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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
2
We will publish a feature by Arthur Brisbane titled This Week. His square deal philosophy and concise, thought provoking editorials will appear weekly, highlighting latest happenings and trends in America for entertainment and profit.
Mrs True Loftin of Buckholts Texas authored "Candy Brings Me 1 a Pound" for Capper's Farmer September issue. The article explains her candy making hobby and its holiday earnings. Loftin won fourth prize in Capper's Farmer hobby contest.
Cameron shoppers and trade area are invited to the Pierce and Bradbury store in Cameron for a Fall Opening and style revue starting Friday. The big store showcases authentic men and women’s apparel with standard nationally advertised brands and season goods. Bradbury just returned from northern markets with merchandise for Cameron Navasota and Kingsville locations.
Children marked the close of the summer break with parties at home and around town. Ben and Bessie Harris hosted friends with pink cake candles and small prizes while Rebecca Muse celebrated at church with games at Wayside Inn. Other celebrations included Duaine and Val Luckett at City Park, Louis Gohmert Jr. at City Park, and Emma Akers with fifteen guests at home.
Hendler’s announces a fall opening display of new goods across its four stores Cameron Rogers Caldwell and Lott. The event highlights attractively low prices on season merchandise with large purchases delivering bargains at the Cameron location.
The Methodist church ushers in fall with renewed zeal. Rev. LH Mathison will preach Sunday morning and a special 7:50 evening program features Mrs. Lee directing choir and a duet by Mary and Hazel Freeman. The youth will present The Fruits of His Labor with cast including Prologue by Mrs. J. M. Bowman and roles for Rev. Jeremiah Hopkins Pa and oil king Nathan Wiggins.
The Cameron Country Club sponsors a script dance at the club house tonight with Jamie Clark and his orchestra providing music. The event serves as a farewell compliment to the school boys and girls. Miss Lillian Thach of Fort Worth visits Miss O Fay Lewis. Miss Grace Warne accompanied her to Cameron and returned to Fort Worth Monday night.
Up to Wednesday Cameron Compress Company shows 6209 bales received at its warves in Cameron. Early maturing crop and dry weather boost this year’s intake compared with last year. August rainfall was minimal and bottom lands face uncertain yield. Farmers hold cotton awaiting higher prices amid crop concerns. Government forecast awaited.
Pastor-Evangelist Arthur A Hyde will ordain nine officers to church board positions at 11:00 Sunday. Three Elders and six Deacons will be ordained after recent congregational election. Members are urged to fast and pray in preparation for the sacred service.
Babe Schindler and his orchestra will perform at Skeezix Friday night as one of the finest in the state. Mr. Cammer secured them for his last vacation dance.
The Herald requests subscribers verify their paid dates and remit promptly. Unpaid subscriptions cannot remain listed under postal rules. Expirations occur in fall to ease payments, and subscriptions expiring soon must be paid or be discontinued. The Publishers.
The August weather report records excessive heat as the feature of the month. R A Tag, cooperative observer for the Weather Bureau, USDA, notes the conditions describe prolonged high temperatures across the period.
A joint celebration honoring Robert Morris founder of the Order of Eastern Star was held Friday evening August 30 at Wayside Inn with the Cameron Gause and Rockdale chapters participating. Judge Kemp gave an address detailing Morris lifelong Masonry work and his creation of the Eastern Star in 1850.
Two men from Giddings perished while aiding a swimmer near San Luis Pass on August 24. Herman Gersch died of heart failure during the rescue effort, and his son Walter Gersch drowned while trying to save the girl. both bodies unrecovered.
Judge John Watson will preside over the Rebecca Rogers trial in the 22nd District Court of New Braunfels next week. Rogers, UT Austin student, is charged with the 1928 Buda State Bank robbery. Judge Jeffrey will substitute in Watson's court during the proceedings, with a potential three week duration if a trial occurs.
Miss Lillie Kate Beckerman returned Sunday from visits in Mineola and Buffalo. She will teach in Thordale this winter.
Seven five foot showcases and counters are offered at dirt cheap prices by E O Schillers Drug Store.
The Maytag Shop moves from Keith Electric Company building to the T. G. Sampson owned shop vacated by Max Collins tailor. Manager Mr. Carson has Brazos county added to his territory. New site offers greater display space and aims for strong fall and next spring Maytag washing machine sales.
Fr A Marek of the Exchange Furniture Company has been named by the City Council to join the Cameron School Board succeeding Wm Henderson who retired as his daughter Mrs A Strickland joins the faculty this year. Marek brings many years as a businessman to the board and his friends applaud the appointment.
Figures from scholastic census data and state birth certificates show only 50 percent of Milam County births in 1928 were registered by physicians or midwives. Whites 61 percent, blacks 32 percent, and Mexicans 20 percent were registered. The drive aims for 90 percent to gain Federal Registration Area admission in 1929, aided by civic groups and local officials.
Miss Euline Slaughter left Monday for Waco to enroll as a student at Four C Business College. Mr. and Mrs. Martin S. Ruby and children of Eagle Lake were guests Sunday and Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ruby.
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