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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
1
Milam County eyeing a five million dollar cotton crop from a predicted fifty thousand bale yield. Milam faces tight finances but expects surpluses to start the new year with prosperity. Cameron boosters celebrate local breadmaker Jake Posey.
Cameron residents will see residential rates drop to 12 1 2 cents per kilowatt and commercial lighting to 19 cents per kilowatt starting October 1. J C Young of Texas Power and Light says the second rate reduction follows improved high voltage line service, expanding power availability and aiding factory and industrial growth in Cameron.
Milam County teachers and citizens prepare for a two day institute at Cameron Yee High School. Sessions run 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with Superintendent Rob vgins leading alongside Roark Miles and Fisher to boost education countywide.
Deputy sheriff Clyde Wilson and two others were in a Chevrolet touring car when it collided with a Ford coupe near Cameron on the Gause road. Both cars were badly damaged with one occupant injured.
A historical editorial argues for public schooling as a democratic, tax funded system. It highlights freedom equality opportunity and public control by all citizens, noting taxation supported by public funds and the need for trained intelligence to sustain wealth and progress.
A well attended City Park meeting Friday featured M. J. Bentley of A and M College and Dad Short of the Federal Land Bank of Houston as speakers. A terracing demonstration followed at the Michalka farm with talks on soil loss and cover crops. Short urged farmers to terrace and rotate crops to save topsoil and boost income through better livestock. Attendees included County Agent J. M. Parks and other rural leaders from Bell, Marlin, Falls, Robertson, and Thorndale areas.
J Z Martin state manager of Texas Water Utilities Company reports extensive improvements for Cameron’s water system. Plans include moving the stand pipe, installing rapid sand filters, extending the pumping main, building a fence around basins, and landscaping. The project, costing about 25000 dollars, aims for a clearer sanitary supply and may be completed within a year pending appropriation.
Waco's W. C. O'Bryan and sons S. E. O'Bryan of Haskell Oklahoma and T. B O'Bryan of Waco visited Cameron on Thursday at the home of T S Henderson. The elder O'Bryan and Henderson were Baylor classmates. Henderson has been ill for months and was joined by Miss Mary Lake Henderson and other friends including Willie Henderson Porter of Oklahoma.
Chas C. Smith announces the arrival of an Ed V. Price representative at his tailor shop and urges customers to watch for upcoming dates.
Schiller Buick Company appointed sole agency for Pontiac and Oakland cars and has received a shipment of Pontiacs. The New Oakland, touted as an automotive engineering marvel, will be available by mid September. An official announcement appears in this issue.
L. Van Perkins Joe Richter and Caide Akers Legion Post members traveled to Texarkana last week for the Legion departments of Texas and Arkansas convention. Perkins was elected to the district executive committee. Richter serves as assistant city marshal and Akers works with his brother H M Akers in Coca Cola and other drinks production here.
Elwood Cammer announces two dances at Wayside Inn this fall with Dr Lewis providing music for the dancers Saturday night promising popular entertainment and ongoing events at the inn.
The Herald reports no success in organizing a Milam County Hoover club while Republican bolting Democrats have visited Cameron. Democratic organizers plan to mobilize for a big November majority, with Milam County anticipated to vote Democratic.
Low Meyers, veteran blacksmith of CYen cron, 55 years in business, now runs a modern filling station adjoining his shop. Born 1858, he started as a blacksmith in 1878 after early work in meat handling and a brief mercantile stint. The filling station operates with the shop, managed by Mr. Copus.
Judd G. Davis, former Cameron mayor, is named by Mayor W. W. Chambers to replace resigned member B. E. Wallace on the school board. Wallace, long serving and respected, leaves due to a relative's employment in the district. Davis is praised for his prior involvement with schools and expected to contribute significantly.
Burglaries night opened the City Market safe run by D B Worcester and Son and took about six hundred dollars in checks and cash. The rear door was forced and the safe combo manipulated without explosives. No arrests yet though officers hold strong clues. It was the first major burglary here in months and the thief is believed to be someone familiar with the day’s market business.
John Bile Henderson, member of Edwin Lardy Post No 04, has been honored by Watten DD Head with appointment to the committee to entertain General Allenby of Great Britain at the National Legion Convention in San Antonio next month. General Allenby, a key cavalry leader in WWI, led exploits in the Holy Land and is noted for the Allied victory. Henderson will represent Texas on that committee.
Up to two o'clock Thursday Todd reports Cameron received 7000 bales of now crop cotton with gins at capacity. Weather allows rapid gathering and harvest may end by mid October. Estimated 1928 crop about 60,000 bales, about 20,000 bales below 1927, an average Milam county total.
Lions Club members heard EB Pickering of the Bureau of Animal Industry in Washington discuss livestock and dairying as paths to prosperity. He cited progress on a local cheese factory and expressed optimism about fever tick control after touring Milam County. Mrs. A B Guinn performed readings in Cameron for a Christian church style show.
Vacation days are over and the children must again be serious for nine months as school begins on Tuesday September 10. Superintendent T A Fisher has the building ready for the term with a highly qualified faculty. The opening program will feature board members and addresses by prominent citizens. TL Van Perkina will coach the football team with time shared with his duties as high school principal.
V. Adams, a former Milam County resident who moved to Bartlett, Texas, is held in Dallas on murder charges after shooting O. L. Matthews on a downtown street. Police report a motive linked to demands for money tied to an election issue and a disputed telegram.
Chas Swift and family have moved into a new modern home on East Eleventh Street in Cameron. The residence features spacious rooms and modern conveniences. J. F. Brown was the contractor, and Mr Swift is congratulated on the new improvements.
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