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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1927
Page
1
A historic note outlines Cameron's community vision with a focus on street improvements a fully paid secretary for the Commercial Club and diversified farming. It calls for a cotton mill a canning plant better markets more sidewalks school ground beautification sanitation pecan industry soil survey and a junior college fair association.
County Auditor Giles L. Arriett releases a financial statement showing the county’s solid condition and prudent management by County Judge Jeff T. Kemp and the Commissioners. The general fund exceeds 40,000 in surplus cash and the report urges all citizens to read and review the county’s finances.
Sunday morning F B Cable teacher will present the lesson at the Baptist Men's Class after an absence of three Sundays. The class carries out the program and expects full attendance as the teacher greets members Sunday morning.
The Cameron Hatchery reports the first hatch of chicks this week from its units. A large number were hatched and the facility operates two incubators now full. The next hatching is planned for next Monday and the chicks will be shipped to farmers in special cartons once they can walk. The hatchery is growing as a widely advertised industry.
The Cheeves Bros annual February clearance sale draws many shoppers this week with unusual bargains and a dollar offering feature. The sale will continue for a while as people take advantage of the specials.
The city schedules cleanup days Friday and Saturday with residents urged to place all trash in designated containers for truck pickup. Improvements to Wilson Ledbetter Park are approved with Willi Ledbetter named caretaker and cattle guards at park gates. The council orders meter testing by Cameron power and water users after a new law, and seeks plans for a model slaughter house and disposal plant upgrades.
A. R. Stecher announced the purchase of Elite Meat Market formerly run by John Worcester. Stecher now owns Elite Grocery and Fountain and the connected restaurant, housed in the same location with dividing walls separating the businesses.
Dr William T Mowdy longtime Milam County resident and Alabama native died of a heart attack at his home February 26 1927 at 11 45 am surrounded by family. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 20 pm at the Baptist church with Odd Fellows and church groups in attendance.
Dr William I Mowdy a notable Cameron Milam County dentist and business figure is praised as a model of professional skill and civic loyalty. Born in Perry County Alabama April 8 1858 he moved to Texas in 1868 with his family and became a pioneer Milam leader alongside his father William Mowdy and mother Melinda Laginer.
A body found on the Little River bank two miles from Faubfan Bridge is identified as John Parks age 28 of Gause. Death appears natural though physician notes marks of violence. Justice of the Peace ruled natural causes. Funeral services were held Monday. he leaves a wife and daughter in Ganse.
Burglars took 16 from the New Cameron Drug Company after forcing the front door and prying open a large cash register. $15 vanished from the large till and $1 from the fountain register while $1.25 remained untouched. The theft occurred after watchmen left, prompting new precautions.
The First National Bank of Cameron reports a big rise in deposits and total resources from last month. Stockholders hold assets over five million dollars, underscoring financial strength and stability for depositors and the Cameron community. Officers listed are A. N. Green president and VPs S. W. Cheeves C. A. Middleton R. H. McIntosh, with F. B. Cable as cashier.
Miss Lily Kate Beckerman of Baylor College Belton spent several days this week with her father F J Beckerman.
The Choral Club of Southwestern University Georgetown will give a Sunday 11:00 am program at First Methodist church Cameron. More than twenty young ladies perform and the public is invited. Dr L B Elrod will preach at 7:50 pm and lead the Second Quarterly Conference afterward.
W B Levy opens store in Cameron after bankruptcy closure. B R Goldberl buys the business and Levy will manage as stock goes on sale at below cost prices starting Saturday morning March 4. Levy came from Rogers in 1924 and is active in civic affairs with many friends welcoming the sale. Goldberg, a wealthy real estate man, is Levy’s brother in law.
Pope Sapp and John Sapp announce the purchase of the Dodge Brothers agency in Cameron from Decker Motor Company of Temple. The Sapps will operate the Cameron Milam County franchise with full sales and service for Dodge vehicles and Graham Brothers trucks.
J W Coleman, previously confined to his home with an illness, was able to return to his place of business on Thursday morning. Many friends will be glad to hear he is up again after more than a week at home.
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