03 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
1
Voters face a $14,000 bond to acquire 100 acres for Cameron Country Club with golf course lakes and a swimming beach. City funds cover payments with no tax increase, using grants and a public park plan to boost entertainment and public access. If approved, ownership shifts to the city, benefiting all residents.
A 50 member Brazos River Flood Control Committee was created to push rapid completion of flood control dams on the lower Brazos and its tributaries. The panel includes Bel and Milam counties and other members with interest in dams on the Leon River and other areas.
The Herald notes Yee High School 1988 graduates with Miss Ive Earl Heath as valedictorian and Miss Beatrice Walschak of Buckholts as salutatorian. Valedictory and salutatory addresses will appear in upcoming issues.
Commencement exercises for the 1938 class were held on Tuesday night in the Athletic Field with a stage in the field center. Several thousand attended as diplomas were awarded. Clara Baskin received a fountain pen for 12 years of perfect attendance.
The article explains how Milam County determined 1938 cotton allotments. The county factor 35.59 percent was applied to each farm’s tilled acreage, with rules tying planted and rented acres from 1935 1936 or 1937 to eligibility and minimums maximums per 1937 planted plus rented and 1937 base rules.
Preston R. Scott a government engineer in Milam County spoke on Wednesday about testing building materials for government work. He outlined plans for reemploying labor and the thoroughness in public spending. Niley Smith joined as a new member. 18 attended. Ed McKivett of Dallas was guest of Secretary John C. Andres.
A new tire firm will open Friday in the Waller building next to the B and B Studio. Owner W F Littletoen of San Antonio and manager Ted Curry announce Pennsylvania tires and Excel batteries. The Cameron Rubber Company will offer exchange deals and ties to a large retreading plant, selling Pennsylvania tires.
Miss Pearl Fulcrod, County Health Nurse, returned from Dallas where she attended the State meeting for Crippled Children held at the Shrine Hospital.
The formal dedication of the new San Gabriel school included a Wednesday speaking program with Father T F O Sullivan of St Michael's Burlington among the speakers. He previously gave the cornerstone address last year and urged that education fuels national greatness and democracy.
Chairman Roy Sanderford said 583 men named at Belton gathering will convene in Cameron Friday night June 3 in the Chamber of Commerce offices. The group focuses on building a dam across the Leom river near Belton as part of Little River flood control, a Brazos tributary.
Tom Wardlow of Central Freight Lines stirred fishing interest by landing a six pound seven ounce large mouth black bass at Faulkner Lake north of Cameron on Wednesday May 18. The fish was mounted by Reed Rogers at Western Auto. Wardlow noted Bill Burns also fished but offered little challenge.
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee with Home Demonstration Agents and the Department of Vocational Agriculture of Yee High School plans poultry culling and disease control demonstrations. E. D. Parnell will lead. Demonstrations include John Kennon June 7 at 2 p.m, John McLerran June 9 at 9 30 a.m, Frank Pfarrdrescher June 10 at 2 30 p.m. Public invited.
Rev and Mrs J P Love depart Monday for a summer vacation traveling through Illinois and Kentucky. They will visit relatives and friends and be joined by Mrs Leslie Brown, Mrs Love’s sister, who will accompany them and visit relatives before returning later in the season.
Representative Geo Mayo Newton announced he will not seek re election and will retire at term end. Representative John Collins of Waco declared for Milam county State senate seat to succeed the late Dr. W R Newton. Cameron's first cover dining room opens Saturday at the Cafo Cafe as a semi private couples only venue.
St Rita’s Circle of St Monica’s plans a Sunday afternoon supper at 5 on the church grounds. The event includes entertainment and games with no sale prices. Proceeds go to beautifying the church grounds, inviting the public to attend.
George Mayo Newton, longtime Texas state representative from Milam County, announces he will not seek re election. He cites a desire to devote time to private affairs and notes his late father W R Newton served in the State Senate, making father and son simultaneously serving in both legislative chambers.
The St Marys Club will hold a sandwich supper Monday night June 6 at Marak school at o oclock. Refreshments and a program will be offered. Proceeds from the supper and entertainment will aid the church. All are invited.
John Collins notes Dollins of Waco McLennan county dirt farmer and former state representative formally announces candidacy for the vacancy in the State Senate caused by the death of Dr W R Newton of Camera He pledges to continue his lower house record and backs pensions payroll economy budget adherence and state education funding.
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