Burlington to vote on 16500 bond for road improvements
The Burlington Commissioners Court called a bond election for Saturday November 16 to authorize 16500 for district road improvements. A federal grant of 33000 has been approved in Washington for the project, bringing total cost to about 50000. The effort aims to improve travel in wet weather and boost local trade.
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Burlington
Commissioners Court
Washington
Territory
Herald
B. G. Kleypas
Poage Elected President of Texas Senate for Second Called Session
Senator W. R. Poage has been elected president of the Texas Senate for the second called session. Milam County supporters praise his leadership as he nears a move from state to federal politics. Poage plans to run for Congress to succeed O. H. Cross who retires this term. Poage polled over 20 000 votes in the 1954 primaries.
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W. R. Poage
Texas Senate
Poage
Senate
Witt
Congress
O. H. Cross
Milam County
Hts
National House
Garbo Stars in Anna Karenina at Cameron Theatre
Greta Garbo returns to the Cameron screen with Fredric March in Anna Karenina opening Sunday October 27. Mae Robson Maureen O'Sullivan also star as Russia’s nobility, with Swift praised for the program.
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Greta Garbo
Cameron Theatre
Fredric March
Tolstoi
Mae Robson
Maureen O’sullivan
Garbo
Cameron
Stanley Swift
Soviet Union
Chaney
Dr. Jekyl
Mr. Hyde
Secret Cameron Bell Clock Tower Tour Revealed
A trip inside the Cameron Court House reveals a 1400 pound bell, a heavy hammer, and a 1000 pound weight driving the clock. The clock works sit in a hot, sunlit chamber as the bell rings the hour, a tradition spanning over forty years.
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Cameron
New Ford V-8 Gets Big Hand at Cameron Showing
The 1936 Ford V-8 debuted at Hefley-Stedman Motor Company in Cameron with streamlined body styling, new interior, improved steering and comfort, longer hood and silent transmission. Thirteen new body types offered including a De Luxe Sedan and a Coupe with a fresh color. Cars available for delivery.
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Ford
Stedman
Fall Selling At Cheeves Bros Big City Event
Cheeves Bros annual fall sale brings lower prices on all new merchandise. The event showcases fresh fall stock and the store on the square promotes bargains to Herald readers. Monday November 4 features the monthly dollar day bar gains.
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Cheeves Bros
the Herald
100 Local Men Leave Cameron for Galveston Docks
More than 100 men departed Cameron on Friday to seek harbor dock work in Galveston. The straitened labor market due to a strike left the docks short handed. LeRoy Johnson, employed by a steamship company since last year, issued the call for men who now secure solid jobs.
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Cameron
Galveston
LeRoy Johnson
San Gabriel School Sees Busy Week and Events
Exams were given this week as the first six weeks progress, with an Oct 24 general assembly at 2 30 p m sponsored by the Senior Class. The Future Farmers of San Gabriel hosted a banquet October 16 with out of town guests and school officials assisting.
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San Gabriel School
Lilly Pond
E. R. Alexander
A. & M. College
Guy T. Newton
Graham Gillis
Cameron
E. D. Parnell
H. D. Maxwell
Rockdale
M. V. Hallman
Sharpe
T. N. Wood
San Gabriel
C. R. Smith
Hill More Cheerful Awaiting His Fate
Hill more cheerful in his cell as he awaits a possible new trial on murder charges. He talked with his wife and their son, while his lawyers seek a delayed ruling before November 9. If denied, the case could go to the court of criminal appeals. Temple visitors noted.
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Hill
Baby Hill
Court of Criminal Appeals
Accent On Youth Heads Screen Bill at Cameron Theater
Sylvia Sidney and Herbert Marshall star in Accent On Youth at Cameron Theater with a Tuesday and Wednesday schedule. The Broadway hit is touted as a strong mass appeal feature and a highlight among new big pictures this month.
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Sylvia Sidney
Herbert Marshall
Cameron Theater
Miss Sidney
Hollywood
America
Mr. Swift
Ben Milam statue funded and historic markers added
Judge Kemp announces fourteen thousand dollars for a Ben Milam statue to grace the courthouse lawn. Centennial markers will honor local historic sites including Nashville near Gause and Port Sullivan, with others for the San Gabriel Mission and a Little River flood landmark.
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Judge Kemp
Nashville
Gause
Port Sullivan
San Gabriel Mission
Brushy Creek
Little River
W. S. Lamkin
Thieves Mar Good Hospitality At Cameron Stadium
Cameron's hospitality was marred Friday night when thieves stripped several automobiles belonging to Taylor fans. Officers report the incident as the second occurrence of the year and plans are under way to protect cars parked outside the stadium at future games. A separate loss included $10.50 stolen from Franklin football men in the locker room on September 27. three casings and some gasoline were also taken Friday night.
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Yeomen
Granger Twisters
Yoemen
Rockdale Tigers
Cameron
Rosebud
Belton
Wrass
Granger
Taylor
Franklin
Car Load Of 1936 Collerators Arrives In City
Hayden Lawrence of the Cameron Ice and Cold Storage Company announced a car load shipment of 1936 Collerators. The new ice refrigerators will be on display this week and the company will reveal more about the units in a few days. Several car loads have been sold this season.
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Hiayden Lawrence
Cameron Ice & Cold Storage Company
One Cent Sale To Open At New Cameron Drug
New Cameron Drug Store announces its annual fall one cent sale opening October 30 and running through November 1 and 2. Manager Joe Denson says a large merchandise stock will be offered and expects the largest sale in the event's history as the Herald features an advance array of prices.
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Cameron Drug
Joe Denson
Herald
Halloween Traditions Amid Mischief and History
The article contrasts Halloween mischief with longstanding customs from Nutcrack Night to Cake Night. It notes police in many areas deter empty supernatural excuses for property damage while highlighting ancient rites and modern North American practices rooted in myth, druidic, and Christian rituals.
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Seave
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Bill
Kemp
Ben Milam
Court House
San Antonio
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Jones Prairie School
Raby Hill
George Richards
Hope Leutheran Church
Buckholis
Sandy Ridge
McCann
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