Three Holder brothers drown escaping heat near Davilla
Davilla Texas July 5 Three brothers Elbert 17 Joe 13 and Carl 11 drowned while swimming in Donahoe Creek four miles east of Davilla after the heat drove them to the water Their father P E Holder a longtime tenant farmer found their clothes on the bank and neighbors aided in the search locating the bodies at the bottom of the creek No witnesses were present and the family has deep roots in the community with P F Holder grandfather among its pioneer citizens.
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Davilla
Texas
Donahoe Creek
Here
P. E. Holder
Elbert
Joe
Carl
Drowned Boys
L. M. Massey
Woman Found Floating in Tank near Malone
Hillsboro July 4 Mrs Louise Lucko 68 was found floating atop a farm tank three miles west of Malone. She resided with Scheler on the Winkler farm and had been despondent since her husband died six years ago. An inquest was held by Justice Berry Hubbard.
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Hillsboro
Louise Lucko
Malone
Justice of the Peace
Berry Hubbard
Lions Elect Officers At Weekly Luncheon
At the basement Methodist church luncheon the Lions Club elected officers for the coming year. President J. C. Martin. 1st vice president C. S. Peyton. 2nd vice president J. C. Young. secretary Lee Tag. treasurer F. B. Cable. lion tamer T. A. Fisher. tail twister R. P. deter.
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Methodist Church
Lions Club
J. C. Martin
C. S. Peyton
J. C. Young
Lee Tag
F. B. Cable
T. A. Fisher
R. P. Deter
Infant Gloria Mosley passes after brief illness
After a short 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 o'clock with Rev. E. S. Hutcherson delivering comforting words. She was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery, with flowers from loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Louise Mosley
Ernest Mosley
E. S. Hutcherson
Oak Hill Cemetery
Jesus
Cameron Boys Make Honor Roll at Texas University
Two Cameron youths, W. R. Arrett and Frank Mondrik, appear on Texas University Arts and Sciences honor roll of 432 students for high grades and course progress. Dean H. Y. Benedict announced the list. Cameron pride grows with many local students honored statewide.
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Cameron
Texas
Texas University
W. R. Arrett
Frank Mondrik
H. Y. Benedict
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Texas
The
University
Baggett Shuts Down Lions in City League Victory
Baggett pitched superbly for the North End Club to beat the Lions. Tindall allowed twelve safeties in six innings, with three hits in one inning accounting for the Lions only run. Bob Terry’s squad shows depth filling for Miller and Stirling as North End keeps winning.
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Bob Terry
North Enders
Lions
Baggett
North End
Tindall
Miller
Stirling
Fort Worth
Young
Cameron Country Club Players Enter July 4 Golf Meet
Members L. A. Cottle Reed Rogers Hubert Hefley O. M. Smith Tom Henderson Jr. F. C. Fahrendorf and others entered the Lake Polk Country Club event in Temple on July 4. A Cameron Country Club tournament is planned for July 14.
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Cameron Country Club
Lake Polk Country Club
Temple
L. A. Cottle
Reed Rogers
Hubert Hefley
O. M. Smith
Tom Henderson Jr
F. C. Fahrendorf
Moody Returns From Good Will Trip
Governor Dan Moody and the Good Will party completed a two week tour through Texas and the North and East. Moody described the trip as very successful and said he would issue official thoughts on its benefits. He halted in Houston for the American Legion state convention and noted plans for the State Bar Association opening.
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Austin
Dan Moody
Good Will Party
Texas
Moody
Houston
American Legion
State Bar Association
State Board of Education
Council reviews cemetery lot prices with two residents
At a Tuesday 4 PM council meeting Miss Aetna Smith and Mrs. W A Morrison discussed pricing for cemetery lots in the new addition. The council took the issue under advisement and will report back soon.
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Aetna Smith
W. A. Morrison
Street Committee Authorized Dips and Culverts
The Street Committee was empowered to place dips and culverts only where absolutely necessary in the city, limiting construction to essential locations and maintaining street access.
Bids Sought for City Funds Interest Rate Cameron
Notice to financial institutions of Cameron invites bids on the interest rate for city funds for the next twelve months.
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City of
Cameron
Mr and Mrs Vernon Roberts Visit Sister in Temple
Mr and Mrs Vernon Roberts visited her sister in Temple on Sunday, details of the trip not provided.
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Mrs. Vernon Roberts
Cameron Business Women Elect Officers At Ben Arnold Banquet
Cameron Business and Professional Women met in Ben Arnold for a banquet with a chicken supper and table settings of linen and summer flowers. Miss Rose Rischar was reelected president. other officers were reelected or chosen, and the club sent condolence to Temple members and greetings to the State Convention in San Antonio.
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Delphyn Scott
Ben Arnold
Rose Rischar
Wilyne Clyde
Kirby Boles
W. H. Stafford
Carrie Marek
Lucille McClaren
Fee
Temple Business & Professional Women's Club
Arline McDonald
R. N
Temple
San Antonio
L. B. Nicholson
Earle Isham
L. Bigbee
B. E. McMillan
Homer McLane
Oleta Jackson
Post Office Installs New International Electric Cancelling Machine
Postal Inspector Harry G. Meyers installs a modern New International Electric Cancelling machine in Cameron post office. It processes 400 letters per minute and is among the few in the United States. Postmistress Mrs. Bessie Hefley is praised for securing the upgrade improving local service.
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Harry G. Meyers
Washington
Cameron Post Office
International
United States
Dalis
Texas
Bessie Hefley
Edna Bell Spends Weekend at Maysfield Home
Miss Edna Lee Bell spent the weekend at her home in Maysfield, returning to her daily routines after the visit.
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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 installed a new cigar and cigarette cabinet this week, a stylish addition to the popular confectionery. Also continuing the year’s policy, Mr. Shalloe received a complete line of toilet articles and stationery and now offers a major brand of toiletries for display.
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W. F. Sharpe
The
Palace of Sweets
Shalloe
Miss Nona Hubert Visits Austin and San Antonio
Miss Nona Hubert travels this week to Austin and San Antonio to visit friends, enjoying local scenes and hospitality in two Texas cities.
Mrs Perry Wilkerson Visits Sister in Waco
Mrs Perry Wilkerson spent the weekend with her sister Mrs John Howard in Waco.
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Mrs
Perry Wilkerson
Minnie Bartholomew
Bess Dunham
Mary Randolph
Inogene McClaren
John Howard
Waco
Editor’s Texas sojourn notes Milam County contrast with Dallas
The editor describes a Texas trip starting July 2, praising Milam County crop prospects and criticizing cotton-only focus. He observes Dallas as a booming city with numerous tall buildings, schools, and churches, and praises Truett as a preeminent preacher encountered at First Baptist Church.
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Firat Baptist Church
Truett
Dallas
Itasca Cotton Mill Linked to Local Progress
A Dallas observer notes one cotton mill en route to Itasca. The mill stands in the shadow of cotton blooms with a pleasing outline against blue farm skies, signaling progress for the Itasca community.
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Dallas
Itasca
Peace of the Pathless Places Westward Journey
The narrator plans a 1000 mile trip from Dallas to El Paso by car noting it will not be nonstop. Along the route they expect an unspoiled empire of rugged attire, mountains, vast spaces, and the romance and glamour found in the blue hills catching sunlight like tawny lace.
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Dallas
el Paso
Dan Moody Applauded by Audience with Cope and Barry Miller
Dan Moody drew strong applause as his image appeared alongside Senator Royal S Cope and land of New York. The piece notes Barry Miller as a possible next governor after Moody in the local scene.
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Dan Moody
Royal S. Copeland
New York
Barry Miller
Moody
Cotton and Picture Shows Seen as Cheap Options
The speaker suggests that among affordable choices cotton fabric and cinema attendance stand out as economical options. This reflects a bygone era focus on low-cost goods and entertainment as practical savings.
Should Yoe High Abolish Athletics
A local editorial argues against abolishing Yee High athletics urging the school board to curb rather than end sports. It defends athletic programs as discipline building, character development, and financially sound when well managed, urging careful study before drastic action.
Garage Burglary at Gause Leads to Suspect
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 suspect is being held in connection with the case.
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Louis Bowling
Gause
Free July Fourth Barbecue Draws Cameron Crowds At Wayside Park
The Cameron crowd, estimated three to five thousand, lined Wayside and Riverside Parks for a free barbecue by Cammer and Balhorn. About one thousand pounds of barbecue were served. The New Orleans Black Aces performed at a record dance, with future plans for regular July 4 events and two upcoming dances by Skipper Mayfield and J D Lewis.
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Cameron
Wayside
Riverside
Cammer
Balhorn
Caldwell
Hearne
Bryan
Brenham
Calvert
Marlin
Rogers
Temple
New Orleans
Black Aces
Skipper Mayfield
J. D. Lewis
Vacation for Texas Power and Light Manager at Lampasas Park
John C. Young, manager of Texas Power and Light Company, and his wife are on a week long vacation at the Anderson Park cottage in Lampasas. Young drove to Cameron for a few hours Wednesday and reports an enjoyable time at the park.
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John C. Young
Texas Power and Light Company
Mrs. Young
Anderson Park
Lampasas
Mr. Young
Cameron
Family vacation through Dallas and West Texas notes
Mr and Mrs J B White and their child left last Saturday in their car for Dallas where they spent several days and will then travel to Paso and other points in West Texas They plan to be gone about three weeks The Cameron Herald asks readers to pardon upcoming shortcomings while the editor is out of town and on staple duty
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Texas
Dallas
Milam County
Carolinas
J. B. White
Paso
Cameron Herald
Milano Legion Post to Celebrate 2181 Picnic and Ball
Harry W. Beavers American Legion No. 415 at Milano will host a free barbecue and patriotic picnic on July 21 with Claude Pollard Texas attorney general delivering the main address. An evening dance with admission will conclude the day after baseball goat roping music and other entertainment. H B McClellen adjutant announced the plans.
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Harry W. Beavers
American Legion No
Milano
Claude Pollard
Texas
H. B. McClellen
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Cavilla
Good Will
Yee High School
Herald
Yee High
Yee
Legion
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