Missionary Study Close. Project to Aid Red Cross
The Missionary Society completed its Homeland Harvest study last Monday afternoon with Mrs. D. D. York in charge. The resulting project will be given to the Red Cross. Local families and visitors from Tyler Waco Georgetown Rockdale Lufkin joined in social calls and shared activities over the week. Cantalope shipments were reported from the community last week.
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the Missionary Society
Homeland Harvest
D. D. York
Red Cross
Will Melton
Jack
Tyler
Lela Moore
B. F. Stewart
Gwenith Lee
Juanita
Quitah
Georgetown
Dunn Named Superintendent of Sharpe Schools
A. B. Dunn former Buckner Home Dallas principal has been elected superintendent of Sharpe public schools. All teachers were re-elected except Everett Clement chosen as vocational agricultural teacher. The fire damaged school is under repair and will reopen in September.
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A. B. Dune
Buckner's Orphan Home
Dallas
Sharpe
Everett Clement
Sam Houston College
Speaking Dates Canceled by Weather in Buckholts and Davilla
Weather forced cancelations of Friday night speaking dates for candidates under the Executive Committee. The Buckholts event was called off and will resume next Friday. Davilla meetings were rained out then moved indoors with poor acoustics and crowd disruption.
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Buckholts
Marek
John Marek
Davilla
Joe Cummings
Sheriff Kennedy
Walter White
Henderson
Himton Pruett
Jones Prairie
Vogelsang
Community welcomes Buckholts visit Friday night
Speaking engagement could not be held at the earlier location so crowds and candidates proceed to Buckholts for the event Friday night. Community members extend a warm welcome to Buckholts and invite attendance.
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Buckholts
Breakfast honor for Calvert bride to be Frances Anderson
Frances Anderson of Calvert was feted at a July 3 breakfast at Cato's Coffee Shop in honor of her upcoming marriage to Cooper Wiese. Attendants included Mrs. W C Anderson and Mrs. W C Wiese among Calvert guests. Bridge victors, Mrs. Louis Tindall and Mary Helen Gaines, presented prizes to the bride.
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Cooper Wiese
Frances Anderson
Calvert
Cato’s
W. C. Wiese
W. C. Anderson
Fred Smith
Jack Gaines
W. C. Wi
Harvey Radtke Elected Noble Grand of Cameron Odd Fellows
Harvey Radtke was elected Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows in Cameron and has assumed duties. E. Evard was chosen Vice Grand, with H. B. McClellen as Secretary and J. M. McLane as Treasurer. Radtke has long been active in the lodge, which has shown significant progress with new members and rising interest.
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Harvey Radtke
Odd Fellows
Cameron
The
E. Evard
H. B. McClellen
J. M. McLane
Radtke
Ed Krause and Sons Visit Cameron from Rockdale
Ed Krause and his sons of Rockdale visited Cameron on Thursday, spending time with local residents and exchanging greetings during their trip.
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Ed Krause and Sons of Rockdale
Cameron
Axis Powers May Stop Balkan War
Reports claim fear Germany may use Ireland as a base for attacks on England. George Bernard Shaw warns of imminent danger and urges defense negotiations. German raids on the British Isles grow in intensity as Italy and Britain clash in Africa amid hopes for a quick peace if talks succeed.
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Germany
Ireland
England
Isles
Denmark
George Benard Shaw
Playright
Italy
Balkans
Gemany
Rumania
Stalin
Hitler
British Isles
Britain
Africa
Swimming instructor Cameron gains pool access
Norma A. Finazzo of New York, a swimming instructor and education director, has obtained permission from Mayor Chas. C. Smith and the American Legion to conduct swimming lessons at the new municipal pool. Finazzo has held similar posts in eastern hotels and resorts.
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Norma A. Finazzo
New York
Chas. C. Smith
The
American Legion
New Municipal
Mr. Finazzo
Cameron Lodge IOOF Fraternal Notice
Fraternal lodge Cameron Chapter I O O F reports financial update showing a $10.09 balance and mentions member Mrs. Jeff T Kemp. Local notice lists Cameron as the jurisdiction with ongoing bookkeeping.
Agnes Hebner Spends Weekend in Cameron with Relatives
Agnes Hebner of Houston spent the weekend in Cameron visiting relatives and friends, sharing time with local acquaintances.
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Agnes Hebner
Houston
Cameron
Mrs. Gaston Among Prize Winners in Pillsbury Contest
Mrs. Ollie Marie Gaston of Cameron was named one of the cash prize winners in Pillsbury Flour Mills Companys $10 000 contest. Her entry was judged outstanding among thousands submitted from across the nation.
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Gaston
Pillsbury
Ollie Marie Gaston
Cameron
Pillsbury Flour
Milam County Citizens Seek Mattress Aid Program
About 1,900 applications for cotton to make mattresses under the government program for individuals with annual gross income up to $500 have been approved in Milam County. On Wednesday 50 bales arrived for this work. a 500 pound bale yields about 10 mattresses. Work locations will be announced next week and cotton is provided only at designated supervised sites.
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Milam County
Ferguson program and tenant farmers gain broad support
Governor Ferguson backs tenant farmer protections and low interest Federal loans. Federal approval unlocks 75 million for tenant farmers to buy homes, with the governor calling for further reforms. The piece advocates a third Roosevelt term, social security funding, and state savings while urging aid to schools and labor interests.
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Jim Ferguson
Texas
Jim
Ferguson
Miriam A. Ferguson
National Congress
Roosevelt
The Fergusons and National Defense
The piece urges patriotic duty and national defense as crucial before electing a governor and legislature. It argues that experienced leaders are needed to guide the state through upcoming stormy years, comparing political leadership to piloting a vessel through hurricanes.
Fergusons Won't Deny Milk to Insane Patients
Rhetorical piece arguing against restricting milk to inmates at the San Antonio State Hospital. It notes bread as essential and criticizes allocations to dairy operations for insane patients, referencing a past legislature appropriation of 12000 dollars for barns cattle and equipment.
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Terrell State Hospital
Fergusons
San Antonio State Hospital
Harmony Instead of Hatred is the Fergusons Promise
The speaker urges wisdom and diplomacy to command respect of the legislature and rejects vicious attacks as futile. They argue harmony with lawmakers is essential for beneficial legislation and assign final responsibility to elected officials. The Fergusons’ past record for harmony is cited as a guarantee of future relations with the legislature.
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Fergusons
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Austin
Mr. Fleming
H. C. Fleming
J. C. Wallace
Jennnie
Missionary Institute
Lexington
Frank Fleming
Waco
Henry Halli and Son
Rockdale
Charlie Trotter
A. B. Dunn
Bride
Pearl Brewery
National Defense
SAN Antonio Brewing Association
Grady Little
Cameron, Texas
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Tennant
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