Negro Jailed After Attempted Attack in Milam County
Lorenzo Colbert, a black man, is jailed in Milam County awaiting three county court charges filed after he allegedly tried to attack three other Black people with a shotgun axe and gun. He was captured near Jones Prairie after escaping during a call to Silver City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Colbert
Milam County
Pete Harwell
Harwell
Silver City
Colbert
D. C. Ray
Nettie McLaughlin
Rosie Lee Guy
Jones Prairie
Mortals and Immortals Lesson-Sermon for May 18
Christian Science services announce the May 18 lesson sermon across all churches. Golden Text urges forsaking foolishness to choose understanding, with Bible passages from Proverbs and Corinthians and a citation from Science and Health urging realization of health and harmonious being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
CYO Plans Social After May Meeting at Catholic School
The Catholic Youth Organization held its regular meeting on Tuesday night May 13 at the Catholic School in Waco District. Plans for the May 18 Social in Cameron were completed and Rev. Paul Michalka spoke briefly. The group adjourned to May 27 at 8 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
CYO Social
Cameron
Paul Michalka
Sharp High School 1941 Baccalaureate and Commencement
The Sharp High School class of 1941 will hear Rev. John W. Mills of Cameron Methodist Church deliver the Baccalaureate Sermon on Sunday May 18 at 8 p m in the High School Auditorium. Thirty seniors will be gowned in maroon with white rose as class flower. Commencement exercises are set for Friday May 28 at 8 p m. A junior senior banquet will precede graduation and a list of candidates will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp High School
John W. Mills
Cameron Methodist Church
Thorndale High School
Oran Stephens
L. G. Butts
Smith Summerlin
Thorndale
Beaumont man spends weekend at Cameron home
Ralph McLerran of Beaumont spent the weekend in his Cameron residence, returning to his hometown after a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McLerran of
Beaumont
Cameron
JOE FERGUSON DIES IN MILANO AT 81
Milam county pioneer Joe Ferguson died May 5 1941 at Milano aged nearly 81. Born January 27 1860 he helped Milam County grow from Civil War days. He is survived by widow Susan B. Ferguson and six children including Cammie Morrison Elizabeth Oakes Joe E Ferguson Sr Velvin Greathouse Lloyd Ferguson and Verda Short with many grandchildren and stepchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ferguson
Milam County
Mr. Ferguson
Texas
Ferguson
Susan B. Ferguson
Cammie Morrisson
Carnegie
Okla
Elizabeth Oakes
Houston
Joe E. Ferguson, Sr
Velvin Greathouse
Texas City
Lloyd E. Ferguson
Milano
Verda Short
Waco
Clarissa Ferguson
Bertha Shelburne
Somerville
Card of Thanks for Ferguson family
The Ferguson family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father. They thank for flowers cakes and food. Signed by Mrs Ferguson Cammie Morrison Elizabeth Oaker Joe Ferguson Jr Velvie Greathouse Lord Ferguson Verda Short
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Ferguson
Cammie Morrison
Elizabeth Oaker
Joe Ferguson, Jr
Velvie
Lord Ferguson
Verda Short
Tracy Hobson
Tess Lewis
John Hobson
Gratitude for Support After Death of Tracy Hobson
A Thorndale family remembers kindness shown after the death of husband and father Tracy Hobson. They thank those who sent flowers and offered help and note the 1941 Thorndale High School Baccalaureate Sermon details with Rev. Oran Stephens and participating choirs.
Draft Board Touts Survey Effort and Local Classifications
The Draft Board and Advisory Board push ahead with intake as about 1600 questionnaires are mailed. On Tuesday the local board classified around 175 men and will continue on Wednesday. Mothers Day gatherings included Mrs. J. F. Howard and relatives visiting Cameron and Shreveport residents from the Howard and Brewer families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Howard
Clifton Howard
Ernest Howard
Waco
J. D. Howard
Shreveport
W. S. Brewer
Sam Brewer
Randolph Williamson
Cameron
Revival opens at Milano Methodist Church this Wednesday
Milano readers note a revival starting at the Methodist Church on Wednesday the 23rd led by Rev. Birkelbach with Rev. Cole in charge. The piece also records weather impacts on gardens, local visits, and funeral services for Mrs. Phemelia Baggett with details on survivors and burial at Milano Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Birkelbach
Cole
Sam Taylor
Corpus Christi
Miss Marcell
Joe Ferguson
Johnnie Elenburge
W. E. Thomas
Ida Howes
Houston
Boedeker
Chriesman
L. E. Love
Roland
Lexington
Claude Westbrook
Wesbrook
Andy Anderson
Lillian Holdiness
Hempstead
H. Holdiness
Fred Brannon
Methodist
Bryan
Lila
Dan Robinson
Grouse
John Morgan
Temple
Morgan
Mary Peeples
Lee Braun
Ora Timmons
D. D. Fowler
Georgetown
Phemelia Baggett
Chas. Stevenson
Hess Captured in Scotland Sparks Global Speculation
Rudolph Hess, once a top Nazi, was captured in Scotland after a parachute escape. Reports say he refused links with Russia and discussed possible talks with Churchill's government. British officials weighed Hess's fate while Germany asserted the war would continue. Hess, 47, was treated for a broken ankle in Glasgow and kept hidden pending further disclosures.
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London
Churchill
Anthony Eden
Hess
House of Commons
Scotland
Reich
Hitler
Germany
Nazi Party
Reichstag
Berlin
Poland
Goehring
Rudolph Hess
Hesse
Hess claims and allied power moves shape wartime view
The piece notes Hess's mental health claims disputed by British doctors. It discusses his motive to save humanity, the potential Berlin Moscow alliance, and a new air warfare phase as Bremen and Hamburg face heavy raids. It also mentions British RAF destruction over Germany and Australian victories in Egypt. The British fleet is described as shoring Ren ghasi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
Stalin
Hitter
Mussolini
Japan
Berlin
Moscow
Bremen
Hamburg
Germany
Reich
Egypt
New Autos Registered in Cameron and Buckholts
A list of new automobile registrations shows owners in Cameron and Buckholts including G. C. Black Dodge De Luxe Tudor Sedan. Franklin Dusek Chevrolet DeLuxe Sedan. Jim Mann DeLuxe Chevrolet Town Sedan. Rev. John W. Mills Mercury Tudore Sedan. M Maurice Groves Ford De Luxe Tudore Sedan. Nannie Renfroe Buick Tudore Sedan. Louis D. Kubecka Ford DeLuxe Tudore Sedan. J. M. Mooreman Chevrolet S T Sedan. A J Smith Ford De Luxe Coupe. Mrs F Burns Bever Buick Coupe. and C O Mayfield Ford Truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Black
Cameron
Franklin Dusek
Jim Mann
John W. Mills
M. Maurice Groves
Nannie Renfroe
Louis D. Kubecka
Buckholts
J. M. Mooreman
Rockdale
A. J. Smith
F. Burns Bever
Buick
C. O. Mayfield
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Herald
Justice of Peace
Womack Brashear
Catholic Youth
Draft Board Works
Frank Kleibey
Ad Hall
Mrs
Homer Chambers
Marlin
Mrs. L. B. Dukes of Milano
Minnie Stewart
Moorman
F. W. Tiams
Hugh
R. L. Hildebrandt
Ruby Stevenson
Carlos Sloan
C. N. Heath
Huntsville
Williams
Preston
E. R. Thweatt
Hugh Stewart
Asa McGregor
Adolph Hitler
Lake Lohman
Russia
Glasgow
Mans
Renghasi
A. W. Buffington
Ben
Arnold
Hugo's Place
Ben Arnold
Irene
Beauty Shop
NYA
J.C. Komar Blacksmith and Welding Shop
Cynthia Whitcomb
Miranda Peasley
Martha Tisdale
Lettie Holcomb
Lillian Whitcomb
Mary Tisdale
John Whitcomb
Jack Payson
Joe Payson
Jerry MacConnell
Lewis
Sam Blunt
Bessie Mae Sweet
Lula Mae Murff
Kathryn Campbell
Bertha Mae McDonald
Myrtle Swanzy
Katherine Murff
Walter Strickler
Fritz Schwarzing
Melvin Dorner
Albert Swanzy
Wesley Boecker
W. H. Fatheree
BEN Arnold School
Martha
Boston
Cahill Grocery
Burlington, Texas
F. H. Wied Ginner
Hensel
General
W. E. Rosel
Texaco
B. F. Angel
O'Neill Service Station
Humble Agency Candies and Cigars
Studebaker
America
Biu Ee Eyo
South Bend
Michalka Motor Company
Skyway
Cameron, Texas
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