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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
1
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Governor James V. Allred is re elected Democratic nominee in the Texas primary held Saturday July 25 with more than 500000 votes and a near million total. He secures an outright majority of about 40000 votes over rivals, eliminating the need for a runoff. Milam County falls short of expectations as Allred wins less than half the votes. Tom Hunter places second statewide. Frank S. Morris of Dallas advances to a runoff with Ernest C. Thompson for railroad commissioner while J E McDonald and George B Terrell reach a runoff for agriculture.
The Herald publishes what it calls the most complete election return tables ever, compiled with help from the Democratic Executive Committee. By midnight Saturday, committee assistants had gathered the results and prepared them for page 8.
The White Angel brings Kay Francis as Florence Nightingale to the Cameron Theatre for August 2 and 3 showings. Donald Woods stars as her lover who serves, then dies at the front. Billy Mauch appears as a drummer boy saved by Nightingale in this earnest drama.
Dr W R Newton candidate for the State Senate from the 13th district has shown active support for the Federal farm program. He pledges full cooperation with state and national efforts to improve farming conditions and protect farmers and their products.
Safeway Stores in Cameron announce a weekend sale of food products aimed at Milam County and Texas beef consumption. New manager Mr. Alexander highlights strong value and a display message in the Herald, stressing beef offerings to aid local cattle producers and attract thrifty housewives.
The Green and Boedeker Stores announce a three day food sale to start Thursday morning. The Herald previews the event on Wednesday night and the sale runs through three days, described as an unusually large merchandising event for the territory.
Evening Prayer and Sermon at 8 o'clock on Sunday August 2. The event is hosted by the local Episcopal Church with standard liturgy and congregational prayers. All are welcome to attend the service and sermon.
The Church of Chwilet starts a ten day meeting at Bryant Station Camp Ground on July 31. Rev. A Davis conducts services and J T Reaves leads singing.
The county superintendent's office announced on Wednesday that Saturday August 1st is the final date for legally transferring pupils between school districts.
Senator Bob Poage of Waco is elected to Congress with a sweeping majority over Frank B. Tirey and A. Sherman in Milam County. His Milam tally surpasses that of Senator Morris Sheppard, succeeding Q. H. Croas as congressman.
Voters in Midam county re elected all incumbents in a Saturday election except one. Bill Morrison fell short of nominating Emory B Camp by about 20 votes in a tight race. Penn Wolf defeated W C Moody by a large margin while Roy Law lost the tax collector race by over 900 votes.
The Mauritz Baldwin Corporation plans an August 7 parade style exhibit in Cameron featuring a free sound motion picture on American farming at the Milam Theatre at 10 30 am. A farm machinery display includes a Tractor Milk Cooler Stationary Power Units and Motor Trucks. Cash prizes will be awarded in a quick detachable contest and an attendance contest. A luncheon will be served at noon.
Dr W R Newton commands a lead of over five thousand votes in the 13th district race for State Senator as returns from four counties show him ahead of Hert Ford. Doss Hardin of Limestone runs close to Ford, with Ford expected to enter the August runoff despite no formal announcement in Milam county. The race sets Newton up for the largest local county victory in Crinity County history.
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