Convention of Feed Dealers Attended By Alvin Mondrik
Alvin Mondrik spoke at a Texas convention of feed dealers in Fort Worth sponsored by Ralston Purina. He urged cash transactions to lower costs for farmers and dealers, noting cash buys benefit both feeders and merchants. W H Danforth of St. Louis stressed records to identify profit makers, and discussed diversification into dairying poultry and hog raising to stabilize farm income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Mondrik
Mondrik Brothers
Mondrik
Texas
Ralston Purina Company
United States
W. H. Ranforth
St. Louis
Fort Worth
Mondick
Danforth
South
Philco Radio Leads Production in 1929 Field
Philco radios, led by dealer J. T. Parma, moved from 29th to second in 1929 production and have topped the field for the past six months. Parma touts Philco’s sales lead, with local service by Joe J. Parma and a unique testing board for repairs and servicing all sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philco Radio
J. T. Parma
Parma
Philco
Cameron
Joe J. Parma
New gusher erupts at Taylor oil field drawing crowds
The Sconyers-Wilson Abbott No 1 well in Taylor Field struck a highpressure oil gush at 5 am after belching mud since yesterday afternoon. Reports say up to 1000 barrels a day, with storage tanks under construction and lines laid. Locals from Williamson County and nearby towns gathered to watch as oil and gas escaped, while the drill stem remained in place and mud was diverted to a second pit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Press
Wilson Abbott
Williamson County
John E. Cook To Wed In Denton Saturday
John E. Cook editor of the Rockdale Reporter will marry Mrs Leons tlewett secretary for the music department at the College of Industrial Arts in Denton. The ceremony is set for March 15 1930 at 4 30 p.m. After March 20 they will reside in Rockdale. Best man is William Cook and bridesmaid is Miss Clara Cook. Cook is noted as a Texas newspaper man and former president of the Texas Press Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan E. Cooke
Rockale
Leonstlewett
College of Industrial Arts
Denton
Cook
Rockdale
William Cook
Memphis Democrat
Clara Cook
Mr. Cook
Milam County
Texas
Texas Press Association
Delco Light Agency Opens in Cameron
W. N. Snyder of San Antonio assumes Cameron Delco Light agency duties and opens in the former Keith Electric space. He will service local plants and sell Delco products including the Delco gas plant for rural homes not served by city gas lines. Snyder works this week to ready the business and storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Snyder
San Antonio
Delco Light Products
Keith Electric Company
Snyder
Delco
Out of Town Guests Attend Baptist Church Study Course
Among the out of town attendees at a Baptist church study course were Mrs Hughes of Milano Miss Ethel McKinney and Miss Edna McKinney of Little River and Mrs Ogan and Mrs Foshey of Burlington.
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The
Baptist Church
Fiughes
Milano
Ethel
Edna McKinney
Little River
Ogan
Foshey
Burlington
Business Women's Club History and National Week Celebration
The Cameron Business and Professional Women's Club founded five years ago with Susan Pope as chairwoman and later presidents include Ann Stallworth Rose Rischar Meta McCown and Gladys Watson. The group federated and earned civic recognition while hosting events at the Texas Water Company offices and at various locales. They have supported education, city beautification projects, and attended state and national conventions, with officers receiving state and national honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphya Scott
Cameron Business and Professional Women’s Club
Susan Pope
Ann Stallworth
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Rose Rischar
Meta McCown
Gladys M. Watson
Daisy Leake
L. Bigbee
Mineral Wells
San Antonio
Temple
New Orleans
Nina C. Wilkerson
Delphyn Scott
Legioneers
Cameron
Methodist Church Announces Sunday Sermons and Services
Next Sunday at 11 o clock the sermon is True Wealth with Mrs A J Triggs singing Face to Face The 7 30 evening talk is Five Great Powers of Life The church invites all readers without a home church to attend Sunday school begins at 9 45 Epworth Leagues meet at 6 30 p m Test our Welcome Pastor C A Lehmberg invites all to share what is offered
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A. J. Triggs
Methodist Church
Epworth
C.A. Lehmberg
Yeomen Open Season With 12 3 Victory Over Yar High
The Yeomen, led by Wm. R. Rogers, fielded a picked lineup in a seven inning opener at Lachess Green Field on Tuesday afternoon. They defeated Yar High School 12 to 3 after numerous changes by both teams.
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Wm. R. Rogers
Yar High School
Lachess Green Field
Bay lor University Students Visit Over Holiday Break
Miss Gladys Davis from Bay lor University spent the holiday weekend at home, bringing her guest Miss Elizabeth Williams of Forrest City Arkansas. Mr and Mrs Judd Davis and their son John drove them back to Waco Sunday by automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Davis
Baylor University
Elizabeth Williams
Forrest City
Arkansas
Judd Davis
John
Waco
Mrs Kemp and Mrs McLeod Spend Time in Cameron
Mrs J W Kemp returned from Taylor for a few days this week. Mrs G C McLeod of Lyons visited Cameron on Monday with her son R G McLeod and Mrs McLeod.
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J. W. Kemp
Taylor
G. C. McLeod of
Lyons
Cameron
R. G. McLeod
Mrs. McLeod
Christian Church Roundup Sunday Schedule and Men's Sunday
The Christian Church outlines Sunday activities with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and a 11 a m sermon on The Man and His Place in the Church The C E Societies meet at 6 45 p m and 7 50 p m with The Parable of the Sower. Men attend as a group on Men's Sunday March 16 and training school attendance rises while church vents praise for a message at the Presbyterian church.
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C. E
Finance Secretary For Methodist Church Arrives This Week
Rev John Wesleyford, longtime Southwestern University student at Georgetown, is secured as financial secretary and general assistant to the Methodist pastor for the remainder of the year. He is highly recommended as an exemplary young man and will reside at the Methodist parsonage upon arrival Saturday.
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John Wesleyford
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Methodist Church
Methodist
Urgent Appeal to Cotton Planters for Acreage Cut
The article urges cotton planters in the South to reduce acreage amid depressed export and domestic demand. It notes American cotton use lagging, carrying over into July, and spot prices dipping below Farm Board lending levels. It recalls past acreage cuts after price declines and warns to balance planting plans with market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Farm Board
Milam County Seeks New Cameron Georgetown Highway Plan
A proposed state wide road project would connect Cameron to Georgetown via Sharpe Cavilla and Granger. A good roads committee from the Cameron Commercial Club was formed to work with other towns and arrange a March 17 banquet at the Methodist church to discuss support and solicit officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Commercial Club
Cameron
Georgetown
Sharpe and
Cavilla
Granger
Atention
W. M. Cobb
A. B. Smith
Good Roads Committee
Cameron State Bank
Chester Cocke
Friendship
H. HH. Camp
San Gabriel
F. W. Worley
Duncan
Emil Fick
Sharp
Arriett
Jackson
J. Young
T. S. Henderson, Jr
G L. Avriett
Health Features Self Electric Refrigerators
An article on electric refrigeration argues it boosts household health and happiness. Expert Glenn Flinn of Texas Power and Light notes bacteria thrive above 50F, so storage at 40–50F prevents spoilage. Electric fridges save food, reduce waste, and pay for themselves through improved health and convenience.
Button family moves to Cameron as executive fills vacancy
Mr and Mrs A G Button relocate from Hillsboro to Cameron. Mr Button takes the vacancy at the Texas Power and Light Company office created when Cecil McGregor transferred to Athens from Cameron.
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A. G. Button
Cameron
Hillsboro
Button
Texas Power & Light Company
Cecil McGregor
Athens
Essex Challenger in Tests Here Friday
The Herald reports a tour of the Taylor oil field on Friday March 7 to witness the Essex Challenger from Horstmann Brothers. The test included a 176.65 mile run and multiple performance checks such as gas mileage a brake and acceleration tests, with the new four door Essex sedan put through high gear hills and power runs despite strong winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Taylor
Horstmann Brothers
Essex
Buckholts
Cameron
Challenger
Knob Hill
Rogers
Esex
Crest
Hill
Foot Hill
Epworth League To Stage Oh Didn't It Rain Comedy
The Senior Epworth League of the Methodist church presents a three act comedy Oh Didn t It Rain Tuesday evening March 18 at Yee High School auditorium. Waco players directed by Mrs Tullie Mistrot feature collegiate characters and camp scenes with twelve performers. Dr Ola D Massie plays one of the two negro parts in Cameron area showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee High School
Epworth League
The
Methodist Church
Waco
Tullie Mistrot
Mistral School of Expression and Dramatic Art
Ola D. Massie
Cameron
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taylor Oil Field
Sconyers
New Texas
John E. Cook
Delco Light Agency
Business Women’s Club
Yeomen
Presbyterian Church
C. E. Society
Presbyterian C. E
Hardigree
Camefron
Health
Essex Challenegr
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