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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
7
Court actions include wills probate for George W. Chapman and independent executrix Mary A. Chapman. Numerous land transfers total dozens of acres with grantees and amounts from $1 to $5,500. Vehicle listings show buyers in Cameron and nearby towns with a range of makes and models from Ford to Chevrolet and Dodge.
Friends in Mata Gorda County mourn a serious illness of County Judge Oscar Barber reported near death at his Bay City home. Barber, a Milam County native, is the son of the late I N Barber, former Milam County district clerk and notable citizen.
Cameron records a notable drop in cold, with official low at 18 degrees on Wednesday. Observer R A Tov notes this is the warmest in several days and the previously forecast blizzard had not arrived. Temperatures are expected to rise substantially from the past week.
Mrs. C. L. Lively hosted a surprise birthday party for her son Calvin Lively on Wednesday January 17 1940. Guests included Virginia McKinney C W Hudson Burns McAnulty and many relatives and friends as they enjoyed games and refreshments.
David Bryan, manager of the Fairmont Creamery Company, was found not guilty by a jury in justice court on a charge of employing negro workers over time. Earlier another jury could not agree and was dismissed. The case followed a December incident where employees were jailed for alleged card punching fraud during turkey processing.
In a 50 Years Ago column the Dallas Morning News details Major Albert Chalmers who rode 90 miles from Nashville to Cameron delivering Republic of Texas mail. A New York native, he fought in the Texas War for Independence and with Rangers in West Texas, later served as county clerk and fought for the Confederacy. Old Nashville park preserves his headquarter route.
A number of Cameron citizens and Baylor alumni are invited to attend the dedication of Pat M. Neff hall and the Cullen F. Thomas Carlton acceptance on Baylor’s 95th birthday. The celebration occurs in Waco Hall at 10 30 a m Thursday February 1.
Funeral services for W. E. Montague a prominent Rockdale citizen and retired mail carrier were held Saturday at 2 p m at Rockdale Baptist Church. Rev L E Strickland preached, with interment in Rockdale cemetery. He is survived by his widow three sons and four daughters.
Mrs. T. Woodard Sr. of Rogers gave a Jackson Day dinner at her farm home Saturday night. A delicious dinner was served from a pink and white decorated table. Mrs. Woodard presented guests Lt. and Mrs. Rosco Greenslate of California with a picture of Andrew Jackson. Bridge and forty-two followed by 16 attendees.
Cameron Churches plan a basketball league with players required to attend Sunday church services. Each team must have at least two sponsors, says committee member H. H. Whatley. Games resume Tuesday night January 23 at the high school gymnasium.
Mrs J G Hill of Austin visits Cameron to see relatives and friends. She owns the Hill Beauty Shop here operated by her sister.
Buying now before prices rise at Parma Radio Service. Hurry for radios and accessories while deals last.
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