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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
3
Will H. Mayes argues that Texas government costs are rising beyond growth, citing too many boards, duplicated education work, idle judges, wasteful spending, and extensive state travel. He notes agencies seek 64,284,840 for the next biennium, with over half for education, and expects cuts by the Board of Control and legislature.
The State Highway Department closed its fiscal year September 1 with an unexpended fund of 177000 dollars after all expenses. Its yearly appropriation was 778340 dollars. Preserving most of the budget is praised, as departments often try to spend remaining funds to secure future appropriations.
Noting a South Texas Chamber of Commerce push to add technical work to the State Teachers' College at Kingsville, D. R. Montgomery of Edinburg announced the city will not seek a state university, technical college, or teachers college in Edinburg. The statement expresses Edinburg's stance against establishing new state higher education facilities there.
Edinburg officials plan to transform the Edinburg Junior College into the South Texas Technological College. The move reflects local satisfaction with the current junior college and aims to broaden technical offerings and regional education access.
Over five years Texas fire losses totaled 75.85 million dollars with premiums of 136.11 million from the State Fire Insurance Department report. Losses to premiums average .557, while operating expenses reach 58.63 million, leaving a slim margin for risk. The figures indicate a heavy financial burden on the public.
The Tri-State Fair Association at Amarillo faces 414000 in five years of operation debt and bets on free admission to accelerate opening next week. Revenue will rely on concessions exhibit spaces and commissions. Free parking camping and entertainment features are offered. Ministers' Sunday Night will feature a 500 voice choir and churches have organized a large program.
Uvalde appears on track to solve its long standing water and irrigation problem. Tests indicate abundant submerged streams with capacity to supply domestic use and irrigation, potentially making Uvalde the fountain head for irrigation in this part of Texas. Texas begins to recognize that town development hinges on well conserved water.
Ballinger’s co operative creamery, operating less than a year, reports its manager is facing charges. Local officials have not released full details. The case involves administrative allegations and potential corrective action. Community members await further information.
A report to stockholders shows a Texas creamery increasing capital from 810000 to 25000 and enlarging its plant. Other Texas creameries and milk plants are experiencing similar gains.
A large power and light utility serving many small towns voluntarily lowers rates in some areas by about 25 percent. The move challenges the view that corporations are greedy and unfeeling and suggests utilities should be fair and transparent to win public trust.
Henry W. Stanley of the Broadway of America association notes Texas is seeing many new hotel projects in Austin Point Isabel Mason Crystal City Yoakum Llano Taylor and Cisco among others. He predicts about 10 million dollars will be spent in Texas during 1928 and the early months of 1929 to serve travelers and business.
In the Springfield diocese Bishop James A. Griffin orders all priests to refrain from involvement in politics. The lengthy letter to pastors states priests must leave political matters to outsiders to protect religion from bigotry during campaigns.
Ice cream supper hosted by Marlow residents at the Marlow school drew a large crowd Friday night to benefit the Marlow Cemetery. Community members donated and attended, contributing to the local fundraiser.
A local fund and similar contributions will be used to keep Marlow cemetery in Milam County among the best kept in appearance.
Several communities attended the supper and joined in the auction sale of novelties cakes and boxes. Ice cream and soda water were also articles of sale.
The growing Texas rice industry gains a historic milestone with the appointment of a government rice grader based in Beaumont. Official market reports are being received as Texas rice is graded in the same way as cotton and other staples.
Jasper residents gathered for the new airport celebration with about 7500 attendees. Army planes assisted in the display as many took their first rides in flying machines, making the event a spectacular showcase.
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