Star Farmer winners at National Future Farmers of America convention
At the tenth national FFA convention in Kansas City more than 200000 vocational agriculture students attended contests. Star Farmer of America honors went to Robert L Bristoe of Saluda Virginia, with regional winners Lex Murray Ralph Davis and William Stiers named. The piece notes fiscal strain from federal road aid and criticizes pork barrel politics, urging awareness of state taxation implications.
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The
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City
Harold L. Ickes
Interior
Philip S. Rose
Country Gentleman
Willard E. Givens
National Education Association
Robert L. Bristoe
Saluda
Star Farmer of America
Lex J. Murray
Santa Rosa
Calif
Ralph Davis
Napton
William Stiers
Alexandria
Claude Triggs Escapes After Snow Crash
Claude Triggs escaped uninjured when his car left the highway near the Elm Creek bridge and plunged down an embankment. The vehicle overturned several times but sustained only slight damage, with snow blamed for the accident.
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Claude Triggs
Elm Creek Bridge
Mary Richter Likely to Recover from Cameron Auto Crash
Reports on Wednesday said Mary Richter, Cameron girl, will recover from head injuries, shock, and a slight concussion after a Sunday crash near the Southern Pacific Depot. The Mikula car, carrying Jerry Mikula, Frances Hughes, and Miss Richter, was struck by a second vehicle driven by an unidentified Black farm resident. the Mikula car veered into a ditch but no other occupants were seriously hurt. Miss Richter worked at Gohmert Variety Store, Miss Hughes at Southwestern Bell, and Mr Mikula for Grabein Chevrolet.
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Mary Richter
Cameron
Southern Pacific
Miss Richter
West Main
Mikula
Jerry Mikula
Frances Hughes
Gohmert
Miss Hughes
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Mr. Mikula
Grabein Chevrolet Company
Lilac Woman Dies From Burns After Friday Incident
Mrs. S. L. Wilson, 38, died from burns Saturday in Temple hospital after her clothing ignited near a Lilac store. She was rushed to Temple with little hope of recovery. Funeral services were held at the family residence in Lilac on Sunday afternoon.
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S. L. Wilson
Temple
Lilac
Sharp
Chamber Commerce Meeting Canceled
Chamber President Hays said no directors meeting will be held until December 7. The regular meeting for Tuesday night was canceled due to weather fears of lacking a quorum.
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Hays
Chamber of Commerce
Banks to Close Here Thursday for Thanksgiving Holiday
Cameron Banks will be closed here Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving and will reopen Friday morning. Customers and the public are asked to make note of the holiday and arrange banking accordingly.
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Cameron Banks
First Santa Claus Letters Arrive from Ben Arnold School
Ben Arnold school students lead the drive sending in Santa Claus letters to The Cameron Herald. The first student reached the office Tuesday via teacher Miss Patsy McGregor. Other schools urged to cooperate next week for letters to be included in the Christmas edition dated December 23.
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Ben Arnold School
Cameron Herald
Patsy McGregor
The
Herald
Santa Claus
Holiday crowds flock to College Station for Texas A&M game
College Station, Texas prepares for the Texas A&M versus Texas Longhorns Thanksgiving clash with kickoff at 2 pm Thursday. An anticipated 30 000 fans pack the campus as parades bonfires banners and pageantry begin Wednesday afternoon. Special trains from Austin Houston and other cities to shuttle fans join thousands of cars converging on Aggieland.
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College Station
Texas
Mecca
Southwest
College
Texas Agpie
University of Texas Longhorn
Aggie
Texas A & M College
Austin
Longhorns
Houston
100000 Turkeys Marketed in Cameron City
A Cameron trade representative estimated that about 100000 turkeys have been marketed there since Thanksgiving. The figure reflects only part of birds raised this year. Christmas market opens next week as many birds are reserved for December sales. Turkeys sold brought around 18e each, totaling about $150000 for producers, mainly from Milam county farms.
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Cameron
Milam County
November Snow Hits Cameron in Early Week Storm
A Panhandle cold front brought Cameron's first November snow early Monday. Five inches fell by nightfall as freezing temps persisted until Wednesday. North winds forced white sheets on the streets, with many enjoying the rare weather. Snow melted by noon Wednesday but remained in protected spots, with potential heavy street damage once melted. The snow will aid fallen farm lands.
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Cameron
Panhandle
Texas
Ad Hall school to rebuild after Cameron fire
Trustees of the Ad Hall school met in Cameron Tuesday to plan immediate reconstruction after a fire destroyed the building Monday afternoon. Insured for 6000 dollars, the loss is not fully covered, but plans proceed rapidly with assistance from Cameron school authorities. Pupils are kept in homes and via the Cameron campus until the new building is ready. snow hindered firemen’s efforts.
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Ad Hall
Cameron
Creel Bridewater
EB. A. Perrin
Teachin
Lounens Dae
Atien
Feagk A
Sunday Morning Prayer and Sermon at Eleven
Morning schedule lists prayer and a sermon at 11 o clock on Sunday with gathered worshipers invited to attend the service.
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Episcopal Church
Cameron Citizens Report 20 Percent Unemployment Census
About one fifth of Cameron’s 5000 residents filled unemployment cards with Postmaster J R Hays in a four day national census. The tally split workers into those employed, those out of work, and those seeking more or better jobs. Local officials Dan Tyson and the Chamber of Commerce aided the effort as Congress weighs unemployment legislation.
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Cameron
J. R. Hays
Mr. Hays
America
Congress
Washington
Hays
Cameron Weather Expert Calls Cold Spot in State
F. G. Blake of Coca Cola Bottling Co uses a radio weather setup to track hourly reports. He noted a blizzard 16 hours ahead, with Cameron at 33 degrees while Amarillo rose to 42, and the cold spot persisted west and north of the region.
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Cameron
F. G. Blake
Coca Cola Battling Company
Blake
Amarillo
Waco
Texas
Bryan
Houston
San Antonio
Austin
Tennessee
Salvation Army Tag Day Planned in Cameron
Cameron officials announced a Salvation Army Tag Day this Saturday November 27 for fund raising. Mayor Smith will issue the permit and cooperate with the campaign as part of the annual drive in the city.
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Salvation Army
Cameron
Army
Smith
Story of Oil Makes Headlines at Cameron
The Cameron Theatre opens Sunday with High Wide and Handsome a musical romance praised for technical accuracy. William Gilmore Beymer, a native of the Allegheny River region, is highlighted as the advisor ensuring authentic setting details for the film.
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Cameron
Cameron Theatre
Jasratt Wiliam Gilmore Beymer
Allegheny River
Sunshine Wednesday Decides Athletic Game on Yoemen Field
Coach Wood and the Athletic Council prepared for the Hearne game set for Wednesday night. A Wednesday morning decision allowed the game to be played as scheduled despite Tuesday forecasts of bad weather. The match, planned all season, aimed to financially benefit both clubs. outcome uncertain, but the game would proceed on Yoemen field.
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Sunshine
Monoage
Coach Wood
Athletic Council
Hearne
Yoemen Field
County Election December 1 for Farm Program Committeemen
Farmers are notified that polls open at 9 30 Wednesday morning December 1 in Milam County community centers for electing Community Committeemen under the 1938 Agricultural Conservation Program. All producers must be on time and eligible voters are those participating in the program. centers include Gause Milano Rockdale Thorn dale Cameron Maysfield Ben Arnold Briary Sharp North Elm Buckholts with the same buildings as in 1937. George Banzhaf County Agent.
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Milam County
Gause
Milano
Rockdale
Thorndale
Cameron
Maysfield
Ben Arnold
Briary
Sharp
North Elm
Buckholts
Pre-Holiday Sale Opens at Penney Store Friday
Penney's Pre-Holiday clearance starts Friday with wide low prices across the store. G M Howerton announces the event to readers of The Herald as the toy department opens on the third floor. The sale aims to deliver greater values and clear out merchandise before Christmas. Santa Claus has set up a base of supply at the Penney Store.
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Penney
The
Herald
G. M. Howerton
Manaager
Santa Claus
Penney’s
Howerton
Mrs A S Sipperson Suffers Paralytic Stroke
Mrs A S Sipperson was in critical condition at her Cameron home after a paralytic stroke Tuesday morning. Her husband Dr A S Epperson, a pioneer Cameron physician, remained in close contact as medical colleagues and local citizens sent support.
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A. & Epperson
A. S. Epperson
Pinoneer Cameron
Receivership Sought in Estate of Harmon Thweatt
Mrs Harmon D Thweatt filed in district court for a receivership of the estate of her deceased husband Harmon D Thweatt who died on November 6 Theeatt was married to a war veteran in October she was formerly Miss Mary McCarthy of Jones Prairie and was named administrator by the county court Hearing on the application is set for Friday November 26
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Harmon D. Thweatt
Harmon D. Theeatt
Stra. Theeatt
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