15 Oct 1936
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1936
Page
1
A feature warns of four dangerous conditions from October through May including snow ice rain and fog. It urges drivers and pedestrians to heed warnings by the American Automobile Association and notes school patrols have reduced accidents despite rising numbers of children and vehicles.
Dick Darling secretively promotes a magic book titled Dick Darling's Bag of Tricks distributed in Cameron and surrounding area through Quaker Oats branding. Readers are invited to clip a Quaker Oats sign from packages and bring it to the Herald office to receive a free copy. An upcoming announcement from Quaker Oats is promised next week via local merchants.
The Quaker Oats Company launches a statewide advertising drive starting October 22 in county newspapers. Local dealers, grocers, and The Herald unite to promote the national brand with in-store displays and free Trick Book giveaways to customers who bring a Quaker Oats cut from any package.
State legislator Newton outlines actions of the Forty-fourth Legislature’s third called session. He highlights an inquiry into the Old Age Pension Commission, pledges to simplify pension procedures, and notes passage of a tax bill to raise about 8 million dollars for pensions.
The Milam County Advisory Board of the Texas Centennial Commission met in a called session to review historical markers. Six of seven markers are erected at Mission de los Dolores, Mission San Idélfonso, Mission de la Candelaria, Port Sullivan, Bryant Station, and Steamboat landings near Cameron, with Old Nashville pending. The board favored programs for unveiling and tentatively set November 1 for the Steamboat Landing ceremony.
A. H. Gohmann was shot and critically wounded here late Friday night and expected to recover. A 22 calibre bullet punctured his right lung at the home of Mrs. Maude Shuffield in Cameron. Jack Shuffield, 19, was held without bail after the shooting following a quarrel over threats alleged by Shuffield.
A description of a player sitting on a porch with a wireless hookup or portable button on a cord to strike a golf ball around a course. The setup implies a mechanical or remote hitting device used for golf practice or play.
Census figures show 18 121 bales ginned in Milam County for the 1926 crop before October 1, 1926, versus 16 322 bales for the 1935 crop by October 1, 1935. Ray O Neill, Special Agent.
Walter Harbin about sixty five, a short story teacher and agent who wrote as the Escritoire, was found dead in his locked bedroom Saturday in San Antonio. Police believe he died two or three days earlier. His wife lives in Center Point, with a daughter and three sons surviving. Harbin formerly pastored Cameron’s First Methodist Church and ran manuscript placement via mail with New York ties.
A corrected Herald report clears up confusion about a fatal crash involving Moises Robledo, Mexican minister, stating H F Glaser was not the driver and was not present. The vehicle hit the Robledo machine claimed by Mr Mayer's son-in-law to have caused the death, while Glaser was at home. A Glaser truck and crew were parked with lights on nearby.
Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham editor of the farm extension news at A M College and Porter Hedge agricultural writer visit Cameron for an out of farm demonstration tour. Miss Ber tha Fae Strange home demonstration agent and George Banzhaf county agent host with tours to Clark son and S Hickman place. Demonstrations cover yard work food supply wardrobe and centennial displays at several farms.
Funeral services for Miss Mary Jady Hall age 60? pioneer of the Ad Hall Community were held Tuesday October 18 from the home of her brother D K Hall. Rev O G Aerey of the First Presbyterian Church conducted the service with interment at the Ad Hall family cemetery. Hall was found dead in her home Monday October 12 at 4 o clock. She is survived by her mother Prudence Hall two sisters Mrs Donaldson and Mrs Starbrough three brothers D K Hall R T Hall and John Hall and a large number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Robert Bailey Feaster Scarbrough Oscar Pattillo Loyce Phillips Alex Triggs and Judd Davis.
Vocational agriculture instructor takes Cameron High students to Kansas City for the National Judging Contest to represent Texas and compete in the event.
Coach Wood’s Yeomen face added pressure after Granger was ruled out for the season for using two ineligible players. Friday’s anticipated 57 to 0 score against Georgetown was revised from 43 to 0 with Dero Underwood failing two chances on the goal line. McLean, Turner, and Hermanimick boost Taylor prep for next clash while the Cameron Herald rabbit foot rumor fuels confidence.
Miss Bertha Fae Strange a home demonstration agent will go to Centerville in Leon County Friday to judge at the county fair Miss La Girone assistant agent will be in Thorndale on Friday to judge exhibits at the fair
Granger High School loses its first conference win after the District 26 football committee finds Allen Wichanan and another player ineligible for transferring and competing. The result forfeits Granger’s game against Thrall, and the school may contest future conference participation. Superintendent B E Perrin announced the decision.
Construction has begun on the old Commercial Hotel building now renovated into the Right Hotel. W. B. Denson owns the property and Rodney Anderson leases it with operations slated around November 1. The hotel will feature a 60 by 100 foot adjoining parking area and a 36 by 86 lobby with south entrance. No cafe will operate at first.
Hearne B squad defeats Yoemen B 14 to 6 on Tuesday night. Yoelets show improvement over last week’s 33 to 0 loss, with Gan of Buckholts leading defense and Stach on offense. Yeomen near scoring twice but fumbled both times. Hearne scored in second and third quarters.
Prices at Cameron farm market are subject to market fluctuations with updates as markets move. The notice indicates shoppers should expect variation and check current values for produce and goods.
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