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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1927
Page
1
In a pivotal Kyle Field showdown next Saturday Joel Hunt leads the Texas Aggies against Gerald Mann and SMU Mustangs. The outcome could tilt the conference race with Mustang senior Morrison praised for coaching and Rockne's reported four horsemen link shaping the hype.
The article predicts a key Texas A&M game against SMU next Saturday. It highlights Gerald Mann and SMU’s passing attack as Mustangs strengths, contrasts A&M backfield power, and notes a large crowd expected with the Aggie band on display.
Armistice Day Friday November 11 features Rockdale at Cameron in a key league game at Lawless Green Athletic Field. Both teams are strong this year and fans expect a competitive afternoon with local hospitality in the Friendly City.
Wrestling fans await Armistice Day feature bout in Cameron. Henry Kerhunsaari defends his title against Ned Fails of Taylor with Finn giving 20 pounds to his younger opponent. Event organized by American Legion members W E Lamb H M Akers and L Van Perkins at Knights of Columbus hall.
Sheriff Blaylock arrests two men in Milam County after they drove a wagon loaded with cotton from George Standiford’s field near Rogers to Temple. The suspects also stole a car, and two cars were linked to the same pair. The men await grand jury action in jail.
Plans for the Cameron Poultry Show on November 18 include a new pecan exhibit. Growers are asked to contact secretary P. O. box 192 Cameron and send a quart Mason jar of their best pecans for a cash prize competition.
Workmen for Texas Power and Light Company lay light line cables to illuminate the square around the county courthouse this week. The project is installed by the commissioners court with active advocacy from the Commercial Club assisting the effort.
The Houston Chamber of Commerce plans an auto trip to Canteron arriving next Monday evening at six oclock. They will meet the Commercial club at 7 30 p.m. and all club members are urged to attend.
During November Sunday services are at 7 p m and the Young People’s Service League meets at 1 30 p m Sunday School gathers at 9 45 a m A welcoming note invites readers to the small church on the cobble?
Henry Kahunsaari of Bartlett and von of Cameron defeated Cowboy Chick of Cheyenne Wyoming in a Legion mat card that drew several hundred fans. The Finn led in the first fall with a body scissors after a 25 minute struggle, Cowboy Chick won the second with a head lock, and Kahunsaari clinched the bout in the third fall with a ten minute throw.
Old time fiddlers led by Uncle Mike James gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wilse in Cameron for an evening of classic tunes. The Texas champion, visiting from Houston, joined J. L. Clinton, T. A. Howell, and others to perform old melodies from the sixties and seventies, with Mrs. Howell on piano and Ray Mabry contributing guitar.
Correction notes an omission in the advertisement for Max Collins clothing sale. Friday morning the first 25 entrants receive envelopes with ten containing free merchandise orders. Shirts ties and other goods will be given away as part of an extraordinary sale urging customers to come early and beat the rush.
Armistice Day events begin 10:15 a m with district court room exercises including invocation by Rev Wallace Jones and a recitation of Flanders Field by Jennie Tyson. A 12:00 turkey dinner follows for ex service men. Activities include a 3:00 football game Yar High versus Rockdale at Lawless Green Field, 7:00 wrestling Karhansauri versus Ned Fails at Legion Hall, and a 9:00 dance at Legion Hall.
Cameron city council awarded a contract to Brown and Root for topping about 75 blocks at 20 000. The bid undercut by 54 cents per foot versus estimates, with Dexter Construction and Thomas and Ratliff also bidding. Bond due within ten days. work to start after preliminary preparations, likely next spring or later.
Chicago Mayor Wm Hale Thompson invites Cameron Mayor Judd Davis to a National Airports Conference at the Hotel Sherman December 12 to 15 to discuss building landing fields in progressive cities. Davis cannot attend but pledges cooperation. Cameron already receives air express service via American Express Company.
Crowds gathered for the Thorndale fair reported as a success with large Wednesday attendance. A parade of decorated cars drew praise and the poultry and fancy work exhibits impressed, including quilts and community relics. Notably, four land grant documents tied to the Caffey family were shown. Cameron visitors included Miss Minnie Bartholomew, George Banzhaf, and Jeff T. Kemp.
Cameron honors veterans on Friday November 11 with a program in the district courtroom, a free turkey dinner served by Cameron women, a Cameron vs Rockdale football game at 2:30, a wrestling mat card at 8:30 and a 9:00 dance at the Legion hall. Hien BE A Wallace will give the patriotic address.
Caldwell defeated Cameron 6 to 0 in a hard fought Friday afternoon game. Young Rob arts and Monchik starred in Caldwell's backfield as the team pressured the Yeomen, who barely halted the Caldwell drive near the goal in the final minutes. A large crowd witnessed the defensive struggle and Caldwell prepares for next Friday's clash with Rockdale at home.
J. E. Flinn relocates his cotton office from Felix Matula grocery to the former Lee R. Clore tailor shop in The Herald building. He has years in the cotton trade and last year added fire and life insurance. Friends will find him at the old Herald-adjoining location.
Rev J P Love of the Cameron Episcopal church will preach a sermon on Peace next Sunday. The message aligns with those who honor American sacrifices and the ideals for which the nation fought in the recent war.
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