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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
1
Mayor Judd G. Davis will enforce the ordinance prohibiting fireworks on Armistice Day with a special police consignment to arrest violators. The American Legion urged protection for the public after last year’s damage as dealers mostly agree to halt sales, and the mayor warned buyers they cannot use fireworks that day.
The Municipal Band directed by George Fairleigh with Lloyd Mitchell as president plans a special Armistice Day program in coordination with the American Legion. They will provide music for morning exercises and the street dance after securing a city permit to block Court House Street for the annual event.
At a Monday night meeting of the American Legion committee chairmen were named for the Armistice Day celebration. Mrs. John Watson will head the dinner committee for ex service men. Preston Laird leads the table committee and Mrs. S A Cottle directs decorations. Dance committee includes T S Henderson W B Levy and L Van Perkins.
The Armistice Day program selects Judge W. G. Gillis as speaker after postponing a Austin Court of Criminal Appeals case to November 18. His address to ex soldiers will open the program in the district courtroom as a major feature of the day.
Messers S. A. Cottle and Charles McGehee spent Saturday in Waco, likely for personal business or meetings, according to local notes.
The Cameron Water Power & Light Co. is sold to Texas Power & Light Co. with closing set for December 1. Owners T. S. Henderson and C. W. Lawrence gain large TP&L stock, city council approval removes obstacles, and a lower rate as savings of about 7000 dollars annually is anticipated. TP&L will serve Cameron from Houston via Milam County, while the local firm keeps ice and water concessions and may subscribe for power.
The Commercial Club backs the negro farm demonstration agent William Williams in Milam County with office space and a rest room for negro women. Agents recruit farmers to enter cotton contest, enroll 28, and plan a ten year crop rotation to improve farmland. The club supports agricultural work as the county’s economic lifeblood.
County Superintendent Mrs Katharyn Robbins reports state plans for second class teacher certificate examinations in Cameron on November 14 and 15. Applicants must file by November 9. The notice urges a large turnout and emphasizes the importance of the test.
Mr and Mrs W H Triggs hosted a gathering with all their children and guests last Thursday evening. Attendees included Albert Triggs of Gilmer, and Mr and Mrs Albert Triggs, Mr and Mrs W Q Triggs, Mr and Mrs Alex Triggs, Mrs Lena Baskin, and Mr and Mrs W H Triggs.
Cameron forms a civic group of eighty plus business and professional women with Annie Stallworth named president. The inaugural banquet at the Methodist church featured Mrs Meta T. McCown presiding, with Rose Rischar as vice president and Minnie Nell Blaylock as secretary.
Helen Davis and Victor Young will perform in the Edison Tone Test on November 27 at Yee High School under the New Cameron Drug Company. Young is a composer and pianist. Davis is a mezzo soprano.
H. F. Gohman of Minerva paid a Monday visit to Cameron, sharing time and greetings with locals.
Cameron held a successful Trades Day organized by the Commercial Club with a large crowd. Prizes were awarded by local merchants. The Cameron bands performed with a Junior Band parade and concerts. Clarence Ousley spoke on cooperative marketing of cotton. Auto dealers paraded late model cars. A revamped program is planned for the next first.
The district schedules Cameron versus Bryan at Bryan Friday after Caldwell redirected a prior Cameron win to Yeomen. Cameron is described as stronger and outplaying Bryan’s Hornets, with coach Perkins leading the Yeomen to Bryan for the decisive game. Citizens plan to accompany the team.
Severe rainfall drenched Cameron on Wednesday night adding to a twelve inch October total and signaling a strong upcoming crop year. Farm experts expect favorable conditions for the next season.
Miss Annie Stallsworth elected president of the Cameron Business and Professional Women’s League outlines aims to create a permanent civic organization. She argues social welfare, mutual aid, self improvement, and coordinated action will strengthen women in business and benefit the community through organized service.
Annie Stalworth serves as President and Rose Bischar as Vice President. Minnie Nell Blaylock is Secretary, Delphia Scott Treasurer, with Mrs Penn Wolf as Reporter for the group.
Chas A Pitts age 70 longtime Cameron resident died October 31 1925 at the home of his niece Mrs W R Young after weeks of illness He was born September 17 1855 in Oglethorpe Georgia lived in Union Springs Alabama moved to Texas in 1883 and settled in Cameron He worked in the mercantile business with Col E J Melver later as Chas A Pitts Co He was a Presbyterian and served as church treasurer His survivors include a sister Mrs Melver and nieces and nephews The funeral was at the Presbyterian church with Rev R Marshall and burial at Oak Hill cemetery
Ex soldiers from Milam County plan to capture Cameron on the upcoming Wednesday as part of Armin the Day celebrations. The town will host patriotic exercises, a football game, a free dinner for veterans, and a street dance with the Cameron horn, inviting all to join the events.
R. J. Long purchased from Owens Refining Company the Cameron Battery Service Station and renamed it R. J. Long Filling Station. Long will operate the station with standard service and drive-in privileges, continuing to serve Ge motorists and patrons.
Rev. H. G. Kenney and family arrived in Cameron to take up work at the local Presbyterian church. They came from West Virginia and were welcomed by church and citizens. The church had been without a pastor for several months and will hold the first services under Rev. Kenney on Sunday morning.
A brief local note records Mr G C Black and his young son G Jr visiting the Cottin Pit to view the 29 line.
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