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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1926
Page
1
The Cameron Commercial Club aims to revive interest with a semi annual officer election on Monday September 27. Members urged to support a forward program including a full time secretary and expanded home industry efforts to boost town resources.
Cameron schools report a record start with 952 pupils enrolled across the High School Ada Henderson West Side Grade Shin School total, up 71 from last year. The district cites many transfers and first grade influx while labor shortages in cotton harvests affect attendance but few children are kept from school.
George William Triggs and Fred Young have gone to Georgetown to enter Southwestern University. Both are in training for the football season.
The writer praises interest in sanitation and urges a larger next year program. They argue taxes fund current improvements but many citizens gain no benefit, proposing a small monthly rental on connections to fund sewer extensions within two to three years and achieve uniform service.
Citizens discuss a monthly rental from sewer connections to raise about $2,000 yearly for sanitation. Funds would stay with the sewer program and fund more lines until development is completed. The idea aims to improve sanitation without diverting money from its purpose.
In Austin on September 15 Representative John W. Laird of Angelina county read a letter signed K K K and challenged the Ku Klux Klan to do its worst. The uproar followed his push for a law requiring candidates to name secret societies under oath.
Estimates for Milam County place the 1926 cotton crop around 60 000 bales, above the 50 000 bale normal. Weather and showers improved yields over three weeks, pests controlled, and bottom lands yield well. Shortage of pickers and lower prices cause apprehension.
By Thursday noon Cameron gins had received about 5500 bales of 1926 cotton with a potential rise to 6000 bales by night. The value is estimated around $600,000 or more. Overall Millam County faces a six million dollar crop if prices hold, with optimism for a seven to eight million dollar yield if prices climb.
Hillsboro reports S W Dees of Cameron indicted for murder in the March 2 death of his stepson Perry Dees. The body was exhumed after burial and tests by Dr W T Gooch of Baylor University found lethal strychnine.
Cameron newspapers, led by Herald and Enterprise Publishing, urge Cameron businesses to buy advertising materials locally. They argue out of town purchases harm the town’s economy, pay local taxes, support schools, and keep $20,000 in wages circulating within Cameron. They condemn merchants who source circulars from outside the city.
The body of Mamie Bichon, 31, found mutilated in Kiellywood cemetery after death by her own hand over unrequited love. Police recall three similar past cases in Houston where ghouls disinterred coffins seeking buried jewelry. Her funeral services were held Saturday.
Five wires touched trees along Cameron streets sparked fires and triggered multiple alarms Wednesday evening. Texas Public Utilities Manager Young said lines contacted tree tops, cutting street lights and lighting residences briefly as fire crews responded.
Fereveen asserts the Ku Klux Klan has taken a protectorate role over Mexico and questions how Texas Catholics who supported Attorney General Dan Moody will react to Ferguson’s warning of Klan power rising.
Wiltz McCown, 20, moves from Planters and Merchants Bank Hearne to First National Bank Cameron, taking over the post formerly held by Conn Moody. A Milam County native, son of SR and Mrs. McCown, he graduated Yee High School in 1924 and studied at Georgia Tech before entering banking.
A brief customer service note announces Mc Lane s Grocery offers fast delivery service for late or missing orders. Residents are urged to call for prompt assistance and reliable local shopping.
The Grand Jury convened September 16 reports fifteen indictments in Artesia cases. Defendants include Harvey McDonald for possessing intoxicating liquor Oscar Allen for burglary and felony theft Charlie Allen for burglary Eusebia Cordova for assault with intent to murder Albert Rim for burglary and felony theft Lafayette Dorans for transporting intoxicating liquor Charlie Matzig for manufacturing intoxicating liquor Naman Pressley for burglary Alex Watkins for burglary Frank Cordova for assault with intent to murder Marvin Strader for manufacturing intoxicating liquor Emma Whitworth for aggravated assault, all transferred to county court.
In Washington on September 15 the Ku Klux Klan wrapped up its third biennial vocation by unanimously approving a resolution urging the United States to refrain from involvement in Mexico's religious controversy. Imperial Wizard H W Evans warned the League of Nations and Europe against any invasion of Mexico, saying Klansmen would repel such action if the U S government is not ready to act.
Miss Christine Esslinger is visiting Mrs. Leslie Green in Temple, continuing a social call.
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