Milam County Drilling Venture Formed For Oil Development
Dr T G Van Zandt Sam Hefley and J W Kemp form a development program in Milam county oil fields. They plan to drill two deep test wells at Maysfield and Minerva and ten shallow wells in Tracy with a 5000 acre lease to Kemp and Harris and a pipeline to the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad if justified.
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San Antonio
Aransas Pass
T. G. van Zandt
Sam Hefley
J. W. Kemp
Milam County
Kemp and
Harris
Maysfield
Minerva
Tracy Field
Sap
Cameron
Hohenstein
Proother Holdings
Scobey Named to Direct Mint by President Harding
Washington reports Fred E. Scobey of San Antonio Texas is selected by President Harding as director of the mint. Raymond T Baker still serves as mint director and has no plan to resign. Baker was Wilson appointee for a term ending March 22 1922.
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Washington
Fred. E. Scobey
San Antonio
Texas
Harding
Raymond T. Baker
Mint
Wilson
Scobey
Point Isbel
Horstman joins Cameron Tire and Repair Company
August Horstman leaves Joe J. Michalka after more than a year in Studebaker and Oakland car sales. He and brother Bismarck Horstman own Cameron Tire & Repair Company. They purchased Frank S. Lesovsky’s tire business in summer 1920 and now devote full time to Firestone tires retreading and vulcanizing services.
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August Horstman
Joe J. Michalka
Studebaker
Oakland
Cameron Tire & Repair Company
Bismarck Horstman
Mr. Michalka
Horstma Brothers
Frank S. Lesovsky
Firestone
Band Reunion and Contest Planned in Waxahachie
The Herald reports J. N. Crawford former director of the Cameron Band announces a Band Reunion and Contest to be held in Waxahachie on March 21. All bands of the state are invited to attend and loving cups will be awarded as prizes to winners.
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the Herald
J. N. Crawford
Direcor
Cameron Band
Waxahachie
Flaming Rats Spark Farm Fire In Sanders Barn Loss
Rats lit with gasoline caused a 2000 dollar blaze at H. G. Sanders farm last Friday. The flames spurred from den in cactus, reaching ten cotton bales then the barn and its contents, both destroyed. Cotton was insured. barn had no coverage.
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H. G. Sanders
Mr Sanders
Mr. Sanders
Baptist Women Hold All Day Meeting at County Church
The Baptist ladies convened a county wide meeting at the church with fifty four delegates attending. Mrs. Wm Henderson opened the session and welcomed all. A luncheon followed, then Rev Culpepper spoke on a seventy five million dollar campaign. The program included a playlet on foreign field needs and speeches by Rev C L Spradley and others representing numerous communities.
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Wm. Henderson
Culpepper
C. D. Lay
C. L. Spradley
Young Ladies Society
Lloyd Mitchell
Skelton
Mohammedan
Don Slocomb
India
John Hays
Clara Thomas
Ruth Henderson
Leach
Winnie Henderson
Beulah Collier
T. G. Ditto
Gause
Robert E. Smith
W. E. Ely
Guy Tidwell
J. P. Kink
Rockdale
C. H. Sherrar
Leonard Isacs
Rock
Burke
Thorndale
Roark
Butts
E. Mosley
Bro. Burke
San Gabriel
Henry Henderson
Burlington
Mr. Landers
San Marcos Norami Figure Visits Cameron Guests
Miss Mary Stewart Butler of the San Marcos Norami musical department spent Monday in Cameron as a guest of Mrs. R. L. Batte and Miss Mae Marshall. C. N. Green & Bros remark on never overstocking eggs.
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Mary Stewart Butler
Musical Department of
San Marcos
Norami
Cameron
R. L. Batte
Mae Marshall
Col Ike Looney Returns from Thirty Seventh Legislature
Milam county representative Col Ike Looney has returned to Cameron after the regular session ended March 11. He served on several key committees including Agriculture and Federal Relations and worked to aid farmers while opposing unnecessary appropriations. He plans to publish his acts and policies regarding pending and passed legislation.
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Ike Looney
Milam County
Cameron
Colonel Looney
Looney
Confesses to Theft But Refuses to Give Name
A young man held in Milam county jail awaits grand jury action after confessing to a late week robbery of a Milano store. He was arrested about a mile from Cameron by the sheriff s department on suspicion after offering stolen goods to railroad workers for sale. He refused to identify himself. Police found fountain pens safety razors kodaks and watches in his possession. Garden plows hoes rakes forks and C N Green and Bros were mentioned in connection to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milano
Milam County
Cameron
Sheriff’s Department
Cervenka and Poncik Wed in Temple Catholic Church
Rudolph Cervenka of Cameron and Miss Marie Poncik wed in Temple March 15 1921. After a visit with the groom’s mother they will reside in Cameron. The Herald extends best wishes for their happiness and success. Field and garden seed available from C N Green & Bros.
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Rudolph Cervenka
Cameron
Marie Poncik
Temple
San Gabriel
Cervenka
Herald
C. N. Green & Bros
Milam Farmers Protest Cattle Dipping in Rockdale
Two hundred forty Milam county farmers from Rockdale protested the dipping of their cattle. D B Hollowell announced signatures at a city hall meeting held Saturday March 12 1921 and forwarded the list to Commissioner O K Phillips amid county eradication funds approval.
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Milam County
Rockdale
O. K. Phillips
D. 8. Hollowell
Hollowell
Cameron Schools announce Milam County Track Meet events
Superintendent L H Kidd outlines the April 1 field day with junior and senior track events. Junior races include 50 and 100 yard dashes and relays, while seniors compete in hurdles, distances, relay, pole vault and shot put. Also notes spelling requirements by grade.
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L. H. Kidd
Cameron
Milam County
Sihcerely
Defense loses bid to send Smith case to jury without plea
Ardmore Oklahoma March. Late today the defense failed to force an immediate jury trial in the Smith case. Prosecutor Brown finished his argument before six o clock. Defense attorney McLean offered to waive its argument and let Brown handle opening and closing. Objection by Attorney General Freeling was sustained.
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Smith
Ardmore
Okla
Brown
McLean
Freeling
Revival Services At Presbyterian Church Draw Strong Attendance
The Presbyterian Church hosts revival this week led by Rev. T. W. Currie. Evening services begin at 7 45 and Sunday afternoon at 3. The afternoon talks focus on the Book of Matthew. A Friday 5 30 youth conference with a light luncheon is planned.
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Presbyterian Church
T. W. Currie
Sof Austin
Currie
Getting the Most Out of Retailing lecture in Cameron
The Commercial Club of Cameron brings W. H. Farley to District Court Room on March 17 at 8 pm for a practical lecture with moving pictures. Topics include retail failures causes, store organization, newspaper advertising, window displays, clerks, salesmanship, and system. Admission is free.
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Commercial Club of
Cameron
District Court Room
W. H. Farley
Farley
Dallas Couple Visits Sister in City
Mr and Mrs Dwight McArmady of Dallas motored from Dallas last week and spent the day with his sister Mrs R L Batte Sr.
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Dwight McArmady
Dallas
R. L. Batte
War Finance Board approves export financing for cotton to Germany
Washington reports the War Finance Corporation approved an advance to two American banks to help finance exporting about 15 000 bales of cotton to Germany and Czecho Slovakia. The advance amount is undetermined and described as financing not a loan to Germany. Managing Director McLean said most cotton would not go to Germany and that the policy change signals support for exports with adequate security.
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Washington
Germany
Czecho-Slovakia
Fnance Corporation
Treasury
Houston
War Finance Corporation
McLean
Corporation
Cameron Banks Show Strong Deposits Amid Prosperity
Bank deposits in Cameron reach 1,668,799.52 dollars across three local banks signaling solid prospects for Milam county. Business activity resumes after cotton price drops with no buyer strikes, farmers planting anew crop, and merchants confident in a robust year ahead.
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Cameron
Milam County
Ood
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U. S
Form Company
Cameron Tire Store
Baptist
OF County Association
Col
C.N. Green & Bros
Poncik
Uwe
Phillips
Johnson
Ubber Garden Hose
Cameron Club
Green Wire
Green Bros
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