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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1930
Page
4
A town story shows cordial greetings breed more goodwill and positive word of mouth. Visitors carry away impressions of Cameron's charm and hospitality, fueling future attraction and local advertising. The idea echoes Thrift Week and Franklin's legacy, urging mutual helpfulness and honest living.
The Hoover Special Business Commission urged Americans to work hard and remain optimistic. Chevrolet executives echoed the message at their Houston convention, urging optimism and the full development of national resources as a 1930 slogan.
The inscription on a Benjamin Franklin medalion notes his many roles. It cites seizing the lightning and the scepter from tyrants. Franklin was scientist author statesman philosopher inventor printer diplomat and humorist.
January marks the anniversary of the Eastern steampship launch linked to the first trans Atlantic cable. Cyrus W Field's perseverance overcame scientists who deemed a 2000 mile cable impossible. After many failures the two worlds joined and the newest cable laid in 1925 transmits 1500 letters a minute.
This item surveys January's names from Roman and Norse traditions and notes varied cultural takes. It adds a fable about a mismeasured cheese portion and ends with reflections on community effort and personal accountability amid a grim auto death toll of 27,000 last year.
A paper milk bottle made from waxed spruce fibre is described as a disposable container. The text also cites Will Durant arguing that colleges are as justified in buying athletics as supporting scholarship through funds.
Lew Valentine questions whether the phrase You are entirely welcome fits in response to Central saying thank you. The suggestion may seem sensible as a courteous reply in social exchanges.
A six pound hen laying 144 eggs in a year yields roughly three times its body weight in eggs. A hen laying 240 eggs annually yields about five times its body weight in eggs.
Evidence of thrift shows 65 million Americans carry life insurance policies totaling over one hundred billion dollars. The statistic underscores widespread financial planning and risk management among households nationwide.
Editors urge a law banning holidays on Mondays to streamline newsrooms. Germany builds a 34 ton freight airplane while air port control trends toward central holding firms.
Ladies from the Methodist and Episcopal churches meet biweekly using Roads That Lead to the City of God. Monday’s program at the Methodist church featured talks on John R. Mott, the 50 A.D. and 1910 Edinburgh World Missionary Conferences, and the 1928 Jerusalem conference. A business meeting is planned for next Monday.
The Baptist church Ladies Missionary Society met in circles Monday afternoon for Royal Service lessons. Lillie Mae Handley Circle with Mrs. W H Henley led a session for 10 members, Lottie Moon Circle with Mrs. R G McLeod and leader Mrs. H Dobbins had 8 members, followed by a luncheon. Eunice Taylor Glass Circle with Mrs S M Burns Sr. had 11 members and 8 visitors. Mrs Bertha Brewer led. The regular monthly W M S business meeting is set for Monday at 4 o clock.
Members of the Presbyterian Auxiliary met Monday afternoon with Mrs George Cay for a lesson in the study course The church in China While the program was in progress the ladies did White Cross work for a hospital in China At the close of the lesson Mrs Cay served a delicious refreshment course buffet style.
Voters cast ballots for mayor, aldermen, and city officers including the assessor and collector Dan Tyson, city attorney, and city marshal candidates Gene Smith George Richards B. Slocomb.
From the Cameron Herald files comes news that Don Eplen has accepted a position with Frank Marek & Co. He invites friends to stop by when they need anything in the furniture line.
The list of students exempt in the lower sixth grade includes Albert Gillon Grace Gillon Malcolm Dobbins Albert Strum and Lucille Avriett as recorded in the school notice.
County Clerk Jeff T. Kemp reports 237 more chattel mortgages filed from November 1, 1905 to January 1, 1906 than the same period last year. He notes the increase is due to many mortgages being given for mules as buyers procure new animals this winter despite overall county prosperity.
The Herald announces Frank Lesovsky a Cameron lawyer with 18 years in the city as a strong city attorney candidate. He is a Texas Austin Law Department graduate of 1902 and is well known and liked by residents.
Henry Y. Moore announces run for reelection to the office of City Assessor and Collector. He seeks continued oversight of tax assessments and city finances.
Harold Stonier of the American Institute of Banking argues that active, experiential learning surpasses traditional rote methods. He emphasizes student questions, personal inquiry, and expressive classrooms as engines of mental growth. Banking students combine leading with practical thinking through study courses.
John Gambill announces his candidacy for re election to the Con stable of Precinct 1. He is known county wide for efficiency and served as deputy under Sheriff Bickett during his term, earning public satisfaction in Milam County.
C P Beaty declares in The Herald his bid for city secretary and treasurer. He has served six years as city secretary and treasurer, and has proven faithful to duty throughout.
Chester Huffman announces his candidacy for constable of the beat. He ran four years ago and carried a creditable race, signaling continued support and experience in local law enforcement.
Penn Wolf of Milano spends a few days in Cameron this week with relatives and friends. The Herald wishes him great success and notes him as a deserving young man.
Hon Monta J Moore will formally announce his gubernatorial candidacy with an appearance in state dailies next Sunday. He has received many compliments from major papers for weeks and feels confident after surveying the field.
George Richards declares he remains in the race and asks supporters to vote for him and help with campaign efforts. He urges friends across the city to participate in the polls on Tuesday February 4.
Sunday school at 9 45 with community campaign across departments. Church service at 11 observing the Lord s Supper. Morning sermon on the observance. B Y P U at 5 45. Evening service at 7 subject Is God Law or Love.
Mrs. Alice Bolin aged 77 died at her Davilla home Sunday evening at 8 20. Funeral services are planned with details to follow.
The Ai Society of the Christ church held a Monday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Martin Kilian's home with Mrs. Raymond Beard presiding. After the session Mrs. Kilian served hot chocolate and cake. The Missionary Society will meet next Monday with Mrs. W. M. Ryan.
A candidate declares to voters that rumors of withdrawal from the City Marshal race are false and asserts continued participation in the contest. The statement emphasizes staying in the race and addressing circulating reports.
The gathering occurred in Davilla on Monday afternoon at 4 30. Mrs Bolin was identified as the mother of Mrs S M Messer of Davilla.
Home Demonstration Club Women will meet at 9 30 Tuesday morning February 4 in the Home Agent’s office for an all day rug school conducted by Miss Sadie Hartfield District Home Demonstration Agent College Station Texas Assistants include Miss Lucy Givens Braves county and Mrs Girtha West Bastrop Local clubs are urged to attend despite bad weather and bring materials listed in the Year Book page 19.
Mrs. L. F. Slama hosted a miscellaneous shower for Geneva Dakel, niece of the host, ahead of her January 28 marriage to Robert Busker. Contests yielded trophies passed to the bride, toasts honored the couple and the bridesmaids, and Adele Slama delivered gifts in an express wagon before a broom entrance. Out of town guests included Mrs. Will Ernst, Mrs. Joe Vhla, and Misses Minnie Lee and Henrietta Werland.
Households seek budget friendly nourishing meals for cold weather. Readily available dried fruits such as figs rai sins apricots dates and prunes fuel simple desserts. Apricot Tapioca and Prune Tapioca are shown with step by step instructions and serving ideas.
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