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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1932
Page
1
On the eve of the primary election set for Saturday July 23 polls open at 8 am and close at 7 pm. The Cameron area features contests for county and district offices with high local interest though state and congressional races draw less attention. Milam County favours Ferguson while Tom Hunter of Wichita Falls has spoken locally.
The Bell System mails a stockholders notice detailing six months in 1932 with 785000 more disconnects than additions. In service is 6 percent below 1930 peak but above January 1929, long distance down 15 percent. Earnings declared at 4.02 per share, dividends from Associated Companies about 69.7 million not fully earned, Western Electric paid no dividends and shows a 3.38 million first four months loss. Stockholders exceed 700900, up 55000 this year. Walter S. Gifford president.
B P Matocha Cameron city attorney and Milam County bar member was named general attorney for the Roman Catholic Union of Texas at its 20th annual session in Cameron last week. The Vatican backed insurer handles life insurance for its Texas members and Matocha’s election honors his service and local support.
Miss Pauline Robinson of Clovis New Mexico suffered serious burns when a gasoline stove exploded. Her aunt Miss Tabbie Robinson reports the injury and notes Pauline has frequently visited here and has many friends and interests in the area.
Joseph Weldon Bailey Jr. addressed about 500 voters in Cameron on Monday afternoon after a late arrival. He urged reducing Federal spending and balancing budgets by cutting expenditures, and argued for states rights and limiting Federal regulation of liquor. Indications point to a large plurality for Bailey in Milam County next Saturday.
Presbyterian church members await Rev. O. C. Acrey and his wife on their return from the East where they enjoyed a wedding trip. The pantry awaits with homemade sweets pickles fruits and groceries placed by the church ladies. Acrey will lead services Sunday July 24 in morning and evening.
The Roman Catholic Union held a multi day Texas convention in Cameron with 125 delegates arriving Sunday night for events at National Hall. May or C. C. Smith opened the meeting and B. P. Matocha delivered the responsive address as activities included concerts dances services and a George Washington bicentennial celebration at Marak, plus a late night session and supper.
John C Bowling 84 longtime Gause resident died at home July 14 1982 after a long illness. Funeral at First Baptist Church Gause with Rev Kendall and Rev Burke, burial in Gause Cemetery. Survived by several children including Rudolph L J and L O Bowling James Bowling Mrs John Tally and Mrs B A Roper.
Public Health Service will screen four rural homes in Milam County next week starting Monday July 25. Field Agent H D Wilson will lead demonstrations with local volunteers to complete a full home screening each day. Communities include Sharpe Jones Prairie Liberty and Branchville with appointed chairmen.
Independence Washington County Homecoming set for Sunday August 14 with guest speaker Hion Clarence R Wharton of Houston, a Texas history authority. A basket dinner under the live oak grove follows a morning program at the old Baptist church, among memories of Baylor University and Baylor Female College history.
Milam County voters will hear ten candidates address the public on the court house lawn Friday night before the Saturday primary. The annual rally closes the campaign and is expected to draw one of the largest gatherings of the year as candidates speak to voters before the polls open.
Thorndale citizens toured Milam County Monday in support of R L Batte Jr candidate for Sheriff. Stops included Rockdale Cameron Mian Ben Arnold Burlington and Buckholts where Thorndale School Superintendent addressed residents cheering Batte for sheriff. The move signals strong local backing for his four year tenure as city marshal.
Announcement states a Disabled American Veterans meeting will be held at the courthouse Monday night July 25 at 8 00. State Commander Lawrence K Melton and State Adjutant P D Jackson will speak. Public invited and all ex service men urged to attend and hear about the organization aims and purposes.
Milam County newspapers will carry full vote tabulations for contested races in the next issue. The executive committee chairman expects the lengthy ballot to slow compilation, with a goal to finish by Monday night or Tuesday morning.
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