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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1932
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates for Milam County: one year at 177.50, six months at 75, and three months at a reduced rate. It designates Jefferson B. White as agent and manager for the service. The text references postage zones and general rate differences.
The Houston Press launches a three month series by Marcellus E Fosxte recounting Jim Ferguson’s rise from miner and waiter to banker and candidate. It covers his aims to spend 30000 to become Texas governor, impeachments, later races, presidential bids, and his role among Texas political giants Hogg Bailey and Ferguson.
Milam County Legionaires committee outlines charity efforts with 500 cans donated to United Charities. Edwin Hardy Post to sponsor a Methodist church play during November week. Alvin Owsley to speak at Nov 11 dinner. Major E H Roach to headline. Membership drive split into two divisions. L Van Perkins leads, Joe Richter commands. losers to fund February feed.
Pearlie and Corimine Hyder, charged in the August killing of Ed Morton in Cameron, are adjudged delinquent juveniles. Sentence withheld, paroled to their uncle in Williamson County. Morton attacked the girls after which they killed him. they testified Morton's actions led to the killing. Mrs. J C Mayfield is slowly recovering.
Franklin blanked Cameron 38 to 0 in Frank lin last Friday. Marek Manning Slocomb and Moore scored for Franklin while Knipp and Worchester added extra points after Cam eron touchdowns. Final notes mention Navasota hosting the Yeomen Friday night.
Next Sunday Rev W W Connerly will preach in the morning and Rev E L Ingram from Marlin will preach in the evening. The fourth quarterly conference follows the service. All members urged to attend. Sunday school Rally Day and Epworth Leagues meet at 6 45 with programs for teachers officers and members. Visitors welcome.
Petition filed on behalf of depositors cites $33,759.20 still on deposit after Cameron State Bank failed on December 17 with largest depositor holding $23,614. Four attorneys—S. G. Krueger of Bellville, J. K. Freeman, B. P. Matecha, M. G. Cox of Cameron—sign the petition. They seek a county share of the $34,000 not covered by bond, arguing Commissioners Court negligence left funds unprotected and that dividends should reflect a share of the shortfall. If a 40 to 50 percent dividend were paid, the county could gain about $128,500 versus its $108,500 on deposit. The dispute centers on whether the county should receive a dividend on the full amount.
The banking commissioner agreed to a written arrangement and it was recorded in the court minutes, but the commissioner has not handed over the funds.
The Lions club conducted a mock court session on alleged illegal voting in Bell county. Attendees included Cameron guests led by secretary George Gott and a list of local residents and officers.
A salon announces a display where models can be examined at leisure with convenient access. A cutaway chassis of special interest will be shown, highlighting design features and curious engineering.
Visitors can inspect an away chassis on display and learn Ford construction with working parts. Talking pictures and exhibits illustrate new features while the Hefley Stedman Motor Company offers courteous service and home or office tours by calling 411.
Homer Peel is drafted by the New York Giants from the Texas League and will report to the National League club for spring training. He has spent years with the Houston Cl ub in the Texas League and played for the Bostorm club, the St Louis Cardinals, and in the Eastern League. Peel began basepath work in Cameron under trainer William Rogers and was among the top Texas batters this year, nearly leading the league.
Dawsonville resident Mr. Higgins reports relief from sour stomach gas and bilious spells after using Thedford's Black-Draught. He keeps it on hand and notes it prevents headaches and keeps the system in order. Now offered as a syrup for children.
Slain Pfrrdrescher lay near his barn with a bullet hole in the head, reportedly from a .38 pistol. About a year earlier officers had responded to a reported suicide attempt at the Pfrrdrescher farm. Funeral services were held for Paul Pfrrdescher at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cameron, with Rev. N. D. Timmerman. He is survived by two children and other relatives. Funeral services for Joe Hampel were held at St. Monica's in Cameron, Rev. Geo. Apel officiating, with interment in the Catholic cemetery. He is survived by his widow and children.
A big month awaits Cameron cinema with Sunday and Monday showings on October 16 and 17 featuring Bird of Paradise, plus October 9 and 81 premieres of Life Begins with Eric Linden. Barrymore and Linden follow Garbo next week as Cameron highlights major releases.
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