Cameron Commercial Club Sets Fiscal Committees
The Cameron Commercial Club voted Tuesday to back Mayor U S Hearrell on the proposed street paving plan and referred the matter to the improvement committee. It elected fiscal term committees and reappointed Secretary T N Herring. Meeting time shifts to 7 30 p m and the constitution will move meeting dates from Tuesday to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Commercial Club
U. S. Hearrell
T. N. Herring
T. F. Hardy
A. N. Green
O. M. Smith
H. C. Keith
C. A. Sprott
S. P. Cros
Tom Denson
R. H. McIntosh
John Mangum
Giles L. Arriett
Geo. T. Graves
J. D. Dobbins
J. W. Coleman
J. B. White
W. G. Gillis
B. P. Atkinson
Jim Watson
Monta Thomas
C. W. Lawrence
F. S. Lesovsky
Judd Davis
Wm. R. Rogers
M. V. Tyson
Jeff T. Kemp
T. S. Henn
Will T. Yates
Construction begins on Hefley theater in Cameron
Work has started on the new theater to be built by Sam Hefley in the W T Hefley building beside the Palace of Sweets. The interior will be remodeled with upper and lower floors and a modern lobby. Hefley operates the Wonderland Theater and will soon add a third local picture show as construction speeds ahead.
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Sam Hefley
W. T. Hefley
Palace of Sweets
Mr. Hefley
Wonderland Theater
Better Schools Speaker in Cameron October 12th
County Superintendent Jim F. Chadwick announces that Mr. 8. M. Marrs II will speak in Cameron. Marrs represents the Better Schools Campaign under Texas Board of Health direction. Address set for 3 p.m. in a district courtroom. public and school patrons urged to attend.
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Jim F. Chadwick
M. N. Marrs II
Cameron
Marrs
Better Schools
Texas
Board of Health
Birthday Party for Little Miss Annette Ryan
Annette Ryan celebrated her seventh birthday at home this week with a private party. She received many gifts and best wishes for more birthdays. A light dessert course was served and Jennie Wren Houston assisted in serving.
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Annette Ryan
Ryan
Jennie Wren Houston
Local Post Office in Cameron Gets New Postmaster
Lloyd Mitchell a Cameron businessman and World War I veteran has begun duties as postmaster in Cameron succeeding Jeff T. Kemp. Mitchell, 32, a native of Milam County, served as a captain in the 357th Infantry, 90th Division, and later worked with the Requisition and Claims Service in France. He will maintain his business interests but not oversee daily management.
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Lloyd Mitchell
Cameron
Mitchell
Jeff T. Kemp
Europe
Collins & Mitchell, Clothers
Milam County
357Th Infantry
Leon Springs
Texas and Oklahoma
France
United States
America
Texas
Open October 14 at Cameron's New Photo Play House
The Auditorium Theater in Cameron will open October 14 under manager Thompson after delays. The first program features Georges Carpentier, French heavyweight boxing champion, in a new screen triumph. Construction is nearly finished and details will be completed by midweek.
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Cameron
Thompson
Georges Carpentier
Carpentier
Acrid
Drugist F. E. Jackson Returns From Texas Convention
F E Jackson of Pace Marshall Drug Company returned from the Pharmaceutical Association of Texas convention in Dallas. The meeting was noted as one of the most notable in the association’s history. Jackson completed special work and examinations and is now a registered druggist. He actively supports the association and attends conventions.
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F. E. Jackson
Pace-Marshall ‘Drug Company
Pharmaceutical Association of Texas
Dallas
Jackson
Cameron Proclaims Fire Prevention Day in 1920
Mayor U.S. Hearrell proclaims October 9 1920 as Fire Prevention Day urging citizens to inspect flues and chimneys clear trash and fire breeding sites and handle gasoline safely The notice calls schools clubs and Boy Scouts to promote fire drills and prevention activities on and before the day. Local officials endorse a campaign to reduce fire losses and protect lives.
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Texas
Hearrell
Cameron
City of
Boy Scouts
Jeff W Kemp Leaves Post Office to Enter Insurance
Jeff W Kemp former Milam County postmaster has launched an insurance business after closing a local territory contract. Mitchell ex-service man and Cameron business man secured appointment as permanent postmaster and now heads the local office. Kemp, longtime Milam County leader and former county clerk, received a gold fountain pen from his former employer as a token of esteem.
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Jeff W. Kemp
Jin Cameron
5 Mitchell
Cameron
Kemp
Milam County
Brock Visits Cameron for Eloise Auditorium Opening
Mr. F. A. Brock of Eloise traveled to Cameron to oversee the opening of the Auditorium theater and related events.
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F. A. Brock
Eloise
Cameron
Auditorium Theater
Drug stock moved to Cameron Water Plant for theater work
The Palace Drug Store stock owned by Avera and Read has been relocated to the Cameron Water, Power and Light Company building to make way for a new theater in the drug store and tailor shop block. When the First National Bank building is ready the stock returns to a remodeled space. Mayor A. B. Hearrell notes city inspection found general conditions favorable but urges improved water and mosquito control around courthouse area and old school pond, warning against discarded watermelon rinds creating fly problems.
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Avera & Read
Palace Drug
Cameron Water, Power and Lights Company
Cammer
First National Bank
Sewlor
Stree
Courthouse Square
Salvation Army Week fund drive in Milam County Texas
Milam County cancels door to door drive for Salvation Army during October 4 to 11 and asks subscribers to leave funds at banks or with County Advisory Board members. Subscriptions forwarded to State Treasurer. buttons issued to subscribers. Officials urge donations to aid neighbors and extend the Army’s work nationwide.
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Salvation Army
Texas
Milam County
Army
Red Cross Meeting Sees Large Attendance in Waco
The Texas State American Red Cross Conference met in Waco on Oct 4 and 5 with 137 delegates from across the state. Roll Call plans for the upcoming drive, starting Nov 11, were presented to county chapters.
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Texas State American Red Cross
Waco
Texas
Fort Camp Logan
Houston
el Paso
San Antonio
Paris
F. C. Munroe
Livington Farrand
Versailles
Charlotte Tansig
the Mail
Burligame
St. Louis
Messrs. Stridell
Dallas
A. R. C. Civ
Camp
Farrand
Sleeper
Waverly Briggs
State of Texas
E. R. Krager
Junior A. R. C
Red Cross
Ben C. Richards
Raleigh Hotel
Episcopal Church
Austin Avenue Methodist Church
W. M. Sleeper
Night Riders Torch Texas Gins in Jones County
Abilene reports no new developments in the Night Riders case as warnings to cease gin operations reach several Jones County plants. In Anson some gins continue, one operator saying he will follow the majority. Guards are posted at gins after anonymous letters urging a halt and promising 40 cent cotton.
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Abilene
Jones County
Anson
Anson Xin
Peace officers refuse to discuss plan after gin fires in Anson
Anson Texas October 6 peace officers refuse to divulge action plans after further cotton gin burnings in Coleman County. A gin at Lueders burned Monday night and the Rowland plant at Anson burned Saturday night. Officers say no evidence to determine arson origin. All six gins in the area are operating at full capacity.
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Anson
Texas
Lueders
C. H. Rowland
Cotton belt violence prompts armed guards and shutdowns
Destruction of gins and stores followed anonymous threats to cease activity as cotton sells below production cost. Guards posted at Hanceville Alabama and nearby towns, with other communities including New Hanceville and Garden City closing stores while gins operate under armed protection. Authorities in Anderson County South Carolina warned to suspend gin activity by December 10, and a Bowman Georgia gin posted a closure notice until further notice.
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Georgia
Atlanta
General Mercantile
Taylor & Barnett
Hanceville
Ala
New Hanceville
Garden City
South Carolina
Anderson County
Det. T
Bowman
Nie
Anti Malaria Campaign Praised By Inspector Park
G H Park notes streets near the fire station show progress in sanitation efforts. He mentions open shack closets by the southeast drain and hog pens by the livery stable needing repair. He commends the city’s overall sanitation and the anti malaria Mosquito Campaign results.
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G. H. Park
Church delegates chosen for Milford meeting
C. W. Lawrence and Judge John Watson were elected as delegates from the local Presbyterian church to the Texas ynod meeting to be held in Milford on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Lawrence
John Watson
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Wonderland
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Convention OF
Texas Druggists
U.S
Hearrell, Mayer
Tisoeee Texas
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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