12 Oct 1933
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1933
Page
1
The article notes 14 million unemployed last March and says about a quarter regained work under the National Recovery Act. It describes a October 9 census questionnaire sent to 3 million employers to track employment and payrolls through July and October 1933, stressing confidential results to guide further action and urging public cooperation.
Fans in Cameron prepare to greet Homer Peel and Joe Moore of the New York Giants returning from the World Series where the Giants defeated the Washington Senators. Moore started in every game as leadoff, while Peel, praised by manager Bill Terry, rose to fame as a Texas League sensation with Cameron roots.
G B Hester aged 68 was found dead Saturday afternoon October 7 in a pasture near his daughter Mrs Marvin Charles home in Tracy where he had lived since his wife died. He had planned to shoot a dog and died apparently of a heart attack. Born November 25, 1865 in Alabama he moved to Texas in 1894 settling at Tracy. Funeral at Tracy Methodist Church with Rev H B Daly and burial in Lebanon cemetery.
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce names a NRA Compliance Board and forms a Compliance Committee to oversee relief funds for Milam County. Members include B. P. Matoche, P. W. Davis, Albert Matula, Mion Cul pepper, C. W. Bradbury, and Mrs. W. E. Gaither.
Saint Monica’s Catholic church marked its 50th anniversary in Cameron with a Pontifical High Mass led by Bishop Christopher E. Burne and Father George Apel. A large parade featuring old-time vehicles, 1860 costumes, and modern cars followed, drawing over 4,000 visitors from across the state. The event included a noon dinner and speeches by Bishop Byrne and Hon. O. H. The celebration was one of Cameron’s largest since World War I.
A Friday evening fiddlers contest at Sharpe school auditorium featured eight entrants from Milam Bell and Williamson counties. Winners were Jim Simmons Thorndale first prize a sack of flour Charlie Modisett Bartlett second prize a year subscription to the Taylor Daily Press Will Beard Cameron third prize three year subscription to the Cameron Herald Fourth prize S P Samples Cameron a can of coffee. Other participants included George Riddie D C Gilleland Cavilla Black Lankford Thorniale and A B Moore with three of his young sons on mandolin guitar and banjo already heard on radio. The Moore boys were 14 11 and 8 years old.
Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Cameron ordination was held at 2 30 oclock for Roy Law Archie McLarren J D Brown and Ray Burke newly elected deacons. F F Reid and O L Kidd were re elected in the same service.
The Curry community women met with Home Demonstration Agent Miss Bertha Faye Strange and formed a Home Demonstration Club at Mrs. Leslie Boatright’s home. Officers include L J Boatright president and Geo Leath vice president with other roles. next meeting October 20 at 2 o'clock at Mrs Ed Tindle's home.
South Milam county league schedules a three game set on Sunday October 15 at 3 p m in Rockdale. Cameron Sluggers face Gay Hill in a clash between first and second half winners with Unk Young starting for Cameron and Dal Kimer or Walter Doss for Gay Hill. Admission 10 cents.
Texas Rangers arrested E A Miertschin a Thorndale constable and W D Burkhart in connection with the death of Henry James a 17 year old Thorndale high school senior and brother of state representative Jesse James James died Sept 13 after injuries that investigators say followed a fight at a local entertainment and a road incident stemming from a scuffle two companions reported before the case proceeds to the Milam County Justice Court where Miertschin faces an accessory charge and Burkhart a murder charge with bond set at 3000
The Legion announces a Kiddie Matinee Saturday from 2 to 5 p m with reduced rates for all shows and rides. Blake and Karbe promise thrills for young spectators while Mr Farley of the Georgia Minstrels hosts an Old Time Southern Ramble at 10 p m. Gate free for children 2 to 6 pm and evening performances end the engagement as the company heads to the American Legion Fair at Bryan.
Dr. R. C. Reynolds, noted specialist on incurable diseases, has moved from San Antonio to Cameron. He rents two apartments at 206 College Street in the Mrs. Gaston home for residence and medical practice and plans permanent relocation with future announcements. Max Plaster of Houston and Frank Plaster of Buffalo visited the Plaster family.
Three men robbed Buckholts State Bank at 9 30 AM taking 3000. They entered calmly with one staying in a Plymouth outside and fled along Temple road. No arrests or clues yet. suspects believed to have stolen a Fort Worth car. Ed Kolba and Leo Fuchs witnessed the heist.
St. Michael's Parish hosts an all day Burlington picnic at Burlington Hall on Sunday October 20 with band music parade contests dinner and free prize awards. Parade starts 11 am ending at the hall. noon chicken and sausage supper. 5 pm second supper. 8 30 pm rural comedy Big Time at the Cross Roads followed by vaudeville and prize drawings including 4 bales of cotton.
George Banzhaf county agent reported that 1628 checks totaling $308,801 had been received by Wednesday night. The Milam county cotton program totals about $512,000, leaving more than $200,000 still to be distributed to farmers.
Milam County bankers association met in Rockdale on Tuesday night and adopted the Bankers NRA Code signed by President Roosevelt.
Three death sentences were affirmed by the court of criminal appeals in Austin. Ira Kelly Haring county Paul Mitchell Lubbock county and Clarence Booker Travian county were sentenced to be electrocuted for criminal assault robbery with firearms and murder respectively. Mitchell robbed Bob Tharp of 20 dollars after threatening him Smith’s money was taken from a store jar.
Knights of Pythias will entertain Grand Chancellor L L Hodge of Texas and Theo Yarborough of Weatherford with Weylon C Frasier of Waco among dignitaries. Waco members and Rockdale lodge are invited. Refreshments and a musical program are planned for Monday night October 17.
The Yoemen ready for a rematch with Hearne after a rough loss to Navasota last Friday. Coaches say the team has prepared hard through the week for the game in Cameron at 8 o'clock hoping to notch a decisive win.
Joe Westmoreland exhibited a nine and a half pound potato grown in Cameron that consists of three distinct potatoes joined together. Each segment weighs about three pounds and the trinity forms a single freakish growth displayed in his garden.
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