Texas Governor fires Burkett and Lanham from highway panel
Following Dan Moody’s triumph, Governor Miriam Ferguson dismissed Highway Commission members Lanham and Burkett after abuse of power in contract awards. Chairman Lanham and Joe Burkett resigned. John H. Bickett remains on the commission and was not implicated. No extra-session call or future appointments announced.
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Dan Moody
Texas
American Road Company
Highway Commission
Lanham and
Burkett
Miriam M. Ferguson
Lanham
Joe Burkett
John H. Bickett
Cameron
Santa Fe Railroad Pays $16000 Taxes to Milam County
Santa Fe Railroad sent an early tax payment via voucher through Roy Law. O L Clarke of the Santa Fe system in Galveston arranged the payment, directed to Milam County and eight independent school districts. Funds: $4,426.50 to road districts, $6,166.32 to ad valorem fund, $1,739.87 to school districts, $11,008.62 to county, remainder to state.
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Roy Law
Santa Fe Rail
Milam County
O. L. Clarke
Santa Fe
Galveston
Law
Owens to Relocate for Brown County Interests
John S. Owens will move from the First National Bank building to a Waco headquarters to pursue county interests in Brown County. J. B. Owens and E. A. Wallace are connected with the changes, and the firm Chambers Wallace Gillis will adjust after his departure from Cameron.
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Owens
Brown County
John S. Owens
First National Bank
Waco
Mr. Owens
J. B. Owens
Family Notice of Marriage Incomplete Entry
A fragmentary obituary style item mentions a Mrs H H Harisfield wife of Mr and Mrs J H, with limited readable names and relations.
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H. H. Harisfield
J. H
Bank sells large consignment of Kaseh cotton seed
The First National Bank assists farmers with seed problems by offering a large consignment of Texas oats maize and cotton seed products. The bank has about 4000 bushels of Kaseh variety cotton seed raised by one party and ginned on one gin, pedigreed seed ready for planting before the rainy season.
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First National Bank
Green
Poultry Show Declared Successful by Local Club
The two day poultry show drew crowds as exhibits impressed. Promoted by the commercial club agricultural committee led by W M Cobb with Mrs Etta Ringgold and Geo Banzhaf county agents. Premiums awarded to multiple exhibitors across breeds including Lieht Barred Rocks and Rhode Island Reds with top prizes going to F H Schillier Buckholts and K L Kahler Cameron among others.
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Commercial Club Agricultural Committee
W. M. Cobb
Etta Ringgold
Geo. Banzhaf
Pullet
Old Pen
Young Pen
Anconas
Guy T. Newton
Hen
Cockerel
Young
Black Minorcas
J. W. Price
Buckholts
Srd
Puter
Joe Dusek
Cameron
Cockere
Brown
Lesterns
C. M. Powell
James
Cameron tailor shoots buck atop Mt Chisos in Brewster County
Chas C. Smith of Cameron returns from Brewster County deer hunt reporting a buck shot atop Mt Chisos at 11 am while camp lies at the mountain base seen from the shot site. The party towed by J W Acuff J J McFayden and Arthur Starks traveled 90 miles across the county surveying a sparsely settled region with Mescal as the only store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Smith
Cameron Tailor
Brewster County
Mt. Chisos
Mr. Smith
J. J. McFayden
Arthur Starks
Brewster
Mescal
Wallace Leaves Practice As Firm Reorganizes
The law firm of Chambers Wallace and Gillis dissolves and reorganizes. E A Wallace leaves to join First National Bank offices in Owens Refining Co building. W W Chambers and W G Gillis remain and continue chambers Gillis practice at the same location.
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Chambers, Wallace and Gillis
E. A. Wallace
First National Bank
Owens Refining Company
W. G. Gillis
Tex
Wallace
Chambers and Gillis
Poultry and Pigeon Show Results From Cameron Area
Local entries from Cameron Davilla Buckholts and Rockdale include White Orpingtons Silver Lace Wyandotts Buff Rocks Bronze Turkeys and racing homers with winners named across multiple classes. Prizes awarded for hens pullets young pens cocks and term pigeons with marks for first second and third places.
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Wm. Balhorn
Cameron
Pullet
Young
Tom Brown
Davilla
Wyandotts
John MM McDonald
Rt. 2
Buckhous
End
Cocks Crel
Ist
Buff Rocke
A. Hine
Dae Villa
Leo Fuchs
Buckholts
Young Pen Tow
Janie Pickens
Rockdale
Sad
Milam Youth Wins 11 Prizes at Cameron Poultry Show
Leo Fuchs son of County Commissioner Herman A. Fuchs and Mrs. Fuchs of Buckholts won eight blue ribbons and three red ribbons at the Cameron Poultry Show. He earned top honors for Plymouth Rock cockerel pullet hen and pens, and Mammoth Bronze Turkeys with blue ribbons for young tom and hen. Despite drought his flock remains productive and he sells fine Plymouth Rock cockerels. Congressman Luther Johnson sent him bulletins on raising and culling poultry.
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Leo Fuchs
Herman A. Fuchs
Yee High
Plymouth Rock
Luther A. Johnsan
Leo
Cameron
Hetley Beats Smith In Thrilling Club Contest
Hubert M. Hetley won a thrilling convert on the golf links over Oxsheex M. Smith. The match drew wide attention as a forthcoming event with Keen rivalry and anticipation for a return match.
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Hetley
Smith
Hubert M. Hetley
Oxsheex M. Smith
Mr. Hefley
Mr. Smith
Frank Drieska Buried at Marek Cemetery
Frank Drieska was buried at Marek Cemetery Wednesday at 11. He died Tuesday at 12 30. The funeral was conducted by Rev Father Racer at Marek church and the funeral was directed by Green Brothers.
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Frank Drieska
Marek
Father
Racer
Marek Church
Green Brother
Union Thanksgiving Service at First Presbyterian
A Union Thanksgiving service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday November 26 at 10 A M. Rev H G Kenney presides with Hymn No 3 116th Psalm Rev E S Hutcherson leads prayer and Rev R S Marshall reads scripture James 1 12 27 Rev W C Binford. solo Thanks Be To God by Mack L Harvey. address by Rev J P Leve and final prayers by Rev M L Pardo.
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E. S. Hutcherson
R. S. Marshall
James
W. C. Binford
God
Mack L. Harvey
J. P. Leve
M. L. Pardo
H. G. Kenney
Burns Urges Cameron Florist to Build Local Industry
S M Burns proposes Cameron establish a florist business to meet rising demand for flowers and keep money in town. He cites favorable climate and soil, stressing community asset and accessibility for local occasions. The idea gains support among citizens and press.
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S.M. Burns, Sr
Burns
Cameron
Free Offer Parma's Store Attracts Large Crowd
A Saturday event at J. T. Parm s store drew a large attendance for a carving set and tool sharpeners giveaway. Winners included J. B. Birek Steve Slama and Kenneth Shelter. Envelopes ran out requiring an additional award.
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Parma’s
J. T. Parms
Fis Mies Adrell “Whittaker
J. B. Birek
Steve Slama
Kenneth Shelter
Texas A and M Rivalry Draws Cameron Fans
Cameron residents prepare for a large travel exodus to College Station for the Texas A and M showdown. The Friday night omen hints at strong loyalty with both sides ready to cheer as the era’s clash could crown the conference champion.
Episcopal Church Evening Prayer and Sermon Planned
The Episcopal church will hold an Evening Prayer and sermon next Sunday at seven. A morning service will begin at 9 45. The event invites parishioners to attend the gospel message.
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Episcopal Church
Stelock
Gonday Echoel
Dan Gunn Enters Race for Tax Collector Post
Cameron resident Dan Gunn has announced his candidacy for the office of tax assessor and collector in the upcoming February primaries. A longtime former deputy to Sheriff Klaystock, Gunn runs on his business experience and knowledge of public records to promise fair handling of property values and duties of the office.
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Dan Gunn
Cameron
Rive
cAtre
Gunn
Klaytock
Bae
Greet Lumber Company
Kenney Welcomed by Baptist Congregation at Union Services
H G Kenney, minister of the Pewbyterian church, was welcomed by the Baptist congregation on Sunday as services were cancelled at the latter church and attendees joined Prevhy teetunes worship. Kenney, new to Cameron, attracted attention for liberal, broad thinking and clear moral sense. He spoke Tuesday night at the Metabaitiost Brotherhood meeting and came to Texas seeking southern and western climates. his arrival followed commendations from John W Davis, Democratic presidential nominee contender.
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H. G. Kenney
Pewbyterian Aa
Kenny
Cameron
Kenney
Texas
Beesa
John W. Devis
Clarksburg
Mr. Davis
Loyal Woman's Council Meets for Mission Study Lesson
The Loyal Woman's Council gathered with Mrs. Ray Burk on Monday at noon for a Mission study lesson on India. Mrs. Dow-a led the lesson and was assisted by Mesdames Guy Schéewah, Jay Burk, Aubrey Duncan, and AR Guinn, with Mrs. Cecil Plate of Tracy visiting. An appetizing salad pie with hot chocolate was served.
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Loyal Woman’s Council
Ray Burk
Lessomance India
Dow — A
Abdy
Guy Schéewah
Jay Burk
Aubrey Duncam
AR Guinn
Cecil Plate
Tracy
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Burkett and
Road Department
Santa FE Railrord
EA Wallace
A. Wallace
Reed Rogers
Giles L. Arriett
Dei Cameron
Milam
Frank
Drieska
UNION
First Presbyterian Church
H. G. Kenny
S. M. Burns
College Station
Betwen Texas
A. T. Parina
Milam County Abstract Company
Cameron Votors
Iartion
Courma
Ima Cemeron
H G. Kenney
Hugh
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