Terrells’ rural success framed as anti communism tale
In East Texas Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Terrell built a prosperous farm life after early losses. They expanded to 150 acres, raised cattle and poultry, and turned income from milk, butter, wool, hay, and corn into profit. They credit the land, labor, and frugal care over government relief, arguing it illustrates democracy’s mobilization and opposing communism. The piece ends urging Red Cross garment donations to aid war-related displacement.
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America
W. R. Terrell
Clarksville
East Texas
Truck Load Bill Provisions Outline Enacted
The Legislature increases gross vehicle weight to 38 000 pounds and applies to regular truck lines with permits. Distributors with their own trucks are exempt. Inspections and arrests for overloads limited to highway patrols weight inspectors sheriffs and deputies. Registration costs 240 dollars plus 1 000 pounds per license unit. fee rate per 100 pounds.
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Herald
Grady Little
Pearl Beer
San Antonio Brewing Association
House
Senate
Railroad Commission
Justices of the Peace
Induction Orders Issued By Local Board For April 3
The local board lists 12 men to be inducted on April 3 including William Burnett Jr and William Mode plus Raymond Miller and others. Replacements for past exa m failures include Woodrow Gibson Theodore Cruz Estanislao Sanchez. Transfers to other boards cover Adan Cruz Robert Rackley Henry Baker. Next in order: Seth Wiese Emil Zalesky Herbert Reddechase Albert Helpert. Induction not ordered yet but ready if needed. War calls estimate 146000 per month with 1.5 million minimum total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bradley Burnett, Jr
William Gerald Mode
Joe Jerry Koslosky
Winfred Ray Russell
Raymond Rufus Miller
Woodrow Wilson Gibson
Theodore Contreras Cruz
Estanislao Sanchez
Adan Cruz
Robert Rackley
Henry Alex Baker
Seth Thomas Wiese
Emil Anton Zalesky
Herbert Fred Reddechasend
Albert Helpert
Falls County Meet Moves to Cameron for Muddy Field
The Falls County Interscholastic League convenes in Cameron on Friday and Saturday March 28 and 29 due to a muddy Rosbud field. Rosebud and all Falls County schools will attend the two day meet in Cameron after a notification from Superintendent Jones.
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Falls County
Cameron
Rosbud
Rosebud
Jones
Skilled Workmen in Cameron Urged to Register Now
The Texas State Employment Service Cameron office under R C Moody urges unemployed skilled workers to register for national defense jobs. Registration aims to inventory available manpower by April 15 and may lead to training programs for defense industries. No charge for registration.
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Texas State Employment Service
R. C. Moody
Cameron
Moody
Teva
L A Woods to Dedicate Ben Arnold School April 7
Dr L A Woods state superintendent will deliver the dedication address for Ben Arnold School on Monday night April 7. Tolbert Patterson deputy state superintendent C Miles of Rockdale C M Miles? Walter Cocke Jr architect of Waco and a NYA representative participate. Yee High School band of 65 pieces led by Francis Cox performs a 40 minute concert before the program with the NYA band from Waco. The old building was torn down and rebuilt by Milam County NYA boys supervised by J A Kyle of Rockdale.
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L. A. Woods
Ben Arnold
Tolbert Patterson
C. Miles
Rockdale
Walter Cocke, Jr
Waco
NYA
Yee
Francis Cox
Milam County
J. A. Kyle
Ben Arnold Wins County Meet Championship
Ben Arnold school topped rural entrants to win the county championship with 67 1 2 points. Highlights include Grady Coker 2nd in Boys Senior Declamation, Leila Mae Murff 2nd in Girls Senior Declamation, Bessie Mae Sweet 1st in Ready Writing, Joyce and Doris Miller tied 2nd in Spelling for Fourth and Fifth Grades, Murff and Sweet 1st in Spelling for 8th Grade and above, Murff 3rd in Extemporaneous Speaking, Choral Singing 1st, Junior Girls Playground Ball 2nd, and Boys Senior Track 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Arld
Grady Coker
Leila Mae Murff
Bessie Mae Sweet
Joyce
Doris Miller
Man Held for Livestock Thefts
Oscar Jones of Pleasant Hill near Thorndale is jailed in Milam County on charges of stealing a cow and a horse. He was arrested by Constable Connie Lawson as he tried to sell the cow in Lexington. the horse had already been sold. Jones is also wanted in Lee County for horse stealing and will be moved to await Grand Jury action in April.
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Oscar Jones
Pleasant Hill
Thorndale
Milam County
Connie Lawson
Jones
Lexington
Rufus Terry
Grayson County
Caryell County
Morrison
Lee County
Open House at CCC Camp Near Bartlett
Open house at the CCC camp near Bartlett is scheduled Sunday afternoon. Milam Bell and Williamson counties provide enlisted men. Citizens in Cameron are invited to attend to meet Milam County boys serving on conservation work. The camp may move to Milam County when its lease ends, and stays no longer than five years.
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CCC
Bartlett
Herald
Mary Green
Milam
Bell
Williamson
Cameron
Milam County
Progress On Cameron Air Field Delays Cleared
Cameron progress on securing an air field hinges on selecting land free of entanglements and in suitable location. Chamber of Commerce Manager Mr Paden and committee members led by P W Davis traveled to Austin to advocate for the project. Officials cannot share details while government and corporation requirements are being met.
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Cameron
Paden
Chamber of Commerce
Austin
P. W. Davis
Chamber of Comerce
Little Daily Expands to Five Milam County Towns
The Cameron Daily Herald adds Burlington and Ben Arnold to its circulation outside Cameron, with five Milam County communities now receiving the Little Daily. Subscriptions cover postage, and advertising patronage will drive copy numbers, while city-distribution cuts may occur to stay within budget.
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Milam County
Cameron Daily Herald
Burlington
Ben Arnold
Little Daily
Cameron
Buffalo Kennon Stricken By Illness At Age Three
Bennie Lee Buffalo Kennon son of Mr and Mrs Ben Kennon is critically ill at home with high fever from tonsillitis and complications. The Daily Herald notes the child’s illness and his ties to the newspaper team and city cafe mascot photo.
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Bennie Lee
Buffalo
Kennon
Daily Herald
Ben Kennon
Herald Force
City Cafe
Herald
Dates Set for Rand Parente Cooking School
Dates fixed for a cooking school sponsored by the Rand Parente Association. It will be held April 50 and May 1 2 at the Community Natural Gas Company building. J R Bush manager secured a lecturer from his company widely known nationwide. Band parents plan a record school. proceeds stay 100 percent in the local community with the Band Parents Association managing the funds.
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Rand Parente Association
Community Natural Gas Company
J. R. Bush
Manater
Band Parents Association
Knife attack at Bartek's Place leaves Seaton critically harmed
In a Bartek area assault, Seaton is hospitalized in critical condition after knife wounds from an incident around 10:45 p m Saturday. Robert Halpain was arrested by Constable Pete Harwell. Halpain fought with Seaton after leaving a beer parlor run by Red Anderson.
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Toy Seaton
Bartek
Robert Halpain
Pete Harwell
Halpain
Seaton
Red Anderson
Harwell
Clifford Swift
Old Time Song Service Planned at Lilac Baptist
An old time song service will be held at Lilac Baptist Church on Saturday night March 27. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Lilac Baptist Church
John P. Wimberley Transacts Business in Cameron
John P. Wimberley of Briary conducted business in Cameron on Wednesday.
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John P. Wimberley
Briary
Cameron
Jessie Eaton Arrested in Buckholts Pasture
Jessie Eaton was arrested by Sheriff Walter T. White in a pasture near Buckholts on Sunday. Charges filed in Justice Criswell's Court allege striking his wife. Eaton pleaded guilty and was fined after charges were filed by Constable E. Horstmann.
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Jessie Eaton
Walter T. White
Buckholts
Justice Criswell
Eaton
E. Horstmann
Episcopal Church Lenten Services Schedule
The church announces Morning Prayer and Sermons at 9 o clock on Sunday March 30. Lenten services are held Tuesdays at 5 30 p m and Fridays at 10 a m continuing through the season.
Business Visitor C R Travis of Gause In Cameron
C R Travis of Gause was a business visitor in Cameron on Wednesday. He met with local merchants and discussed potential trades and community matters.
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C. R. Travis of
Gause
Cameron
Ray Wiese Visits Cameron With Austin Friends
Ray Wiese of Austin spent a Sunday afternoon in Cameron visiting friends and relatives.
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Ray Wiese
Austin
Cameron
Yugoslavia Reclaims Independence As King Peter Takes Throne
Yugoslavia repudiates the Axis pact and a new government forms as King Peter II takes the throne. The move draws broad reactions with Roosevelt signaling possible aid under Lease-Lend and Britain pledging military support. Berlin warns of war while Russia hints at treaty reexaminations. The Balkan balance shifts as nations brace for conflict.
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Yugoslavia
Peter
Axis
Roosevelt
State Department
Washington
Petar
United States
Whley
Hitler
Mali
Grince
Yuroslavia
Germany
Vichy
Soviet
Russia
Arma
Great Britain
Axia
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Matusuoka
Japan
America
Sumner Welles
Iceland
Balkan
Turkey
Britain
Greece
Scouts Gather Old Auto Plates for Great Britain
Boy Scouts will collect old license plates from cars and trucks starting March 29. Charles Rutledge, Central Texas Scout Executive, says owners should leave plates at filling stations and garages for pickup and shipment to Britain. The effort supports war munitions production and Britain aid.
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Charles Rutledge
Central
Texas
Great Britain
Britain
H. V. Harlan of Branchville Among Cameron Visitors
H. V. Harlan of Branchville was counted among business visitors seen in Cameron on Monday, part of a local commerce routine.
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H. V. Harlan of
Branchville
Cameron
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J. B. White
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Rom Local
Mr. Paden
Rly Seaton
Attaga
Song Services
Episcopal Church
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