Early to bed saying questioned by science and era
Scientists challenge the old adage that early rising guarantees health wealth and wisdom noting mental work is stronger later in the day and night owls excel. The piece reflects past frugality and social aims while lamenting perpetual basement clutter and a band photo from Allen Academy with Cameron brothers Haygood and Wilson playing at a Houston event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Allen Academy
John Calvin Haygood
Billy Wilson
Haygood
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Houston
Wilson
Haywood
John W. Haywood
W. L. Wilson
The
Houston Post
Amendments Set for Soil Conservation Master Work Sheets
State Committee on Soil Conservation issues changes to farm rulings. One owner can cover land in a single Master Work Sheet. Interplanting rules adjust for two rows of corn or sorghum with one row cowpeas. Black-eyed peas count differently when canning or processing. Final Work Sheet filing date is Saturday May 23 1936. County Agent Geo Banzhaf urges all farmers to file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Committee On
George Banzhall
Geo. Banzhaf
Colleen shines in Powell Keeler musical at Cameron Theatre
Powell and Keeler headline Warner Brothers musical Colleen with Jack Oakie Joan Blondell Hugh Herbert and Louise Fazenda. Alfred Green directs a plot rich in comedy romance and drama enhanced by new glass furniture designs and fashion. Cameron Theatre hosts Sunday and Monday May 17 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen
Tick Powell
Ruby Keeler
Warner Brothers
Powell
Miss Keeler
Jack Oakie
Joan Blondell
Hugh Herbert
Louise Fazenda
Paul Draper
Powell-Keeler
Alfred Green
Cameron Theatre
Vote Disappointing In Sweetheart Poll At Cameron Band
Cameron Band faces financial crisis as Sweetheart contest votes lag. Balloting ends May 2 at 6 p.m. with 5 cents per vote. No further nominations after May 22 at 6 p.m. Band Parents urge citizens to vote to raise funds for new instruments and uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Band
Band Parents Association
Cameron
Be County man indicted for rape by Milam Grand Jury
Cecil Lucas of Be County has been indicted by a Milam County Grand Jury for rape and two counts of driving while intoxicated. The case, set for trial, was brought by Criminal District Attorney Emory B. Camp for Monday May 25. Lucas allegedly raped a 16 year old Ben Arnold girl after arrest by Sheriff Kennedy and return to Cameron jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Lucas
Be County
Milam County
Emory B. Camp
Lucas
Ben Arnold
Ben County
Kennedy
Cameron
Camp
Firemen to Attend Central Texas Convention in Rockdale
The Cameron Fire Department is invited to the Central Texas Firemen Convention in Rockdale Thursday night May 14. A chicken supper will be served to all firemen present, with John Jeter, Cameron fireman, as speaker for the department.
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Cameron Fire Department
Central Texas Firemen
Rockdale
John Jeter
Cameron
Rockdale Postmaster Appointed Milam County Leader
John E. Cooke, editor and publisher of the Rockdale Reporter for 25 years, was commissioned as Rockdale postmaster, succeeding H. H. Turner. Cooke has edited Democratic papers for 37 years and joins W. F. Norris of Thorndale recognized by the Roosevelt Administration.
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John E. Cooke
Rockdale
Regal City
Mr. Cooke
H. H. Turner
Cooke
Milam County
Roosevelt
W. F. Norris
Thorndale Champion
Thorndale
New Drug Store Names J B Cass In Cameron
J B Cass of Lometa has accepted a position with the New Cameron Drug Company in Cameron as prescription druggist. He succeeds Husan Ables, who has moved to Lampasas.
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J. B. Cass
Lometa
Cameron Drug Company
Cameron
Mr. Cass
Husan Ables
Lampasas
Soft Ball League Proposed in Cameron by Local Men
Cameron business leaders discuss organizing a Soft Ball League with Hayden Lawrence of the Cameron Ice and Cold Storage Company promoting the effort. At least five teams are said to be secured with Yeomen field to host games and a small admission charged to support athletic funds or the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Hayden Lawrence
Cameron Ice and Cold Storage Company
Yeomen
Texas
Huson Ables Buys Drug Business In Lampasas
Huson Ables left Cameron Saturday for Lampasas where he entered a partnership to run the Ables and Wilson Drug Company. He purchased a half interest, is described as a skilled druggist, and will join his wife and two children in a new home after school ends.
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Huson Ables
Cameron
Lampasas
Ables and
Wilson Drug Company
Cameron Drug Company
Ables
Busines
Lampesas
Palla County
Rosebud
Sandy Creek School to Close May 15
A closing school program and three act play entitled Lets Get Married will be staged at Sandy Ridge School on Friday night May 15, 1936. Admission is free.
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Sandy Creek
Sandy Ridge
Texas Centennial opening honors Newton at Dallas reception
Honored Mr. Newton of the Texas House will join the reception committee for President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner at the Texas Centennial opening in Dallas on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Texas House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Garner
Dallas
Cameron's 92 year old Moseley critically ill
Moseley the city’s oldest resident18 92 is gravely ill at his daughter's home with physicians calling his condition brave He is a Confederate veteran A petition has 500 names to force a City Council vote on electing school trustees by popular ballot Sponsors expect 600 names to back the measure The election would merely test the method for naming trustees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moseley
Cameron
John P. Moseley
the Herald
Funeral services for Mrs Amelia Jensen in Fort Worth
Mrs Amelia Jensen of Fort Worth dies after a lengthy illness. Aneta Jensen of Fort Worth and Mrs F d Beckerman are among her children. Funeral rites were held Wednesday. the remains were taken to Shiner for burial. A full life obituary is promised in next week’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Aneta Jensen
Fort Worth
Mra
F. d. Beckerman
Isteety
al & Owlerk Ter
J. Coy Williams
Pantoy
Methodist
Shiner
Mira. Jensen
Morrison Returns to Office After Illness
Bill Morrison, candidate for District Attorney, has recovered enough to return to his Cameron office after a week of illness. He hopes to resume county campaign tours soon, though his activity may be limited for a few days while he regains strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Bill Morrison
Cameron
Morrison
Optometrist Gus Evans Attends Texa Zone Meeting
Gus Evans an optometrist attended a zone meeting of the Texas optometrists in Temple Sunday. The organization meets monthly across 12 Texas districts as a study course for members to stay current on professional developments. Evans operates a well equipped Central Texas office and is qualified to fit eyeglasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Evans
Temple Sunday
The
Optometrists of
Texas
Evans
Indictment filed in Milam County over Alt Wien murder
Arthur Ht Alt Wien, 27, alias Alt Wien, is indicted for murder of his brother don Alt Wien by Milam County Grand Jury. Trial set for Monday. The Santos Gabriel high school project worker Joe Alt Wien was shot in the face after a quarrel at Fulcher's Bluff during a Saturday night outing on May 2.
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Arthur Ht. Altwien
Don Altwien
Milam County
Emory B. Camp
Joe Altwien
San Gabriel High
San Gabriel
Fulcher’s Bluff
Altwien
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Sally Eilers
Laverne Owensby
Ruth Hobson
Katherine Monroe
Winnelle Kidd
Lucille McDermott
Jeanette Meintire
Virginia Lindle
Helen Ryan
Ruth Made
Frances Terrs
Virginia Freeman
Vivian Whites
Patsy Reeves
Ruth Dinkins
Norma Jean Mcklwrath Iva Earle Heath
Virginia Weems
Trent Nabours
Elzabeth Fannin
Rosemary Yates
Adelle Llama
Reba Burnett
Virginia Compton
Lucy Turner
Ella Ve Rani
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NEW Cameron Drug CO
George Mayo Newton
Amelia Jensen
W FT. Worth
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