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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
1
Milam County native RL Storey announced his candidacy for County Clerk in the upcoming primary on Saturday July 27 1940. He cited local pledges of support and a long record in the county as foundation for a strong campaign.
Yee High School will host seventh grade graduation Monday night May 27 at Yee High Athletic Field. The class has 76 members with the theme A Consideration of Democracy. The American Legion will award the top boy and girl, Valedictorian Laureta Wilson and Salutatorian Doris Petruy, with ranking members named by Principal Guy T. Haynes including Roy McDermott, Charles Green, Natalie Smith, Mary Dacy Langdon, and Rebecca Jean Muse.
Darwin Messer found guilty of stealing 1648 pounds of lint cotton from Henry Garlicks in Buckholts in December 1939. He received a suspended sentence in District Court after months of investigation. Merl Shockley, charged with Messer, was postponed due to illness. case related to cotton loaded on a truck and sold to a Houston mattress factory.
About four hundred people visited the sewing room Monday night for the WPA projects open house. Exhibits covered all county projects while a string orchestra played and punch was served during Open House Week inviting everyone to visit during the week.
The Cameron region predicts cloudy and cooler conditions Thursday night into Friday. Thursday’s rainfall totals 2.12 inches for the locality.
Horstmann announces candidacy for re election to constable of precinct 6 which includes Buckholts and Sandy Ridge. Supporters praise his fair firm law enforcement approach and cooperation with other peace officers. Born and raised in the area he understands local needs and enjoys strong community backing.
Yoe High School held an awards assembly at 3:30 pm on Thursday for track and basketball honors. Recipients included Joe Bill White Alfred Dusek Ben Tyrock Warren Brashear Guy Self Allen DuBois Fred Allen Lionel Walschak Raymond Lesikar and Robert Lee Dakel.
President Roosevelt will deliver an address Sunday night at 8 30 focusing on Americas relation to the European war. The speech is expected to carry significant meaning according to observers.
Edwin Hardy Post No 9 of the American Legion in Cameron Texas endorses the President's preparedness speech and urges Congress to back the national defense outline. The Executive Committee calls for action against the "Fifth Column" and treasonable, subversive activity by foreign and un-American elements. R A Michalka posts statement confirms the endorsement and push for speedy enactment and stronger protection.
Milam county farmers vote May 25 on creating Central Texas Little River San Gabriel and Taylor soil conservation districts. The districts cover all Milam and require no taxes bonds or debts. Supporters say it aids erosion control with state and federal agency backing and could keep CCC camps and state soil conservation offices in the area.
In Austin a judging mix up costs Dianne Luckett the top Shorthand prize. Contestant No 236’s paper, found in a wastebasket, had fewer errors. Cameron is awarded second place after state school board review.
Mrs. Betty Cato traveled to Austin for a weeklong visit, enjoying time with friends and local attractions.
Representative Henry G Lehman of Giddings announces his candidacy for re election to the Flotorial Representative post in the 65th District ahead of the July Democratic primary. He cites his tenure on the Revenue and Taxation Committee and as chair of the Blomesquary and Reformatory Institutions Committee, plus efforts to cut state department costs and support for Old Age Pension and mental health reforms. He asks constituents across three counties for continued trust and pledges to pursue pro district legislation with faithful service.
Mrs M W Krueger and her children Betty and Billy from Austin spent the weekend with Mrs Aycock and family. Mrs Aycock accompanied them home to spend two weeks at their house.
Nazi forces report control of Boulogne and attacks on Calais Dunkirk and Dover escalate fear of invasion of the British Isles. Churchill warns of doubtful outcome in France as air battles intensify and Ireland debate grows, with arrests over Nazi sympathy.
Milam County and Cameron city sponsor WPA projects host week of open houses to show value of works. Monday 7:30 p m features sewing room at the old grammar school. Tuesday Men's Clubs. Wednesday Women's Clubs. Thursday Church Day. Friday and Saturday Rural Residents Day. Noting Day Nursery as a major government effort, projects include Records at the courthouse, PWA sewing, Adult Education, NYA Resident Center, with Cameron and Milam benefiting from rural road construction.
Cameron Tuesday saw recruitment by E B Long from Taylor who signed up Cameron boys for the U S Army including Albert Edmonds and Albert Eastling. For enlistment details L Van Perkins offers information. Long plans to return to Cameron every two weeks to sign up new volunteers.
Rueben Fuchs of Burlington spent a business visit in Cameron on Friday, meeting local contacts and observing operations.
Judge J M Ralston 85 longtime Milam County attorney died at his Cameron home after three months of illness Born near Jefferson City Missouri in 1854 he moved to Texas in 1873 and practiced law in Cameron He served as mayor and district attorney and was long active in the Milam bar association Funeral services set for Friday at 10 30 am at First Baptist Church Cameron with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery Coleman Funeral Home in charge
Daily Herald lists Cameron lads spread across the nation and abroad in U S military service. Jeff Cammer Sr provides details. Sealy Storey is at Alaska Air Force base. Alex Lazek and Clyde Williams at Randolph Field San Antonio. Floyd Hatch at March Field California.
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