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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
1
Governor Smith campaigns in Oklahoma City and across Nebraska and Kansas while Milam County shows minimal population growth signals for farming towns. The piece cites census figures for Milam and Cameron, discusses road upkeep, and critiques the International Life Insurance Company and state regulatory oversight.
A group of about ten Masonic leaders led by P. D. Mathis, secretary in San Antonio, will travel to Cameron September 22 to confer ranks on candidates in the Royal Arch chapter. Little River Chapter plans an enthusiastic meeting and asks all members to attend.
The report lists contributors to the National Democratic Finance Committee as reported by Gies L. Arriett. Names include Buckholts J. J. Kadlecek Thorndale Giles Summerlin Ben Arnold Willis Vogelsang Milano Joe Burnett Gause J. A. Ely and Allen Warner.
A Sunday night gathering at First Baptist Cameron drew wide attendance for the Boy Scout movement. Speakers included Rev T Ramsey and J Hale of Waco. Scout Executive L C Alexander praised Cameron’s ranking in the Heart of Texas district.
Billy Wallace recounts a European tour from December to August, detailing time in Paris at the Chateau de Bures an American boys school near Paris, visits to Italy including Genoa Rome Naples Florence Venice and Milan, a London week, and observations on Paris life labor and culture. He notes Paris fashion and Parisians, Italian summers and a liking for English theatre.
Cameron youths R. B. Rylander Jr. and A. C. Freeman Jr. survived a plane crash near the city while landing after a takeoff mishap. Rylander suffered a nose injury and Freeman was badly shaken as the plane overturned during the emergency landing.
A fire destroyed the Rosebud compress on Tuesday morning, igniting 1700 bales of cotton. Reported damage nears a million dollars with prior similar losses noted at Cameron compress. Mrs Bonds Laird to begin her third term in Buckholt schools on October first.
The commissioners court plans legal measures to stop unlawful tonnage on trucks to protect roads and bridges. Committee members F S Lesovsky F J Beckerman and WH Shipp told of their Thursday court visit where officials pledged legal advice and support.
Mrs Katherine Johnson 78 widow of Judge M M Johnson died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs G Morris home in Austin. Nine children survive including J R Johnson Austin J A Green Cameron J B Hudson Victoria J Johnson Brownsville Tenn G C Morris Austin M M Johnson Jr Luling Mrs M P Dikeman Temple Merc B W Ware and Mrs N P Deavours Dallas. Funeral services were held Friday September 14 at ten in the morning officiated by Rev W R Minter.
Notice warns of several dengue cases in Cameron and explains transmission by mosquitoes. Urges immediate attention to all mosquitoes and breeding places. Signed Epperson M D City Health Officer.
About 13 000 bales of cotton from the 192% crop had been marketed in Cameron by nine o'clock Thursday morning with expectations the total would near 14 000 by night. The crop is much better than anticipated and could yield well over 50 000 bales valued at five million dollars. Cameron's ample compression and rail facilities plus roads and ginning setup position it as a major Texas cotton center.
The Milam County PTA council meets at 2:00 p.m. in the Yee High School library room on Thursday September 27. After a business session they join the Teachers Institute and Cameron PTA for a program with Miss Lorrenteng Cameron Hospital on Health and Mrs A J Wakefield San Antonio giving the main address. Public attendance urged. Mrs J A Green, Secretary.
Miram County teachers will gather September 27 and 28 for the annual Teachers Institute at Yoo High School. About 300 teachers are expected as Dr. Thomas Shelby and G B Wilcox lead sessions on school work and rural education. The event includes talks by Miss Weider and Mrs. Wakefield with the State Department represented and Parent Teacher discussions scheduled.
Mra Katene and others sued for a share of Lizzie B Wilson estate. A district court jury ruled for the appellants. The verdict mirrors a Falls County decision involving Neff and associates. The case questioned whether Lizzie B Wilson could will away portions of land by acquirement terms. The Southwestern University at Georgetown may retain 96 acres while a tract willed to John W House is also involved. Final results await the complete edivict detailing.
D. J. Manley, representative of Pittsburg Water Heater, announces a special sale beginning today at Community Natural Gas Co. with inducements of $2 down and free connection. A large display space advertises the heater, and Manley expects strong local interest as households prepare for timely utility upgrades. The office display highlights the sale and heater models for customers.
The Smith Brown Derby featured Sy appearing in public with K. Freeman, a prominent local figure, presenting a Tammany vintage headgear. Mrs Lillie McCown and daughter Miss Magic Reed McCown visited Belton on Wednesday. Miss McCown heads to Baylor College to enroll for the coming school year.
Wide interest in Home Demonstration club work is reported by Miss Minnie Bartholomew. Activities include a Duncan club salad demonstration, a cafeteria supper fundraiser, health program at Hoyte, and upcoming culling and history projects for Girls' clubs with plans for cake baking and ice cream demonstrations.
The Radio Shop installs Atwater-Kent factory gear in Cameron to outfit its workshop. The new equipment will allow the shop to handle all makes of receivers, expanding service capacity and enabling broader radio repairs and sales.
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