Name contest winner chosen for Cameron park
Miss Ethel Morgan of McAllen Texas wins five dollar prize for naming Cameron new amusement park from about four hundred submissions. A letter from Elwood Cammer Cameron Texas suggests Skeezix as the park name with signs and ads built around Skeezix Fair Ground and Skeezix for music and dancing. Morgan notes she is a summer visitor with relatives in Milano and Gause and hopes to see her name high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Morgan
McAllen
Texas
Cameron
Elwood Cammer
Cameron Herald
Cameron Country
Milano
Gause
W. R. Webb
Captain Higgins Of Varsity Squad 1927 Is Here Wednesday
Ox Higgins former Texas University star and 1927 Longhorn captain visited Cameron on Wednesday. He coached the Freshman team last year at the university before resigning to join C. and S. Sporting Goods in Austin. He met L. V. Perkins, Verneceh and Froy Hardin and was popular among local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clen
Ox’ Higgins
Longhorn
Cameron
C. & S. Sporting Goods
Austin
L. V. Perkins
Voerencepch
Froy Hardin
Kennedy High
The
Texas University
Two Cleaners for the Price of One
Texas Power and Light offers two Premier electric sweepers for the price of one in the Herald. The deal pairs the Premier sweeper with Spic-Span, and lasts two more days. Call the Texas Power and Light office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Power & Light
Texas Power & Light Company
Herald
Texas Power and Light Company
Ralstons to Attend Salado Friday Reunion
Mr and Mrs J M Ralston will attend a reunion Friday July 12 in Salado Bell county The gathering brings old time residents and many distinguished Texans from across the state Salado was an early Texas college seat where numerous Texans were educated James L Smith father of Mrs Ralston headed the college moving there in 1856 from Cameron He also taught in Cameron from 1861 to 1863 The couple looks forward to renewing friendships with a large Texas gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Ralston
Salado
Bell County
Texas
Texas College
Ralston
James L. Smith
Cameron
Farmer's Short Course Set For College Station Dates
The Twentieth Annual Farmer's Short Course meets at College Station from July 29 to August 3. Milam County shows strong representation this year. The Cameron Commercial Club funds prizes for contests sponsored by Mr. Banzhaf and Miss Bartholomew. attendees should register with them for reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Milam County
Cameron Commercial Club
War veterans visit Cameron as Hosch is shot
J A Hosch 51 prominent Elm Ridge farmer was shot dead Saturday afternoon in Santa Fe town near Cameron. Fred Mathis surrendered after the shooting, turning over a .38 pistol. Hosch died en route to the sanitarium. Mathis jailed. examining trial set. grand jury called. Funeral services held at Catholic church with burial in Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hosch
Elm Ridge
Cameron
Matocha Hardware Company
Santa Fe
Fred Mathis
Yarrelton
Will Vaughn
Blaylock
Hosch
Mathis
Coleman-Eplen Undertaking Company
Vaughn
Father Apel
Coleman
Eplen
Emil Boedeker
Joe Parma
Ben Boedeker
Henry Sheffield
Richard Ehler
Ralph Michalka
B. J. Matocha
Resolution commends C S Peyton for Cameron service
A Cameron Chamber of Commerce resolution praises C S Peyton, president, for his civic leadership and notes his resignation to join Southwestern Bell in Temple. It commends his progressive program and urges Temple citizens to welcome his residence and service. It acknowledges his years of community activity in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Peyton
Cameron Charter of Commerce
F. &. Jackson
Peyton
Temple
Southwestern Bell Telephone Exchange
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Cameron
Chamber of Commerce
Supreme Court Amendment by Judge Gillis in Milam County
Judge W G Gillis argues for a Texas constitutional amendment to expand the Supreme Court from three to more members to speed justice. He notes historical growth of courts, increased Texas population to 5 million, and cites comparisons with other states to justify a larger, continuous Court for efficient administration of justice. He urges Milam County voters to support the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
John H. Reagan
Buck Walton
Texas
Commission of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Courts of
Civil Appeals
Tupreme Court
Aet
Arizona
Nevada
Wyoming
Milam County
Fiddles of Old Masters Rally in Cameron
Uncle Mike James of Houston leads a week of old time fiddling in Cameron with masters Pete Wilson Uncle John Story George Mode and J W Haygood as neighbors host nightly gatherings at local residences and radio fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike James
Cameron
American Legion
Houston
Texas
George Mode
J. W. Haygood
Mr. Haygood
Uncle Mike James
Houston Post-Dispatch
Pete Wilson
John Story
J. W. Hayvgood
T. A. Howell
Tom Mahry
Mike
Cameron Team Set To Face Franklin Sunday
Cameron and Franklin meet again in Cameron on Sunday at Lawless Greenfield after a 1 0 Cameron win in 13 innings in Franklin last Sunday. A strong crowd is expected as both clubs contend for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Franklin
Lawless Greenfield
Young People's Meeting At Belton Presbyterian Church
Miss Gladys Davis Maidie Watson Patsy McGregor Elizabeth McCollum and Masters John Watson Julian Freeman and John Atkinson attend a young people's meeting at the Belton Presbyterian church this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Davis
Maidie Watson
Patsy McGregor
Elizabeth McCollum
Masters John Watson
Julian Freeman
John Atkinson
The
Presbyterian Church
Belton
Chamber Resolution Honors Local Citizen For Service
The Chamber of Commerce votes to commend a Cameron citizen for civic service and administrative help to the telephone exchange. A copy of the resolution will be published in local papers, filed in minutes, and mailed to Temple Chamber of Commerce and the Longdistance Bell Telephone Company. Committee signatures: T. S. Henderson Jr, E. S. Hutcherson, J. B. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Exchange
South
Chamber of Conmerce
Chamber of Commerce
Temple
Lumbhwestern Bell Telephone Company
Absent 42 Years Former Resident Returns to Cameron
B P Hunt of Jacksonville arrives in Cameron after 42 years and visits old citizens and spots from 1857, reading the Legion celebration in the Cameron Herald, hoping to meet old time friends. He has served with the Missouri Pacific vertical for the past year and ordered the Herald sent to his address for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Hunt
Jacksonville
Cameron
Hunt
Legion
Cameron Herald
Missouri
Herald
Vote On Amendments Here On July 16
Ballots delivered for the election on Tuesday July 16 at polling places statewide. Citizens vote on proposed amendments to increase supreme court judges and governor salary. Court amendment has active support while governor salary amendment draws little interest in this county.
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Supreme Court
Miss Evangeline Chatmas Visits Marlin Guests Home
Miss Evangeline Chatmas of Marlin was the guest of Miss Gladys Davis last weekend. She returned home Tuesday accompanied by Miss Gladys Davis and Miss Dora Emily Moore, who spent the day in Marlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeline Chatmas of
Marlin
Gladys Davis
Dora Emily Moore
E J Martin Former resident dies in Texas
E J Martin age 50, former Cameron resident, died of a heart attack in San Antonio on Tuesday night. Funeral set for Thursday at 3:30 p.m. with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. He will be brought from Cameron via Austin, assisted by Coleman Eplen undertaking firm. He worked with Terrell Publishing and later with Herald Publishing Company. Survived by his mother Mrs Mary E Martin. Pallbearers include Sheriff L L Blaskock and W W Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Martin
San Antonio
Oak Hill Cemetery
Austin
Cameron
Coleman-Eplen Undertaking Firm
Martin
Dr. Martin
Oak Hill
Mary E. Martin
Mr. Martin
H. B. Terrell
Terrell Publishing Company
Texas
Cameron Herald
Thorndale Champion
Herald Publishing Company
S. H. Terrell
W. W. Chambers
L. L. Blassock
Wm. R. Rogers
George T. Moore
Sam Hefley
W. W. Cheimbers
Mrs Gladys Watson Heads Womens Club
Mrs Gladys Watson presides as president in July meeting held at Texas Water Company offices. Treasurer reports good finances and committees plan barbecue tickets and parade float with local volunteers for Lewioneers event Thursday evening. New officers elected for the coming year include Watson as president and Atkinson as first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Water Company
Meta McCown
Bessie Hefley
Annie Stallworth
Legionairs
Gladys Watson
Kathryn Robbins
Keith
Cora Cammer
Jennie Shirley
Enid Peaks
Delphya Scott
Leila Woolley
Delphyn Scott
Leilia Woolley
Lilian Atkinson
Enid Reaks
Annie Woolley
Lucille Atkinson
Mesdamea
Guthrie
Lottie Bigbee
Wilyne Hyde
Edwin Hardy
Lewioneers
Hadys Watson
Mias Lilian Atkinson
Miss Guthrie
Emma Moore
Katherine Lovick
Mrs James Childers Guest of Mrs Conn Miller
Mrs James Childers was the guest of Mrs Conn Miller on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Childers
Conn Miller
Legion Barbecue and Celebration Program in Cameron Texas
Veterans of the world war and Legion men led by State Commander Rufus Scott Jr will attend a central Texas celebration and barbecue in Cameron hosted by Edwin Hardy Post No 9. The event includes a parade ball game speaking program at the city park and a barbecue with public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
American Legion
Pershing
Rufus I. Scott, Jr
Department of Texas—‘Legion
M. W. Sherwood
Department of Texas
Veterans Bureau
the Legion and
the Veterans Bureau
Scott Reed
Groesbeck
the Legion
Arthur A Lee Elected Director of Band in Cameron
Arthur A Lee, former Caldwell School Band director and violin teacher, was elected Wednesday by the local school board to direct the Cameron school band. He is a noted musician with training in violin and band instruments and will move to Cameron with his wife next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Lee
Caldwell
Cameron School
Mr. Lee
Antone Navratil
Nicholas Ciarlo
Max Fischer
Chicago Musical College
Lyle Skinner
Baylor University
Charlie Parker
Conway
Cameron
Caldwell School
Lee
City
Methodist Church
District Masonic Meeting Set With San Andres Lodge
A district meeting of the Masonic Service Association will be held with San Andres Masonic Lodge on Saturday July 15 at 8 P.M. All Milam County lodges are urged to have their members attend for an arranged program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Service Association
San Andres
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Captain Higgins
Mrs. Ralston
Service OF Peyton
W. G. Gillis
Yeas
E J. Martin
EN Cameron
Cameron Press
Scott
Arthur A Lee
Mr. and
Mrs. Lee
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