Supreme Court Delays and Road Safety Notes
Nine old men resume work in the new Supreme Court building delaying decisions until next month. The column discusses a New York minimum wage ruling and public sentiment, plus Travelers Insurance figures linking haste to fatal accidents. It urges stricter penalties for speeding and reckless driving to curb crashes and protect the nation.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Herald
United States
New York
Roosevelt
Landon
United States Supreme Court
Travelers Insurance Company
Speedy Setting Follows Change Venue Here
Baby Hill, once convicted for the murder of Cameron night watchman and fire marshal George Richards, will again face a murder trial in Travis County District Court Austin on Monday November 2. Hill was previously tried in Milam County October 15 1935 and sentenced to 99 years imprisonment. The Court of Criminal Appeals granted a new trial due to jury misconduct. A 200 man venire was ordered and witnesses are to appear before the 98th District Court on November 2 with fines or jail for nonattendance.
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Baby Hill
George Richards
Cameron
Travis County District Court
Austin
Hill
Richards
Cameron City
Milam County
DeWitt Bowmen
John Watson
Court of Criminal Appeals
Venire
Moore
Travis County
98Th District Court
Emory B. Camp
Revival Meeting Planned at First Baptist Church
The revival will start Sunday October 25 at the First Baptist Church and run through November 8. Dr. C. W. Culp of Shreveport Louisiana will preach with services at 10 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Rev Vernon G Miles, the pastor, is preparing for the event.
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First Baptist Church
C. W. Culp
Shreveport
Vernon G. Miles
Chas F Green to Open New Cameron Grocery Store
Charles F Green who bought the C N Green Son stock in Cameron plans a new modern grocery in the north half of the old building. The remodel will house a store and market with Davis E Brooks of Forney Texas joining in management.
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Chas. F. Green
Cameron
Charles F. Green
C. N. Green & Son
Green
Mr. Green
Davis E
Tracy dies in Houston hotel at 82
Funeral services for Green B. Tracy 82 were held at the First Methodist church in Cameron with interment at Oak Hill cemetery. Died suddenly of a heart attack in the Modern Hotel in Houston. Survived by three sons and a daughter. Active and honorary pallbearers named.
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Green B. Tracy
First Methodist
Cameron
J. Coy Williams
Oak Hill Cemetery
Green
Tracy
Houston
Milam County
Willis
Henry
P. A
Helen Rader
August Horstmann
Bismark Horstmann
Max Kennedy
John Sapp
Homer McLane
Lee Heath
Jeff T. Kemp
T A. Howell
F. Spitler
J. FE. Holtzclaw
Jim Rogers
Bob McIntosh
W. R. Newton
Frank Plaster
H. F. Smith, Sr
R. L. Batte
Sealy Lambkin
Memphis couple abandons children at welfare agency
A young Memphis couple left their small daughters at a welfare office to avoid burdening them with poverty. Three days later they returned to reclaim the children and stated they would manage somehow.
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Memphis
Tenn
Call to duty asks citizens to join in government
The article urges greater participation beyond wartime support, stating that the country’s troubles stem from citizens not taking part in government and calling for involvement in national governance.
Youth 17 Crash Victim Cameron 10 Parade in Temple
The Cameron parade plans in Temple center on October 2 as part of the Central Texas Exposition. Citizens from Cameron join a city wide cooperative effort with the band as the main feature. Parade starts 5 p m from Calhoun and North Main, cars in by 4 45, concert at Bakerfield after downtown events, gate fee 10 cents.
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Cameron
Temple
Chamber of Commerce
Cameron Automobiles
Exposition Grounds
C. Aecrey
The
Chamber
Boy Scout Court of Honor Slated at Yee High School
A Boy Scout court of honor will be held at Yee High School on Monday October 26 at 7 45 P M Judge Graham Gillis announced and invited the public to attend Scouts from all county sections will receive advancement awards and merit badges George W Powell Heart of Texas Council scout executive will attend.
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Yee High School
Graham Gillis
George W. Powell
The
Heart of Texas Council
Gillis
Community Chest Moves Forward After Milam Theatre Meeting
Local social and civic leaders gathered Tuesday night at the Milam Theatre to inaugurate a community chest drive. They anticipate steady needs this week and plan to raise funds to aid the most needy cases.
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Milam Theatre
Santa Fe Plans Special Dallas Trip for Exposition
Santa Fe officials announce a special train to Dallas for the Central Texas Centennial Exposition. Local agent Mr. Dubois says the train runs November 17 arriving Cameron at 1 25 a m and returns leaving Dallas at 10 30 p m with further details to follow.
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Santa Fe
Dallas
Dubois
Cameron
Frank Michalka 86 buried in Cameron
Frank Michalka aged 86 from St. Monica’s Church Cameron died Monday morning at 40 Otlock after pneumonia at home. Funeral conducted by Rev. George Apel with Green’s funeral home in charge and interment at St. Monica’s Cemetery. Survived by five sons Frank Joe Louis Will Anton. one daughter Mrs Louie Muech. widow Mrs Thersia Michalka. Pallbearers named.
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Frank Michalka
St. Monica’s Catholic Church
Cameron
George Apel
Green
St. Monica's
Mir
Michaelis
Otlock
Ronen
St. Monisca’s
Franker
Joe
Louis
Will
Anton
Louie Muech
Thersia Michalka
Henry Michalka
Robert Michalka
Leo Michalka
Adolph Michalka
Rudolph Moraw
Anton Moraw
One Dead Five Injured In Night Road Accident
A Friday night collision south of Rockdale left Anton L. Lawhorn dead. Charles T. Newton of Rockdale crashed into the Lawhorn car, a lighted Model T without headlights. Four other occupants were injured, Mrs. Katie Lawhorn driving, with Pete Pernizza William Lawhorn L. C. Lawhorn and a young girl taken for treatment.
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Milam
Anton L. Lawhorn
Rockdale
Charles T. Newton
Thorndale
Lawhorn
Newton
Katie Lawhorn
Pete Pernizza
William Lawhorn
L. C. Lawhorn
Steamboat Celebration Date Moved to November 8 1946
The Steamboat Shaft dedication moved due to San Gabriel Mission Markers. The new program begins at 2 PM Sunday November 8 1946 at Lamkin Park two miles southeast of Cameron near the Little River highway bridge. Cameron High School band will provide music and Milam County residents and schoolchildren are invited.
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San Gabriel
Lamkin Park
Cameron
Highway Bridge
Little River
Cameron High School
Milam County
The
Herald
New Bus Line Hearing Set for Temple to Hearne Route
Public hearing announced for Mr. Holmes permit to operate a Temple to Hearne bus line via Heidenheimer Cameron Port Sullivan. Hearing will be in the courthouse on October 29, per Judge Jeff T. Kemp. Notice invites all interested to attend as required by law.
Markers Dedication at San Gabriel Mission Ceremony
A formal dedication program marks the unveiling of markers at San Gabriel Mission. The event will take place in the school auditorium on November 1 1986 at 2 30 p m with a comprehensive program and broad invitation to the public.
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San’ Ga
Parnell Dies in Cameron After Illness
J B Parnell 78 died at 10 p m Tuesday October 21 in a Cameron hospital where he was taken Monday. Funeral services were held at 10 30 Wednesday at First Methodist with Rev J Coy Williams delivering the sermon. Burial followed at the old home in Glen Rose. Burial occurred at 4 p m. in Glen Rose. Parnell had lived with his son in Cameron for months and had been attending the National Livestock Judging Show with the Texas team from his pupils.
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J. B. Parnell
Coleman Funeral Home
Glen Rose
Parnell
Texas
Kansas City
Cameron
Pension Head Here Opens Office For Aged Applicants
R. L. Storey, investigator for old age assistance, has set up a permanent office in the courthouse and will be available daily from eight to five except Sundays. Applicants must obtain application blanks and bring them to Storey’s office to apply.
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Pension Head
R. L. Storey
Court House
Story
Former Sharp Boy Honored for Baylor H S Coverage
Johnnie Brown son of Mr and Mrs J W Brown of Sharp and Baylor University student has received acknowledgement from International News Service for recent coverage of the Baylor Hardin Simmons contest and related events.
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SHARP
Johnnie Brown
J. W. Brown
Baylor University
International News Service
Baylor-Hardin Simmons
Cameron Yoemen blank Taylor Ducks in season football clash
The Cameron Yoemen defeated the Taylor Ducks 19 to 0 in Taylor. Key plays included Luther Poole returning a fumbled kickoff for 102 yards to set up a Moore score, Heath intercepting and returning 58 yards for a touchdown, and a final TD pass to Underwood with Turner adding the extra point.
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Cameron Yoemen
Taylor Ducks
Taylor
Yoemen
Yeemen
Luther Poole
Yeeman
Moore
Heath
Yeoman
McLean
Underwood
Turner
Cain
Cameron
Yeomen
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No Game Scheduled for Yoemen Friday
The Cameron Yoemen were set to face Granger in Gran ger tomorrow night but Granger is ineligible and the game is canceled. Belton hosts Rosebud in Belton tomorrow night drawing Cameron fans, while Cameron plays Rosebud in Cameron on Friday October 20.
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Cameron Yoemen
Granger Eleven
Granger
Yoemen
Belton
Rosebud
Cameron
Yeomen
Blancett Sentenced On Plea For Theft And Burglaries
Dillard Blancett pled guilty to a felony theft and two burglaries before Judge Graham Gillis. He received one year for the theft and two years on each burglary, with a three year suspended sentence active at arrest. Claude Wade and S P Parker also pled guilty to felony theft and drew two year suspended terms.
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Dillard Blancett
Graham Gillis
Blancett
Claude Wade
S. P. Parker
Funeral services for Rev J B Gregory in Buckholts
Funeral services were held for Rev. J B Gregory ninety year old associate minister of the First Methodist Church in Buckholts Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 with Rev Burke pastor at Buckholts assisted by Rev J Coy Williams pastor of the First Methodist church in Cameron conducting the services Interment was made in Friendship cemetery
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J. B. Gregory
First Methodist Church
Buckholts
Football game at Waco area flood damage report
Brief note reports a football game at Waco followed by a prompt about the Texas flood last month that swelled the Brazos River. It notes damage in McLennan County and Waco amounting to a near total for the area.
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Waco
Texas
Brazos River
McLennan County
Farm Market Prices In Cameron Subject To Market Changes
Price listings from Cameron farm market note that prices are subject to fluctuation with market changes. Local buyers are advised to confirm current rates before purchases.
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J. B. White
G B. Tracy
Reclaim Children
BOY Scout Court OF Honor
T. S. Henderson
B. Parnell
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