Olympic hopefuls Taylor and Frazier set for New Orleans trials
Waco Texas May 19 Earle Mule Frazier former Baylor runner and Cameron freshman Jack Taylor will travel to New Orleans May 23 to attempt Olympic team qualification. Frazier notable for 400 metre hurdles at Kansas and Penn relays struggled with Riley at Penn while Taylor excelled as a discus thrower and hurdler planning for his first Olympic bid.
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Waco
Texas
Earle
Mule) Frazier
Kansas
Pennsylvania
New Orleans
Jack Taylor
Cameron
Baylor University
Frazier
Baylor
A. & M. College of Texas
Penn
Riley
Ilinois Athletic Club
I. A. C. Star
Hillsboro
Taylor
Teacher Injured In North Elm Affray After Graduation
Mr. P. C. Edwards, North Elm teacher, sustained cutting wounds after graduation exercises last Saturday. Report says he previously chastised pupil Reynolds, provoking an affray with Reynolds brothers Arthur and Burt. The brothers bonded on aggravated assault charges. Edwards was taken to Cameron Hospital and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Edwards
North Elm
Edwards
Reynolds
Arthur
Burt Reynolds
Ers
Cameron Hospital
Mrs Jamison and Family Visiting Slaughter Home
Mrs Jamison and her children from Temple are guests this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Slaughter.
School Board Elect Teachers for Next Term
The Cameron Schools board re elected all current teachers except those voluntarily leaving. Two or three faculty vacancies exist next session. The board set new qualification standards requiring two years college training for grades and a degree for high school teachers. Health certificates and small pox vaccination or immunity will be required for all staff and pupils. Elected: T A Fisher Superintendent, J B Preston Principal, L Van Perkins Science, H D Keeling Commercial, Amelia Williams History, Vera Lee Moore Spanish, Jolly Blanche Pitts English, Mary L Henderson History.
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Cameron
T. A. Fisher
J. B. Preston
L. van Perkins
H. D. Keeling
Amelia Williams
Vera Lee Moore
Jolly Blanche Pitts
Mary L. Henderson
Miss Helen Green Valedictorian Of Cameron High
Miss Helen Green youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs N Green of this city will graduate from C H Yee High School on May 28 as valedictorian of her class. She has been punctual only once in ten years of schooling and finishes at the head of a sixty four member class, the largest in Cameron Schools. Her two year average is 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Hopkins
R. W. Stedman
Mr. Hopkins
Perry County
Ala
Susan
Lambeth Hopkins
Jennie Woolley
Methodist Church
Buckholts
Cameron
Hopkins
Ala. Reg. Co
Camp Chase
Ohio
Sam
John P. Woolley
Helen Green
N. Green
C. H. Yee High School
Helen
Irance
Miss Green
Miss Tina Curtis Visiting Mrs Read in Brenham
Miss Tina Curtis of Brenham is visiting her relative Mrs. C. W. Read. The brief social item notes a local social visit involving townspeople and family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Curtis
Brenham
C. W. Read
Cameron Fire Boys Return Victoriously
The Cameron Volunteer Fire Department team tied Belton for first in the McKinney State Convention reel races, sharing a $1000 prize. Captain Joe B. Lindsey led the Cameron squad list of members and the team thanks local business sponsors for support.
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Cameron
Salty Singing Convention Draws Large Cameron Crowd
The Salty Singing Convention gathered about two thousand people from Milam, Lee, Leon, Bell and Williamson counties at Cameron Methodist Church. Attendees included singers from Salty, Conoley, Tanglewood, Lexington, Shiloh, Forest Grove, Pleasant Hill, and Cameron with notable performances by J. W. Deserens, James W. McDonald, and the Leon County Quartette. The event featured a public dinner in City Park and forest Grove was chosen for the next session in August.
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Cameron Methodist Church
Milam
Lee
Leon
Bell
Williamson
Pleasant Hill
Cameron
A. J. Jackson
Judd Davis
Paul Webb
Elf
Salty
Conoley
Tanglewood
Lexington
Shiloh
Forest Grove
Pleasant Retreat
Messrs
J. W. Deserens
James W. McDonald
Holy City
J. H. Carr
Temple
Carr
Central Music Company
Texas
Robert Arnold
Alphancer
Reginald Beaty Arentimne
Salty Jed
Clarence Jackson
Alexander
Lewis
Leon County
Leon County Good Fellowship
W. W. Kile
Sons
City Park
Memorial Services Proclaimed for Cameron Citizens
Cameron Texas proclaims Memorial Services to honor Civil War Spanish American War and World War veterans. Citizens are urged to assemble at the courthouse May 30 1924 at 10 10 a m and close businesses from 10 to 1. Mayor Judd G. Davis signs the proclamation with Secretary R D Brown.
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Cameron
Texas
Court House
Milam County
Judd G. Davis
R. D. Brown
Baptist Church Sunday Service and Schedule
Baptist church preaches Sunday morning at eleven with a sermon block by Paxtor. No evening service due to Bacalaures de Sermon at the Methodist church.
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Paxtor
Methodist Church
Cameron Yee High to Graduation for Sixty Four
Cameron public schools close May 28 with 64 graduates receiving diplomas in Yee High School auditorium at eight o clock. Dr T D Brooks of Baylor University will deliver the commencement address. Baccalaureate sermon Sunday's service is at 8 p m at the Methodist church preached by Dr Jewett of the University of Texas.
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Cameron
Yee High School
T. D. Brooks
Department of Education
Baylor University
Jewett
Texas Bible Chair
University of Texas
Methodist Church
Major Ebbert spoke at Baptist Church on The Unfinished Battle
Maj. F. B. Ebbert, associate counsel for the Anti-Saloon League of America, addressed a sizeable Baptist Church audience Sunday at 11:00. The prohibition leader’s talk was described as eloquent and timely, though many interested in prohibition missed due to the Salty Singing Convention in Cameron.
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Maj
F. B. Ebbert
Anti-Saloon League of America
Baptist Church
Maj. Ebbert
Cameron
Smith Recital Highlights Robert Smiths Pupils
The piano pupils of Robert Smith appeared in recital twice during the past week. Mr Smith is a popular and competent teacher who instructs a large class. His pupils acquitted themselves in a most creditable manner.
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Robert Smith
Smith
Mrs Wilburn Attends Nurse Diploma Graduation
Mrs M B Wilburn of Dallas attended the Cameron Hospital graduation where her daughter Miss Jeffie Wilburn received her Registered Nurse diploma on Wednesday night.
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M. B. Wilburn
Dallas
Jeffie Wilburn
Cameron Hospital
Coley Announces Candidacy for Milam Tax Collector
W E Coley of Buckholts announces his bid for Milam County Tax Collector subject to the Democratic Primary in July. A native of Alabama born February 11 1879 he has operated the Quince Wright Racket Store in Buckholts and served as Justice of the Peace and School Trustee. He plans an active personal campaign and seeks voters support on merit.
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W. E. Coley
Buckholts
Milam County
Mr. Coley
Alabama
Marion
Perry County
Texas
Bell County
Bull
South Elm
Coley
Quince Wright
General
G. A. Weathershee
Rogers
Graduating Exercises at Cameron Hospital
The Cameron Hospital held commencement for the 1924 senior class in the first floor reception hall. Faculty and graduates welcomed friends as gifts and flowers filled the room. Notable graduates include Lynn Ryan, Jeffie Wilburn, Ruby Millard, Elizabeth Kasbert, and Marie Lothshuetz.
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The
Cameron Hospital
P.m. Plowers
Misses Lynn Ryan
Jeffie Wilburn
Ruby Millard
Elizabeth Kasbert
Marie Lothshuetz
Memorial Day Observed In Cameron By Veterans
Memorial Day will be observed in Cameron at the District Court Room in the Milan county courthouse from 10 to 11 Friday morning May 30. The program includes invocation by Rev E S Hatchersons, addresses by J D Baskin and Jack Gekis, a choir selection, a roll call of Milam County veterans who died in the war, and closing benediction. The event is sponsored by the American Legion Spanish War and Confederate Veterans with decorations for Milam County veterans to follow. Ex servicemen, their families and friends are urged to attend.
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Cameron
Milan County Court House
Milan County
Bua
Cameco
American Legion
el Milam County
Chamerete
L. Kidd
Hatchersors
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RS. Hopkins
Yoe High School
Cameron Fire Boys
Frank Richter
Pete Kuntz
Ben Reichert
Joe Richert
A. Baggett
Fred Childress
Fred Young
Jack Hearrell
W. L. Wilson
Wilbur Crawford
Billie Marek
Cameron Herald
Robert McLane Grocery Company
Cheek- Neal Coffee Company
Houston
Wm. Stryzinek
Felix
Robertson
Citizian
Felix D. Robertson
Jude
America
J. D. Baskin
Jack
Gékis
Cameront
Rall Call
Benediction
Rev
R. Marshatt
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