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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
6
Public notices outline allocations for resolutions and entertainments, detailing admission charges and venue rent rates. The item references charitable readings of fees and community events funded by charges. It remains a brief catalog entry noting financial handling of public entertainments.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes renewed confidence in lasting high prosperity and warns that it could breed complacency. Bankers and industrial leaders urge maintaining American energy and simplicity as money in circulation rises and competition sharpens.
The high court affirmed California's criminal syndicalism statute as a valid tool to curb advocacy and support for destruc tive acts. It stresses the law protects constitutional rights while prohibiting incendiary and violent movements aimed at changing industry or government by force. Other states may consider adopting similar provisions to preserve order and public safety.
The court sustains anti-syndicalism laws of California and Kansas, ruling radicals lack right to use force to alter government or industry. It states free press speech and assembly do not justify destructive acts against constitutional forms.
Chester residents are urged to hear Sanford who travels the Chautauqua circuit. His lectures focus on personality and opportunity, guiding life work and vocational fitness, with past stops in McPherson Kansas St Edward and Albion Nebraska leading to extended engagements. The article portrays Sanford as the busiest, most in demand speaker in town with prospects of guiding many youths and adults toward success and happiness.
Opinion argues insurance alone cannot stop crashes and urges driver qualifications and duties. Cites 1926 losses of 7,000 injuries and 246 deaths daily, with four billion dollars in harm from motor vehicle incidents. Advocates inspections, careful driving, pedestrian etiquette, and individual accountability to reduce fatalities.
The gas industry reports a 130 percent rise in sales over the past decade, led by industrial use and rising household demand. Improved heating efficiency, along with reduced smoke and labor, are cited as key factors boosting gas use in homes and factories.
The Cameron City Council orders an election in Cameron Texas on Saturday June 18 1927 to fill the unexpired alderman term of J C Joseph. Presiding Judge A J Triggs will appoint assistants to conduct the election at City Hall under Texas general election laws. A copy of the order serves as notice and the Mayor will post notices at the election site.
Official notice states the election is designated and will be held, printed in a Cameron Texas newspaper for at least ten days prior. Signed by Mayor Judd G. Davis and City Secretary J. Cc. Joseph on June 7 1927. FOR SALE 50 Single Comb White Leghorns F W Kazemier strain. 24te W D Bigbee.
The Christian Endeavor group met at Rev and Mrs W Jones home for their monthly business meeting. Edna Radtke presided, Doris Adams read minutes and financials, committee reports followed, Gladys Jewel Copus performed a violin solo, then games and refreshments preceded adjournment to next month.
A 1927 letter from Mrs. P. M. Curtis of Gunter Texas accompanies a donation to Fr A Hernandez pastor of the Mexican Baptist church in Cameron for building a new church. The note praises the effort and prays blessings on the Cameron Mexican community. A rental listing notes a four room house on 15th Street. Francis Sherp of the Presbyterian C E group attended as a guest.
Five to six thousand feet of second hand lumber offered as first class for building. Four to five thousand first class bricks available at about half price. Contact L. Wilson at Postoffice. Also wanted to buy a second hand wind mill in fair condition by R. L. Batte.
Miss Eloise Rogers spent the weekend in Waco. The item notes a 1990 acre farm for sale with no further details on price or location.
A Flag Day service in the Georgetown High School auditorium Tuesday June 14 drew large crowds from Cameron San Marcos Austin and Taylor D A R chapters. Cameron Chapter members listed include Mrs R H McIntosh Mrs Lottie Bigbee Mrs W B Thomas Mrs Sam Mewhinney Mrs B J Baskin and others. The program featured plays by the Austin and Taylor chapters and an address by State Historian Annie Doon Pickle.
Cameron notices announce no service in the local Episcopal church on Sunday June 19. Bishop Clinton S. Quinn will preach at Rockdale Sunday morning at 11 and Hearne Sunday night at 8. A. W. Tabor of Austin, former Milam County tax collector, and family visited Cameron. B L Maresh of Buckholts, a local farmer, was in Cameron last Friday.
Specialists in our line of work from A. M. discuss a big welcome for all club people. Rally Day aims to boost B. S. booth at the park with speakers from A. M. The rally day committee will meet with the county club council in Miss Bartholomew's office Saturday, June 18 to open the B. 8 S. booth. A July meeting will cover Peanut Butter.
Members of the Friendly Bible Class at the Methodist church with teacher Mrs power enjoyed a 42 attendee picnic at Wayside Park. They gathered at the church then rode in cars to the park and played games. Supper included fried chicken salad eggs tomatoes pickles rolls iced tea cream and cake.
The Bryant Station H E Club met in regular session on Thursday June 9 with ten members present. The group prepared vanilla ice cream and grape ice as the demonstration subject and praised the ice cream. County Club Rally Day is set for Saturday June 25 at 9:30 a.m. in Cameron City Park with several speakers.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Law entertain this week with guests Mr. and Mrs. George Law of Toho ka and Mrs. Robert Knapp and her young daughter Virginia Burr Knapp of Honolulu visiting.
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