Cameron Eyes Air Field Opportunity Sparks Unity Call
A Cameron editorial urges unity and active effort to secure a defense act air field for pilot training. It highlights industrial hope, wartime aviation growth, and local fundraising as steps toward prosperity, plus a Red Cross cargo voyage symbolizing Franco American sympathy.
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Red Cross
Cold Harbor
Marseille
Richard Allen
American Red Cross
France
Jean Barraud
America
Cameron Is Meet Winner
Official returns from the Interscholastic League Meet in Cameron list top finishers in track and field. Krause of Rockdale won the 120 yard high hurdles and the 100 yard dash. Stiles of Thorndale took 100 yards and 440 yard relay honors for Thorndale, with Cameron team members placing in several events.
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Cameron
Krause
Rockdale
Landies
Massengale
Stiles
Thorndale
Ward
Cameron Eyes World War II Air Field Plan
A Houston visit by a Cameron business committee seeks government lands for a new air field to train about 500 pilots annually. A 500 acre site five miles from Cameron, barracks and hangars estimated at 250000 dollars, plus 75 permanent workers, and a 10 year contract are anticipated, with Cameron handling finances.
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Chamber of Commerce
Charles C. Smith
Houston
Cameron
W. F. Paden
Leland Green, Sr
P. W. Davis
John Henderson
Herald
Randolph Field
Negro Confesses Burglaries Here
Fred Woods, a black man, was arrested by City Marshal Gene Smith at 6 a m on Wednesday and confessed to robbing the Mendrck grocery. He also admitted to a February 11 theft at the same store taking $25, and fled the scene when officers arrived while working with the cash register.
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Fred Woods
Gene Smith
Mendrck
Consulates Face Mass Return Amid Rising War Fears
Germany moves to recall its consular staff from the United States signaling possible war. Berlin cites precaution. observers expect Germany to lose transport means for officials, possibly sailing via the Far East. London endures heavy bombing as Turkey plans to join Britain. Vatican dispatch hints at Italy negotiating exit from the war to avert disaster.
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United States
Nazi Germany
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Washington
Britain
Roosevelt
Far East
Martin Dies
America
Turkey
Great Britain
Vatican
Pope Pious
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Mussolini
Molene Tractors Announced for Milam Farmers
W. P. Matyastik announces the agency for Molene tractors in Milam County. He says Molene is a pioneer in American farm machinery and well known to local farmers. He expects the tractors to provide maximum service on county farms. He also markets a chicken feed named Big Chief from the Matyastik Mill in Cameron.
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W. P. Matyastik
Molene Tractors
Molene
America
Matyastik
Cameron Council Approves 20000 Paving Plan and W P A Request
The city seeks 52000 from the Works Progress Administration for street paving, with Cameron contributing 18000 cash and concessions. Mayor Smith presented the plan to the Aldermen, who unanimously approved. The project aims to repave the business district using asphalt, lowering the street crown, and could allow laying 80 additional blocks by reusing asphalt. The proposal promises a net saving of 9000 and overall cost of 9000, aiming to elevate Cameron’s paving status among Texas cities.
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Cameron
Works Progress Administration
Chas. C., Smith
Texas
St Monica’s Church closes mission with papal blessing
The St Monica’s Catholic Church completed a successful mission led by Rev. James H Dress of Okmulgee Oklahoma. Thousands attended daily services and the Blessed Virgin Mary themed evenings featured students from St Anthony’s school. Father Dress will now move to Hattiesburg Mississippi to start another mission while parish thanks Father Geo J Duda for arranging the return engagement.
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St. Monica’s Catholic Church
James H. Dress
Okmulgee
Okla
Dress
St. Anthony's School
John David Matula
Beatrice Michalka
Father Dreis
Virgin Mary
Dreis
Father Dries
St. Louis
Hattiesburg
Miss
Sacred Heart Church
Biloxo
St. Monica’s
Father Geo. J. Duda
Father
Committees Seek Air Field Site Options
The Committee on the air field met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Reports on surveys to find sites were heard. Options will be taken and the quickest possible time is best. Until plans mature no official information will be released. Funds to take these options are being raised.
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Chamber of Commerce
Stamp Deal to Buy Food Staples Through Local Merchants
Milam County officials and Cameron leaders move toward a government stamp system for relief goods. Stamps will replace free distributions, with purchases made from local merchants for direct relief, pension recipients, and workers on government projects. City hall to host stamp program offices after about 150 merchants attended a recent Cameron meeting.
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Commissioners’ Court
City of
Cameron
Cameron State Bank
Camp
Milam County
Last Day To Register Cars Urged As Rush Looms
The April 1 deadline for car registration looms with only 519 plates sold. License plates became available February 15 and Tax Collector W A Bonds office fears congestion if people wait. Officials urge early registration to avoid last minute rush as plates feature orange figures on black.
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W. A. Bonds
Three Young Men Leave Cameron for United States Army
Three volunteers from Local Board No 2 depart Cameron for Fort Sam Houston aboard the Santa Fe railroad. William Craig Wallace city attorney Augustus Evans Jr optometrist and Rufus Perales Marin of near Tracy leave amid blessings and well wishes from local board members and friends. Milam county will miss these patriots who answer America's call in the crisis.
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William Craig Wallace
Augustus Evans, Jr
Rufus Perales Marin
Tracy
Cameron
Santa Fe
Fort Sam Houston
Draft Board
Milam County
America
Local visitors tour Temple Tuesday night
Miss Hope LaNell Tyler of Rogers, Miss Janie Burkeen of Cameron and Jimmie Sullivan of Waco visited in Temple Tuesday night.
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Hope LaNell Tyler
Rogers
Janie Burkeen
Cameron
Jimmie Sullivan
Waco
Temple
Cameron Chamber pushed for air field site in town
Cameron business leaders and the Chamber of Commerce advanced plans for a proposed air field near the city. A noon Rotary Club briefing showed detailed plans and a three committee drive to locate a suitable site within miles of Cameron, with Mayor Charles C Smith and city leaders supporting fast action.
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Chamber of Commerce
Army Engineers
Charles C. Smith
Cameron
Houston
United State Army
Crump and Burke Seek Re election to Cameron School Board
Dr T E Crump and Ray Burke announce their intention to run again for Cameron School Board trustees in the April 5 election. They emphasize harmony on the board and their commitment to the Cameron school system, noting the non salaried, demanding nature of the role and asking for votes and support.
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T. EE. Crump
Ray Burke
T. EB. Crump
Cameron School Board
Cameron
Messrs
Burke
Crump
A E Schiller Opens Full Texaco Service in Cameron
A E Schiller, longtime Cameron service station pioneer, now operates a Texaco station across from the Bigbee house. He offers complete Texaco service with tires and batteries and launches a month long advertising campaign in the Herald.
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A. E. Schiller
Texaco
Bigbee House
Mr. Schiller
Cameron
Schiller
the Herald
Sturgis Nebbins Accepts Lineman Post with Southwestern Bell
Sturgis Nebbins has accepted a lineman position with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in San Antonio. Nebbins will relocate to join the utility’s Texas operations. The move expands SBTC’s field workforce in the San Antonio area.
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Sturgis Nebbins
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
San Antonio
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