Cameron students named for county meet at Rockdale
Declamation contests at Yee High school determined county meet reps for Rockdale on March 21 22. Senior Girls Mary Jane Burnett Katherine Delahunty Grace Clinton. Senior Boys George T Moore. Junior Girls Patricia McGregor Bess Mangum Edna Merle Dierz. Junior Boys Giles Arriett Jr John Martin Roy Baskin. Numerous other events listed with names and alternates. Cameron tracks and field entrants also scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Yee High School
Rockdale
Mary Jane Burnett
Katherine Delahunty
Grace Clinton
George T. Moore
Patricia McGregor
Bess Mangum
Edna Merle Dierz
Giles Arriett Jr
John Martin
Roy Baskin
Cameron Schools
Spelling
Lillie Biskup
Sarah Looney
Giles Arriett
Lula Mae Depew
Margaret Fisher
Margaret Lessiker
Theresa Manning
Max McClaren
Catherine Made
Nancy Newton
Vilma Ondrej
Vivian Ondrej
Lupe Rodriguez
Wenonah Slaugh
Nona Weems
Tom White
Inez Williams
Ray Fannin
Allen Horstmann
Joe Newton
Alice 2Lander
Vell Tierstmann
Harvie Jean Caldwell
Gwayne Shipp
Hazel Owen
Frances McDermott
Ray Fanning
Catherine Mode
Carolyn Cheeves
Mildred Moore
Joy Lantrip
May Virginia Sutton
Roy Heath
Jack Head
Sidney Herndon
John Atkinson
Rebecca Graham
Ernest Collins
Wenonah Slaughter
Norv Weems
Patsy McGregor
Earh
Dorothy Matula
Mary Bun Joy Lantrip
Helen Hess
Vein’. Reese
Wynelle Kidd
Ruby Spro
Elfreida Hill
Myrtle Johnson
Ernest Sharpe
Billy Tyson
Rai» Koepf
Robert Phillips
Vernon Meyfield
Laddie Hrozek
Odell Cox
Carrol Green
Josep Miller
Frank Newton
Eldridge Ro
W. Gjedde
Trent Newton
William Slaughter
Gordon Chambers
Dalla Criswell
Harleigh Modesette
Claton Sapp
Elgy Hatch
Susie Mae Price
Myrtle Adams
Opal Worcester
Addie Mae Lunsford
Claire Nell Daugherty
Ne! Lewis
Brod Buys Lone Star Hotel and Leases to Fikes
E L Brod purchased the former Lone Star Hotel building once run by Mrs. Mattie Springer and leased it to J D Fikes who will operate a hotel. The property, damaged by fire in 1929 and idle since, is being remodeled and modernized. Cameron gains another hotel as the Bluebonnet Cafe was sold to Gene Smith and will reopen under Eugene Smith, closing the Newport Cafe after years of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Brod
Lone Star Hotel
Mattie Springer
J. D. Fikes
Cameron
Eugene Smith
Newport Cafe
Joiners Visit El Paso With Mrs Posey
Mr and Mrs F D Joiner visited in El Paso recently with Mrs Joiners father L Posey during a brief family gathering and sightseeing trip in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Joiner
el Paso
Mrs. Joiner
L. Posey
Attorney Jim Young to Open Governor Campaign in Dallas
Kaufman attorney and former Congressman Jim Young will launch his bid for governor with a Dallas radio speech. He urges a new tax plan taxing natural resources to relieve farmers and ease agricultural burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Young
Kaufman
Dallas
Mike H. Thomas to Speak at Cameron Church Banquet
Dallas educator Mike H. Thomas will speak at the Cameron men’s church banquet on March 28 at 7 30 PM in the First Methodist basement. About 400 men are expected as the event launches a pre Faster campaign to boost Sunday school attendance to 1800 by Easter Sunday, April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike H. Thomas
Dallas
Cameron
First Methodist
Community Brotherhood Banquet Planned at First Methodist
Dallas speaker Mike H. Thomas will headline the Community Brotherhood Banquet at First Methodist church in Cameron on Friday night March 28 at 7 30. The event supports the Sunday school drive with a program of local talent and remarks from religious and civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike H. Thomas
Dallas
Community Brotherhood
First Methodist
Cameron
Thomas
Christian Church
Africa
Masonic Lodge
Texas
Rowland
J. B. Hardigree
C. A. Lehmberg
Jack Lewis
Mike Thomas
E. S. Hutcherson
Hutcherson
W. G. Gillis
Big New Stock Goods At Green Brothers For Spring Trade
C N Green & Bros report a large shipment of new furniture floor coverings and house furnishings to boost spring trade Majestic Radios are selling fast with production schedules predicting record output This issue features a large Majestic radio advertisement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Brothers
C. N. Green & Bros
Green
Majestic
Majestic Radio
Cameron to Georgetown Highway Plans Launched
A Cameron good roads meeting on March 17 outlined plans for a new Cameron to Georgetown highway passing near Tracy, Sharpe, Lilac, Duncan, San Gabriel and Granger. An executive committee and secretary were named to organize, survey preliminary routes, and push for State Highway Commission designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Georgetown
Tracy
Sharpe
Lilac
Duncan
San Gabriel
Granger
First Methodist Church
Milam
Williamson
A. B. Smith
Geo. T Graves
Marvin Charles
IF. W. Worley
Chester Cox
Friendship
Charlie Hickman
Liberty Hill
T. B. Sullivan
Albert Rinn
Harry Clark
R. W. Graves
Robert Kerr
Cavilla
Parent Teachers Session Highlights Community Study Circles
Cameron parents heard Mrs. C J Sharborough of Austin outline three study circles for mothers of preschool and adolescent children. Miss Pinckney urged teachers to integrate study circle work into classrooms. An International Aluminum Co speaker will discuss Food Values and Dietetics at the high school auditorium on March 20 with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
C. J. Sharborough
Austin
Austin Ca
Sharborough
Cameron
Miss Pinckney
Bureau of Nutrition and Health Education, Extension Department
Texas University
Cameon
International Aluminum Co
Mrs Anna Kotrla 84 Buried in Oak Hill
Mrs Anna Kotrla 84 pioneer resident and widow of John Kotrla died March 14 1923 at Mrs Tom Maraks home on Cameron Route 3 She was born in 1846 and lived in this section much of her life Funeral services were held March 15 at 3 PM at the Lutheran church Granger with Rev Joe Barton officiating Interment Oak Hill Cemetery Green Brothers Cameron in charge Survived by relatives including Stecher brothers of Cameron grandsons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kotrla
John Kotrla
Tom Marak
Marak
Cameron Route 3
Presbyterian preacher Rev. George Summey to speak at church
Rev. George Summey D D of Austin Theological Seminary will preach at the Presbyterian church on Sunday morning and night. He is a faculty member at the seminary and a former moderator of the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Summey
D. D
Austin
Presbyterian Church
Summey
Austin Theological Seminary
General Assembly of the
Home Demonstration News Notes by Minnie Bartholomew
Home Demonstration notes summarize February receipts from 518 hens owned by four demonstrators. Hens average 14 eggs each, profit 18 cents per hen. Rug school activity covers 68 started rugs. Plans detail budgets and demonstrations across seven clubs emphasizing vegetables, canning, and year round gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Bartholomew
Miss Bartholomew
Mesdames
Luke Modesette
J. T. Elmore
Cecil Plate
Bel Charles
Cameron
Duncan Club
H. D
Clyde Hensley
Hairston seeks re election as county commissioner Precinct 8
Dick Hairston also known as M A Dick Hairston longtime county commissioner for Precinct 8 running for re election in the Democratic Primary on July 26. The Herald notes his prior record from Precinct 3 emphasizing road work even under adverse weather and his commitment to Democratic service and prudent county administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A
Dick) Hairston
Hairston
Prec
Hairon
James D. Harris 59 Buried at Marlow
Funeral services for James D. Harris were held at the Marlow church with Rev. E K Hutcherson officiating. Harris died Monday at 1 45 am at his home near Curry he was born January 18 1871 in Hartford County North Carolina and spent most of his life in Milam County He was married to Olie Walston in 1911 and left five children, his wife, his father L W Posey, four sisters and two brothers. Interment was in Marlow Cemetery Green Brothers had charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Harris
Marlow
Hutcherson
Mr. Harris
Curry
Hartford County
North Carolina
Texas
Milam County
Olie Walston
Thurston
Lawrence
Ruby
Julian
Olie
L. W. Posey
Mary Posey
Warren Smith
Cameron
Green Brothers
Marlow Cemetery
Churches Plan Revival Services Week Before Easter
The Methodist, Baptist and Christian churches plan revival meetings from April 13 to 20. Rev. Hyde will preach at the Christian church, while Rev. Hutcherson and Rev. Lehmberg conduct services at their churches. A soul winning study course begins March 24 at the Baptist church and invites all to attend, especially Sunday school teachers and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde
Christian Church
Hutcherson
Lehmberg
Baptist Church
Oakdale Considers Anti interference Ordinance
Oakdale council discusses passing an ordinance to curb radio interference from motors. An attachment to muffling motors is available as a proposed measure and the move to adopt the anti interference rule looms after this week’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Oakdale
Louisiana
Muffle Motors
Thatt Council
Farmers agree to cut cotton acreage in Cameron territory
Farmers in the Cameron trade area sign an agreement to reduce cotton acreage by 15 to 20 percent. Only one farmer refused, citing substantial corn planting. The list shows the signed reductions for dozens of growers, with most at 15 percent and several at 20 percent and 27 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Trade
R. P. Fisher
T. S. Henderson
George T Graves
P. S. Graves
A. H. Baskin
A. C. Freeman
Judd G. Davis
George Lock
E. J. McCall
F. P. Felschinsky
Chas. Algin
T. J. Cooper
Albert Rinn
S. W. Law
A. N. Green
E. J. Rienn
Paul C. Graves
Henry Graves
Will Davis
R. L. Batte
G. A. Pleatl
D. J. Williams
Sam Graham
R. K. Anderson
W. O. Triggs
J. L. Denson
T. J. Denson
W. O. Newton
Oxsheer Smith
Monta Thomas
FE. Vogelsang
R. G. Stidham
S. W. Cheeves
P. P. Hornch
Bob Davis
F. A. Marek
J. L. Hobson
Jos. Slavik
A. W. Buffington
C. M. Hightower
C. F. McCall
W. L. Emmons
W. H. Triges
Henry Shuffield
J. W. Hickman
W. M. Phipps
E. York
August Rondermann
R. J. H. Laffere
F. H. Graham
B. N. McBurnett
Cameron Fans Petition for Radio Broadcast of League Games
Baseball fans in Cameron Texas sign a petition to J Alvin Gardner president of the Texas League urging reconsideration of a ban on play by play radio reports for 1930 league games. They argue radio reports serve local communities and sustain interest in baseball across Texas and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
J. Alvin Gardner
Texas
Texas League
Texas Leaue
Beautify Cameron High School Grounds Effort Under Way
The Cameron Board of Education City Council and PTA collaborate to beautify the high school grounds. Shrubs, many donated by Mrs. J. W. Kemp in memory of her son J. B. Kemp, are planted. Much labor is being done by boy students.
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Board of Education of the
Cameron Schools
City Council
The
Parents Teacher Association
J. W. Kemp
J. B. Kemp
Yee High School
Olnis
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Yoe High School
Fikes
Ware
Williamson County
A. F. Mitchell
Oganization
Milam Counties
State Highway Commission
Oak Hill
Schiller’s Pharmacy
Hayte Club
J. H. Reese
Ben Arnold H D. Club
Independent Club
Dick Halrston
Wade
Co-Operative Movement
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