This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1931
Page
3
The Cameron Herald, established 1878 in Cameron Texas, is entered in the post office as second class mail matter under an act of Congress dated March 8 1879.
Rates for display advertising per column inch and first insertion ten cents. Obituaries and notices of public entertainments with admission or funded events charged at regular rates.
A reflective piece contrasts two neighboring towns with equal endowments. one town thrives while the other dies due to a ruling clique resisting outside ideas. progressive youth abandon efforts and the town’s prospects fade into decline, with the loss attributed to insular leadership.
The essay argues that many towns harbor self serving leaders while true community builders are overlooked. It challenges the idea that rewards follow deserts and warns that the press glamorizes outcomes. It concludes that public trusts arise from and punish the ordinary citizen.
Don Barrett pitched six innings for Mancos as they defeated the Indians 11 to 2 last Sunday. Heck Carr made two sensational catches and powered the offense with extra base hits while Barrett dominated on the mound. The win signals strong new material for Mancos ahead of a next game against Dolores. Barrett hails from Cameron, son of Mr. and Mrs. J M Kenney.
L F Gohmert of the Gohmert Variety store was summoned to San Antonio to be with his critically ill father at the family home in Cuero. By Wednesday news indicated slight improvement before the father was returned to Cuero, drawing concern from Cameron friends.
Next Sunday afternoon a Methodist pastor or his representative will conduct religious services with Curry school attendees.
The Weather Week Ending May 6 1931 table lists daily maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall amounts as compiled by R A Tag a local weather man and plumber. The document notes contact details and presents a compact daily climate record for the period.
The National Change Week 1931 runs May 4 to 11 to promote changing spark plugs for better power, speed and economy. Champion Spark Plugs chief engineer explains spark plug deterioration after 10 000 miles and the economic and performance benefits of new plugs. Joe Bass Garage in Cameron advertises the plugs and service.
Mother's Day services are set for Sunday night at 7 45 led by Rev O C Acrey. The bac calaureate sermon for Buckholts high school will be preached. 19 voices will sing at the morning service with Judge W G Gillis in charge of Sunday school. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 PM. Mrs W T Hefley announces special musical numbers including George Day singing Mother Me Cree and Mrs J H Sapp on pipe organ.
Rev. O. C. Acrey will preach a joint Mother’s Day sermon at Marlow with the Presbyterian and Baptist churches. Dinner will be served on the grounds at Marlow Baptist Church and both congregations are invited to attend and remain for worship.
The report notes the gun belonged to a trio who claimed joint ownership after a poker win. Base Days Bullets Beth Hale and Billiard were around 85 years old. Kelly, the only other named person, is mentioned in the continuation.
Health program inspections will serve preschool children midwives and school children. Doctors Allen of Rockdale and Sealy of Cameron assist. A tentative rural schedule runs May 2 Cameron through May 31 with offices clinics and mass meetings and advance notices mailed to community leaders.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.