Local Cameron Trade Briefs Highlight Openings and Sales
M Mohler buys the former Johnnie's Place location, including a cold drink fountain and shoe shine parlor, with space rented for the cotton exchange. C N Green and Brothers push Majestic radio sales through the peak radio season. Max Collins opens a new building next door to Hubert Kef ley Motor Company on Houston Avenue, boosting his cleaning operation. John C. Young sells Texas tune and Light stock to Cameron investors with guaranteed dividends. New Ford cars surge at Hubert Hefley Motor Company after a recent building launch. Lyon Dry Goods installs airplane motor fans for cooling, with Mr. Lyon returning from San Antonio. E O Schiller begins an advertising push, featuring candy and May 12 Mothers Day packages from Palace of Sweets run by Walter F. Sharpe. Hy Rosenthal of Lippman Popular Store touts strong shoe sales and advertising impact. Judd G. Davis of Milam County Hardware reports best season, selling a car load of cultivators and arranging extra stock. George A Thames and Sons drugstore relocates to temporary quarters after 39 years in the old site. Dr D E Monroe owns the vacated lot and plans further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Collins
Hubert Kefley Motor Company
Houston Avenue
Collins
Mr. Collins
Mr. Cullins
John C. Young
Texas Tune and Light Company
Cameron Investors
Cameron
Young
George A. Thames and Sons Drug Store
Pace-Marshal Drug Company
Cameron Firms
D. E. Monroe
Chautauqua Opens With Six Day Cameron Program
The Chautauqua opens in Cameron with a six day lineup featuring plays Skid ding and What Anne Brought Home, a cymbalom recital by Elsie Patay and Vienna Cymbalom Symphony, male quartette Bell Ringers, and appearances by Jess Pugh and Ethel Salisbury Hanley. Afternoon and evening shows run 3:15 and 8:00 p.m. with no Sunday program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Anne
Elsie Patay
Vienna
Vienna Cymbalom Symphony. Address, William Rainey Bennett
Broadway
Jack Wood Bell Ringers
Jess Pugh
Ethel Salisbury Hanley
Juniors Take City Leadership In Chautauqua Regime
The Junior Citizens assume city control in Cameron with a Chautauqua convention to plan modern governance. Elections named Miss Lucile Duffy as Director and Harold Jackson as Mayor along with a slate for law and order health and town service. A downtown parade and weekend picnic track meet are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Cameron
John Martin
Lucile Duffy
Harold Jackson
Abbie Reese Harvey
Trent Newton
Billy Gillis
Woodrow Wilson
Nancy Newton
Helen Dierr
Invited Sermons Extended to Ousted Cameron Minister
Rev H G Kenney former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Cameron will preach at the First Congregational Church in Beaumont on Sunday May 5. He plans to stay in Beaumont and Houston for several days and return to Cameron to preach May 12 at the New Hefley Theatre. A Cameron Presbyterian delegation will attend the Beaumont service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Kenney
Beaumont
Lrst Presbyterian Church
Cameron
First Congregational Church
Boston
Unitarian Church
San Antonio
Kenney
Presbyterian Church
Houston
New Hefley Theatre
Congregational Church
Tombstones Planned for All Confederate Dead
Judge Jeff T. Kemp reports a U. S. law allows government headstones for unmarked Confederate graves. No appropriation exists yet, possibly a year before supply. Individuals may file applications now and verify veterans service. government headstone is white marble 39 by 12 by 4 inches inscribed with name rank and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff T. Kemp
Luther A. Johnson
Congress
U. S
Quartermaster General
Mr. Johnson
Washington, D. C
Recess for Chautauqua in Christian Revival
The Christian church Chautauqua revival is recessed until next Sunday after a week of services ending Monday night. Rev. L. O. Byerly presented a Stereopticon set for an educational show. Baptisms are planned Thursday at seven for new confessionals. The second period starts May 5 with eight days of campaigning continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
L. O. Byerly
Rockdale
Christ
First National Bank Wins Suit Against L. C. Estelle Here
The First National Bank of Cameron sued L. C. Estelle on a note. A jury verdict favored the bank and judgment foreclosed an attachment lien on specified property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
L. C. Estelle
First National Bank of Cameron
Election To Incorporate City Of Thorndale
A petition for Thorndale city incorporation led County Judge to order an election on May 16 at the J R Pettit building. W B Elliott was appointed manager of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Thorndale
J. R. Pettit
W. B. Elliott
Same
Wayside Inn Sold and Farewell Dance Planned
Wayside Inn at Cameron Texas, run by Elwood Cammer and Ed Balhorn, has been sold to W S Lamkin. A farewell dance featuring Babe Schindler on May 3 marks the final event under the old management. Lamkin plans to continue the park and expand tourist camp housing on adjacent land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayside Inn
Elwood Cammer
Ed Balhorn
W. S. Lamkin
Messrs
Cammer
Balhorn
Babe Schindler
Schulenburg
Wayside
Texas
Cameron
New Bridge
Lamkin
Lamkin Park
A. Jones Drills New Well on Roberson Tract near Minerva
W. A. Jones brought in a small producing well on the Mrs. W. A. Roberson tracts near Minerva. The nearby Manly tract yielded a dry well. The Roberson 126 acre tract hosts the new producer, an average output for the area, inspiring further shallow wells by the company on this and nearby tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Jones
W. A. Roberson
Minerva
Manly
Roberson
Cheese Plant Funds Up at Commercial Club Meeting
The American Milk Products cheese plant reported ample working capital from increased stock sales to stockholders. The Commercial Club discussed band funding, airport progress, road work, and honors for Cameron colored school at Prairie View, with plans for a new constitution and formal minutes distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Milk Products Company
Commercial Club
T. S. Henderson
J. B. White
Messrs
Lawrence and
Lenovsky
Henderson
Air Port
Cameron
Gause
Cobb
Cameron Colored School
Prairie View
Messrs. Cobb
Henderson and Young
Peyton
Beina
Mexican Benevolent Association Plans May 9 Celebration
The Mexican Benevolent Association of Cameron announces an anniversary celebration on May 9. Ralph Cardenas, a leading movement figure, issues the circular outlining the program. Visitors are expected for the meeting and a banquet will feature speeches from local citizens. The group has operated for years and enjoys strong Mexican community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexican Benevolent Association of
Cameron
Ralph Cardenas
Former resident visits friends in Cameron and Rosebud
Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Balhorn and daughter Connell visited Cameron on Monday while en route to New Mexico to visit friends. They reside in Jefferson City Missouri where he works for a major railroad. He once worked at the Palace of Sweets here and many friends were glad to see him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Balhorn
Connell
Cameron
New Mexico
Rosebud
Legislator Gates Visits Cameron During House Recess
Karnes county representative Gates spent several days in Cameron this week as a guest of Representative Sam Hefley during the house recess. Gates is a longtime member and active influence in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
Karnes County
Cameron
Sam Hefley
House of Representatives
House
Milk Products Plant To Reopen Under New Management
Milk Products Company will reopen its cheese plant within a short time under new management. The move follows a temporary closure caused by capital shortfalls and unprofitable production. Plans aim to secure a market and relaunch the plant on a more substantial basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Milk Products Company
First National Bank of LaGrange Closes
The First National Bank of La Grange closed its doors on April 29, ending its long run as one of Texas’ strongest banks. It had served Milam County citizens for about 20 years, and friends will regret the misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
la Grange
Cameron
Texas
Milam County
Billy Howell Named Hamilton Chief Police
The Hamilton Record reports the appointment of Billy Howell as clerk of the city and chief of police, with T. A. Howell noted in connection to the news. The Howell family hails from the Yegua community in Lee County and has many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Howell
Hamilton
T. A. Howell
Hamilton Record
Cameron
Howell
Yegua
Lee County
Texas
Hill Well Down 2000 Feet on Cedar Creek
The Hill wildcat near Milano has reached about 2000 feet with progress reported and operators pleased. Depth and future plans remain uncertain while the owning company holds a large acreage block in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek
Milano
Alvin Roberta visits Waco on Sunday afternoon
Alvin Roberta traveled to Waco on a Sunday afternoon, city activity noted by local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Roberta
Waco
Kenney Sermon Draws 300 at New Herley Theatre
More than three hundred people attended Rev H G Kenney's first sermon under independent auspices after his removal from the Cameron First Presbyterian church. He preached on the parable of the Good Samaritan and urged that true neighborliness opposes both selfish wealth and organized religion. He plans further Sunday services and a Beaumont sermon May 5 with possible San Antonio invitation, as supporters fund ongoing activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenney
Cameron
New Herley Theatre
H. G. Kenney
First Presbyterian Church
Jericho
Jerusalem
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth
Rev
First Congregational
Beaumont
San Antonio
Lions Entertained By Miss McDonald Tuesday
At a Tuesday Lions Club meeting in Cameron seventeen members attended. Miss Gene McDonald, superintendent of the Chautauqua, gave two readings A Newly Rich Lady's Shopping Tour of a Department Store and Hubby Joing the Masons. Guests Ben Reichert and Gus Evans also attended. President Cable announced a May visit by District Governor John Earhard of Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Gene McDonald
Chautauqua
Texas Lions
Cameron
Ben Reichert
Gus Evans
Arthur Adams Visits Waco Sunday
Arthur Adams traveled to Waco for a Sunday visit, engaging with local residents and exploring area sights during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Adams
Waco
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M. Mohler
Cotton Exchange
Mr. Mohler
C. N. Green and Brothers
Majestic Radio
C. N. Green
Green
Majestic
Ford
Hubert Hefley Motor Company
The
Lyon Dry Goods Company
Lyon
E. 0. Schiller
Schiller
Walter F. Sharpe
Palace of Sweets
Mr. Sharpe
Hy Rosenthal
Lippman
Rosenthal
Judd G. Davis
WY. A. Jones
Mexican Benevolent Association
Miss McDonald
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