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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
1
Jack Lewis announces candidacy for the Milam County District Judge seat in the upcoming primary on July 27, 1940. His long history of public service and leadership warms local support across Milam County as he highlights citizenship and qualifications.
Stanley Swift announced Cameron Theatre will show Grapes of Wrath on April 14 and 15. The film, based on John Steinbeck, follows tenant farmers and trailer life linked to farm subsidies. Gone With the Wind will run April 17 for four days.
The Cameron Parent-Teachers Association met at Yee High School with E A Perrin introducing Professor R E Jackson of TSCW as speaker. After a social hour the business session elected 1940 41 state officers led by Mrs William Hefley as president and announced future committee chairs.
War news shows France weakened by Communist influence with peace seen as likely if Britain and France resolve public resentment. France's inner war council met on Saturday as Germany moves to seize Romanian production and threaten diversion of raw materials and food to the Reich.
A Farmers Meeting will be held at North Elm School Friday March 29 at 7 30 p m to explain the State Soil Conservation District Law All farmers in this and surrounding communities are urged to attend.
The Sharp shop NYA boys invite the Sharp PTA to an informal party honoring the NYA girls of Austin District No. 9 at 7:30 Wednesday evening March 27 in Roseland Hall Sharp. PTA president Mrs. EF A Hosch and shop supervisor Claud E Ziegler are noted organizers.
Markham and Son will formally open a new Cant er station on Saturday March 30 featuring Inrees gasoline and oils. Located on the ruins of the old station destroyed by fire the facility offers three driveways and can service three cars at once. Mr Markham offers special customer incentives during the day as he expects a large turnout for the launch of one of Central Texas most modern stations.
The city park swimming pool project employs 41 men with a size of 35 by 150 feet and depths from wading to 12 feet. Federal payments up to two weeks ago total $2,172.35, with the city and county providing $1,035 and WPA funding over $175 for materials. The pool will hold 200,000 gallons, use city water, and feature a modern filtering system and reserve funds for completion.
Guy Haynes, principal of Ada Henderson Grammar School, chairs the ticket sale committee for an art exhibit sponsored by the Cameron Parent Teachers Association the week of April 8 to 12. Faculty from the school serve on the committee.
A large hay barn and its contents on the R. L. Butte farm at Riverside burned at 7 pm Friday. Cameron Fire Department responded but water supply was insufficient, and the loss was total.
City of Cameron advances a 100000 paving plan led by Mayor Charles C. Smith. On April 6 the council will authorize warrants totaling 25000 as the start of the program. Officials praise Smith as the city’s top leader for progress and development while noting no tax increases are needed.
Cameron District of Community Natural Gas Company and manager J. R. Bush honored at a safety meeting. A plaque recognizing five years free of disabling accidents was presented, with Breeland and others presenting papers on leaks testing and appliance installation.
Funeral services for T. H. Freeman 76 of Latin were held at Rosebud Methodist church with Rev. T. H. Vaughn and Rev. John W. Goodwin officiating. Freeman, a pioneer merchant in Rosebud, had been with Freeman and Taylor for over 80 years, later moving to a Satin farm. Survivors include wife, son Roy Freeman of Rosebud, daughter Mrs. Bob Summers of Waco, six grandchildren, a sister Mrs. Annie Taylor, and numerous relatives and friends from Cameron Marlin Waco Yarrellton and other towns.
Cameron and Caldwell led resident project guests and NYA supervisors from Austin attended the Sharp Shop Boys event. About two hundred guests were served punch and cookies. Entertainment featured community dances and a grand march led by Mr. Voltin.
The Texas Relief Commission and the school district sponsor a lunch project run by Annie Kirk and two helpers to feed undernourished students. Meals come from federal commodity distribution, merchants, and local donors. 57 meals are served daily at an average cost of 12 cents per meal. Children are weighed regularly and have gained about 3.5 pounds since November 1, 1939.
A. A. Helms died March 20 at McCall's hospital in Rome Georgia at age 65 after a two year illness. He worked in the Texas State Prison system until December 1939, then spent holidays with friends at Ben Arnold before visiting Rockmart Georgia. Buried March 21 in Rockmart cemetery.
Louie Dunbar of the Farm Security Administration announced that the farm debt adjustment committee will meet on Thursday April 3 at 10 a.m. in the old Cameron grammar school. Farmers and creditors are invited. the committee will assist those unable to revise or liquidate debts.
Mayor Chas C. Smith proclaims March 31 to April 7 1940 as Texas Health Clean Up and Safety Week in Cameron with state agencies and local groups urged to participate. The notice calls on schools churches clubs newspapers and civic organizations to cooperate with city officials for maximum benefit.
The First Methodist Church youth group held a treasure hunt and a wiener roast at Wilson Ledbetter Park. Mrs. Lester Williams and Mrs. Jack DuBois supervised the roast while F C Cole and Guy Haynes organized the entertainment. Yee High School supervisor E A Perrin teaches the class.
Edward McAtee arrived in Cameron on Wednesday as a business visitor to meet local executives and inspect operations. He planned visits to multiple firms and medical facilities to discuss partnerships and potential investment opportunities.
Stanley Swift announces four day run of Gone With the Wind at Cameron Theatre starting April 17. advance seat selection and guaranteed seating to be sold. four hour show with slight admission rise. story follows the South after the Civil War centered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Yarrellton resident Jesse J. Barrett uncovered an ancient Spanish style bridle bit along the Frio River in Live Oak County. He donated the relic to the Herald Museum after keeping it at his home for years.
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