Greater Hospitals Need of Veterans
Washington reports serious overcrowding in Texas and nationwide as Congress failed to authorize new hospital construction. Texas officials say 2300 patients fill Austin state hospital built for 1600 to 1800, with only four physicians and 300 staff. Neuropsychiatric beds in federal care are required to treat mentally disabled veterans.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
American Legion
Veterans’ Bureau
Texas
R. B. Walthall
State Board of Control
J. C. Anderson
M. D
Ross R. Cole
Texas Department
Cole
Austin
Nis
Borden Milk Company to Take Cameron Milk Supply
The Borden Milk Company of Waco will take Cameron dairy output with truck shipments to its Waco plant. Plant manager J C Tucker says a condenser may be installed in Cameron to serve the area and receive milk from Rockdale Thorndale Rogers Rosebud and Calvert. The local plant will stop cheese production and currently handles about 4000 pounds daily, the largest flow since February.
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Cameron
Borden Company
Waco
J. C. Tucker
Tucker
Rockdale
Thorndale
Rogers
Rosebud
Calvert
Borden
Jackson Elected President of the Commercial Club
F. K. Jackson was elected president of the Commercial Club on Monday night succeeding C. S. Peyton who resigns to move to Temple as manager of the telephone system. Peyton’s resignation was met with regret and the club will publish a resolution of appreciation next week. Jackson has served several terms and will serve until the semi annual meeting this fall.
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F. E. Jackson
Commercial Club
C. S. Peyton
Temple
Pyton
Cameron
Jackson
Funeral for Edgar J Harris Held in South Cameron
Edgar Jackson Harris died June 29 after a gunshot injury. Born in Harding County Tennessee 1875 he married Mable Harris in 1900 and they had five children. Funeral services were at the family residence in South Cameron with Rev. Taylor officiating and burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Surviving family includes his wife and children Norine Don Carson Lillian and J H Angell.
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Edgar Jackson Harris
South Cameron
Harris
Harding County
Tennessee
Mable Elizabeth Harris
Christian Church
Rev. Taylor of
Rosebud
The
Messrs
J. H. du Bois
Leeman Wilson
John House
H. N. Tate
Chas. Terry
Joe Parma
J. H. Angell
Norine
Don
Carson
Lillian
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mondrik and Bramlette Wed in Shreveport Nuptials
Frank V. Mondrik of Cameron and Dana Bass Bramlette of Shreveport were married at the bride's home in Shreveport on Sunday June 30 1929. They honeymoon in Hot Springs Arkansas and will live in Cameron. The bride is the daughter of Lawrence M Bramlette of Shreveport and UT graduate. Mondrik, son of Mrs F Mondrik of Cameron, is a UT track captain and BBA graduate.
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Frank V. Mondrik
Cameron
Dana Bass Bramlette
Shreveport
Louisiana
Mondick
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Lawrence M. Bramlette
University of Texas
Cameron Declines Meat in Dairy Parade at Waco
Cameron officials announce no plans for a float in the July 11 Dairy Parade in Waco. The move aims to avoid conflicting with Legion Convention events while Cameron anticipates the new Borden Milk Plant opening will buy milk locally.
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Cameron
Waco
John C. Young
Jackson
Commercial Club
Borden
Legion
11 Color Parade Demonstration of Essex Challengers
Horstmann Brothers will feature an Essex cars display in the Rockdale parade showing eleven Challengers with distinct color finishes. Eleven Essex cars will parade, highlighting the line’s wide color selection. The Horstmanns left Cameron early today for Rockdale and the Regal City.
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Rockdale
Horstmann Brothers
Essex
Kemp Couple Enjoy North Carolina on Eastern Tour
Post greetings from Mr and Mrs Jeff Kemp saying they are enjoying North Carolina country on their eastern tour.
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Post
Jeff Kemp
North Carolina
Bob Grandi's Theater Tent Opens in Cameron
Bob Grandi and his company bring a theater tent to Cameron for a week starting Monday July 8. The show, formerly Grandi Brothers, will be pitched on the Slocomb lot and features Gene Lewis players, Ivan Stenberg the comedian, and Kathleen Calkin's orchestra from the Palace Theater San Antonio.
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Bob Grandi
Cameron
Slocomb
Grandi Brothers
Gene Lewis
Palace Theater
San Antonio
Ivan Stenberg
Kathleen Calkin
Corner Stone Laying for St Michael's Catholic Church
Bishop C E Byrne of Galveston will deliver the cornerstone address Sunday at 4 p m in Burlington for the new St Michael's Church construction. The Spanish style tile brick stucco building by contractor William Smith of Waco and architect Morris Sullivan of Houston aims to open around September 1 with a large parish gathering and supper following.
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C. E. Byrne
Galveston
Burlington
St. Michael's Catholic Church
J. T. Morality
William Smith
Waco
Morris J. Sullivan
Houston
Bishop Byrne
Dean Gleisner
Bryan
Church Choir Hosts Picnic for Mr and Mrs Peyton
The Methodist church choir at Wayside entertained Mr and Mrs C S Peyton who left Tuesday for a new home in Temple. A fried chicken supper followed by games and songs brought lighthearted mirth. Mrs Peyton received a silver pitcher and a rhinestone bag.
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C. S. Peyton
Temple
Methodist Church
Wayside
Bible School Board Thanks The Faculty
The Community Vacation Bible School closing June 21 offers the consecrated services of Christian teachers in an Interdenominational Religious Education project. The Executive Board of The Federation of Missionary Societies extends heartfelt appreciation to Department Superintendents and their assistants for caring for children as one fold under One Shepherd.
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Community Vacation Bible School
Federation of Missionary Societies
Edison Seeks Brightest Boy In Sparkling Vanity
A harsh prophecy declares Edison will not find the smartest boy as genius grows unseen. The text mocks his search, predicting the next generation’s Edi son will rise without aid and surprise all expectations.
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Edison
June Rainfall Record From Local Weather Observer
June rainfall measured 0.33 inches according to R A Tag local weather observer for the department of agriculture. The report details the month’s precipitation and related notes from the observation post.
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R. A. Tag
Department of Agriculture
Mrs Beckerman Hosts As You Like It Club Gathering
Mrs F J Beckerman entertained members and invited guests of the As You Like It Club on Wednesday afternoon with a patriotic forty two party honoring Mrs Albert Triggs. Decor featured red white and blue with Uncle Sam themes and flags. Out of town guest included Mrs A C Strickland of Coolege.
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F. J. Beckerman
Albert Triggs
Uncle Sam
Lillie Kate Beckerman
M— i
A. C. Strickland
Cooledge
Lawn Party Hostess Martina McDowell Hosts Garden Soiree
Miss Martina McDowell entertained about twenty friends Thursday evening at her West Main Street home. Guests enjoyed lawn games and electric lighting, then were served sandwiches and lemonade. Daisy favors and chewing gum capped the lighthearted gathering before departures around ten.
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Martina McDowell
West Main Street
Name Not Yet Selected for New Amusement Park
Mr Cammer postpones the park name decision while Steve Gardner and his Hokum Kings entertain a large crowd from 2 to 6 in the morning. The same orchestra will perform a 9 to 1 dance tonight for a Legion celebration on July 11, with good music promised though the ensemble is not yet chosen.
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Mr. Cammer
Steve Gardner
Hokum Kings
Mary E Carey, Head of Carey Lumber Co, Dies in Chicago
Mrs. Mary E Carey president of Carey Lumber Co died at her Chicago home on May 28 1929 at age 72. She led Carey Lombard Young and Co and Wm P Carey Co which ran 33 yards across Kansas Oklahoma and Texas. Funeral services were held July 1 in Chicago. She is survived by five children including Charles D Carey and Clarence J Carey. The family legacy dates to 1881 in Wichita and Cameron Milam County Lumber Co.
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Mary E Carey
Carey Lumber Company
Cameron
Mary E. Carey
Chicago
Carey, Lombard, Young and Company
Wm. P. Carey Company
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Wm. P. Carey
Oklahoma City
Charles D. Carey
Clarence J. Carey
Frank E. Carey
Catherine O'Connor
Wichita
Peyton Promoted Within Southwestern Bell Telephone
Peyton manager of Cameron exchange and nearby Marlin system is promoted by Southwestern Bell. He moves to Temple to take charge there while remaining Cameron system manager. The Marlin system shifts to the Waco district. Temple added to Peyton’s district. Peyton leaves Cameron for Temple with wife Mrs. Peyton joining church and social life. he served as Cameron Chamber of Commerce president and is praised for long, distinguished service to the company and city.
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S. Peyton
Cameron Exchange
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Temple
Peyton
Waco
Ms Peyton
Cameron
Tameron
Chamber of Commerce
Cleburne
Texas
Houston Ladies Attend Mrs Burke's Hospitality
Mesdames Rogers and Davis of Houston are guests of Mrs J C Burke, joining a social gathering hosted by the local hostess.
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Mesdames Rogers and
Davis
Houston
J. C. Burke
Zedlers Visit Houston Area Friends Midweek
Mr and Mrs O S Zedler of Houston spent Wednesday in the city with friends.
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Mrs. O. S. Zedler
Houston
Aliens In United States May Legalize Residence Under 1921 Act
District Director of Immigration in San Antonio explains the July first start date for registering aliens who entered before June 3 1921 without inspection. Applicants must prove entry date residence since then good moral character and nondeportability. Registration is voluntary and costs 20 dollars per application with separate forms for each family member.
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San Antonio
Texas
United States
Commissioner General of Immigration
Immigration Service
Washington
Mrs Nellie Underwood Dies at 82 in Gause
Mrs Nellie Underwood aged 82 of Gause died at 6 10 p m on June 27 Funeral services were held at Chriesman Cemetery with interment Friday at 3 30 p m Survived by husband one son and one daughter
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Nellie Underwood
Gause
Chriesman
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Borden Milk Company
F. KE. Jackson
Monday Night
E. J. Harris
Dana Bramlette
ST. Michaels
Mrs. C.S. Peyton
Bible School Board
Carey Lumer CO
Head
CS Peyton
OY Telephone Company
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