Bishop Byrne Blesses Cornerstone at St Monica’s Parish
Right Rev. C. E. Byrne leads a large ceremony at St. Monica's to bless and lay the cornerstone of a $45,000 brick church building. The event includes a speech on faith, a flag display, and a fundraiser dinner. a Mexican church project in West Cameron is also blessed for Rev. Gabriel Tous.
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C. E. Byrne
D. D
Galveston Diocese
St. Monica‘s Parish
Byrne
Christ
Earth
St. Peter
Peter
Hell
J. P. Gleisner
Bryan
Bernard Lee
Galveston
J. Berberich
Lott
Christopher Pracker
Tours
M. Heinzlemann
Westphalia
S. Cintek
Marlin
S. Ruby
Waco
Geo. Duda
Menz
M. Domansky
S. Spinneweber
St. Monica’s Church
West Cameron
J. F. Brown
Gabriel Tous
Friends of the Parish
Posey Ill After Typhon Fever Attack
Jake Posey of the Knights of Pythias presently at home after an illness described as typhon fever. Friends note his service as chancellor commander and expect his return soon despite severe ailment.
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Jake Posey
Mr. Posey
Knights of Pythias
Cera Aig
Alo
Flinn Leaves The Herald for University of Texas
The Herald announces advertising manager Glenn H. Flinn will depart in a few days to attend the University of Texas in Austin. This week is Flinn Week in his honor as the paper notes growth in display volume and valuable service, with no new staff hires planned to replace him.
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Glenn H. Flinn
The
Herald
Austin
University of Texas
Flinn
Cameron
Tax Collector Honored for Efficient Office by Auditor
Roy Law Milam County tax collector receives high praise from Jno C Newton Rankin Audit Company Houston for the 1926 audit. The review commends the office for efficient accounts and a strong record in both current and delinquent tax totals.
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Law
Jno. C. Newton
Rankin Audit Company
Houston
Roy Law
Milam County
Newton
Cameron
Court House
Dayton Tires Expands Reach With Hicks Rubber Cameron Branch
Dayton tires will be distributed on a larger scale after securing a Hicks Rubber Company branch in Cameron. Mr. Fox advertises tire prices for the week and promises improved service at his station with new equipment and added storage for a wider tire selection.
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Dayton
Hicks Rubber Company
Cameron
Fox
Antec
Three Skeletons Found in Gravel Bed Near Cameron
Three human skeletons were unearthed in eighteen inches of earth in a Cameron gravel pit. Workers report two found last week and one on Monday, buried about thirty yards apart. Local speculation suggests ancient burial or possibly Indian origins, with bones heavily decayed and skull fragments preserved.
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Cameron
J. L. Slaughter
Dr Joseph Forte Newton to Speak to Masons in Waco
Dr Joseph Fort Newton, Philadelphia Episcopal minister and noted Masonic author, will speak September 14 at 8 p.m. in the Grand Lodge Temple, Ellery Hall, Waco. Cameron Lodge urges a large Central East West Texas delegation. Grand Master M A Childers also promotes attendance. Newton, famed for wartime service and prolific writings, is described as an eloquent speaker and leading Masonic scholar. Plans for the trip available through local Masonic officers.
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Drayton McLane
Cameron
Dr. Newton
Grand Lodge
Waco
Central
East
West Texas
M. A. Childers
San Antonio
America
Newton
Texas
Cameron Opens School Year with 808 Enrolled
Cameron schools opened on Monday September 5 with 808 students across all departments. High school 338 grades 470 include kindergarten of 36 pupils under Miss Dake Young. Superintendent T A Fisher foresees a successful year and possible higher enrollment as crops clear. Principal L Van Perkins returns. opening exercises featured the board and superintendent address and a citizens meeting to back athletics.
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Cameron Schools
Dake Young
T. A. Fisher
L. van Perkins
Perkins
Cameron Receives 8500 Bales Cotton to Date
The Cameron area reports 8500 bales or more of cotton received to date. Wagon receipts at the local press show 7500 bales and with round scales ginned here the total will surpass 8500. Cotton sales on the streets rise above 24 cents following the government report.
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Cameron
Corner Stone Blessed for St Monica's Church in Cameron
The cornerstone of the new St Monica's Church in Cameron was blessed by Bishop Byrne with a large assembly present. Attending were prominent figures including Rev George Apel, Gov Dan Moody, Judge Jeff Kemp, Mayor Judd Davis, and architect Leo Dielmann.
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God
Jesus Christ
Mary Immaculate
St. Monica’s
Pope Pius XI
Calvin Coolidge
United States of America
Dan Moody
Texas
Jeff T. Kemp
Milam County
Judd G. Davis
Cameron
C. E. Byrne
D. D
Galveston
George Apel
St. Monica’s Church
John Matula
Bishop Byrne
Leo Dielmann
San Antonio
Vullimin
Frank Petzold
Prominent farmer W. S. Law wounded in Cameron attack
W. S. Law, well known Cameron farmer and former local merchant, is recovering in Cameron Hospital after a knife attack by Noah Moore. Law suffered multiple stab wounds including to the back and lung, head lacerations, and facial slashes. Moore is jailed in Milam County awaiting grand jury action. police recovered the assailant's pistol. Law had been arranging cotton pickers and was fortunate to drive to the hospital after the assault.
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S. W. Law
Cameron
Cameron Hospital
Mr. Law
Law
Dr. Newton
Newton
Slocomb
Ft Worth Man Buys Barmore Motor Co
J. M. Bowman of Ft Worth buys the Barmore Motor Company from J L and G C Barmore and will take charge on the fifteenth of this month. Bowman, an experienced garage man, will arrive in Cameron shortly to arrange the takeover. Bowman is brother of Mesdames Jim Watson and J R Long. Gaston Barmore continues the paint shop and will focus on this growing enterprise.
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J. M. Bowman
Ft. Worth
Barmore Motor Company
J. L
G.C. Barmore
Mr. Bowman
Cameron
Jim Watson
J. R. Long
Gaston Barmore
Limit in Advance on Cotton Thursday
Cotton advanced $10 a bale Thursday morning after a government crop forecast. The report shows Crop 12,692,000 bales, Ginnings 1,640,000, Condition 56.1, Yield 149.9. Prices listed New York October 24.40 and New Orleans October 24.50.
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New York
New Orleans
Mrs Stasa Glasscock Dies in California
Mrs Stasa Glasscock formerly Miss Stasa Grig daughter of Dr R E Grigg of Ad Hall died at her home in St Monica California at 6 pm Tuesday September 5 1927 The funeral was held there Wednesday Attending were Mr and Mrs W B Denson of Cameron and other relatives She was about 36 years old and educated in Cameron in 1908
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Stasa Glasscock
Stasa Grig
R. EL Grigg
Ad Hall
St. Monica California
Glasscock
S. W. Law
W. B. Denson
Ed Tompking
St. Monica
Fornia
Riverside Farm
Cameron
City Plans Street Topping Program and Financing
The city aims to start a street topping program with a contract to be let soon if the mayor and finance committee secure borrowing. The project totals about 150 blocks of paving at a cost near 15 000 dollars, with property owners paying one third each and individuals capped at 22.50. The city seeks Cameron banks to provide the funds repaid from current revenues, no bonds or warrants needed. The topping uses 90 percent asphalt with lime rock for a durable two course layer. If successful, the city will gain more blocks of paving.
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Cameron Banks
Temple Visit By Gaston Hays Family
Mrs. C. E. Gaston and Mrs. John Hays and children spent a day in Temple with Mrs. Cecil Porterfield. She recently moved to Temple from Cameron. I sit
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C. E. Gaston
John Hays
Temple
Cecil Porterfield
Cameron
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John C. Newton
Dayton Tires
Joseph Forte Newton
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L. L. Blaylock
Chas. Sens
Will Vaughn
Guy Pope
Law- Sprinkle Mercantile Company
Oak Hill
Barmore Motor Co
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