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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
15
Officials discuss a possible canary bird show at the Texas Cotton Palace in Waco set for November 9 to 18 with final decision based on care and owner pride. A cat show is also being urged by local feline owners. Livestock emphasis centers on dairying and Jersey cows with boys' calf clubs. Local and regional stock entrants are encouraged.
Texas students and football fans look to two key Southwest clashes at Waco’s Cotton Palace from November 9 to 18. Texas University meets Baylor on November 10 with Baylor hosting homecoming, then SMU of Dallas faces Baylor on November 17. Baylor’s George Belew handles ticket distribution on a first come, first served basis.
Farm women will have headquarters at the Texas Cotton Palace Exposition this year with a new home demonstration building. From November 9 to 18, canned goods sewing interior decoration and garden projects from McLennan and other counties will be shown. A women’s lounging room will offer rest after viewing exhibits.
A series of property transfers and deeds announced including parcels across Cameron Gause Rockdale and surrounding areas. Names include Braulis Carillo A N Matthews Joseph Gurecky Lizzie Wilson estate Bascom Bell T S Henderson and W H Triggs among others with acreages and sums like 11 League 6902.50 12 500 and 176 acres.
O H Cross of Waco Democratic nominee for congress visited Cameron on Monday to succeed Tom Connally. Cross won a tight race against John Maxwell and will serve as a leader for agricultural interests in his district. He farms a large acreage in the Ben Arnold area and counts Cameron friends among his business associates.
Mrs. J. B. White hosted the Worth White Club gathering Friday with sewing and conversation. Red radiance rosebuds brightened the decor and a cozy open fireplace framed the scene. Mesdames Walter Sharpe and Fred Reno joined for salad and tea while Miss Mary Frances White provided readings. Members present included Mesdames Conn Miller, D. B. Gunn, Joe Casey and Harvey Dobbins.
J H Portis and heirs transfer two tracts of oil and gas land to J C White for five dollars. Marianna Ellison Estate also conveys two tracts to J C White for one dollar. J C Nelson and others sell three tracts to H H Coffield for ten dollars.
R H Dick Brewer director of physical education in Santone is announced in Texas Outlook to demonstrate physical education in San Antonio public schools. Former Yee High School faculty member, he is praised by Cameron friends for his advancement in the San Antonio school system.
The Kemp family thanks friends for kindness during their son’s illness and death expressing deep sympathy in their sorrow.
W. W. Chambers, mayor of Cameron, cast the first vote at the Cameron box for Governor Smith. The veteran Democrat has repeated the traditional habit of casting the opening ballot and has done so for years.
The Missionary Society of the Christian church met Monday at 3 30 with Mrs G C Walters. Mrs Martin Kilian led the lesson assisted by Mrs W M Ryan Mrs Ray Burke and Mrs Wallace Jones. Hot chocolate and cake were served after the study.
A pharmacist is asked for a medicine claimed to suit both man and beast. A customer insists the bottle is the correct combination to aid her husband, hinting at an odd domestic motive or misunderstanding in a period piece dialogue.
An ad offers cisterns up to 250 barrels and tin plate sheet metal roofing by an expert firm. It cites completing a large job for Cameron Furniture Co and invites inquiries by mail or phone, claiming fast, leak free work and prompt service.
The Cameron Herald reports receipt of a remittance from R F Pool for another year of subscription. A marginal note states this is his 48th renewal, marking almost fifty years as a reader. Pool formerly ran a Cameron business and now heads Pool Manufacturing in Sherman.
Ford dealers are instructed to provide complimentary services to customers, detailing coverage nuances and eligibility. The directive aims to standardize free offerings across locations and clarify which maintenance items qualify for no charge.
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