Three Brothers Drown Escaping Heat Near Davilla
In Davilla Texas July 5 three brothers Elbert 17 Joe 13 and Carl 11 drowned while swimming Donahoe Creek four miles east of town. They were sons of P F Holder a local tenant farmer. The father left first and the boys vanished prompting neighbors to search the creek where the bodies were recovered from the bottom.
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Davilla
Texas
Donahoe Creek
Here
P. FE. Holder
Elbert
Joe
Carl
Drowned Boys
P. E. Holder
L. M. Massey
Woman Found Floating in Tank near Malone
Hillsboro July 4. Mrs Louise Lucko 68 found dead floating atop a tank at Sir Auviph Scheler farm 3 miles west of Malone. Burial planned in Milam county with Foote Undertaking of Mertens and Marshall Undertaking of Hillsboro preparing. Inquest by Justice Berry Hubbard noted despondency after husband’s death. several stepchildren survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Louise Lucko
Sir Auviph Scheler
Malone
Milam County
Foote Undertaking Company of Mertens
Marshall and Marshall Undertaking Company
Lucko
Scheler
Winkler
Justice of the Peace
Berry Hubbard
Lions Elect Officers At Noonday Luncheon
Lions Club members elected the 1950 officers at a Tuesday noon luncheon in the Methodist church basement. President J. C. Martin led the slate with 1st vice C. S. Peyton and 2nd vice J. C. Young. secretary Lee Tag. treasurer F. B. Cable. lion tamer T. A. Fisher. tail twister R. P. Jeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Lions Club
J. C. Martin
C. S. Peyton
J. C. Young
Lee Tag
F. B. Cable
T. A. Fisher
R. P. Jeter
Infant Gloria Mosley Dies After Short Illness
After a brief illness infant Gloria Louise Mosley daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Mosley died Saturday afternoon July 2 1927. Services were held at the residence Sunday at 3 oclock with Rev E S Hutcherson speaking. The body rests in Oak Hill Cemetery under flowers from loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Louise Mosley
Ernest Mosley
E. S. Hutcherson
Oak Hill Cemetery
Jesus
Cameron Boys Named to Texas University Honor Roll
Among 452 students honored for high grades in Arts and Sciences at the University of Texas, Cameron boys W. R. Arrett and Frank Mondrck are listed. Dean H Y Benedict released the public honor roll noting the grades and courses passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas University
Cameron
W. R. Arrett
Frank Mondrck
H. Y. Benedict
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Texas
University
Texas
Baggett Shuts Down Lions as North End Wins Week Ahead
Baggett pitched superbly for the North End Club, limiting Tindall's Lions to three safeties and the game's sole run. Bob Terry filled in for Miller and Stirling, guiding North End to victory as they extend a winning streak despite missing on-mound regulars. Tindall yielded twelve safeties in six innings before Young relieved.
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Bob Terry
North Enders
Lions
Baggett
North End
Tindall
Miller
Stirling
Fort Worth
Young
Cameron Country Club Golfers Enter July Fourth Tournament
The Tehowing group from Cameron Country Club joined the Lake Polk Country Club event in Temple with players including L. A. Cottle Reed Rogers Hubert Hefley O M Smith Tom Henderson Jr and F C Fahrendorf among others. A Cameron Country Club tournament is planned for July 14 at Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehowing
Cameron Country Club
Lake Polk Country Club
Temple
L. A
Moody Returns From Good Will Trip
Governor Dan Moody and a Good Will party returned to Austin after a two week tour interpreting the new Texas to the North and East. Moody planned to comment on benefits of the trip later and may attend Houston events as the American Legion state convention and State Bar Association opened. He rested at the mansion before resuming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Dan Moody
Good Will Party
Texas
Moody
Houston
American Legion
State Bar Association
State Board of Education
City Council Reviews Cemetery Lot Prices
At Tuesday’s regular meeting council members heard Miss Aetna Smith and Mrs W A Morrison seek price details for lots in the cemetery’s new addition. The council took the matter under advisement and will report soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aetna Smith
W. A. Morrison
Street Committee Authorized Dips and Culverts Only
The Street Committee was empowered to place dips and culverts only where absolutely necessary in the city.
Notice to Cameron Banks on City Funds Interest Bids
Notice to financial institutions of Cameron city for bids on the rate of interest to be paid on city funds for the next twelve months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Cameron
Roberts Visit Sister in Temple On Sunday
Mr and Mrs Vernon Roberts visited her sister in Temple on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Vernon Roberts
Cameron Business Women dine in Ben Arnold banquet
Cameron Business and Professional Women held a banquet in Ben Arnold with a chicken supper and holiday hospitality. Officers were unanimously elected including Miss Rose Rischar as president and Miss Wilyne Slyde as first vice president. The group sent condolences to Temple club and planned September meeting with Delphyn Scott as Septembers chair.
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Delphyn Scott
Ben Arnold
Rose Rischar
Wilyne Slyde
Temple Business & Professional Women’s Club
Arline McDonald
R. N
Temple
San Antonio
L. B. Nicholson
Earle Isham
L. Bigbee
B. BE. McMillan
Homer McLane
Oleta Jackson
Post Office Gets New Cancelling Machine
Postal Inspector Harry G. Meyers installs the New International Electric Cancelling machine at the Cameron post office. It cancels 499 letters per minute and is among the few in operation in the United States. Postmistress Mrs. Bessie Hefley earns praise for the upgrade improving local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Meyers
Washington
Cameron Post Office
International
United States
Dalis
Texa
Bessie Hefley
Miss Edna Bell Spends Weekend at Maysfield Home
Miss Edna Lee Bell spent the weekend at her home in Maysfield.
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Edna Lee Bell
Maysfield
Palace of Sweets Adds Modern Cigar and Cigarette Cabinet
Mr W F Sharpe of the Palace of Sweets installs a new cigar and cigarette cabinet. The confectionery now offers toilet articles and stationery through a complete line and agency for a leading toilet article brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Sharpe
Palace of Sweets
Shaupe
Miss Nona Hubert Visits Austin and San Antonio
Miss Nona Hubert spends this week visiting friends in Austin and San Antonio, traveling between the two Texan cities to catch up with acquaintances and enjoy local hospitality.
Mrs Perry Wilkerson Visited Sister in Waco Over Weekend
Mrs Perry Wilkerson spent the weekend with her sister Mrs John Howard in Waco visiting relatives and attending local activities.
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Mrs
Perry Wilkerson
Minnie Bartholomew
Bess Dunham
Mary Randolph
Imogene McClaren
John Howard
Waco
Editor's Texas Sojourn Highlights Milam Cotton Outlook
The editor tours East Central Texas and Dallas, praising Milam County cotton prospects over bale-heavy Cotton Belt areas. He notes Dallas with 259 buildings of 5 to 29 stories, 150 schools and 200 churches, and extols Truett as a defining preacher at First Baptist Church.
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Texas
Dallas
Milam County
Carolinas
First Baptist Church
Truett
Cotton Mill Stands Beside Itasca Farm Skies
In Dallas narration a lone cotton mill is noted near Itasca. The building rises in the shadow of cotton blooms with a pleasing silhouette against blue farm skies, signaling progress for the Itasca community.
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Dallas
Itasca
Peace of the Pathless Places Westward Journey
A traveler describes a 1000 mile trip from Dallas to El Paso by car noting the distant mountains and vast spaces. The journey promises rugged scenery untouched by industry with visions of life romance and glamour in the blue hills bathed in sunlight.
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Dallas
el Paso
Moody and Cope Honored With Applause at Screen Event
Dan Moody drew strong applause as his picture appeared with Senator Royal S. Cope of New York on screen. Barry Miller, a local figure, is described as a potential next governor following Moody’s prominence here.
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Dan Moody
Royal S. Copeland
New York
Barry Miller
Moody
Cotton and Movies Seen as Cheap Options for Saving
The speaker identifies cotton and picture shows as the most affordable choices. They frame cotton farming and cinema as practical ways to stretch limited budgets, noting their accessibility and low cost relative to other goods.
Should Yoe High Abolish Athletics
Editorial argues against abolishing Yoe High athletics, urging proper management rather than elimination. It asserts athletics foster hard work and character, can be self supporting, and that financial burden is overstated. The piece urges the school board to curb rather than end school sports at Yor High.
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Yee High School
Herald
Yee High
Texas
Yar
Yor
Garage Burglarized At Gause Report
On the night of July 2 the garage of Louis Bowling in Gause was burglarized and eleven automobile casings were stolen. The sheriff was notified and six casings have been recovered. A Mexican is being held in connection with the burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bowling
Gause
Free Fourth of July Barbecue Draws Thousands at Wayside Park
Crowds estimated three to five thousand attended a free barbecue at Wayside in Cameron on July 4, hosted by Messrs Cammer and Balhorn. Over a thousand pounds of barbecue were served as the New Orleans Black Aces played and a large dance followed. Officials plan to make the event an annual July 4 gathering with future dances featuring Skipper Mayfield and J. D. Lewis.
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Cameron
Wayside
Riverside
Cammer
Balhorn
Caldwell
Hearne
Bryan
Brenham
Calvert
Marlin
Rogers
Temple
Skipper Mayfield
J. D. Lewis
Youngs Enjoy Vacation at Lampasas Anderson Park Cottage
John C. Young, manager of Texas Power and Light, and his wife are on a pleasant vacation week at Anderson Park in Lampasas. The company maintains a modern cottage for employee use. Mr Young returned briefly to Cameron on Wednesday and reports they are enjoying their time.
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John C. Young
Texas Power and Light Company
Mrs. Young
Anderson Park
Lampasas
Mr. Young
Cameron
On A Vacation Mr and Mrs J B White Leave for Dallas
Mr and Mrs J B White and their children started their trip last Saturday heading to Dallas for several days then on to Paso and other West Texas points. They expect a three week absence. The Cameron Herald asks readers to excuse any shortcomings for the next week or two while the editor is away on this trip.
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J. B. White
Dallas
Paso
Texas
Cameron Herald
Milano Legion Post plans free barbecue July 21
Harry W Beavers Post American Legion No 415 Milano announces a free barbecue and patriotic celebration on July 21 with Claude Pollard Texas attorney general as principal speaker. A night dance with admission follows plus baseball goat roping and music in an old fashioned picnic setting. Adjutant H B McClellen announced the plans.
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Harry W. Beavers
American Legion No
Milano
Claude Pollard
Texas
H. B. McClellen
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Creek
Cavilla
Good Will
Legion
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