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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1939
Page
6
The United States plans to denounce Soviet Russia for an alleged neutral act in seizing the City of Flint. The ship is believed heading toward Hamburg, Germany, with U.S. representations possible if cargo is proven not to be contraband of war.
Chamber officials said rumors that the group pushed a Sunday closing of businesses are unfounded and denied by a Tuesday night vote to publish notices. The Grand Jury had previously urged county officers to enforce the law against selling goods on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Boykin of Mart spent the weekend in Cameron visiting sisters Mrs. G. A. Plentl and Mrs. J. L. Laughter and also paid calls on his mother Mrs J. W. Boykin of Ben Arnold.
Leo Dreyer, a Cameron youth, remained unconscious after a Thursday night motorcycle crash at Kelley Field in San Antonio. He was hit by a car, suffered a fractured skull, brain hemorrhage, and paralysis on his left side. his brother Henry said there was little hope for recovery. Dreyer has served four years with the U.S. Army in San Antonio and previously worked at the Dreyer Metal Works Shop with his brother.
Mr and Mrs Harry Greenlees of Cameron spent Sunday in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J M Fuller of Yarrelston.
Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Bickett of San Antonio were in Cameron on business Monday morning. Mr. Bickett is the son of the late John H. Bickett who formerly served as sheriff of Milam County.
Reports claim the war in Europe may end soon as France demobilizes 100000 troops and German papers note French reluctance to bear war costs. Germany plans to focus on England's fleet while the Soviet Congress meets in Moscow with a possible peace appeal from Stalin.
Mrs. Guy T. Newton, county superintendent, announced today the office had received book covers for schools in the county that had entered orders. Covers for textbooks are part of maintenance of school property and all who ordered covers may get their shipment at the county superintendent’s office.
The annual drive for winter clothing and other supplies for Buckner Orphan Home is now being sponsored by the Milam County Baptist Association through its member churches.
Mrs Ray Westbrook underwent an appendicitis operation Tuesday afternoon at a local hospital and is recovering well. She expects to resume her duties at Hefley Stedman Motor Company soon as friends wish her a speedy return.
Deputy Marshal Dan Lunsford pursued burglar Olahue Taplin from midnight until 7 a m on the Santa Fe line and Maysfield road. Taplin fled with his wife as deputies fired four times during the pursuit, reportedly leaving Taplin with a possible arm wound and refusing to talk.
Johnny Brashear traveled from Cameron to Palestine where he will work in the oil fields. He is a former resident of the Belmena community.
Henry Graves of Buckholts Route 1 visits Cameron on Friday and renews his subscription to the Cameron Herald for two more years.
Future Homemakers of Cameron met in Conroe last Saturday with sponsors Miss Bess Lichte and Miss Celeste Tisdale. Members listed include Shirley Horstmann Kathryn Batey Marvieg Beals Virginia Black Portia Kruse Gladys Mae Reynolds Minnie Reynolds Doris Nell McLane Dorothy Jistel Lucile Dorner Mary Annis Harlan Frances Navaratis Evelyn Jean Dusek Annie Mae Gurrecky Mary Della Halpain Bernice Beth Looney Dorothy Perrin Dorothy Turner Johnnye Ruth Ruzicka Betty Guary Powell Catherine Michalka Lavaun Glaser Helen Ruth Hightower Eleanor Knipp Bernice Jean Longmire Hazel Ruth Richards Janet Ulbricht and Johnnie Mae Hayes.
A memorial service Sunday at the Christian Church in Ca villa honored pioneer members Rev. John A Lincoln and Dr W F Sharp. District Attorney Elmer Lincoln of Texarcana spoke along with Judge Graham Gillis of Cameron. A basket lunch followed and a varied program completed the observance.
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