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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1934
Page
1
Bartlett plays Yoemen tonight at 8 at Yoemen Field to stay sharp for Friday's bi-district showdown with Smithville. A prior game versus Rockdale was canceled after Yoemen clinched the conference title. Bartlett comes highly regarded.
Mrs. Julia Colley 79 a pioneer of Texas and Fayette County native died at the home of her daughter Mrs Dan Cass in Cause Monday night November 19 1934 at 930 pm. Born November 8 1855 she moved to Milam County then Gause with her parents William and Virginia Murray. The old Murray home at Gause is a regional landmark and she had been a Baptist Church member for 50 years.
Cameron stores will be closed Thanksgiving day as has been the custom for many years. The Chorohex will claim the citizenship in the morning hours with appropriate programs arranged. Later in the day many planned to see the Texas A and M game at Austin the annual classic. Other attractions will take some from the city while more planned to remain at home for the pleasures the city here affords with a respite for the day from business and cares.
Fans are disappointed as the Yoemen cancel the planned game with the Rockdale Tigers on Wednesday night. Coach Wood instead schedules a game against Bartlett at Yoemenfeld starting at 8 that evening.
Three former World War veterans and Legion members faced forgery charges in federal court in Waco. L Van Perkins Frank Walzel and J C Tucker of Cameron are alleged to have endorsed and cashed veterans checks without authorization. Three witnesses testified that they did not authorize or receive the funds. Richard Holt is appointed to a post in the Attorney General’s office to defend.
Local merchants showcase Christmas goods as Cameron residents plan early shopping. Officials urge Milam County residents to mail packages promptly, wrap fragile items securely, and prepay postage to avoid the holiday rush. Special delivery and insurance are advised for valuable parcels.
Yeomen football under the B squad colors defeated Rogers 20 to 7 Friday afternoon. backs Turner Peck and Joe McLane led a strong offensive showing while Coach Wood praised the prospects for 1935.
Hollywood excitement centers on Grace Moore in Columbia Pictures romance One Night of Love at the Cameron Theatre December 4 and 5. Stars Mary Pickford Maurice Chevalier Ruth Chatterton Norma Shearer Herbert Marshall and Gloria Swanson lauded Moore after a private Hollywood preview.
Distribution of about 2000 second payment cotton checks began at the County Agent's office. Milam County has received around 400000 in first and second payments and will gain another roughly 150000 as parity. By year end 1934 the county will have paid approximately 650000 to cotton corn hog and cattle raisers from agricultural adjustment funds.
As presses roll, 5 S A Cottle reports Cameron to host Smithville on Cameron Athletic field Friday night December 7. Full game details to follow in next week’s edition.
Geo Banzhaf county agent corrects the date for J W Gorham's address to Cameron. Gorham will speak to cotton farmers at the courthouse at 1 20 p m Friday November 30, instead of November 28 as previously published.
The Milam County ginning report shows 38 104 bales counted for the 1934 crop prior to November 14, 1934, compared with 47 428 bales ginned by November 14, 1983. Ray O'Neill, Special Agent.
Cameron Yoemen coached by L. C. Wood win the Texas Class B District 25 title in a tight race finishing with one loss and two ties. They boast a stingy defense allowing only four touchdowns and prepare for a Bi-District game against Smithville in Cameron on December 7 with potential regional match vs Mason.
Geo A Thomas & Sons reminds readers of their extended gift line for Christmas shoppers. The Cameron store showcases elaborate displays and a rich selection of lasting gifts from Geo A Thomas Drug stores, promising rare offerings unseen in Cameron.
Public notice announces early Herald edition because of Thanksgiving. notices omitted and all necessary publications will follow. Episcopal Church schedules Sunday December 2 Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7 p m.
Mr and Mrs T S Henderson mark fifty years of marriage in Mi am county with a reception at their home from 6 to 10 Monday evening December 10. They thank Heavenly Father and friends for blessings and invite Milam county friends to join in the celebration.
Milam County announces a Christmas celebration in downtown Cameron on Wednesday December 11 at 4 PM with Santa on a silver and gold float. Schools close for the event and traffic safety measures are promised to protect children as they meet Santa and receive candy.
Cameron Yeo men, after clinching Class B6 District No 2, prepare for a Bi-District title game against Smithville on Friday night December 7 in Cameron. If victorious, a regional contest vs Mason may follow. Local fans also eye a Wednesday matchup with Bartlett and possible post season tweaks after the Rockdale game cancellation.
In Walla Walla Washington an unusual warm spell has triggered a second crop on apple and crabapple trees while cherry trees bloom and April iris flower again. The weather up to early spring has confused seasonal bloom timing.
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