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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
1
The column reviews Hoover era plans for a huge inland waterways system costing 525 million dollars with claims of self paying returns. It notes comparisons on battleship costs, praise and critique of college football funding, Mary Garden diet, and rapid European flying progress led by Ger many and Britain. It recalls Edison’s Dearborn visit and ends with nostalgic Americana memories.
Standard Oil of California chief Kingsbury lowers oil purchase price from 50 to 75 cents a barrel to curb wasteful output. He claims California loses 900 million cubic feet of gas daily with a fuel value equivalent to 132000 barrels of oil each day.
Secretary Cobb of the Cameron Commercial Club announces prizes for the annual poultry show to be held in Cameron on November 15 and 16. The event, sponsored by local merchants, will feature Milam County chickens and open competition. A two day poultry school accompanies the show with Prof. Reid judging and lecturing, Dr. Hohlmgren speaking, and free care for birds.
Evangelistic meetings led by Rev. Joel B. Hardigree and Mr. C. S. Hayes start Friday at 7 30 pm and run through November 10. Hayes directs songs. Hardigree and local pastors deliver sermons. services at Presbyterian church with Sunday school at 9 45 am and morning and evening worship. No mid week Christian church service next week. revival shifted to Presbyterian venue Wednesday 7 30 pm.
Temple Commandery No 41 in Temple Texas held its monthly conclave on Monday evening October 28 conferring the Order of the Temple on Mr T W Reed After the ceremony inspection of the Commandry was made by Sir Joe E Crews of Houston Eminent Grand Captain of the Grand Commandry of Texas representing the Grand Commander Attending from Cameron were W A Bonds Bill Howell A E Schiller and S P Cross
Royal P. Jeter addressed the Cameron Federation of Missionary Societies at the Presbyterian church focusing on Red Cross fundraising and the roll call. Milam County’s assessment stands at 1500 dollars with plans to push the drive on November 11. Church women’s cooperation and upcoming community fellowship at the Christian church were announced.
Herrung Brothers of Lexington announce a 50 000 egg hatchery will be established in Cameron soon. The move follows a government visit and reflects Milam County’s rapid poultry industry growth. Cameron will then have two hatcheries.
Cameron will close Friday afternoon from 2 30 to 5 30 for the Yeomen Caldwell football district championship. Caldwell will likely send a large delegation to Cameron for the game on the school athletic field with seating for about 2000. Both teams are strong and Cameron aims to defend the district crown.
Funeral services for H. FE Pye who died suddenly at Cisco Sunday evening were conducted Tuesday at 10 AM from the Methodist church Rev P T Ramsey officiating Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with Masons in charge Coleman and Eplen directing pallbearers included Judge John Watson Judge Jeff Kemp George Graves and W A Bonds Pye was employed as an agent for the M K and T railway at Cisco He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Jennie Carothers a Cameron native and sister of Mrs R S Boykin with relatives from Austin Cameron and Houston in attendance
The Reliable Store by J. P. Werner & Company advertises a coat sale offering 200 coats for women and misses. Prices are not quoted but Mr. Werner promises shoppers will be surprised by the value and smaller expenses.
C N Green of the Green Brothers store in Cameron touts Majestic Radio with a bold claim. The Radio Equipment Company of Texas refutes screen grid tubes, noting Majestic models 91 and 92 use four tuned RF stages and superior amplification, making better performance than screen grid designs.
J T Parma Cameron celebrated his 21st year in business as a prominent advertising grocer. He credited advertising for his success and offered special prices drawing strong customer turnout on the anniversary date. He plans to invest even more in advertising in the near future.
The Central Texas Fox and Wolf Hunters Association schedules its first annual meeting eight miles south of Thorndale on November 6 and 7. A beach show on November 6 features Texas’ finest dogs with a cafe for meals. Penn Wolf, district clerk, and many Cameron dog owners will attend. B. B. Ray of Buckholts is secretary and Dr. H. E Helms of Taylor is president.
The three act comedy Those Dreadful Twins will be presented at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Cameron on Wednesday November 6 at 7 p m by Burlington home talent. The cast performed in Burlington October 27 to a large crowd with interludes of music and comedy between acts. F E B Jesse of Burlington directs the local arrangements. The Cameron community is invited to attend this top home talent production of the year.
Rexall One Cent Sale at New Cameron Drug Company returns this fall on November 7 8 and 9. An Herald announcement explains the sale method and how Rexall goods are discounted for shoppers in this novel advertising event.
More than three inches of rain fell in Cameron Wednesday and Wednesday night, measured by local observer R A Tag up to 7 am Thursday. October totals exceed five inches, aiding grazing and farm lands as a splendid season begins for winter grain growth.
Leeman Wilson purchases the Pep Service Station opposite the Coca Cola Bottling Company plant and assumes operation of the business. An experienced service station operator, he will sell and service National batteries for automobiles and issues an announcement in this issue.
The Junior Epworth League of the Methodist church plans a Halloween party Friday night at the church. Halloween costumes will be worn and a parade over town is a feature. Miss Mollie Moore directs the League.
The formal bank opening on Thursday night October 24 drew the largest crowd yet in Cameron. Guests viewed the coin changing machines and self counting systems, saw government sheets with six signed bills, and learned about the private teller cage and vault records.
Funeral services for Mother Howell nee Lee were held Saturday at First Methodist with Rev. P. T. Ramsey officiating. She was 90 and left 115 direct descendants including 65 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Surviving children listed. interment in Wood Cemetery. Green Brothers in charge.
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