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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1939
Page
8
Ten merchant ships from nearly as many neutral nations were sunk over the weekend in the North Sea and off the British coast. The sinkings indicate Germany has begun her sea offensive against England. Britain debates possible measures as the war continues without further incident.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Miller 86 of Milano were held Saturday at Liberty Baptist Church with burial in Liberty cemetery. Survived by sons Edgar Miller of Milano and Dan Miller of Houston and several grandchildren. Leland Green Funeral Home directed the services. William Persky Milam County’s last surviving Confederate veteran observed his 96th birthday Tuesday. He lives with daughter Mrs E J Rins Sharp.
Personal Mention Dick Slocomb is seriously ill with pneumonia and friends wish him a quick recovery. Mrs. John Drummond's funeral was held at Salty Methodist Church. Local visits include C. N. Payne in Houston, Willard Deason in Cameron, and Rea son via Waco.
Dr and Mrs A C Gettys of Baylor College visited Yarrellton for church services. Mrs Rudolph Roznos renewed her Herald subscription in Cameron. Cyril Vacculine, 14, broke his left leg on school grounds and was treated in Cameron. Leland Green, Sr visited Dallas on business. Miss Delphya Scott has recovered from illness. Invitation extended for wedding Miss Shirley Stiles and Leslie Ling at Thorndale Methodist Church on November 26. Mrs Charlie Carver, Hillsboro, Cameron visitor. Frank Sproull of Ben Arnold in Cameron on Monday. Dr J Roschetzky of Cameron renewed Herald subscription.
Dusek Pharmacy advertises Black Hawk Ointment for Athletes Foot Eczema Itch Ringworm and aching feet with a guarantee. Priced 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Woodmen lodges from Milam Bell Williamson Lee and Burleson counties unite to form a central Texas Woodmen association. The group expanded from three counties and elected Judge Graham Gillis of Cameron as president. The next meeting is set for Cameron on Tuesday December 12.
A dedication service for Rockdale Lutheran Church will be held Sunday with Rev. S. T. Schroeder directing. Speakers include Rev. O. R. Schawe of Nordheim and Rev. E. A. Sagebiel, president of the Texas District American Lutheran Churches. Cameron friends plan to attend. a basket lunch will be served at noon.
The Curtain Club held its first session Monday at Miss Patricia Butte’s home with 14 charter members. Elected officers are Bill Wallace president, Carolyn Cheeves vice president, Patricia Butte secretary treasurer, and Dorothy Blaylock director. They plan a post Christmas charity play.
City of Cameron Milam County Texas advertises intention to contract for construction of a swimming pool and equipment including a water filter plant under Works Progress Administration proposal. Council to consider ordinances, authorize contracts, and issue six year 4 percent interest warrants not exceeding 12000 dollars funded by annual property taxes, with sinking fund. Meeting set for December 5 1959 to receive bids and possibly vote.
The document records the mayor Chas C. Smith and city secretary Dan Tyson stating the city of Cameron Texas reserves the right to reject any bid at the meeting or adjourned session and may not contract for parts of construction or materials paid from current funds. Dated November 13, 1939.
News from Salem lists visits by J D Nisbett and daughter Katie to Mr and Mrs L W Mueck, J D and Eddie Crouch of Gause with the Muecks, and family gatherings including Mrs John Kubish with daughters at Buckholts. Attendees also joined a Rockdale singing convention and a Cameron football game, with multiple local households receiving guests and a funeral in Salty.
An advertisement touts Mrs. Weston as a life reader with two decades of experience who can advise on business love marriage lawsuits and domestic affairs. She promises personal readings, calls clients by name, and claims to reveal the purpose of visits. Located at corner 7th and Travis, Cameron Texas with hours 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Special reading 50 cents.
Episcopal Church notices a morning prayer and sermon at 11 o clock on Sunday November 26. Grant Lumber Company urges readers to buy now before prices advance.
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