Japan and War Fronts Loom as Global Tension Rises
The article outlines a murky 1800 mile front between Red Russia and Nazi Germany with Germany claiming gains near Smolinsk while Russia reports a stalemate. It notes Japan occupying French Indo China and U.S. officials weighing responses, with Washington expected to avoid direct crisis. The Daily Herald forecasts Japan securing oil and materials as American policy stays tentative.
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Washington
Japan
Indies
America
Germany
Britain
Far East
The
Daily Herald
United States
More Knitters Are Needed For Red Cross Quota Here
Red Cross needs more Cameron area volunteers to knit garments as a new quota arrives and the old one remains incomplete. Mrs. Stanley Swift urges women to help since only they are skilled at knitting. yarn is available at the Winfield store and materials will be cut next week.
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Red Cross
Cameron
Stanley Swift
Winfield
Swift
Billy Howard Spends Saturday in Cameron
Billy Howard of Waco spent Saturday afternoon in Cameron for an unspecified purpose as he moved about the town and its venues.
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Billy Howard
Waco
Cameron
Yee High Band Opens Friday Night Concert Series
On Friday August 1 at 8 PM the Yee High School Band performs at City Park. Francis Cox, the director, says concerts run each Friday until school starts. The program includes marches overtures patriotic tunes and popular selections with requests played when possible to draw large crowds.
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Yee High School
Francis Cox
Ham, Old Time Evangelist, to Preach in Cameron
M. F. Ham a well known evangelist of 30 years ago will speak Thursday night at the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Cameron. Evangelist Harry M. Hoages will also appear. They come for one night only drawing many former Ham acquaintances from area churches.
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M. F. Ham
W. F. Ham
Cameron
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Harry M. Hoages
Tabernacle
Ham
Aluminum Piling Up In Big Pen On Court House Lawn
Aluminum for Britain and for the United States to manufacture fighting ships in the air was piling up in the big pen on court house lawn this week as citizens showed more cooperation. The Boy Scouts concluded a successful canvas of the city and reported 609 pieces weighing about 206 pounds. The aluminum will not be reported from Cameron but will be taken to Waco, designated center for this section of Texas.
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Britain
United States
Court House Lawn
Boy Scouts
Cameron
Waco
Texas
Mrs. Earl Ewell and Ruth Evans Visit Sister
Mrs Earl Ewell of Chriesman and Ruth Evans spent Thursday with their sister Mrs George Richards in a family gathering.
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Earl Ewell of
Chriesman
Ruth Evans
George Richards
Tax delinquency suit seeks foreclosure on Milam County land
The State of Texas files suit in Milam County District Court to collect taxes on 104 acres tied to FE L Lowrey Heirs. Defendants include Lillie Morgan Erwin Lowrey and family members. the 1935–1940 tax amounts total 42.46 with penalties, interest, and costs. Case No. 1824, judgment references from 11,597 suit and district court minutes.
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Lillie Morgen
H. B. Morgan
Erne Erwin
C. T. Erwin
A. F. Stewart
20Th Judicial District Court
Milam County
Court House
Said County
Cameron
A. D
State OF Texas
Lillie Morgan
Erner Erwin
E. A. Camp
Tom Lowery
Hattie Hague
Charlie W., Hague
Jack L. Lowery
G. P.louise Lowrey
George Lowrey
Margaret W. Lowrey Hart
C. W. Hart
Grover William Lowery
Elizabeth Brown
Charles Brown
James Lowrey
Jack Lowrey
FE. L. Lowrey
Towit
F. Rodriguez
Texas
Tom Lowrey
Jack L. Lowrey
G. P. Lowrey
District Court
Plantiff
W. C
Nig) Moody
Crawford Brings In Dipper Gourd First Of Season
Jim H. Crawford of Butte town brought in a green dipper gourd the first of this year’s crop. He says he has thirteen more gourds on the vines and expects a fuller display as the hull grows. He credits The Herald with boosting local gourd production interest.
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Jim H. Crawford
Butte Town
Mr. Crawford
The
Herald
Knights of Columbus Install Officers in Cameron Council
At Thursday night’s meeting Cameron council of the Knights of Columbus installed officers led by District Deputy Ed Voltin of Bryan. New officers include Rudolph Richter Grand Knight Joe Geiser Deputy Grand Knight Truett Chambers Chancellor Bill Parma Financial Secretary August Helpert Recording Secretary J C Andres Lecturer Joe Marek Treasurer Ed MecAtee Advocate Alvin Anderle Warden Ben Fuchs George Harlan Guards Amiel Boedeker Trustee. Out of town guests were John Goober of San Antonio Henry Bomeskie of Bryan and Father O Connell of Burlington. Dinner and cold drinks followed.
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Knights of Columbus
Ed Voltin
Bryan
Cameron Council
Rudolph Richter
Joe Geiser
Truett Chambers
Bill Parma
August Helpert
J. C. Andres
Joe Marek
Ed MecAtee
Alvin Anderle
Ben Fuchs
George Harlen
Amiel Boedeker
Temple and Jarrell Couples Visit Marek Family
Mr and Mrs J J Kohutek of Temple and Mr and Mrs D A Valenta of Jarrell visited Mr and Mrs Steve Marek.
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J. J. Kohutek
Temple
D. A. Valenta
Jarrell
Steve Marek
United States Deploys Forces as Pacific Tensions Rise
President Roosevelt orders U S armed forces in the Philippines on a war footing and Hawaii concentrates the largest peace time troop buildup. Navy orders are issued though details remain undisclosed as Japan moves to seize bases in French Indochina.
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Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
United States
Phillipine Islands
Daily Herald
Hawaii
Jap Empire Faces Self Reliance as Britain Sanctions Tighten
Japan depended on resources from America and Britain but with Britain cutting trade treaties and the United States halting oil and materials, Japan faced becoming self sufficient to supply its war machine.
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Great Britain
Britain
Japan
America
W C Shipley Dies In Dallas Hospital
W C Shipley 51 former Wacoan and Cooper Company manager died at Baylor hospital Dallas Monday morning burial planned Hillsboro He joined the firm in 1917 at Hillsboro transferred to Waco in 1920 and became Taylor branch manager in 1940 He was a Mason and former Austin Avenue Methodist member His widow and son Horton survive.
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W. C. Shipley
Horton Shipley
Waco Times-Herald
Joe K. Smith and Wife Visit Friends in Cameron
Joe K. Smith and his wife of Palestine visited friends in Cameron last Sunday. The couple spent time with their hosts and enjoyed an informal social gathering during the afternoon.
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Joe K. Smith
Palestine
Cameron Sunday
Mrs Burke Returns From Houston With Clark Escort
Mrs. J. C. Burke has just returned from Houston and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Clark accompanied her home.
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J. C. Burke
Houston
Mrs. W. J. Clark
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Smolinsk
Russia
France
Hitler
Life Insurance
S. E. Brogdon
Cameron, Texas
Southwestern Life Insurance CO
Taal Gijon
Coca-Cola
Erey Gs
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Milam
OFC
Navy
French
Dallas
Mrs
Roy Hensley
Sam
Walter Pidgeon
Joan Bennett
Richard Dix and
Pat Morison
John Wayne
Harry Carey
the Monster and the Girl
Elen Drew
Rod Cameron
Cowboy and the Blonde
Mary Beth Hughes
Franchot Tone
Herbert Marshall
Virginia Bruce
Milam Theatre
Lone Star
Bill Elliott
White Eagle
Buck Jones
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