Power Company Cuts Cameron Lighting Rates 10 Percent
Texas Power & Light announces a 10 percent cut in residential and commercial lighting rates in Cameron effective immediately. This is the fourth voluntary reduction since 1926 1928 and 1929 and leaves rates over 40 percent lower than in 1926. The new 7 and 5 cent steps are revised with a 6 cent first four kilowatt hours per room and 60 kilowatt hours at 5 cents, plus two lower steps for further usage.
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Cameron
John C. Young
Texas Power & Light Company
Young
Night Game Benefit for Cameron Band
A night indoor baseball game between Rockdale and Cameron is set for Tuesday July 3 at 8 PM to raise funds for the Cameron Municipal Band. Admission is 10 and 15 cents with a goal of 1000 paid admissions. The lineup lists players from Rockdale and Cameron.
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Cameron
Rockdale
A. C. Balhorn
E. Henning
W. W. Kyle
Crone
Gus
Mason Longmire
E. C. Cole
Joe Matula
S. B. Morris
Grady Stidham
Dude Caldwell
McDonald to Speak in Hearne Saturday at 2:30 PM
Candidate C. M. McDonald will address supporters in Hearne on Saturday June 30 at 2 30 pm. Cameron backers plan to travel to the event, following his May Cameron speech as he seeks a strong county vote in the upcoming primary election. He invites friends to attend.
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C. ©. McDonald
Hearne
Cameron
McDonald
J. B. White
Milam County
Democratic Executive Committee
White
Voters warned of name swap on Texas treasurer ballot
The Milam county Herald condemns a Dallas lawyer Jefferson T. Baker who used a court name change to appear as George B. Terrell on the primary ballot for state treasurer. It urges voters to cast for Charlie Lockhart, praising his integrity and service and noting Baker’s deception.
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Dallas
Jefferson T. Baker
Texas
George B. Terrell
Milam County
Terrell
Republic
Baker
the Herald
Charlie Lockhart
Lockhart
Weather Chart May June Temperatures and Rainfall 1912 1984
A compiled May and June weather chart covers the period 1912 through 1984. The Herald presents temperatures and rainfall figures from local observer R A Tag for each year.
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Herald
R. A. Tag
Local Observer
Maury Hughes to Speak at Ben Arnold Rally
Dallas candidate for governor Maury Hughes will speak Friday July 6 at Ben Arnold after stops in Rockdale at 5 30 p m and Cameron. The campaign program in the county caused the transfer to Ben Arnold out of respect and a large crowd is expected.
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Maury Hughes
Dallas
Ben Arnold
Hughes
Rockdale
Cameron
Miss Juanita Smith Weds Edwin Brod in Cameron
Miss Juanita J. Smith married Edwin E. Brod on Saturday evening June 23 at Judge Jeff T. Kemp’s home. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Smith, grew up in Cameron and is a Yee High School graduate of 1930. The groom, son of E Brad, is described as an expert radio operator. They will reside in Cameron.
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Juanita J. Smith
Edwin E. Brod
Jeff T. Kemp
Otto Smith
Cameron
Yee High School
Sroom
Brad
Thin Man to Open at Cameron July 3
Alexander Woolcott called The Thin Man the best detective story yet written in America. Sinclair Lewis praised Dashiell Hammett as the best American detective writer and his latest novel as the most breathless. MGM book release noted.
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Thin Man
Cameron
Alexander Woolcott
America
Candidates 10 Speak at Buckholts Friday
Democrats in Milam county will speak in Buckholts Friday night June 29 in a rally expected to draw large crowds. Earlier stops included Gay Hill and Maysfield with civic groups and precinct leaders hosting events and bands.
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Milam County
Buckholts
Gay Hill
Maysfield
EB. EB. Eiland
al Massengale
Sam Bill Law In Hospital After Eye Injury
Sam Bill Law, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Roy Law, is in Woodson hospital Temple since Monday after a eye injury from a wire fragment shot from a rubber held by a playmate. Doctors fear serious damage but hope to save the eye as his mother stays by his side and many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
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Sam Bill Law
Roy Law
Woodson Hospital
Temple
Schiller Motor to Move Stock to Cameron Service Station
A. E. Schiller owner of Schiller Motor Company will move insured tires and batteries into Cameron Motor Company Service Station on July 1. The site will offer Texaco products and general repair, washing, greasing and tire vulcanizing for customers and friends.
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Schiller Motor Company
Cameron Motor Company
Texaco
J General
The Thin Man Opens at Cameron Theatre July 3
Critics hail The Thin Man as a thrilling mystery at the Cameron Theatre opening July 3. It stars William Powell and blends humor with intrigue, noted as unusually entertaining for a detective film.
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Cameron Theatre
William Powell
C. H. Cross Visits Milam County For Campaign Address
Congressman C. H. Cross of the 11th Texas District visits Milam County for a campaign address at a Bohemian picnic at National Hall in Cameron. He arrives from Washington, lunches with old friends, and speaks on Congress farm policy, recovery legislation, and currency measures aimed at restoring farm prices. He praises cooperation with the President despite some disagreements.
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C. H. Cross
Texas
Milam County
National Hall
Waco
Washington
Cameron
Congress
Cross
Hoover
Buckholts Hotel Destroyed by Fire
The Buckholts Hotel burned Friday night with origin undetermined. All guests escaped uninjured. Owned by Mrs. W. G. Bain, the hotel’s walls remained. Cameron fire department aided the blaze. The piece also mentions J. B. White, Milam County Democratic chairman, with opinionated support for his re election.
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Buckholts
W. G. Bain
Cameron
Skeezix Plans Big July 4 Celebration in Central Texas
Skeezix hosts a July 4 celebration inviting Milam County residents to a day of events in Cameron. The program opens at 2 PM with a concert by Cameron Municipal Band, welcomes by J D Baskin at 2:30, political addresses for Witt and Allred, a free barbecue at 4:30, and a 7:30 Big 4th Dance by Boots and his Buddies broadcasting on WOAT.
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Skeezix
Milam County
Texas
Ed Balhorn
Elwood Cammer
Cameron
James V. Allred
Boots
Shadowland
San Antono
WOAT
Bailey Speaking Cancelled in Cameron City
Congressman Joe Bailey was withdrawn from a July 4 Cameron speaking engagement due to unforeseen circumstances. Dallas headquarters announced he hopes to visit Cameron again before the primary election as local supporters express concern over the cancellation.
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Joe Bailey
Cameron
Dallas
Bailey
J. A. Ferguson
Mrs. F. Seelke Dies at Lexington Home
Mrs. F. Seelke, 84, died at her Lexington Texas home on Monday June 25 1934 at noon. Born in Germany in 1850 she came to America in 1872 and lived through pivotal eras. Survived by sister Mrs. H Hilligeist three children Charlie Seelke of Temple two daughters Mrs. John Seidl of Cameron and Mrs. George Marquardt of Lexington twenty six grandchildren and 1% great grandchildren. Pallbearers were six grandsons Arnold Oscar Charlie Adolph Marvin William Sechweitch.
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F. Seelke
Lexington
Texas
Seelke
Germany
America
H. Hilligeist
Charlie Seelke
Temple
John Seidl
Cameron
George Marquardt
Herald
Siadow
Arnold
Oscar Marquardt
Charlie
Adolph Seelke
Marvin
William Sechweitch
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C. C. McDonald
Our Town
Juanita Smith
Edwin Brod
Myrna Loy
A. E. Schiller
L. H. Porter
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Irma Porter
Ada Henderson
Porter
Tennessee
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