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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
6
Obscure OCR fragment shows names such as Che Cameron Gerald W C Triggs Jefferson B White and J B White as president editor and manager with advertising rates and directors J B White Robert McLane J P Werner R P Jeter H M Hefley and others.
A passage from Buddhist Philosophy of Life discusses a blind man who rejects light, color, love, loyalty, and virtue as dreams. It warns readers not to be cynical or deny life’s beauties and urges self examination to avoid spiritual blindness.
The piece condemns itinerant peddlers and canvassers who invade homes, noting their ubiquity and persistence. It contrasts deserving workers funding education with frauds, urging housewives to avoid schemes that drain local merchants and mislead patrons.
The article argues three paths of community growth commercial industrial and residential. It stresses residential development as essential for a welcoming city and questions Cameron’s appreciation and use of attractive homes and pleasant neighborhoods to attract residents and tourists.
The article argues Cameron should broaden offerings beyond jobs to attract homemakers. It urges strengthening the town’s identity as “the city beautiful” and “the city of homes” to boost growth and prosperity.
A prominent business figure argues that most workers lack intelligent enthusiasm and the drive to serve. He contends that knowledge is valuable and calls for action: excel or relinquish a role. Failures are born, not made by adversity, with some people slow to learn their limits.
A statement argues equality awaits the day a prospective bride is asked to provide for the groom as well as the bride’s father. The remark highlights traditional expectations and gender roles in marriage discussions.
A satirical note claims Mussolini is always right under fascist code, but jokes that there aren’t enough codes to cover all cases. The piece blends political humor with commentary on authoritarian rule.
The Cameron Methodist Church reports better Sunday School attendance and strong Leagues. Worship crowds were encouraging with morning service at eleven and no evening service. Mrs A A Lee and husband perform morning solo and violin obligato marking their first appearance in Cameron.
Miss Alice O'Neal of Atlanta Texas was the guest of honor as Mrs. Katie McCall George hosted three bridge tables at her parents home. Rosebud guests included Mrs. Gene Longmore and Mrs. Annie Taylor with prizes of a fruit bowl and bridge pads. Out of town attendees were Mesdames Longmore, Blassenz, Taylor and Judge Glass of Rosebud.
Gladys Davis hosted a Forty-Two party honoring Evangeline Chatmas of Marlin. Guests enjoyed games with 84 favors a linen handkerchief gift, Nancy Rae Slocomb won high score, Dorothy Lee Lane the low score, and a guest prize. Ice cream and angel squares concluded the afternoon.
Miss Viola Sustek daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Sustek entertained about thirty younger guests at a lawn party at her parents home last Wednesday evening. Zinnias and two large American flags decorated the porch in anticipation of the Fourth of July. Punch was served and late in the evening brick ice cream and angel squares were passed with tiny silk American flags as favors.
A light exchange between a father and daughter about income and time flies when love is near. The daughter points out that love makes weeks pass quickly, while the father notes the modest earnings of ten dollars weekly.
A Daily Oklahoman clipping highlights Cameron Boy Nabours, brother of Homer Nabours, as a notable golfer in Cameron and Oklahoma City. The piece notes Nabours at Lincoln Park with a 175 yard par three hole, using a brassie, and describes his tee to cup shot amid local sports zest and historical context.
Na bours shot 43 on the first nine and 42 on the second while Johnston at 178 yards on the seventh hole at Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club used a driver to reach the par three in a stiff wind. He played with J. H. Beaver and J. R. Resor. Johnston's Colcord offices and West Twentieth Street residence frame this report.
The State of Texas commands John Jackson Wilson, Lucy May Wilson, A T Wilson, Walter Wilson and Glennie Wilson be cited by weekly publication for three weeks. They must appear in Milam County District Court in Cameron on the first Monday in September 1929 to answer a petition seeking $648.22 in delinquent taxes for 1916 and 1918 to 1927, plus interest and costs, on 96 acres of land described as part of Rebecca Moore League known as the John Wilson tract, with foreclosure of liens requested.
The writ commands the sheriff to proceed with the sale and collect penalties and costs as per the order of sale writ of possession and all suit costs. The clerk Penn Wolf announces the writ issued in Cameron Milam County Texas dated July 10 1929 and requires a return detailing execution.
The State of Texas to all persons interested in the Estate of E Perry Moore deceased. R L Batte Administrator filed in Milam County Court his final account to be heard at Cameron Court House on August 5 1929 the first Monday in August 1929. All interested persons must appear and contest the estate.
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