Cameron oil field poised for big test along Little River Fault
Western Gulf Corporation plans to drill their No 1 Batte well on 8000 acres near Cameron to prove an oil-rich structure connected to the Little River Fault. Locals recall past discoveries and warn of possible gusher while praising experienced drillers Buddie Wilson and Stefani Heilbig as crews prepare for a potential Cameron boom across a 12 to 15 mile wide, 66 mile long structure.
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Cameron
Western Gulf Corporation of Houston
McCown
Lamkin
Butte
Tarver Bros
Wildcat
Texas
Buddie Wilson
Stefani Heilbig
Rockdale
Political Announcements for Democratic Primary 1938
The Herald lists candidates for many offices subject to the Democratic primary on July 23 1938. Railroad Commissioner John Wood. Congress 11th W R Poage. State Senator 13th John Collins Doss Hardin Sam Darden. Representatives Reese Turner Joe A Slavi e Raymond Beard Walter B Smith Jr Robert W Bob Porter. 65th District Henry G Lehman F B Parkhill. Criminal District Attorney W A Morrison. District Clerk Penn Wolf. County Judge Jeff T Kemp. Assessor and Collector of Taxes Bill Alex Bonds. County Clerk Homer Labours. Sheriff Gene Smith R M Kennedy. County Treasurer Roy Storrs Will Ford etc. other county posts Guy T Newton Wm McMillion J J Barrett Womack Brashear John Thweatt Grady Stidham B F Bailey J E Harwell Horstmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Beard
Walter B. Smith, Jr
Robert W
Bob) Porter
Henry G. Lehman
F. B. Parkhill
Cardui Promises Relief for Menstrual Pain and Strength
Cardui is described as beneficial for many women suffering functional pains of menstruation. The ad states two uses: easing immediate pain and nervousness during the monthly period, and helping build overall strength by improving nourishment from food. Some cases may require a physician.
Methodist Joint Quarterly Conference Held in Buckholts
A joint Methodist quarterly conference gathered Sunday with ten congregations represented. The Rev M H Melbert presided at the eleven o clock service and filled the pulpit. A noon luncheon was served in the church basement and an afternoon session drew strong attendance.
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Buckholts
Minerva
Cameron
M. H. Melbert
Marlin
McLane Couple Visits From Tyler Spend Weekend Here
Mr and Mrs Will McLane of Tyler spent the weekend with relatives and friends here. Mr McLane formerly lived in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McLane
Tyler
Mr. McLane
Cameron
Revival at Maysfield Opens July 8 led by Gutzke
Rev M G Gutzke of the Chair of Bible at Austin College will lead union revival services starting Friday night July 8 at Maysfield. Rev M Kilpatrick will lead the song service and in Gutzke’s absence Rev Vernon Miles of Cameron will preach the evening sermon on July 8.
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M. G. Gutzke
Bible At
Austin College
Maysfield
M. Kilpatrick
Gutzke
Vernon Miles
Cameron
Milam County Girls Attend Missing Short Course
Milam County girls attend a short course with participants including Johnnye Ruth Ruzicka Ad Hall Marie Ruzicka Theresa Anderle Kathleen Cunningham from New Salem. LaRita Heath of Milano wins canned products judging and Bobbie Lou Henderson of Ben Arnold wins the bedroom improvement contest. Sponsor is Mrs L J Boatright of Curry.
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Johnnye Ruth Ruzicka
Ad Hall
Marie Ruzicka
Theresa Anderle
Kathleen Cunningham
New Salem
LaRita Heath
Milano
Bobbie Lou Henderson
Ben Arnold
Local visitors shared at family gathering in Houston and area
Miss Mary Lou and Faye Jones, daughters of Mr and Mrs J C Jones of Houston, visit their aunt Mrs Sam Hefley for a few weeks vacation. Kenneth Rogers of Lubbock visits his father William R Rogers this week and says he is glad to come home. Miss Emma Thomas, a Georgetown student, spends the Fourth with relatives here.
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Mary Lou
Faye Jones
J. C. Jones
Houston
Sam Hefley
Kenneth Rogers
Lubbock
William R. Rogers
Kenneth
Emma Thomas
Georgetown
Rube Johnson
M. M. Johnson
San Antonio
Community Notes Share Returned Travelers and Visits
Local residents recount summer trips and returns from Edinburg Rio Grande Valley and Houston with updates on kin. Several families, including Cooks Henrichsen and Denson Kidd, visit relatives in Waco Galveston Temple and Corpus Christi. New bank hires include John Davis at Citizens National Bank and Bill Newton in Wichita Falls.
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Big Elm Creek
Ben Arnold Way
S. W. McLerran
W. Lamkin
J. W. Gandy
John T. Thweatt
Brazos
Herald
John Wood
Congress
W. R. Poage
John Collins Doss Hardin
Sam Darden
Reese Turner
Joe A. Slavie
W. A
Bill) Morrison
Penn Wolf
Jeff T. Kemp
Alex Bonds
Homer
Gene Smith
R. M. Kennedy
Roy Storrs
Ww. C. (Will) Ford W. J. Woods
R. A. Devers
J. C. Mayfield
Ww. C. Clement
Guy T. Newton
B. M. McMillion J. J. Barrett
Justice Peace
Womack Brashear
For
John Thweatt
Grady Stidham
B. F. Bailey
J. E. Harwell
E. Horstmann
Cardui
Gladiola
B. Sack
Man
Departonens
Angwetith
Studebakers
Texaco
Hanes
Lipton’s Tea
Alexander Smith
Arcah
Crepper Iliee
Emerry Comeraman
Chee Ware J
Caner Sap Fm
Coes Bae OE
Dreestan
Fonda
Fred
Erie
Senter
Ef Sen
Alemtryen
Weil
Proceer & Ganitie
Peter
Cnet Wenters
Viking
Milam County
Will Cook
Edinburg
Rio Grande Valley
W. A. Henrichsen
Walter, Jr
Marjorie Ann
Myrtle A. Little
W. F. Henrichsen
Waco
Marjorie Ann Denson
Marjorie Kidd
N. C. Smith
Charlie McGehee
Galveston
Annette Ryan
Cameron Hospital
Laureta Evans
Temple
James L. Coleman
Corpus Christi
Bob Barnett
L. Bigbee
John Davis
Judd Davis
The
Citizens National Bank
Bill Newton
W. O. Newton
Wichita Falls
Mrs. Tull Pope
Hoyte
Mrs. Pope
Ia Avriett
Giles Averiett
Austim
Servel Electrolux
Ame
C. BE. Gaston
Proctor & Gamble
D. O. Duncum
Electrolux
Cameron, Texas
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