Big Cameron Commercial Club Meeting Sees Recruitment Plans Discussed
At the Cameron Commercial Club, directors and officers met on Friday night September 18 1919. The agenda covered membership drives semi annual meeting September 26 plans a new citizen outreach data for Yee high school housing needs and influenza prevention with W W Chambers proposing club backing and a seven member committee to support City Health Officer J G Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Commercial Club
Robt. McLane
Geo. T. Graves
T. N. Herring
W. W. Chambers
J. W. Coleman
J. T. Parma
R. H. McInttosh
Giles Arriett
John E Mangum
H. M. Hefley
T. F. Hardy
Monta Thomas
T. B. Wooten
W. M. Cobb
Frank Lesovsky
R. A. Triggs
W. G. Gillis
Thos. W. Adams
Buckholts
Auditorium
Hearrell
R.A. Triggs
Overland Model 4 Sensation in Cameron Demonstrations
Walter Roach and Perry Wilkerson tout the new Overland Model 4 as a light, durable car with exclusive three point Cantilever spring. The vehicle weighs 1,825 pounds and yields high fuel efficiency and long tire life during demonstrations, promising low upkeep and strong performance on rough roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Walter Roach
Perry Wilkerson
Wilkerson Bros
John N. Willys
Mr. Roach
Willys-Overland Company
Roach
Deviland-Willys
Corpus Relief Fund Seeks Donations After Storm
The Cameron Herald appeals to readers to donate to the Corpus relief fund noting initial giving was light. Since real needs were learned the forwarded amount has nearly doubled and urges further contributions for storm stricken Corpus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Corpus
Herald
Offensive rear lot sparks Civic Improvement action
The issue of a troublesome rear lot near the express office was referred to the Civic Improvement committee with Monta Thomas as chair. Dr. Goddard notes Cameron is among twelve towns for an International Health Board survey on malaria and mosquito control. County officials report road-truck shortages will ease once claims are filed. Cameron Concert Band seeks a practice space at either Eagle’s Hall or the American Legion Hall, with decisions to follow after coordination with Legion authorities and the Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Improvement Committee
Monta Thomas
Goddard
Cameron
International Health Board
State Health Board
A. S. Mitchell
Arriett
Milam County
R. A. Tage
Eagle’s Hall
American Legion
Frank Lesovsky
Legion
City to mobilize against influenza in Cameron Texas
State Health Officer C W Goddard calls a mass meeting at 4 PM Friday September 26 in the Cameron district court room to organize the city and its organizations The Commercial Club Ladies Civic League Mothers Club PTA and local physicians and nurses to wage a defensive campaign against influenza with cleanup drives and health boards to prevent a repeat of last year s mortality The note urges newspapers to publish and support civic action to protect humanity and avert epidemic loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. McLane
J. G. Townsend
Court House
Texas
C. W. Goddard
Cameron
Dr. Goddard
Commercal Club
Ladies Civic League
The
Mothers Club
Parent-Teachers Association
Physicians and Nurses
District Court Room
Commrcial Club
Giles L. Arriett
W. G. Gillis
W. W. Chambers
Frank S. Lesovsky
T. F. Hardy
A. N. Green
Monta Thomas
McLane
State Health Department
Europe
United States
Dly
Boards of Trade
Social Welfare Workers
Cc. W. Goddard
YWCA Cameron Donates 47 to Corpus Christi Relief
The Young Woman's Business League of Cameron in war work era donates 47 to Corpus Christi relief. Led by President Miss Myrtle Caldwell the group wired the funds to Governor Hobby and received official receipt for the donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Business League of
Cameron
Ias
Corpus Christi
Dixie Lyceum Company
Myrtle Caldwell
Hobby
Mr and Mrs Cottle Return to Cameron
Mr and Mrs S A Cottle of Bryan arrived in the city Wednesday night and are staying at the Auditorium Hotel. Mr Cottle said he expects to stay but has nothing definite to announce. The news brings optimism to Cameron residents about their return to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Cottle
Bryan
City
Auditorium Hotel
Mr. Cottle
Cameron
Price Cross Returns to University Work in Austin
Price Cross has gone to Austin to resume his duties at the State University after the interruption caused by the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Cross
Austin
The
State University
Paden Home Destroyed By Great Corpus Christi Storm
W F Paden loses Corpus Christi home on Water street as bay tides flood Cameron streets. Mrs Paden warned to evacuate, escaped to the courthouse, then found her husband who rafted from Portland with six men to reach her. They plan not to return to Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Paden
Cameron
Corpus Christi
Water Street
Mr. Paden
Austin
Vortland
Court House
Paden
New Dry Goods Firm for Cameron
L S Pierce of Navasota plans a Cameron store opening by October first in the Horstmann building on Main Street. He will run both towns, with A F Bram as manager and Miss Emma Brewer in charge of ladies ready to wear and millinery for a $40,000 stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Pierce
Navasota
Cameron
Pierce
F. J. Beckerman
Horstmann
Main Street
Dallas
Mr. Pierce
A. F. Bram
Emma Brewer
Lewis 8. Pierce
Regulators Push Measures to Curb Meat Pack Monopolies
Editors explain Kenyon and Kendrick bills shift burden of proof to meat packers. The proposed licensing step aims to enforce anti trust laws and grant prompt action by the Secretary of Agriculture while preserving a court hearing for packers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
The
Food Administration
Federal Trade Commission
Federal
Tiade Commission
Kendrick
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Agrculture
Mr and Mrs Clyde Franklin Return From Bridal Tour
Mr and Mrs Clyde Franklin, married in Rockdale last week, arrived home Wednesday from a bridal tour to San Antonio Austin and Waco. They missed a circus show in San Antonio due to rain, failed to unload in Austin because of mud, and finally saw a parade in Waco after chasing elephants and monkeys across Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Franklin
Rockdale
San Antonio
Austin
Waco
Clyde
Texas
New Dry Goods Firm Adds to City’s High‑Class Stores
The Herald notes a new firm opening with a premium line up the chain of dry goods, including ladies ready-to-wear, millinery, and gents furnishings. This addition promises progress among the city’s high‑grade retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iety
the Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
O .M. Smith
R .H. McIintosh
Carroll Gregory
Marion Morten
J. B. Simpson
R. H. McIntosh
Yee
Home and Factory Industry Committee
W. Goddard
Overland
Local Distributors
Y.W. BL
MR. and
Mrs. Cottle
Lewis S. Pierce
Bureau of Research and Pub
Association
Mrs. Franklin Home
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