Denson Pioneer Resident Dies After Brief Illness
S J Denson long time Cameron resident dies at his son Joe Densons home after a two day illness. Funeral held at the Baptist church in Cameron with Rev Hutcherson and Rev McCall officiating. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by son Joe Denson Rogers by a daughter Mrs W B Skinner Rogers and a brother Dr Bill Denson Chilton. He was born June 25 1854 in Ludlow Mississippi and married Lula Pearson in 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Denson
Cameron
Joe Denson
Mr. Denson
Baptist Church
E. $. Hutcherson
J. W. McCall
Rogers
Wm. Henderson
Wilson Gunn
L. C. Gayle
John Hays
Jesus
Beautiful
Isle
McCall
Hutcherson
Denson
Has
Green Brothers
J. C. Tucker
Lloyd Mitchell
C. W. Bradbury
Bob McElroy
W. W. Gunn
Kay Moore
J. D. Dobbins
Andrew Houston
Jack Andrews
Robert Todd
Mr. Bergland
J. H. DuBois
W. Price
F. F. Reid
Ss. J. Denson
Ludlow
Scott County
Mississippi
Lula Pearson
W. B. Skinner
Miss
Louisiana
Bill Denson
Chilton
Branchville Leases Assigned In Major Milam County Block
Transfer of about 20 000 acres in Branchville to I P LaRue of Athens marks a potential development project. Leased by Byron Cheney and H L Parsons, the tract is Milam county's largest to date. It remains unclear if LaRue represents a company or acts individually, but active development is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branchvill
I. P. LaRue
Athens
Byron Cheney
H. L. Parsons
Milam County
LaRue
Branchville
Baptist Revival Progress At Cameron Church Meetings
A revival led by Dr. Millard A. Jenkins and Rev. S J T Williams of Abilene Texas shows rapid progress at the Cameron Baptist Church. Guests include First Methodist Cameron and Christian church members Don Eplen. a full week of themed services, with topics such as The Seven Wonders of Love, Dying on Third, Is Jesus Christ coming back, and Corona tion or Armageddon. A transportation plan will bring seniors to sessions, and Rockdale delegates attend Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Millard A. Jenkins
S. J. T. Williams
Abilene
Texas
Williams
Jenkins
First Methodist Church of
Cameron
Christian Church
Don Eplen
Jesus Christ
Rockdale
Buckholts Bank Robbery Recovered Cash Leads to Arrests
Sheriff Blaylock and deputies recover 1262.80 buried near Reeds Lake Bell County after Buckholts State Bank robbery last Tuesday. Leland Holder and Carl Altenburg arrested in Houston led to recovery. car wreck near Sparks on the Austin road. Holder allegedly confesses and points to buried money. Custody in Temple. grand jury to hear case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed’s Lake
Bell County
Blaylock
Buckholts State Bank
Leland Holder
Carl H. Altenburg
Houston
Guy Pope
Chas Sens
Sparks
Austin
Holder
Reeds Lake
Temple
Grand
Priscilla Davis Dies at Nixon Home
Mrs. Priscilla J. Davis 70 a pioneer Gonzales county resident died suddenly Sunday March 3 at her Nixon home. Funeral held there Monday with interment in Rancho Cemetery the community where she was born and reared. Mrs White who was raised by Mrs Davis sent Cameron friends messages of sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla J. Davis
Gonzales County
Nixon
Death of 8 month old Tommy Dwyer Jr
Tommy Dwyer Jr, eight months old, son of Mr and Mrs T J Dwyer of Tracy died at 1230 am March 2. Funeral services were held at Mount Zion Baptist Church with Rev Jackson officiating. Interment followed in Minerva Cemetery. Green Brothers had charge of the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Dwyer, Jr
T. J. Dwyer
Tracy
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Rev. Jackson
Minerva Cemetery
Green Brothers
Dr Jenkins Leads Southwest Revival At Cameron Church
Dr Jenkins, a leading figure in his denomination, formerly attended the Baptist World Alliance in Switzerland and has long been active in church councils. He is preaching a two week revival at the Cameron Baptist church, drawing large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jenkins
Southwest
Baptist World Alliance
Switzerland
Baptist Church
Cameron
Leasing Continues 10 Hold Stage In Milam County
Oil activity in Milam County centers on lands leased for oil and royalty sales. The P. E. Hill well on Cedar Creek spuds, with depth expected around 1200 feet this week. a 2500 foot target is agreed with Texas and New York interests financing. The Johnson well at Thorndale drils deeper, expected to yield about 50 barrels, though some difficulty tempers reported production. Three additional wells in the area are contracted, with more acreage to be recorded soon as assignments finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
P. E. Hill
Cedar Creek
Texas
New York
Johnson
Thorndale
The Legion Promotes Service And Fellowship For Veterans
The American Legion offers camaraderie and national service through its ten thousand Posts. Members gain club privileges and access to Post homes, while supporting disabled veterans, orphans, aviation safety, and emergency relief. The Legion emphasizes democratic fellowship and continued wartime spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
American Legion
Bill Lamb
Legion
The
Legionaire
American Legion Monthly
United States
Akers Elected Finance Officer for Cameron Legion Post
C E Akers was chosen finance officer for Edwin Hardy Post No 9 for 1929. He had served as adjutant and been active in Legion work in Cameron, with his name previously omitted from the officers list sent to the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Akers
Edwin Hardy
L. V. Perkins
Mr. Akers
Legion
Cameron
Episcopal Church Lenten Services Schedule
The church announces morning prayer and sermon this Sunday at eleven. Sunday School begins at 9 45 a m. Lenten services occur on Tuesdays at 750 p m and Fridays at 8 00 a m.
Mrs Clara Thomas Visits Houston Relative Returns Home
Miss Clara Thomas is back from a Houston visit with her sister Mrs Tom Law. Mr and Mrs Law and their young son accompanied her and Mrs Law and the baby will stay another week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Thomas
Houston
Tom Law
Mrs. Law
Isanson Well to be drilled deeper near Thorndale
Preparations are under way to drill to the Edwards lime in the Clark and Michalk well on the Johnson tract near Thorndale. The well is producing about 25 barrels a day and deeper drilling may unlock new facts on the structure with potential far reaching effects on field development. The 1950 foot depth already marks it as a sure producer attracting oil operators from the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Clark and Michalk
Johnson Tract
Thorndale
Former resident kills wrong man in Houston hold up
A. Ruddie, former Cameron resident now at Boulevard Cafe Houston, shot Leonard W. Hight 33 a war veteran at 1 a m Tuesday in a cafe mistaken for a bandit. A second customer was wounded in the jaw as the shootout followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
A. Ruddie
Boulevard Cafe
Leonard W. Hight
Hight
Ruddie
Cameron
Bank Sells Property Here For $22,500
The First National Bank sold adjoining business property north to Mr. Apolona Zalesky for 22500 in cash. The old two story building north of the bank includes upper floor offices and ground floor tenants Dusek Pharmacy Cameron Plumbing W O and Claude Triggs cotton office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Apolona Zalesky
Dusek Pharmacy
Cameron Plumbing Company
W. O
Claude Triggs
Governor Signs Bill Increasing Pensions for Veterans
Judge Jeff T. Kemp reports that Governor Moody signed a bill raising pensions for Confederate veterans and allowing widows to receive pensions in certain cases. Those interested should consult Judge Kemp, longtime friend and advisor to veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff T. Kemp
Moody
Judge Kemp
Grand Jury Begins March Term Work
Milam county district court opened its March term with the grand jury impaneled under foreman W. B. Elliott. Civil cases set for trial include Arthur Baskin et al v. John Terry et al for trespass to try title on about 200 acres near Belmena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District’ Court
Milam County
W. BB. Elliott
Foreman
J. L. Boatright
Walter IF. Sharpe
John H. Thomas
N. M. Boatright
Jim Baskin
W. H. Vesey
Willis Vogelsang
FE. H. Gerstmann
Sam Clark
Dan Davis
W. BR. Looney
Jim Otts
Chas
James Lester
J. W. Partridge
Wiley Wi ¥Lane
George Gambill
Ben Mauldin
Will Krause
Ernest Miertacit
Arthur H. Baskin
John Terry
Belmena
Jim Terry
Cameron Compress Company
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co
Edwin Hurd
Cheeves Bros
Methodist Church Seeks Full Attendance and District Institute Prep
The church asks absentees to return next Sunday and the Epworth Leagues to ensure full attendance for the District Institute on March 15 and 16. Officers and teachers are urged to attend morning service as the sermon focuses on their work and responsibilities. Night services are promoted with singing and evangelistic preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
District Institute
Petroleum Production Course Added at Texas A and M
College Station February 26 A and M College of Texas adds a petroleum production engineering course effective next September. Dean F C Bolton says the curriculum will cover drilling development pipeline operations gas absorption plants hydraulics. The addition, urged by Texas oil leaders, complements existing petroleum geology and refinery training programs.
Woodman's Circle elects delegates for Mineral Wells convention
In the Odd Fellow's Hall meeting on February 26 Mrs. H. N. Tate was chosen delegate and Mrs. T. A. Howell as alternate to attend the State Convention in Mineral Wells starting April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman’s Circle
Odd Fellow’s Hall
H. N. Tate
T. A. Howell
Mineral Wells
Milam county pastors and deacons host quarterly banquet
A Milam County Baptist gathering hosted by Rev. E. S. Hutcherson and the church deacons drew pastors and deacons from Cameron, Rockdale, Milano, Tracy, Thornton and other towns. The event featured games, a business session establishing quarterly banquets, and talks by Rev. J. W. McCall and Rev. Charles E. Bullock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Milam County
Milam
Hutcherson
J. E. Dyer
Rockdale
W. B. Breazeale
Baylor University
Milano
J. L. Horton
Tracy
F. B. Cable
Cameron
BE. B. Yager
Little River
Iynest Pratt
Marlow
N. H. Smith
Roy Hightower
Walker's Creek
J. H. DuBois
Lloyd Patterson
Gus Evans
S. R. Durny
G. BB. Kendall
Jose Rodriguez
C. FP. Angell
W. Boatright
J. L. McRae
Thorndale
A. E. Smith
Ll. Be. Murff
Burlington
W. FE. Montastrue
A. R. McLerran
J. O. Newton
Dr Newton Leaves Cameron Hospital For Chicago And Rochester
Dr W R Newton of Cameron Hospital, surgeon and ACS member, leaves Cameron for Chicago and Rochester for 30 days of study at medical centers. He has been ill and injured a knee, and will be away about 80 days, visiting clinics after the hospital installs a clinical laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Newton
Cameron Hospital
American College of Surgeons
Cameron
Chicago
Rochester
Centers of Medicine
Newton
Milano
Palestine
Also Mentioned on This Page
SJ. Denson
Ll. P. Larue
Money
Reed
Priscilla Davis
Tommy Joe Dwyer, JR
Legion Offers Happy Association
C. KE. Akers
Legion Finance
Episcopal Church
Isanson Well
Thorndale Wildcat
Mr. Ruddie
Bank
Grand Jury
Elliott
Body
A. & M. College
Baptist
Hutcherson Heads
DR. Newton
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