Yee High School Graduation and Related Exercises
Graduation exercises for Yee High School are set in the auditorium for June 5 with Dean T H Shelby from the University of Texas delivering the address. The commencement sermon is planned for Sunday night June 2 at First Methodist Church by Rev Clyde Yarbrough, valedictorian of 1926. Promotion exercises occur at Ada Henderson School auditorium with Mrs W O Triggs presenting. School year 1929 ends after exams and next week’s events, signaling vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee High School
T. H. Shelby
School of Extension
University of Texas
First Methodist Church
Clyde Yarbrough
Yarbrough
Christian Church
Ada Henderson School
W. O. Triggs
Piggly Wiggly Moved to Whatley Grocery
The Piggly Wiggly store moved to the W. T. Whatley grocery in the E. L. Brod building and combined with Whatley’s meat market. Mr. Whatley announced a cash grocery with attractive prices and a weekend opening sale. He noted ample parking and promise of special bargains next week due to flood conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Whatley
E. L. Brod
Mr. Whatley
Whatley
New Homes In Cameron Move Forward This Week
Joe Mondrik awards a contract for a home in Cameron's Green Addition with work to begin soon. Andrew Esslinger signs for a new home on adjoining lots and work starts immediately. The Guggolz home near completion will be one of the citys most attractive residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mondrik
Cameron
Sells
Andrew Esslinger
J. F. Guggolz
Lawrence Brother Dies in Oklahoma City
C. W. Lawrence received a telegram Wednesday morning advising the death of his brother W. L. Lawrence at Oklahoma City at nine o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Lawrence
Oklahoma City
C. W. Lawrence
Glee Club Program Delayed By Weather
The Herald announces the Glee Club program at the Baptist church scheduled for Thursday night May 30 has been postponed due to inclement weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Glee Club
Baptist Church
Flood Devastates Bottom Lands. Replanting Planned
River floodwaters across Little River inundated bottom lands with seven inches of rain in Temple and five in Georgetown. Farmers anticipate replanting cotton as waters recede though damage to cotton and corn is likely. 1929 profits may be slim. Elm Creek and roads suffer damage. bridges washed and traffic disrupted.
Williams test drilling moves forward near Cameron site
The big rotary rig shipped from Luling for Elbert Williams to supervise drilling on the Tom Schigut land east of Cameron. High water and bad weather delayed operations as crews prepare to spud a 350 foot test following intensive geological work and surveys. Williams, a prominent Texas Oklahoma oil operator, directs the development project that has the oil fraternity watching closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luling
Tom Schigut
Cameron
Elbert Williams
Corsicana
United States Geological Survey
Williams
Texas
Oklahoma
Allen Academy Rifle Team Receives Letters in third place season
Allen Academy in Bryan Texas announces that the rifle team earned letters after a successful season. Sergeant C0 Ee Jones notes the team placed third in the Western Division for essentially military schools in a William Randolph Hearst sponsored shoot. Key shooters include Fred Sterling Galveston 366 and Jack Radford Dallas 353. Additional letter recipients include J B McCauley Jr Waco Ben Barden Galveston Fred Wick Schulenburg Dudley Lee Braun Milano William L Campbell Dallas A R Lock Mexia and Felix Nelson Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
Ee Jones
Allen Academy
William Randolph Heartst
Fred Sterling
Galveston
Jack Radford
Dallas
Louis Dunnam
Corpus Christi
J. B. McCauley, Jr
Waco
Ben Barden
Fred Wick
Schulenburg
Dudley Lee Braun
Milano
William L. Campbell
A. R. Lock
Mexia
Felix Nelson
Dr W R Minter to Preach at Cameron First Presbyterian
Dr W R Minter, pastor of the First Southern Presbyterian Church in Austin, will preach at Cameron First Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 2 in morning and evening services at 11:00 and 8:00. He spoke here last December en route to a Temple Presbytery meeting. The Cameron church is without a pastor and will have the pulpit filled until a new pastor is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Minter
First Southern Presbyterian Church of Austin
First Presbyterian Church of
Cameron
Minter
Presbytery
Temple
Doggett Dies From Fire Injuries in Weimar
S P Doggett, former Cameron resident, died in Houston hospital Friday May 24 from burns suffered when his home burned in Weimar on Wednesday night. Mrs Doggett perished entering the building to rescue daughter Mary Louise 13 who had been rescued by neighbors. The couple were well known in Cameron and were taken to Houston for treatment. Mary Louise was severely burned but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Doggett
Houston
Weimar
RainfallTotals In Cameron Reach 5.06 Inches This Week
Rain in Cameron this week totaled 5.06 inches according to local weather observer R A Tag. The precipitation was widespread across Texas with especially heavy amounts in Cameron's trade territory. Clear skies will allow flooded lands to be replanted and the cotton crop to recover.
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Cameron
R. A. Tag
Texas
Daily Vacation Bible School Opens June 7
The Community Daily Vacation Bible School will run at Ada Henderson School from June 7 to 21 for children aged 5 to 14. Miss Jane Tullock of Belton serves as general supervisor with Mrs. J. P. Love and several department superintendents guiding Beginners to Intermediates.
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Jane Tullock
Belton
Daily Bible School
Community Daily
Ada Henderson
Lord Jesus Christ
Cameron
J. P. Love
Martina Lou Hooks
Jane Tubeck
Bess DuBois
W. G. Gillis
Charles Pollard
Wilson Gunn
B. T. Harris
George II
Childress
J .P. Love
Clyde Baskin
Katherine Atkinson
Margaret McCown
Dorothy Jaynes
Nancy Rea Slocomb
Frances Sharpe
Annette Ryan
Euline Slaughter
Allyne Ledbetter
Mary Newton
River waters recede. road likely open by Friday night
At noon today Little River was falling with expectations the water would drop below the road bed and traffic resume. Eight this morning crossing was possible though no vehicles were seen on the flood stretch. Flooded low lands show fence posts and trees peeking above water as the river is expected back in channel by Friday night. farmers plan to resume planting as ground permits.
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Little River
Observations Of A Doctor's Wife At State Meeting In Brownsville
The story describes a Brownsville State Medical Association gathering in May with a large visiting contingent. It notes the wife of a doctor, the involvement of families, and the welcoming Brownsville hospitality. A motor excursion through the Valley and extensive housing and registration efforts are mentioned as the event opens.
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In State Medical Association
Brownsville
State Medical Association
Mrs Taylor Delights in Magic Valley Visit at TMA Meet
Mrs Taylor joined Dr Taylor at the Texas Medical Association gathering in Brownsville and offers her impressions of the Magic Valley of Texas in a vivid account.
Dr Kenney to preach Sunday at New Hefley Theater
Dr H G Kenney will preach at the New Hefley Theater on Sunday June 2 with morning and evening services. The committee in charge expects large attendance and will announce service details as needed. Kenney has drawn crowds previously and is expected to deliver engaging sermons at both hours.
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New Hefley Theater
H. G. Kenney
Kenney
Membership Week Urges Veterans To Join American Legion Post
Community members who served in World War II are urged to join Edwin Hardy Post No. 9 during American Legion Membership Week from May 26 to June 1. The notice highlights loyalty, citizenship, veteran benefits, and leadership opportunities within the Legion and its Auxiliary, stressing the lasting value of belonging.
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Edwin Hardy
American Legion
L. van Perkins
Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Comrades of the Legion
St Anthony Students Host Tacky Party for Eighth Grade Guests
Agnes Matocha hosted St. Anthony School eighth graders at her parents home for a tacky party. Parlor games provided fun into the evening and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served to Alma Boedeker Edwin Boedeker Paul Michalka Antone Moran August Moran Willie Moran Agnes Hibner Rosalie Matocha Gertrude Jistel Irene Valesky Oscar Zotz Laddie Matuls Antonia Anderla and Margaret Michalka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Matocha
A. J. Matocha
St. Anthony’s
Alma
Edwin Boedeker
Paul Michalka
Antone
August
Willie Moran
Agnes Hibner
Rosalie Matocha
Gertrude
Jistel
Irene Valesky
Oscar Zotz
Laddie Matuls
Antonia ‘Anderla
Margaret Michalka
Yee High School Valedictorian Geraldine Slaughter
Geraldine Slaughter was named valedictorian of Yee High School's senior class and will deliver the commencement address at the school auditorium on Wednesday evening June 5 at 8 o'clock. Dean T. H. Shelby of the University of Texas School of Extension will speak, with Lois and Ruby Robbins tying for salutatorian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Slaughter
D. H. Slaughter
Yee High School
Lois and
Ruby Robbins
K. K. Robbins
L. van Perkins
Clyde Yarbrough
Methodist Church
T. H. Shelby
School of Extension
University of Texas
Doris Adams
Edith Elvie Allison
Florence Atkinson
Lola Lela Baskin
Tennie Lee Aycock
Ala Rae Media Belt
Helenie Blaylock
Lillie Ruth Beeker
V. Rufus Boecker
Lois Mildred Burnett
Neta Carroll
Narvie Caperton
William Collins
Nancy Pearl Coward
Geneva Elsie Dakel
Gloria Gladys Davis
Dorothie Doggett
Edward Moron Doggett
Milada Dusek
Inez Evans
Vivian M. Evans
Herbert William Freeman
George Thomas Graves, Jr
Preston Graves
Marion Graves
Daisy Orie
Evelyn Grubbs
Marie Anna Havlik
Washigton
Matt Monroe Hitchcock
Vivian Jewell Hobson
Tia Mae Holdiness
Mary Ethel Howell
Chas Kelso
Charles Moody Knipp
Taft Larra Allyne Thelma Ledbetter
Willis Looney
Edward P. Love
Robert Parker Love
Clarice Bennett Love
Lillie Ethel Mabry
Matilda Michalek
Lee Scarborough Mayfield
Cyrus Miller
Henrietta Mode
Theda
Elizabeth Modesette
Lilian Ruby Mondiik
Dora Emily Moore
William Joseph Moran
Gilbert C. McCollum, Jr
Elnora O'Neal
Melissa B. O'Neil
Robert J. Pope
Oleta Reese
Sidney Beth Renfroe
Lois Adelle Robbins
Ruby Louise Robbins
Kenneth Croxton Rogers
Elizabeth Ann Ryan
Charles L. Schaeg
Inez Sears
Edna Hattie Slama
Winnie Euline Slaughter
Elige. G. Coward 59 Buried at Marlow
Eli G Coward died at the family home in Marlow on May 23. Funeral service was held at Marlow Cemetery with arrangements by Coleman and Eplen. Born August 15, 1869 at Maysfield, he married in 1893 to Fouts. twelve children were born, eleven living with his wife. Surviving sons live in Cameron Satin and Marlow, daughters in Marlow. He was a Baptist and active in church and civic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli G. Coward
Marlow
Coleman and
Eplen
Mr. Coward
Maysfield
Baptist Church
Fouts
Coward
Jessie
Virgil Coward
Cameron
Wilkie Coward
Satin
Jim
Monta Morris Coward
Elsie
Ethel
Avis
Pearl
Lou Coward
Mrs Hamilton Bonnet and Mrs Ernest Beard as Guests
Mrs Hamilton Bonnet of Evanston Illinois and Mrs Ernest Beard of Hillsboro are guests of their parents Mr and Mrs T B Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Bonnet
Evanston
Illinois
Ernest Beard
Hillsboro
T. 8. Henderson
Miss Fontaine Flinn Guests in Cameron at Hooks
Miss Fontaine Flinn of Jones Prairie spent last weekend in Cameron as the guest of Miss Martha Lou Hooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontaine Flinn
Jones Prairie
Cameron
Martha Lou Hooks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dean Shelby
University
YOE High
Piggly Wiggly
Whatley Grocery
Georgetown
Elm Creek
Ben Arnold
Santa Fe Railroad
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Williams Test
Derrick
Will
Presbyterian Church
Daily Vacation Bible School
G. B. Taylor
of Cameron
Elig. Coward
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