Crowd roars as Hill Billy campaigner hits Cameron crowd
A noon political rally on Cameron’s courthouse lawn draws an estimated 7000 to 8000 as D Daniel campaigns for governor atop a bus. The crowd recalls past debates with Hogg and Clark while Hill Billy music and Irish characters energize the scene and kids join the spectacle.
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Court House Lawn
Cameron
Hogg
Clark
Ddaniel
Hons
Bailey
Neff
Pat
Mike
Molly
Hill Billy Band
O'Daniel
Light Crust Doughboys
Burrus Mills
Hill Billy Have
Cameron Oil Boom Expected Near Cameron Texas
Cameron and its residents are on the verge of an oil boom. A rich Edwards Limestone formation lies 2.7 miles southeast of Cameron’s corporate corner and was touched in September 1926 by Sullivan & Overton at 3036 feet in No 1 R. L. Butte.
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the Herald
Cameron
Edwards
Sullivan & Overton
R. L. Butte
Sarah Threadgill
W. W. Lewis
Riverside Farm
Little River
Hugh
Ben McClellen
J. M. Randolph
Baptist Encampment Opens in Wilson Ledbetter Park
Milam County Baptist Encampment announced by Rev. Vernon G. Miles of Cameron Baptist Church will run July 31 to August 5 in Wilson Ledbetter Park. Activities include BYPU work Sunday School and MWA classes with preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Camping on the grounds is welcome. Plans aim to make it one of the movement’s best ever.
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Milam County
Wilson-Ledbetter Park
Vernon G. Miles
Cameron Baptist Church
Miles
Louis Schmelling Fight Pictures at Cameron Theatre
The Joe Louis versus Max Schmeling championship fight film shows in New York at Cameron Theatre on Thursday and Friday July 7 and 8. The match lasted just over two minutes with pre fight, battle, and post fight scenes blended for a strong attraction. The two day run emphasizes a concise heavyweight championship moment.
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Joe Louis
Max Schmelling
New York
Cameron Theatre
Louis
Rev J P Love to Return for Cameron Sunday Service
Rev J P Love pastor of All Saints Episcopal church will be in Cameron for Sunday services at his church. Holy Communion will be offered. Mr and Mrs Love have been visiting Louisville, Kentucky for several weeks on their annual Blue River fishing trip.
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J. P. Love
Cameron
All Saints Episcopal Church
Mrs. Love
Louisville
Kentucky
Blue River Region
Rev. Love
Milam County Tax Relief Endorsed by Senate Candidate
Milam County taxpayers could save nearly two million dollars in ten years if John Collins wins a State Senate seat and passes a bill he supported in the last session. Collins notes 48 Texas counties avoid state ad valorem taxes and argues Milam should receive the same relief. He says matched federal funds could fund public works and reemploy workers while preserving local tax dollars.
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Milam County
John Collins
State
Senate
House
Collins
Texas
Milam
Bids Sought for Rockdale Post Office Building Project
Bids will be received and publicly opened on August 10 at 1 pm for construction of the new Rockdale Post Office. Plans are obtainable from the Procurement Division Public Buildings Branch Washington DC. Bids will be opened in the Rockdale Post Office.
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Rockdale
Public Buildings Branch
Washington, D. C
Free Barbecue Planned for Forest Grove Picnic Day
A free barbecue and Basket Picnic will occur on Wednesday July 13 in Forest Grove. The Milam County fund beneficiaries organized the event to buy the barbecue and entertainment will be offered along Highway 77. Music and activities are scheduled for the day and everyone is invited.
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Forest Grove
Milam
Fred Allen Opens Duo Show in Cameron Today
Fred Allen presents a best musical show and comedy in Cameron with acts that spoof fumbling and missed cues. The piece highlights acrobats attempting complex routines while colliding, noting this comedy requires a skilled performer to execute the trick.
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Fred Allen
Cameron
The Adventures of Robin Hood at Cameron Theatre this weekend
The Warner Bros. film starring Errol Flynn opens at Cameron Theatre Sunday and Monday in Technicolor. The adventure follows Sir Robin of Locksley, archer and leader of a band aiding the poor against Norman knights. Original story credit goes to Norman Reilly Raine and Seton I. Miller.
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Robin Hood
Warmier Bros
Errol Flinn
Cameron Theatre
Sir Robin of
Locksley
England
Warner Bros
Radio City Music Hall
Norman Reilly Raine
Seton I. Miller
Messrs
Raine and Miller
Electrolux Refrigerator Sold Through Herald Advertisement
Duncum, a local Electrolux dealer, reports delivering a unit to Mr. and Mrs. Horelica of Chicago after a February Herald ad reached readers there. The Chicago buyer chose Electrolux after comparing models, proving the paper’s wide reach beyond Texas. The Horelicas thanked the local dealer and praised the appliance.
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Ad In Herald
Electrolux
Chicago
Duncum
Horelica
Ad Hall
Hubert Horelica
Racine Avenue
Herald
Fleetrolux
Dunecum
Mr. Horelica
Windy City
Texas
Milam Statue Dedication Set for Cameron July 11
Cameron allocates 14 000 dollars for a life size bronze statue of Benjamin R Milam hero of the Texas Revolution. The 3 PM ceremony features Lieut Governor Walter Woodul and Coke Stevenson with Judge Graham Gillis delivering the dedicatory address.
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Satue
Benjamin R. Milam
Cameron
Bryant Baker
New York
Battle Grounds
Amtonio
Walter Woodul
Centennial Commission For
Texas
Coke Stevenson
Junction
House
Commission For Law
Milam County
Mary Lake Culpepper
T. S. Henderson
Graham Gillis
Mary Frances White
Roy Law
Jeff T. Kemp
Foight
Life Road For W. Lee ODanial
A farm boy rises from poverty to business success tracing W Lee ODaniel’s stormy years. From a ranch childhood he helped his mother with chores and school, later entering business college and pursuing a political path as Texas governor candidate.
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W. Lee O'Daniel
Ranch Boy
Fort Worth
Texas
Hotel
Husbey
Lee
Business College
Cameron Gets New Oil Company
Cameron unveils Mack Oil Company with a modern station at the Underpass near the Santa Fe lines. A. W. McCullin of Minerva, friendly proprietor, opened the station several weeks ago offering East Texas and Minerva gasoline.
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Cameron
Mack Oil Company
A. W. McCullin
Minerva
East Texas
Mrs Law and kin Visit Aunt and Sister in Wharton
Mrs. Tom Law and family of Wharton have been visiting her aunt Mrs. Geo A Thomas and her sister Miss Clara Thomas.
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Tom Law
Wharton
Geo. A. Thomas
Clara Thomas
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Mollie O'Daniel
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W. C. King
Louis Schmelling
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Ture
Robin. Hood Sunday
Ben Milam
Hon Roy Law
Presiding Rev
0. C. Acrey
Walter Woodus
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