Progress Backward In Norway Highlighted By German Advance
The report says British troops retreat again under German pressure in Norway as London claims the withdrawal does not endanger Allied aims. Berlin notes rapid German reinforcements and three thrust columns toward Tjordheim while Allies press air bases and northern supply lines. Americans in Romania urged home. Yugoslav dispatch claims Russia and Yugoslavia near cooperation, with no political ties stated.
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London
Norway
King Haakon
Scandinavia
Berlin
Tjordheim
Romania
Yugoslavia
Balkans
England
Russia
Yugslavia
Milam County Democratic precinct convention set for May 4 1940
The Milam County Democratic Executive Committee announces the Democratic precinct presidential primary convention for Cameron voting precinct will be held Saturday May 4 1940 at 10 am in the District Court Room at Cameron. J C Andres, Committeeman for Cameron Precinct No 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Democratic Executive Committee
Cameron
J. C. Andres
Cameron Precinct
Cattle Theft Trial Sparks Courtroom Fireworks in Cameron
Guyon S. Taylor stands trial in District Court for cattle theft after a November 1939 incident near Thorndale. Defense lawyer Gates pressed the confession details amid sharp exchanges with Sheriff Kennedy and District Attorney Morrison as about 100 witnesses, many from San Saba and Milam, fill the Cameron courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Bill Morrison
Kennedy
Clarence McCall
J. Z. Sandifer
Thorndale
Ft. Worth
San Saba
O. F. Smith
F. W. Garrett
I. W. Smith
C. E. Holliman
Will Lake
John Meyers
J. A. Simington
F. E. Woodruff
Jesse Brock
Claude White
Gus Johnson
A. W. Kornegay
Gates
Cameron
Milam County
Junior Class Play at Yoe High Tonight
The Yee High School junior class presents the three act comedy Losers All in the school auditorium at 8 pm under Miss Dorthea Renfro. The show promises suspense and riotous humor with laughs and fun. Proceeds support the Junior-Senior banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoe High School
Yee High School
Dorthea Renfro
Candidate slate named for Democratic Primary 1940
The Herald lists candidates for governor congress district representative district judge and other offices. Notable entries include Miriam A Ferguson W R Poage C H Cross and Reese Turner with other named contenders across county and precinct roles. Bill Wall of Baileyville made a business trip to Cameron Thursday.
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Subejet
Bill Wall
Baileyville
Cameron
Local church services and speakers listed for Sunday
First Christian Church holds Sunday School at 9 45 and worship at 11 with Rev J P Love of All Saints Episcopal Church as speaker. First Baptist Church offers 9 45 Sunday School and 11 o'clock sermon "Pathfinders" by Rev W M Cloyd with 6 45 Training Union. First Presbyterian holds regular service with Rev O C Acrey. All Saints Episcopal morning service at 11 with Rev J P Love on Ascension. First Methodist conducts 9 45 Sunday School and 11 o'clock sermon by Rev J W Mills. St Monica's Masses at 7 and 9 with sermon from scripture by Rev George J Duda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Young People’s Christian Endeavor
J. P. Love
All Saints Episcopal Church
Love
First Baptist Church
Pathfinders
W. M. Cloyd
Training Union
First Presbyterian Church
O. C. Acrey
First Methodist Church
J. W. Mills
St. Monica’s
George J. Duda
Yee High Tennis Tournament Winners Named
Coach Ruggles announced the Yee High Tennis tourney winners as three weeks into the event. Boys final results show Louis Gohmert first, Charles Green second, Ray Harold Copus third, and Wallace Culpepper fourth. In girls, Portia Kruse won, with Linda Perkins second, Gloria Cole third, and June Perry fourth.
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Ruggles
Yee High
Yee High School
Louis Gohmert
Charles Green
Ray Harold Copus
Wallace Culpepper
Portia Kruse
Linda Perkins
Gloria Cole
June Perry
O. J. Thomas Seniors Honored For 1939 40 Scholastic Honors
The O. J. Thomas High Senior class, named to honor Mrs. R. E. Hall, and aided by the faculty, reports top academic ranks for the 1939 40 term. Notable students include Jessie Estelle Harris Myrtle Kate Robinson James Eddie Booker Earnestine Girvase Brown Annie Catherine Hall John Henry Miller A. P. Bailey Vida Lee Johnson. The class motto stresses persistent effort with a poem urging completion of tasks without quitting.
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O. J. Thomas High
R. E. Hall
R. F E. Hall
Jessie Estelle Harris
Myrtle Kate Robinson
James Eddie Booker
Earnestine Girvase Brown
Annie Catherine Hall
John Henry Miller
A. P. Bailey
Vida Lee Johnson
Clarkson Home Coming Observed With Civic Leaders
Clarkson community marked its annual Home Coming on Sunday with Walter Cook of Waco as master of ceremonies Reese Turner delivering the principal address. A Baptist male quartet from Cameron including M. G. Cox Curtis Lowe Ray Burke and Herman Bowmer performed, and about one hundred guests were served dinner on the grounds at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson
Walter Cook
Waco
Reese Turner
Cameron
M. G. Cox
Curtis Lowe
Ray Burke
Herman Bowmer
Judge Beauchamp Visits Cameron for Full Term Campaign
Judge Tom L. Beauchamp of Austin, a Court of Criminal Appeals member, spent Saturday in Cameron visiting friends and seeking a full term elective in the office. Appointed October 10, 1989, he previously served as Secretary of State in the O'Daniel administration and was named to the court by the governor.
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Tom L. Beauchamp
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Cameron
Beauchamp
O’daniel
New Socks Discovery Prompts Fresh Footwear Debate
A cryptic OCR segment hints at a new Terry Socks discovery and a discussion about designs and production notes. Names, dates, or locations are unreadable, but the fragment suggests a release or unveiling tied to socks and a possible brand or campaign.
Cattle Theft Case Postponed in District Court
Defense attorney Emory B Camp requested a postponement in the cattle theft case against G Gunter of San Saba. Judge Graham Gillis cited the absence of a material witness and postponed trial while jurors and witnesses were warned to remain available. The charge stems from a cow theft from J Z Sandifer on Thanksgiving Day 1939 involving Guyon Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory B. Camp
G. ¥. Gunter
Graham Gillis
Gunter
San Saba
Guyon Taylor
J. Z. Sandifer
Women of First Baptist Church Host Birthday Social
The Women of the First Baptist Church held a Monday social hour for members with birthdays in the last two quarters. President Mrs. Earl Moseley led a brief business session followed by a program with piano solo by Miss Elizabeth Sprott. Speakers Mrs. Gordon Singleton and Miss Frances Witherspoon, both of Mary Hardin Baylor College, spoke on Missionary Union Ideals and the Importance of Young People’s Unions. Sandwiches and tea were served to about fifty women. Mrs. John Hause was social chairman.
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First Baptist Church
Earl Moseley
Elizabeth Sprott
Gordon Singleton
Frances Witherspoon
Mary Hardin-Baylor College
Woman Missionary Union
John Hause
Hail Storm Wrecks Crops Across Sharp Tracy Areas
Reports indicate a Sunday night hail storm caused heavy crop damage in the Sharp Norman Valley and Tracy regions. The storm covered an eight to ten mile path, bringing up to 1.5 inches of rain in the affected area.
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Sharp- Tracy
Daily Herald
Sharp
Norman Valley
Tracy
Mrs Windham and infant visit Cameron then Hunt Ranch
Mrs. Lester J. Windham and her two month old son Jesse L. Windham of Texas City arrived in Cameron for a week with her sister Mrs. J B White. From Cameron she will travel to the Hunt Ranch near Killeen for several weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Jesse E Hunt.
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Lester J. Windham
Jesse L. Windham
Texas City
Cameron
J. B. White
Hunt Ranch
Killeen
Jesse E. Hunt
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Clayton Mode
Miriam A. Ferguson
Congress
W. R. Poage
C. H. Cross
Fred J. Jackson
Jack Lewis
W. A
Bill) Morrison
Nelson Green
W. C. Wallace
W. C
Nig) Moody
Grady Allen
Penn Wolf
Jeff T Kemp
Chas. C. Smith
Bill Alex Bonds
Judd G. Davis
R. M. Kennedy
Walter White
Homer Nabours
R. A
Weedsie) Devers
Victor Wimberly
Chas. M. Hicks
T. N. Wood
H. H. Pruett
S. C. Miles
Guy T. Newton
Grady Stidham
Luther Roberts
B. M. McMillion
Jesse J. Barrett
B. F. Bailey
J. E
Pete) Harwell
Justice Peace
Womack Brashear
Ford
Gilmore-Yosemite
O. J. Thomas
Oen
Rd Oan
Coca-Cola CO
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Cameron, Texas
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