San Gabriel School Noted For Strong Pupils Advancing
The Rockdale Reporter highlights San Gabriel Public School in Milam County with standout alumni. Lois Camp graduates Cameron High with a 94.8 average, the top in a class of 38, while Isabel Camp earns a State University degree and teaches in Cameron grammar school. The article praises local school spirit and attendance at events.
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San Gabriel
Lois Camp
H. H. Camp
Cameron High School
State University
Cameron Grammar School
Milam County
Rockdale
Haddox Visit From Hearne Ends with Family Return
Mrs. R. M. Haddox of Hearne visited her parents this week and left for home accompanied by her sisters Misses Serena and Alfina Weems.
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R. M. Haddox of
Hearne
Serena
Alfina Weems
Porter Jr. Dies After Abdominal Surgery in Dallas
Louis H. Porter Jr son of L H Porter Sr died at St Pauls Sanitarium Dallas from complications after an appendicitis operation. Born in Rockdale he studied at State University and became a lawyer. He served in World War I and was a partner at Townsend Phillips Porter in Dallas. Funeral at family home led by Rev R E Roberts with Townsend and Phillips present.
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Louis H. Porter, Jr
L. H. Porter, Sr
St. Paul’s Sanitarium
Dallas
Townsend, Phillips & Porter
Nelson Phillips
Supreme Court
Messrs Townsend
Phillips
Rockdale
Thorndale Petition Seeks Vote on Incorporation Election
Local report notes a petition circulated Wednesday to the Commissioners Court asking for an election to determine if Thorndale should be incorporated. Walter Seales collected signatures with fifty five businessmen and citizens already onboard.
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Thorndale
Commissioners Court
Walter Seales
Petition Drive Seeks Signatures After Scales Absence
The Thorndale Champion reports that signatures may miss Mr Scales due to his time constraints and personal affairs. Readers wishing to join the election petition are urged to see him and add their names.
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Scales
Thorndale Champion
Passenger No 4 Narrows Escape In Northbound Wreck
A north bound passenger train narrowly escaped serious wreck last Saturday when a brake beam failed near the yards. The brake beam hung on a switch brace, throwing the mail and bagcar cars off the main line into the siding. The train moved 150 yards before stopping. no injuries or major damage reported. Wrecker from Taylor and four section crews cleared the wreckage. The Thorndale Champion notes good fortune in the incident.
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Taylor
Thorndale
Sweet potatoes shipping costs spark local talk
Elwood Thomas of the Gang Community recalls sending a bushel of Thorndale sweet potatoes to Claude Williams in California. Williams learned freight would cost five dollars, highlighting high distribution costs and stressed transport strains on food supplies. A separate ad notes a galvanized iron garage sale valued at 10 000 dollars with workshop and filling station features.
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Elwood Thomas
Thorndale
California
Mr. Thomas
Claude Williams
Thorndale Champion
Cameron Herald
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Sam
Tou
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Mel
Ars
Friends
Fifth Avenue
Triggs Dry Goods Co
Cameron
Texas
Zalesky’s
Zalesky’s Dry Goods Store
Cameron, Texas
Cameron-Temple
Auditorium Hotel
Temple
Parker Bus Line
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Jameson
Chas. Mercy
Wide-Awalke Shoe Shop
Adams
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