Cameron Develops Broad Civic Improvement Plan
A community program for Cameron proposes more street paving and street lighting, a cotton mill, canning plant, full time paid secretary for the Commercial, diverse farming, poultry and livestock, better market outlets, improved cooperation, pecan industry development, soil survey application, a junior college fair association, sidewalks and school ground beautification, sanitation enhancements, and an agricultural experiment branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cin Ketter
Agricultural Experiment
the Soil Survey
Mitchell Named Chairman of Milam County C M T Camps
A. F. Mitchell is named chairman for Milam County for the Citizens Military Training Camps run by the U S Government. He announces free medical exams by volunteers and says enrollment is open to eligible local youths 17 to 24, with no expense to participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AF Mitchell
A. F. Mitchell
Milam County
Citizens
United States
Mitchell
Ralph H. Durkee
Secretary of War For
Texas
Mr. Mitchell
Cameron
Levy Leads Successful Gold Berg Sale
W B Levy in charge reports a successful sale of the Levy stock at Gold berg with one of his best days on opening Saturday. He bought his advertising from The Herald and ran ads in both papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Levy
Levy
Mr. Levy
the Herald
Triggs Stock Sale Presses On With 5000 Circulars Mailed
The White Sales Company bought 5000 double page circulars from The Herald last week and mailed them to advertise the Triggs stock. Mr White drives the sale using local newspaper space to boost results. The stock is being sold out regardless of prices, demanding significant sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
The
Herald
Cameron To Welcome School Pupils Here March 18 19
Clarence A. Boyd of the United States Chamber of Commerce addressed the Baptist Bible Class at the Baptist church on Christian service as the greatest business and urged a wide awake program. Fr B Cable will lead next Sunday's discussion and a nominating committee will be appointed for officers and teachers for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Boyd
United States Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Baptist Bible
Baptist Church
Boyd
Fr. B. Cable
Christian Church Service Revival Set at Sunday Morning
Rev Howard Peters will begin conducting services at the Christian church Sunday morning All members are urged to be present and friends are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Howard Peters
Cameron County Meet Invitation for Milam County Schools
The Cameron Board of Trustees and Cameron schools invite Milam County students, teachers, and families to a two day County Meet in Cameron on March 1 and 2. The event features athletic contests, debates, oratorical competitions, and literary events aimed at training young citizens for leadership and service. The Cameron community promises a cordial welcome for visitors from all towns and rural districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Milam County
Mr and Mrs Kirby Boles Visit Waco Monday
Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Boles traveled to Waco on Monday for unspecified personal reasons. The visit appears routine with no reported events or outcomes connected to the trip.
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Mrs. Kirby Boles
Waco
Saint Monica's Fire Prompts Cameron Fund Drive
The February 17 fire at St. Monica's Church in Cameron Texas inspires a community push for rebuilding. Local leaders including Mayor Judd G Davis express sympathy and urge donations to fund a new attractive church, praising parishioners' dedication and asking Cameron residents to contribute.
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Judd G. Davis
All Cameron
City Election April 5 for Two Aldermen
The city general election will be held on April Sth to elect two aldermen. E. L. Brod and Logan Green are the city primary nominees for these offices. It is hoped that sufficient interest will produce a strong vote on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Brod
Logan Green
Cameron Residents Benefit From City Clean Up Drive
Hundreds of truck loads of cans and rubbish were hauled away from Cameron homes in the past week with city trucks and labor. Logan Green supervised the street work as the mayor led the clean up effort and residents cooperated, expressing appreciation for the city and residents' cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Logan Green
Yimmie Yohnsons Yob to Be Presented by Legion Men
The American Legion unit from Burlington and Cameron presents Yimmie Yohnson's Yob at Knights of Columbus Hall Cameron on Friday night March 17. E B Hess directs a three act comedy with music and stage effects. Proceeds benefit soldiers and are shared by Burlington and Cameron. admission adults 35 cents, children 15 cents. Proclaimed as an entertaining event with proceeds aiding a worthy cause.
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Yimmie Yohnson
E. B. Hess
Burlington
Knights of Columbus Hall
Cameron
Hess
Levon Men
Lions Roar in Superb Entertainment Array
The Lions Club held a monthly meeting at the Methodist church basement with about 50 members and guests. Royal P. Jeter hosted a program of wit and humor, introducing each attendee and delivering an extemporaneous, well planned show. Paul Webb presided while the Methodist women provided a roast dinner and desserts, with Fr S Hutcherson delivering the invocation. Mrs. Alex Triggs sang A Perfect Day and received an encore, with Mrs. W. B. Levy at the piano and Lions T. A. Fisher and others helping in the songs.
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Royal P. Jeter
Jeter
Paul Webb
Mr. Jeter
S. Hutcherson
Alex Triggs
W. B. Levy
Lions T. A. Fisher
Jas. Watson
F. E. Jackson
J. C Martin
Advertising Pays Says J. T. Parma in Cameron Ads
J T Parma advertised last week in Cameron papers offering eight cents for each coupon clipped and brought to his store. A large number complied, illustrating the adage it pays to advertise. Parma is noted as a consistent advertiser who always posts attractive prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Parma
Cameron Papers
Mr. Parma
City sand theft halted as street department tightens controls
Street commissioner Logan Green denounces unauthorized sand removal from streets after holes appeared. City Marshal will stop practice while council reviews policy. The department focuses on drainage and park improvements with extra dirt for flood relief. Easement sought for Texas Power lines across the park. next meeting March 15.
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Logan Green
City Attorney Considers Train Speed Ordinance in City
City Attorney Webb asked to draft an ordinance regulating train speeds within city limits. Report notes he may be moving away from Cameron, a prospect Friends of Webb regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Cameron
Oil offer lures hometown figure to West Texas trip
Dan Tyson acts as secretary in Mr. Brown's absence, tending city hall affairs and aiding the council without extra pay as the subject considers a prospective oil business trip to West Texas next week. The decision remains undecided.
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West
Texas
Dan Tyson
Mr. Brown
Council
Mr. Tyson
City Eyes Culvert and Sewage Plant Fixes
Logan Green cites numerous culverts in the city while council plans a drainage improvement program. A. F. Mitchell and J. F. Brown must report at Tuesday night’s meeting on plans to restore the sewage disposal plant, which has $25,000 invested and suffers overflows and damaged shutters. Cement sealing and manholes are proposed to prevent future trouble. the plant must be cleaned to operate. The state board of health cites pollution of the stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Mitchell
J. F. Brown
State Board of Health
Interscholastic League Meet Draws Milam County Pupils
The two day program for the Interscholastic League Meet in Cameron runs Friday and Saturday March 18 and 19. T A Fisher and Le Van Perkins supervise the events with a full schedule of athletic and literary activities. The Herald publishes the complete program and Cameron merchants and banks welcome the Milam County school children and teachers. A large crowd is expected and fair weather could bring one of the league’s largest gatherings.
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T. A. Fisher
le van Perkins
Perkins
the Herald
Cameron Merchants and Banks
Milam County
Commercial Club
Texas Fee System To Be Voted On By People
Austin lawmakers push to amend the Texas constitution to end the judicial fee system. A House committee reported favorably a measure by Representative Wassell to let voters decide in November 1928 whether the legislature can set salaries for all county officials, replacing the current unfair fee structure amid a Supreme Court interpretation.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
United States Supreme Court
House Constitutional Amendments Committee
Representative Wassell
Supreme Court
Ohio
Abolition of Fees for Speeding Arrests Considered
In Austin a senate highway police committee approved a Williamson bill to establish a state highway patrol and end officer fees for speeding arrests. The measure follows a supreme court ruling on fees and would replace fees with salaries for county and other law officers enforcing highway laws to curb speed traps.
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Austin
Tex
Senate Committee On Highway Police
Williamson
Two-Body Lamb Born Near Cameron Draws Attention
A lamb with two bodies eight legs and a single head was born last week near Cameron. Dr. G E Sutton is preserving and mounting the animal. The lamb possessed two perfect bodies one head and three ears with all eight legs in place.
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Cameron
Visit of Mr Sartain and Mrs Shirley Noted in City
Will Sartain of Muskogee Oklahoma visits with his niece Mrs B V Shirley.
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Will Sartain
Muskogee, Okla
Mra. B. V. Shirley
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Father Apel
St. Monica's Parish
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Yimmie Yohnsons
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Rogers
W. O. Triges
Texas Power and Light Company
Houston
R. LD. Brown
E.ty
Moody
Jack Owings
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