Secretary Cobb Reports Milam Club Activities and Road Wins
Secretary Cobb presents annual club report detailing the Canned and Cured Meat Show of April 10–11 with A and M Extension lectures. The group raised funds for 220 Reconstruction Finance loans totaling about 20 000 benefiting 200 farmers, now largely repaid. They secured $52 000 for Highway 44 in Milam County and won designation of U S Highway 77 through the area, funding and advocacy led by the club and local officials.
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Milam County
A. & M. College Extension Service
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Farmers Seed Loans
Milam County Club Advances Malaria Control and Bridge Plans
The Milam County Club adopted a five point malaria program with three homes screened for demonstration. It promoted Cameron made bread but opposition closed one bakery. A new bridge beyond Maysfield on Highway 69 is under construction. The club sought 5000 pounds for Elm Creek to Burlington right of way on highways 44 and U S 77 but failed due to lack of funds.
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Minerva
Club
Elm Creek
Milam County
Othr
Cameron
Maysfield
Highway 69
Burlington
U. S. 77
What’s the Use to Sit and Cry
Poem urging readers to stop moping and help others. Encourages drying tears and spreading sunshine to lift spirits. Mentions the club’s ongoing effort to improve and provide for a necessary improvement under the guidance of W. M. Cobb, secretary.
Presbyterian Auxiliary Brief Meeting and Bible Study
A short business session led by Mrs. James Watson at the church followed a Bible study from Hebrews. The group discussed Home Missions as next Monday's theme and planned circle meetings for the following Monday afternoon.
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James Watson
Thorndale Beats Cameron K C 18 to 8 in Sunday Game
Thorndale defeated Cameron K C 18 to 8 in a Sunday game improving their record. Thorndale led early and kept control with strong defense and successful scoring drives. Cameron K C struggled to match the pace and could not close the margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron K. C
Thorndale
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