Standard Time and its Enduring Impact on Memory and Society
The piece traces the adoption of Standard Time in 1883, contrasting it with earlier sun and local times and DST debates. It notes time zonesEastern Central Mountain Pacificand the 1883 congressional approval following a St. Louis convention. It reflects on memory, education, and cultural shifts from memorized facts to self expression.
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United States
Canada
William Fredrick Allen
Congress
St. Louis
Dr O Elbra Monroe Funeral in Cameron
Dr D Elbra Monroe 51 renowned Milam County physician died 2 55 p m Monday November 25 1935 at Cameron Hospital after two weeks illness from a blood infection due to a neck carbuncle. Born in Milam County he returned from San Antonio hospital last week and died after blood transfusion aided by his brother Frank Monroe. Funeral services Tuesday at 3 p m with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. He was a Mason and an American Legion member who served in France. Survived by his father Dr D Monroe and a brother.
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D. Elbra Monroe
Milam County
Cameron Hospital
San Antonio
Cameron
Frank Monroe
Graves
Houston
Oak Hill Cemetery
J. Coy Williams
Methodist Church
O. C. Acrey
Presbyterian Church
Monroe
American Legion
France
D. Monroe
Cameron High School Gymnasium Contract Awarded
The Cameron city council awarded the gymnasium contract to C. C. Ramsey of Waco for a 40000 to 53000 project. The modern facility will include a basketball court and support new school facilities. A bond election will be needed to match PWA funds, per city officials.
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C. C. Ramsey
Waco
Cameron
Ramsey
Dan Tyson
Texas
W. A. Morrison
PWA
Workers Conference Rockdale December 2 Theme Missions in Our Churches
A Rockdale workers conference on December 2 features a program centered on missions in churches. The day includes song service by Herman Schulze of Burlington, devotional by W. J. Rickels, Burlington, and a budget-minded session by Carroll Gillis of Milano. Additional talks cover WMU emphasis and Lottie Moon life glimpses by Miss Gussie Rowlett, with music by Mrs. R. N. Duckworth and a missionary address by R. L. Brown of College Station.
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Missions In Our Churches
Herman Schulze
Burlington
W. J. Rickels
Burling
Carroll Gillis
Milano
WMU
Mel
J. K. Simmons
Thorndale
Lottie Moon
Gussie Rowlett
Cameron
R. N. Duckworth
R. L. Brown
College Station
No Charges Filed in Fatal Accident Near Lamkin Store
No charges were filed against Harry Rogers after a truck driven by him killed Ella Cooks and injured three others on the highway east of the city. Rogers, who was hurt, was released the same night. Reports conflict on the crash and no DWI charge has been filed yet. Rogers had prior legal trouble including a 1934 murder case with a suspended five year sentence.
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Harry Rogers
Ella Cooks
Rogers
Lamkin
Dan Gunn
J. L. Denson
Garnet Beardon
Milam County
All American Douglas Locke Earns National Recognition
St Mary's University of San Antonio fullback Douglas Locke, weight 150 pounds, gains national attention for speed drive and pass-snatching. Elmer Layden, impressed by his Washington performance against Catholic University, names Locke All American. Locke hails from Crossett Arkansas.
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Douglas Locke
St. Mary’s University of San Antonio
Elmer Layden
Washington
Catholic University
Crossett
Arkansas
Bond election for Yee High vocational building approved
City Council orders a bond election for 36 000 dollars for a school building at Yee High School with 20 000 dollars from federal funds. Building size is 100 by 150 feet and valued highly for the city’s needs. Santa Claus to visit Cameron on December 6 for the parade, per a radio message to Secretary Paden. Yeomen Year Books to be distributed over the weekend to aid school athletic treasury. Committee work slowed by delays.
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Yee High School
Ada Henderson
Paden
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Cameron
Old Saint Nick
Athletic Council
Council
Minerva Roadway 3 Under Construction Near Cameron
Construction will begin on 5.8 miles of road from Minerva to connect with Highway 36 south of Cameron. Russ Mitchell Inc of Houston holds the contract. cost exceeds $111,000. T. B. Hargrove oversees work with offices in the Lawrence building. A concrete bridge will cross Sandy Creek. The road traverses Rice Schoolhouse area and avoids Little River bottom, shortening travel to Minerva by three miles. Mrs. Clifton Jenness hosted the Friday Bridge Club.
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Minerva
Cameron
Russ Mitchell, Inc
Houston
W. E. Merritt
T. B. Hargrove
Hargrove
Lawrence
Mowdy Tailoring
Sandy Creek
Rice School House
Will Day Farm
Milam County Votes for Repeal Election on December 5
An election to decide whether Milam County 18 year old prohibition law will stay in force or be repealed was set for December 5 after a petition met the required signatories and approval by Judge Jeff T. Kemp following a Commissions Court meeting. If repeal passes Cameron would be wet and some southern precincts may stay dry. the county voted dry prior to 1917 and earlier voted for repeal on August 24 of this year.
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Will Rogers Memorial Foundation
Stanley H. Swift
Cameron Theatre
Milam County
New York State
Rogers Memorial
Jeff T. Kemp
Commissions Court
Cameron
Belton to Meet Lockhart for Bi District Title
Belton advances to bi district final against Lockhart after Caldwell game on December 6 in Lockhart. Yoakum ruled ineligible, Lockhart won toss and hosts the next game. Belton claims B District 31 championship.
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Belton
Lockhart
Caldwell
Yoakum
Beligiblie
Notable Cameron Citizen Honored by South’s Heritage
The account celebrates a prominent Cameron resident, hailed as Milam County’s finest son, whose life embodies southern gentlemanly achievement. It traces his education at the University of Texas and Johns Hopkins, his devotion to medicine, and his father’s support for extended study and service to others.
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Caperon
Milam Gounty
Booth
Salvation Army
Western Union Telegraph Company
Civilization
Cameron
University of Texas
Johns Tiepking Medical School
Baltimore
America
Osler
Barker
Filra
Book Review on Aldrich Novel at Methodist Church
Mrs J Coy Williams will review Spring Comes On Forever by Bess Streeter Aldrich at the Methodist church on December 2 at 745 PM and December 3 at 345 PM under the Young People's Department. The event includes musical numbers and pantomimed romances across generations to dramatize the story set from 1866 to the present day.
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Bess Streeter Aldrich
Thanksgiving Day Herald Delivers No Mail This Week
The Herald notes mail service is suspended on Thanksgiving Day with no delivery this week. It reminds readers of the holiday shutdown and asks them to plan accordingly for postal needs.
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the Herald
Litzmans Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary in Burlington
Mr and Mrs Louis Litzman mark 50 years of marriage with a November 26th Golden Anniversary in Burlington. The quiet family celebration at the Litzman hotel honors their life together in the community.
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Louis Litzman
Louis Littyman
Burlington
Litzman
Benardo
Colorado County
Mr. Litzman
Columbus
Josephine Maas
Mecklinburg
Germany
States
Charles
Henry Litzman
John
Fred Litzman
Waco
Ed Stuessel
Robinsonville
McLennan County
Tillie Hickey
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Tae
Pire
Naval Observatory
John Smith
O.elbra Monroe
E. A. Perrin
Rockdale
Athletic. Council
Clifton Jenness
DR. Monroe
Onsheer Smith
New York
Ellora
Elbra
Tom White
Rosebud
Taylor
Thrall Miatansie
Granger
Georgetown
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