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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

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Immigration law explained for Mexicans by labor official

William A. Whalen outlines key points of the new immigration law taking effect July 1 1929. The district director of immigration clarifies eligibility registration timing fees documents and protections including that aliens may legalize residence without compulsory registration and without deportation fears.

William A. Whalen United States Department of Labor Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Texas United States Commissioner General of Immigration Immigration Service Washington, D. C

Prayer Meeting at Christian Church to Continue Weekly

Prayer meetings were held last Wednesday at 8 15 in the church basement led by G C Walters. Rev Clyde Yarbrough will lead next Wednesday and weekly gatherings will continue each Wednesday at 8 15.

The Christian Church G. C. Walters Clyde Yarbrough

Banks announce monthly service fee for low balances

A joint display by Citizens National Bank Cameron State Bank and First National Bank informs depositors of a 50 cent monthly service charge for accounts with an average daily balance below 50 dollars. The notice cites higher costs of service and bookkeeping and urges customers to maintain higher balances to avoid the fee.

Herald Citizens National Bank Cameron State Bank First National Bank Texas Cameron

Harvest Sale at New St. Louis Store

Chas Zidell of the New St. Louis Store announces a Harvest Sale with deep reductions on dry goods in Cameron. The weekly store message highlights economy and strong local business as prices are cut for a major sales event.

New St. Louis Chas. Zidell St. Louis The Herald Cameron

All Day Meeting of Milam County P T A in Thorndale

The Milam County Council of P T A s holds an all day meeting in Thorndale on June 21 at the high school. A 10:00 a m council and program start, lunch provided by Thorndale and County P T A s, followed by an afternoon school of instruction led by Mrs E O Siecke with state and local officers assisting.

P. T. A. Thorndale Milam W. T. Decherd

Memorial Service for Knights of Pythias in Camer on

Annual memorial service for the Knights of Pythias lodge in Camer on will be held Sunday at 11 AM at the First Baptist church with Rev. E S Hutcherson preaching. E W Hood mails notices to members. visiting Knights are asked to attend. graves of deceased members will be decorated with flags and flowers in the afternoon.

Knights of Pythias Lodge Cameron First Baptist Church E. S. Hutcherson Knights E. W. Hood Presbyterian Church H. G. Kenney

Rockdale Minerva Field Quarterly Production Report

Production for the first quarter of 1929 totals 718 barrels with a daily average near 23.9 barrels and a monthly yield about 21 761 barrels. Peak output in 1926 reached 1 567 barrels daily from 520 wells, now reduced.

Rockdale-Minerva Dail

Church Services Move to Court House for Sunday

Rev. H. G. Kenney will preach two sermons in the district courtroom at the court house next Sunday June 16. Previously held at the New Hersey Theater, the services will use the court room with a choir organized by the music committee. Morning message titled Arrested Religious Development. Evening sermon Who Are They That Overcome the World. Also thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hefley for theater use.

H. G. Kenney District Court Court House New Hersey Theater Presbyterian Church Ooirt Sam Hefley Committee On Music

Waco Party Hosts Betti Allin Wedding Prelude

Mesdames John Mangum Al Badger of San Angelo and George Graves attended a Monday afternoon party in Waco for Miss Betty Allin a niece of Mrs. Mangum and Mrs. Badger whose wedding was set for Wednesday evening in Waco.

John Mangum al Badger San Angelo George Graves Waco Betty Allin

Flag Day Luncheon for D A R Members Held at Regent's Home

Former, present, and new Sarah Mc Calla Chapter D A R members gathered Friday evening for a Flag Day luncheon hosted by Regent Mrs. R H McIntosh. Attendees sat at a long table and smaller setups with salmon pink flowers and white lace, centerpieces featuring United States flags. The room showcased a large reproduction of a distaff wheel with thirteen spokes and lit stars, symbolizing the original states, while a graceful American flag hung nearby.

Sarah McCalla Daughters of the American Revolution R. H. McIintosh United States

Praise for Cameron Telephone Service During Flood

R L Batte lauds Cameron and Milam County telephone operators for rapid flood reports that helped farmers save livestock and implements. He notes service aided landowners in Calvert, Hearne and Bryan and urges full appreciation from all farmers and landowners.

R. L. Batte Cameron Milam Calvert, Hearne and Bryan Cameron Telephone

Narrow Escape In Well After Fall With Horse

Roy McCarthy, a World War I veteran from near Jones Prairie, fell into an abandoned farm well with his horse. He escaped by climbing the wall, while the horse died in the plunge. McCarthy recalled the accident and his survival after being gassed and wounded in the war.

Roy McCarthy Near Jones Pra Flo Weels McCarthy Mr. McCarthy

Homes Burglarized In Cameron This Week

Cameron residents suffered three burglaries this week with cash and small items stolen. Dr G B Taylor reported $5.50, a revolver, and his son Jacks clothing taken. R O Neals home yielded $5.50 while S E Brogdon lost $1 from his purse. Sheriff Blaylock led the investigation with no solid clue yet.

S. E. Brogdon

Four Foot Tree Bears Thirteen Pecans In Texas Yard

A pecan tree four feet high in William Rogers yard has produced 13 pecans this year marking it as the smallest bearing tree in the region. Planted three years ago, the tree is part of Rogers interest in pecan culture with several other fine trees in his yard yielding well.

Texas William Rogers Rogers

Holland Woman Wins In Art Show With A Canvas of Flowers

Mrs. Ella K. Mewhinney of Holland was awarded third prize of 500 dollars at the Museum of Arts in Houston for her painting Texas Wild Flowers in a show sponsored by Edgar B. Davis of Luling and New York. Davis helped establish Caldwell county projects including a million dollar country club and recreation center at Luling.

Ella K. Mewhinney Holland Museum of Arts Houston Edgar B. Davis Luling New York Prise San Antonio Mewhinney Cameron Caldwell County

June Clean Up Sale At Levy Store

The W. B. Levy store in Cameron announces a June Clean Up Sale with many items marked below invoice price. A large display ad and mailed sales bills promote the event, which opens Friday morning and runs for 14 days.

W. B. Levy Cameron Levy

Community Bible School Opens Monday in Ada Henderson Building

The Community Vacation Bible School began Monday morning at 8:30 in the Ada Henderson building and runs daily until June 9 with sessions from 8:30 to 11:30, shorter for Beginners who leave at 11. Attendance is strong in Beginners and Primary but lower in Junior and Intermediate due to heat and short vacation.

Community Vacation Bible School Ada Henderson Love Martha Lou Hooks Jane Tulloc Bess DuBois

Certainteed Floor Covering Sale At Green Brothers Store

Green Brothers Store advertises a sale on Certainteed floor coverings with an O Cedar floor mop free on about ten dollars of purchases. A shipment of Certainteed Tex rugs arrives and is promoted with a free gift offer. Cameron housewives are urged to take part. Majectic radio sets are selling well with three sold and a fourth on trial in a local home.

Green Brothers The Herald Cameron Majestic C. N. Green

Mary Grace Colvin Entertained At Wayside Inn Picnic

Miss Mary Grace Colvin of Gibsland Louisiana was guest of Miss Martha Lou Hooks honored by Mrs. Jeff Kemp and Miss Ruth Kemp with a picnic at Wayside Inn Monday evening. The group included Colvin Hooks Rosalee Baskin Clyde Baskin Kathryn Ramsey Callie Young Velda Walker Dulecie McCall Minnie Bartholomew Minnie Wolfe Mary Virginia Atkinson Ruth Kemp and others.

Mary Grace Colvin Gibsland Martha Lou Hooks Jeff Kemp Ruth Kemp Wayside Inn Misses Colvin Hooks Rosalee Baskin Clyde Baskin Katherine Ramsey Callie Young Velda Walker Dulecie McCall Minnie Bartholomew Minnie Wolfe Mary Lake Henderson Delyhya Scott Mary Virginia Atkinson Maysfield Katie McCall George Ella Hooks William Rogers

Radiola Sets Popular Here Boost Sales Record

Cameron furniture firm reports Radiola radios are popular in Cameron with rising sales. James L. Coleman, radio and advertising manager, says portable phonographs for vacation parties are in demand, praised for tone quality and portability.

Cameron Cameron Furniture Company James L. Coleman

Watson Heads to Brownsville With Adams on Valley trip

Paul Watson departed Monday accompanied by P. Adams and Arthur Adams for Brownsville and other Valley sites for a few days.

Paul Watson P. ©. Adams Arthur Adams Brownsville Valley

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