07 May 1936
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1936
Page
1
The piece traces national Mother’s Day origins to Miss Anna Jarvis and 1914 congressional recognition, then debates how modern observances blend sentiment with practical living. It contrasts Whistler’s depiction of a devoted mother with calls for simple joys, philosophy, and the value of genuine perseverance.
Arthur H Altwien 27 was arrested in Thorndale and charged with murder after Joe Altwien 49 died from a shotgun wound received during a fishing party on the San Gabriel river in Milam County. The group included relatives and local workers on the San Gabriel school project.
Yee High School announced fifteen honor students for 1936 during senior exercises. Thomas Jefferson White won top honors and will be valedictorian. Gertrude Boedeker earned second honors and will be salutatorian. Superintendent E A Perin announced the list at the morning program. White, born in San Antonio, began schooling early with an impressive record.
Thomas Jefferson White serves as valedictorian with Gertrude Boedeker as salutatorian for the 1936 June Graduation exercises. The class also honors Ruby Baylor Joe Newton Clinton Breeding Alice Kosel Amelia Freeman Frank Perrin Roy Mabry Allen Horstmann Daisey Olson Marjorie Cooper Harold Heath Edward Schiller Billy Triges and Cameron Kindergarten member.
A Bell County man is held on formal charges after a grand jury investigative lead. Sheriff R M Kennedy arrested the suspect amid a case alleging the assault and rape of a girl in the Ben Arnold community with beating injuries. District Attorney Hmary B. Cano withheld details pending full disclosure.
District Attorney candidate Bill Morrison is ill at his Cameron home. Friends express hope for a swift recovery.
Merger of Coca Cola plants at Cameron and nearby areas to form a consolidated company. Key figures include Mr Aer Wil and H. M. Akord as major shareholders. A charter will be sought to incorporate the new industry and details will be released after consolidation.
A petition circulated Wednesday seeks a city Council ordered election to decide if school trustees should be elected by voters. Currently trustees are appointed by the Mayor or confirmed by the council.
Leonard C. Burke announces his bid for Milam County Precinct 2 commissioner in the Democratic primary on July 25. A Cameron resident born in Salem, Burke pledges economical county management, attention to rural roads, and uniform tax-benefit distribution, vowing to campaign actively and meet voters.
Milam County Democrats endorse Franklin D Roosevelt and John N Garner and adopt a resolution supporting their re nomination. Delegates named to attend the Texas State Democratic convention to be held May in San Antonio include Cameron T S Henderson Stan ton Dossett J D Baskin J G Davis O J Kidd John B Henderson P S Graves J B White and several others.
Bluebonnet Cream Store announced by Gene Smith will open Saturday morning under Monroe Smith. It will be a valuable asset to the business district with cream and malts made at the Bluebonnet Cafe using mixers and vaults. The Muchonnet Cream Store will be located next to the Bluebonnet Cafe.
Myre del Ryan said the PooTooA will hold its regular meeting Thursday May 2 instead of the originally announced May 14. May 14 is You Day.
The article notes changes in Southwestern Bell Telephone Company staff this week. Miss Kanix Turnet resigns as Cashier of One decal exchange and moves to the traffic department, with expected rapid advancement. Miss Hesina Moveley accepts the position of Candee for the Oom punk, aiming to prove her fit in the new role.
Eddie Cantor stars in Strike Me Pink a Samuel Goldwyn musical at Cameron Theatre Sunday and Monday May 10 and 11 featuring Ethel Merman and Parkyakarkus with a mixed troupe of Goldwyn girls. The plot follows a timid tailor drawn into nightclub life and a gang dispute after inheriting an amusement park with roller coaster thrills and a balloon ascent. The Lone Wolf Returns screens alongside Buck Jones Shaver Spurs at Cameron Theatre May 7.
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