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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1927
Page
1
The Cameron Ice and Cold Storage Company launches an advertising drive touting pure ice as home refrigeration. They equip wagons with water tanks to rinse ice before boxing, claim to be first to adopt this method, and seek photos for the Southwestern Ice Manufacturing Association journal.
Memorial service at Yee High School held under Hon. T. S. Henderson with invocation by Rev. H. G. Kenney. Speakers included Herman Harlan and Katherine Ey. Superintendent T. A. Fisher gave an address. The procession walked to Oak Hill Cemetery to place flowers for donors Mr. and Mrs. Y. Yee. The assembly was dismissed by Ben Atkinson Jr. Whistay observed per Yor will.
J B White editor Rev L J Power Julian and Roy Baskin left Monday for a few days of fishing and hunting at Medina Lake. The trip promises novel stories upon their return and wishes them a delightful time and a safe journey home.
Miss Frances Looney of Ben Arnold was seen shopping in Cameron on Saturday, a small local sighting noted by shoppers and merchants.
In the Business and Profession Women's garden contest first prize went to Mrs. W. Gilis. Mr. Sam Pitt placed second and Mr. G. C. Walters third. Honorable mentions were awarded to J. B. White, S. Denson, Schrieber, Joe MadRik, Joe Westmoreland, Navratil, Frieda Bauer, John Watson and Joe Stocklas, with J Williams noted as colored. Prizes totaled ten dollars for first, five for second, and two dollars fifty cents for third.
C D Carey of Chicago IL and E A Foster of Oklahoma City OK visited the Carey Company’s lumber yards in Milam County. They toured three yards located in Cameron Buckholts and Burlington and expressed satisfaction with their condition.
The Business Men's Bible Class of the Baptist church met last Sunday with thirty present and welcomed three visitors. Rev. L. J. Power, pastor of the First Methodist church, spoke on The Life and Character of the Christian Man. The lesson for May 15th is The Source of Spiritual Power led by Mr. F. B. Cable. Visitors welcome at 9:45 a.m. in the Baptist church classroom.
The Marlin District League will convene in Cameron on May 14 and 15 at the First Methodist. A crowd is expected and will be hosted in Cameron homes. The program covers study of the Second Department Work with sessions Saturday afternoon and evening, Sunday services, and committee meetings.
Sam Hefley came back to Austin for the legislature's special session held last Sunday.
Albert W. Bonds a former Bell County Sheriff was shot in Belton near the Belton National Bank at 11 35 am and died 50 minutes later. A suspect Monroe Fisher of Temple faced murder charges after a court inquiry and bond set at 10000. Witnesses identified the driver as not confirmed, while Johnnie Fisher was also charged and sought by authorities.
In a Milam County tax suit Judge Watson ruled against Rudolph Bowling who argued that all his property belonged to God and that taxation would infringe religious liberty. The State of Texas sought $1792.83 plus foreclosure. a companion suit against L. J. Bowling for $57.83 also proceeded. The court affirmed the State’s claim, noting citizens must share tax burdens. Proceedings will be reviewed by the County Board of Equalization in June.
The Buckholts baseball team will meet the Modern Woodmen from Temple at the Buckholts diamond next Sunday at 3:30 PM. Both clubs compete in the Waco News Tribune cup race and the public is invited to attend.
Rev. E. B. Hutcherson, who attended the Southern Baptist Convention in Louisville, will return to Cameron this week and occupy the pulpit next Sunday morning. He will not travel to Washington and New York as planned, but will be home for the Mother's Day service and next Sunday.
Jack Hearrell and Wm. Rogers were in Austin on business last Monday.
The City League confirms a revised schedule adopted at a May 9, 1927 meeting. May 10 Schumacher vs Lions. May 16 Lions vs K of P. May 20 Schumacher vs North End. May 24 Schumacher vs K of P. May 27 Lions vs North End. June 3 Lions vs Schumacher. June 7 Lions vs K of P. June 10 Schumacher vs North End. June 14 Lions vs North End. June 24 North End vs Schuhmech. July 1 Schuhmacher vs North End. Secretary B. T. Harris lists official City League players from Schumacher Lions Knights of Pythias and North End clubs.
The American Legion minstrel and dance last Saturday drew a packed house with crowd from nearby towns. Virginia Alford thrilled the audience with the Charleston and the event netted about 170 dollars. a repeat show is set for Tuesday night May 4 with added acts and vaudeville between four acts.
Cameron school children staged the second annual May Fete at Linless Green Athletic Field. Miss Doris Davis wore white as Queen of May with King Arthur Adams. Nature and assorted children in period costumes filled the pageant with flowers, fairies, and dances around May poles.
Mr and Mrs R D Brown arrived from Dallas where he was treated for illness. They traveled by car and friends note his condition is greatly improved and wish for a full recovery soon.
Miss Sallie Coleman is returning home Friday after a house party hosted by her college friends and hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Coleman. The brief notice hints at a social gathering and travel plans.
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