 1 transacted business in Cameron on Saturday and will read the Herald another year.
Miss Martha Frances Brogdon spends the weekend in Waco visiting Miss Maxine Akers.
R A Kitzler of Cameron Rt 3 took a business trip to Cameron Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Evans and Gus Evans Jr. visited Holland for a weekend as guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stafford.
Mr and Mrs Willard Chapman and Mrs George Chapman of San Gabriel were early morning visitors in Cameron. John Fenton Thomas of Waco spent Sunday in Cameron visiting friends. Thomas, formerly with Texas Power and Light in Cameron, now resides in Waco. Accompanying him was Miss Frances Terry of Waco visiting Cameron relatives. Mrs Bernie Kossibiel of Beeville is ill with diphtheria at her parents home in Yarrellton. Bennie Kossbiel Jr accompanies her. friends wish a swift recovery.
Richard Henderson, a Black man, is jailed in Milam County after an arrest in Thorndale. Deputy Sheriff Clarence McCall reports Henderson will face charges.
Will Unasch traveled to Cameron on Friday for a business trip. He met local officials and discussed opportunities for expansion and partnership with Cameron firms.
Louis Svetlik and John Svetlik of Buckholts visited Cameron on Friday to conduct business with local firms and networks.
Miss Clyde Conoly a Branchville school teacher conducted business at the county superintendent’s office on Friday. The Training Union First Baptist Church junior-adult division met at Mrs. Paul Massey’s home for its monthly session. Yarretton School principal G D Reat visited Cameron on Wednesday for official business.
Mrs John Jeter of Cameron on vacation in Temple guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Morris Miss Vivian Whites visiting in the store during her absence Whites is a business administration student at Texas University and will return to Austin in February to resume her studies
Mrs Edith Thompson Jones reports a weekend stay at the Cameron ranch near Austin while W W Markham shows rapid improvement from severe burns sustained in a blast two weeks ago He is expected to return home from the hospital soon as recovery continues and friends express relief.
Miss Marianna W. Jessen of the district superior nursery school in Austin was honored Thursday for her contributions to early childhood education. The ceremony highlighted her program and community impact.
The Yoemen, coached by Punk Bennet, beat Franklin 26 to 17 to extend a week’s scoring spree and revive county title hopes. Franklin narrowed the gap in the third quarter before the Yoemen pulled away, while Cameron faculty defeated Yee High School 26 to 14 led by Ccne Bridgewater.
Mr and Mrs Watt Henderson of Palestine are visiting relatives and friends. They are former Milam county residents with many friends glad to welcome them back.
Miss Inez Reames of Baton Rouge Louisiana is in Cameron visiting friends for a stay that highlights social ties and regional mobility in Louisiana communities.
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