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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
2
Thousands of Texans visiting the convention can walk along an elevated back hallway to view the hall in action. The arrangement allows nondelegates to parade for a glimpse of delegates at work, a feature praised by attendees.
The State Highway Department recruits the Attorney General to inspect minor crews suspected of cheating on road topping contracts. Officials seek if less than the agreed composition was laid per square yard, amid broader calls for vigilance in public spending and contract compliance.
Officials of the paper railroad from San Antonio to San Angelo plan to oppose the purchase of the Orient by the Santa Fe. They argue the Orient would be a feeder to the new line, and acquisition by Santa Fe would divert business from the proposed road.
Federal estimates indicate the citrus industry in the lower Rio Grande Valley will need about 2500 cars to handle next year’s crops. Last season the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific moved 1154 freight cars and 190 express cars. about 200 carloads moved by trucks to Texas. Growth is due to new orchards coming into bearing and recovery from the two year old freeze.
The first bale of the year in Texas came from San Juan and was labeled volunteer cotton from last year’s stubble. It arrived a day ahead of this year’s Brownsville crop. First bales signal the Texas cotton crop is moving to market and presage renewed business activity and prosperity.
Profitable Touring Farmers of the Winter Garden District propose a large caravan visiting irrigated districts in West Texas Arizona New Mexico and California to study farming practices. In California they will study citrus industry grape culture dairying and poultry raising and invite farmers from other parts of the state to join.
East Texas makers and growers embrace the Etex label signaling high quality. The East Texas Chamber of Commerce standard marks licensed products and draws inquiries from across the nation, with rising demand for labeled goods.
A new chain of grocery and meat stores, to be known as the Southwest Stores, plans to operate across the Southwest. The growing chain is expanding from cities to villages and handling a wide range of merchandise, signaling a broad trend in modern retail.
The announcement outlines a plan to start a new business with a projected six million dollar turnover in its first year. It details the ambition, scope, and anticipated economic impact for the local area.
American Legion Fund San Antonio aims to raise 100000 dollars to entertain the September meeting. About 135000 letters have been sent nationwide and abroad touting San Antonio as the convention city. Thousands of posters and folders have been mailed. An estimated 50000 Legionnaires will attend, with many arriving by car to explore Texas home opportunities. Every Texas community should cooperate to make this a real Texas event.
Texas overall pecan crop likely to be above average, though some areas face shortages from pests like the pecan borer. Revenue depends on growers forming an efficient handling organization to maximize proceeds.
A teacher of vocational agriculture organized a small local group last year. The Denison truck growers cooperative has grown to over 100 members, coordinating in planting melons tomatoes potatoes cucumbers and other crops to mutual advantage in buying and selling.
Rally Day at City Park on June 16 drew a well attended crowd. The program opened with toastmaster Banzhaf introducing H P Black to lead club songs. Judge W G Gillis gave the welcome address followed by District Agent George Johnson of A and M College and a lecture by Miss Sprott on household topics.
Linens to the women and girls while men and boys had a ter racing lesson. From 12:30 to 1:30 a large picnic lunch was served with drinks from Coca Cola Bottling Works and cream from Palace of Sweets and Cameron State Bank. Ted Epperson supplied a radio for music after lunch as games followed.
Contests were directed by Scout Mas ter Joe Matula until 2 30 when Mrs Sam Hefley gave a free picture show.
The church announces Evening Prayer and a Sermon at 8 o'clock on Sunday. Sunday School meets at 9 45 a.m. making a full morning and evening service plan for worshipers.
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