Poage Files Re-Election Bid As Capitol's Hardest Working Member
Congressman W R Poage of Texas 11th district announces re election bid. He lists six committee assignments and championing farm parity prices tenant ownership rural electrification soil conservation and drought relief programs including a county wide food stamp plan and a direct federal pension proposal. He defends national defense and supports Dies committee while pledging to stay in Washington to aid President Roosevelt's defense program.
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Poage
Capital
House
Man W. R. Poage
Texas
Bell, Bosque
Coryell
Falls
McLennan
Milam
Congress
Washington
Brazos River
Army Engineers
Leon
Lampasas
Little
Central
United States
CCC
America
Dies
Himes
Rouge
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Forms Coalition Cabinet With Stimpson and Knox
President Roosevelt announced Henry L. Stimpson of New York as Secretary of War replacing Woodring and Harry K. Knox of Chicago as Secretary of the Navy replacing Edison. Both appointees are Republicans who accepted immediately and backed the administration foreign policy.
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Roosevelt
Henry L. Stimpson
New York
Woodring
Harry K. Knox
Chicago
Navy
Edison
John A Duser Enlists for Army Service
The Herald reports John A Duser of Cameron has been accepted for service in the 8th Engineers. Major General H J Brees at Fort San Houston notes Duser will receive special training at Fort McIntosh before assignment to a special duty. He enlisted in Temple.
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The
Herald
H. J. Brees
Fort San
Houston
John A Duser
Cameron
8Th Engineers
Fort McIntosh
Dusek
Temple
New Buildings Authorized at St. Monica Parish Cameron
St. Monica church in Cameron gains two new brick veneer residences for the Priest and Sisters. The current St. Anthony's school wooden building will be razed to clear space for parish expansion, enhancing church facilities in Central Texas.
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St. Monica Parrish
St. Monica’s Church
Cameron
St. Anthony’s School
St. Monica's Church
Texas
Business Visitor S. C. Miles Stems from Rockdale in Cameron
S. C. Miles of Rockdale visited Cameron on Tuesday for business matters.
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S. C. Miles of
Rockdale
Cameron
France Surrenders? Paris Quiet as Armistice Talks Begin
Rome reports that the French fleet has been ordered to a near port for possible surrender to Germany. Berlin says acceptance or rejection will decide rapid collapse of French resistance. Britain and German raids intensify as France contemplates peace terms.
Candidates to speak at Marak Community plate supper
Marak Community hosts a plate supper on Thursday night June 27 with a speaking date for candidates arranged under the Democratic Executive Committee. This is the first Marak appearance under the committee policy, and residents are urged to attend for hospitality and entertainment.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Marak
Herald
Virg il M. Cloyd to Finish Flight Training
Virgil M. Cloyd of Cameron is among 215 student pilots to complete basic flight training this week at Randolph field. He will transfer to Kelly field for a 10 week advanced flying instruction before joining a bombardment pursuit or observation squadron of the air corps.
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Virgil M. Cloyd
Cameron
Randolph Field
Kelly Field
Air Corps
Mrs Albina Slama Dies in Cameron at 85
Mrs. Albina Slama, 85, died at 6 a m Saturday in Cameron at a daughter's home. Born February 12, 1855 in Austin county, she married Lawrence Slama of Moravia in 1875. he died two years ago. Funeral 2 p m Sunday Marek Burns Funeral Home conducted by Rev. O C Acrey. Interment Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by Lawrence Slama, Mrs Henry Da kel, Steve Slama, Mrs Vince Parvos, and Mrs Jim Bird. grandsons to serve as pallbearers.
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Albina Slama
Cameron
Henry
Moravia
Marek-Burns
O. C. Acrey
First Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Marek Burns
Britain mobilizes for total war as France surrenders
British government vows to fight until victory or exhaustion of empire resources. France surrenders to Germany and air raids hit Italy. Hitler and Mussolini to meet on peace terms, with armistice details expected within 48 hours. The US plans naval expansion while Europe awaits Germany’s next move.
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London
British Isles
Germany
Credrs
Bordeaux
Italy
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Paris
Europe
Washington
United States
Mrs Frances Guffey Dies in Houston at 82
Mrs Frances Guffey aged 82 former Cameron resident died at her Houston home Tuesday June 18 at 3 30 p m She was Mississippi born mother of Jessie Guffey director of Christian Education and secretary of St Marks Methodist Church in Houston Widow of J W Guffey The Guffeys lived in Cameron for twenty years as her husband served as Aransas Pass Railroad agent Her body was taken to Arkansas for interment.
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Frances Guffey
Cameron
Houston
C N Heath of Milano Named in Local Busi News
C N Heath of Milano appears in a local business item noting his role and activities. The brief references his involvement in a community commerce context and hints at ongoing enterprise in Milano.
Milam County Wins Approval for Highway 190 Construction
Representative Reese Turner announces that the State Highway Commission will authorize Highway 190 from its intersection with No 77 to Maysfield. Telegrams indicate the contract will be let and work begin soon after June 25 with rapid progress toward Watts Switch Silver City Belmena Port Sullivan Hearne.
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Reese Turner
State Highway Commission
No. 77
Maysfield
Turner
Watts Switch
Silver City
Belmena
Port Sullivan
Hearne
Highway Department
Milam County
State Highway Department
Sons of Herman Not Involved in Suit Corrected
The Sons of Herman were not parties to the suit and sought only to establish beneficiary identity. The court corrected the record noting the policy beneficiary changed from the Lederer daughters to Mrs. Horstmann, who is entitled to the payout, with the society ready to pay.
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Herman
Charlie Ledered
E. Horstmann
Church League Softball Postponed By Weather
Tuesday night games between city civic organizations were postponed due to rain. Wednesday featured Humble Oilers 7 Horned Frogs 6 in a close affair, and Little's Ice Company defeated the Wholesalers 14 to 3. Tonight two more Church League games are on the schedule.
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Humble Oilers
Horned Frogs
Oilers
Little's Ice Company
Church League
Burglary at J L Barmore Home Sparks City Reward
The Barmore residence was burglarized Saturday night with a valuable watch stolen from Mr. Barmore’s room. City Marshal Gene Smith ordered postcards to peace officers and a reward for the watch’s recovery. This burglary is part of a two week series of robberies in Cameron.
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J. L. Barmore
Mr. Barmore
Gene Smith
Cameron
Albert Loran Visited John Richter This Weekend
Albert Loran visited the home of John Richter over the weekend. The brief item notes the two individuals were together at Richter's residence for a casual visit.
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Albert Loran
John Richter
Louis Butts Conducted Business in Cameron Monday
Louis Butts of Maysfield transacted business in Cameron on Monday, engaging in financial or commercial activity within the town.
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Louis Butts
Maysfield
Cameron
National Hall Celebrates Plans for June 26 Event
National Hall announces completion of plans for a celebration on Wednesday June 26. Festivities begin at 11 30 with Divis Band of Temple, a noon plate dinner for 25 cents, and speakers at 2 30 including W R Poage Kyle Vick O T H Cross and Pierce Brooks. J B White to MC. events attract large crowd.
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Frank Mikulee
Divi
Band of Temple
W. R. Poage
Kyle Vick
O. T H. Cross
Congress
Pierce Brooks
Dallas
Railroad Commission
J. B. White
National Hall
Speaking Schedule Announced for Democratic Campaign
John B. Henderson announces the Democratic Executive Committee schedule with fifteen communities, first event at Maysfield on June 21. Marak appears for first time. dates span June 24 to July 26 across multiple towns and venues.
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John B. Henderson
Democratic Executive Committee
Maysfield
Marak
Henderson
Davilla
Jones Prairie
Pleasat
Thorndale
Sexantis
Gause
Cametor
Ae ‘Athletic
A Williams Dies Saturday After Heart Attack
J A Williams 67 longtime Towers resident and former Cameron native was found dead in his yard from a heart attack. He delivered mail for about 20 years and was known in the county. Survived by two daughters Betsie Mae and Loraine of Taylor, a son George of Rogers, and other relatives. Wife predeceased him five years. Funeral at family residence Sunday 10 a m, Rogers Cemetery burial.
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J. A. Williams
Towers
Cameron
Williams
Rogers
George Riddle Conducted Cameron Business Saturday
George Riddle of Cavilla engaged in business dealings in Cameron on Saturday, indicating local commercial activity and social engagement within the community.
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George Riddle
Cavilla
Cameron
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