Frank Cook for Co Superintendent
Frank Cook, Buckholts district superintendent for five years and county teacher for nine, seeks the Democratic nomination for County Superintendent of Public Instruction. Born in Lee county, 36, married with three children, he touts rural experience, UT training, and success at Buckholts including home economics, industrial training, and standardized status among Texas schools. He plans an active campaign and seeks public support.
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Frank Cook
Buckholts
Cook
Lee County
Mr. Cook
University of Texas
Buckholts School
Texas
Mechanics in Tyler face Sunday work ban arrests
Tyler city courts summon mechanics who labored on Sundays in local garages amid a city ordinance forbidding work that could be done on other days. Officers say enforcement will continue, raising questions about religious observance and public duties.
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Tyler
Cameron Sees Surge in Home Building and New Contracts
Cameron reports fifteen or more new homes under construction or contracted as builders push ahead after a stalled period in 1925. Money is flowing into construction, signaling a strong rebound in housing across the city.
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Cameron
Rockdale Wins County Meet with Lead in Track and Power of Cameron Tops
The Rockdale interscholastic meet held March 16 17 in Rockdale saw Rockdale win eight first places and Cameron six. Power of Cameron led with 19 points, Daniels of Rockdale had 17.5, and Pickens of Rockdale scored 16 in Class A and B events. Rockdale led in literary class as well despite wintery weather that brought snow sleet and a stiff norther. Twenty eight schools attended at Rockdale High School auditorium with crowds filling the seating.
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Rockdale
Cameron
Power of Cameron
Daniels
Thorndale
Sharpe
Flamilton Chapel
Branchville
Gause
San Gabriel
Pleasant Hill
Power of
Pickens
Milam County
Rockdale High School
Vic Miller Returns for Match with Finn
Vic Miller of Pawhuska known as the Pawhuska Octopus will meet Henry Karhunsaari in a championship wrestling clash on Tuesday night March 27. The finish match is best two of three falls. Miller, back in Marlin Thursday, previously lost to the Finn in a rough bout that spilled from the ring.
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Vic Miler
Pawhuska Octopus
Henry Karhunsaari
Miller
Marlin
Legion Post
the Finn
W. F E. Lamb
Baylor Choral Club Here Friday Night
Baylor College Choral Club will sing in concert Friday March 25 at eight o clock in Yee High School auditorium. Directed by Arthur Gaguy Cote with Marian James Alvin as soprano soloist Elsie Borden Galveston at the piano and readers Avis Calvin Graham and Mary South Summers Nacogdoches. The Cameron audience is assured of a fine program you can not afford to miss.
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Baylor College Choral Club
Yee High School
Arthur Gaguy-Cote
Department of Police
Baylor College
Marian James
Alvin
Elsie Borden
Galveston
Avis Calvin
Graham
Mary South Summers
Nacogdoches
Cameron
Paving Contract Up For Consideration By City Council
Friday night the city council will consider signing the paving contract with Brown and Root. Judge Dave Wilcox of Georgetown will discuss the matter with the council. Construction should begin in a few days as the gravel base is to be laid well in advance of the topping.
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Brown and Root
Dave Wilcox
Georgetown
St Monicas Church to Light First Time in Cameron
Illumina St Monica s church Cameron plans first lighting next Sunday March 25 at 8 00 pm with a sacred concert speaking and songs No admission charged parish seeks funds via a free will plate Palm Sunday services planned first readings and a program featuring Pioneer Band W W Chambers Allen McDonald Reed Quartette and Children of Parish with Rev Geo Apel delivering remarks
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St. Monica’s Church
Cameron
Prohibition debate sparks party rift in Dallas meeting
A Dallas gathering of Dry Constitutional Democrats attacks the Eighteenth Amendment and prohibition politics. The group criticizes Cullen F. Thomas and praises Governor Smith and Governor Ritchie while urging a focus on anti corruption and electing Smith, Reed, or Ritchie to steer the Democratic party.
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Constitutional Democrats
Dallas
Cullen F. Thomas
al Smith
Cullen Thomas
Governor Smith
New York State
Thomas
Smith
Ritchie
James A. Reed
Reed
Tom Love
Democratic Party
Prohibition
Pioneer To Observe List Birthday And 60th Wedding Date
A. M. Vandivere of Maysfield will celebrate his 81st birthday and his 60th wedding anniversary in March. Mrs. Vandivere is 80. They have lived 60 years of marriage. Dr. Fontaine of Jones Prairie confirmed the details for Cameron Herald.
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A. M. Vandivere
Maysfield
Cameron Herald
Vandivere
Fontaine
Jones Prairie
Dramatic Club to Stage Three One-Act Plays
The Yoe High Dramatic Club will present Advertising for a Husband The Best Man and Who's to Win Him on Tuesday evening March 27 at 8 15. Admission is 25 cents for the program.
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Yoe High Dramatic Club
Miss Grace Conn Of Dallas Visits At B Y P U Convention
Miss Grace Conn of Dallas was the guest of Miss Winnie Henderson during the B Y P U and Sunday School convention attended by both.
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Grace Conn Cof Dallas
Winnie Henderson
Pruett Seeks Milam County Sheriff Nomination
Milam County resident and Rockdale businessman J T Pruett announces his candidacy for sheriff. He stresses independence from cliques, Dem Party loyalty, Baptist faith, and a platform of impartial law enforcement and strong financial return. He plans a countywide canvass ahead of the July 28 Democratic primary.
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J. T. Pruett
Milam County
Mr. Pruett
Rockdale
Pruett
Milto County
Democratic Party
The
Baptist Church
Legion Plans For Light Card Here
Prospects rise for the inaugur ation of the spring and summer fighting program by the American Legion Athletic Club here on April. The main event features a ten round welterweight bout between Bobby Jackson of Fort Sam Houston San Antonio and Dotc Stallard or Kid Maco of Waco. Two ten round preliminaries precede the main event making twenty rounds total for an admission of 1.65 ringside and 1.10 general. Negotiations continue to bring the fighters here for the opening card.
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The
American Legion Athletic Club
Bobby Jackson
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Dotc Stallard
Kid Maco
Wace
Batte Gift Lets Cameron Church Move Presbyterian Church
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Batte Sr gift the old Presbyterian church building to the Church of Christ in Cameron Texas. The church will relocate the structure to a lot one block north and use it for worship with thanks expressed by Chas C Smith and church members.
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Church OF Christ
Lot
Cameron
R. L. Batte
Presbyterian Church
Ki. Batte
Leila Batte
Texas
Old Presbyterian Church
E Brogdon Helps Southwestern Grow in Cameron
E Brogdon, agent for nine years in Cameron for Southwestern Life Insurance Company of Dallas, has adopted a service oriented policy for policy holders. His work has aided Southwestern growth in Milam County with a page advertisement promising continued commitment.
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S. E. Brogdon
Cameron
Southwestern Life Insurance Compay
Dallas
Texio
Milam County
Southwestern Life
Colquitt Faces Shifting Support Over Al Smith Complaint
The article recalls Colquitt’s loyal county base during his railroad commissioner bid and governor campaigns while noting his strong opposition to Al Smith. It predicts political trouble if Smith is nominated and mocks Colquitt’s evolving stance and potential voter reaction.
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Colquitt
al Smith
Smith
United States Senate
Jacob
Esau
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Finn
Pawhuska
Karhunsaari
Baylor Choral Club
Illumina
Geo. Apel
Ss. Sacred Marchh
Pioneer Band
Monica
America
Republican Party
Yoe High Club
R. Pruett
Milam
Legion Plans
E. Brogdon
Southwestern
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