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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
9
Texas Rangers confiscated penny machines from multiple businesses on Monday night. The devices, used to dispense cigarettes for a penny, resemble slot machines and are illegal despite appearing innocuous. Rangers acted on orders, obtaining signatures and removing the machines, with no confirmed reports of any other confiscations.
In Cameron Milam County Texas a Democratic precinct convention voted for a double indorsement. The resolution endorses Franklin D Roosevelt and directs delegates to vote for John Nance Garner unless Garner has no reasonable chance, then Roosevelt. Adopted May 4 1940.
John E. Cooke, Rockdale postmaster and former publisher of the Rockdale Reporter, is gravely ill at his Rockdale home. He had influenza and now pneumonia in both lungs. physicians consider his condition extremely critical.
Cameron and vicinity face a cloudy cooler pattern with a drop in temperatures Thursday night and Friday. Strong winds are not expected though overnight lows will be chilly and breezy.
A V Wokaty has represented Great Southern Life since January 1931 and has not missed a week producing business in five years. District Manager H B Hackleman says this is the best consecutive weekly production in the Waco District, covering fourteen counties. May is dedicated to him, and he aims for a fourth year in the honor club based on volume and persistency.
Delegates appointed for the Cameron county Democratic Convention to be held Tuesday May 7 were listed. The roster includes John B. Henderson J B White Roy Baskin Ben Reichert F E Woodruff August Horstmann Jim Baskin Roy Griffith John C Andres Ed Schiller Jeff T Kemp Bob Terry O L Kidd Sam McDermott John Watson Mrs W O Triggs Robi Todd Mrs Jeff T Kemp Chas C Smith Jr Miss Leila Woolley Mrs Oliver Walker Miss Annie Stallworth W A Bill Morrison Mrs W G Gillis Mrs Jack Lewis Mrs Wm Hefler J J Parma BE A Wallace B J Matocha Jack Lewis A E Matula Homer Nabours Alvin Mondrik Gus Evans Leo Laake Joe C Denson A E Smith Womack Brashear W G Gillis Wm C Wallace Will Cook Nelson Green Dan Tyson and C C Smith Sr
Rev. W. M. Cloyd of Cameron First Baptist has been called by Highland Baptist Church in Waco to fill its vacant pulpit after Rev. R. E. Smith resigned. Smith served 51 years. church membership grew from 23 to over 400. Cloyd has not decided yet.
Bryan native Miss Norene Stork, a farmer from Cameron, is visiting friends this week to catch up during her trip.
Milam County Texas Democrats in convention endorse John Nance Garner for President and instruct delegates to vote for his nomination with Roosevelt as second choice. The resolution urges delegates to support Garner at State and National Conventions and keep an open option to Roosevelt if Garner has no reasonable chance.
Mrs. Charles F. Swift aged 77 of Gardiner Maine died in the city Sunday morning while visiting her daughter Mrs Oxsheer Smith. An Episcopal service was held at the Smith residence and pallbearers listed. The body was sent to Gardiner by rail and services will be held Thursday in Maine. The obituary description honors her service in Gardiner as a church worker Red Cross leader and hospital board member.
Dianne Luckett won first in shorthand at the Texas state meet in Austin on May 4 with a 99.4 average after five minutes of dictation at 100 words per minute. Misa Luckett also placed first with three errors, earning a gold medal for herself and a silver shield for the school.
Speigel earns 126 votes to 49 for Young in the Sharp School Trustee election on Saturday May 4. The April 6 result mirrored the current vote split with both contenders tied.
Britain fears invasion as Nazi power grows and defense measures tighten under Chamberlain and Churchill. A massive draft drafts 2.5 million men aged 18 to 36 while Britain pledges aid to Hungary and contemplates broader neutrality shifts.
Milam county citizens from all sections attend the Ad Hall event with a play advertised last week. The program, followed by a community party, marks the last activity before school closing. Proceeds from cold drinks sandwiches ice cream and cake benefit the school.
Landowners who can vote are asked to meet at Tracy Schoolhouse Tuesday night May 14, according to M. V. Holman vocational agriculture teacher in the Sharp school. This meeting is important and also meetings at Friendship schoolhouse on May 16 and at Sharp schoolhouse on May 21. These meetings are called so farmers may learn about the election to be held May 25 to determine whether farmers in the area wish to form a soil district.
Milam county selects 19 delegates to the Democratic State Convention in Waco to back Garner for president. The list includes John B. Henderson Roy Baskin F EF Woodruff Chas C Smith Jr Olive Walker W A Morrison and many others.
Will Cook a former deputy city marshal and night officer in Cameron announces candidacy for Constable Precinct 1 ahead of the primary on Saturday July 27 1940. His long service and strong support are noted as boosting his bid and credibility.
Cameron's preliminary 1940 population is reported as 5187 by Carlton J. Smith, district supervisor at Waco. The figure, reflecting early enumeration, follows a 10380 figure slightly over 4700, with indications of a gain exceeding 700 from the prior census. The Chamber of Commerce urges last‑minute calls to 603 to tally all residents.
Cameron will get a tomato shed for marketing of the 1940 crops. W. H. Lawrence of the Cameron Ice & Cold Storage Company told the Daily Herald on Wednesday. The venture aims to provide marketing facilities for the large annual tomato crop and may spur a local canning industry. H. E. Downs of Pharr will be resident manager for the buying corporation, with another family moving to Cameron. Lawrence is seeking homes for these families as part of the project.
City Marshal Gene Smith says prints from a window glass at Yee High School may identify robbers who entered Sunday night and stole $2 from a cold drink refrigerator. Superintendent Perrin notified Smith and Smith sent the glass to Austin for analysis. results expected in Cameron by Thursday.
E C Dude of Austin transacted business in Cameron on Saturday, according to local records.
The City Council approved financing a summer recreation program to run after school ends. Dr. James Watson presented a coalition request from civic and church groups. The $400 project covers hiking, swimming, tennis, cycling, playground ball, and volleyball with Fred Graham directing activities.
Yoe High School was burglarized Monday night. Sheriff R M Kennedy investigated after thieves smashed a door and window to gain entry. An automatic Coca Cola refrigerator was robbed of nickels totaling $2, with nothing else missing. Officials believe professional thieves orchestrated the break in.
Corinth and Fox schools are now part of the Buckholts district following a County Board of Education meeting. The move was recommended by Ellison Ridge patrons, and H. C. Spence was appointed trustee at Oak Hill.
Homer Chambers has accepted the role as manager of the Marlin Lily Tea Cream Parlor and will begin work Thursday night.
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