Dan Moody ties to Camp Fire Girl Betty pageant sparks party rifts
Our Town reports Dan Moody linked to Camp Fire Girl honor and notes two Beaumont electors chosen to cast Texas delegation votes for the Democratic nominees have refused to serve due to anti Moody sentiment. It notes a Klan denouncement at Beaumont and anti Moody factions in Houston. A piece titled Moody Unmasked by I Bascom Thomas criticizes Moody’s stance on prohibition and prefers Governor Smith, promising readers the full statement inside.
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Dan Moody
Beaumont
Texas
Smith
Moody
Beauiont
I. Bascom Thomas
Jim Ferguson
Governor Smith
Klan Resumes Biweekly Meetings in Gause
Report notes the Ku Klux Klan holds biweekly Thursday meetings in Gause amid renewed activity linked to the upcoming Saturday primary and campaign to support Governor Smith and the Democratic ticket this fall. Residents observe large car gatherings at the meeting site. The group reportedly resents opponents and plans to support Hoover in November.
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Gause
Cameron
Rockdale
Smith
Somea
Adition
Hoover
Mitchell Refutes Owsley Klan Attack in Milam County
A. F. Mitchell declares letters against Alvin Owsley are false and cites Owsley’s 1922 anti Klan stance as National Commander of the Legion in New Orleans. He calls for Democrats to read his statement to learn the truth and counter the unfair charge.
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A. F. Mitchell
Milam County
Alvin Owsley
Guy Holcomb
Ferguson
Tom Connally
Owsley
Mr. Mitchell
the Legion
New Orleans
Connally Campaign Questioning Owsley Letter Tactics
The piece questions Connally campaign managers about Connally’s past votes in 1922 1924 and 1926 and who he supported for senator and governor. It notes campaign letters from pastors aiding Holcomb and Ferguson and asks if Owsley’s supporters or Connally’s backers accused the other of Ku Klux ties. The tone remains critical of political maneuvering.
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Mr. Mitchell
Owsley
Holcomb Bank
Connally
Connaly
United States
Mayfield
Conally
Jim Ferguson
Ferguson
Moody
Marlin
Cameron
Guy Holcomb
Shall Democracy Live editorial stirs wide comment
An editorial in last week’s issue titled Shall Democracy Live sparks wide debate and some stern concern over the makeup of those opposing Governor elections. Page 4 continues the discussion.
Georgia Preachers Urged to Stay Out of Political Rows
Atlanta July 25 Dr John D Mell president of the Georgia Baptist convention writes an open letter to Georgia Baptist preachers urging them to stay out of politics He warns the presidential race centers on prohibition racial questions and religious issues each with dynamite potential to destroy church harmony and harm the masters' cause with wounds hard to heal.
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Atlanta
John D. Mell
Georgia Baptist Convention
Baptist
Georgia
Mell
Christian Index
United States
All Readiness For Primary Election
Campaign wraps up with polling places opening at eight Saturday morning. Candidates appear tired after a long, active drive with daily entertainments and speeches. Voters are urged to participate to create a large, representative election.
Returns of Election 10 To Be Announced Here
Saturday night July 28 returns from the Mitam County election will be announced from the courthouse as in years past. Western Union will relay state returns and the district attorney's office will receive them with election managers asked to telephone completed returns promptly.
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Mitam County
Court House
Western Union
Two-Minute Sermons on Christian Prosperity and Poverty
A critic visits church and finds a healthy crowd. The sermon argues that true Christianity leads believers to outgrow poverty, conserve resources, work responsibly, and earn better wages, claiming prosperity and faith go hand in hand.
Banks to Close Cameron Banks for Holiday Saturday
Cameron banks will be closed Saturday July 28 for a section day holiday. They will not reopen until Monday and customers are asked to take notice.
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Cameron
Local Gardener Pat Doss Visits Son in Cameron
Pat Doss of Gay Hill visited his convalescing son in Cameron Tuesday. Doss is an expert in pecan budding and operates a fine orchard on Brushy Creek.
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Pat Doss
Gay Hill
Cameron
Cameron Sanitarium
Doss
Brushy Creek
Tunney Heeney Title Fight Looms In New York Stadium
New York prepares for the Tunney Heeney heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium with Jack Dempsey as chief adviser. Heeney trains in seclusion while Tunney arrives in peak form. Promoter Tex Rickard faces a tepid public interest and potential financial loss unless receipts reach about 1.2 million dollars for a profit.
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New York
Yankee Stadium
Gene Tunney
Tom Heeney
New Zealand
Jack Dempsey
Mannasa
Tex Rickard
Dempsey
Far Haven
Heeney
Wrirten
al Mangin
Royal Arch Masons Install Officers at Cameron
Little River Chapter No. 66 installed officers for the year ending June 1029. New officers include R. D. McLane as High Priest Lloyd Mitchell as King S. P. Cross as Scribe J. W. Haygood as Champion of the Host and more. Little River Council No. 45 also installed officers led by J. J. Haygood as Thrice Illustrious Master and Max Collins as Right Illustrious Deputy Master.
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Little River
Cameron
Little Iver
R. D. McLane
High Pricet
Lloyd Mitchell
King
S. P. Cross
J. W. Haygood
Mike Coleman
Max Colins
Royal Arch
T. F. Hardy
P. S. Graves
Alfred Walston
Srd Vale
John Henderson
2Nd Vale
Irvin N. Clary
The
Vale
George A. Richards
Little River Council
J. #. Haygood
Max Collins
Absentee ballots mailed for primary election count
Mrs Meta McCown deputy clerk mailed absentee ballots to election managers for the primary. A total of 125 ballots were issued with more than half cast in Cameron County.
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Meta McCown
Cameron
Copeland Brothers Show Delights Audiences With Pleasant Plays
The Copeland Brothers Show is praised as above average and worth the price. Little Barbara shines as an exceptionally clever performer, with two more roles scheduled this week. "Little Jim" written for her debuts Thursday. vaudeville features and a strong orchestra enhance an enjoyable tent show experience under a cool hill breeze.
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Copeland
Barbara
Jim
Copeland Brothers
Absentee Voting and Fortnight Visit in Local Notes
Mrs. J. R. Woodall of Baileyville stopped at Cameron court house to cast an absentee vote on her way to Luling to be with her father. Miss Ruby Lee Dickerson of Goldwaite is visiting the B. P. Hurdle home for a fortnight.
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J. R. Woodall
Baileyville
Luling
Cameron
Court House
Ruby Lee Dickerson
Goldwaite
Texas
B. P. Hurdle
Murns Graham Returns Home From Edinburg School
Murns Graham son of Mr and Mrs ir Graham returned home Friday from Edinburg where he has been attending school.
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Murns Graham
Ir, BE. Graham
Edinburg
Hurdles Return From Mills County Fair Session
Mr and Mrs B P Hurdle have returned from Goldworth after attending a three day Mills County Fair where they renewed friendships with longtime acquaintances.
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B. P. Hurdle
Goldworth
Mills County
Former Cameron Boy to Write Black Mask of Congo Tale
Dr. J Noble White of Beaumont becomes Rice Journal field editor and will publish The Black Mask of Congo in the July issue. He spent two years in Central Africa studying agriculture customs and religion while researching rice production. White, a former Cameron office helper, is a noted lecturer and ethnologist with extensive travel in rice growing regions.
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Cameron Boy
Congo
Central Africa
J. Noble White
Beaumont
Rice Journal
White
The
Herald
Cameron
William Dean White
Methodist Church
Journal
Beaumont Journal
Belgian Congo
Africa
R. J. Martinez
Dr. White
America
Journal of Value
University of North Dakota
Northern
Ilinois College of Opthalmology
Chicago
Hartford
Conn
Mammy's Lil Wild Rose at Knights of Columbus Hall
The parish players of St. Michael's Parish Burlington present Mammy's Lil Irish Rose at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cameron on Tuesday night July 3st 1028 directed by Edd Hess. Cast includes Daniel French Hugh Martin Lester Van Joe Swanzy Wade Carver and others with Mammy Celie Rose O'May Verna McAtee Mae Nolan Kathleen Hagerty among the listed performers.
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Knights Columbus Hall
Mammy
Knights of Columbus
Cameron
St. Michael's Parish
Burlington
Edd Hess
Daniel French
Hugh Martin
Lester van
Joe Swanzy
Wade Carver
Albert Sits
Orphus Jackson
John Martin Old Joe
Felix Krause
Rose O'May
Maurine Martin
Mammy Celie
Catherine Nolan
Hester O'May
Evelyn
Final Rally Friday Night in Cameron
Milam county prepares a final campaign rally on the courthouse lawn with all candidates invited to speak. Representative Sam Hefley oversees arrangements for the longstanding event, a local tradition as campaigns in Milam County feature many speeches and entertainments.
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Court House
Sam Hefley
Milam County
Texas
Eiveryberg
Masons Confer Masters Degree for Robert McLendon
The Masons Lodge met Tuesday night July 17 and conferred the Masters Degree upon Robert McLendon of Ben Arnold who works for the T. I. and L. at Temple. Max Collins, Vast Master, performed the ceremony with visitors from Belton Temple and nearby areas in attendance.
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Masonic Lodge
Wight
Robert McLendon
Ben Arnold
Temple
Max Collins
Belton
Cooking School Demonstrations At Cameron Plumbing Company
A three day cooking demonstration using gas stoves sponsored by M. N. Kilian at Cameron Plumbing Company closed Wednesday at six pm. Mrs. T. B. Burns demonstrated Levain Range cooking with Angel Food Cake on Monday, an oven meal with five vegetables roast beef and biscuits on Tuesday, and cakes on Wednesday. Frances Kilian won a Free Pasheater prize from a box drawing.
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Cameron Plumbing Company
Yy M. N. Kilian
T. B. Burns
Frances Kilian
F. Y. Moore
Local visitors and residents seen in Cameron
W. D. Turner of Rockdale visited Cameron early in the week. Mr and Mrs Antone Strelsky of Rushdale did business at the Milam County Court House Wednesday morning. W. D. Butte a successful Milano truck farmer was in Cameron Wednesday.
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W. D. Turner
Rockdale
Cameron
Antone Strelsky
Rushdale
Milam County Court House
W. Butte
Milano
Visit Highlights of Local Residents Abroad
Theresa Jensen of Fidelity Abstract Co. returned Tuesday evening from a pleasant visit with her mother in Shiner. Mr and Mrs Joe Casey and their children are vacationing in Beaumont. Mr Casey works as a salesman for the Chevrolet Company.
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Mise Theresa Jensen
Fidelity Abstract Company
Shiner
Joe Casey
Beaumont
Mr. Casey
Chevrolet Company
New Dry Goods Store to Open in Cameron
Elmo Vaughn, recently with Lyon Dry Goods Co, plans a new dry goods store in Cameron. He will open in the Dr. G B Taylor building on the courthouse square next to Square Drug Store, with stock purchased and remodeling underway for a debut in early August.
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Cameron
Elmo Vaughn
Lyon Dry Goods Company
Dr. G. B. Taylor
Court House Square
Vaughn
San Gabriel Baptists Plan Outdoor Revival Begins Aug 5
The San Gabriel Baptist church will start a revival Sunday night August 5 with KE S Hutcherson of Cameron delivering the sermon. Evening services will be held in open air. All are invited to participate in this community seeking a great revival for the glory of God. The leadership invites broad participation and prayers for a fruitful gathering.
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San Gabriel Baptist Church
KE. S. Hutcherson
First Baptist Church
Cameron
Wrestlers Write To Friends In Cameron
Henry Karhansaari now in Pawhuska Oklahoma and Vic Miller now in Houston send letters to Cameron fans expressing a desire to visit Cameron. Both expect to return when the wrestling season opens this fall and winter. No Legion announcement yet on wrestling bouts, but fans anticipate a sports program this winter.
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Henry Karhansaari
Pawhuska
Oklahoma
Vic Miller
Houston
Cameron
The
Legion
Milam County H D Clubs Meet at Wayside Inn Picnic
The H D Clubs of Milam County gathered at Wayside Inn on Wednesday July 25 with five of seven clubs represented. A program featured talks by Judges Kemp and Watson and Commissioner Fuchs, notes on cooperation, and a playlet by eight Home Demonstration girls. County Agent Banzhaf praised extension staff growth and linked club work to bolly weevil destruction. About 150 attendees and tickets to the New Hefley Theatre were distributed.
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H. D. Clubs
Milam County
Wayside Inn
Kemp and Watson
Watson
Fuchs
Precinct No. 1
Farmers
College Station
J. ©. Tucker
Banzhaf
Minnie Bartholomew
H. D
Bolly Weavils
Sam Hefley
Hefley
Roy Cato Returns From Texas Visit
Roy Cato and his wife came back Friday evening after visiting Corpus Christi Galveston and the Valley.
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Roy Cato
Corpus Christi
Galveston
Valley
Lamb Family Returns From North Beach Outing
W EF Lamb and family return from an outing at North Beach and the valley. Mr Lamb reports fishing is good.
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W. EF. Lamb
North Beach
Valley
Mr. Lamb
Mrs Adams and Rose Mary Adams Visit Dallas
Mrs F L Adams nee Rose Kemp and her daughter Rose Mary Adams of Jackson Mississippi, along with Bill Dodge of New York City, traveled to Dallas Saturday morning after staying at the home of Jeff T Kemp earlier in the week.
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F. L. Adams
Rose Kemp
Rose Mary Adams
Jackson
Miss
Bill Dodge
New York City
Dallas
Jeff T. Kemp
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Night Paper
Prom Court House
George Henry
Tunny
Rickard
Wil
Royal Arch Masons
Cooking
Taylor Building
San Gabriel Baptists
Pignil
Kemp
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