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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1933
Page
1
The Houston Post urges Americans to reject extreme opinion about the New Deal and highlights signs of gradual recovery. It cites rising wages, payrolls, employment, and commodity prices, noting progress in autos, wool, cotton, pig iron, and farm prices. The piece calls for patient, sober Americans and references the President's remark that troubles won't end tomorrow.
J W Chapman of the Agricultural Department will address the Chamber of Commerce on plans for low water dams in Central Texas. The federal government backs the project with funds and asks the Commissioners' Court for cooperation. Chapman, an engineer, has surveyed Texas streams and watershed areas, focusing on surface improvements and removing obstructive timber.
Thorndale constable Gus Mierzschin, charged in the Henry James death, was not indicted by the grand jury. Williamson county cafe owner W. D. Burkhart was indicted for James death and released on 6000 bond. The eight day grand jury returned 26 felony and seven misdemeanor indictments including Simon Hernandez for rape and Henry Jones for assault with intent to murder.
Ed Sims and Conn R Isaacs uncles of Kelley Phillips reported drowned in the Mississippi River near Gulfport Thursday night they left for Mississippi Monday O K Phillips father suffered a stroke two weeks ago and could not make the trip Kelley Phillips 32 native of Rockdale had moved to Vicksburg two months earlier to work as transportation foreman for the government. The family was told Friday night he likely fell overboard from a government boat.
A total of $480,110 has been received by Milam County farmers from the United States Government for cotton acreage plowed up to raise prices. County agent Geo. Banzhaf reports 2,435 checks distributed and 120 checks still to be received in the county.
Frank Harper publisher of the West Bridgewater Register in Massachusetts visited Cameron on Saturday. He was en route to San Antonio with Mrs Harper to visit relatives. He noted only slight improvement in Massachusetts conditions and said the publishing industry shared the business downturn. He exchanged greetings with the Cameron Herald editor at the plant.
Civil Works projects in Milam county are paused as officials review each job applicant. Preference remains for ex service members when records are complete, with thousands registered and delays due to case-by-case verification. J P Love, federal administrator, visit Austin for Texas Relief Commission meeting.
Adolph Krenek files suit against Western Union alleging failure to deliver a death notice. Jlilten Howell of Waco represents the telegraph company as the case proceeds in District Court. J A Wallace and B P Matocha of Cameron represent Krenek.
The Santa Fe will run a special train to Brenham for Cameron fans and players to the Cameron Brenham game at 8 p m Friday. Train departs Cameron station 6 50 p m arrives Brenham 7 00 p m returns Brenham 10 15 p m arrives Cameron 11 45 p m Round trip fare 1 25 tickets sold only through Cameron school authorities or representatives A minimum of 200 dollars may be needed to run the train Brenham citizens offer cars to shuttle the Cameron crowd about a mile to the field.
The District 20 UIL committee in Bryan ruled Caldwell players Scarborough and Philip ineligible under the eight semester rule and forfeited all Caldwell games. Rosebud also forfeited games due to ineligible Martin and Oldrich. Cameron voluntarily forfeited Branstetter games after staff found eligibility, affecting all Cameron games. The committee expects no district title impact but aims to deter future infractions.
Cameron edged Bryan 6 to 0 as Terry captain led a strategic final drive. Gil bert and Arriett anchored defense in third quarter with timely stops to preserve the shutout.
M. L. Fikes age 44 of Cameron leads one of Texas largest families as the Fikes clan plans a Thanksgiving reunion on November 28 tied to Mr. Fikes and Mrs. Fikes birthday. Born in Bibb County Alabama he moved to Milam County in 1864 near Yarrellton then Cameron. He has married three times with 20 living children and 2 deceased from all unions.
Secretary Cobb of the Chamber of Commerce arranges a loan from Citizens National Bank to settle funds owed to Bauer and Baskia for the Highway 44 right of way. He pays $678.65 to the county treasurer clearing obstacles and enabling road work from Elm Creek to Burlington to start soon. The note carries $40 per period with interest and $110 has been collected from citizens to apply toward the loan.
Joe Ondrej a 46 year old farmer near Silver City north of Cameron was found dead in his bed at 3 30 p m Wednesday by his wife Mrs Ondrej. A small cabbre pistol lay beside him and a fatal wound to the heart indicated suicide. An inquest by Justice of the Peace Gus Evans returned death by own action. Ill health and chronic rheumatism were cited as probable causes. Ondrej owned the farm and is survived by his widow and several children.
Mr and Mrs A J Jackson of Salty marked their 67th wedding anniversary on Monday November 20 aided by a New York City broadcast. They have 12 living children 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. The couple helped establish the Salty Singing Convention and received an ovation at the recent quarterly gathering. Clarence Jackson son now presides over the convention. They plan a quarterly meeting in San Gabriel on the third Sunday in February.
The Commissioners Court approved plans to hard surface the Yarrellton to Meeks road after a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Judge Jeff T. Kemp heard requests from local citizens for federal aid and the project was endorsed by the club. The chamber will cooperate with Temple Chamber to push the project.
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