Ada Henderson Grammar School Holds Graduation Exercises
Graduation exercises Friday evening June 2 marked the Ada Henderson Grammar School graduation. Valedictorian Winnelle Kidd and salutatorian Helen Ryan led a program at Yee High School with music by Connie Strickland and Billie Wilson. Louie Turner won the American Legion scholarship award. Rev. Ed E. Mace gave the address. T. A. Fisher awarded diplomas.
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Ada Henderson Grammar School
Yee High School
Winnelle Kidd
O. L. Kidd
Helen Ryan
John Ryan
Vivian Whites
Tom Whites
Zora Clark Wilkerson
Leo Wilkerson
Louie Turner
Connie Strickland
A. C. Strickland
Billie Wilson
W. L. Wilson
Voice of
Cameron Firemen Attend Texas State Meeting
Cameron Fire Department plans to attend a Texas Firemen convention in Corpus Christi for three days led by Chief Monta Thomas. The racing team includes Oscar Schiller and members J C Brashear Jr Albert Richter Zeke Brod Pete Kunz Jerry Mikula Joe Smith. Delegates Joe Richter and Jack Henderson will attend with Will Cook Fire Marshal joining as a delegate.
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Cameron
Monta Thomas
Corpus Christi
Texas Firemen
Oscar Schiller
J. C. Brashear, Jr
Albert Richter
Zeke Brod
Pete Kunz
Jerry Mikula
Joe Smith
Joe Richter
Jack Henderson
Will Cook
Baptist Vacation Bible School Begins Friday
The Baptist church opens its Daily Vacation Bible class on Friday June 9 with registration at 4 p m. Classes run Monday to Friday from 8 to 11 for several weeks. Children ages 5 to 17 are invited. Lead teachers include Mrs J W Bowman beginners, Miss Winnie Henderson primary, Mrs Roy Law juniors, Don Slocomb intermediates, and James Markham principal.
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Baptist Daily School
J. W. Bowman
Winnie Henderson
Roy Law
Don Slocomb
James Markham
Witt Signals Support for Repeal and Beer Legalization
Lieutenant Governor Edgar E. Witt announced in Austin he would back repeal of the 18th Amendment and also favor legalizing beer in Texas. He suggested cheap beer might reduce whiskey use. The rest of the text appears to be an art description and a byline mentioning Winnie Lynch Rockett.
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Austin
Edgar E. Witt
Texas
Mattern Forced Down In Siberia During Around-The-World Flight
Texas aviator Jimmy Mattern was forced to land about 600 miles beyond Omsk while attempting a solo flight around the world. After more than 20 hours in the air, Moscow received word of the incident with Soviet authorities sending a rescue plane. It was believed the setback might end his attempt.
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Trokotievsk
Siberia
Jimmy Mattern
Texas
Moscow
Post
Gatty
Mattern
Omsk
Globe
Community Canning For Winter Relief Campaign Planned
Next Tuesday June 1 a community canning day begins in Cameron to stockpile beans and peas for winter relief. Volunteers gather at Yee High School basement before 8 am with seven precincts coordinating under J. P. Love and local supervisors.
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Cameron
Yee High School
J. P. Love
Love
Martin Killian
Don Slocomb
Lesser Newton
A. J. Hildebrandt
John M. Weld
Rockdale
D. Sanford
L. L. Bradley
Jamie Clark
E. M. Case
W. W. Smith
T. V. Adam
Guido Gersbach
Ed Hesse
Will Felschinsky
Leo O'Neill
Chas. Saller
Comets Face Thorndale at Local Park This Friday
Cameron Comets meet Thorn dale at Lawless Green Field Friday at 3 30 PM in a local game. The squad has played ten games and only lost twice, including to Cameron. Reaves will catch and Peel may step in if needed with Pro. Dierr likely to pitch second. Pepper Young at first. Joe Kozel at short. Bounds or Williams to cover third if available.
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Cameron Comets
Thorndale
Lawless Green Field
Temple Surgical
Temple
Cameron
Reaves
Peel
Dierr
Dark Horse
Pepper Young
Joe Kozel
Mr. Bounds
Thrall
Doug. Williams
Texas Honors Centennial Coin Bill Passed By Senate
A bill to coin half dollar pieces commemorating Texas independence in 1836 was approved by the senate and sent to the house. Senator Connally is the author. The proposal envisions a 1936 issue to mark the centennial.
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Texas
Senate
House
Senator Connally
Washingto
Isaacs of Rockdale Named Milam County Auditor
Conn R. Isaacs of Rockdale is appointed Milam County Auditor to replace Giles L. Arriett whose term ends July 4 1933. Announcement by Judge Graham Gillis on Saturday June 3 notes Isaacs, a former Rockdale banker, has served with the Federal Land Bank in Houston for six months and will assume duties July 4. Arriett will complete 16 years in office when his term ends in July.
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Conn R. Isaacs
Rockdale
Milam County
Giles L. Arriett
Isaacs
Graham Gillis
District Court
Federal Land Bank
Houston
Arriett
Watson
Veral
Good Will Tour 18 San Gabriel Friday
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce good will trip schedule progresses with visits to San Gabriel on Friday and Minerva next Tuesday. A new date for Milano is planned soon with other towns announced as conflicts with school commencement caused postponements. W. M. Cobb secretary lists rescheduled dates including Sharp June 16 Davilla June 23 Buckholts July 7 Yarrelston July 14 Burlington July 21 Ben Arnold July 28 Jones Prairie August 4 and Maysfield July 11.
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Cameron Chamber of Commerce
San Gabriel
Minerva
Milano
Sharp
Davilla
Buckholts
Yarrelston
Burlington
Ben Arnold
Jonés Prairie
Maysfield
W. M. Cobb
Cameron Municipal Band Opens Summer Concerts at City Park
The Cameron Municipal Band begins a weekly concert series on Thursday night June 15 at City Park. Francis Cox, band master, prepares a special opening program. The public is invited to attend.
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Cameron Municipal
City Park
Francis Cox
State Loses in First Attempt To Convict Tucker in Bank Case
The state failed to convict J C Tucker on embezzlement charges tied to Cameron State Bank's closure on December 17 1931. A Belton jury could not agree and was dismissed with nine for acquittal and three for conviction. Trial resumes June 14 at Belton with four cases set for that term.
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Tucker
J. C. Tucker
Cameron State Bank
Belton
Few Brewster
S. M. Burns
Henry Taylor
Bell County
Burns
American Legion
A. J. Matula
Matula
Legion Post
110 Seniors Graduate From Yoe High School
An open air commencement at Yoe High School Monday night, June 5th, celebrated the largest senior class with 110 graduates. The event was marred by a seat section collapse injuring several spectators, mostly children, while attendees watched the program proceed.
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Yoe High School
Former Publisher Dr C W McCune Visits Cameron
Dr. C W McCune, once The Herald publisher and founder of the Texas Farmers Alliance, arrived in Cameron on Thursday en route to Sabine Pass for vacation. He discussed Texas progress and Cameron Milam county history with T S Henderson. He led the Alliance from Cameron to national leadership and later served as a national political figure before retirement as a Methodist minister.
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C. W. McCune
the Herald
Texas
Cameron
Sabine Pass
Dr. McCune
City
T. S. Henderson
Texas Progress
Milam County
Texas Farmers Alliance
Dallas
Farm Society
Alliance
Washington
Texas Alliance
Dr McCune
Milam County Vote On Prohibition Repeal Sought
Milam County records show a 1917 dry vote by 596 to self, with local option chosen. Petitions call for an election to allow beer again, targeting August 26 when Texas votes on repeal.
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Milam County
Texas
Homer Nabours
Commissioners’ Court
Price Pioneer of Milam County Dies at 76
M W Price aged 76 native of Alabama and Milam County pioneer died at his Cameron home June 6 1983 at 6 20 pm after years of declining health. Born March 4 1857 in Farrell Alabama he settled in North Elm Milam County later moving to Cameron in 1914 to aid his children’s education and future. He lived a life of unselfish deeds and civic virtue leaving a strong legacy to family and community. (See PRICE on page 4)
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M. W. Price
Alabama
Milam County
Cameron
Price
Farrell
Texas
Lone Star
America
Black Land Belt
North Elm
Appeals Filed In Booker Murder Case In Texas
Attorneys for Clarence Booker, a 20 year old black man, appeal his December 1952 murder conviction. The case moved from Cameron to Austin after fears of violence if tried locally. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin will hear the appeal as the final chapter.
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Clarence Booker
Andy Smith
District Court
Travis County
Court of Criminal Appeals
Cameron
Austin
Gillis
Court of Crminal Appeals
Morning Prayer at Episcopal Church Next Sunday
A morning prayer service will be held at the Episcopal Church next Sunday at 9 30 AM. The event invites parishioners to attend the regular service conducted in the church.
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Episcopal Church
Former Cameron Child Wins Student Honors
Little Miss Charlotte Stidham, daughter of Mr and Mrs Syd Stidham of Houston, earned the highest honors in Travis school Houston for the entire four years. She was introduced to the audience at graduation and had limited early schooling before returning to Houston to study.
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Cameron
Charlotte Stidham
Syd Stidham
Houston
Travis School
India Stidher
Ham
Church at Maysfield Destroyed by Flames
The Methodist church in Maysfield built over fifty years ago burned Friday afternoon, with the cause still undetermined. The structure was a historic center for local church and community activities. T. W. Reed, a Temple businessman, visited Cameron on Monday.
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Maysfield
T. W. Reed
Temple
Cameron
Baylor Professor Delivers Talk at 1934 Graduation
Rev. O B Herring, Baylor University Bible professor, gave the baccalaureate sermon at First Methodist Church. The 110 seniors, largest class in the school, gathered at Judge Kemp's home before marching to the church. The Junior Class sang The Lord Is My Shepherd and scripture was read by Rev N D Timmerman. Ice fruit punch and a close registration book were provided on the lawn.
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O. B. Herring
Baylor University
Waco
First Methodist Church
N. D. Timmerman
First Baptist Church
Jeff T. Kemp
Americas Oldest Mother Nah Thrie Tla Dies At 110
Nah Thrie Tla, an Apache woman reputed as Americas oldest mother and once noted for her youth at play with Geronimo, died at 110 in Lawton Oklahoma. She was honored by the National Federation of Women's Clubs in 1982 as Americas oldest mother.
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Lawton
Okla
Geronimo
America
National Federation of Women’s Club
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Winnie Lynch Rockett
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American Milk Products Company
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L. van Perkins
Frank Waizel
George T. Graves
Dent
J. ©. Wright
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YOE High Schoo
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Booker
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