City council notes taxes and sewer plan discussions
Mayor absence saw Alderman Hearrell preside while Henry Moore reported May occupation taxes of 6.65 and ad valorem 50.60. An estimated $18.35 shortage in lights was credited to power and light co. Six incandescents plus two street lights now cost 23.25 monthly. Various accounts were allowed, a gravel pit committee named, school accounts reform proposed, and a sewerage system plan discussed with six miles estimated at 20,000. A clear water and sewer committee was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
U. S. Hearrell
Henry Moore
Green
Power and Light Company
Worcester
T. C. Stafford
W. M. Jeter
C. A. Lankford
Maxey
Houston
J. D. Hefley
A. J. Dossett
Cameron Power & Light Co
Cameron
Calvert Trades Day Tournaments Open To All Men
A notice invites single and married men to enter two Calvert Trades Day tournaments on July, with multiple prizes and no entry fee. Percy Norton, Secretary of the Calvert Board of Trade, asks interested parties to write for details and watch this paper for replies. Mr. and Mrs. Hefley host a gathering at their new home with a 42 game, floral décor, and prize gifts for both genders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert
Percy T. Norton
Calvert Board of Trade
J. W. Rector
Hubert. Hefley
Hefley
Natalie McCord
Carter
J. K. Freeman
J. L. Denson
W. B. McCord
Mrs. Rector
Helen Hefley
Natalie
Lizzie McCord
Cameron Cotton Warehouse Site Chosen by Committes
A citizens' committee led by J. D. Hefley met a Farmers' Union delegation last Saturday. The union selected the lot beside the cotton compress, the old McNiell cotton yard, as the site for the new warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Hefley
Farmers’ Union
McNiell Cotton Yard
B.C. Bar
Appointment of Foreman to Advise Union on Warehouse Project
Rett was named foreman of the union committee to report back to the district union. The district will meet in Cameron on Saturday, June 8 at 1 30 PM to solicit stock and take needed action to start the proposed warehouse building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rett
Cameron
Chautauqua Opens With Farmers Day and Local Talent
The Chautauqua opened Monday with Farmers' Day drawing good crowds. Mrs. Lockett sang a beautiful solo and Mrs. Chas Lay impressed the audience at night. A chalk talker presented entertaining pictures. Texas Day saw fine weather and Howard Payne students perform well. Sobiese Day noted Miss Thompson canceling due to illness while local talent stepped in and the patriotic lecture proceeded.
Yarrellton Items Show Rain Ends Amid Minor News
In Yarrellton and nearby areas residents note improved weather easing crop woes. Several residents visit relatives and travel to Cameron for labor, while harvest remains green and labor scarce. Local notes include a lost heart appeal and utility charges for Cameron Power and Light Co. plus Herald paper pickup directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Robinson
Gandy
Sam Clark
Ben Agnold
Ernest Pickens
Yarrellton
Jim Mann
L. L. Clark
Rosebud
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M. Chambbers
Johnson
Moore
Cred Aunt Ieedawasadet 1.00 McCowan & Thompson
Clark & Court
Cameron Lumber Co
Paul Friemel
Angeline Wander
Will Mackey
Jennie Hughes
P. A. Breanbrack
Lou A. Commer
L. W. Sledge
M. E. Lockett
Harvey Jones
Adaline Henderson
A. F. Belhone
Agnes Helmeke
Jos Pepera
Vileka Ossay
F. L. Jirasek
Frances Lesikar
Emil Kraatz
Emma Heine
Martin Vidlar
Emma Karasek
Cameron Cotton Warehouse
The
Chautauquins
Howard Payne Boys
Sobiese
Cameron Sunday Schools
Baptist
FORD
Herald
Pennsylvania
Milam County
First National Bank
Cameron, Texas
Star Brand
Lal
Saint Louis
Roberts, Johnson & Band Shoe Company
the Society Shoes For
Patriot
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