Memorial Exercises Honor Milam County War Dead in Cameron
Milam County paid tribute to its war dead with memorial exercises in Cameron on May 30. Congressman Luther Johnson and W. G. Gillis spoke, praising soldiers’ sacrifices. The event on court house lawn featured American Legion involvement, a large turnout, flag ceremonies by Boy Scouts, and record poppy sales led by Geo P Barron and Rev Love.
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Cameron
Luther Johnson
W. G. Gillis
Court House
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Legionarres
Geo. P. Barron
Rev
Love
Episcopal Church
Boy Scouts
Death of Thomas R. Marshall in Washington
Thomas R. Marshall former wartime vice president under Woodrow Wilson died in a Washington hotel at age, heart attack. He passed away peacefully in bed while reading the Bible, accompanied by his wife and nurse, with burial planned near Marion, Indiana.
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Washington
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Woodrow Wilson
Indianapolis
Mr Marshall
Senate
F Street
Court rebukes Klan claim. Oregon school ruling upheld
Supreme Court rejected the urge to compel children to attend public schools, invalidating a broad compulsory education mandate while preserving Oregon's 1922 act requiring eight to sixteen year olds to attend public schools. The decision warns against eroding parental rights and private schooling.
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Society of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
Hill Military Academy
Baker Bill on Texas Parochial Schools Killed in Committee
O D Baker introduced a Texas House bill to set parochial school study, likened to Oregon’s measure, killed in committee but revived on minority report and defended by Baker on floor. The Herald editorial attacked its aims as infringing constitutional rights, to which Baker replied the nation’s best thought was in harmony with his view. The supreme court has upheld press opinions and halted Klan efforts to control public schools.
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Oregon
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Supreme Court
Ferguson Courts campaign With Pardons As An Issue
City contracts to sell warrants worth 100000 to fund bonds. Maturity dates not yet set, expected 15 year span with 6.25 percent interest. Ordinances to pass June 16. Opposition to bond issuance persists, with potential restraint in two weeks.
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Ferguson Courts
River Beach Opens At Cameron North Of Town
River Beach near Cameron opens with several hundred visitors for the June 1 event. A bath house, free camp grounds, and free swimming are offered with a shaded pool after 3 pm. A sign on Maysfield Road guides visitors to the beach with fresh water and picnic facilities promoted by Cecil Cone.
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Cameron
Maysfield Road
Cecil Cone
Leonard Knight Sought by American Legion
The American Legion seeks information on Leonard Knight and his whereabouts. Listed as living in Cameron, he has not been located despite normal address records.
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American Legion
Leonard Knight
Cameron
the Legion
Ferguson defends pardons amid Texas pardon record storm
Houston Chronicle reports Governor Ferguson and confidant Jamie E Ferguson debate pardons as politics spurs criticism. Ferguson says pardons follow recommendations from prosecutors judges juries and sheriffs with about 20 more to come this week including a 33 year pardon for an old Ramsey farm convict.
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Jamie E. Ferguson
Texas
Tyre
Charles Mims
Ferguson
Ramsey
Commercial Club Rejects Hotel Financing Plan
On Monday the Commercial Club decided not to pursue a $35,000 hotel financing under current crop conditions. F. B. Lesovsky said banks would underwrite $20,000 if contributing notes could be secured, but subscriptions seem unlikely. The club also instructed the entertainment committee to host lunch for farm girls and to support Mrs. Etta Ringgold's annual farm girl short course at College Station.
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Cameron
F. 8. Lesovsky
Lesovsky
Citizens Bank
Cameron State Bank
Etta Ringgold
College Station
Mercy executive pardon policy praised by Texas groups
Governor Miriam A Ferguson received a telegraphed commendation from the Southwestern Central District Sunday School and Baptist Young People's Congress for her pardon policy. The group urged mercy tempered with justice as Ferguson replied thanking them and noting many cases presented for relief.
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Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Southwestern Central District
Baptist Young People's Congress
Congress
Conroe
Ferguson
C. N. Golden
S. L. Rugeley
D. G. Carter
H. N. Shaw
Legionaires Plan Initiation Ceremonies And July 4 Event
The Legion begins ritual practice for initiation and session ceremonies with assignments for parts led by J. B. White and others. A large initiation is planned for the first Tuesday in July, and a big July 4 celebration may be staged if conditions improve.
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Legion
J. B. White
Ray Robinson
L. F. Gohmert
J. D. Kirk
W. E E. Alford
Coy Arledge
At Arms
Joe Richter
Frank Walzel
John Henderson
Mack Akers
A. F. Mitchell
T. S. Henderson
Legionairs
Cameron Bankers Greet Hardy Departure For European Tour
The departure of T. F. Hardy for an extended tour of Continental Europe last Saturday will be keenly felt in Cameron's banking circles, and his return will be awaited with interest by many friends.
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T. F. Hardy
Europe
Cameron
Mason Weir Rescues Four From River Near Bridge
Mason Weir a Cameron boy about thirteen saved four companions from drowning in Little River near the new bridge after a picnic. The boys Aubrey Fleightower Ray McDonald Don Barrett and Robert McDermott were trapped by a suction hole. Weir used a willow limb to reach them and bring them to land quietly. His act is under consideration for a Carnegie hero medal.
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Mason Weir
Little River
Velda Walker
McCown
Carnegie
Herald
Cameron
Aubrey Fleightower
Ray McDonald
Don Barrett
Robert McDermott
Children's Play and Track Meet Announced
The children will perform a morning play at ten on Tuesday to entertain them and free the afternoon for Mr Fox and Mr Taylor. Admission is 10 cents and proceeds fund playground equipment for a permanent park purchase.
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Fox
Taylor
Mrs Clarisse Collier Visits Georgetown This Week
Georgetown greets Mrs Clarisse Collier as she visits the area this week. Local residents and officials note her engagement with community events and meetings planned during her stay.
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Clarisse Collier
Georgetown
Reverend MacFadyen Heads to Tennessee Evangelistic Work
Friday morning Reverend H R MacFadyen longtime pastor of Cameron Presbyterian will move to Old Hickory Tennessee to oversee evangelistic work for the Presbyterian church. Old Hickory near Memphis houses church officers and Andrew Jackson’s home. Cameron friends extend best wishes for his continued health and success.
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Presbyterian Church
Old Hickory
Tennessee
Old Bickory
Andrew Jackson
Memphis
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Mercy
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