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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1929

Page

7

Hightower Family from Sabinal Visits Denson Kin

Local visit notes Rev. W. L. Hightower and wife of Sabinal with daughter Janie Hightower, who heads Home Economics in Corsicana Public Schools. They stay with Dr. J. L. Denson and Roy Hightower, Mississippi natives. Also, Miss Ivy Armstrong returns to Cameron for winter, to stay with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hoove. she directs physical education at Ada Henderson school and taught at Camp Waldemar.

W. L. Hightower Sabinal Janie J. L. Denson Rev Hightower Methodist Church Janie Hightower Corsicana Dr. Denson Roy Hightower Mississippi Ivy Armstrong Cameron W. R. Hoove Armstrong Ada Henderson Camp Waldemar

Army Veteran Lamb Recovering From Arm Operation

W. E. Lamb, a service man for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, is recovering this week from an operation on his left arm. A World War veteran, he serves as Post Commander of the Legion in Temple. Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Maddox and daughter Louise, and Mrs. R. S. Harris and daughter Erma attended a picture show in Temple Sunday afternoon.

W. E. Lamb Te Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Mr. Lamb Nolan Maddox Louise Maddox R. S. Harris Erma Temple

Miss Mae Marshall Travels With Julia Mae McCollum

Miss Mae Marshall spent the first of the week in Houston and was accompanied home by her niece Miss Julia Mae McCollum who will attend school in Cameron another year.

Mae Marshall Houston Julia Mae McCollum Cameron Betty McCollum Julia

Domestic Wash Service and Local Education News

Damp wash ready to wear with optional ironing and no starch, minimum charge 78 cents. Local notices report Miss Kathryn Atkinson teaching in Giddings for winter, Miss Cornelia Gunn returning to teach at Branchville, Miss Betty McCollum visiting Cameron, Miss Clyde Baskin teaching in Bartlett, and the marriage of Mr Hubert Phipps to Miss Rosa Marie Lefils at Judge Jeff Kemp's home with the groom's mother present.

Hubert Phipps Rosa Marie Lefils Jeff Kemp

Miss Eloise Rogers Heads to Port Arthur for Public School Music

Miss Eloise Rogers leaves this week to resume her work in Port Arthur teaching public school music.

Eloise Rogers Port Arthur

Mrs Childers and Clarice Hitchcock Move to Meeks

Mrs James Childers spent Sunday in Lexington and was accompanied home by her sister Miss Clarice Hitchcock who left for Meeks Monday morning to begin work as principal of the school there.

James Childers Lexington Clarice Hitchcock Meeks

Morris-Miss Humbles Tie The Knot At Judge Kemp Home

Brennan Morris and Miss Mae Marie Humbles wed Saturday evening at 9 30 o clock in the home of Judge Jeff Kemp with a private ceremony attended by family.

Brennan Morris Mae Marie Humbles Jeff Kemp

Matador Man Visits Gunns for Sunday Night Social

J. G. Waybourn of Matador was a guest Sunday night of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Gunn.

J. G. Waybourn Matador Wilson Gunn

Two Misses Teach In Dallas This Winter

Misses Lora Andrews and Minnie Wolfe have gone to Dallas where they will teach again this winter.

Lora Andrews Minnie Wolfe Dallas

Mayfield Youth Released From Cameron Hospital

Ralph Mayfield, son of Mr and Mrs J C Mayfield, who was severely injured in a car crash last week, has been moved from Cameron Hospital to his home and is reported doing nicely.

Ralph Mayfield J. C. Mayfield Cameron Hospital

Miss Tina Sprayberry Spends Winter in Cameron

Miss Tina Beth Sprayberry of Pendleton is spending the winter in Cameron with her grandmother Mrs K M Casey and attending school there.

Tina Beth Sprayberry Pendleton Cameron K. M. Casey

Local Notes From Town and Surroundings

Mrs John A Smith and son John A returned from an automobile trip through Yellowstone Park and western points. Mrs John Hays and children visited relatives in Bryan. Mrs Annie Taylor of Rosbed was guest of sister Mrs E J McCall. Taylor en route home from Brownwood. Miss Dorothy Blaylock to teach expression this winter at Hearne and Calvert opening studies next Monday. Mrs Wm Freeman and children and Ruby Nicholson visited Mrs Hubert Atkinson May Day afternoon. Lee Braun son of Mr and Mrs W L Braun of Milano and Cameron is attending New Mexico Military Institute Roswell this winter.

John A. Smith John A Yellowstone Park Annie Taylor Rosbed E. J. McCall Taylor Brownwood Dorothy Blaylock Hearne and Calvert Wm. Freeman Ruby Nicholson Hubert Atkinson Lee Braun W. L .Braun Milano and Cameron New Mexico Military Institute Roswell

Mrs Katie McCall George Leaves for Texarkana Teaching Post

Mrs. Katie McCall George departed several days ago for Texarkana Texas to teach this winter. She was summoned a week early by her principal to attend a teacher's institute and convention.

Katie McCall George Texarkana Texas

Mrs Laura Williamson Returns to Cameron in Texas

Mrs Laura Williamson, who had been visiting Corpus Christi for some time, returned to Cameron last week and is staying at the home of Mrs S R McCown.

Laura Williamson Corpus Christi Cameron S. R. McCown

Teachers to Begin Winter Posts in Calvert and Kingsville

Miss Helen Green departed for Calvert to teach English at the high school this winter. Miss Ruth Kemp left for Kingsville to resume public school work after attending institute and beginning teaching on Wednesday.

Helen Green Calvert Ruth Kemp Kingsville Institute

Miss Jennie Tyson Returns Home After Visit in Houston

Miss Jennie Tyson came back to her Houston home Sunday after visiting her mother Mrs Randolph Tyson. Miss Pauline Green left Sunday for Graham where she will teach this winter.

Kathryn Atkinson Giddings Jennie Tyson Houston Randolph Tyson Pauline Green Graham Shofner Sterling

Mrs Stewart Returns Home After Appendicitis Operation

Mrs Frank Stewart, who recently underwent an appendicitis operation at Cameron Hospital, was moved to her home Saturday. She has been with her mother Mrs Whitson and sisters Mrs Shelton of Dallas and Mrs Tongue of Alvin during her illness. Dr and Mrs Roy Denson of Kerrville were guests Tuesday of Mr and Mrs Joe Denson.

Frank Stewart Cameron Hospital Whitson Shelton Dallas Tongue Alvin Roy Denson Kerrville Joe Denson

Representative Hefley and Mrs Hefley Visit Washington

Representative and Mrs Sam Hefley are enjoying an extended visit in Washington D C and other points east, according to dispatches from the capitals.

Sam Hefley Washington, D. C

Miss Frances Austin Visits Cameron With Cotton Family

Miss Frances Austin of Gatesville spent last weekend in Cameron visiting her parents Dr and Mrs R Cotton.

Frances Austin Gatesville Cameron 8. R. Cotton

Wintering student and visitors mingle in Cameron notes

Mary Hazel Griggs of Pauls Valley Oklahoma will spend the winter in Cameron to attend school, accompanied by her aunt Mrs. B Slocomb. Mrs N C Smith of Houston has returned home after visiting her parents in Cameron. Mrs J D Rector and Miss Virginia Rector of Shreveport are guests of the Hefleys. L T Lewis and sons from Fort Worth visited Cameron last week. I N Pierce of Gause stopped in Cameron and renewed his Herald subscription for another year.

Mary Hazel Griggs Pauls Valley Oklahoma Cameron B. Slocomb J. D. Rector Virginia Rector Shreveport, la Hubert Hefley L. T. Lewis and Sons David and L. T. Jr

Hanover area rock and fossil collector extends subscription

A. C. Rochetzsky of the Milano highway near Hanover visited Cameron on Tuesday to renew his Herald subscription for another year. He shows keen interest in the local rocks and fossils display and owns Indian arrow heads and petrified wood. Nearby is a volcanic hill the editor plans to explore soon.

A. C. Rochetzsky Hanover Milano Cameron Herald Office

Miss Lillie Kate Beckerman Teaches In Thorndale

Miss Lillie Kate Beckerman has gone to Thorndale to teach this winter. She will join local schools for the season and resume her teaching duties amid the winter term.

Miss Lillie Kate Beckerman Thorndale

Sabinal Family Guests of Denson Trio

Rev. and Mrs. W L Hightower and daughter Miss Janie Hightower of Sabinal visit Dr and Mrs J L Denson. Miss Hightower is en route to Corsicana where she serves on the high school faculty.

W. L. Hightower Janie Hightower Sabinal J. L. Denson

Mrs Neblett of Waco Visits Cameron With Mother

Mrs. Roger Neblett of Waco is spending the week in Cameron with her mother Mrs. Ella Hooks.

Roger Neblett Waco Cameron Ella Hooks

Circle Three Rummage Sale Next Saturday at Former Piggly Wiggly

Circle three of the Methodist Missionary Society plans a rummage sale Saturday in the building formerly occupied by Piggly Wiggly. Proceeds will benefit mission work.

Circle Three The Methodist Missionary Society

Mrs. Todd and Miss Walker Return from El Paso Visit

Mrs. Robert Todd Miss Velda Wal ker and Miss Stella Mae Cass returned Friday from El Paso where they visited relatives for several weeks.

Robert Todd Velda Walker Stella Mae Cass el Paso

Lane Denson Spending Week in Cameron

Lane Denson of Temple is spending the week in Cameron for unexplained local engagements and events.

Lane Denson Temple Cameron

Reverend Hutcherson Hosts Family Weekend Guests

Rev. and Mrs. E. S. Hutcherson hosted relatives including Rev. Charles McLain of Waco who preached at Marlow Sunday. Another sister Mrs Otto Thompson and her ministerial student husband from Baylor University visited with their children on Monday.

E. S. Hutcherson Hutcherson Charles McLain Waco McLain Marlow Otto Thompson Baylor Unty

Miss Ethel Green Plans Southwestern University Winter Study

Miss Ethel Green leaves Monday to attend Southwestern University this winter. Iss Green was a student at Ward Belmont last year.

Ethel Green Southwestern University Iss Green Ward Belmont

Mrs S Kestenbaum Hosts Friday Bridge at Country Club

Mrs S Kestenbaum plans a Friday bridge gathering at the Country Club inviting guests for an afternoon session. The event centers on a social game among friends in a club setting.

S. Kestenbaum

Temple Couple Guests of Cameron Friends

Mr and Mrs J E Borders of Temple visited Cameron for a weekend with relatives and friends, spending Sunday and Monday there and enjoying local hospitality.

Temple Cameron

PTA Study Course Opens At Local High School

The Parent Teacher Association hosts a study course on PTA work begun Tuesday evening at the high school. Mrs H K Garner Mrs J P Love and Mrs E K Robbins teach the first lesson with Friday meetings planned and enrollment urged for all interested in PTA work.

Parent-Teacher Association National Parent- Teacher Association H. EK. Garner J. P. Love E. K. Robbins

Wheatley of Port Arthur visits Cameron and Friendship

M. J. Wheatley from Port Arthur called at The Herald to renew his 1981 subscription while visiting Cameron and Friendship. He was born and raised in the county and traveled with his mother Mrs. N J Wheatley. He was in Cameron for Becky Rogers trial with Judge John Watson and then moved on to New Braunfels. He works at Gulf Refining Company and runs a dairy business.

M. J. Wheatley Port Arthur Cameron Herald Office Mr. Wheatley Friendship N. J. Wheatley W. T. Walker New Braunsfels Becky Rogers John Watson Wheatley Gulf Refining Company

Advertising Manager Glenn Flinn Hurt in Car Crash

Glenn Flinn, advertising manager for The Herald, is recovering at home from injuries suffered in a Friday night automobile crash. Yim Cheeves, a passenger, was also bruised. Flinn was treated at Cameron Hospital and released to go home. friends note his injuries are not serious and he will return to work soon.

Glenn Flinn the Herald Yim Cheeves

Rivers Diverted From Bees by Fields of Ice

Ancient ice sheets redirected major North American rivers near the Mississippi valley. The upper Mississippi and Missouri shifted southward as Red River formed a glacial lake that drained toward Minnesota Valley, altering the headwaters of the Missouri while other rivers continued south.

Mississippi River Tle Jce Missoni Yellowstone Tiedoon Bay Missouri Red River Minnesota

Casigulare Casiquiare Stream Flows From Orinoco to Rio Negro

Explorers note the Casiguaire or Casiquiare in southern Venezuela is not a true canal but a natural stream linking rivers flowing in opposite directions. Investigations confirm waters flow consistently from the Orinoco to the Rio Negro, a tributary of the Amazon, with mouths far apart.

Venezuela Rocks Mountains Pacific Atlantic Orinoco Rio Negro Amazon

Caruso's generosity noted by New York press

The article claims the tenor Caruso was very generous, giving about 31,500 to each seat holder in New York. It notes his earnings from singing fees of 2,400 per performance, performed at least sixty times in a season, plus honoraria of 1,000 for appearances in New Orleans, totaling an estimated annual income around 200,000.

Caruso Wis Ten New York Hbesides Athentic City America Geonenhitie Records

1929 Cotton Crop Forecast at 14.825 Million Bales

The Department of Agriculture announced a 1929 cotton crop of 14.825 million bales based on September 1 conditions. The harvestable area is about 46.594 million acres with an abandonment of 3.8 percent. The forecast compares with 14.478 million bales last year and uses a 10-year average framework for yield and conditions.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Data Excluded From California and U S Totals

The report notes that data for Lower California Mexico are not included in California figures nor in the United States total. It clarifies regional accounting and separation of outlying territories from main national tallies.

California Mexico United States

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Parma’s Brown Mule Dixon Cord Tire J.T. Parma Fisk Tires Cameron, Texas Cornelia Gunn Baylor College Belton Branchvile Clyde Baskin Bartlett John Hays Johnnie Mae Robbie Bryan N. C. Smith George McGehee I. N. Pierce Gause Woodrow Cone Madisonville Bill Burns Walter Thomas of Hearne J. B. White Delphyn Scott Lubbock Texas Tech Conn Moody Needville G. C. Walters Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Tennessee Alabama Ana Arkansas New Mexico Arizona Lowe Unxoruens Jeter Lumber Co Geo. A. Thomas
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