Local and Personal News roundup from Cameron area
Edwin Crowell returns home for a week of vacation between summer session and fall term at the University. Miss Wilma Witter of Belton visits friend Miss Eloise Rogers. Mrs. Gus Myers of Houston visits Cameron. Mrs. Julia Calley and grandson Billy Dan Cass of Hanover spend weekend with Mrs. Geo. Ditto. Dan Cass and G. C. Black join weekend in Galveston. Louis Gohmert and children return from Brookshire visit. Dance Wayside Saturday Night by J. D. Lewis admission 75c. Misses Ruby and Katherine Pinckney of Austin visit Corne,ia Gunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Crowell
Edwin
Julia Calley
Billie Dan Cass
Hanover
Cameron
Geo. Ditto
J. D. Lewis
Ruby
Katherine Pinckney
Austin
Cornelia Gunn
Mrs Ferguson and family visit Fort Worth kin
Mrs W S Ferguson and her Fort Worth family are visiting her mother Mrs George Ditto this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Ferguson
Fort Worth
George Ditto
Arrival of Earldeane Bailey in Turkey Texas
Announcements from Cameron note the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Earl Bailey of Turkey Texas. Friends celebrate the arrival of the wee Miss as Mesdames Draper and Rough return home after visiting the Bailey home in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Earldeane Bailey
Earl Bailey
Turkey
Texas
Mrs. Bailey
Mesdames M. L. Draper
Little Rock
Arkansas
M. M. Rough
Dolores
George Ditto
Mr and Mrs T A Fisher Move into George Simonds House
Mr and Mrs T A Fisher relocate to the George Simonds residence on Eleventh Street, marking a new home transfer in the local neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Fisher
George Simonds
Eleventh Street
Four Yoe High Grads Headed to Texas Christian University
Misses Elizabeth McDermott Hazel Freeman Ima and Iva Wilson leave for Fort Worth to enter T C U after graduating from Yoe High in spring Their departure signals a promising year ahead in their chosen work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth McDermott
Hazel Freeman
Ima
Iva Wilson
Fort Worth
Yoe High
Weekend Visit By Childress Family Named
Dr and Mrs D T Childress of Giddings visited over the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs G Childress, their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Childress of
Giddings
G. Childress
Damp wash and school moves as community notes
Ib wash prices listed for damp wash flatwork and pressed items with a minimum charge. Local residents return from El Paso and prepare for teaching at Yee High and Schulenburg. Families relocate for schooling and new homes as Joyce Cox heads to Harvard. Funeral in Italy for Mr Harris Self. Admission 5 cents.
Visitors from Austin and Cameron guests in Galveston
Mr. and Mrs. T C Whites of Austin visited the home of Mr. and Mrs Dan Gunn on Monday. The couple, formerly from Cameron, were welcomed by friends. Mr Hardy Massey spent Sunday in Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.c.whites
Austin
Dan Gunn
Cameron
Mr. Hardy Massey
Galveston
El Campo trip ends after long visit with grandmother
Mrs Tommy La Cook and her young daughter return to El Campo after extended stay with Mrs M Stedman. Nathan McGehee lies in Cameron Hospital recovering from an operation performed last Friday and is reported to be doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy la Cook
el Campo
M. Stedman
Nathan McGehee
Cameron Hospital
S. W. Cheeves
Temple
Frank
Howell son to join State University after California tour
Tom Howell youngest son of Mr and Mrs T A Howell worked with a California orchestra this summer and will travel to Champaign Illinois to enter the State University. He will pay expenses while playing with orchestras this fall and friends express pleasure at his admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Cox
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Joyce
M. G. Cox
State University
Tom Howell
T. A. Howell
California
Champaign
Tom
Keeling Leaves Cameron High for Nederland Posting
Mr. Hugh D. Keeling, a Cameron High School faculty member for four years, left Tuesday for Nederland where he will assume a new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh D. Keeling
Cameron High School
Nederland
Local residents and visitors gather in Cameron households
Mr and Mrs T A Howell host two of Howell brothers Dean of Energy Texas and Frank of Hamilton. W D Favors and daughter Ed Costin Brownwood visit Cameron then return with Mrs Favors. Several relatives travel from Dallas Temple Nash ville Rockdale and San Antonio for visits and medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Howell
Mr. Howell
Dean Howell
Energy
Texas
Frank Howell
Hamilton
W. D. Favors
Ed Costin
Brownwood
Cameron
Favors
Local tidbits from Houston and Temple visits
Miss Maurine Scott of Houston visits Miss Helen Green, former S. M. U. friends. Mr. J. L. Barmore has been in Temple under Dr. Woodson for eye treatment. Bennie Collins of Houston visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Max Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdl Cheeves
Helen Green
Maurine Scott
Houston
J. L. Barmore
Temple
Dr. Woodson
Bennie Collins of
His
Mrs
Max Collins
Teachers assigned to couples and households this year
Teachers listed by locations pair with companions and households. Irma Porter and Mary Alice Porter of Rockdale team with Mrs. Preston Graves and others across Denton Smithville Leander Arlington San Marcos Anderson and Rosebud. Mr and Mrs Childers housekeep in the Samson house on North Travis from Rosebud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma
Mary Alice Porter
Rockdale
Preston Graves
Jolly Blanche Pitts
Denton
Gladis Gray
Smithville
Blanche Wiley
Leander
George Childress Sr
Lucille Ford
Ethanel Jenkins
Liano
Ike Ledbetter
Lucille Peterson
Arlington
Taylor
San Marcos
Agnes Gartner
Coleman
Temple
W. H. Henley
Blanche Hensley
Anderson
Jeff Kemp
Lou Davis
L. V. Perkins
Childers
Samson House
North Travis
Rosebud
Mrs George A Thomas Heads to Temple Clinic
Mrs George A Thomas leaves Monday for Temple for examination at the clinic. Friends express hopes for her speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Thomas
Temple
Cottle Family Heads to Bryan for Visit and Golf
Mr and Mrs Cottle and daughter Mary Ellen traveled to Bryan on Sunday for a family visit. Mr Cottle also entered a golf tournament on Monday, signaling a weekend of leisure and sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cottle
Mary Ellen
Bryan
Mr. Cottle
Reed Rogers Competes In Bryan Golf Tourney
Reed Rogers participated in a golf tournament held in Bryan on Monday, showcasing his form and competitive spirit for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Rogers
Bryan
Mrs Casey Returns From Dallas Visit With Relatives
Mrs FE N Casey came back from Dallas after visiting her nieces and nephews. She traveled with Mr and Mrs W L Shires, and Mrs Shires spent a month with her parents Mr and Mrs A Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. N. Casey
Dallas
W. L. Shires
Trio Heads to Edinburg Junior College Friday
Arthur Adams Monroe Smith and Murns Graham are leaving Friday to attend the Junior College at Edinburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Adams
Monroe Smith
Murns Graham
Edinburg
Harlan Family Visits Cameron From Jacksonville
Mrs J M Harlan and her two children Maidie and Paul of Jacksonville spent Sunday in Cameron with brother L L Blaylock and family. They were accompanied home by Miss Gladys Blaylock for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Harlan
Maidie and
Paul Harlan
Jacksonville
Cameron
L. L. Blaylock
Gladys Blaylock
Beatrice Rylander Leaves for Texas Christian University
Miss Beatrice Rylander departs this week to attend Texas Christian University for the coming school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Rylander
S. M. Burns Confined at Home Amid Recovery Wishes
S. M. Burns remains at home this week with friends sending best wishes for a swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Burns
Calvert Man Fatally Shot On North Main Street
Jack Allen, a well known Calvert resident, was killed by an unknown shooter around midnight Saturday at a North Main Street filling station. Local officers have no suspects. The body was buried at Sunnyside Cemetery Monday afternoon with Rev. J. E. Merrell leading the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Allen
North Main Street
Sunnyside Cemetery
J. E. Merrell
Snake charmers’ claim debunked by Colombo institute head
The director of the Masteur Institute in Colombo, Ceylon, says the idea that snakes leave their haunts to music is a myth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masteur Institute
Colombo
Ceylon
150 Acres North of Barclay Ranch for Sale
150 acres of good black land in fine cultivation with 2 houses and barns, 5 head of mules and farming tools. Possession available by January 1. Contact Henry Ocker, Rosebud, Texas. 16-4tp
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Barclay Ranch
Henry Ocker
Rosebud
Texas
Black Prairie land with improvements for sale in Texas
114 acres of black prairie land with four sets of improvements in good condition located on state highway between Cameron and Hearne Texas. Post office box 730 Cameron Texas. 2 to
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Cameron
Hearne
Texas
Tucker Homestead For Sale In Dallas And Land In Cameron
For sale items include the Tucker homestead at 404 Crockett Street with adjoining old high school grounds and two acres on a highway road to Waco within Cameron city limits. Ideal for subdivision home sites. For particulars write J Milton Tucker, 805 Thomas Building, Dallas, Texas.
Publishers Urge Subscribers Pay Overdue Subscriptions
The Herald requests all subscribers check the printed date on their papers and remit payment if expired. Due to past carryovers, many subscription items accumulated, but improved conditions now allow publishers to expect prompt remittance or in-person payment at the office.
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Herald
Correspondents Wanted in Milam County Communities
The Herald seeks correspondents in Milam County communities. Interested parties should contact the editor for compensation details and arrangements. The paper values local community news for Cameron and the county and asks for responsive potential writers.
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the Herald
Milam County
Cameron
Gorilla devoured by ants after explorer leaves cage
An African explorer captured a four year old gorilla weighing 126 pounds and confined it in a cage. On return the explorer found the cage intact but the gorilla was eaten by ants, leaving only a skeleton and a few tufts of hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Notice to Readers Local and Personal Pages Expanded
The Herald announces two pages for locals and personals expanding the feature. Readers with social items or news are asked to phone 587 to contribute, promising a larger newspaper for Cameron and greater advertising value for merchants.
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The
Herald
the Herald
Cameron
Visits of Mrs Chartrand and Family in Houston
Mrs. John Chartrand and her children Veralice and John Jr. visited sister Mrs. G C Walters in Houston on Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Moore
G. C. Walters
Colorado
John Chartrand
Houston
Veralice and
John Jr
Gunn to Houston for Magnolia Oil district manager post
Wilson Gunn travels to Houston to meet Magnolia Oil Company officials over a district manager role. He recently formed a 104 cal oil company with J. H. DuBois, who has rejoined Magnolia. Mrs. Gunn accompanies him as friends here wish him success but regret the departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Gunn
Houston
Magnolia Oil Company
Gunn
Cal Oil Company
J. H. DuBoi
Magnolia
J. H. DuBois
Mr. Gunn
Local Woman Discovers Husband Bald After Years
An Atchison couple learns that a long time habit reveals his baldness at home after fourteen years of marriage. The husband’s hat wearing habit in the house becomes the unmasking detail reported by the local paper.
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Atchison
Hidden diamond clue in late marquis will surfaces
A quip about a three karat diamond hidden in a will of a French marquis is confirmed as fact, with the second molar remark echoing a buried treasure motif. The puzzle blends inheritance notes with a claim of a buried treasure linked to noble lineage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilma Witter of
Belton
Eloise Rogers
Gus Myers
Dan Cass
G. C. Black
Louis Gohmert
Louis Jr
Dorothy
Brookshire
Acme Steam Laundry
Robert Todd
Velda Walker
el Paso
Velda
Yee High School
Ray Burke
G. C Walters
North Central Street
Wade
Hugo Slaughter
Italy
Harris S. Self
Mr. Self
Port Sullivan
Charlie Swift
Edna Sprinkle
Chas. Sproutt
Charles
Elizabeth
Gladewater
Joe Matula
Thirteenth Street
Mrs. Watson
Frances Hause
Llano
Mrs. Durward Hause
Elizabeth Goddard
Nashville
Tenn
C. N. Green
W. W. Jackson
Mrs. Green
Ruth Goddard
San Antonio
Mrs. Jackson
Ruby Lingert
Grace McClaren
Jones Prairen
Little Mattie Ruth Chambers
Marshall Chambers
Cyrus Miller
Pendleton
Garland Philip
Milano
John Ryan
Mrs. Goldsmith
Waco
Belle Stallworth
Wayside Park
J. E. Gregory
Earl Kennerley
Katerine
Pete
Jake Aust
John Halbrook
Los Angeles
Annie
Grace Stallworth
E. Beach
Tom Law
Grandma Sustek
Terrell, Texas
Tom Babovee
Guy Slocomb
Sour Lake
Don Slocomb
Calvert
D. Fef
Bush
Minneapolis
Minnessota
Raymond Sharpe
Western Union Telegraph Office
Rhode Island
R. G. Grabein
W. O. Triggs
W. D. Favor
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Fellowship
Utpa
Cedar Garment Factory
Amsterdam
New York
Lalla Meyers Millinery
Bewleys
Felix Matula & CO
Cameron, Texas
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