Two New Deep Wells Contracted in Milam County Field
Contracts awarded to J. W. Spongers and associates of Dallas for two deep wells near the Milam county line follow the Abbott No. 1 discovery. A. N. Green of Green Lame Company announced large timber and material orders for 112 foot derricks, signaling rapid drilling development. Jim Kemp, Cameron resident and Mexia field veteran, drilled the Abbott No. 1 which has produced about 1500 barrels under restraint for over 12 days.
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Milam County
Jim Kemp
Abbott
Abbott No. 1
Texas
Thrall
Thorndale
Cameron
Lions Club adopts Civic Program for 1930
The Lions Club approved a six point civic program for 1930 including safety campaigns removal of courthouse lawn buildings yard beautification publicity for Cameron and railing improvements on the Little River bottom trestle. President J C Martin urged stamping a Friendly City slogan with a 100000 stamp purchase. John C Young led the program with six endorsed items and committees to be named.
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Lions Club
J. C. Martin
John C. Young
Court House Lawn
Cameron
Little River Bottom
Whippet Becomes World’s Lowest Priced Sedan
Wilkerson Brothers in Cameron announce 1930 Whippet four cylinder price cuts of 45 and 50 dollars via telegram from Toledo. The sedan now lists 585 f o b Toledo and 723 delivered in Cameron, signaling a market move toward economy in low priced cars. The new Whippet is on display at Wilkerson Brothers showrooms.
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Wilkerson Brothers
Cameron
Toledo
Ohio
L. A. Miller
Willys-Overland Company
Willys- Overland Company
America
Schaeg Returns From San Antonio Business Trip
Charles W. Schaeg arrived back Saturday from San Antonio after several days on business.
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Charles W. Schaeg
San Antonio
Highway 44 May Be Topped 10 Cameron
Mayor E A Camp says Highway 44 likely topped between Rockdale and Cameron soon. State to fund the surfacing if county straightens two road crooks, one near Head Caldwell in Rockdale and a bend around Minerva, routing through the railroad right of way beyond Cooper Hollow. Rockdale will handle the Rockdale end. Minerva route approval expected. Road would reach Waco and onward to Dallas and Ft Worth.
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E. A. Camp
Rockdale
Cameron
Caldwell Place
Minerva
T iv
Cooper Hollow
Reaves
Camp
Commissioners Court
Kemp
State Highway Commission
Waco
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Legionaires Meet in Cameron February Fourth Evening
The Edwin Hardy Post No. 9 of the American Legion holds its regular meeting at Ada Henderson school gymnasium Tuesday night February 4 at 7 50. Ex servicemen are urged to attend for a program featuring Dr M W Sherwood on Rehabilitation and acts by the Boy Scout orchestra violin solo reading and piano numbers with a full program planned.
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Edwin Hardy
The
American Legion
Ada Henderson School
M. W. Sherwood
Temple Vil
Boy Scout Orchestra
Joe Matula
Mildred Clinton
Faldine Rylander
Velma Newton
Mary McDermott
Texas Power & Light Promotes Clerks In Local Office
C. E. McGregor the longtime chief clerk of the Texas Power and Light local office is transferred to Athens to serve as chief clerk for that district. Bassett Watson succeeds McGregor at Cameron after a two year rise in the company's service.
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C. E. McGregor
Texas Power and Light Company
Athens
McGregor
Bassett Watson
Cameron
Watson
Rev Clyde Yarbrough Seriously Ill in Fort Worth
Word reached Cameron of the serious pneumonia illness of Rev Clyde Yarbrough at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. A Yee High School graduate and ministry student, he preached Cameron’s commencement last year and served as pastor of the Christian church for a time. his father left for Fort Worth Wednesday.
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Cameron
Clyde Yarbrough
Texas Christian University
Yarbrough
Yee High School
Fort Worth
Christian Church
Ft. Worth
City Primary Election Set for Tuesday February 4
Cameron voters head to the polls February 4 to nominate city officers in the Democratic primary. Focus centers on the City Marshal race with three candidates: B Slocomb, Gene Smith, and George Richards. Other offices show no opposition. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with about 1200 expected to vote.
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Cameron
Burns
W. W. Chambers
Dan Tyson
J. C. Joseph
B. P. Matocha
J. F. Brown
W. O. Triggs
Julian Baskin
Hubert W. Hefley
B. Slocomb
Gene Smith
George Richards
Electric Brooders For Poultry Raisers Here
The Texas Power and Light Company introduces electric brooders now on display with hatched chicks from Cameron plants. The brooders are praised as a salvation for farmers and poultry raisers in many areas. Prices are described as moderate and performance satisfactory, with additional announcements expected soon.
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Texas Power and Light Company
Cameron
Cyrus Miller Visits Fort Worth From Texas Christian
Cyrus Miller, a Texas Christian University student in Fort Worth, came in Thursday to spend the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conn Miller.
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Cyrus Miller
T. CG. U. At
Fort Worth
Conn Miller
Milam County Cotton Crop 1929 Ginning Totals Released
Grover H. Albert special agent for the Department of Commerce Bureau of Statistics issues the Milam county cotton report for 1929. 39 729 bales were ginned by January 16, 1929 versus 68 014 bales ginned by January 16, 1928.
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Grover H. Albert
Burlington
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Statistics
Milam County
Milam County Rural School Aid Edges on Ruling Impacts 22 Schools
Twenty two Milam county rural schools now receive state aid from the rural school fund and face reduced operations after Judge Minor's injunction. The decision may curtail full terms and affect three bus lines and transferring students. An inspection by state officials was postponed due to lack of funds, with prospects uncertain and awaiting legislative relief.
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Milam County
Kathryn Robbins
San Cabriel, Sharpe and Hoyte
J. L. Huckley
Department of Education
Marrs
San Antonio
Texas
Fire at Levy's Store Causes Damage in Cameron
A rear fire at the Levy dry goods store in Cameron last week, caused by defective wiring, damaged goods stored near the blaze and damaged the building. Loss is covered by insurance.
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Levy Dry Good
Cameron
Horstmanns Welcome Baby Girl Margaret Arlen
Mr and Mrs O B Horstmann announce the birth of a daughter born January 23 1930 weighing 9 pounds. The baby has been named Margaret Arlen and both mother and child are doing well.
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O. B. Horstmann
Margaret Arlen
Babe
JIM KEMP LAID TEXAS OIL FIELD PIONEER IN CAMERON
Jim Kemp former Cameron resident for ten years is credited with opening Texas newest oil field in Williamson county. He also developed Abbott No 1 well near Taylor producing about 1500 barrels daily under restraint and helped build Mexia and Milam county oil ventures. His career spans several Southwest fields.
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Jim Kemp
Texas
Cameron
Williamson County
Southwest
Taylor
Mr. Kemp
Baylor Glee Club to Perform in Cameron February 5
Baylor University’s Men’s Glee Club directed by Professor Robert Hopkins will give a Cameron concert on Monday February 5. Rudolph Caffey reports the program features many a cappella pieces, varied from light love lyrics to Russian and Latin chants, with solos by Hopkins and quartet performances by the Varsity Quartette and Baylor Golden Wave.
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Waco
Baylor University
Robert Hopkins
Cameron
Rudolph Caffey
Baylor
Hopkins
Shelton Hall
Victoria
Clare’ Jeffres
Lubbock
Lloyd Mitchell
Itasca
Dudley Oldham
Beaumont
Frank Monroe
Glenn Little
Charles South
San Antonio
Williem Krauledat
Germany
Fred Owen
Kettle Falls
Wash
W. Clark Bryan
Kelly Simmons
Leon Spraks
T. P. Littlefield
San Jenito
Billie Ford White
Weatherford
J. Norris Tucker
Dallas
William Buchanan
Penny Farms
Florida
W. A. Payne
G. J. Waddell
Cecil Bean
Grapeland
Horace Pool
Lew Boydston
Harrell Hall
McLeansboro
Profsseur Hopkins
Mr. Caffey
Pedro Martinez
Alonzo Christi
Guy Woods
Wilhelm Krauledal
Glee Club
Thieves Loot Vault at Yoe High School
Thieves robbed the Yoe High School building shortly after midnight. They forced open the superintendent’s office door with a crowbar and rifled the vault and desk. They also took pencil machines from the library and other items. Sheriff’s deputies investigate with few clues.
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Sheriff's Department
L. van Perkins
Perkins
Oil Well Struck in Williamson County Scarce Storage As Efforts Mounted
Abbott No 1 Southeast of Taylor in Williamson County began flowing two weeks ago. Jim Kemp of Cameron reports 1500 to 2000 barrels daily with crews salvaging oil as a hastily built creekbed reservoir holds supply. A large hillside tank is planned and casing delays loom due to weather and snow.
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Taylor
Williamson County
Jim Kemp
Cam
Kemp
C. H. McDermott
Cameron
Bigger Stock Better Service Brings Trade Growth
Cameron's trade territory expands yearly as autos highways and power farming gear boost demand. Local dealer A J Matocha notes farmers now rely on larger stocks, quicker parts, and better service with Case machinery display drawing interest and profits through efficient, lower-cost production.
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Cameron
Matocha
A. J. Matocha
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Texas Power & Light
Rev
Cotton Report
MILAM
Levy
Luling
Mexia
Baylor Glee Club
LIONS
Yoe Hi School
New
Texas Field
Eron
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