Week of old melodies ends as Uncle Mike James leaves Cameron
A week of old time fiddling in Cameron wraps up with Uncle Mike James of Houston, champion fiddler, returning home after five in homes around Milam county. The event featured notable locals like J. L. Clinton, Ray Mabry, Joe Matula, George Mode, T. A. Howell, Uncle Pete Wilson, M. G. Cox, and John Story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike James
Houston
Cameron
Texas
Southland
Edgar Wilson
Pete Wilson
George Mode
W. S. Lamkin
T. A. Howell
Milam County
Yegua
Joe Matula
Uncle Pete
M. G. Cox
Ray Mabry
Mr. Mode
Belt of
Hoyte
T. A .Howell
Uncle John Story
T. M. Mabry
Uncle John
Mr. Mabry
Sandy Land
Uncle Mike
Mississippi
Sawyer
Little River
Mr. Lamkin
Mike
J. L. Clinton
Mr. Belt
John Story
Cotton Falls on Government Supply Forecast
Cotton prices dropped after the government issued a forecast of 9,925,795 bales, up 164,000 from October. The holding movement in the South grows more perilous as prices slid from 4 to 6 dollars per bale.
Turkey-Bean Banquet Honors Chevrolet Dealers In Austin
Mike Coleman of Coleman Chevrolet is notified the Turkey and Bean Banquet for Chevrolet dealers will be held in Austin on Saturday night. Coleman, Joe Middleton, Mr. Key, Joe Casey and others will travel from Cameron after Cameron company beat San Marcos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Coleman
Coleman Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet
Austin
Coleman
Joe Middleton
Mr. Key
Joe Casey
Cameron
Cameron Company
San Marcos
Cotton Theft Confessions Reported in Big Springs
Deputy Will Vaughn forwarded a confession from two men held in Big Springs admitting to stealing cotton in Milam county. Sheriff Blaylock captured the pair there and they remain jailed awaiting grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Vaughn
Big Springs
Blaylock
Milam County
Labor Chief Praises Electrical Industry For Advancements
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor commends the electrical industry for rapid adoption of new inventions to improve service and lower costs. He notes that utilities have generally reduced charges while expanding service and criticizes others for seeking higher rates through federal courts. The editorial urges caution amid proposed industry consolidation and power plant expansion as a factor in improving efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Houston Post- Dispatch
Box Supper Funds Liberty School Equipment Drive
Miss Maurine Clinton, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Clinton, teaches at Liberty. A community box supper raised about 75 to fund school equipment, and a beauty contest between Maurine of Liberty and Estelle Turney of Hanover crowned Maurine the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine Clinton
J. L. Clinton
Liberty
Pioneer W T Massengale Buried In Cameron Sunday
W T Massengale 74 a Alabama native and Cameron pioneer died November 5 1927 after a long illness. Funeral held Sunday at 4 pm at the residence conducted by E S Hutcherson. Large crowd, numerous floral tributes, and widespread sympathy noted. Survived by widow four children two sons one daughter, siblings, and in laws including Harley Saddler and Gloria Louise. Out of town relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Massengale
Alabama
Cameron
Mr. Massengale
E. S. Hutcherson
the Baptist Church
Coosa
John C
Frances Massengale
Augusta Louise Cargill
Harley Saddler
Gloria Louise
John Massengale
Burnett Massengale
N. C. Hoag
Avrent
Dallas
Janie Blasient
Tyler
John Peed
Elida
New Mexico
Ida Averiett
W. D. Massengele
Jones Prairie
Massengale
Will Cargill
Thelston Ford
Baileyville
al Massengale
Hub Massengale
Hubert Atkinson
Jim Barmore
Ernest Kelso
Maystfield
Patrick
Hugh McKinney
Ben Stidham
J. E. Lester
Sam Harrell
W. H. Askew
Milton
Ruth Askew
J. D. Barnes
Waco
Tom
Jerry Blasienz
Calvert
Earl Blasienz
Jim White
Rosebud
Carlton Crook
A. W. Rettig
Ben Arnold
Notice of Probate of Will Milam County 1927
Lola Greer has filed in Milam County Court for probate of the last will and testament of W. W. Greer deceased and for Letters Testamentary. The hearing is set for the first Monday in December 1927 at the Cameron courthouse, with notice to all interested parties to appear and contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Milam
Texas
State of
W. W. Greer
Lola Greer
Cameron
Kemp to Attend Methodist Conference in Port Arthur
Jeff T. Kemp will leave next Tuesday for Port Arthur to attend the Methodist Conference in session from Wednesday through Friday. He is one of eight delegates from the Marlin District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff T. Kemp
Port Arthur
Mr. Kemp
Marlin
Funeral for John McDermott Jr. held in Marlow
John McDermott Jr. 18 died from injuries in a Beaumont to Cameron automobile crash Monday night. Services were at Marlow Baptist Church with Rev. Fr. Hutcherson. burial in the family cemetery at Marlow. He was taken from Beaumont to Cameron area two years ago. he lived briefly after the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDermott Jr
Marlow Baptist Church
Beaumont
S. Hutcherson
H. P. Black
John McDermott
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Cameron
Santa Fe
C. N. Green and Bros
J. M. Bergland
John
William McDermott
Great Cedars
Marlow
L T Lewis Visits From Waco After Cameron Roots
L T Lewis, formerly of Cameron and now based in Waco, spent time in town this week greeting friends and renewing acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Lewis
Cameron
Waco
County Commissioner Court Schedules Regular Session
The court announced a regular session moved to November 14th replacing the previously planned Thursday meeting. The change affects local officials and residents awaiting court action and agenda items.
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. P. Cross
Cameron, Texas
LU Meyers
Frank Green
iSice
C. N. Green & Brothers
Herald
Cameron Herald
Box Supper
W. T Massengale
State OF Texas
Lilian Atkinson
Fred Henry
S. Travis St
Doan
Doan’s
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