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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1933
Page
4
The Cameron Herald lists the post office at Cameron Texas as mail matter of second class under the 1879 Act. All resolutions obituaries and notices of public entertainments with admission charged are billed at regular rates.
First Baptist Cameron mourns Mrs Cone of Cameron with funeral Friday at 4 pm led by Rev Timmerman and Rev Acrey. She leaves four daughters, one son, a Dallas sister, and many relatives. Burial at Oak Hill beside husband J. D. Cone. Green Bros. directs services.
Cameron Colored High School remained undefeated by beating Calvert Colored High Eleven 48 to 0 before about 2,000 homecoming fans. H. J. Pendleton and R. A. Sanders each sit at 14 points in scoring. Captain Eunice Daniels shifted from right tackle to right guard and blocked punts while contributing to the win.
Cameron High football defeated Calvert High with a strong defensive showing led by J F Prater and multiple standout players. Key moments included a 10 yard run and a 15 yard TD, with Cameron sealing the game as Prater caught a late long pass for the Bulldogs final score.
CAS DEMAND DOUBLES WHEN WINTER COMES. Demands for gas service doubled in a few hours as the first cold weather arrived. Fifty wells in four fields were opened and 11 new compressors totaling 10 000 horsepower started to meet the surge. Gas company officials warn that idle year round facilities must be kept ready and advise checks on heating appliances for economy and efficiency.
Generous support from many friends in town and beyond helped make the first Colored night game a big success. Local leaders praised cooperation from both in and out of town groups, noting strong community backing and enthusiastic attendance.
Grabein Chevrolet Company in Cameron seeks to buy good used cars for cash. Contact local dealership for appraisal and quick sale.
The piece warns that open flame heaters can leap over the top, waste fuel, and emit unhealthy fumes. It advises turning down bathroom heaters once comfortable, not leaving gas heaters on when away, and using thermostats or a slight top window opening for air circulation to reduce sweating of walls. It notes a Tracy marriage between Henry Nelson and Miss Frances Burts on a Saturday in November.
The text argues that prices for necessities are increasing, benefiting producers but lagging for wages and salaries. It highlights higher bread costs in New York and Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and suggests public works spending is not moving quickly enough to counter inflation.
Employers across cities and farms are urged to cooperate with the Texas Civil Works Administration to notify if workers move from other jobs to CW programs. The plan targets those who cannot find employment elsewhere, with about 2000 county residents expected to be employed at 30 hours weekly and no less than 35 cents per hour, yielding an estimated payroll near $21,000 weekly.
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