Cameron Plans First Annual School Carnival and Queen Coronation
Cameron Sierra Milam County Fair events spotlight the first annual Cameron school carnival with a downtown parade at 2 PM and coronation at 9 PM Saturday. Miss Olive Henderson is queen with attendants Miss Catherine Agee and others. Tennie Mae Bass directs.
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Cameron
Milam County
Olive Henderson
Catherine Agee
Sallie Coleman
Pauline Green
Eloise Rogers
Annabell Clinton
Bessie Wiley
Tennie Mae Bass
Rangers Cleaning Up Tick Work in Milam County
Co operation between stock owners and inspectors is speeding quarantine relief in Milam County. Rangers J B Wheatley and E V McCurdy assisted inspectors in enforcing dipping laws, reporting 100 percent cooperation at vats. Most of the county is tick free. remaining herds will be restricted, and next year will be less costly. The county thanks Wheatley and McCurdy for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wheatley
Sergt. E. V. McCurdy
Austin
Messrs. Wheatley and McMurdy
Milam County Baptists Close Three Day Meeting in Cameron
Milam County Baptist Association wraps up a three day session in Cameron. Rev. Russell C. White elected moderator as new pastor greetings are exchanged. Woman’s auxiliary and county convention host programs, devotional, addresses, and reports from Ben Arnold, Rockdale, Thorndale, Clarkson, and Little River churches accompany a served dinner.
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Milam County Baptist Association
Cameron
Russell C. White
J. C. Hardy
Baylor College
Wm. Henderson
Elbert Martin
Williamson
Ben Arnold
Rockdale
Thorndale
Clarkson
Little River Church
Clara Thomas
Y. W. A. Work
Red Cross Roll Call Set to Start November 11 in Milam County
The 1921 Red Cross roll call in Milam County begins November 11 with Chairman Walter F. Sharpe organizing the effort. The county quota is not yet set. 1920's was 3000 members. A Texas regional conference at Fort Worth on October 21 will shape Fifth Annual Roll Call plans with speakers from St Louis Temple Gainesville and Waco.
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Red Cross
Milam County
Walter F. Sharpe
Texas
Fort Worth
James L. Fieser
St. Louis
Southwestern
American Red Cross
Joseph Dickey
Henryetta
W. S. Lemly
Temple
W. R. Nutting
Gainesville
W. W. Naman
Waco
K. N. van Zandt
Tarrant County
Major and Mrs. Denson Attend Hillsboro Funeral
Major and Mrs. John L. Denson of Cameron traveled to Hillsboro to attend the funeral of Col. W. E. Jackson's child. Col. Jackson commanded the 141st Infantry in the 36th Division and led troops in France. The Densons served with Jackson in the medical corps and shared in wartime service.
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John L. Denson
Cameron
Hillsboro
W. E. Jackson
Col. Jackson
141 Infantry
Major Denson
France
Children Taken From Minerva Home by Fort Worth Man
Jack A. Lindsey of Fort Worth was arrested by the sheriff for displaying a pistol at the E. T. Edwards home in Minerva while taking two minor children, offspring of Mrs. Lindsey who had custody in a McLennan county divorce. The couple, visiting the boys, were found in a Western Union office sending a telegram. The children were returned to Fort Worth.
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Jack A. Lindsey
Fort Worth
Sheriff’s Department
E. T. Edwards
Minerva
Lindsey
Mr. Edwards
France
The
Western Union
McLennan
McLennan County
Benefit Entertainment For Legion November 8
The American Legion plans a Tuesday November 8 benefit at the high school auditorium. A varied program of music songs and drills by local talent will feature interludes and dramatic readings by Mrs Byrde Greenwood. Proceeds support furnishing the Legion club rooms.
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Post American Legion
High School
Byrde Grenwood
Greenwood
Our City
American Legion Club
Church Afternoon Program Highlights Educational and Beneficence Talks
At the noon hour service a devotional was led by Mrs. W. J. Fontain. In the afternoon Mrs. Roark spoke on Educational work and Mrs. Joark on Beneficence. Mrs. Williamson praised the seventy five million campaign, Dr. Hardy of Belton spoke for Baylor College, Agnes Henderson sang beautifully, and Rev. Aulick shared district insights.
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W. J. Fontain
Roark
J. Joark
Williamson
Dr. Hardy
Belton
Baylor College
Hiss Agnes Henderson
Aulick
Cameron Building and Loan Association planned in Cameron
Cameron to establish a building and loan association with capital of 500000. First stock series of 100000 offered at 100 dollars per share, minimum five shares, maximum fifty, initial payment 1 per share, with monthly payments of 1 per share. Purpose to fund homes in Cameron and provide loans up to two thirds of property value. Committee canvassing town. loans awarded to earliest complete applications.
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Cameron
Cameron Commercial Club
Cameron Building and Loan Association
Building and Loan Association
Cameron considers public utilities plan costing 237000
The Engineering Service Corporation of Dallas reports Cameron could install a standard water and lighting system for 237000. Council took no action, Mayor Hearrell weighing steps to determine feasibility. A city charter change and census issues loom for bond authority before any project proceeds. Details will be printed in The Herald next week.
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Engineering Service Corporation of
Dallas
Cameron
A .S. Hearrell
Herald
Hearrell
Engineering Service Corporation
James D. Fowler
Plans Free Trip For Ex Soldiers For San Antonio Reunion
Lieut J D Baskin commander of Cameron Post No 9 American Legion asks Milam county 90th division veterans to attend the San Antonio reunion November 9 10 and 11 Free railroad fare will be provided from carnival proceeds Brigadier General Henry T Allen trained the division at Camp Travis and Maj Gen now commands troops on the Rhine Barracks will be furnished at Camp Travis for the reunion Also note Miss Maggie McCauley returns to Georgetown after months with her niece Mrs Robt McCown.
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J. D. Baskin
Cameron Post No. 9
American Legion
Milam County
San Antonio
Baskin
90Th Division
France
Camp Travis
Henry T. Allen
Rhine
Lieut. Baskin
Oxenfords Visit Cameron From Navasota
Mr and Mrs John Oxenford of Navasota spent last Sunday in Cameron. They traveled by car and returned the same day.
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John Oxenford
Navasota
Cameron
Bube and confectionery powdered sugar
Giles L. Avriett related to Bube and confectionery powdered sugar in a brief notice.
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Giles L. Avriett
De Kreke Bros. Carnival In Cameron With American Legion
The De Kreke Bros. Shows tour Cameron starting the week of October 31 under the American Legion. The troupe touts fifteen double length cars eight to ten shows and three large rides all new, promising clean moral entertainment that appeals to a wide Texas audience. The Legion will receive a percentage of receipts, encouraging public support.
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de Kreke Bros
Cameron
American Legion
Texas
Parma Town Sale Promises Big Cocoa and Spices for a Dime
A fragment notes a local sale in Parma offering a large can of cocoa and a mix of pulverized pepper cinnamon mustard and other spices for a ten cent price. The readable line hints at bargain shopping in a town event.
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Parma’s
New Producer Accelerates Minerva Oil Field Activity
Oil field notes from Cameron describe a surge of drilling in the Minerva area as producers, investors, and lease holders return amid higher crude prices. The Moore tract and Bell and Haines wells show signs of productivity, with several new locations, large rigs, and planned shallow tests by Paul Webb and associates. Potential output nears 150 barrels daily across four producers while firms reposition for another active phase.
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E. E. Sulivan
Minerva
Cameron
Daily Press
Fogel and Marsh
Moore Tract
Texas Plains Oil Syndicate No. 1
Neihous
Henry, No. 1
Sherrin
Oklahoma Bell Oil Company
Robert Issues
Lee Oil Company
Robert Issacs
Paul Webb
North Carolina
Webb
Bell & Haines
Batte Farm
Ben McClellan
Issacs
Cameron Water Company Receives New Chlorinator
The Cameron Water Fewer Light company has received a chlorinator and awaits blueprints before installation. The new unit differs from the one sent away last July and will need construction plans. Once installed, residents will no longer need to boil drinking water.
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Cameron Water Fewer & Light Company
Methodist Missionary Group Meets for Japan Cities Lesson
Fifteen ladies met with Mrs. Andrew Freeman on Monday afternoon for a lesson on cities of Japan led by Mrs. Joe Lindsey. Everyone participated as Mrs. Freeman served chicken salad sandwiches and ice tea.
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Andrew Freeman
Joe Lindsey
Japan
Freeman
Second Annual Livestock Poultry Show Set At Cameron Fair
Cameron fair grounds prepare for two day livestock and poultry show starting Friday. Premium list touted as county’s largest in recent years with heavy poultry displays expected and livestock entries dominating. Friday carnival by school children and Red Cross booth invite county-wide parent visitors during the two days. County farm demonstrator Geo. Banzhai to assist. Wm Cobb chairs rural committee.
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Cameron
Wm. Cobb
Comm Club
Getti
Red Cross
Geo. Banzhai
Reverend White Accepts Cameron Baptist Pastorate
Rev. Russell C. White of Groesbeck accepts the pastorate of the Baptist church in Cameron and will move with his family in November. He has attended the Milam County Baptist Association in Cameron this week and was elected moderator and delivered an address at the meeting Tuesday night.
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Russell C. White
Groesbeck
The
Baptist Church
Cameron
White
Milam County Baptist Association
Cameron Delegates to Attend Welfare Conference
Cameron delegates Mrs C R Phillips and Mrs J D Hefley will attend the Texas Social Welfare Conference in Houston from November 28 to 26. The program features many distinguished state figures discussing social problems. Delegates from all parts of Texas will attend.
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Texas Social Welfare
Houston
C. R. Phillips
J. D. Hefley
Cameron
Texas
Col Ike Looney champion of Texas public fight
Col Ike Looney of Milam County, in his first term, is praised as a staunch Democrat and a fighting voice in the Texas House. The article credits him with advocating for the people's rights, backing reforms, and pushing amendments such as boosting rural aid school funding by 1,000,000 dollars, with continued discussion noted.
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Texas
Col
Ike Looney
Milam County
Col. Looney
Austin
Democracy
Council Chamber
Col Looney
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COURT
Baptists OF County
County Red Cross
Roll Call
Organization
DRIVE
Major
J. L. Denson
Man
Benefit Entertainment For Legion
T. S. Henderson, Jr
Council
Maggie McCauley
Georgetown
Robt. McCown
Legion
Reunion
Commander Baskin
Fogel & Marsh
Water Company
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