Cameron Commercial Club Forms Expanded Committees
The Cameron Commercial Club held its first post formation meeting in the district court room with strong interest. Members approved a drafted constitution and by laws adding a new committee, naming 22 board affiliates, and pledging to recruit 500 members. A slate of six month officers and several special committees including war finance were appointed with named chairmen and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Commercial Club
District Court Room
Board of Directors
W.G. Gillis
Cameron
Cameron Commercial Commercial Club
W. W. Chambers
Monta Thomas
J. T. Parma
Wm. Cobb
S. A. Cottle
T. N. Herring
J. Garrison
G. L. Arriett
C. A. Sprott
Jeff D. Cammer
W. B. Skelton
W. C. Triggs
U.S. Hearreal
Jeff T. Kemp
S. M. Burns
W. F. Paden
J. C. Joseph
E. A. Flinn
B. P. Atkinson
Sam Law
Wm. Rogers
Good Roads
George Graves
Jim Coleman
J. D. Dobbin
F. ©. Fahrendorf
A.S. Epperson
J. D. Hefley
T.B. Wooten
Frank Lesovsky
H. H. Hefley
A. H. Baskin
R. H. Melntosa
J. P. Werner
Gooch Couple Visit City on Battery Station Plans
Mr and Mrs R B Gooch of Taylor spent three days in the city early this week. Mr Gooch attended to business for the opening of a Willard Battery Station in partnership with the Little River Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Gooch
Taylor
City
Mr. Gooch
Willard Battery
Little River
Four Die in Crash Near Hoyt Crossing at Night
A Ford carrying Mrs. Ernest Moore and family collided with a Santa Fe engine at the Joe Ethridge crossing near Hoyt, killing Mrs. Moore and three children instantly. The surviving adults suffered injuries. the train crew rushed to obtain medical aid as authorities investigate the deadly wreck.
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Ernest Moore
Ernest Jr
Marion J. Whiteaker
Pearl Whiteaker
E. A. Whiteaker
Hoyt
Joe Ethridge
Santa Fe
Milano
I. and G. N. Railway
Temple
Cameron
Green Undertaking Establishment
Railroad Hospital
M. C. Sapp
A. S. Epperson
Moore
Maxie Calloway
W. F. Beard
Girls Missionary Society elects officers and delegates
The Presbyterian church Girls Missionary Society met Monday afternoon with a large attendance and an interesting program on Mexico. Next Monday they will elect new officers and delegates to the Presbyterial which meets this year in Belton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Mexico
Belton
Will Marak Resigns from C N Green & Bros to Attend School in Dallas
Will Marak resigns after several years with C N Green & Bros and will leave at month start to attend school in Dallas. The move ends his tenure with the firm and shifts his plans toward education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Marak
C. N. Green & Bros
Dallas
Sedberry Family to Move into Gillis House in Cameron
Mr and Mrs J M Sedberry and Jim Jr of Waco return to Cameron this week to occupy the house recently vacated by Mr and Mrs W G Gillis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Sedberry
Jim Jr
Waco
Cameron
W. G. Gillis
Battery Station to Be Installed in Cameron
Cameron plans a new battery service with Mr. W. G. Erck bringing in a graduate expert to open a shop. The business will charge batteries, perform repairs, and sell new and service batteries with on hand replacements to avoid car downtime. Local motorists in Milam county welcome the improvement and more details will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
W.G. Erck
Milam County
Young Women's Business League Meeting in Cameron
The Young Women's Business League met Tuesday night at 8 in Milam County Abstract offices with large attendance and seven new members. Miss Myrtle Caldwell presided, Miss Je rusha Rogers was secretary, and dues totaling 9.25 were paid. Committees discussed raising funds for War Saving Stamps and organizing new clubs. Miss Marie Gandy reported on the W S S convention in Houston and urged cooperation. The session ended with music and adjournment to April's first Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Business League
Milam County
Myrtle Caldwell
Jerusha Rogers
Treasury
Marie Gandy
Houston
Cameron Club
Victrola
J. H. B. Club Opens Social With Austin Guests
The J. H. B. Club held its opening social Friday night at the club rooms. Out-of-town guests included Miss Williams and Miss Florence Gill of Austin. Chaperones were Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Epperson and Mr. and Mrs. Mack Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. B. Club
Misses Williams
Florence Gill
Austin
A. S. Epperson
Mack Harvey
Desertion and sacrifice amid No Man's Land rhetoric
A wartime appeal laments a profiteer seen as consciousless while soldiers risk their lives over the top to save the nation and defend a free country. The speaker emphasizes blood shed on No Man's Land and urges duty.
Food a Great Factor in Winning War Says Colby
Everett Colby of New York cites France’s war hardship and hunger as a decisive force. He quotes Clemenceau’s message urging American resolve to keep the line, noting 1.8 million French died and 1.7 million disabled while 3 million will hold until the U S army arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Colby
New York City
Houston
America
Monsieur Clemenceau
Mr. Colby
France
Monsieur Clemenceaue
United States
Russia
Colby
Italy
Roddy Brothers to Move Store from Cameron to Temple
This week the Roddy Brothers announced plans to relocate their Cameron store to Temple. The long established business will leave Cameron, representing a distinct loss to local commerce though no formal statement on the move has been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roddy Brothers
Cameron
Temple
Y W B L Presents Monthly Dixie Lineup From Dallas
The Y W B L has booked five high class attractions from the Dixie Liecum Bureau of Dallas to perform monthly for five consecutive months. The program includes Maude Stevens Co trio Ralph Parlett Castelluccis Neapolitans Italian Band Schubert Sextette and Nevin Musical Club with later elaboration of each act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Liecum Bureau
Dallas
Maude Stevens Co
Ralph Parlett
Castelluccis Neapolitans
Schubert Sextette
Nevin Musical Club
Phillipses Visit After House Fire for Furniture
Mr and Mrs O K Phillips of Rockdale visited Tuesday to buy furniture after losing their household goods in a recent home fire.
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O. K. Phillips
Rockdale
Patriots Do Their Part Merchants Close Early To Aid War Effort
A petition circulated early this week urges city merchants to close shops at 6 p.m. except Saturdays from April 1 to July 31 to give workers time to cultivate gardens and support feeding the government. Signatories include Tyson-Davis Co and Cameron-area firms and suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
The
Herald
Rountree
Cameron Herald
Lee Rountree
Lee
Germany
United States
Rome
Norfolk
Federal Food Administration
Tyson-Davis Co
Fr. J. Beckerman
B. J. Baskin & Sons
Cheeves Bros
Duke & Ayres
Henne & Meyer Co
Day of Fun for Cameron Kiddies with Entertainer Lineup
A big day for Cameron children with Buster Brown performing in the afternoon outside Triggs Dry Goods and Fatty Arbuckle appearing at the Wonderland Theatre. The program promises a continuous round of entertainment for the youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Buster Brown
Triggs Dry Goods Company
Wonderland Theatre
Fatty Arbuckle
Grand Parade Planned in Cameron on March 30
The Committee on sale of War and Thrift Stamps arranges a Grand Parade in Cameron at 2:00 PM on Saturday March 30. Neighbors invited to join with decorated floats and automobiles led by Uncle Sam and Joan of Arc. Speeches by local orators invite everyone to attend and enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Uncle Sam
Joan of Arc
Local Brother of Cameron County Clerk Promoted in Air Service
L. W. Kemp brother of County Clerk Jeff T. Kemp has joined the aviation corps from Texas Company Houston. He recently became a lieutenant and is stationed in Atlanta Georgia. Cameron friends will be glad to hear of his promotion.
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L. W. Kemp
Jeff T. Kemp
Aviation Corps
Texas Company
Houston
Atlanta
Cameron
McCall and Clement Take Sunday Drive to Roglers
Messrs. Dougald McCall and George Clement motored to Roglers Sunday and spent the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Dougald McCall
George Clement
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee J. Rountree
Girls’ Missionary Society
Max Collins
Jim Neiast
Geo
T. Moore
J. D. Morton
Law-Sprinkle Merc. Co
Cameron Furniture Co
J. D. Dobbins
L. Cohen
Lindsey Grocery
Sanger Joseph Co
Mondrik Bros
A. J. Matocha
J. P. Werner & Co
T. A. Howell
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