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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1939
Page
1
Killeen football faces Cameron on Yoemen Field Friday night after a prior plan to play in Killeen. Season prospects say Killeen hopes to bounce back from a rough stretch and a recent hard loss to Rockdale and Belton.
Milam County native and former Rockdale city marshal John H. Bonds died at his home October 26 after a heart attack. Born April 16, 1853 in Colorado County, he drove cattle on the Chisholm Trail and later ran a meat market and livestock business before serving 16 years as Rockdale city marshal. He was active in the Methodist Church and survived by four children, five brothers, two sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held October 28 at the family residence, burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
News from the western front reports continued fierce fighting with French forces engaging Germans in close combat and repelling counterattacks. Diplomatic briefings note optimistic reactions in France and Britain to Molotov’s speech, while skepticism grows about Russia’s neutrality and Stalin’s government.
First Baptist Church members approved plans and specifications for an 18000 educational building by local architect J E Johnson. They voted to call for bids soon and the structure will sit west of the church between the pastors home and the annex, housing over 700 in Sunday School and training union. Exterior stuccoed in white with brick or tile undecided.
The Cameron Lions Club met Tuesday at noon with five new members joined by August Gurecky FE A Perrin Gus Evans Honteese Turner and D T Bryan The club announced a charity drive aiding thirty underprivileged children including meals at Ada Henderson cafeteria Funds from a benefit football game will aid blind residents and eyeglasses A proposed annual education banquet for Cameron High Y High and Ada Henderson schools was approved with date to be announced A Safety program and Bicycle Safety Lane were discussed with local and state police cooperation
Friends report Mrs. John C Martin is improving after a period of illness as she receives care and support from family and well wishers.
Advance ticket sales announced by the Athletic Council for Friday night Cameron Killen game. Prices: 25 cents for children 60 cents for adults before Friday noon. at the gate 25c and 60c. Tickets available at Dusek Pharmacy Palace of Sweets and pep squad canvass.
Church School at 9 45 a m led by Roy Bakin superintendent. Worship at 10 55 a m with the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper. Evening service 7 30 p m. Texas Annual Conference in Houston Tuesday 7 30 p m. Delegates include Rev A J McCary Judge Jeff Kemp Niley Smith and Mrs R L Batte representing Cameron Methodism.
Cameron mourns George H. McGehee 87 pioneer, ex city secretary, school and church figure. He died at 12 noon after weeks of illness including pneumonia. Survived by seven children, four grandchildren, and a brother. Funeral service held at First Baptist Church with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
W. W. Jones of Corpus Christi, a leading South Texas rancher with a 225000 acre ranch, visits old-time friend Robi Todd in Cameron. The reunion recalls their days trading cattle. Jones came from Marlin for treatment at the mineral wells and has relatives in Jones Prairie.
Allen DuBois received the Eagle Scout badge at a Court of Honor held at Yee High School auditorium Tuesday night. Two Cameron Scout troops participated, with Charles Rutledge, Scout Executive of Temple, directing the event. Judge W. G. Gillis served as chairman. Several other awards were presented to Scouts of the two troops.
Newton memorial services honor Guy T. Newton County Superintendent of Public Instruction with speakers Judge W G Gillis L A Woods and H J Ettlinger set for Monday night November 6 at Presbyterian Church Milam County Teachers Association hosts program American Legion to present colors Rev C Aerey to preside
The American Legion has petitioned local businesses and offices to close from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday November 11 to join the Armistice Day celebration. The pledge was signed by merchants agreeing to shut their doors to allow participation in the observance and turkey dinner at Ada Henderson Grammar School.
Leonard Blaylock a senior Baylor Law student in Waco has been elected class president He also leads the Forum Law Society five of the class belong to He is a Yee High School graduate class of 1935 son of Mr and Mrs L L Blaylock Cameron Texas Also elected were Frank Green Marshall vice president and Mattie Bery Montgomery Ranger secretary.
John Dohnalik a 63 year old Marak resident died of a heart attack at his home at 9 30 Tuesday morning. He had been under physician care but was improving. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 o clock at Marak Catholic Church. Interment in Marak Catholic Cemetery. Survived by his widow and several children.
L Pete Wilson 83 longtime Milam County resident and retired rural mail carrier died at his Cameron home this morning after weeks of illness. Funeral set for 3 p m Friday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. C C Aerey officiating. Survivors include four daughters Mrs George Mode Mrs John Mode Mrs W V Bryant of San Antonio and Mrs Karl Miles of Goose Creek two sons Okey Wilson of Houston and W L Wilson of Cameron and 14 grandchildren.
Mrs. Marie Grancer aged 89 died at the Burlington home of Mr and Mrs. John Meek at 6 30 Thursday morning. Funeral services will be at St Monica Church Friday at 9 with Rev Geo J Duda officiating. Burial in St Monica cemetery under Green Funeral Home. She leaves an adopted daughter Mrs. Meek and eight nieces and nephews. A refugee from Austria she had lived in Milam county for 37 years.
Funeral services for Lydia McCail Roden 55 were held at Little River church after her death from a heart attack at home in Jones Prairie on October 29. She is survived by G W Roden and thirteen children, with siblings and relatives named, interment in Little River cemetery.
Knights of Columbus Lodge meeting dates moved to the second and fourth Thursdays each month. Several candidates will be taken to Taylor Sunday for initiation. The annual barn dance was held Wednesday night with a large attendance.
Imma Hardin leases 90 acres of the Charles Cronin survey to J. F. Jenkins et al for $1. Central Savings Bank and Trust Co. leases 60 acres of the Benjamin Bryant survey to J. B Colton for $1.
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