Minerva oil field activity resumes after flood disruption
With the McCown bridge washed out and access hindered, Minerva pool drilling paused for ten days. Once bridges are repaired, rigs restart and two new producers are expected within ten days, as deeper pay prospects and Woodbine sand reports attract geologists and investors to the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Sullivan
Minerva Pool
McCown Bridge
Tracy Road
Minerva
Western States Oil Corporation
Duesenburg
Woodbine
North
Texas
Water supply offered during Cameron's big thirst
Joe B. Lindsey of Cameron authorizes the Cameron Herald to invite the public to use his Hefley Heights well. A two hour test by city officials produced 36 000 gallons with no signs of failure. Lindsey says the water is for all the people during the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Lindsey
Cameron
Cameron Herald
Hefley Heights
Lindsey
Mr. Lindsey
City of
Dallas
T. G. VanZant
New York
Cameron Water, Power & Ligh Company
Hearrell
O. K. Koch
Joe Lindsey
Koch
Oncil
James D. Fowler
W. W. Chambers
Aid of Texas Rangers Sought to Enforce Cattle Dipping Law
Milam County officials ask the Texas Livestock Sanitary Commission for two Rangers to aid in enforcing the tick eradication law. The Commissioners Court voted to request ranger support and to meet all requirements to end the county’s federal quarantine. Deliberations follow reports of dipping-vat obstructions and law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Rangers
Milam County
Commissioners Court
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Austin
Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas
Contract Let for Last Link of Sap Highway in Milam County
The Milam County commissioners approved a contract to build the final segment of the Sap Highway between Rockdale and the Lee county line. Kirkendall & Shelton of Temple won the bid at 43000 dollars. Other contracts for bridges and roads were awarded including 180 feet of approach to the McCown bridge for about 1000 dollars.
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Sap
Milam
Rockdale
Lee
Kirkendall & Shelton of
Temple
Commissioners Court
J. F. Brown
McCown
Bear Creek
San Gabriel
Cummins Valley Road
Henry Fale
Buckholts
Mrs J L Shabram Heads to Kansas City for Legion Visit
Mrs J L Shabram leaves Cameron for Kansas City Missouri to visit her old home and tour northern cities. Dr Shabram with the federal live stock sanitary commission in Milam county will join in a few days and attend the American Legion convention in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Shabram
Cameron
Kansas City
Dr. Shabram
Federal Livestock Sanitary Commission
Milam County
Christian Church Announces Rockdale Visit and October Plan
Pastor T. H. Weaver will be in Rockdale this Sunday and will preach here on the second Sunday in October. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. with prayer service at 7 15 p.m. Graded lessons begin October 2 in Sunday school.
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T. H. Weaver
Rockdale
Milam County Tax Rate Cut Six Cents
Milam county lowers its tax rate by six cents per hundred dollars of valuation bringing the rate to 57 cents. The 1920 rate stood at 63 cents. State share remains unchanged and the county rate was fixed at the July term. Delayed state receipts have postponed tax rolls this year. Miss Leila Woolley, tax assessor, has hired extra help and expects to finalize the books soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Leila Woolley
Miss Woolley
Enrollment in Cameron schools hits record high in 1921 week
Enrollment for the first week of the current term reached 814, surpassing 696 for the first month of 1920. The gain is attributed to new facilities at Yee High School and a civic drive during institute week. Superintendent L. H. Kidd announced night school for the Commercial Department starts Tuesday, September 27, with enrollment welcome.
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Cameron
Ger
Katey
ReMi
Oecicre Fons Iconach Saa Ee
Tee Towra
SRPMS
May Get World Series Reports for Cameron Fans
Wire reports may provide detailed World Series coverage in Cameron if plans succeed. T. A. Fope aims to secure Western Union service at 20 dollars daily and use a local theater for fans. Readings will be play by play, not last year’s electric board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
T. A. Fope
Western Union
Mrs. T. Rucker Returns From Plano Visit
Mrs. T. Rucker has returned from an extended visit to relatives at Plano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. T. Rucker
Plano
Wilson will case being tried in district court
Hearing in the Lizzie B. Wilson will contest moved to district court from the county court where a verdict favored the applicant. H. C. Ledbetter contests, alleging undue influence and unsound mind. Jeff T. Kemp is executor and administrator. estate valued about 400000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie B. Wilson
C. L. Stribbling
S. H. Clayton
Waco
U. S. Hearrell
Cameron
H. C. Ledbetter
Herald
Milam County
W. G. Gillis
Jeff T. Kemp
Kemp
Wilson
Red Cross Aids Flood Victims in Cameron
The Cameron area raises funds after a Friday night appeal by Judge W G Gillis county chairman. Subscriptions exceed 300 with business leaders and the Knights of Pythias contributing. The club forfeits its banquet and donates 50 to relief as Red Cross coordinates purchases and money gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Commercial Club
W. G. Gillis
Cameron
Gillis
The
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Methodist Sermon Topics Announced for Sunday Service
Rev Ira F Key pastor of the Methodist church outlines Sunday program with 11 a m Producers versus Consumers and 7 30 p m David and Goliath topics for the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira F. Key
The
Methodist Church
Cameron Eyes Own Water Works To Replace Impure Supply
Cameron plans to own and operate its water works after bond approval. An engineer from Dallas surveys the town and tests wells, with officials aiming to fund installation through future revenues and bond retirement, avoiding any tax burden on residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Commercial Club Names Officers and Plans Bonded Warehouse
Roll call lists officers Robi. McLane as president W. W. Chambers vice president L. T. Lewis treasurer W. B. Skelton secretary and eight directors. Committee heads include Monta Thomas and T. S. Henderson. A State Markets and Warehouse department letter offers cooperation to establish a local bonded warehouse in Cameron next year. The secretary will contact the department for costs and methods. Continued on Page Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi. McLane
W. W. Chambers
L. T. Lewis
W. B. Skelton
J. T. Parma
J. W. Coleman
C. R. Phillips
Giles L. Arriett
J. B. White
F. S. Lesovsky
W. G. Gillis
Monta Thomas
T. F. Hardy
J. R. Hays
T.S. Henderson
W. M. Cobb
State Markets and Warehouse Department
T. S. Henderson
Cameron
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Christian Church
Lla. m
David and Goliath
Judge Graves
Southwestern University At
Georgetown
Wave Company
the Herald
E. A. Camp
Myr
Koeh
Wiil
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