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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
1
Democratic contenders plan to open in Burlington Friday May 18 with a welcome program. A speaker tour follows through Cavilla Vogelsang Rockdale and Milano with dates May 25 June 12 July 20 and an American Legion picnic on June 18 19.
An attorney for the NRA compliance division visited Cameron on Wednesday to review complaints alleging violations of the retail and graphic arts codes. Adjustments were believed to be made and no prosecutions will follow. Warnings were issued. no names will be published unless further violations occur and employees work beyond code limits.
Cameron businessman Jim Baskin and Milam county citizen announces candidacy for the office of Assessor and Collector of Taxes. He stated the formal announcement will appear in the next issue of the county papers.
Sam Hefley former Texas legislator and prominent businessman, is in Kings Daughters Hospital Temple for treatment. An operation was expected soon and his condition was reported better today. Friends express regret and hope for his swift return home.
M. J. Benefield of Brady was elected State Commander to succeed L. Van Perkins who resigned May 5. The department executive committee met in Austin on Sunday to appoint his successor.
A tribute to J. W. Coleman praising his unwavering courage in battle and steadfast adherence to principle. He is lauded for enterprise, public service, and active civic life as he faced life and death with resolve, likened to a soldier’s full day of combat.
An all day graduation rally for rural Milam county seventh graders is set for Friday at 10 am in the City Park. Kathryn Robbins supervises the program with rural teachers assisting exams concluded May 9 and a planned 275 graduates. A. J. Lewis will deliver the principal address. lunch on grounds urged with baskets.
Regular meeting scheduled at the Court House in Cameron on Friday May 18 at 2 30 p m. Expected attendees include refiners jobbers wholesalers retailers and all connected with the petroleum industry. Committee chairman to report. Jesse Brock secretary treasurer Sub zone 3 of zone 9.
Mrs Henry Barrow mother of Clyde Barrow was briefly jailed then released as officers pursued her son. Friday night a brick Gause school building with six rooms and two stories burned, valued at about 20000 with 8000 insurance and 4000 debt. Authorities suspect wiring caused the blaze with plans to rebuild for fall opening.
Ninth grade home economics students visited Acme Steam Laundry on Wednesday morning. Raymond Sharpe conducted the plant tour with teacher Kathryn Robbins accompanying the class and the students expressed thanks for the courtesy.
E. L. Burleson entered a guilty plea in district court this week to a felony theft charge and received a three month prison sentence.
The city school board met Thursday night and named high school teachers for the coming term. A contract with Rosebud school appears secured for the Cameron program. Burlington district ties were explored. Ada Henderson buildings will have Lester Turner as superintendent.
Longshoremen strike at Galveston halting ship unloads as Cameron CWA workers arrive. Gunfire hits two trucks, killing two Black laborers and injuring guards Jim Perkins Dave McLane LeRoy Johnson. Rangers and guards respond. Cameron lines supply workers amid ongoing tension.
Prospective renter seeks purchase lease or rental of a well located home with a garage and modern conveniences. May consider furnished private apartment. Reliable tenant wanted for permanent occupancy. No children. Contact Cameron Herald.
Norma Shearer stars in Riptide a modern woman tale opened today at Cameron Theatre. Edmond Goulding directs and wrote the story with a lavish production and strong supporting cast promising one of the finest photoplays of the season.
Six seventh grade students were injured Saturday near the Bickett farm on Hanover road when their car hit an iron bridge. Bobby Casey was critically injured and rushed to Cameron Hospital with severe leg and hip injuries.
Cameron Ice and Cold Storage Company receives notice of shipment of a carload of Coolerator Refrigerators expected soon. The feature is a washed air cooling system with controlled temperature for food, advertised locally.
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