Revival Meeting At Methodist Church This Sunday
The Methodist Church plans a revival beginning Sunday with Old Time Fiddlers to compete in a Friday March 12 contest. Mrs. T. S. Henderson Jr, critically ill at Cameron Hospital received a blood transfusion from donor C W Bradbury after several tests found compatible blood. The procedure occurred around 9 o clock and Ms Henderson showed improvement. her husband and friends expressed deep gratitude for the lifeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
T. S. Henderson, Jr
Cameron Hospital
D. E. Monroe
Henderson
Scott
Scott and White Sanitarium
Temple
C W. Bradbury
Vernon Roberts
Judge Highnote
Mr. Bradbury
Hefley Declares Run for Texas Legislature from Milam
Milam County resident Sam Hefley announces his bid for the Texas legislature in the Milam County Democratic primary. He plans to publish his platform soon and seeks Democratic support. Hefley pledges a negative approach to new laws and calls for repeal of unnecessary and impracticable statutes. The Milam Democrats await his formal announcement in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hefley
Legislature of
Texas
Milam County
Hefley
Brogdon's Business Trip Noted in Doling Report
S. EB. Brogdon made a business trip last week as part of the Doling report detailing local commerce and travel movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. EB. Brogdon
Ty Doling
Parma Announces Sharp Reduction on Fisk Auto Tires
J T Parma, a leading Texas tire dealer and grocer, unveils a price schedule for Fisk tires that undercuts recent Waco and state sales. The Herald notes Parma’s bold advertising and habit of aggressive pricing, while also listing his grocery promos including 25 barrels of candy at 10 cents per pound.
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J.T. Parma
Fisk Auto Tires
Parma
Fisk
Waco
The
Herald
Collections Remain Strong in Milam County Tax Drive
Milam County tax collector Roy Law reports 1925 taxes total 469462.19 down 9573.49 from 1924 while 1925-collections reach 893272.84 with January and December leading receipts. Poll taxes rise slightly from 7623 in 1924 to 7696 in 1925 despite drought impacts on cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouth
Milam County
Roy Law
Law
Confederate veteran to attend Cameron fiddle contest
Interest in the old time fiddler contest grows for Cameron Texas on March 11 or 12 as the American Legion hosts the event. Letters arrive from Confederate veteran D D Page at the Texas state home in Austin and L Van Perkins adjutant Cameron requests full contest details for arranging participation. Vivian Louisiana and Austin Texas residents weigh in with notes about eligibility and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
American Legion
L. van Perkins
Vivian
Louisiana
D. D. Page
Austin
Adj
Texas
Funeral Equipment Admired By Man Opens in Cameron
The Cameron Furniture Company introduces Henney funeral coach and ambulance, the finest equipment in the region. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Price run the undertaker service with James L. Coleman as manager. the facility opened March 1 and features a chapel for home or church services and a display room on the second floor.
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Henney
Cameron Furniture Company
Cameron
Chas. Price
James L. Coleman
J. W. Coleman
Poultry Journal Supports Cameron Hatchery Effort
S M Burns of Cameron Milam County Texas seeks a chicken hatchery for the town with a 6000 population served by the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads. The American Poultry Journal will assist and has enlisted agents to help locate a suitable man and promote related ventures including a knitting mill and creamery.
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The
American Poultry Journal
S. M. Burns
Cameron
Burns
Milam County
Texas
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Entering in Cotton Contest Across County
More residents from Maysfield and Jones Prairie enter the county cotton contest. Participants listed include Andrew Jackson James McCullough Riley Green Mose Phillips Jordan Wells John Phillips Hanabal Harlan D W Washington Wm Williams Mose Elem and J Peddy from local routes.
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Andrew Jackson
Maysfield
James McCullough
Riley Green
Mose Phillips
Maysfild
Jordan Wells Maysfield
John Phillips
Hanabal Harlan
Jones Prairie
D. W. Washington
Wm. Williams
Mose Elem
J.peddy
Milam County Girls Basketball Meet Set For Friday and Saturday
The third annual Milam County Girls Basketball Tournament will be held Friday and Saturday at Lawless Green Field starting 9 am. More than twenty teams expected with Jones Prairie Ad Hall Buckholts Fox and Cameron as top contenders. A silver trophy will be awarded by Mrs. K. K. Robbins after the final game with admission 10 25 50 cents.
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Milam County
Lawless Green
Jones Prairie
Ad Hall
Buckholts
Fox
Cameron
K. K. Robbins
Negro Farmers of Milam County Meeting Notice
Notice invites all cotton contestants and farmers to a county wide meeting at Cameron colored high school on Saturday March 6 at 2 30 p m. Speakers include Prof C H Walker state director of Negro Extension Service and Mrs M E Hunter state director of Negro Home Demonstration Work among others.
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Colored High School
Cameron
Texas
C. H. Walker
Negro Extension Service
M. E .V. Hunter
Evangelist Polk C Webb to Speak at Cameron Church Sunday
The Christian church in Cameron will host evangelist Polk C Webb, pastor-evangelist of the Christian church, Sunday at 11 o clock. The church recently completed its basement and awaits further completion later this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk C. Webb
Christian Church
Cameron
Herald
Myr
Cameron Chevrolet Delivers Two More Trucks to McLane
The Cameron Chevrolet Company adds two trucks to the Robert McLane Company fleet, bringing total Chevrolet trucks to eight. Manager Joe Middleton cites ongoing difficulty in obtaining enough cars to meet demand.
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Cameron Chevrolet Company
Robert McLane Company
Chevrolet
Joe Middleton
Dick Hairston Seeks Re election as County Commissioner
Rockdale Reporter announces R. A. (Dick) Hairston as a candidate for Precinct No. 8 County Commissioner to succeed himself. Hairston, a Democrat, argues his two terms provide experience in road matters and administration, with supporters urging retention in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hairston
Rockdale
Milano Keat
Hairston
Reckdale
A F Mitchell Improves After Illness
Friends of A F Mitchell county engineer note he is improving after a nervous condition and stomach ailment. He will be confined to his room for several days but is expected to be discharged soon, according to physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Mitchell
Mitchell
Legion Posts March Meeting Date Change
The Legion schedules its next meeting for Tuesday night March 9 per adjutant L Van Perkins. Going forward all Legion meetings will be held on the first Tuesday night of each month. County Treasurer L B Fikes has recovered from the flu. Mr and Mrs Knox Tyson visited Cameron for the weekend and plan to live in El for a time. Tyson works as a state geologist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
L. van Perkins
L. B. Fikes
Knox Tyson
Cameron
Tyson
Methodist Revival Meeting Begins Sunday
The First Methodist church opens a two week revival on Sunday March 7 with morning Sacrament and a sermon by the pastor. Rev L B Elrod preaches at the evening service and Rev Homer Fort serves through the week. The Itasca Item notes Fort's strong two week revival locally. A large crowd attended last night with many seeking reconsecration.
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First Methodist Church
L. B. Elrod
D. D
Homer Fort
Cameron
Itasca
Fort
Jason
Soes
Homer Ffort
Old Pathe
Will Donate Gravel for Cemetery at Salem
Bob Stevens agrees to furnish gravel from his west Salem property for cemetery and road use. He offers free gravel to all who want it to aid cemetery improvement.
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Bob Stevens
Salem
Stevens
Home for Hayden Lawrence Under Construction
Contractors start basement work on the new home for Hayden Lawrence adjoining the Robert McLane residence. The dwelling will feature modern amenities and is expected to be completed soon, with local dealers and suppliers including RCA radio and Freed-Hisman company involved. The house aims to be among the finest in the area and enhance nearby property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden Lawrence
Robert McLane
Oee
R. C. A. Radio
Freed-Hisman Company
Cameron Water Company
Bob Lyles Named Assistant Attorney General
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson appoints Robert M. Syles, former local attorney now living in Groesbeek, to the post of assistant attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Syles
Groesbeek
Miriam A. Ferguson
Mrs W M Houston and Mise Wicks Houston in Caldwell
Mrs W M Houston and Mise Wicks Houston attend to matters in Caldwell with Mr Ray Harvey and Mr and Mrs J H Neat as part of local social affairs noted in parish records.
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Grouth
D. C
Fiddler
Poultry Journal
M. Burns
Negro Farmers OF
John. H. Wilaras
Lees
Letention Legion
Eddy
Bob Lyles
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