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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
5
Local residents from Houston Temple Rockdale and Mercedo visit kin in the area. Amos Marek spends weekend in Temple. A 110 pound Watermelon grown near Cannon Snap by Red Riley is on display at Piggly Wiggly worth 5.00 with seed value noted.
Miss Gladys Lyles of Impasas visited friends in Cameron and dined with Judge and Mrs. Jeff T. Kemp. She formerly lived in Cameron and is the daughter of the late Maj. R. Lyles, a prominent Central Texas criminal lawyer tied to Cameron’s early growth.
George Childress Jr. spent the previous week in Brownwood for undisclosed reasons, with local sources noting his presence in the city during that period.
Joe Mohler, who has lived with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mohler for seven weeks, departed Wednesday for Los Angeles California, where he has secured a position.
An advertisement extols Thedford's Black-Draught laxative as inexpensive and lightweight savings in freight. It claims quick relief from constipation and related symptoms like headaches, sluggishness, and bad taste, urging readers not to endure distress but take Black-Draught.
Mrs. A F Evers of Denton, sister of Mrs. Roy Jeter, is a guest in the Jeter home. Mr and Mrs Joe McClurkan and baby of Beaumont are also visitors. Miss Bessie Dunham deputy county clerk is spending her vacation there.
Mrs Madora Letcher sister of Mrs H F Smith concludes a month stay with her sister and heads back to Dallas. She travels with her niece Miss Aetna Smith who will spend a few days there.
Mrs Oxsheer Smith departed Thursday to Gardiner Maine to stay the rest of the summer with her mother Mrs Charles F Swift.
The Waco Times Herald front page notes a 112 pound watermelon on display at Chris' Cafe as the largest ever brought to Waco raised by Red Riley near Hoyte. Riley jokes larger melons exist and he must curb growth while noting a watermelon should be "Red." Vince Matula learns he passed the State Board of Pharmacy exam, formerly with Geo A Thomas Drug Store in Cameron. Mrs. E F Sullivan Sr. of Navajota visits Cameron with her daughter Mrs Bill Parma. Glenn Flinn of Tyler visits Cameron, reconnecting with family. Miss Minnie Wohlleb weekend in Temple with her aunt Mrs R Kosel.
William Lindsey aged 86 died at his home near Maysfield Tuesday July 26 after a long illness. He was born in Georgia and lived in the community over 50 years, a member of Little River Baptist Church. Survived by wife, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. funeral Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at Little River Baptist Church, interment in Little River cemetery. Evergreen wreath from Jeff Rogers Chapter UDC No 1518. Pallbearers named Morris, Hubert Phipps, Troy Cooper, Willard Cooper, W C Freeman and John Thweatt.
Rev. O C Acrey of the first Presbyterian church resumed duties after vacation, delivering both morning and evening sermons to a large congregational turnout. Dan Tyson performed the solo God Is Above the Night at the morning service with several visitors attending the evening service.
Modest Pimberton of the New Cameron Drug Company underwent a tonsil operation this week and is improving nicely.
Milam County completes the 1952 338 census showing 8145 white and 2769 colored scholastics totaling 10914 children. The county lists 12 school buses serving 390 daily, 222 teachers with varying salaries, and 44 Negro rural teachers. Most teachers hold college-based certificates with few second class holders.
Cecil Westmoreland aged 32 died at Baptist hospital in Waco after an extended illness Sunday evening July 24. Funeral held Tuesday at Columbia Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. F B Thorn and Dr. Arthur Stout officiating. Interment at Oak Wood cemetery. Widilla Lodge 1127 A F and A M assisted at grave. Survived by wife Vivian daughter Joan parents and one brother. from Cameron attended funeral.
The week beginning July 25 is the last week for transfers of students through the County Superintendent office. No transfers can be made by the County Board for any grade. If parents plan to move children outside the district, transfers are required even after finishing the home school. Transfers outside the county only to adjacent districts. Parents should act in the remaining July days. they are responsible for state apportionment if not transferred before August 1.
Old established demand in South Milam County. Between ages 25 and 50 preferred. Surety contract required. Company provides everything but a car. Good profits for hustlers. Write W T Rawleigh Company Memphis Tenn or see Chas Williams Milano Texas.
Notice states the writer will not be responsible for credit charges charged to their account unless credit is arranged directly by the individual. The message emphasizes personal accountability for any charges.
A small leather spectacle case containing receipts and automobile registrations was found. The finder may obtain the item by paying the advertised fee.
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