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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
1
Dorothy Thompson argues a shared peril in France with a nation torn by a Fifth Column in Congress and a communist led Chamber. The piece contrasts French pursuit of a humane life with a shift toward arms, labor strain, and blame on industrialists amid looming German dominance.
The American Legion announces Cameron's modern swimming beach at Wilson Ledbetter Park will open July 10 after leasing the pool and park to the Legion post. Major Young sub-leases the park. an opening program includes a bathing beauty contest with prizes and constant lifeguards for safety. The pool will close Sunday morning and reopen at 2:30 PM.
The Santa Fe Railroad is replacing 90 pound Falls with 112 pound rails along the Summerville to Cameron stretch at an estimated cost of about half a million dollars. About 100 workers and six machines are active, as crews continue toward Cameron to complete the upgrade.
The Weekly Herald will not be issued until about seven o clock Friday due to concession of time to necessary interests and a large volume of work causing an unavoidable delay.
The National Hall gathering drew hundreds of visitors and families for a Wednesday event in Milam County. Speakers began at 3 p.m. with J B White of Cameron Herald as master of ceremonies. A lunch served for 25 cents showcased Czech hospitality and Divis band from Temple provided music.
Churchill told the House of Commons that France broke faith with the British Empire and would surrender the French fleet to Britain if defeated by Germany. Hitler vowed not to use the fleet against England, while Japan moved ships to French Indo China and Britain faced bombing and censorship debates.
The Cameron Hospital joint property of the late Dr. W R Newton and Dr Eduard Rischar was sold under court order to Dr Rischar for $28,500. H M Hefley of the First National Bank is receiver in the partition suit. Wallace and Wallace of Cameron are Newton interests attorneys. Judge Frank Wood of Franklin represented Dr Rischar.
Miss Lillian Atkinson made a business trip to Caldwell on Tuesday. The report notes her travel as part of regional activities and confirms her visit to the Caldwell area.
The patriotic technicolor film The Flag Speaks opens today at Cameron Theatre with endorsement from the American Legion. It accompanies Dr Kildare's Strange Case starring Lionel Barrymore and Lew Ayres and is urged for Legion members and the general public to see Thursday or Friday.
Congressman Bob Poage announces a new measure to deport any person who is a spy or engages in sabotage for a foreign government plus aliens convicted of crimes since January 1 1930. He says the bill aims to curb Fifth Column activities and strengthens past options.
J P Sparks candidate for Representative was struck by an automobile in Buckholts while on a speaking program. He was not seriously hurt though the incident was painful and he was carried briefly by the vehicle before the wheels passed. The accident was unavoidable.
The Daily Herald reports unconfirmed flash that France will accept armistice terms with Germany and Italy, yielding its navy to the Reich while French commanders supposedly flee to British ports. Britain remains resolved to fight. a broader European fall to totalitarian power is feared.
Trent Newton of Bryan traveled to Cameron on Tuesday as a business visitor.
Stanley Swift announces price cuts at Cameron and Milam theatres due to new federal taxes. He absorbs most of the tax, keeping Saturday Cameron night price low and reducing matinee prices by 20 percent. The new schedules and prices are printed in this issue for reference.
Mrs. J G Moon, 81, long time Oak Hill resident and widow of J G Moon who died in 1938, passed away Wednesday at her home. Funeral services were held Thursday at Forest Grove Christian Church with Rev L E Strickland of Rockdale Baptist Church officiating.
Milam County board of education held a special meeting and appointed Lonza Caffey J D Pope and Bernice Charles to fill vacancies created by resignations of Val Nemec B D Williams and Jim Bartlett. Remaining members include WL Spiegel Charles Laffere C F E Bartlett and Ernest Backhouse O D Graham presided. The new Sharp school building should be ready for September terms.
John C. Martin Jr of Cameron is honored by election to full membership in Rensselaer's Sigma Xi chapter after earning a master of mechanical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy New York on Monday June 17. The Rensselaer chapter is the second oldest in the nation and membership is limited to those with high academic standing and recognized scientific talent. Martin is the son of J C Martin of 907 E 15th Street.
Billie Cooper Mae Scallon and Frank Ermis spent Tuesday in Galveston for unspecified activities or engagements.
Soviet Russia seizes Besarabia with no fight as Romania capitulates to a German backed ultimatum. Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini are portrayed as joint planners. Hoover warns Republicans may back a dictator friendly ticket. Britain and France clash with Germany as naval forces mass. Japan asserts a Far East Monroe Doctrine.
The Dr Pepper team topped Palace of Sweets 9 to 4 to lead the league as week three opens. Coca Cola beat Markham 9 to 3 in the 9 o clock game. Tonight Knights of Columbus face Firemen, and Lions vs Knights of Pythias is rescheduled with Little's Ice House and Humble Oilers. Lions and Knights of Pythias play Tuesday at 9 p.m.
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