Graduation Night 1914 High School Exercises Held
Heavy rainfall did not dampen the Graduation Night program for the Class of 1914 in the High School Auditorium. Dr. W A Gillon gave the invocation, followed by the Senior Glee Club under Miss Brougher. Salutatorian Miss Jewell Joslin praised future effort, and Mr O L Kidd urged diligence in vocation. The Class Orator Mr Frank Cooper spoke on The Peaceful Triumphs of Our Army. Diplomas were presented by A W Taber with scholarships by Prof J Batts. twenty eight diplomas and one scholarship were awarded. Valedictorian Miss Mabel Caldwell received top honors and the D A medal for American Distinction, ending with the annual The Cam-Hi celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Gillon
Jewell Joslin
Miss Joslin
O. L. Kidd
Frank Cooper
A. W. Taber
J.batts
Ernest Kahler
A. & M. College
Mabel Caldwell
Weekly Happenings From Rogers
Rogers notes persistent rain hindering progress and shaping local politics with heated gubernatorial debate between Ball and Ferguson. Obituaries mark ongoing funeral attendances amid rain damaged crops. Vets and locals greet visiting figures while Rogers, near Millam County, remains central to campaigns and outlook.
Prospects Brighten for Texas Crops in Milam County
Farmers report abundant rainfall has prepared fields for a record season with cotton corn and grain crops set to yield well. Local agrarian leaders stress cumulative moisture supports a prosperous outlook and urge careful cultivation to ensure no benefits are wasted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Herald
Me¢-La Organization Girls Report Members Named
Members of the Me¢-La organization pod at the high school are Dossett Mabel Jeter Lola Greer Virginia West and Mary McLane with Jeasie Lee Batt among those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Dossett
Mabel Jeter
Lola Greer
Virginia
West
Mary McLane
Bridge Bond Passage Boosts Local Roads Authority
Elections in beat four and parts of beat five supported a road bond covering routes from Rockdale to Tracy Cobb and beyond. The bond won by about two thirds, seen as a key step to improving long neglected roads. Local reports note Cobb’s gin tally and surrounding excitement as results came in. Mrs Cobb’s death near Cobb's gin is reported with little detail. Other items mention floods delays, Mrs Bob Davis illness, and Beryl Cantrell visiting for the summer.
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Rockdale
Tracy and Cobb
Gabriel River
Cobb’s Gin
Cobb
Tracy
Beryle
Charles
Marvin
Berenice
Peniel
Peniel University
Brn
Norman
City Council Holds Regular Session in Cameron
Tuesday afternoon the Cameron city council met with all members present. Bills allowed include several local firms and utilities. The Board of Equalization proposed reforms to tax assessment practices and asked for clearer parcel blueprints to ensure fair taxation. A road-improvement petition from J C Mayfield was read and referred to the street committee. The session adjourned with no further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mayfield
Court House
McCowen Bridge
Reese
Protracted Meeting Planned at Methodist Church
Evon reports the protracted meeting at the Methodist church will be held Friday night before the third Sunday in June. Rev. C. C. Gaston will conduct it with possible outside help and both churches will coordinate Sunday schools.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rogers
Ball
Ferguson
Webb
Ashmore
Messrs
Todd
Bill Alex Bonds
Allen Hooks
Holtzclaw
Judge Watson
John Brock
Milam
Abetter
Ehasaer
Milam County
Jeasie Lee
Gity Goungil
Allowell Fire Marshes
Selary
C. D. Adams Green Bros
John Gandy
Grant Lumber Co
Joe Michalka
Pace-Marshall Wrug Co
A Light Co
Marshal
Board of Equalization
the & Cil
City of
Cameron
Pholders
Equalization Board
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