U S Navy lands at Iceland as war crisis deepens
In a war cautionary tone, a writer argues the United States must take decisive action to protect Atlantic shipping. He cites Iceland seizure by U S forces, German propaganda, and calls Senator Wheeler a traitor while urging a shift from defense to national offense.
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British Isles
United States Navy
Iceland
Far North Atlantic
United States
Burton K. Wheeler
Montanna
America
North Atlantic
Wheeler
Funeral Services for Detmold Farmer July 6
Charlie Reichel 55 prominent farmer and Detmold resident was found dead Saturday, believed to have taken his own life. Funeral services set for 3 p.m. Sunday from the family home with interment in Detmold Cemetery. He belonged to St. John's Lutheran Church and had recent health issues.
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Charlie Reichel
Detmold
Thorndale
Reichel
Daily Herald
St. John’s Lutherian Church
Pope Clayton Sapp Promoted in Fourth Armored Division
2nd Lt Pope C Sapp of Cameron Texas receives promotion to 1st Lieutenant in the 84th Reconnaisance Battalion Armored part of the Fourth Armored Division based at Pine Camp New York orders issued by Brigadier General Henry W Baird.
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Pine Camp
N. Y
Fourth Armored Division
Henry W. Baird
Pope C. Sapp
Cameron
Texas
84Th Reconnisance
Battallion Armored
Doctors Meet in Convention Here in Cameron
Central Texas Medical Society and Auxiliary met in Cameron with about 100 doctors and wives attending. Dr Buie of Marlin urged better support for medical students and discussed national defense and doctor service. A Cameron Hospital barbecue hosted by Dr Rischar and Milam County Medical Society noted. next meeting will be in Temple with officers to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Texas Medical Society
Cameron
Buie
Buie Clinic
Marlin
Cameron Hospital
E. Rischar
Milam County
Clifford Swift
T. E. Crump
T. Leland Denson
Temple
Royal Arch Masons Install Officers on July 3
Cameron Royal Arch Masons and Cameron Council Royal and Select Masters installed their officers on July 3. W. DuBois served as High Priest and Thrice Illustrious Master, with Judge Graham Gillis as King and Illustrious Deputy Master. Other names include Geo. G. McGehee, J. W. Haygood, P. S. Graves and additional council officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Royal Arch Masons
W. DuBois
Graham Gillis
Geo. G. McGehee
J. W. Haygood
P. S. Graves
Cameron Council Royal
John B. Henderson
Niley Smith
Bill Alex Bonds
W. P. Matyastik
Sentinel
Five Men in Wreck Injuries Reported in Early Week Crash
Wilburn Price is in Cameron Hospital in a critical condition after a car wreck near Elm Ridge as five men were involved. The injured include James Cryer Jack Price Anton Stecher and Joe Barcha. The vehicle overturned twice after attempting to pass another car making a turn. Price suffered a crushed skull and broken collar bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilburn Price
Cameron Hospital
James Cryer
Jack Price
Anton Stecher
Joe Barcha
Elm Ridge
Price
Mrs. Hess Humbles Dies Suddenly at Home
Mrs. Hess Humbles 56 died suddenly at 11 30 a m Saturday from a heart attack. She had been in good health. Funeral services were set for 4 00 p m Sunday at W D Favey residence in Cameron with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev P L Caperton of North Elm Baptist Church will conduct. Surviving children include D L Humbles Cameron Mrs Brentham Morris Amarillo Mrs Elbert Pemberton Lake Charles La Mrs Roy McLerran Temple Mrs Flinn Lankford Waco and G L Humbles Elgin.
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D. L. Humbles
Cameron
Brentham Morris
Amarillo
Elbert Pemberton
Lake Charles
Roy McLerran
Temple
Flinn Lankford
Waco
G. L. Humbles
Elgin
Betty Jo Dickens Recovering After Tonsillectomy
Betty Jo Dickens had her tonsils removed and is recovering well. She is reported to be doing nicely after the procedure and resting at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jo Dickens
New Legion Commander Named in Cameron
O B Horstmann is elected Commander of the American Legion Post in Cameron and assumes duties succeeding Emmet Streetman after a successful year. Horstmann, a Cameron businessman, will bring county representation to legion affairs. Other officers elected include Jim McGoldrick as vice commander and Ryan Grabein as second vice commander with George Clark as Adjutant and Bob Bennett as Finance Officer. Executive Committee members are Emmett Streetman, Chas Allday, Lee Clar, John Sapp, R. A. Michalka, Grady Little and August Kunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Horstmann
American Legion
Cameron
Emmet Streetman
Cox Addresses State Bar Convention on Administrative Agencies
Cameron lawyer M G Cox spoke unscheduled at the Texas State Bar convention criticizing government agencies as a threat to democracy and the authority of courts. He urged organized lawyers to act to counter the expansion of state and federal board power amid other speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M_ G. Cox
Cameron
State Bar of Texas
Cox
Supreme Court
Carthage
Houston
Runge
County Board Meeting Rescheduled to July 22
The County Board meeting planned for July 15 has been postponed to July 22. The session will address transfers with no adjustments at the August meeting. The Deputy State Superintendent calls a Bryan gathering of all superintendents and trustees for the morning of July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Mrs. Paul Webb Dies in North Carolina
Mrs. Paul Webb died in Morehead City North Carolina on Monday June 30 mourned by Cameron friends. Her husband County Judge Paul Webb former Cameron City Attorney notified friends by telegram. A talented musician taught music here for years and their daughter Sue Griffin Webb is married.
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Cameron
Paul Webb
Morehead City
North Carolina
Local residents share illnesses and visits at family home
Perry Wilkerson, previously ill at Cameron hospital, has improved and returned home. Mrs. Jack Hearrell and her Gladewater children visit their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Lola Hearrell. Also visiting is Mrs. Herman Wheeler of Louisville, Kentucky.
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Perry Wilkerson
Cameron Hospital
Jack Hearrell
Gladewater
Lola Hearrell
Herman Wheeler
Louisville
Hearrell
Revival Meeting at First Methodist Church Begins Sunday
A revival at First Methodist Church starts Sunday July 14 announced by Rev J W Mills. D L Landrum of St Mark's Houston will preach starting Monday. Weekday morning services at 9 and evening services at 8. Billy Trigger leads singing. Members urged to attend. public invited.
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First Methodist Church
J. W. Mills
D. L. Landrum
St. Mark's Methodist Church
Houston
Billy Trigger
Bond Sales Reach Total of $67,667 in Milam County
Weekly statement of sales from Emory B. Camp shows Milam County bond sales totaling 67,667 with Cameron leading at 50,674.75 and Rockdale at 11,859.25. Smaller entries include Thorndale Os 4,850 and Buckholts 881.25 with Gause 412.50.
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Milam County
Emory B. Camp
Cameron
Rockdale
Thorndale
A and M Short Course for Milam Farmers July Dates
Texas A and M College hosts a short course July 14 15 for Milam County farmers. J W Stufflebeme urges attendance with sessions at the Animal Husbandry Pavilion covering cattle and sheep feeding latest practices range mineral work animal breeding and cotton insect control. County farmers encouraged to attend.
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Texas A & M College
Milam County
J. W. Stufflebeme
Stufflebeme
Half of Manpower Lost to Local Board Under New Age Rule
The local board reports a sharp manpower drop after a new rule defers registrants over 28. About 33 1/3 percent of the probable Class 1A list has been lost, with only 79 added by those turning 21 since Oct 16, 1940. Over 10 percent are removed by physical examination, possibly necessitating reclassification to meet quotas. Board chairman J. B. White notes the board and janitor remain.
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Local Board No. 2
J. B. White
Traveling couple visits Cameron from Temple
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Jones of Temple spent Wednesday in Cameron. He travels weekly and has many friends there while Mrs Jones has visited before and formed friendships. She is active in Red Cross and civic work in her hometown.
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Jimmie Jones
Temple
Cameron
Morrison elected president of Texas county district attorneys
Milam County's W A Bill Morrison, Criminal District Attorney, was chosen as President of the Texas Association of County and District Attorneys during the Texas Bar Association meeting in Dallas. Previously secretary and vice president, Morrison is among the young leaders in the post and will focus on his prosecuting duties.
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Texas Association of County and
Texas Bar Association
Dallas
Morrison
Milam County
Texas University
W. A. Morrison
Twentieth Judicial District
Soldier Charged in Highway Death Near Rosebud
R H Cranfill of Keene was killed instantly near Rosebud on Highway 77 when struck by a passing automobile. Henry Edward Geiser of Camp Bowie is charged with negligent homicide for the incident. Cranfill was repairing a tire when Geiser's car knocked him down and dragged him. Geiser, inducted in January for a year of training, is held at Camp Bowie on a $300 bond. Cranfill’s wife and two children were present.
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R. H. Cranfill
Keene
Rosebud
Henry Edward Geiser
Camp Bowie
Cranfill
Herald
Geiser
Army
Cameron Board
Miss Lena Yee Enjoys Summer Vacation at Home
Miss Lena Yee of Austin is at home for a short summer vacation lasting a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Yee
Austin
Mrs Booth Travels Through Waco Cameron and Bryan
Mrs. Booth of Waco spends a few days in Cameron then plans to visit Bryan for several days before returning to Waco.
Russians gain on central front as battles rage across Poland
The Moscow based Red Army says two motorized Nazi divisions were wiped out on the central front toward Moscow and that Russians are gaining the upper hand along an 1100 mile front. German claims of success appear aimed at home audiences amid heavy fighting and air battles with thousands of tanks deployed. In Syria the British resume war actions as Vichy France rejects armistice terms offered via the American consul at Birut.
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Poland
Moscow
Red Army
Stalin Line
Hitler
Bessarabia
Bukraine
Kukraine
Black Sea
Syria
France
Birut
Three Speakers Conference Held in Marlin on National Defense
Three prominent Cameron men and public speakers attended a speakers conference in Marlin on Wednesday under the National Defense Program. J. W. Mills W. A. Morrison and Gordon Baskin were among the speakers advised on addresses for National Defense and Home Defense councils across the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Strutz Family Visits Michalka Household Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strutz and their family visited the home of their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Leo Michalka on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Strutz
Leo Michalka
Two Aged Brothers Jackknifed By Truck On Highway 36
Two elderly brothers identified as C. M. Simington 87 of Alvin and Robert Simington 86 of Rockdale were injured when a passing truck with a trailer side swiped their car on Highway 36 near Pettibone. Their vehicle overturned several times and both were taken by Marek-Burns Ambulance to Cameron Hospital in critical condition. Police said no arrests yet, but an investigation is underway.
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Pettibone
Cameron Hospital
Marek-Burns
Aluminum Drive Inspired by Melma Mae Swift in Millis
A local 11 year old Melma Mae Swift casts six pieces of aluminum into a wire pen on the courthouse lawn to aid Britain. The event draws remarks from Captain Ira Lee Sullivan about war experiences, with local clergyman John W. Mills urging communal effort and women’s continued support in wartime aluminum drives.
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Britain
Melma Mae Swift
Millis
Court House Lawn
Melma Mara
Chas
Swift
Melma Mae
Cameron
Ira Lee Sullivan
America
John W. Mills
First Methodist Church
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Italy
Roosevelt
Charletsville
Virginia
Mussolini
Norway
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Gulf Stream
Artic Circle
Russia
Pope Clayton Sapp
Royal Arch Masons
Mrs. Hess
Mr. Horstmann
South Carolina
Methodist Church
Milano
W. A
Bill) Morrison, Milam
Motoriz
C. M. Simington
Alvin and
Robert Simington
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