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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
12
Local Cameron Candidate Pledges Fair, Strict Constable Service
The Cameron candidate for Precinct 1 constable, Mr. Cook, is described as experienced and dedicated. Supporters cite his long residence, knowledge of the people, and oath bound integrity, promising on duty presence and just enforcement while serving the county. He aims to meet voters or reach out via the new paper, seeking broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Cameron
Precinct 1
Clifton Radley Wedding Ties Cameron to Sour Lake Couple
Miss Dorothy Clifton of Cameron and Jack Radley of Sour Lake wed in Mr. Radley’s hometown at noon on Monday. After a brief honeymoon to Galveston and other Texas cities, the couple will reside in Sour Lake. Mrs Clifton is the daughter of Mrs Rose Lee Clifton. Mr Radley works for Radley and Son Construction Co of Sour Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Clifton
Cameron
Jack Radley
Sour Lake
Mr. Radley
Galveston
Texas
Radley
Rose Lee Clifton
Radley & Son Construction Co
Ill Boedeker Daughter Out Of School
Loretta Boedeker daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Boedeker is ill at home and unable to attend school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Boedeker
Herman Boedeker
Junior Senior Banquet And Dance Tonight At Yee High
The annual junior-senior banquet served in the Methodist church basement tonight with Weyland Kidd as toastmaster. After the banquet, juniors and seniors plus invited guests will dance on Yee High School Gymnasium floor marking a first for socials there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Weyland Kidd
Grady Baskin
Ascension Garcia
Lucille McDermott
Leslie Rose Torno
Doris Laake
Georgia Smapstila
David Wade
Dogie
Marijane Brock
Mr Weise
Yee High School
Gibberry
Cameron
Cook Announces Run for Constable of Precinct 1
Will Cook former deputy marshal and night officer in Cameron is a candidate for Constable of Precinct 1. His announcement seeks citizen interest across the precinct and was released Tuesday for publication in the Daily Herald. The full text will appear in Wednesday issue. Cook reports strong encouragement from all sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cook
Cameron
Daily Herald
Cook
Political Candidate Announcements For Local Elections
The Herald lists Democratic primary candidates for various offices on July 27 1940 with full names for governor congress district judges sheriffs clerks treasurers and commissioners. Included are Miriam Ferguson W R Poage C H Cross Reese Turner Fred Jackson Graham Gillis Jack Lewis Bill Morrison Nelson Green W C Moody Grady Allen Penn Wolf Jeff Kemp Chas Smith Bill Bonds Judd Davis R M Kennedy Walter White Homer Nabours R A Woodsie Chas Hicks T N Wood H H Prutt Ss Miles Grady Stidham Luther Roberts B M McMillion Jesse Barrett and B F Bailey Pete Harwell Will Cook Womack Brashear and Miss Anna Mae Haleek vows to marry Leo Glaser of Cameron.
Cameron Band Concert Tonight At 8 O Clock
Yee High School band directed by Francis Cox performs at 8 p m in the school gymnasium. The program includes March of the Bersaglieri overture Nicbi Hongrois and solos by Doris Newton Grady Baskin Willard Skelton with wood wind quintet Roy Dunlap Gertrude Michalka Dianne Luckett Doris Newton and Inez Slaughter and a cornet trio with Lucile Stedman Martha Frances Brogdon and Grady Baskin. The concert invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee High School
Francis Cox
Waco
Gmnasium
Bersaglieri
Nicbi
Hongrois
Doris Newton
Grady Baskin
Williard Skelton
Roy Dunlap
Gertrude Michalka
Dianne Luckett
Inez Slaughter
Lucile Stedman
Martha Frances Brogdon
Mr. Cox
Sapp Family Enjoyed San Antonio Parade Trip
Mr and Mrs John Sapp and Mrs Pope Sapp spent Friday in San Antonio to view the parade and returned home that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sapp
Pope Sapp
San Antonio
Mrs Brock and Giles McDermott Shoppers Visit Waco
Mrs. Jesse Brock with her son James and Mrs. Giles McDermott with her son Lyle shopped in Waco on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Brock
James
Giles McDermott
Lyle
Waco
Mrs Clifford Swift Visits Relatives in Waco
Mrs. Clifford Swift traveled to Waco to spend time with relatives on Thursday. She was hosted by family during her stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Swift
Waco
H F Smith Sr Recovers From Illness
Friends across the county report H. F. Smith Sr after weeks of illness is now up and has visited the bank for a while.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Smith, Sr
Miss Rose Risehar and Sisters Attend Battle of Flowers
Miss Rose Risehar and her sister Miss Malchian Rischar with Miss Delphya Scott spent Friday and Saturday in San Antonio to witness the Battle of Flowers parade Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Risehar
Malchian Rischar
Delphya Scott
San Antonio
Roosevelt Loses In Milam Convention
Milam county convention follows Cameron precinct and pledges support to Garner for the Presidency as Roosevelt's administration is indorsed but he loses the convention. Delegates are released after Garner's nomination seems impossible and many precincts did not hold conventions or send credentials. A list of delegates was named to the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
John N. Garner
Roosevelt
John B. Henderson
Garner
Milam County
Rockdale Resident Transacts Business in Cameron
W. C. Colvin of Rockdale transacted business in Cameron on Monday, according to local notices. The brief item records a routine commercial activity by Colvin in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Colvin
Rockdale
Cameron
Auxiliary Observes Nineteenth Birthday
The Presbyterian Auxiliary marked its 19th birthday with a Monday gathering led by chairman Mrs. Graham Gillis. A Bible reading by Mrs. McCown, a vocal solo by Miss Mirmie Wohlleb, and a talk by Mrs. Lee Buite titled Christ's Challenge for Children framed the program. A cake with a Bible icing motif and the inscription Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me formed the centerpiece. Ice cream and cake were served to thirty five members including guests from Maysfield Mrs. Hubert Atkinson Mrs. J. Priese and Mrs. Henry Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Graham Gillis
McCown
Mirmie Wohlleb
Lee Buite
Harry Tag
Cameron
Maysfield
Hubert Atkinson
J. Priese
Henry Bailey
Georgetown guests visit multiple families over weekend
Sam Tyson and Tyrus Sneed of Georgetown visited in the home of Mrs. Marvin Sneed at Calvert Saturday and on Sunday visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tyson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Tyson
Tyrus Sneed
Georgetown
Marvin Sneed
Calvert
Dan Tyson
Two New England and Texas Men Do Cameron Business
Herman Weber of Beaumont and Fred Drew of Boston transacted business in Cameron on Wednesday in a notable exchange between distant locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Weber
Beaumont
Fred Drew
Boston
Cameron
Baylor Senior Passes Bar Exam to Become Lawyer
Leonard Blaylock senior at Baylor University and son of L. L. Blaylock of Cameron completed the February state bar exam in Austin and was notified of passing. He will receive his degree from Baylor on June 3rd and is now a licensed attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Blaylock
Baylor University
L. L. Blaylock
Cameron
Austin
Blaylock
Wynelle Kidd Ailing. Friends Wish Quick Recovery
Wynelle Kidd has been ill for a week and misses work. Friends send well wishes for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynelle Kidd
Burlington man Carl Marburger transacts business in Cameron
Carl Marburger of Burlington conducted business in Cameron on Monday, engaging in a local commercial matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Marburger
Burlington
Cameron
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Cameron Herald
Eine Jefferson B. White
Asa
Acerar
Ricar
M. C. Fox
Cameron, Texas
Subejet
Miriam A. Ferguson
Congress
W. R. Poage
C. H. Cross
Reese Turner
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. (Woodsie) Devers
Victor Wimberly
Chas. M. Hicks
T. N. Wood
H. H. Pruett
C. Miles
Guy T. Newton
Grady Stidham
Luther Roberts
B. M. McMillion
Jesse J. Barrett
B. F. Bailey
J. E
Pete) Harwell
For
Justice Peace
Womack Brashear
Hilda Holeek
Anna Mae Haleek
Leo Glaser
Yallie Haleck
Lillie Janicek
Hilda Haleek
Louis Otahal
Lillie Lanicek
Florence Johns
Mary Skupin
Mary Holeek
Yallie Holeek
Emil Lanicek
Emil Sloboda
Andrew Holcek
Ed Peschel
Joe Holcek
Gus Johns
Edmond Pimpler
Erwin Bernson
Sylvester Otahal
Alfred Gerngross
Louis Skala
Frank Skala
Henry Gerngross
Milam
Milton Boone
Temple Sunday
Hes
S. E. Brogdon
E. A. Camp
E. B. Camp
Clore’s Tailor Shop
GMC
John Muse Motor Company
Fannin Streets
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