Governors Smith for Democratic standard bearer in 1928
Our Town reports Democrats rallying behind Governor Smith of New York as the party’s likely nominee. The crowd cheered the Houston convention amid calls for party loyalty and warnings to defectors, with Hiram Wesley Evans of the Ku Klux Klan present to influence Southern delegates.
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Smith
New York
Houston
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
North Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Virginia
Claude Bowers
Jefferson
Hiram Wesley Evans
Ku Klux Klan
Ritchie Frames Election as Clash of Human Heart and Machine
Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie describes the national election as a contest between a human heart and a machine. He urges voters to support Alfred E. Smith, praising his life and work for the common people.
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Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Smith
Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
Mencken Comments Reach Democratic Convention in Houston
H. L. Mencken travels through lynching threats and mocks Governor Moody as a third class figure. The American Mercury editor attends the Democratic convention in Houston, delivering sharp, pungent remarks.
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H. L. Mencken
Moody
Mencken
Houston
The
American Mercury
Texas Delegation Hall Roof Leaks at Democratic Convention
The Texas delegation venue was flooded after the hall roof leaked on Tuesday creating a damp area in the space reserved for the Texas delegation.
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Texas
Quaker Oath Doctrine in English Roots Noted
The article traces Quaker theology from mid seventeenth century England. It explains their oath avoidance and affirmation practice under the 1689 Toleration Act. It notes George Fox’s nonessential rituals and per curiam belief in personal conviction, with William Penn’s Pennsylvanian treaty as an outcome of Quaker ideals.
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Herbert Hoover
England
United States
Jesus
Quakers
Society of Friends
James TH
George Fox
Friends
Fox
William Penn
Pennsylvana
Monicas Dedicated in Formal Ceremony
Hundreds attend the dedication of the Church of St. Monica in a morning service led by Rev. Father Apel. Right Rev. J S Murphy of Galveston delivers an English address criticizing modern theology and urging adherence to fundamentals. Bishop Byrne and many church dignitaries participate. 62 children are confirmed after mass.
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Visitig Catholics
Church of St. Monica
Father Apel
J. S. Murphy
Galveston
Murphy
Byrne
C. E. Byrne
J. B. Gleisner
Jos. Pener
West
Christopher Preker
Tours
A. Zientek
Geo
Joseph Berberick
Lott
J. O. Reilly
Temple
Jos. Vaylenta
Jarrell
B. Lee
B. Bravia
Bryan
W. Domanski
Anderson
R. R. Shertz
Pinante
Rev. Kacer
Marek
Dillon
Houston
Moriarty
Burlington
E. A. Holuk
la Grange
O. Ruke
Canada
N. Domansl
Buckholts Man Louis Kuzel Dies From Oil Burn Injury
Louis G. Kuzel of Buckholts dies after an oil fire set his clothing alight during cleaning. He suffered extensive burns and died Tuesday night into Wednesday. Funeral arrangements announced for Corinth Cemetery burial Friday at 3 p.m. with addresses by Method Parchall and Rev. Hagar.
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Louis G. Kuzel
Buckholts
Failes
Green Undertaking
Kuzel
Budolts
J. D. Lewis
Kazel
Corinth
Method Parchall
West
Rev. Hagar
Temple
The
Herald
Mrs Eichinger and sister visit Texas relatives
Miss Elizabeth Eichinger visited her sister Mrs Furtula in Galveston for a week and then they traveled by car to Dallas and Fort Worth for three weeks with friends and relatives. They have returned home to their father Mr Frank Eichinger. Mrs Furtula will drive to Galveston next week.
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Eizabeth Eichinger
Marie Furtula
Galveston
Dallas
Fort Worth
Frank Eichinger
Furtula
Popular Comptroller Asks For Re-Election
S H Terrell, the state comptroller, announces his candidacy to succeed himself in the July primaries. His record includes issuing warrants for state accounts, enforcing liquor laws, collecting taxes, bonding, redemp tion receipts, and paying Confederate Pension warrants to over 13 000 pensioners quarterly. His role spans major state agencies and occupies a large area of the Capitol.
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S. H. Terrell
Comptroller's Department
Terrell
State Tax Board
State Board of Education
Capitol
Lena Rivers Draws Business Crowd to Cameron Little Theater
More than 500 people attended the play Lena Rivers at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cameron on Wednesday night. The Little Theater movement led by Joe Lindle sponsored the event and a social dance followed. Albert Richier was mistakenly omitted from the cast list and should have been listed as Johnnie, Jr.
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Lena Rivers
Knights of Columbus Hall
Little Theater Movement
Joe Lindle
Little Theater
Mr. Lindle
Albert Richier
Johnnie, Jr
Boy Scouts Troop No 1 Meeting and Hike Planned
Joe Matula serves as Scout Master for Boy Scouts Troop No 1. The unit met Monday night and hiked Wednesday night. A new meeting is set for next Monday night and several Star Scouts are expected to be announced soon.
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Joe Matula
Tuttle Heads to New York for Cornell University Entry
Tom Tuttle son of Mrs L M Tuttle leaves Wednesday for New York to enter Cornell University. En route he will visit Dr Smith instructor at Chicago University formerly at State University. in Chicago he will tour the Yield Museum and other sites. He has been superintendent of schools in Port Neches for the past term.
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Tom Tuttle
L. M. Tuttle
New York
Cornell University
Dr. Smith
Chicago University
State University
Chicago
Tuttle
Yield Museum
Port Neches
Beard of Milano Seeks Legislature Seat in Milam County
C M Beard a former Milam County legislator announces candidacy for the State Legislature in the Democratic primary on July 28. He pledges to improve rural schools, support a gasoline tax for roads, and govern with economy, urging voters to back his campaign.
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C. M. Beard
Milano
Beard
Milam County
County Board of Education
Hughes
State Teachers’ Association of Texas
Texas
Arkansas
Democratic Committee Plans Saturday Meeting in Milam County
Chairman J. BR. White of the Milam County Democratic Executive Committee calls a meeting at the center house at 3 p.m. Saturday June 20 to appoint election judges and receive bids for delivery of election boxes. A subcommittee awarded printing of the primary ballots to the Rockdale Reporter at a Tuesday meeting.
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J. BR. White
Milam County
Democratic Executive Committee
Ceiuer House
Rockdale
Cameron Girl Sings On Radio From Waco Station
Cameron Kirk of Cameron has entertained listeners on a Waco radio station for two weeks. Friday night she performed "Ramona" "Without You Sweetheart" "Are You Lonesome Tonight" and "Sweetheart of Sigma Chi" with Bud Reynolds of Fort Worth accompanying on the Baldwin piano.
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Kirk
Cameron
Waco
Eastern Star Officers Installed Tuesday At Little River
Eastern Star officers were installed Tuesday evening at the Littl River church with Mrs. Mattie Sheppard as installing officer and Miss Delphyn Scott as grand marshal. Officers named include W. M. Clara Love, W. P. Jim Alday, A. M. Annie Yager, Secretary Roxie Allday, Treasurer Mary Stidham, conductress Corinne Stidham, chaplain Verna Jameson, marshal Elizabeth Beoker, Adah Lola Anderson, Ruth Lottie Jones, and others. Following the Eastern Star ceremony, Little River Lodge 847 installed officers led by Judge John Watson with Walter Cox as W. M. and Cy Black as J. W. PF. Public installation drew many visitors.
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Mattie Sheppard
Delphyn Scott
Eastern Star
Littl River Church
Clara Love
W. M
Jim Alday
W. P
Annie Yager
A. M
Roxie Allday
Mary L. Stidham
Corinne Stidham
Mary Black
A. C
Verna Jameson
Elizabeth Beoker
Lola Anderson
Adah
Lettie Jones
Ruth
Mabel McKinney
Esther
Pearl McLerran
Martha
Rebecca Pool
Electra
Jimmie Harper
C. A. Booker
Sentinel
Little River Lodge
John Watson
Walter Cox
W. M. A. Rh. McLerran
W. GC
Cy Black
County Pt A PTA Plans Outdoor Meeting at City Park
The County Council of P. T. A. will hold an outdoor meeting at Cameron's City Park on Saturday June 20. A dinner will follow. Members are urged to bring friends and a basket lunch. The program includes prayers songs reports speeches and a dental talk by Dr Cruse among others.
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County Council of
Cameron
America
W. Gillis
W. A. Morrison
J. P
Free Community Barbecue at Wayside Inn July 4
Elwood Cammer announces a free barbecue at Wayside Inn on Wednesday July 4 inviting local residents. The event includes 6 50 PM barbecue, an early morning dance at 2 50 AM, and music by Charlie Gamble and his Chicago Night Hawks and Dee Johnson at nine in the evening.
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Elwood Cammer
Wayside Inn
Mr. Cammer
Charlie Gamble
Chicago Night Hawks
Dee Johnson
Cameron
Cammer
Hefley Family Returns from Southern Trip
Mrs. W. T. Hefley, Miss Katherine Hefley and Richard Hefley have returned from a trip to Virginia, New York, New Jersey, New Orleans and other points. W. T. Hefley Jr., who recently graduated with highest honors from West Point accompanied his mother on her return trip to Cameron.
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W. T. Hefley
Katherine Hefley
Richard Hefley
Virginia
New York
New Jersey
New Orleans
W. T. Hefley, Jr
West Point
Cameron
Hays Family Heads to Brownwood for Short Visit
John R. Hays and family leave Tuesday for a few days visit with his parents in Brownwood. Lawrence Hays, brother of Mr. Hays, who has been here several weeks convalescing from an operation in Temple, returned with them.
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John R. Hays
Brownwood
Lawrence Hays
Mr. Hays
Temple
C R Phillips Buried at Crockett June 22
C R Phillips former Cameron hardware manager and city alderman buried in Crockett Texas on June 22 after declining health. He came to Texas from Alabama years ago, taught school then ran a Cameron mercantile business and later worked in insurance in Crockett. Surviving wife and eight brothers. funeral with Masonic honors.
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C. R. Phillips
Henne & Meyer Hardware
Cameron
Crockett
Texas
Phillips
Henne & Meyer
Er. B. Phillips
Henne and Meyer Hardware
Rockdale
Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Presbyterian Church
Masonic and
Knights of Pythias
Capt
N. H. Phillips
E. B. Phillips
RK. E. Phillips
Weatherford
Demonstration in Canning at Thorndale on Tuesday
Milam County Home Demonstration Agent Miss Minnie Bartholomew led a canning demo at the Thorndale Mercantile building assisted by George Banzhaf and members of the Thorndale Chamber of Commerce. Four products were canned corn beans and tomatoes. First ten registrants who attended and brought produce received canned goods. Fifty visitors attended the program directed by Chas Saller.
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Thorndale Chamber of Commerce
Minnie Bartholomew
Milam County
Kk. A. Mierzschin
Thorndale Mercantile Company
Thorndale Hardware Co
Commercial Club
George Banzhaf
Miss Bartholomew
Meadames J. J. Elliott
W. J. Morris
F. C. Hoppe
Herman Fueassel
Julius Finn
Jack Clement
John Day
D. Campbell
Employees Gather for Social at Mrs. Ted Epperson Home
The Radio Shop and Keith Beetrie Shop employees met at eight o clock Saturday night at Mrs. Ted Epperson’s home. Guests played 42 and Bridge, and gifts greeted the surprised hostess while watermelons refreshed the group.
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Radio Shop
Keith Beetrie
Ted Epperson
Women’s Club to Elect Officers at July 3 Meeting
The Jusiness and Professional Women’s Club will hold a call meeting Tuesday evening July 3 at Wayside Inn to elect officers for the year and appoint a delegate to the State meeting at Abilene. A program and refreshments follow. all members urged to attend.
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Jusiness and Professional Women’s Club
Wayside Inn
Abilene
Miss Grace Eplen On Vacation From Cameron Post Office
Grace Eplen is away from duties at the Cameron Post Office for a vacation period.
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Grace Eplen
Cameron Post Office
Box Supper Draws Crowd at Buckholts Baptist Church
The Baptist church Buckholts hosts a well attended box supper on Tuesday night. County candidates announced from Cameron included Judge W G Gillis Miss Leila Woolley Miss Lilian Atkinson Homer Nabours George Graves and wife Mrs K K Robbins L L Blaylock Miss Theresa Jensen H B McLellan and J T Pruett.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church of
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H. Terrell
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W. G. Gililas
Assembly
City Park
Ree Barbelue
Wayside LY 41
Canning Thorndale
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