Oscar Piling Dies From Injuries At Elm Ridge Farm
Oscar Piling 61 died at 5 a m after a hay press ran over him Monday at his Elm Ridge country home. Pneumonia followed injuries. Born in Germany April 3 1870 he immigrated to the U S in 1895 settling west of Cameron. Survived by wife and son Henry. Funeral Friday at 2 p m from the residence with Lutheran interment in Buckholts. Green Funeral Home directing.
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Oscar Pilling
Elm Ridge
Pilling
Mr. Pilling
Germany
America
Cameron
Buckholts
A. E. Flathmann
Buckholts Lutheran Church
Henry Pilling
The
Green Funeral Home
Bond sales rise by eighteen thousand six hundred thirty seven
Defense bonds and stamps sales for the week total an increase of 18 637 50 led by Cameron with 65 709 in securities purchased The city Cameron ranks top with 13 162 50 sold for the week The report list shows Buckholts Gause Rockdale and other locations with small totals including 487 50 for FROPMAGIC
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Emory B. Camp
Cameron
Buckholts
Kiveunleriawski
Rockdale
Thorndale
Milano
Gause
Knights of Pythias Drive For Membership in Texas
The Knights of Pythias announce a Texas wide drive to reach eighteen thousand members. Milam Lodge Cameron leads with four captains Albert Collins and W A Morrison head the Reds while J M Mc Lean and T I Vaughan lead the Blues. Campaign ends November 1 and supports the union home at Weatherford.
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Texas
Knights of Pythias
Bryan B. Beck
Beaumont
Milam Lodge
Reds
Blues
Albert Collins
W. A. Morrison
J. M. McLean
T. I. Vaughan
Cameron
Unian
Weatherford
Victory V stickers offered at Herald office on Monday
The Herald announces free Victory V stickers available Monday afternoon. Citizens may display the V symbol to express support for British victory, with warnings that Nazis may react. no swastikas are used, only the V symbol.
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Herald
Herald Office
Mrs Richardson and sister visit Cameron on renewal trip
Mrs. F. S. Richardson of Rockdale and her sister arrived in Cameron on Thursday for business and to renew a Herald subscription for another year. They formerly lived here and always enjoy a return visit, and Cameron was glad to see them again.
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F. S. Richardson
Rockdae
Cameron
Herald
Aids Home Makers Debuts New Gas Service
Community Natural Gas Company launches a home economist service in the Waco division Cameron area appointing Miss Mary Nell Johnson as home economist. She will assist customers with kitchen planning modernizing menus and food preparation and advise on gas ranges refrigerators and water heaters to maximize new kitchen equipment benefits.
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Community Natural Gas Company
Mary Nell Johnson
Waco
Cameron
A. P. Rowland
Mr. Rowland
Eddy
Texas
Johnson
Bruceville-Eddy High School
University of Texas
la Vega High School
Bellmead
Dr Brindley Appointed Chief Surgeon at Kingsville Line
Dr. C. G. Brindley moves from Cameron to Kingsville to serve as Chief Surgeon for the St. Louis Brownsville and Mexico Railway, a Missouri Pacific line, and to practice privately. Dr. W. M. Avent will maintain records for Brindley’s former patients, with Carrie Marak Gurecky and Frances Kunz Mikula staying on in Avent’s office to handle unfinished business. Avent will base in Cameron and practice there, bringing extensive training and experience.
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C. G. Brindley
Cameron
Kingsville
St. Louis Brownsville & Mexico
Missouri Pacific System
King Ranch
Texas A & I College
W. M. Avent
Brindley
Chicago
Carrie Marak Gurecky
Frances Kunz Mikula
Avent
Bond Bill Failure Likely Costs Milam County
The Fort Worth Star Telegram reports that Milam County faces a $30 000 extra tax next year if the Bond Assumption bill is not enacted. The House passed a version. the Senate did not concur fully but approved a bill to assume bonds and return surplus to the Highway Commission. A special session could still enact the measure.
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Milam County
Ft. Worth
Shipley Funeral Attended by Stewart and Smith
Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart and C W Smith attended the W C Shipley funeral in Hillsboro with family and friends noting the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stewart
C. W. Smith
W. C. Shipley
Hillsboro
Misses Attend Sorority Rush Party in Waco
Viola Thomas and Jeanette McIntyre attended a sorority rush party in Waco inviting interest in Greek life.
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Viola Thomas
Jeanette McIntyre
Waco
Olympia Thompson Vacationing in Bay Town
Olympia Thompson spends her vacation in Bay Town enjoying local sights and seaside leisure. The visit highlights coastal scenery and community events she attends during her stay.
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Olympia Thompson
Bay Town
Body of Joe Perez Recovered From River
The body of 23 year old Joe Perez was recovered from Little River near Gause after a swim attempt. He disappeared from a work camp while fetching water and was found about two miles upstream from Brazos junction. Deputy LeRoy Massengale reported the death occurred about 24 hours earlier.
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Joe Perez
Little River
Gause
Perez
LeRoy Massengale
Brazos
Reds Match Nazi in Big Bloody Battle
Optimism in London grows that Germany’s war push against the Soviet Union has slowed. German forces face fierce Russian counterattacks with heavy casualties in a world war scale engagement. Weather and mud hinder advances as both sides suffer steep losses in the first major carnage of the conflict. Russian air power reportedly halted Nazi assaults on Moscow.
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London
Germany
Russia
Hitler
Moscow
Cameron WPA Sewing Room Sets 25 Worker Quota
Cameron's WPA sewing room announces a 25 worker quota with a $750 monthly payroll. Miss Blaylock, the new supervisor, oversees the only active sewing center in the district, sponsored by Cameron City and Milam County, stocked with July material of 1200 yards. Visitors are welcome to tour the facility.
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Cameron
WPA
Lucille A. Claylock
Milam
Blaylock
Earl Peck Begins His Radio Training
One hundred forty two men recently arriving at Fort Sam Houston from Fort Monmouth have joined the 124th Radio Intelligence Company and started training. Pvt. Earl T. Peck Jr. son of Mrs. E O Peck of Cameron, is among them. The unit is led by First Lieutenant A C Dapprich. Peck is a Yee High School graduate and was a star back on the regional championship team.
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Fort Sam Houston
Fort Monmouth
N. J
124Th Radio Intelligence Company
Earl T. Peck, Jr
E. O. Peck
Cameron
A. C. Dapprich
Peck
Yee High School
Pittsley to re-enlist in Navy after Dallas visit
Robert C. Pittsley who has been staying with Mrs Pittsley left for Dallas this week seeking re enlistment in the United States Navy. He has a 20 year record of service with the fleet and if he meets physical standards will go to California to await orders with Mrs Pittsley. Mrs Pittsley is a sister of the late Dr W R Newton.
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Robert C. Pittsley
Pittsley
Dallas
United States Navy
Navy
California
W. R. Newton
NYA Center Girls Elect New Cameron Officers
Mozelle Owens Nita Ruth Fuller Ida Stoebner Helen Swanzy and Lois Abermiller join the Cameron NYA center staff after a July 18 council meeting. Dorothy Brock becomes president Norine Lang vice president Lois Obermiller reporter Frances Gerick secretary Lenora Dueser sergeant at arms Ida Stoebner parliamentarian. Advisory and Refreshment committees announced and living room updates noted. Mrs B Nance and Miss Ruby Simpson will visit to review NYA activities.
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Mozelle Owens
Nita Ruth Fuller
Ida Stoebner
Helen Swanzy
Lois Abermiller
NYA Center
Cameron
Dorothy Brock
Norine Lang
Lois Obermiller
Frances Gerick
Lenora Dueser
Dorothy Odam
Faye Young
Fern Young
B. Nance
Ruby Simpson
Greenville
South Carolina
NYA
TSCW
Prize Gourd Shines At Local Herald Exhibit
Friday prize contender R M Tubbs brings in a large gourd resembling a baseball bat. The displayed gourd in the Herald show window measures about 50 inches and, along with a dish rag gourd, highlights an educational exhibit encouraging ancient household uses.
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R. M. Tubbs
Herald Office
Mr. Tubbs
Herald
Ripley
the Herald
Babe Ruth
Swat
Berlin Bombed Twice by RAF Amid Claims of Weak German Resistance
Berlin endured RAF raids Thursday night and Friday morning with Britain admitting nine bombers lost. Berlin’s defenders denied heavy damage while noting stiff resistance since aircraft shifted from the Russian front. The raid marked a first since June 8 and targeted other major German areas as well.
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Berlin
Churchill
Germany
Midget Press Returns to Work After Repairs
The Midget's automatic Kluege press resumed operation Friday after B. L. Archer, an electrician, installed a repaired motor and brushes. Archer sourced parts from Dallas and Waco and had the motor checked at a machine shop, confirming it in perfect condition as the publishers thank the public for patience.
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B. L. Archer
Dallas
Archer
Waco
Important Knights of Pythias Meeting in Texas
The Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Texas announces an important meeting at the Knights of Pythias Lodge on Monday July 28. All members are urged to attend as a part in the program will be available.
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Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias of Texas
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Claude White Visits Cameron from Milano
Claude White of Milano visited Cameron on Monday, meeting local residents and outlining community concerns. He toured landmarks, discussed regional issues, and expressed interest in local projects and collaboration.
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Claude White
Milano
Cameron
Four Men Given Suspended Sentences for 14 Chickens Stolen
In Milam County District Court on Tuesday four men from near Gauge were convicted of stealing 14 chickens from John Thompson. Each received suspended sentences of one to two years, a political calculation cited by district attorney W A Morrison. The article notes similar Robertson County charges and compares to another case of a kidnapping with a fine.
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Gauge
John Thompson
Milam County
Harvey Roper
Ollie Matthews
Russell Matthews
Thos. Cartright
W. A
Bill) Morrison
Roper
Robertson County
LeRoy Massengale
Three Local Students To Get Degrees From San Marcos College
About three hundred students at Southwest Texas Teachers will receive degrees at the summer commencement August 20. Two hundred undergraduates will earn bachelor’s degrees while others gain master of arts. Included are Gertrude Boe deker Debs B Hensley and Mary Stella Randolph of Cameron, all receiving bachelor of science degrees.
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San Marcos
Southwest Texas
A. A. Grusendorf
Resigurar
Bachleor
Gertrude Boedeker
Debs B. Hensley
Mary Stella Randolph
Cameron
Last Day for Student Transfers August First
Transfers between school districts must be filed in the County Superintendent office by Friday August 1. The notice stresses August 1 as the final legal transfer date to ensure pupils are certified to the correct districts across the county.
Christians Here Begin 8 Weeks Program
First Christian Church started an eight week God program last Sunday to September 21. The minister Lamar Hocker will preach each Sunday on Great Christian Convictions. Evening talks pursue Finding God with sermons next Sunday on The Saviorhood of Christ and Finding God in the Church. Visitors welcomed.
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First Christian Church
Lamar Hocker
God
Christ
Beal Displays Squash Like Hitler Weapon at Herald
W A Beal brought a squash to The Herald office that resembles gourds on display. He says it is a Hitler weapon and hopes to save its seed for local planting. Beal has aided the exhibit and more gourds are expected as visitors view the displays.
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W. A. Beal
Herald
Mr. Beal
Japan apologizes for bombing US gunboat in Shanghai waters
The United States may accept Japan's haste apology for the accidental bombing and damage to an American gunboat in Shanghai. Washington cautions the excuse, while speculation grows that the U S might seek peacetime diplomacy in the Far East. The Daily Herald notes possible anti Axis influences may form a new Vichy government. observers await confirmation.
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Japan
United States
Shanghai
Washington
Far East
Daily Herald
Russia
Germany
Leningrad
Harry Hopkins
Moscow
Roosevelt
Admiral Stark
Naval Operations
Welles
Vichy
Committees Named for Helping Farmers Buy Land and Build
Ten Milam County citizens named to an advisory committee for the Farm Security Administration program. Members include Jacob Stufflebeme County Agent and John Henderson farmer civic leader with sub committees for tenant purchase farm debt adjustment and rural rehabilitation. Other appointees are Rooster Flatt secretary and farmers James Sides Marvin Charles Frank Sherrill John Link James Majors Walter Blocker and Walter Fuchs.
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Milam County
United States Department of Agriculture
Jacob W. Stufflebeme
John B. Henderson
Rooster C. Flatt
ACA
James W. Sides
Marvin Charles
Frank P. Sherrill
John D. Link
Jas. Hi. Majors
Walter K. Blocker
Walter H. Fuchs
Messrs
Sides
Charles
Sherrill
Link
Fuchs
Messrs. Sides
Majors
Blocker
Messr
Stufflebeme
Flatt
Henderson
Farm Security Administration
Roosevelt Endorses Criticism of Wheeler Tone
President Roosevelt backs a New York Times editorial condemning Burton K. Wheeler of Montana as going too far. War Secretary Henry L. Stimson echoed the criticism labeling Wheeler a subversionist or treason suspect over antiwar postings to soldiers, amid denials of aggressive action.
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Henry L. Stimson
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Roosevelt
New York Times
Wheeler
Efe
Manning Family Returns From Louisiana Vacation
Mrs. M. G. Manning and relatives have completed a vacation trip and returned home from Louisiana.
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M. G. Manning
Louisiana
Mrs Frank Spura and son visit Yarrelston sister
Mrs Frank Spura and her son Ernest of Oklahoma City are visiting her sister Mrs Edward Schiller in Yarrelston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Spura
Ernest
Oklahoma City
Edward Schiller
Yarrelston
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Drive For
Aids Home Makers
Earl Peck
Royal Air Force
San Marcos College
U.S
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