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Newspaper

Cameron Herald

Location

Cameron, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1939

Page

7

Yoemen Fall Hard To McGregor In Scrimmage At Home

The Yoemen lost 13 to 7 to McGregor in a scrimmage at Yoemen field. Brashear and Speck Dierr impressed on offense and defense, while Pie Lucas struggled with an ankle injury and must regain form. Coach Wood may be unavailable due to hospitalization, leaving Punk Bennett to lead. The team opens conference play September 29 against Rockdale, with October 12 in Mexico City.

Ence McGregor Yoemen Field Brashear 125 Pounder Speck Dierr Woodum Black Pie Lucas Bennett Yeomen Wood Temple Punk Bennett Mexico City Yoemen Rockdale

Two Years in Prison For Marshal Barrett

Marshall Barrett received two years in the state penitentiary for each of three burglary charges. The sentences run concurrently. He was arrested on August 27 after robbing the Denker grocery store on Highway 36 and admitted to additional robberies at Gus Plenti Macnolia Scation and Matula Grocery.

Marshall Barrett State Penitentiary Barrett Denker Highway 36 Matula

Six-Foot Rattle Snake Killed Near Gause

Jim Holland of Gause killed a six–foot rattlesnake Saturday morning after noticing birds disturbed in his yard. The report came from Joe Lankford, constable at Gause, who relayed details. Holland is a former druggist.

Jim Holland Gause Joe Lankford Holland

City Marshal lauded for protecting Gulf warehouse

Gene Smith city marshal earned praise from Gulf agent E. H. Coffield in Cameron for monitoring the Gulf warehouse on the Southern Pacific track after burglaries increased in the state. Coffield commended Smith for his vigilance and noted the marshal’s quick investigation when Coffield left his car lights on.

Gene Smith E. H. Coffield Cameron Coffield Gulf Southern Pacific Rockdale Smith

Mrs McGehee in Critical Condition After Stroke

Mrs George McGehee is reported critically ill at her home after a paralytic stroke on a Tuesday night of last week. She has had several minor strokes recently and little hope is held for recovery. Mr McGehee has been ill in bed since last July and relatives were notified. A sister in law and two daughters from Dallas plus a son from Houston visited over the weekend.

George McGehee

Ad Hall School Opens With 80 Students

The Ad Hall School opened Monday morning with a brief program and attendance from school patrons. Enrollment stood at 80 students, with 27 in high school classification, and officials expect gains in the coming week.

Ad Hall

City Council Votes Aid to Cemetery Association

The City Council discussed assisting the Oak Hill Cemetery Association with cleanup and beautification, with labor likely supplied by the city. A public swimming pool proposal was discussed but no action taken.

Oak Hill Cemetery

Mrs John Tomascik buried at Corinth

Funeral services for Mrs John Tomascik 57 of Buckholts were held Friday at 3 p.m. at the Tomascik residence. She died Thursday at 7 a.m. Survived by husband and eight children. Interment at Corinth with Green Funeral Home handling arrangements.

John Tomascik Buckholts Tomascik Corinth With Green

Prison transfers follow sentences for bank robberies

Ralph Gresham received 25 years in the state penitentiary for the Thorndale State Bank robbery and Joseph Laverne Rutherford was sentenced to five years for robbery. Hardin Perniza drew two years by a district court jury. Deputy Sheriff Clarence McCall took them to the state prison at Hantsville Tuesday.

Ralph Gresham Thorndale State Bank Hardin Perniza Joseph Laverne Rutherford Hantsville Clarence McCall

Pythians Hear Scout Executive In Local Address

Charles Rutledge Temple Field Executive for Boy Scouts spoke to the Pythian lodge on Monday about the benefits of Scout work for boys and fathers. He urged aiding Scout Masters to achieve best results. Rev. Maurice Grove is Scout Master for the lodge sponsored troop.

Charles Rutledge Temple Boy Scouts Rutledge Pythian Lodge Maurice Grove Pythion Lodge

Trade your cotton seed for meal at Oil Mill

A brief notice invites cotton farmers to exchange seed for meal at the local Oil Mill. The program offers a direct swap, simplifying processing and providing a usable byproduct for feed. Street details and dates not specified.

Negro driver injured in fatal Milam County crash

T M Maley, a black man, is critically injured in a head on collision on the Milano road east of Lamp Kin store Saturday night. Three cars were involved, with Bill and Buell Favors of Gause arrested for intoxication. Pete Rogers drove the Durant car. Mancillo sustained a badly injured hand.

T. M. Maley Cameron Hospital Milano Road Lampkin Dan Gunn Clarence McCall Bill Favors Buell Favors Gause Milam County Favors Brothers Pete Rogers T. M. Maloy Tabilo Mancillo Favors Durant Mancillo Maloy Negra

Drunk Arrests Dominate Weekend Police Reports

Ten weekend arrests reported with most charges for drunkenness stemming from the Mexican fiesta. Individuals named include Mac Martinez Louis Serreno Yvonne Harper Garland Ross Louis Serna Jesus Martone and Howard Riggs, all held by Constable B F Bailey and later jailed or fined.

Mac Martinez Louis Serreno B. F. Bailey Garland Ross Ross Louis Sernia Jesus Martone Howard Riggs Sam Day Bailey

Miss Gertrude Barstyn Attends Austin Jewish Service

Miss Gertrude Barstyn joined the Jewish New Year worship in Austin last Thursday. She visited friends and relatives including sisters and other kin during the visit. Barstyn formerly worked in Austin for several years before moving to Camera.

Gertrude Barstyn Austin Sain Ters Miss Barstyn

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Marshal Barrett Tre Toro Fapassis AD Hall School Rylander Cameron, Texas Corinth Pythians S.£. Brogdon Texas Yvonnesharper Oa Calvert Ational Schiller Motor Co Pontiac Ed Vonwyne Bui A. E. Matula Mer Buckholts, Texas J. O. Mitchell, Mer
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