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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1928
Page
1
Our Town urges Cameron voters to demand candid assessments from mayoral hopefuls on reforming waived public utility rights, fair franchise terms, and debt-light budgeting. The column advocates avoiding costly street work and pushing sustained sanitation, including an incinerator, with concrete plans.
All interest bearing debts of the city represented by warrants or otherwise carrying a rate in excess of five percent should be converted to bonds if it appears that the demands for payment justify such action.
As the February 7 city primary nears interest grows in local campaigns. Incumbent B Slocomb seeks re election as marshal. J and Holtzclaw and Geo A Richards also enter the marshal race. W W Chambers and Wm R Rogers run for mayor. two aldermen seats, re election for J F Brown. J B White declines. City attorney secretary and tax assessor to be elected.
Geo A Richards announces his candidacy for City Marshal of Cameron active in the February 7 primary. A Santa Fe employee and former Cameron assistant city marshal, he is Milam county born and pledges to enforce laws without fear or favor. He seeks to meet voters and asks supporters to assist in his race.
The Knights of Pythias report two new Knights admitted at Monday’s gathering with more to be elevated next meeting. The article urges candidates to declare positions on public utilities and enforcement of law, calling for clear policy and courage.
Dr. G B Taylor of Cameron was elected president of the Central District Medical Association at a January 10 meeting in Waco. The district covers 17 counties and next meets in Hillsboro in June with Taylor presiding.
Up to Thursday afternoon 160 prospective consumers signed contracts for gas in Cameron. F. E. Jackson leads the committee and will stay active until 500 signers are secured. A canvass in the business district netted 120 on the first day, with more signed to reach the goal. Homeowners and property renters are urged to sign to bring cheap fuel for domestic and commercial use.
The Legion group met to elect officers and plan the year’s program. W. E. Lamb and H. M. Akers have organized the wrestling cards, dedicating time from their business. Matches have drawn crowds and provided solid entertainment as fans await next week’s announcement.
Henry Karhunsaari defeats Ketonen for the title after Ketonen suffers a severe eye injury and cannot return to the ring. The bout ends after 17 minutes in the second period with Karhunsaari declared champion. Ketonen plans a return match in about three weeks.
The annual Cheeves Brothers January clearance sale is now under way in Cameron. Advertisements in The Herald and mailed circulars announce the event with claims of the lowest prices ever offered on merchandise.
City Council voted to consult counsel on reviving options to purchase public utilities plants in Cameron. An old 1925 ordinance reportedly waived city rights tied to water and light plants, prompting questions after recent sale and discovery of overlooked waivers. City officials debate proper action while Mayor Davis attends a hardware convention.
The Cameron Business and Professional Women's Club stages the comedy Three Wise Fools at Yee High School Auditorium Friday January 27 for $1.00 admission. Cast mirrors the Belton production to follow sponsored by local clubs. The play features romance mystery and dramatic climaxes to entertain Cameron audiences.
Mrs. Bessie Hefley Waller of Dallas visited Mrs. Henry Hefley last week, sharing family moments and updating kin on recent happenings.
John Drinkwater’s Abraham Lincoln drama, a major American work, comes to Cameron’s Yee High School auditorium on January 26. Local chairman Will Triggs and superintendent T. A. Fisher lead a strong committee with support from the Cameron press. Scenery and costumes cost $6,000, with proceeds aiding the local hospital.
Milam County Sheriff L. L. Blaylock and deputies Will Vaughn and Guy Pope closed a busy year. The Milam grand jury returned 134 felony indictments, plus numerous misdemeanors and arrests, with fine money flowing to the county. Cameron reportedly remained relatively free of such crimes aside from a few cases.
The newly released Whippet cars with reduced prices are drawing praise from locals. Perry Wilker of Wilkerson Bros garage expects a record Whippet year. Cars are on display and ready for delivery with features added and prices cut by up to two hundred dollars.
Eugene Green relocates his insurance business from the First National Bank building to The Herald building and is now established at the new site.
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