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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1934
Page
1
Albert M. Post of the National Retail Dry Goods Association says retail movement shows no drop in recovery with upward trend likely in fall. He notes consumer effects on President Roosevelt's program, and that markups have fallen as of May 19 to improve net profit, with a June 20 21 New York meeting to review the topic.
Edward Schiller aged 52 was found dead in his yard Tuesday night near Yarrelston with a pistol and a recently discharged shell nearby. Judge O C Nolte ruled the death a self inflicted act. Schiller had lived on the farm 50 years and left a widow and three children Olga Jero and Gerald at home. Funeral services were held at 2 p m Wednesday with Rev Horak officiating.
George Marshall 87, a pioneer resident, died at his Cameron home Wednesday afternoon after months of declining health. The funeral will be Thursday at 5 pm at First Methodist Church with Rev. W. L. Cannan officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Byron Hughes remains in Cameron Hospital in a critical state with a broken back in three places after a car he had just started ran over him. Doctors fight to save his life as paralysis sets in and condition is described as grave.
A liberal reward is offered for the return of a lost Ladies Shrine pin. Proposer asks that the item be brought to the Herald office or Cheeves Bros. Store.
Cameron news notes the Friday opening of Groen & Boedeker Grocery Market and Hardware, joining Green & Boedeker Food Store with C. N. Green & Bro. undertakings. The Chambers building houses grocery on the north and hardware and funeral home on the south with grand opening specials.
Vernon M. Eanes of Cameron announces his candidacy for County Treasurer in the Democratic Primary on July 2. He thanks friends across the county for support and cites business experience as qualification, with further details to follow on page 4.
Mrs. Pearl House, long identified with the county treasurer’s office, was named treasurer by the Commissioners Court Tuesday after the death of L. B. Fikes. She bonded and qualified and assumes duties. her term ends January 1, 1935.
The McLane and McLane Cash Grocery on Main Street announces weekend bargains on better foods. The home owned store invites shoppers to enjoy special quotations and low prices this week through the newspaper advertising.
Cameron business man Ernest W Howard announces his candidacy for the county treasurer position in the Democratic primary set for Saturday July 28 1934. He is Milam county native and urges supporters to back his bid citing twelve years in business and bookkeeping experience.
L B Fikes longtime Milam county treasurer died at 11 45 Friday night May 25 1934 at his brother Raymond Pikes home after a two day illness. A failing heart caused the death as he prepared for re election and had been troubled by heart spells for years. He was 50 and leaves a large family obituary notes he was one of 24 children.
Democratic candidates will address voters at Gause Friday night. Women of the Methodist Church will serve supper starting at 7. Speakers include Ernest W. Howard and Vernon M. Eanes for County Treasurer. Irma Porter announces candidacy for County Superintendent and will speak.
Two army fliers Private Byron K. Newcomb and Private Marlin M. McCready of Randolph Field were killed when their plane crashed in a corn field near Yarrellton, six miles west of Cameron. The aircraft burned on impact, sending flames 30 feet into the air. bodies were burned beyond recognition and later taken to San Antonio.
M Green and Son introduce a two day sale at their store featuring lower prices on better foods. The pioneer firm welcomes shoppers with attractive quotations and big store savings during Friday and Saturday.
L Van Perkins of Cameron former Texas American Legion commander was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in San Antonio for forging signatures on government compensation and pension checks. The charges include four checks to Thomas Williams John J Canik Tilman Archer totaling 8204.66 and 150 monthly pension amounts.
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