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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
5
Texas faces another 30 day session with largely unresolved major topics from the year. Observers hope a forthcoming special session will foster better mood and compromises. If the legislature and governor unite in this spirit, differences may be adjusted for the state's good.
The city manager system, used where business practices guide administration, depends on cooperation between managers and councils. A former Amarillo city manager cites a resignation over restricted duties, arguing that authority is essential to effective municipal management.
The piece notes mayors often resign due to the demanding nature of office. It cites San Angelo and Bastrop resignations and urges more praise and less criticism to keep capable business leaders serving as municipal leaders.
The Del Rio papers merge with Julian La Crosse as principal owner of the new incorporation. He concentrates on ownership and may buy more Southwest Texas papers. Chains expand as Dalhart Channing Hereford and Quanah outlets shift from private control to chain ownership, signaling Texas losses when long running publishers retire. Mexican imports rise alongside exports.
A Texas port report indicates 811 carloads passed through Laredo last month with 211 carloads of automobiles 62 of lumber and 30 of machinery. Officials expect Texas to profit greatly from increased trade once Mexican revolutions are halted.
Kerrville voters see a tax break as the city reduced its rate from 1.50 to 1.00 and now further trimmed it to zero cents. The move positions Kerrville as a model for Texas towns and a desirable place to live.
Uvalde plans to open Memorial Park in June and form a beautifying committee to keep the park attractive. The piece notes Texas towns often neglect new parks and cites Uvalde as aiming for sustained upkeep to reflect well on the community.
Ex governor Joseph D Sayers died at 88 after a life in public office. Known as Honest Joe Sayers for consistently honest financial conduct and integrity in public service, he valued a good name over wealth and franks.
About 10,000 cases of corned beef from South America were unloaded at Galveston aboard a Japanese steamship, highlighting concerns about reliance on foreign supplies despite Texas cattle and grass.
A Sherman florist is hailed as The Texas Lilly King for selling more than a large quantity of lilies. Texas Grown Lilies from East Texas and other flowering plants are shipped in carloads to northern florists across the state.
The Carrizo Springs Javelin gains a new regular column edited by Mrs. C. B. Calahan. She previously ran similar columns at Carthage and Groveton and now weighs the value of the column’s space and cost for Southwest Texas readers.
The Salty District Singing Convention met at the High School Auditorium last Sunday with visitors from Milam and Williamson counties. Members brought basket dinners for a basket picnic. President Clarence Jackson led, the Stamps Quartette from Dallas entertained, and Bell county singers joined in the old time songs. Thorndale won the bid for the next convention to be held the third Sunday in August, beating San Gabriel.
The convention will host Gabriel again in August after a substantial majority. The John Bremond Co. of Austin donated coffee served at the convention, prepared by H. M. Rouse The Thorndale Champion.
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