Candidates for Legislature Spar For Opening
The 1940 Milam County Legislature race shows a cross section of interests as candidates spar for an opening. Voters recall the failed pension payment of 1938 and recalls the long costly session. Reform ideas include a natural resource tax and higher truck load limits while pensions, budgets, and lobby influence dominate campaign talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Treasury
W. Lee O'Daniel
Goliad
Alamo
Fred Jackson
Reese Turner
Reese
J. P
Spud) Sparks
The Great Contest of Life Sermon at Cameron Church
Evangelist Harry Payne preaches on Hebrews 12 1 2 at Cameron Church of Christ on Thursday night June 27 urging Christians to enter the race of faith, follow scriptural entrance and rules, ignore excuses, and run faithfully to the crown of righteousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Church of Christ
Satan
Harry Payne
Evangelist
Burlington shoppers visit Cameron on Saturday
Mrs I E Krause and Mrs Egon Vogelsang of Burlington shopped in Cameron Saturday, stopping at local stores and returning home with purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Krause
Egon Vogelsang
Burlington
Cameron
Japan Defies Allies Pressing For Far East Expansion
Japan served notice to the United States and Great Britain that now is opportune for territorial gains in the Far East and to establish a Monroe Doctrine in the hemisphere. A conference of military leaders preceded the statement, which argues England and the U S are distracted by war and democracy cannot defend itself. The U S fleet reappeared at Pearl Harbor after a routine movement, while Washington warned against any territorial changes in the region. The Balkans show little clarity as rumors of war between Germany and Russia grow, and Romania's fate appears dire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
Far East
Monroe
England
Germany
Hawaii
Panama Canal Zone
Pearl Harbor
Far Eastern
Dutch East
Indies
Cantaloupe Season Success In Milam County
Milam cantaloupe growers in the Cameron trade territory report strong sales with at least 7000 bushels sold locally. Some farmers moved up to 2000 bushels each, fetching 50 to 85 cents per bushel as trucks from across Texas and beyond carried produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Mary Louise LaCooke Visits Cameron From Austin
Mary Louise LaCooke, formerly of Cameron, is visiting friends in Cameron with a companion. She now resides in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise LaCook
Cameron
Miss LaCooke
Austin
Russian Forces Enter Bessarabia In Romania
Russian soldiers marched into the Bessarabia region of Romania Friday. The invasion proceeded with little resistance as Washington noted the absence of a comment from President Roosevelt about the U S fleet secret sailing from Hawaii.
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Bessarabia
Rumania
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Hawaii
Yarrellton Resident Dies Monday Night
David Crockett Wilkerson, 64, died suddenly at his Yarrellton home at 11 p m Monday He was born June 24 1876 and lived in the Yarrellton community all his life He is survived by one daughter Miss Oleta Wilkerson Funeral services will be at North Elm church Tuesday at 4 p m Rev C C Acrey of the First Presbyterian Church will conduct The Coleman Funeral Home directs arrangements
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David Crockett Wilkerson
Yarrelltem
Mr. Wilkerson
Yarrellton
Miss Oleta Wilkerson
North Elm Church
C. C. Acrey
First Presbyterian Church
Coleman Funeral Home
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Southern Select
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Nippon
Burial Insurance
Marek-Burns
Cameron, Texas
Milam
Hook
Wallace
Attorneys AT Law
First National Bank
Russia
Romania
Green & Boedeker
Schiller Motor Company
E. Schiller
Texas Power © Light Company
Texas Power @ Light Company
Texa Pt Recce i
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Wasicral
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