06 Jun 1935
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
1
The article recalls Vincenzo Galilei as a cautionary model, urging parents to allow talent to thrive without prejudice. It warns against stock speculation following the 1929 crash, noting the era's market losses and urging vigilance against schemes promising quick riches. Salvation Army leader Booth advocates peace amid rising arms and nationalist sentiment worldwide.
Cameron celebrates Mr. L F Gohmert’s 12th business anniversary with a new building opening. The event features a 9 Cent Sale and thousands of bargains the week ending June 15, with gallery moves completed and the store ready for a 9 AM Saturday grand opening.
E C Cole of the Chamber of Commerce announces the first week plan for the annual trade trip to Cameron territory. The caravan departs Cameron Tuesday June 18 at 1 p m with stops at Varreliten Meeks Zabickeville and Buckholts before returning to Cameron by 6 p m.
Milam schools were classified by the Board of Education in session here this week. Buckholts was named a high school and will teach eleven grades next term, bringing Milam county high schools to seven. E. L. Henson serves as Buckholts superintendent. Buckholts requests for an extra grade were approved. Transfers from Buckholts to Cameron will pay 45 dollars tuition. With Buckholts offering 11 grades, tuition for transfers remains mandatory.
Herald notes many readers wait to be named in upcoming columns. A special bargain rate ended last Saturday and no further subscriptions at that rate will be accepted. Lists will be revived soon and unpaid subscriptions may be discontinued. In a separate item, Carl Breeart of Cattleburg Kentucky died at home after a heart attack.
Readers claim a remedy works against illness and the phrase immune becomes common in local chatter. Officials urge caution while merchants promote Tums as a preventative measure amid mixed reports.
The Cameron Pearl Comets, riding six straight Cen Tex wins with a 10-5 record excluding LaGrange loss, meet the Miltex Bakers in a Sunday 3 p.m. doubleheader at Lawless Green Field. Bakers seat a six-two mark and a semi pro lineup including Pete Leach Ernest Evans Joe Bresler George George Thornton Sterling Ben Zoch and Mike Duccey.
Father Tim O'Sullivan of Burlington announced an entertainment for St Michael Parish on Sunday Jam. Beginning at 2 p.m two ball games will be played with opponents named later. Supper will be served in the public hall and proceeds go to the parish. The Burlington supper is to be held June 16 under a capable committee. The public is invited. A discussion over cowpox vaccination claims continues with reports of several cow udders located.
A 12 jurors found N. J. Green of Rockdale not guilty after a brief deliberation in a Milam county liquor case connected to a grand jury raid on prohibition enforcement. A Cameron liquor dealer with a $1000 federal license was arrested. his case pending. Defense was by Jack Lewis, former criminal district attorney.
Jean Thomas, a negro boy, was sent to the state reformatory this week after his trial over theft of plumbing fixtures from a house owned by B Slocomb. Slocomb conducted the arrest with Constable Balling assisting. Charges against Henry Dreyer by mer city marshal were dropped for lack of evidence, announced by Emory Camp district attorney.
In observance of Railroad Week, attorneys will address local clubs and chambers. Joyce Cox of Galveston will speak for the Santa Fe System at the Chamber of Commerce on June 10, and another speaker for Bouwbers Pacific Lines is slated for Cameron on June 11.
Statistics show Cameron benefits from railroad activity with a June Railroad Week planned June 10 to 15. Mayor Smith issues proclamation. M. G. Manning of Santa Fe and E. C. Cole of Southern Pacific organize observance. May 1925 Cameron payroll and taxes total about 16 062 45 monthly average 8494 55 annual Cameron payroll 74 12 90 including railroad travelers and visiting gangs.
The Herald plans a Milam County checker tournament to crown a county champion with date to be announced. Visitors will meet Oxsheer Rice of Ben Arnold, winner of the Temple contests last week. Fenn Wolf, district clerk, will cooperate with the Herald in the coming event.
Beginning Thursday June 6 Milam county cotton producers will start signing 1985 Bankhead contracts. County agent George Banzhaf says weight of 1932 bales and 1935 cotton acres are still needed. Signers from many communities will report to designated offices to complete agreements and mark rented cotton acreage before July compliance work.
B F Stewart announces a weekend sale at Home of Better Foods in Cameron. Large shipments arrived for the event. Stewart, known for bargains, promotes a value driven sale that strengthens Cameron’s reputation for affordable food.
The first anniversary of Green & Boedeker stores in Cameron ran May 31 to June 3. Despite poor weather a large crowd visited the Cameron store, with widespread congratulatory publicity in the Cameron Herald. The section printed a 24 page edition and many ads extended congratulations.
In Covina California trainer Joe Reed was fatally gored and mutilated by a large ball elephant during rehearsals for an eight elephant jungle motion picture. The accident occurred while the animals were being prepared for an appearance.
Sunday June month’s end observances include Whit Sunday communion services at 9 a.m. at local churches. Congregations are urged to attend and participate in the morning rites.
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