National Recovery Act Protects Forests and Resources
The article highlights the National Recovery Act and code provisions shaping private forest practice, timber conservation, and soil erosion work. It notes 300,000 youths in forest camps, Civilian Conservation Corps efforts, and protections for coal and oil industries to halt waste and rebuild national wealth and faith in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Grady
Watterson
United States
Wallace
Civilian Conservation Corps
Dr. E. L. Laurence Buried in Thorndale
Funeral services for Dr. E L Laurence prominent Thorndale physician were held Saturday at the Thorndale Christian church with Rev R E Roberts officiating. Burial was in the city cemetery. He came to Thorndale in 1905 and died after ptomaine poisoning at a Taylor sanitarium. Surviving are his wife a daughter Eloise and two sons Reid and Tolbert. He was a member of the Thorndale Christian church and the Masonic lodge.
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Thorndale
E. L. Laurence
R. E. Roberts
Laurence
Taylor
Eloise
Reid
Dunstervile
Tolbert
Barrett joins Central Texas Pioneer Booster Club
John W. Barrett of Yarrellton attends Temple gathering that forms the Central Texas Pioneer Booster Club. About 400 Central Texas residents of 50 years or more were invited. Dr. I. B. Ellis was elected president with Mollie Sherrill as vice president and Lee Knight as secretary. Barrett, born in Alabama, lives near Yarrellton and formerly farmed.
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John W. Barrett
Yarrellton
Pioneer Club
Temple
Central Texas
Alabama
Texas
B. C. Barrett
Milam County Ginned Cotton Totals by 1935 Compared to 1932
Cotton report shows 33 348 bales ginned in Milam county from the 1933 crop up to September 16 1935, including half bales counted as round. This compares with 15 883 bales ginned by September 16 1932. Ray T. O Neill special agent.
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Milam
Ray T. O'Neill
Catholics To Celebrate Golden Anniversary Here
A National Reemployment Service office opens in Cameron with J. P. Love supervising the local work. Thad Bailey named assistant to oversee details of the employment service under the Reconstruction program and relief efforts. J. B. White chairs the local committee with members Giles L. Arriett D. C. Nolte Chas Saller and J. M. Weed.
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National Reemployment Service
Cameron
Cameron State Bank
J. P. Love
Thad Bailey
Love
C. P. Rogers
Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commission
National Recovery Program
St Monica’s Parish Celebrates 50 Years With Pontifical Mass Parade
St Monica’s Catholic Church marks its fiftieth anniversary with a Pontifical High Mass at 9:30 a.m. officiated by Bishop Christopher W. Byrne, a 11 a.m. Parade of Progress, noon dinner, 1:30 p.m. speeches by Bishop Byrne and Rep. C. H. Cross, and an afternoon of carnival entertainment and a 6 p.m. supper followed by a Knights of Columbus Hall dance.
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Pontifical High Mass
Parade of Progress
Yoemen Open Season With 39–7 Win Over Giddings
The Yoemen opened the 1933 season by dedicating the new Athletic Field with a 39 to 7 victory over Giddings High School. The homestanding team scored early and kept the touchdown parade going while in the game. Giddings added a third quarter score after the Yoemen reserves entered. The Yoemen next play in Navasota then host Hearne Taylor and Caldwell in upcoming games.
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Yoemen
Giddings High School
Giddings
Navasota
Hearne
Taylor and Caldwell
Georgia Chain Gang Exhibit Opens Next Week
Crawford Francis Shows present an exposé titled Georgia Chain Gang showing brutal punishments for petty offenses like vagrancy and riding freight trains. Performed by veterans who endured the system, it features the sweat box and other prison camp devices explained by a lecturer.
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Crawford Francis
Martin Talbert
Munich
N. D
Cameron church names Senior B. Y. P. U. officers
The First Baptist church Senior B. Y. P. U. elected officers for the year led by Ida Byrd Mayfield as president. Althea Dickens is first vice president with Curtis Lowe as second vice president and Viola Sustek and Berenice McLerran as group captains. Regina Moseley is secretary, Florence Hobson treasurer, Maurine Leonard chorister, Jewel Hickman assistant chorister, Wenonah Slaughter pianist, and Myra Lee Fanning Bible readers leader.
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First Baptist Church
Ida Byrd Mayfield
Althea Dickens
Curtis Lowe
Oliver Newton Viola Sustek
Berenice McLerran
Regina Moseley
Florence Hobson
Maurine Leonard
Jewel Hickman
Wenonah Slaughter
Myra Lee Fanning
Yeomen to clash with Hearne on October 13
Cameron fans can see the Yeomen face Hearne at 8 p.m. Friday in the new You High Athletic Field. The night game is expected to draw a season high crowd. Last year Hearne tied 6 6 with Yeomen, and both teams contend for District 20 championship.
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Cameron
Yoomen
Hearne
You High
Yeomen
Schuhmacher Company Named Blue Ribbon Agency
A Herald correction states Blue Ribbon Beer is distributed by Schuhmacher Company, not MeLane Company which handles XXX Pearl Beer. The error misattributed Blue Ribbon to MeLane, which distributes XXX Pearl Beer.
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the Herald
Blue Ribbon Beer
Blue Ribbon
MeLane Company
Schuhmacher Company
Herald Editors Speak To School Reporters In Cameron
Home Demonstration Agent conducts Club Reporters school in Cameron on September 30 focusing on accuracy in reporting and helping reporters from various clubs. J B White editor of the Cameron Herald urged cooperation in news publication with attendees including Mrs Zelisko Corinth Club and several other club reporters and guests.
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Herald
H. D
Cameron
J. B. White
Cameron Herald
White
R A. Zelisko
Corinth Club
Bryant Station Club
E. L. Hinson
Buckholts
Episcopal Service Set For Sunday Evening at 7 30
The Episcopal Church announces a service next Sunday at 7 30 PM. The event invites parishioners to gather for worship in the evening session.
Catholic Celebration Marks Fifty Years in Cameron Parish
St Monica’s Parish celebrates five decades since its first service held at the Meyers home near the Weems Gin. The event features a Pontifical High Mass by Bishop Christopher E. Byrne, a downtown parade, public speeches by the bishop and Congressman O H Cross, and an evening dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall with meals served in both table and cafeteria styles.
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St. Monica’s Catholic Church
Christopher W. Byrne
Diocese of
Galveston
George Apel
St. Monica’s Parish
Bishop Byrne
C. H. Cross
Waco
Knights of Columbus
David
Cameron
David and
Mary Meyers
Weems Gin
Bishop's Cathedral
St. Monica’s
Mrs. Kittie B. Mayes Buried at Maysheld
Mrs. Kittie B. Mayes died at her home in Maysfield on September 28 1938 after a months illness. A devout Presbyterian pianist and Sunday School teacher she was born January 14 1870 in Nettleton Mississippi and moved to Cameron then Maysfield with her parents Rev J K P Newton. Her life blessed the community and she was beloved by many.
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Kittie B. Mayes
Maysfield
Christian
Mayes
Relief Employment In City Held Up By Council Hesitation
Cameron merchants lose access to work relief funds as City Council hesitates on signing the application. About $40,000 could be available for local relief projects under the National Recovery Act with one third cash and two thirds in groceries. County Commissioners aim to use funds fully while unemployment rises as residents register daily.
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Cameron
United States
Cameron Yoemen Open Season With Victory
The Cameron Yoemen beat Grindings 39 to 7 in the season opener on the new electrically lighted field. It was the first night game ever played in Cameron and both teams showed good form in the opener.
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Yoemen
Grindings
Cameron
Legion Brings Shows for Week of October 9
At a Post No 9 meeting arrangements were made for a week long engagement by the Francis Shows. The act will bring rides circus acts and a complete organization. The location will be announced in a subsequent issue. Officials call it the biggest event of their summer activities.
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Post No. 9
American Legion
Francis
Shene
Legion
J. Crawford Francis
Pennington County
Thief River Falls
Minnesota
The
Pearl Beer Returns to Milam County
Old friends greet Pearl Beer as it returns to Milam County with wider distribution by the McLane Company. The Texas brew, popular and familiar, is welcomed by readers and new customers as it expands reach locally.
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Milam County
McLane Company
Texas
Two Years Given In Theft of Dogs
J. D. Smith was sentenced in district court to two years in the penitentiary for conversion by bailee in the theft of three hunting dogs worth about 3125 owned by Penn Wolf district clerk. He received a two month jail credit. Also mentioned: Miss Laurita Evans and Sonny Pierce spent Sunday in Waco with Miss Kathryn Pierce, a Baylor University student and Sonny’s sister.
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J. D. Smith
Penn Wolf
Laurita Evans
Sonny Pierce
Waco
Kathryn Pierce
Baylor University
Miss Pierce
Sonny
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DR. EL. Laurence
Central
Tex
Cotton Report
George Purl
Texas State Senate
Austin
Georgia Chain Gang
Bailey
C. B. Bevill
Tom Manion
Harvey Bailey
Dallas
Manion
Bevill
Criminal Courts
Episcopal Church
Guadalupe River
Gonzales
Burt
Sam Johnson
FE. N
Herbert Stockton
St. Monica's Parish
Christopher E. Byrne
O. H. Cross
Maysheld
Cameron Yoemen
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