Extinct volcano wealth tied to rich mineral fields
A Washington gathering noted extinct volcanoes as sources of vast wealth including gold in Colorado Crooked Creek and San Juan mining districts, Arkansas diamond mines, and Gulf oil pools. The Cripple Creek district yielded about 375 million in gold since 1890, from crater ore after a 25 million year old eruption.
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Washington
Cripple Creek
Colorado
San Juan Mountains
Silveron
Arkansas
America
Texas
Gulf Costal Plain
Duke and Ayres Celebrates 25th Year With Big Sale
Duke and Ayres marks a quarter century in Cameron with a major sale of merchandise at deep discounts. Store manager Lester Hughes notes 41 Texas locations in the chain and highlights recent renovations including refinished facade sidewalks skylights and brighter interiors as patrons are invited to the anniversary event. The piece also notes upcoming postage stamp issues featuring twelve former presidents and other historic figures with new stamp denominations announced by Joe G. Matula of the local system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Joe G. Matula
Matula
Calvin Coolidge
Chester A. Arthur
Andrew Johnson
James Buchannan
Franklin Pierce
Millard Filmore
John Tyler
James K. Polk
William Henry Harrisson
Martin van Buren
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Martha Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Mr. Matula
Cameron
Duke & Ayres
Lester Hughes
Texas
Hughes
Gohmert's Store Celebrates 15th Anniversary in Cameron
Louis F. Gohmert marks fifteen years in Cameron business with thanks for a successful sale and strong public response. Local merchants and store employees Miss Clara Matula Miss Mary Richter and Miss Agnes Hebner join in the congratulations. The Gohmerts have three children Dorothy Louis Jr and Carolyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Gohmert
Cameron
Clara Matula
Mary Richter
Agnes Hebner
Gohmert
Dorothy Gohmert
State University
Louis Gohmert, Jr
Carolyn Gohmert
Roy Storrs Enters Race for County Treasurer
Roy Storrs a well known citizen and former businessman announces his candidacy for County Treasurer effective with the nominating primary on Saturday July 23 1938. Support from friends across the county is reported as pledges come in while he remains a farmer living in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Storrs
Storrs
Woodmen Circle To Stage 42 Party In Cameron
Woodmen Circle of Cameron will stage a 42 party on Friday night in the Odd Fellows Hall. The Circle Drill Team will perform and a small admission of 25 cents per couple will be charged. The party starts at 7 30 p m and the public is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Circle of
Cameron
Odd Fellows Hall
Penn Wolf Seeks Re election as Milam County Clerk
Milam County District Clerk Penn Wolf announces candidacy for re election ahead of the July 23 1938 nominating primary. Supporters praise his long service and impact in county government noting his lifelong Milam roots and broad local backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Wolf
Milam County
Green & Boedeker Launch Big Sale in All Departments
Green & Boedeker, leading merchants of 1938, appear with Herald readers in a major sale across foods hardware and furniture. The General Electric Refrigerator agency moves from Texas Power & Light Co. Leland Green Jr. arranges a top foods stock display as new goods are grouped and priced to move. sale runs through Monday March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green & Boedeker
Herald
General Electric Refrigerator Agency
Texas Power & Light Co
Leland Green, Jr
Security Board Authority Here Friday March 25th
Charles W. von Rosenberg assistant manager of the Austin office of the Social Security board will visit Friday March 25 to interview employers public officials and civic leaders about the Social Security Act. W F Paden of the Chamber of Commerce said the visit aims to explain the Austin office functions including assigning account numbers and servicing claims. He will discuss filing lump-sum payment claims and account number applications for employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. von Rosenberg
Austin
Social Security Board
W. F. Paden
Chamber of Commerce
Terrell Seeks Re-Election to Texas Railroad Commission
C V Terrell announces his candidacy for re election to the Texas Railroad Commission. He cites faithful service, training, and experience to handle duties over railroads trucks express gas utilities pipelines and oil and gas conservation. The notice signals continued public office leadership and a page 10 continuation reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Terrell
Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission of
Texas
Commonwealth
Art Exhibit by PTA Set for Yee High School
The Parent Teachers Association arranged an art exhibit in the Yee High School auditorium on Monday March 28. Hours are 3 30 to 5 p m and 7 30 to 8 30 p m. More than 150 paintings will be shown as the association aims to raise funds.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Yee High School
Milam County UIL Meet at Rockdale March 25
The Milam County University Interscholastic League meet resumes Friday in Rockdale with events across the day. Competitions include Playground Ball, Tennis, Extemporaneous Speech, Story Telling, Spelling, Declamation preliminaries, Ready Writers, and Music Memory in various rooms and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County University
Rockdale
Harvey Yee
Cameron
C. B. Sessions
Jno. Chaffin
Reat
Yarrellton
H. S
U. S
Hugo Horstmann
Marvin Petty
Milam County Votes 112000 Acre Cotton Quota Urged
Milam County farmers vote for a 112000 acre marketing quota with about 90 percent support. About 2894 ballots for and 825 against reflect intent while official figures await final approval. Under the program 40 acres cotton, 28 corn, 32 government lease per 100 tilled acres. Government payments and tax specifics outlined to encourage reduced planting.
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George Banzhaf
Bankhead
Parent-Teachers Meet Highlights at High School
The Parent-Teachers Association in ses sion heard Mr M B Stokes a Korean missionary in Cameron conducting a revival at the Methodist church. Students from Miss Anes Dusek’s room performed Sleeping Beauty and home making class girls staged a garment style show. 65 members and guests attended as officers and committees were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
M. B. Stokes
Cameron
Far East
Chas. M. Hicks
Anes Dusek
Miss Coble
Lola Drew
Ben Winfield
Grady Stidham
Association
E. G. Lowe
L. L. Blaylock
Misa Winnie Henderson
N. H. Melbert
Marlin
Melbert
J. Coy Williams
Methodist Church
Mid American Life to keep Cameron offices
The Mid American Life Insurance Company will keep its Cameron offices and offer a limited stock sale. Dr. W. R. Newton Jr. leads the company as it plans expansion to other states with strong local backing and approvals from the Texas Securities Commission and Insurance Department. Major J. C. Bates directs stock sales in Cameron amid strong chamber endorsement.
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Texas
Mid-American Life Insurance Company
W. R. Newton, Jr
Mid- American
Cameron
Texas Securities Commission
Insurance Department of Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Newton
J. C. Bates
Old Line
Ad Hall News Highlights A Weekend Visit and Victories
Mr W D Shepherd spent the weekend with his parents in Friendship. The Maysfield boys and girls volley ball teams visited Ad Hall and both squads won two of three games. Ed Janes Henry Stalmach Frank Sefcik and Dell Janes visited Joe Janes. Louise McDonald visited Ida Foster in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Shepherd
D. S. Shepherd
Friendship
Maysfield
Ad Hall
Ed Janes
Henry Stalmach
Frank Sefcik
Dell Janes
Joe Janes
Louise McDonald
Ida Foster
Cameron
Willie Dudik
Thrifty Bays County News Aids by B F Stewart
B F Stewart, noted Cameron food store owner, issues a message to readers during spring trade days. He reports stock levels above standard and large purchases allowing lower quotations for buyers, signaling continued progress for his store.
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B. F. Stewart
Cameron
Stewart
Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maxwell H. Nowak
Chicago
International News Service
Mr. Nowak
Woodmen Circle
Wolf
C. Vv. Terrell
Milam
GEIS
Indorsement
B.F. Stewart
Thrifty Bayers
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