10 Mar 1932
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
1
National Business Women's Week runs March 6 to 12 with Cameron Club members contributing reading matter and advertisements to The Herald. The issue highlights window displays by local businesses and includes articles by officers and members detailing the club’s membership and activities.
Milam County Texas on February 29 1932 considered the Banking Commissioner’s written proposition regarding funds on deposit in Cameron State Bank at failure. The court noted an indebtedness of about 108000 to the county for state county and school funds and that the Commissioner would credit the suit claim for collateral securities to secure the bank’s debt. The plan would allow regular dividends on the 108000 or true amount due until total repayment equals the county’s claim. The court acted to proceed with the offer.
Cameron attorney Graham Gillis announces candidacy for Milam County District Judge in the Democratic Primary on July 23 1932. He is a native of Milam County with a long record as teacher county superintendent former county judge and noted attorney and his supporters cite integrity experience and public service as the basis for his bid.
Gene Smith Cameron City Marshal and sheriff candidate ends a Monday gun fight after telling suspects to drop their guns. The Vaughn Kirk clash left one dead. both survivors jailed. Smith, known for courage, rushed to the scene, had faced gunfire many times, and insists he acts when needed.
Bank shortage auditors show Cameron State Bank owed funds and the Banking Commissioner may recover about 15 000 from bonding companies. EB A Camp attorney for the Commissioner spoke at a depositor meeting in Cameron outlining how the sum would be paid to depositors as affairs are settled.
Yoe high school agriculture students hosted a Father and Son Banquet in the Ada Henderson building on March 4 1932. The event featured talks by W A Morrison O L Kidd and T A Fisher stressing modern farming training plus a male speaker list and 55 attendees.
Farmers across Milam County can apply for Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans through Cameron Rockdale Buckholts and Gause outlets. E. E. Brown reports first completed applications in district and Texas with supplies arriving to serve qualified borrowers promptly. Loans average two to three dollars per acre, general purposes one dollar per acre, with separate sums for feed weed fertilizer and proof receipts as required.
Funeral for Henry E Bauknight who died March 2 in San Antonio was held at 1 30 PM Friday in Rockdale Odd Fellows cemetery. Rev W A Craven led the service. He was born October 20 1860 in South Carolina and lived in Cameron Goree Fort Worth and Dallas with his wife Telulah Dumbar prior to his death.
A Tax Payers League for Milam County was organized here on Monday. Space constraints prevent a full report. a detailed story of the meeting and the organization will appear in the next issue.
Grover Cleveland Walters died after a several week illness on March 8 at 2 35 PM in Cameron Texas He was born May 25 1885 in Trickham Coleman County He married Vada Tucker Little April 1 1925 and had one son Hubert He worked as manager of Milam County Lumber Company and joined the First Christian church in Cameron Funeral services were led by Rev Joel B Hardigree at the family home Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery Survived by widow son and several step and former spouses Children from a prior marriage include G C Walters Jr Ernest Walters Billie Moore and Taylor Moore Pallbearers from the Odd Fellows Lodge included Jeff Kemp J L Slaughter I L Adams Roy Law Joe Bass and C C Smith Floral offerings covered the grave Coleman and Eplen handled burial duties
Roy Baskin an attorney and former county attorney was named District Judge here for the March term while Judge Watson is ill in a Dallas hospital. Baskin will preside during Watsons absence as the Grand Jury has not yet been convened for the term.
Mrs. Jack Cammer remains a patient at Cameron hospital this week with treatment ongoing and condition currently stable as doctors monitor recovery.
Robert Kirk, 29, was shot to death at 12:45 a.m. while walking with his brother Wiley near Green Brothers store. Weaver Vaughn fled toward Citizens National Bank after firing five shots from a 38 caliber revolver. Wiley seized a 38 automatic from his brother and pursued Vaughn toward Gulf Station, exchanging no shots as bystanders watched. Vaughn fired four times at a light pole and then fled west, with Kirk firing back but missing.
Giles L. Avriett spoke to the Business and Professional Women's Club on possibilities for public service by business women. He urged high ideals, practical activism, and noted new opportunities for women in business. Guests included representatives from other service clubs.
Examining trial for Weaver Vaughn on murder charges concluded with bail set at 5000 by Justice Ralston. The case centers on the shooting death of Robert Kirk. Schell Brothers Circus visits Cameron Friday March 18 with a street parade and cheap advance tickets at local stores.
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