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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1935
Page
1
City council called a secret meeting a week ago seeking federal allotments for two public utility projects totaling 300000 dollars to fund water and light systems. If approved, revenue bonds would back the program with potential tax levies if earnings fall short.
The piece argues that Italy under Mussolini threatens Ethiopia and mocks treaties like the League Covenant and the Kellogg pact. It notes Britain’s naval buildup around the Suez Canal and Malta to shield Mediterranean interests, warning that signed agreements may be pointless if violated.
Thirty five Yoemen greeted Coach Wood Sunday afternoon at five o clock and have been listed for practice which began Monday. The coach put the men through some blackboard work for the morning session. The attendance was disappointing with more expected when school begins September 9.
Cameron retailer Bradbury's announces new fall merchandise stocks in a feature by C W Bradbury highlighting quality over pure low prices. Open House events planned this fall emphasize value through quality, with no quoted prices and a long emphasis on durable goods.
A petition signed by 709 Cameron residents urged abolition of the poll tax but the council said funds from poll tax payments have already been used and the tax cannot be abolished now. The budget accounts for poll tax revenues and future action is uncertain. The council also approved $100 to light the park for October.
In Rockdale a five hour blaze leveled the Scarborough & Hicks stores and killed J Wesley Hooper 35 and Wilbur Williams 21 as an awning collapsed. The fire caused about 100000 in property damage partly insured. Cameron fire units aided Rockdale crews. Funeral services were held for Hooper and Williams was buried in Sand Grove Cemetery.
Secretary Paden of the Chamber of Commerce said the executive committee would meet Friday night to close pending business. They plan printing premium lists and finalizing concessions and tent deals for the fair.
Local attorney B P Matocha has been named to the Securities Act Commission in Austin. He replaces Judge R B Stanford who becomes Secretary of State. Matocha represents the Roman Catholic Union of Texas and served in the Espionage Section at the General Post Office in Washington. He was postmaster general A B Burleson’s recipient of a personal thanks. He also served eight years for the Farmers Mutual Protective Association and six years as Cameron city attorney.
Mrs. George T. Moore died at her residence on Sunday September 1 after more than a year of declining health and several months confined to her room. Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev J Coy Williams and interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. She was born March 31 1877 in Victoria Texas, daughter of J C Baskins, and later lived in Georgetown where she married George Tiffiny Moore.
Dr P B Hill born in Richmond Virginia on March 4 1887 pursued education at Hampden Sidney College Union Theological Seminary and received a Doctor of Divinity from Hampden Sidney in 1919 He held roles as home missionary pastor and a four year foreign missionary in Korea before returning for health reasons (See DR HILL on page 12).
Martin Watson of Temple died at 1 a m Wednesday after his car struck a tree on Highway 77 near the Claxton home. Witnesses say a machine crossed the highway forcing Watson to veer and crash. he suffered a crushed skull, internal injuries, two broken legs and other severe trauma. He was an insurance agent at 320 North 4th Street Temple and is survived by his wife and three sons. The body was moved to Temple.
Milam County cotton producers are told how tax exemption certificates are allocated. The plan lists six classes based on base period years and average yields, detailing percentages of adjusted average production used for allotments and specifying special rules for first-time plantings in certain years.
The Marlin District Young People's Christian Culture Encampment opened Monday at Wayside Ton and runs through Thursday. About 50 regular attendees are present with daily increases as meetings occur outdoors and in cottages. Officers include District Director Mrs A C Tucker and Dean of Encampment Rev H M Melbert with Mrs Wal as Dean of Women.
Two Cameron residents are among 117 Texans awarded cash and merchandise in a contest to name a Walt Disney character The Goof announced in New York by Frank Smith Post Toasties advertising manager The winners include Mrs Ben Winfield Cameron and Mr J B Robinson Box 181.
T. E. Fach of near Buckholts sent three millet heads to the Herald office last Saturday. The largest measures 14 1/2 inches. Fach will arrange an exhibit for the fair. The millet, known as the big cat tail, is valued for chicken feed and other uses.
Twenty five children from the Orphanage of the Church of Christ will present a musical program at the Cameron Church of Christ from 10 to 12 on Tuesday September 10. J W Haygood announced. Afterward the church ladies will host a picnic in the park. all interested are invited. The children are ages 10 to 12.
Co. M. Elwell of Austin spoke to the county school board and citizens in the District Court room about transportation. Thirty buses run by the county school board transport about a thousand school children in the county.
Milieu county officers invited to Predyhevian church for a special sermon by Dr P G Hill. He will lead a week long meeting starting Sunday with a sermon set for Tuesday night September 10th.
New fans installed in Burlington Hall for a Saturday night dance on September 7. The Temple Bluejackets will provide the music. The entertainment is billed as one of the season’s best.
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