Stanfield Opens Drilling Campaign on Watt Farm
Judge Wade S. Stanfield of Tulsa Oklahoma has moved into Milam county with a deep test well location on the Watt farm north of Cameron. Timbers for a 96 foot derrick are being hauled to the site and the drilling rig is expected soon. The lease was closed weeks ago and the project widens Cameron area activity as plans push spudding in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt
Cameron
Wade S. Stanfield
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Stanfield
Milam County
Tracy
Maysfield
Health official discusses Cameron anti mosquito campaign
W. E. Hardenburg of the state board of health visited Cameron to meet Mayor A S Hearrell about launching an anti mosquito campaign. The plan, likely to proceed, aims to exterminate mosquitoes and stop their breeding. Hardenburg currently works on campaigns in Calvert Hearne Navasoto and Bryan and would return to Cameron if the city pursues the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hardenburg
State Board of Health
Cameron
A.S. Hearrell
Hardenburg
Calvert
Hearne
Navasota
Bryan
Banks of Cameron to close early during summer months
Notice to public from Cameron banks stating branch offices will close at 3 p m on weekdays and at 4 p m on Saturdays during the summer months. Named banks include Cameron State Bank Citizens National Bank and First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Cameron State Bank
Citizens National Bank
First National Bank
Carranza Cuts Off Beard as He Eludes Revolt
Venusiano Carranza exiled Mexican president cuts his beard and flees southeast through Vera Cruz with Gen. Candido Aguilar. The pair, avoiding revolutionary forces, head toward the coast after abandoning a direct advance to Vera Cruz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Candido Aguilar
Maltrata
Aguilar
Misses Hillmond and Curtis Present Expression Recitals
Misses Hillmond and Curtis present Students of Expression and Voice in joint recitals. The first is Tuesday evening May 18 at 7 30 at the High School Auditorium focusing on junior private and class pupils. A second recital Friday evening May 21 at 8 features senior private and class pupils. Public is invited.
Contract Awarded for New Brick Building in Cameron
A. C. Page and Brothers of Austin win contracts from A. N. Green and S. W. Cheeves to build a handsome brick structure in Cameron’s business district. The site adjoins First National Bank and will house the Daugherty Motor Company. Construction runs with the bank’s new $75,000 home, adding upper offices and retail space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
A. C. Page and Brothers
Austin
A. N. Green
S. W. Cheeves
First National Bank
Daugherty Motor Company
Green
Bank
Auto and Sales Company
Picnic Prospects Bright for Ice Cream Cone Treats
A lighthearted look at sunny picnic plans highlighting ice cream cones as a refreshing centerpiece. Simple ideas for serving, portable toppings, and easy picnic setups showcase cheerful outdoor dessert moments.
Winnies Gathering Delights with Contests and Cakes
Miss Winnie Henderson hosted Killkare and Sigma Phi clubs for a Saturday afternoon of games and humor. Guests included teachers and local figures, with wordplay contests on nests and magazines, Bailey versus Anti Bailey speeches, and a dessert of ice cream with cherries in angel food cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Henderson
Winnie
Queness
Mitchell
Martin
Misses Jackson
Gladys Walker
Spanish Play a Success at Cameron High School
The Cameron High School Spanish class staged a Friday play that drew a full auditorium and pleased all. The instructor highlighted the direct method of teaching language pupil thinking in the language and the importance of motivation in schoolwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron High School
Cameron Society Hosts 42 Club Afternoon at Mrs Smiths
Mrs Oxsheer Smith hosted the 42 Club at her Cameron home with 84 favors and six tables of play. Winners included Mrs Vernon McIntyre of Marathon, while guests from Portland Maine and other locals attended a two course luncheon with salmon salad and strawberry ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon McIntyre
Marathon
Vernon MelIntyre
Fritz Fahrendorf
Smith
Fred Henry
W. W. Chambers
Mrs. Smith
Mesdames Swift
Portland
Maine
Priv
Fahrendorf
Mitchell
U. S. Hex
Giles Arriett
S. A. Cottle
Simmie Burns, Jr
Roy Jeter
J. L. Clinton
Tom Henderson, Jr
Winnie Henderson
Estelle Coleman
Freshman Picnic Guides River Swim and Lunch Outing
The freshman class left town Wednesday afternoon at 3 for McCown's bridge. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs Crawford Mr Clarence Cameron and Miss Alline Work. Boys swam around the bend while girls waded in shallow water before a sumptuous lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCown’s Bridge
Crawford
Clarence Cameron
Miss Alline Work
Tracy-Maysfield to Bring In Shallow Well This Week
Officials of the Tracy Maysfield Oil and Gas Company plan to bring in a shallow producing well on their Tracy acreage late this week. It would be the first producer under development in Milam county fields and would raise the company to three producing wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy-Maysfield
Maysfield
Mak
Wohlleb and Reed Quietly Wed at Presbyterian Manse
Miss Annie Wohlleb and Wiltz Reed were married by Rev. Henry MacFadyen at the Presbyterian manse on Saturday night at 8.00. The bride wore blue silk Georgette. After congratulations they planned to take the midnight train to Dallas to begin their future. The Herald and friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wohlleb
Wiltz Reed
Henry MacFadyen
Dallas
Herald
Miss Tar de Weds Sid Stidham at Home Ceremony
Sunday afternoon at 1 30 PM at the Tar de home, Miss Jeanette Tar de married Mr. Sid Stidham in a family ceremony performed by her father. The couple, after the vows, traveled by car to Milano and then train to Houston amid warm wishes from Cameron friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Pardo
Jeanette Tarde
Sid Stidham
The
Herald
Cameron
Mothers Day Observed As Millions Smile Across Nation
The article notes Mothers Day celebrations growing each year with millions of mothers happinessed by tokens from their children. In Cameron one mother received a special delivery a small boy with his dog holding a jam jar as verse recalls corporal punishment from youth and a request for more discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Tuesday Afternoon The M. E. Par
An unclear line from a newspaper page note likely indicating continuation of an obituary or feature on page 6. The readable portion references Tuesday afternoon and a person or entity denoted as M. E. Par.
Slavic and Italian Leaders Reach Adriatic Boundary Plan
Paris dispatch reports Dr Trumbiteh of Jugoslavia and Italian delegates at Pallanza agreed to Wilson's boundary proposal. Fiume would become Italian sovereign soil while its port falls under League of Nations control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Trumbiteh
Jugo-Slavia
Pallanza
Italy
Wilson
Adriatic
Paris
Evening News
Fiume
League of Nations
Bell County Woman Draws Opponent in Race
Temple Texas May 12 O D Baker of Gause Milam County has announced candidacy for state representative from Bell and Milam Counties. His only opponent thus far is Mrs Bennett F Smith of Temple.
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Temple
Texas
O. D. Baker
Gause
Milam County
Bell
Milam
Bennett F. Smith
Becomes President of Big Elk Refining Company
Ray K. Glenn, Oklahoma City newspaper man, has been elected president of the Big Elk Refining Company, with duties starting around June 1. C. D Lay resigns as president but keeps his stock, Glenn plans investment outreach and refinery development in Cameron, Texas area, including a casing head gas plant and potential deep production in the Tracy field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray K. Glenn
Oklahoma City
Big Elk Refining Company
C. D Lay
Glenn
Daily Oklahoman
Cameron
Texas
San Antonio
Big Elk
John Bertrand
Tracy
Rockdale
Hogs Saturday and Monday at 100 pounds weight
R. L. Batte and Joe Schiller accompany the hogs, with weight categories of one hundred pounds and up, as part of the upcoming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Batte
Joe Schiller
Navasota merchant visits Cameron for big sale
Louis S. Pierce of the Louis 8 Pierce store in Navasota travels to Cameron for several days to support the inauguration of a major price lowering sale. The Cameron store, managed by J F Braun, plans the event starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louiis 8. Pierce
Navasota
Cameron
J F. Braun
Mr. Pierce
Milam County seeks road equipment for District 19
The Milam County Commissioners Court invites bids for Road District No 19 to purchase a road tractor a grader and a road plow. Bids must be filed with the County Auditor by 11:00 a.m. on the first day of May 1920. For details contact Auditor Iles Lavriett Milam County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court of
Milam County
Iles Lavriett
Tex
Wilkerson Bros Garage Specializes in Overland and Ford Repair
Wilkerson Bros Garage emphasizes repair work for Overland and Ford vehicles. The shop advertises skilled service and automotive maintenance to local customers seeking dependable repairs and parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland
Ford
Wilkerson Bros Garage
New Phonograph Thrills Cameron Audience
Music lovers in Cameron attended a High School Auditorium concert featuring Misa Benny Lane Shepherd and W M Reed. The event showcased a New Edison Re Creation duplicating Shepherds voice and Reed's flute, producing uncanny vocal and instrumental fidelity with a dramatic final reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Misa Benny Lane Shepherd
W. M. Reed
Miss Shepherd
Mr. Reed
Edison
Annone
Wassien
Mndind
Mahogan Cabire
Wreath Livingry
Thoma A. Eden
Bold raid hits Cameron business district over missing cash
Robbers forced entry at Dan Tyson tax collector’s Cameron store on Wednesday night. They rifled drawers of the Mackay telegraph and telephone system safe, took about 15 dollars plus more from the cash register, but left checks and Tyson belongings untouched. Investigators Dan Gunn and Charles Les have no clues as police vow heightened vigilance to prevent further crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Dan Tyson
Tyson
Mackay Telegraph and
Mackay Telegraph Company
Tucker Confectionery
Mr. Tyson
Dan Gunn
Charley Les
Buick Car Shipment Expected From Flint Factory
J. W. Sanders, Buick dealer for Sam County, reports a car load of Buicks from the Flint factory has been notified and should reach Cameron in a few days. Most cars are sold with two remaining. delivery conditions have been abnormal for months due to wartime disruptions, and Sanders hopes future deliveries will be prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sanders
Buick
Sam County
Flint
Michigan
Sanders
Cameron
Revival Meeting Led by Dr. Scarborough to Start July
Dr. Leee R. Scarborough former Cameron pastor and Southwestern Baptist Seminary president will begin a revival on the first Sunday in July on the church lawn. Music will be led by E Reynolds and wife with support from local pastors as cooperation from county churches is sought for large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leee R. Scarborough
The
Baptist Church In
Cameron
Southwestern Baptist Seminary
Baptists of the South
B. B. Blayiock
Washington
Souther Baptists’ Association
Scarborough
E. Reynolds
Blayle
Batt
Methodist Sermon Aimed at Bartlett Graduates by Pastor
Rev Ira F Key pastor of the Methodist church will preach the commencement sermon for Bartlett graduating class Sunday It is expected that Rev H M Whaling of Dallas vice president of the Southwestern Methodist University will speak at the eleven oclock service If he does not come arrangements have been made for a substitute preacher for the morning congregation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira F. Key
Methodist Church
Bartlett
H. M. Whaling
Dallas
Southwestern Methodist University
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Watt Farm
Killkare
Sigma Phl Club
Cameron Society
W. A. Gillon
J. W. Coleman
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Galveston
Henry
Coleman
Mr. Chambers
Mr. Henry
Ing
New York
Huffman Farm
Thorndale
New York-Texaa Company of
Wohlleb
Pardo
Stidham
M. E. Par
Weild
Bell County
Bla Elk Refining CO
Louis S. Pierce
Baptists
Wold Revival Meeting
DR. Lee RR
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