Italy May Attack to Help Germany in Global War Drift
Reports say England and France have lost the war in Scandinavia as Neville Chamberlain admits Allied defeat in Norway. Italy gathers submarines near Sicily and may enter the war with Germany, while Mussolini’s paper signals alliance action.
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Italy
Germany
Scandinavia
Nevile Chamberlain
House of Commons
Norway
Adolph Hitler
Chaberlain
Munich
Chamberlain
Trondheim
Isle of Sicilly
Suez
Dardenelles
Washington
Roosevelt
Hull
Benito Mussolini
Mediterranean
Spain
Franco
Gibraltar
Suez Canal
Isles
Skaggerak
Kattergat
Turkey
Near East
Albania
Jugoslav
Balkans
Black Sea
London
Winston Churchill
Census for Cameron Complete Enumerators Seek Co operation
Completion of the 1940 census in Cameron was announced by Miss Katherine Hefley who urged citizens to cooperate. Those not yet enumerated should contact Miss Mary Burns Mrs H G Cooper or Miss Katherine Hefley to ensure a complete count.
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Cameron
Katherine Hefley
Church Women District Meeting Set With Luncheon
The Cameron Council Church Women host district luncheon Thursday at Cato's Coffee Shop to mark National Christian Women’s Day. About 100 guests are expected including district chairman Miss Meta Zimmerman of Waco and visitors from Rosebud Rockdale and Burlington. Mrs. Stanley Swift chairs the program Information Please with entertainment by Mrs. Roy Law Mrs. John Rosson Mrs. J. L. Calloway and Mrs. C. C. Acrey. Decorations led by Mrs. Mary Lawrence McLane. J. P. Love Cameron Council head serves as general chairwoman.
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Cameron Council
Cato’s
Christian Women of America
Meta Zimmerman
Waco
Rosebud
Rockdale
Burlington
Stanley Swift
Roy Law
John Rosson
J. L. Calloway
C. C. Acrey
Mary Lawrence McLane
J. P. Love
Cameron Council of Church Women
District Assembly
Judge J M Ralston Shows Improvement At Home
Judge J M Ralston who has been ill for several weeks is reported evidencing some improvement. He has many friends throughout the state who will be glad to hear of his speedy recovery.
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J. M. Ralston
Judge Ralston
First Date to File Campaign Expense Accounts
The Cameron Daily Herald reminds candidates that June 27 is the first day to file campaign expense accounts for the first primary and July 2 is the last day to file. The notice explains filing with the county clerk and adherence to expenditure limits under the law.
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Cameron Daily Herald
Jimmy Cloyd Named Coleman High School Head Coach
Jimmy Cloyd, former Marshall High assistant and Baylor University center in 1935, was named head coach of Coleman High School. He led East Mountain to seven wins and one tie in a 10 game season in Upshur county while previously coaching the line at Marshall High under Rufus King.
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Jimmy Cloyd
Marshall High School
W. M. Cloyd
Cameron
Coleman High School
Cloyd
Baylor University
East Mountain
Upshur
T Marshall High
Rufus King
Probate Court Admits Will of A A Helms Deceased
Will of A A Helms admitted to probate. A C Helm named executor with bond set at 10000. April 22 1940 Lawyers of Texas surety.
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A. A. Helms
A. C. Helm
Lawyers of
Texas Surety
Henderson Named Milam County Democratic Chairman
John B. Henderson was elected chairman of the Milam County Democratic Executive Committee at a district court room call session. Judd G. Davis retired after serving since 1934. primaries are set for May 4 in 49 precincts with a county convention on May 7. Henderson plans upcoming speaking dates this summer.
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John B. Henderson
Milam County
Democratic Executive
District Court Room
Judd G. Davis
Henderson
John C. Andres
Cameron
Scout Council Opens July Summer Camp in Belton
Charles F. Rutledge announced that section A of Cameron in Bell and Milam counties will run a two period summer camp in Belton during the first two weeks of July. Activities include archery leather and metal craft nature study swimming and Indian lore with regular scouting. A 10 day tour to Philturn Rocky Mountain camp at Cimarron New Mexico may be offered, a 5000 acre site, funded in part by Wayte Phillips of Bartlesville Oklahoma who donated 50000 to the Boy Scouts of America.
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Charles F. Rutledge
Heart of Texas Scout Council
Bell and
Milam
Cameron
Belton
Philturn
Rocky Mountain
Cimmaron
New Mexico
Boy Scouts of America
Oklahoma
Wayte Phillips
Bartlesville
Okla
Thompson withdraws from congressional race in his district
Ernest Thompson announced he had withdrawn from the race for Congress in his home district. He said he did not want to spend a long career in public office and did not indicate whether he would enter the governor's race.
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Ernest
Thompson
Rockdale Girls Tennis Team Heads to State Meet in Austin
Rockdale high school senior girls tennis team earned the regional title at Huntsville and will represent the region in the State Meet in Austin on May 8. Thelma Noah and 14 year old sophomore Lulia Verne Maxwell led the squad with impressive wins over Legett and Jasper. Jasper reached state finals last year. coach Buford Richardson leads Rockdale.
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Rockdale
Austin
Huntsville
Thelma Noah
Lulia Verne Maxwell
Sophmore
Legett
Jasper
Buford Richardson
First Christian Church to Hold May 5 Services
The First Christian Church announces a May 5 schedule with Church School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 a m Young People Endeavor at 7 p m and Evening Service at 8 p m Lamar Hocker will preach Sunday morning on What Price Religion Visitors are welcome.
Marek and Foshen Visit Friends in Cameron
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marek with Mrs. Gerald Foshen and Miss Mary Nell Marek visited friends in Cameron on Thursday to catch up and socialize.
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Walter Marek
Gerald Foshen
Mary Nell Marek
Cameron
Hefley 83 Dies at Big Springs Home
John H. Hefley, 83, last survivor of a large Hefley family, died at his Big Springs home at 2 p.m. Thursday. He previously served as Justice of the Peace at Big Springs and was connected to Cameron figures Hu bert W. Hefley Sam Hefley and Frank Hefley. Funeral services are planned in Big Springs with interment there. Survivors include three sons Howard Rogers and Frank Hefley and two daughters Miss Mattie Hefley and Mrs Milton Stevens of California.
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John H. Hefley
Big Springs
J. B. Rector
Shreveport
Mr. Hefley
Cameron
Hubert W. Hefley
Sam Hefley
Texas
Milam County
Frank Hefley
Oklahoma
Henry Starr
al Jennings
Jim Hefley
Dan Tyson
The
Daily Herald
Howard
Rogers
Mattie Hefley
Milton Stevens
California
Last Day for Candidates to Pay Assessments
June 22 marks the final date for candidates to pay ballot assessments to keep their names on the July Primary ballot. The June 15 filing deadline is followed by a June 22 final payment after which the executive committee will determine ballot order on June 17 and a June 24 ballot preparation subcommittee meeting. Unpaid assessments exclude candidates from July ballot.
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Mets
Politicians Eye May Day Ath Conventions
The piece discusses May 4 precinct presidential primary conventions, noting Democrats will be in the minority and predicting complex sentiments. It warns voters often miss conventions, leaving county delegations to reflect insider plans rather than public will, urging informed participation.
Senior Class Chapel Program Delights at School
The 1940 senior class held its annual chapel program for students and faculty. Kathleen Perrin opened with The Last Will and Testament of the Senior Class, followed by a cornet quartet and a clarinet quartet. Elaine Young read The Senior Class As It Sees Itself, concluding with an one act comedy Not Quite Such A Goose performed by the senior cast.
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Kathleen Perrin
Miss Perrin
Tom Hobson
Martha Frances Brogden
Lucille Stedman
Joe Bill White
Irene O'Neill
Roy Dunlap
Dorothy Jane Harrell
Elaine Young
Weather forecast for fair and cooler tonight and Thursday
The forecast calls for fair skies and a slight drop in temperatures tonight and Thursday. Sharp cooling is expected but no precipitation is anticipated. Temperature hints include lower overnight lows and mild daytime highs.
Lesikar and Posival Wed in Buckholts County Office
Frank Lesikar and Miss Angelle Posival both of Buckholts were married Thursday morning at 9 30 in the office of County Judge Jeff T. Kemp. The bride wore a blue chiffon dress and carried pink gardenias. The couple plan to live on a farm near Buckholts.
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Frank Lesikar
Angelle Posival
Buckholts
Jeff T. Kemp
Dusek Visits Orangeburg Family in South Carolina
Alvin Dusek of the Dusek Pharmacy and his mother Mrs. J H Dusek visited his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs M W Gunn in Orangeburg South Carolina and returned home last week.
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Alvin Dusek
Dusek Pharmacy
J. H. Dusek
M. W. Gunn
Orangeburg
S. C
Cloud Burst Reported on San Gabriel River
Rainfall of 3.80 inches in Cameron caused very heavy rain sections and flood stages on the Little River as waters from Sandy Creek, San Gabriel River and Brushy reached the channel near the city. Authorities warned of further high water in the next 48 hours while observers noted gains for crops and planting.
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Cameron
Little River
Sandy Creek
San Gabriel River
Taylor
San Gabriel
Lamasas
R. A. Tag
University Dames Hostesses At Women’s Club Reception
One of the week’s largest social affairs filled the Women’s Club rooms with University Dames as hostesses. Mrs Leo Wilkerson headed the receiving line with Mrs H P Rainey and Mrs L C Click, Austin club president, among others. Daughters of the University Dames aided, with Misses Zorn and Leola Wilkerson noted among the guests.
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Austin American
Women’s Club
University Dames
Leo Wilkerson
Cameron
H. P. Rainey
L. C. Click
University Ladies Club
Austin
Zorn
Leola Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Pauline Laake Named Valedictorian At Cameron High
Pauline Laake tops Cameron High School's senior class honors as valedictorian with six credits. Dianne Luckett is salutatorian, with a field of 14 top ranking seniors set to receive diplomas in May. Other rankers include Lucille McDermott, Katherine Lawson, Gertrude Michalka, and more.
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Pauline Laake
Mor CIA
Yoo High School
Miss Laake
Paul Laake
Cameron
Dianne Luckett
W. L. Luckett
Lucille McDermott
Katherine Lawson
Gertrude Michalka
Winelle Blankenship
Clydelle Walston
Blaine Young
Catherine Michalka
Mollie Dee Cook
Geraldine Fogle
Kathleen Perrin
Dorothy Reddehase
Ben Yager
St Rita Circle Sees Gina Duda Speak At Meeting
St Rita Circle met Wednesday afternoon in the club room with hostesses Mesdames Joe Parma and Bill Parma. Mrs Herman Boedeker presided with guest Rev George Duda as speaker. After a brief business session, a salad plate was served and the group adjourned. They will meet May 15 with Mesdames Frank Tichter and Rudolph Tichter.
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St. Rita
Masdames
Joe
Bill Parma
Herman Boedeker
George Duda
Frank
Rudolph Tichter
Mrs Elizabeth Murry Visits Cameron Friends
Mrs Elizabeth Murry of Dallas visits in the J M Ralston home. Formerly Miss Elizabeth McCord she was reared here and has many friends in Cameron.
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Elizabeth Murry
Dallas
J. M. Ralston
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France
Probate
Lamar Hocker
Nous
Little Daily
Little
Herald
Lesikar
Pauline Jake
ST. Rita Circle
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