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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1946
Page
1
Governor Coke Stevenson spoke in the rain to thousands at 11 a.m. Thursday official opening Cameron Centennial Celebration praising Cameron and Milam county pioneers and Texas civilization. Rain reduced attendance and hampered events though the pageant and rodeo drew large crowds.
Austin business and war veteran Reese Turner announces his entry into the Texas governor race. Former Milam county state representative, Turner says he is disgusted with current affairs and will speak tonight on KTBC Austin and Saturday on KRLD Dallas.
Fred Jackson a Cameron war veteran and former cafe owner plans to open a bakery in the former OPA and Moody Tailor shop space. He has purchased equipment and seeks a community name via a prize. he will bake pastries bread and other goods, awaiting local demand and support.
E A Camp of Rockdale writes of Nat H Tracy a famed but informal jurist who aided early Cameron cases. The letter describes Tracy as a Southern gentleman with a boar tooth watch chain and his talent for swaying juries in trial and jury work, illustrated by an early case against W A Morrison.
The Herald will publish names of all event winners during the Centennial celebration once information is compiled. A week may be required to assemble the listings. The Centennial Fund subscriber list will also be published.
Otha Lee Byrd, Cameron native and Freeport High School senior hopeful, stars in district and regional track events heading toward the state meet in Austin. His 880 sprinting form complements Freeport’s triumphant mile relay team, including Ray Penny, Byron Hesseltine, and Charlie Royalty, which clocked 3:30.8 to upset Reagan and claim top honors at Houston show stadium.
John R. Arledge 85 died in Cameron Hospital after a stroke. Funeral services conducted May 29 at Marek Burns Funeral Chapel with Rev. Roy Holt officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include widow Coy C Arledge daughter Eddie Thompson brother Walker Arledge sisters Emma Phipps and A R Oneal, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed as Ray Thompson Lee Thompson Jack Thompson Coulter Thompson Jack Pillot Riley Gourley.
Willis A. Smith a 67 year old stockman and farmer from Milano died suddenly at Cameron Hospital on Sunday May 26 at 8 30 p m He had lived in Milano 34 years and was born August 27 1879 Funeral services were held Monday at 4 00 p m at the Baptist church in Smyrna with Rev Bill Baker officiating Interment followed in Smyrna Cemetery Pallbearers named Grover Woods Wesley Woods Henry Woods Hudson Woods Hugh Wimberly Reuben Fussel He is survived by his widow one daughter Mrs Mary Min Hill of Buckholts one son Oliver Smith of Milano two brothers Jerry and Tom Smith of Bryan and two sisters Mrs W W Hall and Mrs D G Cunningham of Bryan
An old Cameron photograph shows President William McKinley on his special train at the Santa Fe station, greeted by a crowd while on a Texas tour return to Washington. The event recalls a Houston speech and a quiet stop on that era's journey. P. A. Tyler of Hoyte also transacted business in Cameron Tuesday.
Under dark skies and rain Cameron kicked off a three day Centennial celebration with a two mile parade led by Governor Coke R. G. Grabein and Sheriff Carl Black rode close behind. Steven son rode a chestnut sorrell as thousands cheered a history filled cavalcade from ox teams to 1946 autos. Two pioneer figures drew applause as the parade showcased a century of local history including armored division tanks.
Dr Homer Price Rainey former UT president and ex pro baseball pitcher declares candidacy for Texas governor. He will launch June 4 at the Sherman Denison ballpark and markets a crusade to free Texas from what he says are powerful business interests. He criticizes the Texas regulars and their political allies and signals an active campaign.
Fort Worth columnist Boyce House spoke to Cameron Centennial attendees Saturday afternoon sharing frontier tales. He recounted a settler’s fast thinking during a footrace with Indians as he shouted to trick them. The story included a pioneer woman observing Indians from the forest with only the mother home.
Historical exhibits attracted thousands during the centennial celebration in Cameron. The event underscored the need for a permanent museum to house local history. Miss Winnie Henderson chaired the Exhibits Committee as merchants loaned show windows and some displays. Owners will reclaim their items, with a few extending display time requested.
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