Spring brings growth and civic pride to Cameron
The town hosts the second annual invitation track meet on Saturday with 300 runners from at least twenty Texas towns, sponsored by Chas Hicks who is praised for organizing the event. The Chamber of Commerce Banquet will honor a yet unnamed citizen for outstanding contribution. Interscho lastic League finals arrive March 15 and 16 in Cameron, with schools competing and the Municipal Band contributing to civic life. A benefit at the high school auditorium March 8 features two plays and band music, with over 100 Cameron merchants supporting the program.
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Texas
Chas Hicks
Cameron
Austin
Temple
Charles Hicks
Liquor raid targets Silver Grill and others in Cameron
Sheriff Max Kennedy and seven deputies seized all tax paid liquor stocks from the Silver Grill owned by Jack Owings and two other Cameron bars under the Dean Law. The Grand Jury was to hear indictments while Owings retained defense counsel. The article notes broad public contention over Prohibition enforcement and predicts potential reemergence of bootlegging, with an expected track meet in Cameron drawing 300 athletes from twenty Texas schools and outlining officials for the event.
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Jack Owings
Max Kennedy
Milam County
Grand Junty
Emory B. Camp
Rockdale
Owings
Roosevelt
Congress
Camp
Grand Jury
Texas
Cameron
Mr. Owings
Bill Morrison
Dewitt Bowmer
Temple
Slocomb Seeks Re election for Alderman Post
Slocomb, a City Council member, announces candidacy for re election as Alderman in April general election. He highlights service as chairman of the Streets Committee and applying business methods to city operations. His re election announcement is expected to gain wide approval.
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B. Slocomb
Slocomb
Victim of accident shot buried Milano
The body of Mrs. Ruby Chaney, 32, who died in San Angelo from a gun shot wound, was shipped to Milano for burial. Rev. O. C. Acrey conducted services with interment in Milano cemetery. She died Saturday March 2 at 11 a.m. The funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. Survived by three children. She was daughter of Henry Bullock. Green's Funeral home had charge.
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Ruby Chaney
San Angelo
Milano
O. C. Acrey
First Presbyterian Church
Green
Houston Cleaner Joins Cameron Firm
H. W. Winstead of the Max Collins Tailor Shop announces Bill Britton now with Biltmore Cleaners in Houston will join the local firm Monday. Britton, a registered pharmacist and chemist, will bring his own formulas and equipment and specialize in cleaning women's clothes.
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H. W. Winstead
Max Collins Tailor Shop
Bill Britton
Biltmore Cleaners
Houston
Mr. Britton
Examining Trial in Turkey Theft Case In Land Grove
Examining trials for C. W. Dodd and J. D Woolverton of Land Grove were held in Justice Court on Monday. Dodd and Woolerton were charged with stealing turkeys and chickens. Each was released on a $500 bond.
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C. W. Dodd
J. D. Woolverton
Land Grove
Justice Court
Dodd
Woolerton
Slaughter Enters Alderman Candidate Race in Cameron
L Slaughter announced Saturday his candidacy for one of Cameron’s three alderman seats in the city election on April first Tuesday. A long time resident of Cameron the 16 year veteran emphasizes civic involvement and plans to devote time and effort if elected while thanking supporters.
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J. 1. Slaughter
Mr. Slaughter
Cameron
Slaughter
City Election Called for April in Cameron
The general city election has been called for the first Tuesday in April. City Attorney Bill Morrison drafted an order approved by the City Council, to be published this week in Cameron. Three Aldermen will be elected from five candidates, with no primary held.
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Bill Morrison
Cameron
Banquet Program Details at Chamber of Commerce Event
The program lists opening music and an invocation by Rev. O C Acrey. An awards moment includes the Citizenship Award presented by J C Martin. The banquet will feature the President’s Report by RE C Cole and the announcement of a new Board of Directors followed by an address from Col. E O Thompson.
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Chamber of Commerce
O. C. Acrey
J. C. Martin
RE. C. Cole
Board of di
Business Men Look to Annual Banquet
The Chamber of Commerce hosts its Annual Banquet Tuesday at eight o clock with service by Methodist Church women in the basement. Colonel Ernest Q Thompson of Austin, Railroad Commission chair, will speak as the event includes the President's annual report and the board of directors for the coming year. Committees from Lions Club Knights of Columbus American Legion and Chamber will select the citizen of the year whose name will be announced at the meal.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
Methodist Church
Ernest Q. Thompson
Austin
Railroad Commission
Chamber of Commercce
Lions Club
Knights of Columbus
American Legion
Mauritz Baldwin Opening Draws Hundreds in Cameron
J T Baldwin of the Mauritz Baldwin Opening Success Corporation announced a successful kickoff last Friday. Hundreds of farmers visited the 10 a m to day-long display, with Cameron businessmen congratulating Baldwin and refreshments served at noon. International Harvester officials attended as visitors and former Houston colleagues presented gifts.
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J.T. Baldwin
Mauritz-Baldwin Corporation
Cameron
Baldwin
Mr. Baldwin
Houston
International Harvester Company
Sunday Services and Lent Schedule Update
Sunday March 10th features Holy Communion and Sermon at 11 oclock. Lenten services are set for Wednesday at 7 30 P M and Friday at 4 A M. Mr and Mrs C W Bradbury visited friends in Burnett last Sunday.
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Ace
C. W. Bradbury
Burnett
Band Benefit at Cameron High School Friday Night
More than 100 Cameron merchants cooperate with the Band Parents Club for a Friday night benefit at the high school auditorium. Miss Lanelle Love directs two one act plays with local talent, with music by Director Francis Cox between acts. Prize awards and merchandise giveaways cap the program which starts at 8 p m. Friday March 8.
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Cameron Merchants
Lanelle Love
Samuel G Brooks 77 Buried in Cameron
Funeral services for Samuel G Brooks 77 were held at 2 30 pm at the Presbyterian church with ministers from three churches officiating Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery He was born near Cameron January 1 1858 and lived in Cameron forty five years in dairy and truck farming He died Wednesday night after a four day illness Surviving are a sister an aunt and eight nieces and nephews
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Sam G. Brooks
Presbyterian Church
J. Coy Williams
The
Methodist Church
C. Aerey
J. P. Love
Episcopal Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Brooks
Cameron
John Brooks
John Ft. McLane
Cornelia Voxel
Ireen and Boedeker Launch Big Food Sale in Cameron
Merchandising this week in Cameron is driven by Green and Boedeker in a new avalanche of values for Friday Saturday and Monday. The sale includes a car load of lard and other bargains across departments. The firm reports phenomenal business from large stocks close buying and newspaper advertising.
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Cameron
Green & Boedeker
Rockdale liquor raid leads to $500 bond for dealers
Ed Green and N J Green of Rockdale were released on $500 bond after a Grand Jury raid on premises for possession of intoxicating liquors for sale. Mrs Crain could not appear due to illness and had acid reportedly taken as directed by the Grand Jury.
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Ed Green
N. J. Green
Rockdale
Grand Jury
Damage suit set for April in Texas Power case
The suit by J. H. Angel et al against Texas Power and Light Company seeks 76000 dollars for injuries to nine year old J. H. Angell Jr suffered November 3, 1934 after contacting a live wire while playing football near his home. He remains hospitalized.
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J. H. Angel Et al
Texas Power & Light Company
J. H. Angell, Jr
Yee High livestock judging team wins at Houston show
The Yee High Vocational Agricultural students’ livestock judging team topped all others in total points and won first in the sheep judging contest at the Houston Livestock Show and Exposition. Team members were Marcellus Dragoo, Roy Mabry, and Cecil Bell, with EK D Parnell supervising and serving as poultry division superintendent.
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Yee High School
Houston
Marcellus Dragoo
Roy Mabry
Cecil Bell
EK. D. Parnell
J C Joseph Critically Ill In Cameron Hospital
J C Joseph city secretary and treasurer lies critically ill in Cameron Hospital after a heart attack Monday. Dr Ellora Monroe used an oxygen tent to aid breathing. The veteran businessman, born in Russia, has lived in Cameron about 40 years.
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J. C. Joseph
Cameron Hospital
Ellora Monroe
Mr. Joseph
Russia
Cameron
Officers raid liquor dealers in Cameron and Rockdale
Mrs Dave Crain of Rockdale drank carbolic acid and was reported in critical condition after a grand jury raid on her business and other liquor seizures. The operation targeted liquor stock and followed a series of foraging raids in Cameron and Rockdale.
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Dave Crain
Rockdale
Grand
Baskin Named On Brazos Publicity
Jim Baskin was appointed assistant publicity director for the Brazos River conservation and reclamation district at a Temple meeting last week. Baskin has supported the Brazos project now pending before Congress.
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Jim Baskin
Brazos River
Temple
Baskin
Brazos Project
Congress
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Hayden Willis
Oliver Newton
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Imber Pool
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Cathrel Heath
Leon Leonard
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Eldridge Rhea
Robert Kral
S. E. Malone
F. E. Jackson
H. W. Herndon
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Wallace Dunham
C. W. Gredde
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