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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
1
Citizens petition to keep the old grammar school at its present site while opposing bonds being diverted to upgrade the building. The Cameron Enterprise questions the plan and calls for equitable funding, arguing against abandoning the facility and centralization that could harm local students.
Government urges vaccination as typhoid fears rise in Cameron. City manager calls rally and farm clubs to attend. Sanitation steps emphasize dust control water cleanliness and fly prevention to curb infection spread.
Automobiles with track records and drivers expected to draw crowds at Rockdale fair grounds starting Saturday with a three day racing program. Milam county hosts the largest string of race horses in years for the event, with Monday billed as the big day as stores close and residents attend.
Three Cameron men volunteer to carry the county Boy Scout program Rev J P Love C H Pollard and J C Tucker take on leadership while Geo Barron resigns due to funding issues Lions Club sponsorship falters Belton encampment planned from July 6 to 15 with Knox in charge at Confederate Park volunteers pledge to keep the work moving forward
The city school board plans to zone the city and allow transfers while failing to provide a modern plant for the old grammar school. Citizens fear the move could orphan the school, despite 500 petitioners seeking permanent maintenance. T. S. Henderson argues that only full recognition preserves the school. without action, community funds may be needed. The board resolution pledges to recognize the site as part of the permanent system and to repair, heat, light, and sanitize the building, with future site use subject to board judgment.
The school board outlines improvements for the old Gause grammar school building including outside toilets light and ventilation upgrades and asks architects to prepare plans. Citizens over 500 signed a petition for maintenance and may protest if the plan does not meet demands. Miss Hazel Thomas sues alleging fraud in election tied to the Klan.
A speaker issues a correction about a Cameron school outing. The writer says they chaperoned a separate picnic at Aunt Lizzie Wilson pasture and did not join the swimming party, though Raymon McDonald is praised for heroic rescue potentially earning a Carnegie medal. The editor is informed of the misstatement.
A petition by the Retail Merchants Association circulates Friday asking merchants to close on Monday July 6 due to the Fourth of July holiday. The Fourth falls Saturday so the move is deemed impractical for business, while Rockdale hosts a celebration with horse and auto races attracting local attendees.
The Milam County Agricultural Club held its second Rally Day at City Park drawing 82 people from 10 communities. Activities included poultry work led by Mr. Johnson and dairy cattle judging by J L Thomas while women contested biscuits at Cameron Furniture.
At Fair Park Rockdale preparations underway for a major American Legion celebration with Rockdale and Cameron Posts backing the event. Invitations have reached most county homes and officials anticipate thousands of attendees for the three day program.
On Saturday July 4 the Cam eron team faces Burlington at 16 00 hours in a baseball game. A goat roping starts at 13 30 followed by horse races from 14 30 to 17 00. The day closes with an 8 00 p m dance event.
Sunday at 5 00 p m a baseball game is scheduled with Cameron facing Rogers in a local matchup.
A local event listing shows a 10 00 a m band concert at Flag Pole Square and an 11 00 a m auto exhibit parade. An entry notes 1 30 p m at Fair Park with Don and others.
The Herald reprints a Houston Chronicle account noting four weeks of Fort Worth under the city manager form without the predicted calamities. It cites early policies and modest achievements, with E. Carr of Dubuque Iowa as city manager since June 1 at a salary of 18,500 dollars.
The City Council postponed the refunding program amid opposition led by A. M. Hefley and Geo. T. Graves. Earlier buyers were notified the deal was off and the city may finance the project through tax revenue in a shorter term rather than 15 year securities.
Festivities include dinner at 12:60, Legion speech at 1:00, horse races 2:30 to 4:30, auto races 4:30, band concert 7:00 to 8:30, and a big dance at 8:30 p.m. Activities feature goat roping and a community dance night.
The Fate Park band in Rockdale presents a Monday evening concert at 7:00 pm featuring National Emblem March, Poet and Peasant Overture, In a Moonlit Garden Serenade, Impassioned Dream Waltzes, First Heart Throbs Reverie, Danza Mexicana, American Patrol, Prince of Pilsen selection, Men of Valor finale and the Star Spangled Banner.
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