Brindley Elected President of Cameron Lions Club
Dr. C. G. Brindley chosen to lead Cameron Lions, succeeding Guy Haynes, after serving as first vice president and board member. New officers include Howard Whatley, E. C. Cole, John Peter, and W. C. Wiese as secretary treasurer, with James Watson, W. E. Gaither, F. E. Woodruff, Harvey Caperton on the board. District 2X convention optimism noted by delegates O C Acrey and John Jeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brindley
James Watson
W. E. Gaither
F. E. Woodruff
Harvey Caperton
Howard Whatley
E. C. Cole
John Peter
W. C. Wiese
Guy Hartgraves
Ray O'Neill
Cameron Lions
O. C. Acrey
John Jeter
Denton
Cameron
Used Car Sales At Grabein Chevrolet Real Opportunity
Cameron residents today gain a rare chance to buy reliable used cars at rock bottom prices. Grabein Chevrolet Go. reports a surge in used trade as new 1940 Chevrolets flood in, bringing newer models and latest engineering at used car prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
R. G. Brabein
Grabein Chevrolet Go
Chevrolet
Census drive stalls in Cameron as cleanup effort stalls
Cameron shows no public interest in the 1940 census cleanup with zero phone calls to the Chamber of Commerce. Residents are urged to form committees to cooperate with Census Enumerators and ensure a full city count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Daily Herald
Chamber of Commerce
Rosa Meyer 88 Buried in Buckholts Texas
Rosa Meyer 88 died at her Buckholts home Tuesday at 6 p m Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p m in the Czech Moravian church Buckholts with interment at Corinth cemetery Marek Burns Funeral Home Cameron directed Rev Joseph Barton Granger conducted the rites She was born in Czecho Slovakia and came to America 68 years ago A Meyer son Otto lives in Cameron another son John in Buckholts two daughters Miss Emma Meyer and Mrs Joe Slovacek reside in Buckholts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckholts
Corinth
Marek-Burns
Cameron
Joseph Barton
Granger
Meyer
John Meyer
Emma Meyer
Joe Slovacek
Middleton Renamed Head of Sharp Schools
At the Sharp Rural High School District board meeting on May 11, Jim Bartlett was re elected president and C. F. Faffere secretary. Other board members include B D Williams Val Nemec Ernst Backhaus C E Bartlett and W L Spie gel. Re elected teachers include C R Middleton superintendent Scott Fikes principal and several English and Spanish teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharp Rural High School
Jim Bartlett
C. F. Faffere
B D. Williams
Val Nemec
Ernst Backhaus
C. E. Bartlett
W. L. Spiegel
C. R. Middleton
Scott Fikes
H. E
Yee High Band Soloists Shine At Waco Competition
Francis Cox and the Yee High Band sent soloists and ensembles to a national event in Waco. Doris Newton earned Cameron soloists first division in Melancholy Hongroise. Grady Baskin, second division for Debutante. Williard Skelton, Atlantic Zephers, second division. The woodwind quintet Doris Newton flute Gertrude Michalka oboe Roy Dunlap clarinet Dianne Luckett French horn Inez Slaughter all earned first division. Baskin with Martha Frances Brogdon Lucile Stedman formed a cornet trio placing second division. James Wade earned second division rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Cox
Yee
Waco
Grady Baskin
Doris Newton
Cameron
Williard Skelton
Atlantic Zephers
Gertrude Michalka
Roy Dunlap
Dianne Luckett
Inez Slaughter
Martha Frances Brogdon
Lucile Stedman
David Wade
Yee High
Two Ocean Navy Backed by Naval Affairs Committee
The Naval Affairs Committee pledged support to a two ocean navy bill after capitulating to President Roosevelt. Roosevelt will ask Congress for a wartime defense budget for army and navy. America seen on road to participation in the European war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Affairs Committee
Roosevelt
Congress
America
Tindall Family Celebration on Mother's Day
Mr and Mrs H C Tindall hosted all their children for Mother's Day. Attending were Mr and Mrs O C Tindall of San Antonio Mr and Mrs J R Harris of Curry grandson Monroe Tindall of San Antonio Finley Tindall of Austin and their Cameron based sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Tindall
O. C. Tindall
San Antonio
J. R. Harris
Curry
Monroe Tindall
Finley Tindall
Austin
Cameron
Allies Decry War Progress After French Tactics Change
Early reports say French forces emerged to fight amid unclear shifts in tactics. Reynaud’s intended meaning remains unascertained, but the news indicates progress of the war is unsatisfactory to the Allies.
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Reynaud
Mrs. Walter Marek Visits Cameron By Burlington Relative
Mrs. Walter Marek of Burlington visited relatives in Cameron Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Marek
Burlington
Cameron
A Casey Dies at Home in Cameron Texas
A. Casey, 74, long time Milam county resident, died at his Cameron home at 9 p m Monday after years of declining health. Born September 23 1865 in Denaville Bell county he lived in Cameron 35 years. Survived by widow three daughters and two sons. Funeral at 4 p m Tuesday First Baptist Cameron with Rev W M Cloyd. Interment North Elm Cemetery Marek Burns directing pallbearers listed.
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T. A. Casey
Milam County
Cameron
Mr. Casey
Denaville
Bell County
Lola LaGrone
First Baptist Church
W. M. Cloyd
Casey
Lee Shires
Dallas
T. B. Jeter
Earl Strickland
Topeka
Kansas
Charles Grady Casey
Ray Casey
Bryan
North Elm
Marek-Burns Funnal Home
Grady Allen
Sandy Hekman
J. T. Foster
W. E. Kuehl
Tom Vaughan
Bill Richter
Bashful Mr Dobbs five act comedy at Adt Hall Friday
Five act play Bashful Mr Dobbs a benefit by the PTA is at Adt Hall School Friday May 24 at 8 15 PM. Cast includes Katherine Henderson Frederick Henderson Mrs Wiggins Obadiah Stump Frances Whittaker Rosalie Ochs Mr Robert V Dobbs Celesta Vanderpool and Julie with local notables in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Talley
Obadiah Stump
Herbert Dueser
Frances Whittaker
G. G. McDonald
Rosalie Ochs
Homer Allen
Robert V. Dobbs
Jean Graham
Delaware
H. K. Cox
Marston Dobbs
B. F. Talley, Jr
Celesta Vanderpool
Hugo Boedeker
Julie
Paris
John Henry Glass
77 000 Policyholders Die Annually in U S
A survey by the American Life Convention reported through Southwestern Life Insurance and S E Brogdon shows about 77 000 policyholders die within a year of purchasing life insurance. Beneficiaries receive roughly 52 million dollars in claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
American Life Detention
United States
S. E. Brogdon
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
American Life Convention
United States Public Health Service
Nabours at Cameron Hospital Shows Typhoid Recovery
Bob H Nabours is recovering at Cameron hospital after contracting typhoid fever. Doctors report he is doing nicely and patient will remain under observation as his condition improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob H. Nabours
Cameron Hospital
Ordination Set for Rev Ernest Michalka at St Monica’s
Rev Ernest Michalka son of Mr and Mrs Frank Michalka will be ordained May 18 at Kirwin Memorial Chapel LaPorte with Bishop C E Byrne presiding. His first Solemn High Mass follows May 21 at 10 a.m. at St Monica's Cameron with multiple clergy named as assistants and guests invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Michalka
Frank Michalka
St. Monica’s Parish
Cameron
St. Anthony's School
Yee High School
St. Edwards University
Austin
A&m
College Station
St. Mary’s Seminary
LaPorte
Monsignor
J. B. Gleisner
St. Josephs Church
Bryan
J. B. O'Sullivan
Church of Assumption
Waco
Paul Michalka
Michalka
Paul Fee
G. J. Duda
St. Monicas Church
M. Veronica
St. Josephs Hospital
Houston
M. Elizabeth
Ursuline Convent
San Antonio
M. Magdeline
Congregation of Divine Providence
Norman
Okla
Sons of Herman to Stage Sunday District Jubilee Picnic
The Sons of Herman, spanning Milam Bell and Falls counties with nine lodges, plan a District Jubilee Picnic at Burlington Hall on Sunday May 19 to mark fifty years of the lodges in Texas. The public is invited. baskets are requested. events begin at 2 p.m. and will be followed by a dance with the Happy Cousins of Fayetteville.
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Sons of Herman
Burlington Hall
Texas
Milam
Bell and Falls
Fayetteville
Herman
Mrs Nance Wilburn buried after Houston death
Mrs Bethenia Margaret Nance Wilburn died at her son E A Wilburn's Houston home on May 11 1940. Funeral in Jones Prairie May 12 interment in Little River cemetery. Born July 16 1860 Milam county she raised three siblings after her mother died. Surviving children include Barbee Wilburn Alvin Wilburn Nicholas Wilburn Annie Dusek and Jeffie Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethenia Margaret Nance Wilburn
E. A. Wilburn
Houston
Jones Prairie
Little River
Nance
Milam County
Alfred Wilburn
Wilburn
Port Arthur
Alvin Wilburn
Nicholas Wilburn
New York
Annie Dusek
Cameron
Jeffie Terry
Roosevelt Seeks Immediate Arms Cash and War Aid
President Roosevelt urged an instant appropriation of 896 billion for national defense and swift increases in the army navy and air forces. He pressed for 60 000 aircraft annually and quick delivery to Allies signaling aid to England and France amid Germany advances in Belgium and France. Italy feared to enter the war as France and Britain mobilize, with German gains and heavy losses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Congress
United States
England
France
Daily Herald
Germany
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Mussolini
Count Ciano
Phillips
Rome
Switzerland
Balkans
Alexandria
Egypt
Greece
Albania
Russia
Belgium
Meuse
Sedan
Brussels
London
Paris
Farmers To Learn Of Texas Soil Conservation Law
A Cameron meeting at 2 p.m. Friday in the courthouse will explain the Texas Soil Conservation Law. Dr. Hohn of Texas A and M will deliver the address as county agent George Banzhaf recalls decades of soil work and the move toward a Central Texas Soil Conservation District voting May 25.
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Court House
Hohn
Texas A & M
George Banzhaf
America
Banzhaf
Cameron
Texas
Cattle Men Begin Second Year With Increased Membership
The Central Texas Live stock Association held its first annual meeting in Hearne on Tuesday night with over 400 members. Secretary Homer Nabours said the group, organized in 1939, plans major benefits for Milam Brazos Robertson and Burleon counties and cooperates with authorities to stamp out cattle thieves. Former Texas Ranger Jim Perkins now serves as special Ranger for the association and has aided arrests and prosecutions. Milam County membership has risen notably as Nabours prepares a year-end recap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Texas Livestock Association
Hearne
Homer Nabours
Texas
The
Daily Herald
Milam
Brazos
Robertson
Burleaon
Jim Perkins
Texas Ranger
Milam County
Nabours
Faculty Guests of Athletic Council Squirrel Barbecue
The faculty will be guests of the Athletic Council at a squirrel barbecue tonight, a social event highlighting campus athletics and faculty support.
Allied Air Strikes Threaten German Supply Lines
A newspaper dispatch reports Allied and Belgian fronts as air forces bomb German supply lines and communications. Paul Reynaud, French Premier, says in a ten minute speech the Allies may be forced to change tactics.
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Belgium
Hitler
Europe
Paul Reynaud
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NEW Lion
C. G. Brindley
Lions Club
Guy Haynes
Grabein
Rosa Meyer
Middleton
Sharp Schools
Ocean Navy
A. Casey
Adt Hall School
Nange Wilburn
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