Christmas Seal Sale Aids Tuberculosis Fight In Texas
Thanksgiving Day marks the start of a statewide sale of 32 million Christmas Seals to fund tuberculosis relief in Texas. Seals sold by 28 local associations and 80 counties, plus 60 000 letters mailed from Austin, support sanatoria clinics and nurses. The program, begun in 1910, has cut TB deaths by more than half and raised millions annually, with Milam County Parent-Teacher Associations leading local efforts.
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Texas Public Health Association
Texas
Austin
American Red Cross
National Tuberculosis Association
Red Cross
National ‘Berculosis Association
Wfeown
Sam Kims
United States
Milam County
Nine Year November Weather Record Details Rainfall and Cold
The table shows rainfall and temperatures for November from 1921 to 1929. November 1929 had the heaviest rainfall of the period at 6.62 inches by Nov 26. First frost occurred November 4, and the list records yearly rainfall and the lowest temperatures on specific dates across nine years.
Frank Hefley longtime Oklahoma peace officer dies in wreck
Frank Hefley 68 a Cameron Oklahoma native and former Anadarko police chief was killed when his car wrecked on Highway about eight o clock Monday night near Anadarko He had visited Cameron brothers Sam and Hubert Hefley and was en route home to Anadarko His death ends a colorful career in peace keeping in Oklahoma with ties to notable officers Bill Tilghman and Bat Masterson His survivors include his widow daughter and three brothers
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Frank Hefley
Anadarko
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Cameron
Hubert W. Hefley
Mr. Hefley
Sam
Hubert Hefley
Hubert
Sam Hefley
Okhoma
Bill Tilghman
Bat Masterson
Alahoma
Polit
Lexing
Texas
Southwestern
Te Southwest
Hunters Bag Three Buck This Week
E. O. Schiller and W. B. Denson returned this week from the west with three fine buck they bagged in the mountains near Fredericksburg. Cameron hunters have been very successful this year in hunting and none have been more successful than these. Their friends have been generously remembered with venison.
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E. O. Schiller
W. B. Denson
Fredericksburg
Cameron
Free Velvet Tobacco Gifts At Cameron Herald Office
The Cameron Herald offers 42 cans of Velvet Smoking Tobacco in festive wraps to the first 42 visitors who mark misspelled words in 35 merchant ads inside the issue. Entries must be brought to the Herald office Friday November 29. Office closes Thursday for Thanksgiving.
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Cameron Herald
The
Cameron
Office of the Herald
Ligget & Meyers Tobacco Company
the Herald
Presbyterians to Call Congregational Meeting in Cameron
A central Texas Presbyterian Commission will visit Cameron within weeks to call a congregational meeting to elect a new Board of Elders and then issue a call for a pastor. Dr. W S Red of Austin, chairman, preached here and outlined the process after Rev H G Kenney’s suspension.
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Central Texas
Kenney
Dr. Red
Dr. McMurray
Red
Thessalonians
Lions To Run Cameron Christmas Lighting Efforts
Cameron Lions Club plans Christmas lights with Commercial Club funding the current bill and Lions supplying equipment. A finance committee of O. M. Smith J. D. Basti and F. E. Jackson was named. Signs by Mr. Dyce will be placed at key highway intersections guiding to Cameron. F. J. Beckerman spoke on fellowship after readings.
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Cameron
Lions Club
T Lions
Martin
M. Smith
J. D. Basti
F. E. Jackson
Dy¢a
F. J. Beckerman
Milam County Cotton Ginned (1929) Compared to 1928
Census data from Special Agent Grover H. Albert shows Milam County ginned 37,281 bales of cotton from the 1929 crop before November 14, versus 62,466 bales ginned by November 14, 1928, indicating a drop in processing.
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Milam County
Grover H. Albert
Venison Dinner Held by Cameron Commercial Club
Officers and directors of the Cameron Commercial Club enjoyed their annual venison dinner at the Newport Cafe with venison donated by F. S. Lesovsky who travels to the mountains for deer. The meal followed a district court meeting while guests from the Business and Professional Women's Club were served earlier.
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Cameron Commercial Club
Newport
F. S. Lesovsky
Lesovsky
District Court Room
Cameron
Lesovsk
Brenham Defeats Yoo Team and Sets Caldwell Rematch
The Yoomen lost to Brenham 6 to 0 last Friday in a hard fought game. Local hopes for a district title were dashed, forcing a rematch with Caldwell. The championship will be held in Cameron on the high school field with details to follow elsewhere in the edition.
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Yoomen
Brenham
Yeo Men
Caldwell
Cameron
Cheeves Brothers Pre Christmas Sale Ad
Cameron shoppers eye a large Cheeves Brothers advertisement announcing the annual pre Christmas sale. The store promises quality merchandise at lower prices, with practical gifts and special value events through the month, aimed at drawing Christmas buyers.
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The
Herald
Cheeves Brothers of
Cameron
Dedication of St. Michael Church at Burlington
St. Michael's new church in Islington was dedicated Tuesday morning with 10 o'clock services. Rt. Rev. C. E. Byrne Bishop of Galveston delivered the address to the parish and visiting clergy. The corner stone was laid July 7 this year and construction has progressed rapidly. The Spanish style edifice stands on the site of the old church and will serve communicants during Christmas. Rev. Moriarty and parish members are congratulated on completion.
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St. Michael’s New Church
Islington
C. E. Byrne
Galveston
Bishop Byrne
J. T. Moriarty
Moriarty
Thanksgiving Grid Sets Texas U vs A J College Clash
Fans plan to attend the annual Thanksgiving Day game between Texas University and A J College at College Station on Thursday. Some will skip the holiday event and travel to Dallas for the S M U versus T C U showdown that could decide the conference title. The Horned Frogs remain undefeated with no ties, while S M U also seeks to improve its standing as the key conference decider unfolds.
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Texas University
Herald Out Early This Week Account Thanksgiving Day
The Herald is issued one day early this week due to Thanksgiving. The force will have a day off tomorrow and the office will be closed. Cameron business buildings will close Thursday and reopen Friday morning. Many Cameron residents will attend the Texas A and M versus Texas University game at College Station, the annual gridiron classic.
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Herald
Force
Cameron
Texas A. & M
Texas University
College Station
Notice to War Veterans and Relatives to File Bonus App
On January 1 next the time will expire for World War veterans or relatives to file for adjusted service certificates. Congress passed the 1924 bonus law. hundreds of thousands have not applied. If a veteran dies without filing, a widow, children, or dependent parent may apply. Write for blank applications to Luther A. Joinson in the House Office Building, Washington, D.C.
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Congress
United States
Cameron Yeomen to meet Caldwell in district championship tilting
The Cameron Yeomen must beat Caldwell Friday November 29 at 2 30 p m on the Yoemen field to claim the district title after a Brenham loss and a tied standing with Caldwell. Coach Perkins announces new plays as fan interest rises for the decisive clash.
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Caldwell
Brenham High School
Cameron Yeomen
Cameron
Perkins
The
Yoemen
Hornets
Yeomen
Brenham
Coldwell
Cameron Furniture Co. Sale Opens with Bargains for Shoppers
Cameron Furniture Company announced a fall sale to open last Saturday, drawing many shoppers to the store. The sale runs through the Christmas holidays with greatly reduced furniture prices and strong customer response despite poor weather. Advertising manager James L. Coleman credited the campaign for the good business and benefits realized.
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Cameron Furniture Company
James L. Coleman
Dances At Skeezix With Jamie Clark Orchestra
Thursday night Jamie Clark and his orchestra will play at Skeezix. Friday features a Thanksgiving dance with Steve Gardner and his Hokum Kings providing music. Gardner is a popular act and expected to draw a big crowd.
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Jamie Clark
Steve Gardner
Hokum Kings
Steve
Dan Gunn Resigns as Grant Lumber Manager in Cameron
Dan Gunn resigns as manager of the Grant Lumber Company yard in Cameron after two years. F R Dunlap returns from prior tenure to take over as manager, and Gunn thanks customers and friends for their support during his leadership.
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Dan Gunn
Grant Lumber Company
Cameron
F. R. Dunlap
Gunn
the Herald
McGehee Families Visit Relatives This Week
Mr and Mrs Fred D McGehee of Pharr and Mr and Mrs George Mc Gehee of Cotula spent the first of the week with their parents Mr and Mrs George H McGiee in a family gathering reflecting northern Texas ties.
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Fred D. McGehee
Pharr
George McGehee
Cotula
George H. McGiee
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Health Greetings
Brie
Auto Wreck
Presbyterians
Congregational
City of Cameron
Cotton Report
F. S .Lesovsky
Yoo
Cheeves Brothers
ST. Michael
Burlington
College
Luther A. Joinson
Wasaington, L. C
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