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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
1
Candidates under the Democratic Executive Committee spoke to large crowds in Thorndale Gause Vogelsang and Sharp with the American Legion and local bands aiding events. Organizers praised hospitality and efficient arrangements while stressing cooperative campaigning to avoid costly past practices.
Merle Thorpe editor of Nation's Business spoke at the 38th annual Indiana Bankers Association dinner. He urged business not to fear gloom and stressed faith, thrift, sacrifice, and good judgment to sustain the economy.
H B McClellen, Milam County tax assessor and well known public official, announced his candidacy for County Treasurer in the Democratic Primary set for July 28 1954. He outlined his qualifications and said he would handle duties without help.
Sam Hefley, former legislator and noted citizen, shows improvement at Kings Daughters Hospital in Temple after several weeks and two operations. He is up and about the building with treatment continuing and expected to return home in a few days.
United by an airmail route from Brownsville to Dallas the first Long and Harman flight departs. Left is 18 Charlie Stewart Brownsville assistant postmaster handing mail to Lee Maudlin of Long and Harman. The bag holds air mail from Latin America.
Miss Irma H Porter former seven year Ada Henderson School principal in Cameron announces her candidacy for Milam County Superintendent in the Democratic primary set for July 28 1934. She notes her work in Cameron and Rockdale and the need to complete the school year before campaigning.
Margaret Sullavan stars in Little Man What Now as Cameron Theatre presents the film on Sunday and Monday June 10 and 11. The actress previously hid from publicity after Only Yesterday yet critics praise her and the picture as a universal success despite her own doubts.
The Herald corrects a published retraction note linking Burlington merchant Joe Cahill to a prior transfer controversy. Cahill did not sign the retraction as printed. he declined to associate with the statement. The error occurred in the last issue.
H. G. Green a 50 year old traveling salesman died reportedly of natural causes while driving east of Maysfield on the Hearne road. His car left the highway and was found in a field. The body was sent to Brenham for burial. he was not married.
Milam County's W. J. Clark announces that only NRA merchants may receive federal relief funds. A letter from G. G. Lennard of the Local Food and Grocery Code Authority is published, detailing why disbursing orders cannot be honored for non NRA merchants. The notice lists Milam county NRA grocery merchants eligible to handle orders. The communication urges merchants to identify themselves with the Blue Eagle program.
John W. Bickett Jr., San Antonio attorney, appointed chief justice of the Texas Court of Civil Appeals in San Antonio to replace the late Judge William Seat Fly. Bickett, born in Cameron, is a Democrat and former State Democratic Convention chairman.
Milam County District Clerk Penn Wolf announces his candidacy for re election in the Democratic Primary set for Saturday July 25. He praises his record of efficient, economical service and notes he has not used extra staff, returning excess fees to the treasury.
State Senator Clint Small of Wellington and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful will address Cameron residents Wednesday at 5 p.m. He is introduced by city attorney Bill Morrison, who leads the Small campaign in Milam County. Small narrowly missed the runoff two years ago and has solid support in west Texas. Voters are urged to attend and hear his campaign themes.
Dr J W Torbett of Marlin will be the lay speaker at First Methodist Sunday morning service at 11 oclock The church observes Laymans Day with lay speakers from various churches The subject is The Clarion Call of Today for Men and Women
Milam County candidates running for Democratic nominations in July will speak at Vogelsang on Tuesday night June 12. The women of the church will serve supper beginning at 6 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. Beginning at 7 p.m. the candidates will speak under the Democratic Executive Committee. Large crowds have attended the meetings thus far.
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