Cameron to Have Aviation Field
Cameron Commercial Club wins a landing field for aviators from Waco Rich Field. Lt Chandler of the Waco school visits Cameron and confirms use for ground instruction. Ten to twenty airplanes may visit Cameron weekly, field located one mile north of the business district on Ben Arnold road near the poor farm. Government reservation rules require pilots to keep spectators 150 feet away after landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Commercial Club
Waco
Chandler
Cameron
Ben Arnold
Tanlac credited for wife’s recovery in Dallas 家
W B Mitchell of 1088 Warren Street Dallas says Tanlac cured his wife's year long stomach trouble loss of appetite gas and misery. He notes her nerves improved and she gained a big appetite after starting Tanlac, making him one of the proudest men in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Mitchell
Texas
Tanlac
W. B. Mitchell
Warren Street
Dallas
Woodmen Circle Officers Visit Cameron in May
Miss Dora Alexander Supreme Clerk Mrs Mary E LaRoca Supreme Adviser of Omaha and Mrs H A Thomas State Manager Fort Worth arrive in Cameron Saturday May 25th. From 11 to 1 light lunch for Woodmen Circle members. From 2 to 5 class initiation for policies dated since February 1. Open joint Woodmen Circle and Woodmen of the World session at 8:30 with program and refreshments. All members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Alexander
Mary E. LaRoca
Omaha
H. A. Thomas
Fort Worth
Cameron
Woodmen Hall
Woodmen Circle
Woodmen of the World
W. O. W. Hall
Woodmen Circles
Seed Crushers Association Meeting Attended by Oil firm Officials
Manager R. L. Batte of Cameron Cotton Oil Company and J. C. Martin cashier travel to Galveston for the Texas Seed Crushers Association annual meeting. They are active in adopting modern oil milling methods and seek new knowledge for their business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Batte
Cameron Cotton Oil Company
J. C. Martin
Galveston
Texas Seed Crushers Association
Young Women's Business League Holds Regular Session
In the absence of president Miss Myrtle Caldwell, Mrs. R. P. Fisher chaired the meeting. Minutes were read and Miss Annie Stallsworth reported on the Rockdale Cabaret, noted as the evening's pleasure feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Business League
Myrtle Caldwell
R. P. Fisher
Annie Stallsworth
Rockdale
Mrs Willie Davis Stricken With Illness at Henderson Hill
Mrs Willie Davis is seriously ill at her home on Henderson Hill with family at her side as she receives medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Davis
Henderson Hill
Colored School Graduation at Cameron Grove Church
The colored school closes May 26 with graduation exercises at Cameron Grove Baptist Church on Saturday night May 25. The Industrial Departments will showcase work that evening. Prof. E L Blackshear, director of extension work among our people, will deliver the annual address. White citizens are invited. Admission is 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Grove Baptist Church
E. L. Blackshear
Sam Hefley Sees Benefit Program Tonight in Dallas
Sam Hefley attends a benefit program at the school building in Dallas tonight. Mrs J H Sappis visited in Maysfield Wednesday and was escorted home by Miss Helen Mays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Sappis
Maysfield
Helen Mays
Mrs Stanton and son return from Troy and Taylor visit
Mrs Jim Stanton and her son Bil have returned to Cameron after a visit to Troy and Taylor. The big Chautauqua tent is being pitched on the usual place in the north side of the city park.
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Jim Stanton
Billie
Cameron
Troy
Taylor
Mrs Will Massengale Visits Arkansas
Mrs. Will Massengale has gone to Arkansas on a visit. Her grandson Billie will accompany her on the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Massengale
Arkansas
Billie
Rosebud Beats Aviators as Tyson Pitches Solid Win
Cliff Tyson pitched for Rosebud in a match against the Waco Aviators. Proceeds from the game were donated to the Red Cross, supporting relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Tyson
Rosebud
The
Aviators
Waco
Red Cross
For Sale Two 1918 Ford Touring Cars
C N Green and Brothers advertise two 1918 Ford touring cars for sale. Quick response requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Green & Bro
Ice Cream Supper Benefit at Walker's Creek Saturday
A community ice cream supper to benefit the Red Cross is planned for Saturday night May 25 at Walker's Creek. Visitors include Mrs. A. C. Woodruff and her young son from Gause with Mr. Woodruff who arrived from Waco yesterday. Mrs. William King of Bellville travels to visit her mother Mrs. W. S. Ledbetter at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Tom Denson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker’s Creek
Red Cross
A. C. Woodruff
Son
Gause
Mr. Woodruff
Waco
William King
Bellville
City
W. 8. Ledbetter
Tom Denson
Gott and relatives visit kin during spring trip
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Gott called on Mrs. Leland Green last week en route from San Antonio to Rosebud. Mrs. H. A. Schafer and her daughter Bernice, Chas Matula, and Miss Mollie Emma and Louise Matula traveled from Schulenburg to visit their sister Mrs. Frank Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Gott
Leland Green
San Antonio
Rosebud
H. A. Schafer
Bernice
Chas. Matula
Mollie
Emma
Louise Matula
Schulenberg
Frank Young
Bennett Dixie Girls Club Tonight at School Building
The program by the Blue Bennett and Dixie Girls clubs is set for eight thirty tonight at the school building. Details appear elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Bennett and
Dixie Girls Clubs
Music Nights Honor Students of Tuck er Brougher Sprinkle
Three nights of student concerts at the school featured Mrs Myrtle Tucker Miss Bonnie Brougher and Misses Ruth and Daisy Sprinkle. The Thursday Friday and Saturday programs were full well arranged and met with high appreciation from all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Tucker
Bonnie Brougher
Ruth
Daisy Sprinkle
Red Cross Helped Marie Find a Home in Evian
In 1918 Marie, a Belgian girl from a war torn Ardennes village, survived displacement and malnutrition after her family was scattered by the war. The Red Cross rescued her at Evian, fed and clothed her, taught her to play, and helped authorities place her in a home. Multiply this reach by 500 to grasp a day’s work at Evian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Germany
Switzerland
France
Evian
Red Cross
Red Cross “Children’s Hospital
Dry Zone Law Upheld by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
The court affirms the constitutionality of the dry zone law in a majority ruling from Austin. Judge Davidson dissents, calling the law illegal and outside state police power, while Judge Morrow and Associate Judge Prendergast support it as a proper regulation and war-aim measure within police powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
Davidson
Hollingsworth
Tarrant County
Morrow
Prendergast
Mutual of California Opens Cameron Agency
The Largest old line life insurer west of the Mississippi establishes an agency in Cameron Texas. Founded 1853 with $1 099 009 capital fully paid Asset base $42 000 069 as of December 31 1917 Its 50th anniversary features a new up to date policy with death benefits double for accidental death and monthly benefits for accidents and sickness For details contact J M Ralston agent in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Specific Mutual of California
Old Line Life Insurance Company
Cameron
Texas
Callon J. M. Ralston
Redpath-Horner Chau tauquais Visit Planned for May 26
Mr. Aubrey, superintendent, announces the Redpath-Horner Chau tauquais will come to the city on May 26 to discuss bringing the troupe. Local officials await details on arrangements and public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Aubrey
Redpath-Horner Chautauquais
J. H. Sapp Attends Embalmers Convention in San Antonio
J. H. Sapp travels to San Antonio to participate in an embalmers convention, joining fellow professionals and representing his firm at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Sapp
San Antonio
Milam County Red Cross Drive Progress Report
Milam County reports strong progress in the Second Red Cross War Fund Campaign led by Chairman Royal P. Jeter. Buckholts leads the territory with high percentage of quota achieved, with Maysfield adding 15.85 and Buckholts 237.00 more, Yarrellton contributing 25.25 as the drive continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal P. Jeter
Red Cross
Milam County
Buckholts
Maysfield
Yarrellton
R. P. Jeter
Red Cross War Fund
Ad Hall
Ben Arnold
Briary Ae
Branchville
Burlington
Cameron
Clarkson Ae
Curry
S Davilla
Elm Ridge
Gause
Jones Prairie Ae
Marlow
Marak
Salem
Sharp Ae
Walker’s Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. R. Rogers
New Cameron Drug Co
Baldridge Bros
Milano
E. C. Smith Drug Store
Thorndale
Red Cross Drug Store
Avera Bros
Minerva
W. H. Fletcher
R. F. Yardley
Jones Prairie
Flinn & Fontaine
E. J. Kahler
Seed Crushers Association
Colored School
Edna Woolley
Chautauqua
America
Sam Hefley
Grace
Blue Bonnet
Dixie Girls
Mt. Olympus
Song and Dance
Miss Bonnie Brougher
Maurine House
Reba Cheeves
Louise Gillon
Madie Weaver
Lois Epperson
K. G. Wiley
Arnette Taber
Irene Cheeves
Owen Bacon
Emma Atkinson
Esther Fielder
Anna Lou Baskin
Grace Eplen
Mamie Weaver
Erle Bragg
Katy McCall
Lucille Hooks
Nadine Bragg
Miss Minnie Wolf
Major Marr, Singer
Little Marie
Mezleres
Ardennes
Marne
RED Cross Drive
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