Our Town Returns as Texas Democracy Debate Heats Up
In this resumed Our Town column, Dan Mooy and Thomas Love clash over Moody and Governor Smith at the Beaumont convention. The piece rails against duplicity, praises religious liberty, and argues for party integrity and the separation of church and state amid Texas Democratic strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mooay
Ku Klux
Beaumont
Thomas B. Love
Dallas
Moody
Texas
Boss Love
Thomas
Love
Beecause Moody
Smith
Houston
Tom Love
al Smith
United States of America
Tyson Seeks Milam County Sheriff Nomination
R R Tyson a Camer on resident and Milam County farmer announces candidacy for Milam Sheriff in the Democratic primary on July 28 1928 He pledges to enforce laws impartially and serve the county while outlining his background and intent to meet voters before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Tyson
Milam County
Cameron
Tyson
Christian Revival Protestant Meeting Planned in Rockdale
The Christian revival begins Tuesday May 29 at 8 pm led by evangelist L. O. Byerly pastor of Rockdale Christian church. His talks will discuss why the Bible is divine and its role in schools home and business, aiming to strengthen faith. Publicity committee urges attendance and friend brings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
L. O. Byerly
Rockdale
Evangelist Byerly
Scevern
America
Early Cameron electricity pioneer recalls progress
Mr. Lawrence, veteran in progress and an early electricity advocate in Cameron, shares an interesting story of how the electric utility advanced as the technology emerged and spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lawrence
Cameron
Electricity’s Early Role in Cameron's Growth
Cameron’s electric history begins in 1898 with Willis and Charles Goldwaite bringing lights to the town. By early days power covered only carbon lamps and evening service shut off around eleven. Pioneers like C. W. Lawrence recall evolving from free wiring inducements to integral wiring for homes and businesses, fueling Cameron’s development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Willis
Charles Goldwaite
C. W. Lawrence
Cameron Ice and Cold Storage
Little Electric Generating Station
Mr. Lawrence
Tectric Company
Goldwaite
T. 5
Henderson
Lawrence
Memorial Day War Dead Services Set May 30 in Cameron
Memorial exercises for World War and other veterans will be held May 30 from 10 10 to 11 00 in Cameron district courthouse. John B. Henderson and C E Akers lead Cameron Legion Post with D D Baskin as master of ceremonies. W G Gillis delivers address. Program includes invocation roll call silent prayer and benediction.
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Milam
Court House
Cameron
Legion Post
John B. Henderson
C. E. Akers
Tron
W. G. Gillis
D. D. Baskin
J. D. Baskin
H. G. Kenney
F. S. Hutcherson
Pardo Stricken With Paralysis in Morning Stroke
M L Pardo, popular Baptist minister, suffered a stroke on Tuesday morning as he rose for breakfast. His left side was affected but he showed improvement soon after and was visited by many friends across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pardo
Pera
Mrs Cochran Of Gause Patient In Cameron Hospital
Mrs Cochran from Gause is reported as a patient at Cameron hospital.
Wardlaw II to Speak in Cameron on June 20
Louis J. Wardlaw of Fort Worth a gubernatorial candidate will address Cameron supporters on June 20. He recently spoke in Temple and held talks with Milam county backers as he campaigns for a business oriented, economical Democratic state leadership.
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Louis J. Wardlaw
Fort Worth
Texas
Cameron
Wardlaw
Temple
Milam County
Local families relocate and visit across Texas towns
Mrs Texie Turner and daughters Miseee Velma and Ruby move from Buckholts to Camere and stay at W V Fancher home in West Cameron. Mrs Giles L Arriett and Mrs Lela Hearrell spent Friday in Temple. Mrs Maurice Mayfield and son Maurice Jr of Dallas visit her father T G Lampben this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texie Turner
Miseee Velma
Ruby
Buckholts
Camere
W. V. Fancher
West Cameron
Giles L. Arriett
Lela Hearrell Apent
Temple
Maurice Mayfield
Maurice Jr
Dallas
Beckerman Couple Attend Baylor Commencement
Mr and Mrs F J Beckerman and Miss Mabel Jeter will attend the commencement exercises at Baylor College this weekend where Miss Lillie Kate Beckerman will receive her degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F J Beckerman
Mabel Jeter
Baylor College
Lillie Kate Beckerman
Graduation Program For Cameron High School 1928
Cameron High School plans graduation Monday night May 28 in the auditorium. The program includes processional invocation by Rev H G Kenney, piano solo Cornelia Gann, address Progress in a Changing Civilization by Dr H T Manuel, awarding of scholarships T A Fisher, presentation of diplomas O L Kidd, benediction Rev P T Ramsey. Graduates listed with many names. honor students not yet selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron High School
H. G. Kenney
Vocasole
Loex Tivana
Cornelia Gann
HT. Manuel
T. A. Fisher
O. L. Kidd
Louise McClenden
Mary Leslie Newton
Alvin Nolte
Ruby Phipps
Elnora Polter
Marietta Pool
Kris Power
Alvin Roberts
Annie Mae Robinson
Clara Schiller
William Slone
Mariemma Thweatt
Clifford Thompson
Margaret Walden
Paul Watson
Sue Griffin Webb
Hazel Williams
Reba Young
Edna Zalesko
Roy Law Praised For Clean Tax Office Record
Milam county tax collector Roy Law receives high praise from W K Elliott tax supervisor after Texas auditors report 1924 1925 1926 books in excellent condition. Deputy Mrs McGregor commended. Law to speak May 24 26 at the Texas Tax Collector Association convention in Austin on small county officer problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Law
Milam County
Comptroller's Department
State of Texas
W. KE. Elliott
Compt
Law
McGregor
Austin
Tax Collector’s Association of Texas
Community Bible School Opens Here June 1 for 15 Days
The Connits Vacation Bible School offers Cameron families daily spiritual training with sessions from 8 to 11 a.m. June 1 through June 15, aligned with national efficiency efforts. Ada Henderson School will host Bible school registrations at 8 a.m. on June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Bible School
Connits Vacation Bible Choo
Cameron
Ada Henderson
Former Governor Ferguson to Speak at Thorndale Rally
Former Governor James E. Ferguson of Austin will headline a May 31 Thorndale celebration. He will back Louis J. Wardlow of Fort Worth for governor. Senator Edgar Witt of Waco and W R Poage of Waco, both seeking office, will share the platform. The event draws hundreds to Milam County with a two o clock speaking program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Ferguson
Austin
Thorndale
Ferguson
Louis J. Wardlow
Ft. Worth
Milam County
Edgar Witt
Waco
W. R. Poage
Poage
McLennan County
Texas
Mothers and Fathers Invited to Memorial Day Services
Edwin Hardy Post of the American Legion mails letters inviting mothers fathers brothers and sisters of World War dead to attend Memorial Day ceremonies in Cameron on May 30 with a 10 10 a m start. Veterans and ex service men are urged to join for a program and graveside observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Mitchell
Legion Post
Edwin Hardy
American Legion
America
Milam County
Legion
District Court Room
Court House
Cameron
Thas
Birthday visit honors Mind M Vaughan family
Mind M Will Vaughan of Cameron with daughters Maorrime Ethel Mary and Winnelle enjoyed a Sunday gathering at Mr. Frank Heintz home. A surprise lunch for Miss Elizabeth Heintz marked the birthday entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Vaughan
Cameron
D Iaughters
Maorrime
Ethel
Mary
Winnelle
Frank Heintz
Elizabeth Heintz
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Wardlaw II
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Drow. T. Manuel
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