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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1935
Page
1
City Marshal Gene Smith promotes a policy to curb automobile dangers in Cameron. The plan emphasizes community cooperation, strict enforcement of ordinances, and extended vigilance to reduce traffic accidents despite a nationwide rise in fatalities.
Marvin Sneed Jr son of the late Marvin Sneed farmer of Calvert died at Scott and White Hospital Temple on Wednesday. Funeral set for Calvert at 10 o clock Thursday morning per cousin Dan Tyson.
The speaker urges Cameron to become a model town for sober driving and to enforce traffic regulations even if it is difficult, offering support to Marshal Smith to solve the problem and safeguard the public.
Rev C Y Dossey, noted State Evangelist, will lead revival services at the First Baptist Church twice daily from next Sunday through September 20. His prior visit drew strong praise for earnest preaching. Music director R N Duckworth will conduct the choir and a good music program is planned.
O. J. Cunningham was arrested by Milam county officers for shooting at Mrs. Floyd Horton on August 29 at about 1 AM. Horton, an Austin American circulator in Rockdale, aided by lawyer Poke Shelton, sought a writ of habeas corpus in Austin. denial led to a bond set at 3500 dollars. Sheriff Max Kennedy and the Prosecuting Attorney attended Friday’s Austin hearing. Horton described the shooter as having short blond hair standing up.
Burlington Catholic School opens this fall for the first time in two years with the dedication by Tipp Byrne of the Galveston Diocese. Father O'Sullivan will lead the opening high mass as 75 students are enrolled and Sisters of the Incarnate Word of Houston take charge. Clergymen from the diocese are expected to attend.
The Cameron City Council seeks a three hundred thousand dollar federal loan for light and water plants funded mostly by revenue bonds with a government grant. The Herald questions the plan arguing it shifts cost to taxpayers, warns against a dual municipal system, and urges reliance on existing capable utility services. The article urges careful consideration of bonds and potential rate hikes.
Yoemen undergo brisk drills as General training starts for the season. Coach Wood downplays this game but aims for a touchdown or two to secure the honors. The 1935 edition is expected to be fast and smart with light material. Next week the Herald begins annual Yoemen publicity with the coach.
Cameron citizens are invited to a Friday night benefit at the Youmen lighted field to support the Cameron Band. A game between married and unmarried Cameron women will be played, with admission charged to fund the band. Umpire W. O. Triggs and listed participants will attend, meeting at 7 p.m.
A Doro thy Perkins representative will visit Dusek Pharmacy from September 16 to 21 to explain a beauty care method to store customers. The complimentary service has been provided at considerable store expense. Women in the trade area are urged to make reservations.
Milam County remains legally dry though no law exists to prosecute violations until the Texas legislature convenes. A 1917 dry vote was repealed this year, but local option protections still apply. Election procedures to resume liquor sales await state guidelines.
Camer city store runs September sales days with new merchandise arrivals and lower prices. Rh F Stewart predicts big value and er prices this weekend and into the next week, highlighting price quotations and encouraging shopper response.
A six day sale starts Friday at Green and Boedeker in Cameron and runs through Friday September 20. Leland Green announced in the Herald. Carloads of merchandise have been brought in with lowered prices and wide patronage of fair trade advantages. Miss Mollie Moore left last week for Dallas to visit her sister Mrs. John Poteet for an indefinite time.
Dr Hill, known as Captain Hill of the Texas Rangers and the first chaplain of the state police, spoke at Cameron's revival at the Presbyterian church. The event highlighted his life, Rangers service, and views on crime and America's survival as the revival runs through Friday with topics on religion and home responsibility. He drew praise for personal charm and veteran experience, with Tuesday Lions Club remarks and church talks noted.
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