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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
1
Allied forces flee toward Channel ports as German bombs pound transports. Uprooted French and British troops face annihilation or capture, with 73 German planes shot down in an epic air battle. Allies insist they fought in order while Germans claim total destruction. Turn to page four.
The Milam County Red Cross launches a War Relief Fund drive with a quota of 1250 dollars to aid European refugees. Local committees led by Rev. J. P. Love and others will collect funds and urge rapid donations to support the American Red Cross mission in Europe.
Amid carnage and fears the Battle of Flanders rages as Germans push to close a pocket holding about 700000 French and British soldiers. Allies plan a retreat and consider evacuating to Channel ports as Weygand orders a large force to shore up positions.
Commencement for the Senior Class of 1940 took place Tuesday night May 28 in the Yoe High Gymnasium after heavy forenoon rain. Principal W. C. Wiese announced 152 graduates. Valedictorian Pauline Laake and Salutatorian Dianne Luckett led the ceremony with Ernest Knipp of Houston delivering the address.
Lucille McDermott was named outstanding Yee High School student and received a Rotary Club wrist watch at a noon luncheon program. Former students Harriet Atkinson and Milton Leech participated. J B White and Chas. M. Hicks led the program.
Funeral services for Judge J M Ralston a noted Texas lawyer and Milam County Bar Association president were held at First Baptist Church at 11 a m Friday. He died at his home Thursday morning May 28th after a life of public service including Milam County and district attorney roles Cameron mayor and Precinct No 1 justice of the peace and UT law class graduate.
On Friday night the senior BTU enjoyed a picnic at the Halberdier farm home near Hoyte. They played games on the lawn and ate their picnic lunch outdoors.
Ben Milam Post No 1010 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars endorsed Roosevelt s defense program. Adjutant Emmet W Streetman is authorized to urge Texas congressmen and senators to support the plan and to pass a resolution calling for support and to curb un American activities.
A Swiss dispatch quotes The Italian People reporting that General Maurice Gamelin, relieved after the Maginot line collapse, chose suicide over a firing squad. The French army command allegedly advised his death by his own action as accountability for the defeat.
The speaker warns that ten million dollars will be insufficient as the war worsens. He cites millions of refugees in France who are sick, wounded, hungry and homeless and urges restoring quotas to minimum immediate objectives and then doubling them. The aim is to complete the campaign quickly.
Grady Stidham announces Faubian Bridge work begins under Charles Skinner of Austin Bridge Co. The Brazos River bridge on the old Bryan Caldwell road will be replaced by a Little River span cleared with WPA labor. County officials praise the progress and receive congratulations from residents.
The American Red Cross is named by Congress as the official War Relief agency. It spent about 1.8 million dollars from general funds on relief and ships half a million garments and 2.5 million surgical dressings. Over 40 societies assist. aid goes to Finns, Poles, Czechs, Lithuanians,Swedes, Norwegians, Jews, French, Dutch, Hollanders and British. Funds raised support allied nations. observers note rising civilian suffering with more than 5 million refugees needing care. President Roosevelt endorses the campaign.
The Cameron couple Pledscher Werth were married Sunday afternoon in Brenham. They are on a short honeymoon in Galveston and Houston and will reside in Cameron. Mrs. Werth works as a clerk at Leader Dry Goods in Cameron.
Fred Graham, director of the Community Recreation Program, announced that fifteen softball teams have been recruited for a citywide recreation effort. The league will start June 10 with morning sessions for grammar grades, afternoon for high school students, and evening for adults. Eligible are rural youths who attend or graduated from local high schools. The program spans fourteen divisions and aims to provide entertainment and recreation in a small town. Finances are being arranged by the City government.
Stanley Swift named canvass chairman for the Red Cross Drive in Cameron to gather funds amid escalating needs in Europe. The goal was raised from 10 million to 20.1 million and Swift will organize the quick start. donors are urged to see him immediately.
A group of 1940 Yee High School seniors enjoyed a sunrise breakfast at Wilson-Ledbetter Park on a Wednesday morning. They were chaperoned by Mrs. D. D. McElworth.
Miss Dorothy Renfro of Yee High School faculty has gone home to Waco for the summer.
A long roster of senior names including Fred Allen Laura Nell Allen Wanda Lou Allen H. L. Allison Walter Anderle Velma Arisman and many others. The document presents a full class list with numerous given and family names, reflecting a large graduating cohort.
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