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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1941
Page
3
Battered by war rumors and strategic fear, Britain braces for a likely invasion with estimates of 250000 British deaths and heavy losses to air and navy. Interceptor planes from the United States and Intrepid British fliers from Canada join the defense as London and others anticipate the assault.
Penn Wolf III former District Clerk is critically ill with influenza but has shown considerable improvement according to a Daily Herald report on Tuesday. He may be able to be out in a few days.
Rufus Britton, about 60, was killed instantly when struck by a northbound Santa Fe passenger train near the Cameron Ice & Cold Storage Company plant about 2 p m Saturday. He lived on the Jess Angell place in Watts Switch, was partly deaf, and may have been crossing the tracks to town for Saturday trading.
The fat walker hound Chip, famed for many trails, has been missing from the street for several days. Jim Sampson suggests coon barbecues may reveal clues. Chip is described as awful fat and gentle, making his disappearance hard to explain.
Mrs. W. C. Moody and Mrs. John S. Batte were weekend visitors in Smiley where Mrs. Moody was honoree of a miscellaneous shower.
Former sheriff Max Kennedy hosted a Friday noon meal on his sandy land farm east of town. He prepared a baked coon dinner for ten with potatoes and trimmings in a sociable, radio-free gathering. Kennedy notes retirement from office and says black land farming demands too much.
Premier John Metaxas Greece the so called strong man dies after throat operation and blood transfusion. His death comes as Greece advances toward an offensive against Italy for Balona in Albania. Metaxas had been banished twice before rising to power in 1985.
The Roosevelt administration faces British displeasure over shipments to Russia. Britain claims Soviet goods reach Germany, undermining the blockade. The piece notes Communist influence in U S government and Roosevelt’s labor policy as factors shaping trade and policy with Russia.
Connie Lawson of Thorndale trans acted business in Cameron on Wednesday.
12 Leisure Club guests attended with Mrs. Steve Marak Jr hosting last Thursday. A grees and orchid color scheme set the scene. Prizes went to Mrs. Henry Dakel high, Mrs. John Matynstik second, 64 to Mrs. L F Slama, with a Lucky prize to Mr. Arnold Juereens. Hostess assisted by Mesdames Lincoln Motdrik and Leo Stecher served snacks and coffee.
Ed Hewitt, longtime oilman and former Rockdale resident, died in Houston Tuesday at his home. The service and burial were planned for Thursday at 10 a.m., with survivors including his widow and brothers and sisters.
A brief obituary note confirms L W Raley of Briary as a Cambridge area resident and longtime member of the local Cam community. He is remembered for his civic involvement and family ties.
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