Cameron Oil and Refining Company Forms in Cameron
A Cameron oil venture forms the Cameron Oil and Refining Company with Wm Henderson as president and plans testing of several hundred acres starting near Cameron. The company has 6500 acres of leases, drills on Sam Brooks farm at a 1500 foot test, and seeks 17000 dollars in capital stock. Petroleum geologist Ralph A. Keaton joins to advise on upper cretaceous formations and Woodbine prospects.
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Cameron
Wm. Henderson
Cameron Oil and Refining Company
Sam Brooks
W. W. Goodwin
D. B. Worcester
W. Kahler
B. P. Atkinson
Tracy Field
Ralph A. Keaton
Comanche
Texas
Keaton
United States
Woodbine
Mangum to Attend Southern Wholesale Grocery Meeting
Mr and Mrs John E Mangum left for New Orleans to attend the Southern Wholesale Groceryman's Association. The Robert McLane Wholesale Grocery Company which he represents is a big asset to Cameron and this section of the state.
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John E. Mangum
New Orleans
Southern Wholesale Groceryman's Association
Cameron
Mangum
Robert
Mrs. John E. Cooke to Undergo Operation Next Week
Mrs. John E. Cooke wife of The Rockdale Reporter editor, is in Cameron Hospital this week for a foot infection treatment prior to a planned operation next week. Friends expect a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bonds hosted Sunday guests including Ella Wall Thelma Oliver Oliver Alfred Wall Lawson Bradley and Paul Bozeman from Baileyville.
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John E. Cooke
Cooke
The
Rockdale
W. A. Bonds
Ella Wall
Thelma Oliver
Messrs Oliver
Alfred Wall
Lawson Bradley
Paul Bozeman
Baileyville
War on Mosquito and Flies Campaign Promoted by Cameron Officials
City Health Officer J G Townsend urges Cameron residents and businesses to combat disease by removing manure weekly burning weeds draining standing water and enforcing sanitary laws. The Cameron Commercial Club endorses a scout led anti mosquito campaign with full support pledged.
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J. G. Townsen
Cameron
Herald
State Board of Health
Mother's Day Longin' In A Soldier’s Ballad
Poem of a front line soldier missing his mother on Mother’s Day. The speaker expresses a deep soulful longing for his mother’s face, voice, and comfort while separated by war. He vows to give years to embrace her and feel her tenderness, ending with blessings on the old mother’s face.
Good Road Bond Elections Carry in Central Texas
Bond issue in Buckholts district carries 173 to 47 to build a designated state highway linking Meridian Highway segments. Ben Arnold district bond wins 90 to 17 as part of Sap Highway expansion. Mr Bob play at Cameron High School raises funds. cast praised for the production and Miss Ruth Rose performs as electric dancer.
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Buckholts Road
Texas
Meridian
Cameron
Buckholts
Rovers
North
Cameron Commercial Club
Buckholts’ S Road District
State Highway Commission
Austin
Ben Arnold
Bob
J. N. Crawford
Crawford
Cam-Hi
Mr. Crawford
Phillip Royson
Thomas Hefley
Robert Brown
Benson
August Knipp
Jenkins
Becky
Lee Tag
Rebecca Luke
Katy McCall
Katherine Rogers
Katy Cone
Marion Bryant
Katherine
Mildren Chambers
Patty
Mildred Favor
Rastus
Terry Wiley
Florence Butts
Ruth Rose
Miss Rose
Milam County Victory Loan Quota Reaches Two-Thirds
Milam County in week three of the Liberty Loan Campaign has reached two thirds of its quota with Cameron Rockdale and Thorndale meeting targets. Women’s chairmen report sixty nine purchasers and bonds totaling seven thousand two hundred fifty dollars. Cameron Public Schools elect teachers for next year with raises. L H Kidd reappointed head of math and duties expanded. The district praises Superintendent Kidd and staff for progress and community support.
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Milam County
Cameron
Rockdale
Thorndale
Milam
T.S. Henderson
Mesdames R. P. Jeter
J. W. Garner
Cameron Public Schools
L. H. Kidd
Kidd
Judge Davis In City
Judge W C Davis of Bryan spent last week in Cameron acting as district judge for Judge Watson who was disqualified in a murder trial at Franklin. Davis is a welcome visitor in Cameron and Milam county with many friends.
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Davis
W. C. Davis
Bryan
Cameron
Watson
Franklin
Milam County
Gandy Takes Nash Six Agency For Local Garage
Harvey Gandy, recently entering the city garage business, has taken the agency for the Nash Six. The Nash Six is described as a handsome, reliable car. Gandy will use a Nash Six for his family transport.
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J. H. Gandy
Nash Six
Harvey Gandy
Gandy
B Y P U Picnic Enjoys Rainy Outing At McCown Bridge
Senior B Y P U members with five cars left the church after five thirty for McCowns bridge where a rainy but cheerful picnic followed by a berries harvest and a plentiful supper before returning to town.
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McCown
Mother's Day Service at Presbyterian Church
Sunday morning special service invites tribute to mothers. Wear a red flower if mother is living, white if she has passed away. Sunday night at eight o'clock the sermon is Signs of the Times by H R MacFadyen.
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Presbyterian Church
Times
H. R. MacFadyen
Harleigh McGregor Receives Palm for War Savings Effort
Harleigh McGregor displays his palm leaf sent from Scout Headquarters to Scout Master Joe Denson in recognition of his wartime service. The award follows his fall medal for the champion War Savings Stamp Scout and honors his patriotic work for the country.
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Harleigh McGregor
Scout
Joe Denson
Harleigh
Black Billy Sunday Preaches at Lights Chapel Monday
Black Billy Sunday will preach at the Lights Chapel Baptist Church on next Monday night May 12 at 8 o clock. All white people are cordially invited by Rev. R. H. Littleton.
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Billy
Lights Chapel Baptist Church
Melvin Weems Beautifies Cameron Court House Lawn
Cameron, a city praised for its lawn thanks to the Civic League and Melvin Weems. He dedicates time and effort to maintain the grounds, transforming an unsightly yard into an attractive sight. Visitors leave with a positive impression of Cameron and its residents.
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Cameron
Court House
Civic League
Court House Yard
Melvin Weems
War toll in Belgium and continental costs noted
Before the war Belgians averaged 1450, French 1468, Germans 1280, Dutch 1000, Americans 1875 in wealth. German campaigns wiped out wealth, milch cows fell from 964,900 with two thirds gone, 100,000 breeding horses vanished, dikes cut, brine intrusion crops. Total losses around 35 billion francs.
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Belgium
Cameron attendees at Marlin District Methodist Conference in Rosebud
A Rosebud meeting of the Marlin District Methodist Conference drew Cameron participants led by Rev. W. G. Harbin, Mr and Mrs Jeff T Kemp, W H Triggs, Mrs D, Lay and Miss Jessie Guffey, with applause for the local delegation.
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Cameron
The
Methodist Church
Marlin
Rosebud
W. G. Harbin
Jeff T. Kemp
W. H. Triggs
Lay
Jessie Guffey
Milam County Soldier Returns From Camp Bowie
Max Schuriger of Milam County returns home after discharge from Camp Bowie. He served in the 36th Division and fought in the second battle of the Marne and the Argonne. He suffered a severe shoulder wound and was exposed to gas during the war.
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Max Schuriger
Milam County
Camp Bowie
Max
Marne
Argonne
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Cameron Tas
City Health Officer
Cameron, Texas
MacFadyen
Boy Scouts
Mosquito Post
Commercial Club
Ford
Pro. Kidd
B. Y. P. U. Picnic
Black Billy
R. H. Littleton
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