Public hearings urge candor on codes of fair competition
The article notes disclosures at Washington hearings on fair competition codes, with NRA signaled on June 16 and broad participation by consumers workers and advisory boards. It warns wage costs rising for boots and shoes and predicts higher retail prices as industries adjust to reabsorb unemployment.
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Washington
NRA
Consumers’ and Labor Advisory Boards
Industrial Advisory Board
Pioneer Citizen of Tracy Is Buried
Hume Davis a Tracy pioneer dies at 82 from a heart attack at his home. Survived by three children and brother J H Davis of Temple. Funeral Monday at Tracy Church led by Rev Kelly Simmons. buried beside his late wife. Coleman-Eplen undertakers in charge.
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Hume Davis
Tracy
Kelly Simmons
Davis
Kentucky
Texas
Coleman-Eplen
Nelson on Trial for Killing Sandy Hall in Cameron
Jim Nelson faces trial in Cameron District Court for the murder of Sandy Hall in the spring killing. Hall died from a knife wound after a quarrel over rent. Nelson claims self defense stating Hall drew a knife while approaching from his wagon. A. J. Lewis defends Nelson. state attorney is S. M. Burns.
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Jim Nelson
Sandy Hall
Cameron
Hall
Nelson
A. J. Lewis
5. M. Burns
Texas Legion Honors State Commander At Cameron Barbecue
L Van Perkins recently elected State Commander was honored at a Cameron Legion Hall barbecue. Post No 9 hosted with John Sapp presiding and W R Hoover as toastmaster as notable speakers from Austin Rosebud Rockdale and Evwin Hardy Post No 9 attended. Barbecued chicken beef and goat were served with orange punch under Dr G E Sutton’s supervision.
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L. van Perkins
Edwin Hardy
American Legion
Legion Hall
Cameron
John Sapp
W. R. Hoover
George Hughes
Austin
Wynn Goode
A C. Crowder
Rosebud
Homer Turner
Rockdale
Clare
Evwin Hardy
G. E. Sutton
Presbyterian Church Rally Planned for October
First Presbyterian church schedules a combined Sunday School and church rally on the first Sunday in October at 10 a.m. Judge W G Gillis directs promotion exercises for younger students. Program includes quiet music by Robert Smith and a church value message by Russell Shelton Clayton Mode Frances Lesovsky and Marian Hall.
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First Presbyterian Church
W. G. Gillis
Robert Smith
Harry Tag
Giles Arriett
Russell Shelton
Clayton Mode
Frances Lesovsky
Marian Hall
Church of God Is Call
Presbyterians
Pioneers Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Cameron
Mr. and Mrs. Lou Meyers celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at home in Cameron on September 16. Mrs. Meyers, formerly Margarette Pierce of Bridgeport Illinois, married in Fort Worth Texas on September 16 1883 and moved to Cameron. They have five living children Edna Meyers Ruby Carlton Von Rosenberg Pred Meyers and Lalla Meyers. Lalla and Von Rosenberg attended but illness kept a larger celebration from happening.
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Lou Meyers
3Rd Street
Cameron
Meyers
Margarette Pierce
Bridgeport
Illinois
Fort Worth
Texas
Hldren
Edna Meyers
Dayton
Teras
Ruby Carlton
Bensons
von Rosenberg
Austin
Pred Meyers
Los Angeles
California
Lalla Meyers
Lalla
von Rownberg
Highway Funds Allocate 100000 for City Underpass
The state highway department approves a 100000 appropriation for a highway and Santa Fe railroad underpass in Cameron. The city is asked to secure right of way from Travis Avenue north to connect with Ben Arnold road and build a new asphalt street through the city. Much hinges on local government attitude.
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State Highway Department
Santa Fe Railroad
Cameron
W. M. Cobb
Seermstary
Chamber of Commerce
Travis Avenue
Ben Arnold
Federal
Santa Fe
Bishop Byrne to Confirm 95 at St. Michael Burlington
Most Rev. C. E. Byrne, Bishop of the Galveston Diocese, will confirm a class of 95 at St. Michael's Church in Burlington on Sunday October 8. The ceremony begins at 8 o clock with Mass. Parish members and Father J T Moriarty prepare the visit and a parish supper will be served to the public beginning at 5 p.m.
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C. E. Byrne
Galveston
St. Michael’s Church
Burlington
J. T. Moriarty
Supper at St Michael's Church in Burlington Sunday
The Parish of St Michael's Catholic Church in Burlington will host a sausage and chicken supper starting at 5 p m on Sunday September 24. Tickets are 20 and 35 cents. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the parish hospitality. Suppers at St Michael's are famed for good food and service and many look forward to this event.
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St Michael’s Catholic Church
Burlington
St. Michael’s Church
Milam Boys to Play World Series With Giants
Two Milam County youths Homer Peel of Port Sullivan and Joe Moore of Gause join the New York Giants for the World Series after the team clinched the National League title. Peel formerly appeared as a pinch hitter for the St Louis Cardinals in the 1930 series against the Yankees.
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Milam Boys
New York Giants
Milam County
Homer Peel
Joe Moore
Port Sullivan
Gause
Peel
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
Idaho and New Mexico Back Wet Amendments In Early Returns
Early returns show New Mexico repeal leading by better than two to one and Idaho close to that margin as repeal forces push toward ending liquor prohibitions. The two western states move ahead of 29 others voting to abolish national prohibition with New Mexico also considering a state dry law repeal.
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Idaho
New Mexico
Catholic Cameron Anniversary Parade Draws O H Cross
Congressman O H Cross of Waco will speak at Cameron Catholic parishs 50th anniversary celebration on October 11. An all day event features a parade at 11 with two brass bands, followed by meals on the grounds. Parishioners donated cattle hogs and poultry for the occasion.
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O. H. Cross
Waco
Cameron
Two Year Sentence for Harry Rogers in Milam County
A jury in District Court sentenced Harry Rogers aged 20 of Rogers to two years in the Texas penitentiary for the murder of Garnet Reardon near Wirebridge on May 26. The trial lasted a week with closing arguments, and a motion for a new trial followed the verdict.
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Texas
Harry Rogers
Rogers
Garnet Reardon
Wirebridge
Milam County
Dewitt Bowmer
Belton
A. J. Lewis
Cameron
Old Star Mother Visits Grave of Son in Europe Trip
Mrs. Lilian Beavers of Milano, a Gold Star Mother, returned September 14 from Europe where she was a guest of the government. Her son, a private in Battalion G, 90th Division of Texas, died September 29, 1918 after being gassed and buried at St. Michiel cemetery with other fallen soldiers. She praised the treatment of Gold Mothers aboard ships The President and S S Washington, and met her daughter Junita McClure in New York City August 24. Her Cameron visit followed with her son Thomas Henderson Beavers.
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Lilian Beavers
Milano
Europe
Batallion G
90Th Division
Texas
St. Michiel Burying Grounds
Cameron Prepares For Giddings Wildcats Big Night Football
Cameron gears up for Friday night dedication game against Giddings at the new Yoe High stadium. The event features the Cameron band parade, rival yell leaders, plentiful refreshments, and phased seating for women, with proceeds aiding the stadium lighting project.
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Cameron
Giddings Wildcats
Yoe High School
Cameron Band
Memorial to Morrison Passed in Texas House
The Texas House adopted a resolution by E. B. Camp memorializing the late W A Morrison. It praises his service to Texas and the United States, his legal distinction, character, and long support for education and schools.
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Morrison
Texas
Texas House of Representatives
E. B. Camp
Milam
W. A. Morrison
Camp
Lone Star
United States
Schuol
Atlas Brewing Co Presents Special Beer For Texas Legalization
Atlas Brewing Co. introduces Atlas special beer to greet Milam County residents on the 3.2 beverage legalization. M. Fox, distributor, announces securing the franchise and highlights a large display advertisement detailing Atlas beer’s qualities for Texas citizens.
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Atlas Special
Atlas Brewing Company
Texas
Milam County
The
Herald
Atlas Beer
Bartlett Begins Beer Sale With the City
Bartlett started legal beer sales today as the northern Bell County side remained dry and the Williamson County portion along Main Street became wet. One permit officially issued with three more applications. opening business drew steady crowds.
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Bartlett
Bartlett Bartlett
Bell County
Williamson County
Main Street
Bell
Budweiser Returns to Milam County with Big Sales Planned
The Milam County Distributing Co announces Budweiser’s return to Milam County with a large display advertisement and planned sales under its distribution warehouses in the Sap depot. The Eagle of Anheuser-Busch greets local residents as Budweiser, once king of bottled beers, resumes availability in the area.
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Anheuser-Busch
Milam County
Milam County Distributing Company
Sap
Milam County Distributing Co
Budweiser
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