Cameron Chamber Discusses Progress on Airport Bid
Cameron Chamber of Commerce leaders led by W. F. Paden reported ongoing work toward securing a military airport. Army scouts from Randolph Field will inspect Texas sites after delays caused by heavy rains, with Aviation Enterprises of Houston to choose a site from approved Texas offerings. The chamber has spent $105 on the project and officials remain hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Cameron
Army
Aviation
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Aviation Enterprises, Inc
Houston
Texas
Oklahoma
John B. Henderson
A. E. Kruse
W. F. Paden
Cameron Chamber of Commerce
Houston Aviation
Honor Students for Ada Henderson Named for May Graduation
Thomas Jackson is valedictorian and will deliver the address at graduation on May 28. Joseph Newton is salutatorian and Jane Stedman is third ranking. several others receive honorable mention. Exercises set on the athletic field with program by the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Henderson
Thomas Jackson
Bartow Jackson
Cameron
Thomas
Joseph Newton
Guy T. Newton
Jane Stedman
Bobby Wood
Gwendolyn Chandler
Jean Little
Jean Marvin Mills
Frances Burkeen
Bill Hefley
Gloria Hearne
Bonnie Garcia
Paul Laake
Harold Clore
Lucian Kruse
Charlotte Childress
Marlin Minister to Deliver Sermon to Graduates
Rev. F. P. Goddard of St. John's Marlin will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to Yee High School graduates in Cameron on Sunday night May 25. Rev. J. P. Love of All Saints Episcopal Church Cameron announced the detail and said it is Rev Goddard's first visit to Cameron for such an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Goddard
St. John’s Church
Marlin
Yee High School
J. P. Love
All Saints Episcopal Church
Cameron
Goddard
Gillis sets hurdles records at West Point meet
William Gillis, West Point senior, set new academy marks in the 120 yard high hurdles and 220 yard low hurdles at a May 3 meet against Dartmouth, Iowa, and Columbia. West Point won as the visiting teams finished in order. Gillis, son of Judge and Mrs. Graham Gillis of Cameron, captained football in 1940 and was an All American candidate in the Notre Dame game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Gillis
West Point Academy
Dartmouth Iowa
Columbia
West Point
Gillis
Academy
Graham Gillis
Cameron
Army
Notre Dame
Prisoners Shipped to State Penitentiary in Cameron
Sheriff Walter White and Deputy Carl Black will transport six prisoners to the State Penitentiary Wednesday. It is the largest group moved from Cameron since White took office. The prisoners include J. H. Collins, Ira McKinney, Fred Woods, Oscar Jones, Ralph True Adams, and John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter White
Carl Black
State Penitentiary
Cameron
White
J. H. Collins
Ira McKinney
Fred Woods
Oscar Jones
Ralph True Adams
John
Thorndale School to Dedicate New Building May 15
Thorndale's new school building will be formally dedicated Friday evening May 15 at 8 o'clock. Dr. L A Woods state superintendent will deliver the dedicatory address. The building replaces the old one damaged by the 1940 storm. Thorndale High School Band will provide music and other features are planned. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorndale
L. A. Woods
Thorndale High School
Wayford Gersbach Faces District Court Trial for Stabbing
Fifteen year old Wayford Gersbach has been indicted for stabbing A. B. Dunn, superintendent of Sharp schools. If convicted he faces juvenile delinquency proceedings and possible reform school or parole. Dunn remains hospitalized but expects to return soon. Delinquency cases may be heard in county or district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayford Gersbach
Sharp
A. B. Dunn
Dunn
Kemp
Mr and Mrs J H Wilson Jr Visit Cameron
Mr and Mrs J H Wilson Jr of Hearne visited Cameron Thursday evening for a social call and hometown update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wilson, Jr
Hearne
Cameron
Buckholts Business Visitor Reports Cameron Stop
B M McMillion of Buckholts visited Cameron on Saturday morning for a business trip and related engagements with local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. McMillion of
Buckholts
Cameron
Ordination Sunday for Michalka and Others Named
Paul Michalka son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Michalka to be ordained May 11 at 9 00 am in St Marys University Chapel La Porte by Most Rev C E Byrne bishop of the Galveston diocese. Also to be ordained are George Rabrouer Robert Fuchs Frank Schanizer George Beck Martin Bordages William Hennel John Ruddy Clifford White John Price and William Kennelly with Solemn Mass May 12 at 9 30 am at St Monicas Church.
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Paul Michalka
Frank A. Michalka
St. Mary’s University Chapel
LaPorte
C. E. Byrne
Galveston
Michalka
Ernest Michalka
St. Anthony's Church
Beaumont
Mary Elizabeth
Ursuline Convent
San Antonio
Mary Magdeline
Congregation of Divine Providence
Norman
Okla
Mary Veronica
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Houston
St. Anthony's School
C. H. Yee High
St. Mary’s University
Father Michalka
St. Monicas Church
George J. Duda
H. T. Schroeder
St. Anthony’s Church
Thomas O'Sullivan
Burlington
St. Mary’s Church
Taylor
George Rabroker
Robert Fuchs
Westphalia
Frank Schanizer
Hitchcock
George Beck
Martin Bordages
William Hennel
Evansville
Indiana
John Ruddy
Cleveland
Ohio
Clifford White
Dallas
John Price
Palestine
William Kennelly
County Kerry
Ireland
Residents Asked to Help On Blocking Streets for Paving
Residents along the street from Terry's Grocery to the Courthouse square are urged to cooperate with the paving contractor to keep the street closed during paving. They should replace barriers to maintain closed intersections and allow traffic to homes east of the street to detour via Highway 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry's Grocery
Courthouse Square
Reed
Mrs William Parma Speaks on Life of Admiral Benson
Mrs William J Parma addressed Cameron Council Knights of Columbus on the Life of Admiral Benson. Grand Knight Rudolf Richter introduced her. Short talks by Rev Geo J Duda and John GC Andres preceded a business session planning initiation on June first with a banquet after the degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Council Knights of Columbus
William J. Parma
Admiral Benson
Parma
Rudolf Richter
Geo. J. Duda
John GC. Andres
Sharp businessman Guido Gerscach visits Cameron
Guido Gerscach of Sharp traveled to Cameron on a business visit Thursday, outlining possible regional engagements and meetings with local partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guido Gerscach
Sharp
Cameron
First Solemn High Mass for Father Michalka Draws Community
The church of St Monica hosted the First Solemn High Mass for Father Paul Michalka on May 12 1941. The ceremony featured a procession from St Anthony's school with Knights of Columbus and KPT guards and a flower welcome by White dressed children. Speakers included Rev Paul A Michalka and Rev Geo J Duda with sermons by Rev Tom O Sullivan followed by a church grounds dinner and multiple tributes from local societies and priests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Monica
Paul Michalka
St. Anthony's School
Knights of Columbus
KPT
Beatrice Michalka
Father Michalka
Paul A. Michalka
Geo. J. Duda
Ernest Michalka
Robert Fuchs
Rudolf Richter
Catholic Youth Organization
Christine Kubecka
St. Rita’s Circle
Herman Boedeker
Mothers Society
R. A. Michalka
KJZT
J. T. Parma
Kdt
Raymond Richter
A. E. Matula
John C. Andres
Plea for Red Cross Aid Seeks Garment Donations
Mrs. Hogan announces all garments for the Red Cross must be called in by May 20. Packing takes time, and more volunteers and workers are needed to meet the ambitious plan. Milam County has historically answered the call, but current cooperation is lagging, placing responsibility on county leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Hogan
Milam County
Richard McCastard of Cavilla on Cameron business
Richard McCastard of Cavilla conducted Cameron related business on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McCastard
Cavilla
Cameron
Community Party at Yee High Gym Tonight
The Band Parents Association sponsors a Community Party at Yee High School Gymnasium tonight. Doors open at 8 p m with a grand march at 8 30 p m. Proceeds support a barbecue for band members after their state contest success. Refreshments will be sold and overflow space will be used if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Press
Yee High School
W. L. Luckett
Band Parents Association
Luckett
Buckholts High School Holds First Junior Senior Banquet
Buckholts High School marked its first Junior Senior banquet on Friday May 1 in the gym. 37 students graduate in the Senior Class this year as 11th graders return for diplomas. Junior officers are Howard Lawson M Z Ray Ellen Kleiber Clement Synatzke and Senior officers Emil Kleiber Edvin Zawadzke Lela Fuchs and E J Provasek. Event included banquet theatre party at Cameron Theatre and a dance in the gym with opening by Lawson and a program featuring Floyd Stark Janice Allen Margaret Machann and Laverne Abel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bueckholts High School
Hugh Horstmann
Buckholts
Howard Lawson
M. Z. Ray
Ellen Kleiber
Clement Synatzke
Emil Kleiber
Edjvin Zawadzke
Lela Fuchs
E. J. Provasek
Cameron Theatre
Cameron
Flathmann
Floyd Stark
Janice Allen
Margaret Machann
Laverne Abel
J. B. White
Hugo Horstmann
Oak Hill Cemetery Association Holds May Meeting
The Oak Hill Cemetery Association calls a meeting on Friday May 16 1941 at the Chamber of Commerce building 4 00 p m to elect officers. Officers acknowledge the work of Mrs Kim Majors and praise Sexton Mr Syown and ask continued service. Sincerely Mrs Bessie F Hefley President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill Cemetery Association
Chamber of Commerce
Kim Majors
Mrs
Bessie F. Hefley
Pres
George Parma Visited Relatives in San Antonio Over Weekend
George Parma of San Antonio spent time with relatives during the weekend visit. He traveled to the city to catch up with family and share activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Parma
San Antonio
Bartle Crenan Visits Cameron on Business
Burlington resident Bartle Crenan traveled to Cameron as a business visitor on Friday to conduct company matters and meet local partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartle Crenan
Burlington
Cameron
Soviet Russia Delivers Air Raid to Irak Amid Hess Crisis
Soviet Russia claims a reprisal against England for aiding Finland as its airmen strike Irak. Berlin promises more real news in diplomacy and war. Hess movement rumors spark Scots protests while Congress debates harsh measures. Turkey edges toward collapse under German and Russian pressure.
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Joseph Stalin
England
Finland
Russia
Germany
Berlin
Hitler
Rudolph Hess
Hess
British Isles
Daily Herald
Britain
Martin Dies
Lis
Turkey
Soviet
Rockdale Leads State in Defense Bonds and Stamps Sales
Rockdale tops Milam county figures in defense bonds and stamps sales through May 12, with $5287.60. Cameron follows at $2969.75, Thorndale $1031.25, Buckholts $550, Gause $158.50, Milano $125.00. Emory B. Camp, Milam county chairman, praises community participation and civic club efforts to boost the government program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
United States Defense
Emory B. Camp
Milam County
Cameron
Thorndale
Camp
Lions Club
Thorndale Ee
Milano
Blue Bonnet Cafe Closed Monday Night
Fred Jackson's Blue Bonnet Cafe closed Monday night causing patrons to find the door locked Tuesday morning. The cafe, among the city's oldest, began with a Greek founder about 16 years ago, later owned by A. E. Smith and then purchased by Mr. Jackson. It was unclear if the cafe would be sold or reopened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jackson
Mr. Jackson
A. E. Smith
Smith
Newport
Mr. Smith
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William Gillis
Thorndale School
Waco
Don’s
House of David
William Parma
Irak
S. L. Kmiecek
J. K. Reyband
Robert Schertz
M. Munar
Ed. Geiser
Frelsburg
John T. Geiser
Tours
Jos. Valenta
K. Kacer
Marak
Jos. Kmiecek
Temple
P. J. O'Reilly
M Veronica
Emirita
Cemetery Association Meeting
Soviet Russia
Eads Sale
Blue Bonnet Cafe
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