Big Fight Hype As Dempsey Tunney Clash Looms In Chicago
Radio crews overhaul networks for the heavyweight bout with Jack Dempsey favored and Gene Tunney drawing strong local backing. Enthusiasm spreads as fan parties begin and other sports news note Wichita Falls winning, Cameron slated to play Bartlett, and the World Series set for October 4.
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Cameron
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Jack
Wichita Falls
Aggies
Bartlett
Paying Demand Met at Cameron Council Meeting
Cameron city council passed preliminary legislation for street topping in a 160 block area at an estimated cost of 45 000 dollars with two thirds funded by property owners and one third by the city. The plan, to be paid over two years, seeks 100 percent owner cooperation to proceed with bids under engineer W D Bigbee and an inverted penetration asphalt topping.
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Cameron
Webb
W. D. Bigbee
A. F. Mitchell
France
Bigbee
Levy's 20 Day Fall Merchandise Sale Begins Saturday
Levy's big sale starts Saturday morning and runs for 20 days. The Herald notes the two page announcement and circulars detailing strong values across fall merchandise. Manager Mr. Levy emphasizes new stock and furnishings for men and boys, with many shipments expected.
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Levy's
Confederate Veterans To Meet Here Saturday
Mr. W. Mitchell announces a local Confederate Veterans camp meeting in the District Court room on Saturday at p m. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and delegates named for the reunion in Little Rock Arkansas on October 6 and 7. The gray line of patriots is thinning as the reunion will be one of the few remaining conventions.
Wirt Terry Sells Interest in Thorndale Champion
Wirt Terry, part owner of the Thorndale Champion, sold his interests to partner Mr. Norris. He plans to enter the newspaper business elsewhere but will stay in Thorndale for a few weeks. Friends wish him success in his future ventures.
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Wirt Terry
Thorndale
Champion
Norris
Terry
Ladies Furnishings Store to Open Here in Cameron
Cameron to host an exclusive ladies furnishings business in the Sampson building once occupied by the Cameron Water Company. Owner W. F. Scott of Calvert plans remodeling and a grand opening next week with a large initial merchandise shipment. He notes long experience as a traveling salesman and familiarity with Cameron merchants and citizens.
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Cameron
Sampson
Cameron Water Company
W. F. Scott
Cal
Calvert
Scott
Mr. Scott
Milam County Teachers Institute Detailed Plans Set
Final details for the Milam County Teachers Institute at Yee High School Cameron on September 29 and 30 are announced by Superintendent Kathryn K. Robbins. Sessions run 8:30 to 3:00 daily with lunch at Ada Henderson School 12 to 1. Notable speakers include Dean W. S. Allen Baylor University, Hon. W. A. Morrison, W. L. Hughes, Miss Louise Martin, Mrs. Noyes Smith, Miss Irene Prewitt, Miss Jeanie Pinckney, and others. The event invites all county women and teachers to attend, with a country club reception Thursday night for members of the Women’s Club.
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Milam County Teachers’ Institute
Yee High School
Cameron
Kathryn K. Robbins
Ada Henderson
W. S. Allen
Baylor University
W. A. Morrison
County Board of Education
W. L. Hughes
Texas A. & M. College
Louise Martin
Martin
Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Country Club
Mary Lake Henderson
Willyne Hyde, Cameron
Commercial Club to Elect Officers Monday Night
The Commercial Club will hold a semi annual meeting Monday night to elect officers and directors for the ensuing period. J W Coleman who has served in this capacity will retire. Ticket sales are now being made for the banquet. Secretary Webb toasts master and has secured a speaker for the event.
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Commercial Club
J. W. Coleman
Webb
Newtons Enter Son Oliver in A and M College
Mr and Mrs W O Newton travel to College Station for Oliver Newton to enroll at A and M. Oliver is a 1927 graduate of Yoe High School.
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W. O. Newton
College Station
Oliver
Yoe Hi
Cameron to Host Three Day Rodeo in October
Cameron Texas to host a three day rodeo October 20 to 22 under American Legion auspices with H M Akers managing. George Key string of rodeo stock and Red Tate Bull featured. Events include Calf Roping, Wild Brahma Steer riding, Broncs, Bull riding and Steer Bulldogging with $100 rewards for top rides. Tickets in advance.
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H. M. Akers
American Legion
Akers
George Koy
Brahama
Southwest
Lawless Green Field
Cameron
Red Tate
George Key
Palacious
Mr. Akers
Red State
Cameron Texas
Geo. Roy
Pool
Sehneck
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Reach France Safely
Giles L. Avrett reports from Paris that Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Mitchell have arrived safely after sailing from Galveston aboard the Chicago about ten days ago. They will attend the American Legion convention in Paris and plan a tour of Germany Switzerland Italy England and Belgium before returning in November. The convention chose San Antonio as the 1928 national meeting site.
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Cameron
A. F. Mitchell
Giles L. Avriett
San Antonio
City to pave streets after bids and notices
The ordinance provides for notice to property owners before work starts. Specifications ready Friday night and about three weeks needed to meet legal requirements. Bids will be advertised with contractors ready to compete. Citizens urged to sign up streets. first signed streets will be paved first.
Horseman’s Fall Fatal to Harold Sheddy Near Cameron
Harold Seddy 17, thrown from a horse on his father’s farm in Ad Hall community west of Cameron, died from brain concussion after injuries. He was found in the field as the horse returned home. Funeral services were held Sunday with burial in the Catholic Cemetery.
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Harold Seddy
Cameron
Ad Hall
Truck Driver Hurt When Machine Dives In Ditch
J. J. Martin, a Cameron Fruit Company truck driver, was severely bruised and suffered a badly cut hand when his truck overturned after attempting to pass another vehicle on Rockda Monday night. He received initial care at Cameron Hospital and is recovering at home. Two fingers were badly cut with concern over possible loss, though he expects to resume duties soon.
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J. J. Martin
Cameron Fruit Company
Rockda
Beauty specialist to visit Jackson Pharmacy in September
An announcement for Cameron women states Miss Thompson, Dorothy Perkins beauty specialist, will be at Jackson Pharmacy No. 2 from September 26 to October 1. A private booth will offer facials and face culture demonstrations, drawing many patrons.
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Cameron
Miss Thompson
Dorothy Perkins
Jackson Pharmacy No. 2
Cotton Bales Accumulate at Camer on Compress
Up to noon Thursday more than 12,000 bales of wagon cotton had been received at the Camer on Compress. Rainfall this week slowed picking but with better weather farmers are gathering the staple again.
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Cameron
Notice to Subscribers on Mailing Delays
Notice explains many subscribers paid and corrected mailing dates will appear next week due to large number of changes since last issue. It thanks subscribers for prompt payments and assures new dates will be posted next week.
Bradburys Visit Waco as Father Improves in Hospital
Mr and Mrs C W Bradbury spent Sunday in Waco with Mr Bradbury’s father, a hospital patient. He is improving rapidly and officials expect moving him to his Franklin home this week.
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C. W. Bradbury
Waco
Mr. Bradbury
Franklin
First Cameron-Area Bi District Football Opener Friday
Cameron meets Caldwell in a 1927 season opener at Cameron on Friday afternoon in a Bi-District game. Coach Perkins has Cameron ready and expectations are high for a stronger season. The school board now funds athletics via civic committees after a policy change.
Rockdale Man Dies From Accident Wounds
J. W. Oldham of Rockdale died this week in a hospital from wounds suffered in an accident in Rockdale. His head was crushed and he was taken for aid but physicians could not save him. The body was shipped by Green Brothers.
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J. W. Oldham
Rockdale
Green Brothers
Dallas Man Killed In Accident Near Rosebud
Dallas resident J. M. Raley died after his car struck a bridge bannister on the Waco road north of Burlington while taking his son to Allen Academy Bryan to enter school. A. J. Triggs of Cameron aided Raley who was injured and died in Rosebud. It was the second fatal Milam County crash in a week.
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J. M. Raley
Burlington
Waco
Raley
Allen Academy
Bryan
A. J. Triggs
Cameron
Rosebud
Milam County
Grandi Brothers to Stage Week-Long Cameron Engagement
The Grandi Brothers begin a week long engagement in Cameron starting Monday. Advertisements appear in Cameron papers this week and bills are posted around the city. The act is described as among the best on the road and is expected to draw large crowds locally.
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Grandi Brothers
Cameron
Pastor Breazeal Invited For Half-Time Address
The San Gabriel Baptist church called Rev. W. B. Breazeal of Waco for a half time address at a conference last Sunday.
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San Gabriel Baptist Church
W. B. Breazeal
Waco
Emma Jane Tyson Born in Cameron Louisiana
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tyson of Benton announce the arrival of Little Miss Emma Jane Tyson weighing nine and a half pounds. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Tyson of Cameron joyfully share in the happiness.
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Cameron
Carl Tyson
Benton
Louisiana
Emma Jane
R. R. Tyson
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Ray Burke
Pitts
Crockett
J. T. Parma
Santa Fe
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Levy’s
Ladies Furnishings
Milam County Teachers Institute
H. M. Akers Books
MR. and
Mrs. Mitchell
Giles Avriett
Harold Sheddy
Paris
Giles L. Arriett
Cameron, Texas
Jackson Pharmacy
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Dallas
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