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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
1
The piece argues that many speak or report politics with unconscious distortion, citing public figures, lobbyists, and legislators. It quotes Frank R. Kent on accuracy in newspapers, notes reader cooperation to spot errors, and reflects on the costly pursuit of family prestige in genealogy.
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt signals continued federal action in his second term. He frames differing 1938 problems and aims to prevent prosperity symptoms like dulled conscience irresponsibility and ruthless self interest from becoming disaster. Further details to follow.
Governor James V. Allred was sworn in for a second term amid praise for his candid and explicit state finance plan. Legislative leaders noted momentum as 150 representatives and 1,? senators studied his stern economic program, with emphasis on social security and age assistance under a constitutional amendment.
Mrs Mary Richards 90 died at her daughter’s Cameron home after months of illness. Funeral at North Elm Baptist Church Friday January 8 1987 at 3 pm. A Georgia native she moved to Texas with 13 children after her husband’s death in 1868. She witnessed nearly a century of U S history and raised 13 children. (Turn to page 10)
The Cameron unit held its annual meeting in Cameron on Tuesday January 12 naming P. S. Graves as Secretary Treasurer for 1937. Elected directors for the coming year include T B Henderson J D Baskin Roy Baskin J C Freeman and Bartle Crenan. A noted feature of the gathering was a thoughtful review of the association’s progress.
Prices at Cameron farm market vary with market changes. shoppers are advised prices may shift daily and to check current listings before buying.
The 1937 Agricultural Conservation program received approval after farmer and Extension input. Cotton and wheat along with peanuts and rice are core soil-depleting crops with limited changes. cotton stays at five cents a pound with base adjustments tied to 1936 measurements. Maximum diversion payments cap acreage at 35 percent of base for cotton and 16 percent for peanuts, with 1.25 cents per pound. Eligibility for diversion requires County Conservation Committee approval and proof that home needs are met. Each state will publish a detailed handbook.
Mrs. Helen P. Carroll of San Antonio visits her sister Mrs. H. M. Hefley in Cameron. Carroll has led a wide publicity campaign for the Texas centennial and plans a series on centennial celebrations with backstage views of Texas pride and history.
Sonny Pierce, formerly with C. W. Bradbury in Cameron, has joined the Grabein Chevrolet Company sales staff and will reside in Cameron, with many friends glad to hear the news.
Cheeves Bros store in Cameron launches its large January clearance sale spanning the entire shop. The event features a store wide reduction on seasonable goods, extending into February, with the owners urging buyers to invest now before winter ends. Thousands will read the Herald double page spread announcing the sale.
City Marshal Gene Smith announced the seizure of two slot machines in Cameron on Tuesday. The action follows recent charges against a Calvert man for operating marble and slot machines at Branchville, with a Waco court ruling driving marble machines out.
Bertha F Strange a Milam county home demonstration agent in Bangs Texas could not sail to her new post in the Hawaiian Islands due to a west coast seaman strike. She returned home and awaits developments with plans to resume her journey to Hawaii to work with the Extension service in the Japanese colony on the islands.
Chas. F. Green's new cash grocery offers five percent off purchases with every circular presented. The Herald displays a wide range of prices and a big display to attract buyers across the territory.
Roy Baskin, chairman, says no city primary will be held in February unless demand exists. He notes no Democratic alderman candidates in off years and cites cost as the main reason. Alderman candidates may file for the April general election.
A three foot red cedar slab from Wiese home at String Prairie sent to The Herald by B F Wiese recalls Texas pioneer logistics. Freighting from Houston to Port Sullivan in 1868 the lumber first built a pioneer home, later moved to String Prairie. The piece sits with family relics alongside a San Jacinto battle site coin linked to Sam Houston era.
Observers anticipate a heated battle over amending the Texas Motor Carrier Act. The law currently defines common carriers and requires permits for contract carriers, with specified load and packing rules and rate comparisons to rail freight. A proposed repeal would alter permit issuance by the Railroad Commission and affect public carrier operations.
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