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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
8
Ed Lankford of Gause underwent an appendicitis operation Monday at Cameron Hospital. His condition was described as serious by his brother J S Lankford but hopeful for recovery. Friends express concern and wish him a speedy return to health.
The Specialty Shop owned by Mrs. A. B. Hearrell is enlarging its Tyson and Sprott confectionery building location. Walls are being set back to provide more space and a balcony is being added for radios ready to wear. The shop offers an exclusive line of ladies ready to wear waists and novelties.
The project will enable a better stock carry and display, with completion expected in the next few days.
Peter Produce Co. shipped a car load of chickens from Cameron to eastern markets last week. This marks the first poultry car since Mr. Doggett took over as manager of the firm.
The Cameron fair will be staged in September under the Commercial Club direction. Prizes include a jersey registered bull a registered boat farm level and several cash awards. Dr G EK Sutton will oversee the event.
Canning event at Maysfield hosted by Toney Pittman with five communities cooperating. Three fourths of a beef processed into soap chili stew steak and pottage meat were canned Friday, vegetables and fruits Saturday morning. One hundred and twenty seven cans of sizes 2 and 3 filled. Dr. Sutton and family along with Mr. Tucker visited and praised the effort for economy. Directed by Mrs. M. E. V. Hunter from Prairie View assisting county agent A. M. Smith.
Dave Gann of Yarrellton sustained a serious eye injury in an incident described in local reports. Police and emergency responders assisted at the scene as authorities begin an investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the injury.
A laborer suffered a severe eye injury when a steel fragment 1 to 8 inch pierced the eyeball during cotton chopping. Dr. Taylor removed the fragment with an incision and special instruments. Despite the grave danger, the eye's condition showed hope after the fourth day.
Miss Gladys Henry superintendent of the Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society and five members depart Tuesday night for Kerrville to attend the Young Peoples Conference at the Presbyterian Encampment. The Conference lasts one week.
Milam County Democratic Executive Committee met in Cameron on June 16 1924 and ordered a runoff primary for all county and precinct officers. The document lists candidates in ballot order and fees to defray primary expenses, including district judge district clerk and other offices, with assessments due by June 28.
Miss Margaret Munroe of Texas Presbyterian College Milford was a guest of Miss Ruth Coleman on Thursday and Friday. She left Saturday for Kerrville to attend the Presbyterian encampment and will stop in Cameron on the return trip before resuming her visit at the Coleman home.
Mr and Mrs M G Cox and their son Joyce who has just graduated from State University are enjoying a motor trip through portions of West Texas.
Compact office space described as double wall all around measuring 15 by 30 with a contact phone number 225 for inquiries. Suitable for small business use seeking added privacy and security.
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