Red Cross Roll Call Nears Completion in Cameron
The Fifth annual Red Cross drive in Cameron County aims to raise a $800 local quota with progress noted though short of the county target of $2500. Contributions include $25 from the Cameron Commercial Club and $10 from the Knights of Pythias, with members enrolled at downtown booths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Walter F. Sharpe
Cameron
Jin Cameron
Cameron Commercial Club
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Beth Jeter
J. C. Tucker
T. S. Henderson, Jr
W. O. Triggs
C. D. Lay
J. A. Evans
Marek
Yarrelton
Tennie Mae “Bass
The Taming of the Shrew at Yee High Lyceum
Elizabethan players present The Taming of the Shrew at Yee High School auditorium on December 1 as the second Lyceum number. Prof. L H Kidd leads the program with proceeds benefiting the Cameron piano fund and season tickets already sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee High School
Lyceum
L. H. Kidd
Cameron
Shakespeare
Business section real estate deal in Cameron large sale
J A Bristol of Oklahoma City bought the J K Freeman property at North Houston Avenue and First Street for 6000 and the H B Harlan residence east of the Charles McDermott home for 1500. He plans a modern business building and a home and will move to Cameron. He will also run an accessory business in the new building. The sale is described as one of the largest real estate transactions in months. Bristol has acquired valuable property during Cameron's oil boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Brissol
Oklahoma City
J. K. Freeman
Houston Avenue
First Street
Mr. Bristol
H. B. Harlan
Chas. McDermott
Bristol
Cameron
Grand Jury Indicts 22 in Milam County
The Milam County grand jury returned 22 indictments after a weeklong session. Fifteen indictments are felonies and seven misdemeanors. No charges were filed against Sheriff L L Blaylock or Ed Adams in the Chas Holloway killing. The report urges stricter enforcement of traffic and motor vehicle laws and better handling of petty offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
L. L. Blaylock
Ed Adams
Chas, Holloway
Maysfield
Holloway
Marshall
Grand Jury
State of
Texas
Milam
Milam County
John Watson
Brazos Bridge Funding Endorsed by Milam Court
Milam county commissioners court approved a 15000 dollar appropriation from the road and bridge fund to build the Brazos river bridge at Gause. After rejecting a bond issue for practical legal reasons, the court voted to proceed with county funds amid flood damage repairs and economic considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Brazos River
Gause
Commissioners Court
Milam County
W. G. Gillis
Gillis
Rockdale
Brazos
Brothers Reunite After 35 Years in Cameron
J A Houston of Lamesa travels to Cameron after a letter about his brother A S Houston s illness leads to a family reunion. Sam and A S Houston are in Cameron with two sisters Mrs W P McDermott and Mrs C C Hill. The Dawson County brother will stay for an indefinite time and revisit the old Milam county farm and Little River haunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Cameron
Milam County
J. A. Houston
Lamesa
Dawson County
New Mexico
Hudson Moore
A. S. Houston
Little River
Knights of Pythias Roll Call Meeting in Cameron
Knights of Pythias in Cameron to hold annual roll call meeting at Milam Lodge No. 125 Castle Hall Monday night November 21. Fred Henry sent notices as Keeper of Records. Albert and Benny Collins were conferred Knight. three candidates to receive Esquire. Lodge shows strong member growth. $10 donated to Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Cameron
Castle Hall
Milam
Fred Henry
Albert
Benny Collins
Red Cross
Mitchell Corrects Milam County Road Fund Report
A. F. P. Mitchell writes Cameron to Mr. C. F. Drake correcting a Rockdale press quotation. He disputes totals, district allocations, and a north south Milam division, noting $48 809 2 was paid, $42 800 from road district funds, and Marlowe and Davilla lie south of Little River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Milam
Ben Arnold
Buckholts_ road
Burlington Road
Marlowe
South Milam
Rockdale
Isi
South
Milam County
Davilla
North
Little River
A. F P. Mitchell
Cameron Secures Plant Headquaters At 30 Acre Site
The Own ers Refining Co of Ardmore will locate a 1500 barrel capacity refinery on a 30 acre site donated by Cameron Commercial Club at Minerva beside the San Antonio Aransas Pass and tracks. Financing and contracts were placed in escrow with First National Bank. W A Jones of Ardmore will head the refinery with offices in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva
First National Bank
Refining Company
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Cameron Commercial Club
Cameron
John S. Owens
Club
John Wallace
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Owens
Minnerva
W. A. Jones
Rockdale
Milam County
Cameron to Close Business on Thanksgiving Day
Cameron businesses will close for Thanksgiving as the city marks a day of gratitude. Morning union services at the Presbyterian Church will feature sermons by H R MacFadyen and leaders from Baptist and Methodist churches. Catholic services start at 9 with Father Spinneweber. A UT and A&M football game in Bryan draws local crowds, with travel planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Presbyterian Church
H. R. MacFadyen
Russell C. White
Baptist Church
Ira F. Key
Methodist Church
Father Spinneweber
United States
University of Texas
A. & M. College
Bryan
Rev Ira F Key Returned to Cameron by Conference
The East Texas conference in Beaumont returned Rev Ira F Key, longtime pastor of Cameron's Methodist church, for another year. His leadership helped guide a new church building project valued around $100,000, and the town newsroom notes his continued impact on local religious life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira F. Key
Methodist
Cameron
East Texas
Beaumont
Caldwell Reappears After Weeks at Home
C C Caldwell who had been confined to his home for several weeks visited town on Friday to greet friends and acquaintances, marking a notable return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Caldwell
Teachers Examinations Held in Cameron December 2 1921
An examination for all grades and classes of teachers certificates will be conducted in Cameron on Friday and Saturday December 2 and 3 1921. A fee of 4.00 dollars is charged to each applicant. J F Chadwick County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Ord
J. F. Chadwick
Utilities Report Delayed for Friday Club Meeting
The Commercial Club utilities committee report, delayed from last week, will be presented at Friday night’s meeting. Chairman Giles L Avriett indicated pumping equipment considerations delayed the report and it will align with the Dallas Engineering Service Company plan. The survey costing over 300 dollars funded by the city council supports a municipal system, focusing on water supply and bond financing without tax increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Giles L. Avriett
Avriett
Engineering Service Company of
Dallas
Public Treasury
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J. A. Bristol
Freeman Property
Bill
Brazos Bridge
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