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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
1
A column urges Cameron to pursue social and intellectual progress over mere growth. It envisions nurturing minds like Edison and Beethoven, balancing industry with humane advancement, and resisting inflation of size for true community greatness. The piece notes political probes into railroad financing and hints at deeper corruption, calling for thoughtful civic focus.
J E Tyson 70 of Dallas and wife 65 perish along with Mrs A O Hammer of Waco and Mrs W M Meyers of Peoria along with Mrs J D Wiley of Austin and J K Tyson Milam county official. Tyson led ambulance to relatives before dying. The crash occurred when rear wheels slipped off the road and head on collision with another car. The group was en route to Galveston for a vacation.
Milam County Home Demonstration Clubs schedule their annual rally at the new Wilson Ledbetter Park in Cameron on June 28. Miss Bertha Fae Strange, home agent, is coordinating with no speaker announced yet. The program features a Curry Home Demonstration tour and demonstrations by Mrs. Jesse Coward, Mrs. John Hause, and Mrs. L. J. Boatright. Squarely a rural community event with families and guests attending.
George Banzhaf, Milam County agent, reports about half of rental checks are received. About 700 new contracts remain unsettled and many large rentals are outstanding. Through Wednesday 2695 checks totaling 1 536 020.67 dollars have arrived. First new contract checks are not expected for roughly 30 days. Rentals normally come as two checks 30 to 60 days apart. The parity payment, equal to one and a half cents per pound of the total allowable rent minus 40 percent, is the final bounty to cotton farmers.
Food buyers in Cameron benefit from a weekend sale at the B F Stewart store with wide quotations across all departments. Despite recent rains and overflow the progressive merchant promotes easy buying for housewives and rural homes, with lower prices featured in the Herald.
State grand officers will visit Cameron Chapter on Friday night June 21. Rockdale and Milano members are invited to attend. It will be the first visit of the state chapter officers. presiding will be Mrs. Niley Smith newly elected worthy matron, with grand officers Mrs. Mattie Mitchell, Mrs. Viva Hoffman, and Mrs. Floyd Erskine in attendance.
The editors thank advertisers for their cooperation that allowed the Herald to reach readers late Wednesday and county readers Thursday morning. The publishers state timely delivery serves every merchant's interest.
Congressman H. Cross will not seek any office next year according to a telegraphed statement cited by J. M. Pitillo of Waco. Cross, who entered Congress in 1928 after Tom Connally joined the Senate, suddenly retires from politics. Milam County placed in the 11th district six months ago.
Plans are shaping up for Burlington Hall 26th anniversary on July 4. Committeeman Henry Helpert said Cameron plans are progressing toward a full program release soon. A supper will be served, a dance will follow, Judge Graham Gillis may give a patriotic address, a German language address may occur, and a music program will be arranged.
J O Lengert warrant and bond buyer for Citizens National Bank and brother of Miss Ruby Lengert is hospitalized in Colgin's hospital Ware gravely injured in a Tuesday car crash near Elm Mott Community. He was en route from Dallas when another car swerved into his path. his right hip is crushed and he has facial and head wounds. Recovery expected to take months.
George Richards, former deputy city marshal, becomes night marshal and fire marshal of Cameron to succeed Will Cook. Cook retires after years of faithful city service. Richards had prior city service and was approved by the Police and Fire Committee and named by the council.
Judge O S Lattimore will speak Friday evening at the First Baptist Church in Rockdale for a Baptist Laymen gathering in Milam County. All Laymen of the county are urged to attend.
Two Eagle Scouts from Cameron Troops George Matocha and John Calvin Haygood will attend the National Jamboree in Washington August 21 to 30. Their sponsor is Joe Lindle, No. 52 troop leader. The event will assemble Scouts from across the country at a 400 acre tent city along the Potomac, with President Roosevelt welcoming them in person.
A Burlington Sunday supper was postponed because of flood conditions. No new date has been set yet, but organizers expect to arrange the program soon.
FE C Martin Boys Club Agent Texas will be principal speaker at the annual rally day on June 28. Miss Bertha Fae Strange sent the telegram while in Washington. Miss Gladys Brady heads the local office and J Frank Dobie of Austin could not attend. Dobie, an author, was invited to discuss Texas history for the centennial program. Martin is in Washington for the national Demonstration Club delegates meeting.
Dallas officials announce a plan to oust Elliott Roosevelt from the first vice presidency of the Young Democratic Clubs of Texas. The move will begin at a Dallas County Young Democrats meeting Friday.
Clifford Barmore, son of Mr and Mrs J L Barmore of Cameron, was gravely hurt in a Monday morning crash on the Madisonville road near Bryan. He suffered a broken nose broken ribs an injured leg and a head wound and is hospitalized in Bryan. He works for Liggett and Meyer Tobacco Company.
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