Twenty Years With Southwestern Life Officer S. E. Brogdon
S. E. Brogdon of Cameron Texas marks twenty years with Southwestern Life Insurance. He began in 1917 and has produced over a million dollars in life insurance in force. He has been active in Company clubs, earned trophies for unusual production, and built broad local goodwill.
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Southwestern Life Insurance Company
S. E. Breedon
Southwestern Life News
Southwestern Life
S. E. Brogdon
Cameron
Texas
Southwestern Life Insurance
Brogdon
Miles Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent
S. C. Miles of Rockdale, renowned Texas educator, announced his bid for County Superintendent in Cameron on Thursday. Miles has led Rockdale schools for 12 years, and his campaign details will run in Heralds next week.
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S. C. Miles
Rockdale
C. Miles
Texas
Cameron
Miles
Miss Annie McQuary Dies at Friendship
Annie McQuary 84 died at her nephew Ross McQuary's home in Friendship after a fall weeks prior. A pioneer of Milam County she stayed in good health until injury hastened her death. Funeral by Rev. T. D. McQuary of Buckholts Tuesday at 2 pm in Friendship Cemetery, Green Funeral Home of Cameron directing.
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Annie McQuary
Ross McQuary
Friendship
Milam County
T. D. McQuary
Buckholts
Friedship Cemetery
Green Funeral Home
Cameron
Wolf seeks re election for Milam District Clerk
Penn Wolf district clerk announces his candidacy for re election to the Milam County post with a July 27 1940 primary. He cites a record of service and public confidence while thanking supporters and noting illness delayed his announcement. He is a Rockdale native and pledges continued dedication to duty.
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Milam County
Wolf
Mr. Wolf
Rockdale
One Dead One Injured In Sunday Auto Crash
A Sunday crash on highway 79 near Gause killed Billy Colvin an 18 year old A and M College freshman and left Maurice Ferrari another freshman critically injured. Robert Grisom of Houston survived with minor injuries while Rep Mason B Harrell and Mrs Mary Helen Nash were in the other vehicle. Funeral services for Colvin were set for Tuesday in Rockdale and a highway patrol investigation aided by Cameron officials was ongoing.
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Billy Colvin
A & M College
Highway
Gause
Maurice Ferrari
Rockdale
Colvin
Hearne
Robert Grisom
Houston
Mason B. Harrell
Smithville
Mary Helen Nash
Austin
George Ditto
Cameron Daily Herald
Harrell
Nance
Rosse
Will C. Colvin
Ferrari
Max Ferrari
Grisom
Phillips & Lucky
Cameron
R. M. Kennedy
Kemp seeks re election Milam County Judge
Milam County jurist Jeff T. Kemp announces his bid for re election as County Judge in Milam County with the primary set for July 27. Backed by broad public support, Kemp is praised for his public service, leadership, and focus on efficient government in Milam County.
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Jeff T. Kemp
Kemp
Milam County
Judge Kemp
Band Seniors Get Sweaters Here Friday
Eighteen senior band members at Yee High School received maroon and gray sweaters Friday morning in the chapel period. Undergraduate awards were presented to 28 additional band members, bringing total awards to 49, funded by public and band parents association contributions. Directors and students thank Francis Cox for his work and aid in arranging the awards. Recipients include Roy Dunlap Lucile Stedman Tom Hobson Neil Horstmann Inez Slaughter Johnnie Mae Hays Dorothy Jane Harrell Irene ONeill Frances Lesovsky Diane Luckett Ruth Griffith Malvina Olson Joe Bill White Gertrudde Michalka Katherine Michalka Billy Balhorn Martha Francis Brogdon Kathy Perrin.
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You High School
Band Parents Association
Yee High School
Francis Cox
Roy Dunlap
Lucile Stedman
Tom Hobson
Neil Horstmann
Inez Slaughter
Johnnie Mae Hays
Dorothy Jane Harrell
Irene O'Neill
Frances Lesovsky
Diane Luckett
Ruth Griffith
Malvina Olson
Joe Bill White
Gertrudde Michalka
Katherine Michalka
Billy Balhorn
Martha Francis Brogdon
Kathleen Perrin
Chamberlain INES WEDNESDAY death notice
J L Chamberlain 73 died at his Walkers Creek home Wednesday at 9 am after weeks of illness. Born in Robertson County in 1866, funeral Thursday at 3 pm in Walkers Creek Baptist Church. Green Funeral Home of Cameron directs services. Survived by wife two sons Harvie and Elwood and grandson Boyd Chamberlain.
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J. L. Chamberlain
Walkers Creek
Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Robertson County
Baptist
Green Funeral Home
Cameron
Harvie
Elwood
Boyd Chamberlain
Milam Farmers Eligible for Emergency Crop Loans in 1940
Milam County farmers may apply now for emergency crop and feed loans, administered by Cameron Chamber of Commerce through Eric E. Brown. Loans target small cash needs and require no other loans from banks or private lenders, covering 1940 crop preparation and livestock feed costs.
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Milam County
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Eric E. Brown
Rockdale Tigers Win Milam County Basketball Cup
The Rockdale Tigers Pride were presented with the Milam County Basketball Championship Cup Friday morning at 10 o'clock in Rockdale High School chapel. J B White of the Cameron Herald delivered the trophy as Superintendent R M Moorman and coach thanked the crowd. Captain Brannon led the team to receive the cup amid cheers, with the award hoped to boost future interest in basketball.
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Cameron Herald
Milam County
Rockdale Tigers
Rockdale
J. B. White
Herald
R. M. Moorman
Tigers
Brannon
Pythian Leader to Speak at Local Knights Lodge
Dr. G Hubert Ater Grand Master at Arms of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias will be guest speaker at the Knights of Pythias Lodge Hall Monday night March 11 at 7 30. He will present airplane photos of the Pythian Home and discuss its work and needs. Members from Temple Taylor and Bryan lodges are invited.
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G. Hubert Ater
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias of
Lubbock
Texas
Knights of Pythias
Pythian
Knights of Pythian Lodge of
Temple
Taylor and
Bryan
Pruett Files to Run for Milam County Superintendent
Milam county educator H. H. Pruett announced his candidacy for County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Milam County. The July 27, 1940 primary election is the target, with supporters praising his experience in education rural schools farming and leadership.
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Hi. H. Pruett
Milam County
Pruett
Central Texas
Mr. Pruett
Mrs. Sam Locklin Dies at Thorndale
Mrs. Sam Locklin, pioneer Milam County resident, died at her Thorndale home Thursday night. Funeral services were set for 2:30 PM at her son William Locklin's residence with interment in Locklin Cemetery near San Gabriel. Survived by her husband Sam Locklin and the Locklin family’s long-standing Milam County presence.
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Sam Locklin
Milam County
Thorndale
Cameron Daily Herald
William Locklin
Locklin
San Gabriel
Reid and Harsha couples visit Houston flower show
Mr and Mrs Frank Reid and Mr and Mrs W G Harsha spent Sunday in Houston attending the great flower show there.
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Frank Reid
Mer
W. G. Harsha
Houston
Herring and Marek Visit Cameron Friends
Mrs. J. C. Herring and Miss Ruth Marek of Burlington were in Cameron visiting relatives and friends on Monday.
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J. C. Herring
Ruth Marek
Burlington
Cameron
Cameron Preps 390 Contestants for Eighth Annual Track Meet
Cameron’s eighth annual invitation track meet set for Saturday March 9 with more than 30 schools and 300 contestants. The program starts at 1 30 pm with preliminaries in the afternoon finals at 7 30 pm. Gold medals first place silver medals second place gold track shoe to top point man. trophies awarded in the 440 relay and second place team. Jimmie Coleman to film events. local band to perform. notable entrants include Ollie Clark Emmet McGlothlin Martin Bartlett.
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Cameron
Chas M. Hicks
Morean
L. Wood
Yoo Big School
Mr. Hicks
Sehogla
Texas
Jimmie Coleman
Rotary Club
Ollie Clark
Taylor
Emmet McGlothlin
Bartlett
Martin
Austin
Yoakum
Methodist Debt Bonds Near Debt Free Status
The Methodist Church reports strong bond sales toward paying its debt with March June and September milestones. Rev. J W Mills leads a winning campaign with workers and members. a major gift from Mrs H F Smith Sr and Oxshee Smith covers about one third of the total. The church aims to be debt free after the September payment.
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Methodist
J. W. Mills
Cameron
Nabours Announces Re election Bid for Milam County Clerk
Milam County Clerk Homer Nabours announces a re election bid for the office in the upcoming Primary on July 27 1940. Supporters praise his efficient administration and strong public cooperation crediting his record to better local government.
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Homer Nabours
Milam County
Texas
Nabours
Milam
Turner seeks reelection to Milam County seat in Texas House
Reese Turner, Milam County representative, announces candidacy for reelection. The first term lawmaker highlights hard work, fairness, and devotion to duty, noting constant presence at desk during sessions and accessibility to constituents. He emphasizes unprejudiced views and broad appeal to all groups.
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Reese Turner
Milam County
Texas
Turner
House
Mr and Mrs Ott Galbreath Nile Visit Cameron
Mr and Mrs Ott Galbreath Nile were in Cameron on Thursday for unspecified private reasons as local observers note their appearance in the town.
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Mrs. Ott Galbreath Nile
Cameron
Flower Show Attendance In Houston Noted By Guests
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Gillis joined by Mrs. W. A. Bonds Mrs. B. F. Bonds and Mrs. A. J. Triggs attended the Flower Show in Houston on Tuesday highlighting local social activity and civic clubs.
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W. G. Gillis
W. A. Bonds
B. F. Bonds
A. J. Triggs
Houston
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Ss. E. Brogdon
Penn Wolf
Announc
Ed Today
Chamberlain Ines
Milam Farmers
Hubert Ater
H. H. Pruett
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