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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1927
Page
1
The Cameron school system starts the year well despite hot weather. High school enrollment passes 150, up about 30 from last year aided by tuition-law provisions. Added staff prevents congestion. grades remain steady. New programs include manual arts, citizenship and character education, and daily library work under a special instructor to foster love of literature.
Two young prisoners confined for burglaries in Milam county jail cut their way to freedom on Wednesday. Officers had no satisfactory explanation of how the men obtained tools or gains and as of noon they had not been recaptured.
Correction to an advertisement identifies I. D. Evans as auctioning a car load of mules on Saturday at the Frank Monroe barn, not the Green Produce barn, with Evans arriving in Cameron on Wednesday and reports the stock as unusually good.
The grand jury met September 4 to September 9 and returned 44 indictments including 35 felonies and 9 misdemeanors. It listed two murder, three assault to murder, five burglary, seven felony theft, three illegal liquor offenses, five drunken driving, and other charges. Some cases were transferred to county and justice courts. Foreman H H Camp and secretary Dan B Gunn led the panel. Criminal docket to be called Monday with many cases set or disposed.
Homer Peel, Syracuse star in the International League, owned by the St. Louis Cardinals, is called to St. Louis for the series with the New York Giants. He appeared once at bat Tuesday without a hit and hits .330 this season. Cameron friends including Wm. Rogers sent telegrams praising Peel and urging a strong batting run.
J. W. Coleman announces he will not seek a third term as Commercial Club president after two years in office. The group will meet September 26 for a semi annual election of directors and officers with plans for a large meeting and refreshments, possibly a banquet. Coleman cites a wish to share responsibility and notes limited cooperation.
Cameron Masons gathered in Waco to hear Dr. Joseph Forte Newton of Philadelphia address the local master Masons. Attendees from Cameron included Drayton McLane, J. S. Bragg, Max Collins, S. P. Cross, G. T. Newton, Jeff T. Kemp, G. E. Garner, R. E. Sharpe, Dr. E. Kruse, W. F. Sharpe, Roy Griffith, Earl Burke, Albert Collins, S. A. Cottle, O. M. Smith, P. E. Coker, and Mr. McLendon and Mr Smith from Ben Arnold.
Large crowds attended the 98¢ sale at Lyon Dry Goods Company on Saturday. Regular staff plus extra clerks struggled to wait on shoppers as a promotional circular and Herald advertisement drew buyers. A letter from A B Frank Co. of San Antonio praised the sale. Large buckets were snapped up within minutes of opening.
Fire early Wednesday night destroyed the Cone Burke store and contents at Riverside Tourist Park Cameron. Origin undetermined but suspected to have started in the store near the hamburger stand. Loss partly insured. the 1924-built shop attracted travelers and picnickers to the park. The store is likely to be rebuilt soon.
Milam County holds a two day teachers institute at Yee High School Cameron on September 29 30 with Cameron Rockdale and Thorndale joining rural teachers. Dean W S Allen Baylor University will deliver the inspirational address and Mrs S M N Marrs National Vice President of Women’s Clubs will discuss Parent Teacher work.
A nine month old child, Ruby Ray Hawkins aged year and eight months, died when the car left the Round Rock road nine miles north of Austin and overturned. The parents Mr Earl Hankins and Mrs Hawkins of Rockdale escaped injury. Mrs Rosa McMillan and husband traveled from Cameron to Round Rock to be with relatives. Funeral planned in Rockdale.
A new church for Mexican Catholics in Cameron and vicinity will soon be finished. J W Brown holds the contract for the Southwest Cameron site. Milam County Lumber Co supplies material. This adds to another church project for St Monica's costing about 45009.
The Chevrolet Commercial Caravan highlights rapid progress from horse drawn wagons to motorized delivery. It notes how the modern commercial car or truck is engineered for various trades, aided by good roads and a thriving commercial body industry.
Housewives in Cameron will be interested in a large display by the Texas Power and Light Company announcing next week a sale of washing machines to be operated electrically in the home. The inducement of 3.50 down and small monthly payments will appeal as an economical and easy way to buy.
An ice cream supper is planned for Yarrelton on Saturday night September 17. Proceeds will go to support the local Baptist church and the public is invited to attend.
The Episcopal Church announces Evening Prayer and a sermon at 5 p.m. on Sunday September 18. Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. and the Young People’s Service League gathers at 1:30 p.m. All are invited to worship.
A Sunday School workers training school started last Monday at the Methodist church. Rev F W Dawson and Rev C W Loky of Jacksonville conduct the courses Organization and Administration of the Sunday School and Teaching in the Sunday School. The program runs this week and attracts many participants.
Felix Matfila maintains his 50 000 bale Milam county cotton estimate despite competing forecasts of 49 000. Rush A. Thomas, a farmer and yield judge, expects 50 000 or more as dry weather and favorable conditions aid the crop. A 50 000 bale yield would boost prosperity beyond any postwar peak.
The Cameron market shows strong cotton activity with prices near 22.75 per bale and a rising trend. About 10,800 bales were received at local warehouses, signaling a larger than average year as 16,000 bales have been ginned in the county and farmers report higher yields.
The Bobby Warren show opened in Cameron this week with Me and My Baby drawing crowds. Management reports strong attendance each night and says many were turned away from the big center. The engagement continues through Saturday and will move to Taylor next Monday for a week-long run.
Dr W W Greer 72 former Cameron resident and Austin state hospital staff member died in Austin on September 10 1927. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery Cameron and services were led by the Green Brothers with Masonic and Methodist rites attended by many friends. He was born in 1855 in North Carolina and came to Texas as a young man shaping pioneer medical work. Survived by three daughters Mrs Lewis Ball Huntsville Mrs George Otey Ardmore OK Lola Greer and one son Worth Greer.
Cotton ginned in Milam County for 1927 before September 1 reached 16 522 bales including half bales, versus 2 940 bales by September of 1926. Report by Grover Hf Albert, Special Agent.
Work on the Presbyterian church in Cameron is advancing toward completion by February 1926. The modern building will house all church activities, provide Sunday School accommodation, include offices and a pastor’s study for Rev. H. G. Kenney, and feature a pipe organ. The auditorium will be among the state's best appointed.
C W Bradbury purchases a Willys Knight sedan from Wilkerson Brothers. The car arrived here Wednesday from Dallas where Perry Wilkerson traveled to receive it.
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