20 Oct 1938
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1938
Page
1
B Boedeker presented a large 11 inch circumference apple grown in Cameron to the Herald editor. Boedeker has tested apples for years and reports good success with the first rate fruit comparing well to Washington State varieties. He raised many apples this year.
The Milam Music Company announced a contract to handle Frigidaire units for the region. A new model will be displayed in the Cameron Theatre lobby during a three day cooking school opening next Wednesday. Frigidaire is used exclusively in the film Star in My Kitchen. The company also handles RCA radios and supplies, with Dwight Moody directing sales.
Hefley Stedman Motor Co announces the 1939 Ford line with the Mercury Eight as the feature. The arrival in Cameron is expected within the next week though an exact date is not known.
The public speaking class at the school hosts a carnival in the gymnasium on Saturday night October 29 to support the Band Parents Association. If weather allows a portion may be held outside.
Theatre poll shows more than 10 000 ballots likely cast by weekend in the Cameron Theatre scholarship poll. Mr Swift notes high interest and strong support for the athletic award as tickets indicate active engagement.
Cameron fans can attend the six man football clash on Wednesday night October 26 between Ad Hall and San Gabriel. Joe Gerick Jr assists Ad Hall officials with game details as six man football grows in popularity across the United States.
The Cameron Community Chest opens October 24 with a $4 000 budget for 1988 39 expenditures. Albert Collins chairs, Homer McLane is secretary, and Mrs W O Triggs treasurer. Campaign rests within Cameron city limits and contributors will be listed in the Herald after the canvass.
Walter Heap scored four touchdowns for the Taylor Ducks and Ollie Clark added four extra points in a 28 to 7 victory over Cameron Yeomen. The Yeomen struggled with injuries as Guest missed the game, and Alec Lazek and Jeff Cammer stood out for their teams in a high scoring scrimmage.
The San Antonio Light editorial reprints Major-General George Van Horn Moseley’s retirement statement criticizing trends toward dictatorship and urging strong American patriotism. It questions loyalty claims by War Secretary Woodring and argues democracy relies on vigilant public action and truth against un-American practices.
October 22 marks the final day to cast ballots in the band sweetheart election. Ten girls are candidates, with voting boxes at Maysfield Branchville Ben Arnold Rogers New Cameron Drug Co Lnake Drug Store Palace of Sweets and the school building for voter convenience.
Cameron Rotary Club hosts an inter city meeting on Wednesday evening October 26 labeled Ladies night. Dallas club members and past District Governor Lewis R. Ferguson will speak with musical numbers on the program. Attendees include Rotary clubs from Waco Austin Temple Marlin Belton and Hearne. banquet at First Methodist basement.
Judge and Mrs. Jeff T Kemp attended the funeral for Coy Campbell held in Hempstead on Wednesday morning.
The first motion picture cooking school Star in My Kitchen debuts at Cameron Theatre at 9 30 Wednesday morning October 26 with free admission and gifts after each screening. Home Demonstration Clubs and 4 H Club girls are invited to attend the daily show through Friday.
Flower seed grown in Cameron City Park is on sale at Gohmert's Variety Store, Charles F. Green Grocery, and Hickman & Bailey. Proceeds benefit park maintenance. Planting tips include Bluebonnets Queen Annes Lace and Poppies. See J. R. Dodson at the Park.
R G Grabein and his Grabein Chevrolet Co sent from Houston after attending a Pre Showing Convention with 900 Chevrolet dealers aimed at plans for the coming year. The meeting featured talks by Kho S Graham and H C Howard among others as 1980 models were viewed signaling optimism. Deliveries to the public begin October 28 with in stock new models to display October 22 in Cameron.
A family reunion and dinner at Corinth brought together Mr. and Mrs Frits Glaser and all their children and families. Attendees included Johnnie Glaser of Cameron Doris Nell and Gloria Ann and Frances Glaser of Yarrellton Arnold Jungmann and family Doris Nell and Gloria Ann Franks of Yarrellton Albert Willie and new groom from Longview Arnold Glaser and family of Rogers Joe and Willie Glaser at home. The group shared a home cooked dinner then men gathered pecans while the women chatted and enjoyed the afternoon.
A Halloween carnival will be held at Maysfield schoolhouse on Tuesday night October 25 1934. A Negro minstrel show games and prizes refreshments and fun for all with no admission charge. Proceeds benefit the school and all are invited to attend and participate.
A petition by 304 voters to forbid the sale of liquor, wine and beer in Milam County was denied in a special session. The court failed to reach agreement and declined to authorize the election. Proponents could not be reached for comment.
Congressman Poage was the honor guest at a noon luncheon arranged by J R Hayes postmaster in the Cafe Cafe dining room. Nineteen close friends joined Poage as he spent the day in the Federal building meeting constituents and planning county visits.
Commissioners' Court met in regular session on October 13 as Val Verde delegation urged redrawing precinct lines. After due consideration the court declined to make the suggested changes.
Kraft Phenix Corporation announced the closing of its Cameron milk plant after years of operation. Dismantling began this week at the Frank Monroe building near the central fire station amid farmer cooperation issues and low butterfat prices.
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