Milam County Saturday Primary Yields Surprises and Shifts
Milam County voters produced a string of upsets led by Drew Rovers defeating Sheriff Leonard Blaylock by 1 285 votes. H. M. Roark won County Clerk in a three way race, W. A. Bonds was renominated for Tax Collector, Leila Woolley for Tax Assessor, and J. C. Hughes narrowly trailed for Representative. Chadwick tops Hughes for County Superintendent, Todd defeats Harlan for County Treasurer, and O. D. Baker likely wins the Floater race with Baker carrying Milam and Lee counties. County lines saw mixed results. precinct returns incomplete.
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Milam County
Leonard Blaylock
Drew Rovers
Buckholts
Rogers
Blaylock
Tyson
Cameron
Rovers
Tysxon
H. M. Roark
Thorndale
Lillian Atkinson
Will T. Yates
Roark
Littleriver
Miss Atkinson
Yates
W. A
Bill Alex
H. H. Hartsfield
Yarrellton
Miss Woolley
Hartsfield
Col
Ike Looney
Ben Arnold
Moulton Cobb
Col. Looney
Hanover
Cobb
Jim F. Chadwick
J. C. Hughes
Chadwick
Hughes
R. Todd
Dot Harlan
Harlan
O. D. Baker
Gause
Baker
Milam
Lee
Burleson County
Lee County
King
Jeff T. Kemp
Peon Wolf
A. J. Lewis
Quinn Walker
Walker
W. G. Gillis
N. H. Butts
Bears to Meet Comets on Cameron Grounds
Jacksonville Bears face Cameron Comets in a three game series at Cameron baseball park. Both teams have played well this summer and have split their nine prior matchups four to Cameron. First pitch is 4 30 p.m. on Cameron grounds with a decisive series at stake.
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Bears
Comets
Cameron Grounds
Jacksonville Bears
Cameron Comets
Cameron Baseball Park
Cameron
Jacksonville
Milam County Helo Records Four Completions
Milam County records show four completions in the past week boosting field production with new wells. House and Baggett number three Henry reports 15 barrels per day, while McClellan number one and Hefley Thomas McIntosh number one produce 10 barrels.
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Milam County
HELO
J R Crawford Hurt In Dynamite Blast At Pit
J R Crawford suffered a broken arm and facial injuries after lighted fuse failed and dynamite exploded at a gravel pit near Cameron. A nearby Black helper was slightly hurt. Doctor G B Taylor ruled eyes not seriously damaged.
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Cameron
J. R. Crawford
G. B. Taylor
Crawford
Furnished Four-Room House for Rent on 7th Street
For rent a furnished four room house with bath and shed room located at 212 E 7th Street near City Park. Contact E FE Gilliland for details.
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E. 7Th. Street
E. FE. Gilliland
Mrs Harry Gandy Visits Sister in Houston
Mrs Harry Gandy is visiting her sister in Houston, staying at an unnamed residence. The brief notice notes family visit and travel context without additional details.
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Mrs
Harry Gandy
Houston
Open Air Services Continue Through Hot Months Cameron
Open air services for Cameron Protestant churches to be held Sundays at the park pavilion. Pastors from the churches alternate preaching with Rev. T F Weaver of the Christian Church leading last Sunday night and Rev. McFadyen scheduled for next Sunday. Pavilion remodeled by city council with more seating and lighting to accommodate attendees.
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Cameron
T. F. Weaver
The
Christian Church
McFadyen
Farmer Anton Serensky Beaten Near Milano Junction
Anton Serensky, a farmer from Milano Junction in Milam County, said four men waylaid him near Temple while he was in town on business. They beat him, called him a scab, and warned he would be killed if he returned to Temple before he was found by E A Dean and brought to Waco for safety. He plans to press charges after returning home.
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Temple
E. A. Dean
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Anton Serensky
Milano Junction
Milam County
Waco
San Antonio and
Aransas
Young Black man dies after stabbing near church
Garvin Jones, 20, a Black resident, was wounded with a sharp object after leaving Mt. Zion Baptist church during revival. He died soon after. Isaac Emery, also about 20 and Black, is jailed in Cameron County on the charge.
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Garvin Jones
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Card of Thanks from Bill Bonds expresses gratitude
The note thanks voters for support in the recent election and expresses gratitude to opponents without ill will. He hopes to serve the county with satisfactory service and sends best wishes, signed by Bill Alex Bonds.
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Bill Alex Bonds
Milam County Oil Men Observe Second Anniversary
Milam County Oil Men’s Association marks its second anniversary with a water melon feast and picnic in Minerva. Visitors watch baby gushers, view Milam county crude oil, and tour the Owens Refinery open to the public. Prominent speakers include Tom Henderson and W G Gillis. a large turnout from across the county and North Texas fields attends the celebration.
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Milam County
Minerva
Owens
Tom Henderson
W. G. Gillis
J. J. Pierce
Milam County Oil Men’s Association
L. B. Wyatt
Rockdale Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Clubs
North Texas
Prohibition Agent to Face Trial for Killing in Texas
Beaumont Texas July 24 M T Gonzaullos a prohibition agent from Dallas will have a preliminary hearing tomorrow on a murder charge filed in justice court. The indictment stems from the fatal shooting of H W Showers a justice of the peace who was killed Saturday night when officers tried to seize liquor from his car. Gonzaullos says he fired in self defense after Showers resisted arrest and was detained after surrendering.
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Beaumont
Texas
M. T. Gonzaullos
Prohibition
Dallas
Justice Court
H. W. Showers
Gonzaulles
Justice Showers
Thankful Note From N H Butts After Election Support
A letter from N H Butts thanks friends for support during the late election. He expresses gratitude to all who stood by him and signs as a grateful friend.
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N. H. Butts
Neff Nominated Governor as Mayfield Wins Runoff Warned
Early returns and Texas Election Bureau figures show Gov. Neff with a large majority and nominated definitely. Mayfield leads Ferguson in a Senate run off. Ferguson tops Culberson in statewide totals with scattered counts delaying full results. Leaders across districts set for June primaries with several officials nominated or projected to face runoffs.
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Mayfield
Ferguson
Texas Election Bureau
Retu
Cal
Sag Culberson
Culbe
Hem
Ousley
Thomas
Culberson
Henry
Ousley Thomas
Congress
Black
Cuckg Davis
Box
Burns
Rayburn
Westbrook
Foll
Summers
Lows
Garrett
Mansfield
Fry
Connally
Lewis
Quinn Williams
Cunningham Hertzberg
Oppen
Garner
Calle
Calloway
Cunningham
Court of Civil Appeals
Court of Civil Appeals, Third District
Baker
Tain
Blair
Brady Rector
Fifth District
Taylor
Tidwell
Jones
United States
Billie Mayfield
Davidson
Terell
Bentley
Marrs
Neff
Robison
Morrow
Court ¢ Criminal Appeals
Smith
Arm-less baseball exhibitor to appeared in Cameron game
Frank McKeown the armless player will visit Saturday afternoon at Cameron base ball park for an exhibition before the Cameron versus Jacksonville game. He is billed as a novelty and a crowd drawing entertainment.
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Frank McKeown
Cameron
Jacksonville
Cameron Base
McKeown
Ball Park
Mr. McKeown
Milam County Shallow Field Reaches 250 Bopd
Milam County in Texas reports crude oil output climbing to 250 barrels per day for the first time since discovery. Owens Refining at Minerva Station processes the field’s entire output, with a 1,500 barrel capacity and a pipeline network. Crude price lowered to 1.50 per barrel from 1.75. About fifty wells are producing, seven more drilling in the proven district, and two to three others nearby expected to expand the pool. The Henry No. 2 well Pumping 33 bpd at 698 feet stands as the region’s largest so far, while typical wells yield around ten barrels daily.
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Milam County
House
Baggett
Henry
Hefley
Thomas
McIntosh
McClellan
Fogel
Tidal Oil Company
Owens Refinery
Electra
Milam County Oil Men
Owens Refining Company
Minerva Station
House & Baggett
Gratitude for Support in County Superintendent Re Election
A public message from a county official thanks friends who aided in the reelection bid and those who did not, expressing no ill will. The writer vows to continue fair, faithful, and impartial duty in office.
Milam County Treasurer Thanks Loyal Supporters
R Todd expresses gratitude for the large majority from Milam County voters in last Saturday's Primary. He praises true-blue loyalty and resilience against any efforts to sway them, noting the generous support as consoling to his campaign.
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Milam County
R. Todd
Milam Highway Bid At Burleson County Sets Price
Bids opened for the Br Milam Highway from McCord Bridge to Burleson County with thirteen bidders. The winning bid by Thomas Rattliffe contractors Rogers was 87,684 dollars. The road named Be Milam Highway in honor of Texan war hero Ben Milam. Contractors to complete 4 miles of highway in 250 days.
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McCoran Bridge
Burleson County
Thomas Rattliffe
Rogers
C. M. Beard of
Milano
Ben Milam
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Cameron Baseball Grounds
J. R Crawford
H. R. McFadyen
Mialm
OIL Association
PRO
Gov. Neff
Earle B. Mayfield
Thomas Ratliffe
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