Southwestern Football Hopes Rise on Rose Bowl Talk
Charlie Paddock praises Southwestern athletes and notes media optimism for a Rose Bowl invite after conference wins. The piece highlights Joel Hunt and other stars, calls for preconference games with northern and eastern teams, and anticipates a 1928 Army and A. M. clash as a pivotal development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Paddock
Joel Hunt
Aggie Mercury
Southwestern
A. and M
California
Georgia Tech
Techs
Aggies
Far East
Mustangs
Missouri
Texas
Vanderbilt
Wise Boys
Southhern Methodist University
Allan Gould
Associated Press
Aggie
Teachers 10 Attend State Meet in Houston
The Texas State Teachers Association meets in Houston November 24-26. Mayor Oscar Holcombe welcomes delegates and promises a warm civic welcome and pride in education. Houston plans extensive entertainments for the visiting teachers.
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Houston
Texas State Teachers’ Association
Oscar Holcombe
Teachers of Texas
Texas State Tachers’ Association
Texas State Teachers Association
Poultry Show Opens in Cameron Friday Morning
A Cameron poultry show opens Friday morning. The town also hosts a union Thanksgiving service at the Methodist church on Wednesday night November 23 1927 starting at 7 30 o clock. Organized by the Pastor's Association of Cameron the service will benefit United Charities with J P Love of the Episcopal church presiding. Churches from the area join in this charity drive urging a large turnout and noting that observers can attend the service rather than stay away for football games the following day.
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Methodist
Pastor’s Association of
Cameron
J. P .Love
Episcopal Church
United Charities
Union
Liberal
November Term Court Convenes in Cameron
The November term of the District Court opened Monday in Cameron with a busy civil docket. Cases include three against the Knights of Maccabees and matters against Kemp executors Lizzie B Wilson estate and Rogers Kemp executor, plus Huebner versus Hefley Motors for damages and Jacobs versus Cameron Compress from the 1920 fire. The State against Santa Fe for taxes is set for December 14. over a hundred tax suits were dismissed after payment. The grand jury list includes J D Nesbitt foreman and twelve members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Maccabees
Geo. Marshall
R. L. Batte
Robert Todd
Watson
Macabees
Barclay
Kemp
Lizzie B. Wilson
Rogers
Huebner
Hefley Motor Company
Jacobs
Cameron Compress
Santa Fe
J. D. Nesbitt
Foreman
Frank Janicek
Louis Lewis
S. E. Scott
Roger Gilliland
Paul Fuchs
E. H. Gerstman
State Teachers Meeting in Houston This November
The annual meeting of the State Teacher's Association will be held in Houston November 24 26 inclusive. Plans have been completed for one of the most interesting and beneficial meetings that has ever been held. A large number of Cameron school teachers will attend the program offered to Texas teachers at that time.
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State
Divorce Mill Grinds Fast in Milam County Records Show Rising Divorces
Milam County sees a sharp rise in divorces with 1927 filings reaching 105 in district court and about 424 cases pending from prior years. The Herald notes many cases involve alleged cruel treatment and misplaced affections, with a sizable share among the local Negro population.
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Milam
District Court
Mitchells Near Home After Europe Tour
Mr and Mrs Mitchell wrap up a Europe tour begun after the American Legion convention in Paris and plan to reach Cameron by Sunday or early next week. They sent arrival messages from New York on Armistice Day and will travel to Chicago then Texas, with Mr Mitchell expected back for the Texas A M vs SMU Thanksgiving game in College Station.
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Mitchell
Europe
American Legion
Paris
Cameron
Mrs. Mitchell
New York
Chicago
Texas
Milam County Cotton Ginned Falls Slightly From Last Year
Milam County records show 51,365 bales ginned from the 1927 crop up to November 1, down from 52,713 for the same period last year. Indications point to a total Milam crop near 55,000 bales this season.
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Milam County
Electric clock showcased at Texas Power and Light office
A new electric clock is on display in the Texas Power and Light Company office. Its inner workings are described as electrical and complex beyond layman understanding, and observers are urged to view the clock to appreciate its design.
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The
Texas Power and Light Company
Cameron Dominates Armistice Day Grid Clash 56 0
Cameron’s Yoemen overwhelm Rockdale Tigers 56 to 0 in the Armistice Day game. Kenneth Rogers nails eight points via his toe, while Mondrik, Wilkerson, and Young power the attack. Rockdale misfires on defense as the Yoemen line holds firm and dominates both ground and air plays.
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Cameron
Rockdale Tigers
Rogers
Mondrck
Young
Wilkerson
Roberts
Tigers
Mondrik
Power
Rockdale
Daniels
Richards
Smith
BIG FINN WINS FROM FAILS IN MAT MATCH
Friday night November 11 Henry Kahunsaari won two out of three falls from Ned Fails of Taylor. Kahunsaari plans Amarillo engagements then a return to Cameron for more matches. The bout, arranged by the American Legion with W E Lamb in charge, drew a good crowd.
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Henry Kahunsaari
Ned
Taylor
Pet Brown
Kahunsaari
Amarillo
Cameron
Finn
Fang
D. B. Chick
Chick
The
American Legion
W. E. Lamb
Armistice Day Dinner For Legion Men Draws 300 In Cameron
Hundreds of ex service men attended the Armistice program in Cameron and crowded tables for a free turkey dinner arranged by the Legion with Mrs. B P Matocha in charge. The meal served to more than 300 people followed a district court program featuring W G Gillis and a recitation of Flanders Field by Miss Jennie Tyson.
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Cameron
Legion
B. P. Matocha
Bluebonnet Cafe
Klages
District Court Room
W. G. Gillis
E. A. Wallace
Abilene
Judge Gillis
Milam County Poultry Show Opens for Two Day Exhibit
The Milam County Poultry Show begins this Friday in the old Chevrolet building beside the Blue Bonnet Cafe. The two day event, free to all, is organized by the Milam County Commercial Club with George Banhaf and Minnie Bartholomew as coordinators. Judge Reid of A and M Extension will assess pens and singles across turkeys chickens ducks and geese, with a possible pecan exhibit to trial. For details contact George Banzhaf or Wm Cobb.
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Milam County
Chevrolet
Commercial Club
Geo. Banhaf
Minnie Bartholomew
Reid
A. & M. Extension Service
George Banzhaf
Wm. Cobb
Milam County Hardware Announces Expansion Contract
Milam County Hardware Company lets a contract for a 11 500 square foot addition forming two buildings. J F Brown awarded the work and will supply materials. The addition includes a 30 by 90 foot display room for implements and increases total space to about 11 500 square feet at a cost near 7 000 dollars.
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Milam County Hardware Company
J. F. Brown
Judd G. Davis
Texas
Grand Jury Returns Seven Indictments
The Grand Jury adjourned Wednesday and reported seven indictments six felonies and one misdemeanor.
Milam County Weighs Hiring Public Health Nurse
The Milam County Commissioners Court, led by County Superintendent Mrs. Kathryn K. Robbins, heard Dr. Barnett of the State Health Department outline public health nurse duties. He explained school child examinations and preventive care to improve school efficiency. The court will decide at the next meeting on November 17, 1927.
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Milam County
Commissioners Court
Kathryn K. Robbins
Cameron
Minerva
Baileyville
Barnett
State Health Department
Austin
Episcopal Church Sunday Services Schedule
The Episcopal Church invites worshipers to Evening Prayer and sermon at 7 00 p m Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Young People s Service League at 1 30 p m all on Sunday November 20th Come and worship with us.
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Young People's Service League
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Southwest
Bo McMillan
Wesley Bradshaw
Bud Sprague
Flannigan
Notre Dame
Fay Wilson
Hunt
Mann
Army
M. A
First Methodist Church
Oscar F. Holcomb
Herald
Cotton Report
Kenneth Rogers
Crimson
Viger
Methodist Church
J. P. Love
Rev
Wallace Jones
O. J. Cole
E. S. Hutcherson
H. G. Kenney
Big Finn
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