Armer turns gun on self after neighbor slain on Friday
Two farmers die from gunshot wounds near Pettibone on Friday September 30. Authorities name Paul Pfrredrescher and Joe Hampel as the victims. verdict cites murder and death by own action. The scene details and investigation are summarized, noting a hunting gun and shotgun shell results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armer
Self
Pettibone
Paul Pfrredrescher
Joe Hampel
Hampel
Pfrredrescher
Justice of the Peace
J. M. Ralston
Pfrrdrescher
Milam Theatre Big Month Promises Star-Studded October
The Milam Theatre outlines an outstanding October line up headlined by Greta Garbo in As You Desire Me and a feature slate with Lionel Barrymore Edward G Robinson Dolores Del Rio and Joe McCrea. The program promises Hollywood magic with Garbo Sundays and Mondays and a varied bill including Hold Em Jail Sky Bride and Bird of Paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam Theatre
Stanley Swift
Hollywood
Cameron
Garbo
Greta Garbo
Wheeler and Woolsey
Sky Bride
Richard Arlen
Eric Linden
Lionel Barrymore
Edward G. Robinson
Dolores del Rio
Joe McCrea
Army Officer Flies By Plane Arrest in City
J R Lilliard of the Military Police arrested Raymond Griswold here at 6 p m Saturday after flying from San Antonio. Griswold was linked to a post hold up though no facts were investigated. The arrest involved several officers. Griswold was taken from a bus west of town and denied involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
J. R. Lilliard
Raymond Griswold
Griswold
Lilliard
Cameron
Will Vaughn
Ferguson Cheer Greet Texas Governor Hopefuls Return Home
Texas crowds welcomed Jim and Ma Ferguson on their return from the Lubbock Convention. Mrs. Ferguson as Democratic nominee for Governor drew strong support, and voters favored both, signaling a potential double-governor era for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Ma Ferguson
Austin
Lubbock
Ferguson
Texas
Spirit of Cameron balloon voyage ends near Rockdale
A hydro gen filled green balloon named Spirit of Cameron released at Yee high school ends with a forced landing six miles west of Rockdale after a 15 mile hour and thirty minute flight. Allen Horstmann’s balloon was tracked by Cameron area residents and a letter dated September 10 confirms the flight.
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Rockdale
Allen Horstmann
Yee High School
Cameron
The
Claves
Chas. A. Doss
Mr. Doss
Court injunction bars paying funds from Cameron bank collapse
Banking Commissioner James Shaw is restrained by Cameron District Court from paying 34000 to the county treasury from the defunct Cameron Sta Bank. Judge John Watson granted the injunction on September 22. The order also asks depositors who withdrew funds to return them, naming Buckholts State Bank Burlington State Bank and the Farmers Protective Association among those urged to restore money. Thirteen depositors are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shaw
District Court
Cameron
Cameron Sta. Bank
John Watson
Buckholts State Bank
Burlington State Bank
Caneron State Bank
Farmers Protective Association
Ford V-8 Demonstration Salon In Camer City Park
An open air salon will showcase fourteen new Ford body types including the Ford V-8 in Camer City Park next Tuesday through Saturday October 15. Hefley Stedman Motor Co in cooperation with Ford Motor Co Houston area sponsors. Gasoline tests by Ford Night feature. attendees can test drive the new Fords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Hefley-Stedman Motor Company
Houston
Ford Motor Company
Stedman
SALON
J E Holtzclaw Returns to Office After Illness
J E Holtzclaw veteran peace officer and Precinct 1 constable is back at his office after several weeks of illness. He suffered a light stroke of paralysis but has recovered, though remains weak. Local friends will be glad he has resumed duties.
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Jim Verwuson
Texas
Jim
Strons
Our Town
J. E. Holtzclaw
Precinct No. 1
Mr. Holtzclaw
Final Notice to Subscribers Demands Immediate Payment
The publishers urge readers to settle all subscription accounts immediately. The notice offers options: three years for $2.00 or one year for $1.00, and warns that readers who ignore payment will lose the paper. Many have already paid.
Judge Rules No Jurisdiction in Ferguson Ballot Case
Ma Ferguson's bid for governor suffered a setback in Austin as District Judge W F Roberson ruled the case lacked jurisdiction and dissolved the injunction preventing her name from appearing on the ballot. An appeal was planned, while the ballot printing issue for November worries county officials and printers.
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Milam
Ma Ferguson
W. F. Roberson
Austin
Ferguson
Secretary State
Sterling
Court of Civil Appeals
Jane Y. McCallum
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Armistice Day program staged by Edwin Hardy Post
Edwin Hardy Post No 9 of the American Legion held a regular meeting at the Legion Club rooms on Tuesday night. Ed Hees led the evening’s entertainment with musical numbers performed by Werner McAfee Irene Vogelsang Ruby Nolan May Nolan Monroe Vogelsang Harold Kleypas Reinald Boeselt Joe Boeselt Jim Busker Jim Martin and Clarence Davis. Guests Mrs John McAfee and Mrs T Vogelsang attended. Grady Little organized a large chow feed for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Hardy
American Legion
Legion Club
Ed Hees
Ed Hess
John McAfee
T. Vogelsang
Grady Little
Legionaires
Cameron Lions Club Hosts Program at Doering Hotel
Ten members of the Cameron Lions Club led a meeting at the Doering hotel with W A Spencer and G C Wendt in charge. Rev O C Acrey, president of the Cameron Lions, spoke on Lionism and What It Means, comparing the lion to power and guardianship of noble ideals. A brief comic skit followed, touching on the governor race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Lions Club
Doering Hotel
W. A. Spencer
G. C. Wendt
Rev
O. C. Aerey
Lions Club of
Cameron
Acrey
Lions Clubs
Elec
Tucker Called For Trial On Bank Case Here
J C Tucker is set for trial in District Court here Monday October 10 on indictments returned by the grand jury after the Cameron State Bank failure of December 17 1941. Four cases are slated. defense by Morrison senior Morrison junior Baskin and W A Morrison of Cameron plus Richard Holt. State representation by Jack Lewis Milam County district attorney. The case draws wide attention as Cameron’s first bank failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Tucker
Cameron State Bank
Tuckew
W. A. Morrison Sr
Roy Baskin
W. A. Morrison Jr
Cameron
Richard Holt
McLennan County
Jack Lewis
Milam County
Akers Takes Up Duties as President of Commercial Club
Akers assumed the presidency of the Commercial Club on Monday night after being elected the previous week. He plans to appoint a chairman for the key committee and organize the club for efficient service, seeking cooperation from directors and members. W. M. Cobb was re elected secretary, outlining the club’s past year achievements in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Akers
Commercial Club
W. M. Cobb
Cameron
Farm tour showcases modern soil saving methods in Milam County
Experts from Houston and A and M College Extension Service led a Milam County soil saving tour. George Banzhaf and A C Strickid guided a group including Yee high school class 40 pupils Judge W G Gillis and local officials through Rockdale stops. Caudle's 50 acre terraced orchard with peaches and blackberries highlighted improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
A. & M. College Extension Service
George Banzhaf
A. C. Strickid
Yee High School
W. G. Gillis
W. M. Cobb
Commercial Club
Rockdale
Fifer Caudle
Mr. Caudle
Federa Bank
George District Agricultural Bank
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Hoover
Ross
Shell
Commerce Commission
PEN Air Salon
FORD
the Publishers
Temple
J.C. Tucker
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