Public address row mars Yeemen field football game
In Cameron Texas the lack of a public address system at Yeemen field during a football game prompts criticism of the school board. Investigations show funds for the system were diverted through private contracts with a cafe and soft drink vendor, sparking calls for unity and proper civic usage.
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Yeemen Field
Yee High School
T. A. Fisher
Athletic Council
Cameron
Texas
Belton
Caldwell
Rockdale
John Public
Junior
Attending Conference At Methodist Missionary Meeting
From Gause the following attended the Methodist Missionary Society conference in Cameron on Thursday: Mr and Mrs Allen Warner, Mrs J W Partridge, Mrs O L Harlan, Mrs P H Thomas.
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Gause
Cameron
Methodist Missionary Society Conference
Allen Warner
J. W. Partridge
O. L. Harlan
P. H. Thomas
Robert Todd 90 Celebrated at Home in Cameron Milam County
Robert Todd, 90, marked his birthday with a large open house in Cameron. More than 75 relatives and many friends visited. telegrams and gifts came from across the state. Todd, a Milam County resident for 82 years, is a Georgia native who once hunted cattle trails with Jess Chisholm and served as Sheriff and County Treasurer.
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Robert Todd
Cameron
Mr. Todd
Milam County
Georgia
John Todd
Wakeforest College
North Carolina
Texas
Todd
Missouri
Kansas
Jess Chisholm
Mrs. Todd
Alabama
Ella Delphine Evans
State fights renewal of Silver Grill beer permit
Yack Owings, owner of the Silver Grill, faced a court hearing to bar renewal of his beer license. The Liquor Control Board argues against renewal citing ongoing trouble at the grill, with witnesses including Meade Miller of the board and District Attorney W A Morrison present.
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Yack Owings
Silver Grill
Meade Miller
Liquor Control Board
W. A
Bill) Morrison
Owings
Camp & Camp
Jeff T. Kemp
Mrs Sallie Lochaby Dies in San Angelo
Former Cameron resident Mrs. Sallie Lochaby died at her home in San Angelo on Sunday night September 21 1941 after a period of illness. She was sister to Cameron mayor Chas C Smith and to Mrs C C Walden W C Smith Otto Smith and Bud Smith of Gause. Funeral services were to be held in San Angelo Tuesday with interment there.
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Sallie Lochaby
San Angelo
W D Bigbee to Leave Cameron for Nicaragua Air Job
W D Bigbee former county engineer now on government projects in Texas accepts a post with Pan American Airways and will depart Cameron Tuesday for Brownsville to board a plane to Nicaragua. Mrs Bigbee will accompany him to Brownsville and return. they will drive in their car and he plans to read the Herald while abroad.
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W. D. Bigbee
Texas
Pan-American Airways
Cameron
Brownsville
Nicaragua
Mrs Lillian Sneed Dies in Georgetown Texas
Mrs Lillian B Beal Sneed widow of J T Sneed Sr died at her Georgetown home Monday evening September 22 1941 She was born near Jones Prairie daughter of early Milam county settlers She owned farms and ranches in Central and West Texas Survived by nephews nieces grandchildren a stepson John Beal Sneed Dallas a step daughter Mrs Terry Thompson Amarillo and brother H D Nick Beal Big Springs Funeral services planned for Wednesday in Georgetown with Dan Tyson assisting and attending local relatives
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Lillian B. Sneed
J. T. Sneed
Georgetown
Sneed
Lillian Beal
Old Beal
Jones Prairie
John Beal
Milam County
Dan Tyson
Tyson
Early Pioneer Thomas G Sampson Dies at 87 in Cameron
Thomas G. Sampson 87 widely known Cameron native and early Texas figure died at home Monday night after a fall. Born September 24 1854 he will be buried on his birthday with funeral arrangements led by Coleman Funeral Home. Survived by three children Jim E L Taylor and Fred F Sampson. Sampson helped found Citizens National Bank and his death ends a prominent local era. Traditions note burial options at McCown Cemetery or Oak Hill Cemetery depending on final arrangements.
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Thomas G. Sampson
Cameron
Mr. Sampson
Mississippi
Milam County
Texas
Sam Houston
Mexico
Jim Sampson
Fred F. Sampson
New York
Coleman Funeral Home
Sampson
McCown
Lamkin Plantation
Oak Hill
Pinkie McCown
E. L. Taylor
Citizens National Bank
J. T. Sneed
Schiller Washing Machine Sales Move to New Showrooms
Schiller Washing Machine Sales occupies new quarters adjoining the B and B Studio. Mr. Schiller previously shared space with the studio but now offers greater floor space for displays. He highlights many large electric refrigerators and invites visitors to tour the expanded showrooms.
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Schiller
Leningrad Near Hit by Germans Amid Baltic Front Shifts
Leningrad, the second Soviet city, was believed near capture as street fighting raged. Civilians fought Germans for control while fires spread from retreating residents. Germany pressed a drive toward Murmansk and Sebastopol amid Britain’s pledged aid.
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Leningrad
Murmansk
Arctic
Baltic
St. Petersburg
Russia
Germany
Moscow
Hitler
Ukraine
Kiev
Crimea
Sebastopol
Black Sea
Washington
Cordell Hull
Europe
America
Royal Air Force
French
Yoemen at Caldwell for Friday Night District Test
The Yoemen travel to Caldwell for their second season game as one of three key district clashes. Killeen’s Kangaroos and Belton loom large, with Killeen routing Lampasas and Belton beating Temple reserves. The Yeomen, injury free after beating McGregor 20 to 0, aim to win on the road.
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Caldwell
Killeem
Killeen
Kangaroos
Lampassas Jadgers
Telton Tigers
Bob Lafley
Temple
Bishop
Belton
Lampassas
Tigers
Granger
Cameron
Kamgaroos
Hornets
Rockdale Tigers
Yeomen
McGregor Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Taylor Ducks
Lockhart
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Mrs H L Atkinson Dies In Cameron Hospital
Mrs H L Atkinson of Maysfield died Tuesday September 23 1941 at Cameron Hospital after influenza and complications. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Maysfield with Rev H M Bailey officiating. Interment Little River Cemetery. Survived by husband Hubert L Atkinson son Elliot Atkinson daughters R L Spann Mary Virginia Atkinson Harriett Atkinson and four sisters Amelia Williams L K Smoot George Peets and Andrew Freeman.
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H. L. Atkinson
Maysfield
Cameron Hospital
Miss Williams
Atkinson
Chevrolet Unveils 1942 Model At Grabein Friday
Grabein Chevrolet Company to host a September 26 open house for the 1942 Chevrolet. R. G. Grabein announced the new line features styling updates, improved economy, roomy comfort, and modern conveniences. The first showing opens at nine o clock with all-day inspections planned for local motorists.
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Chevrolet
Grabein Chevrolet Company
R. G. Grabein
National
Grabein
Gulf Coast Hurricane Reverses Path Into Texas and Louisiana
A Gulf Coast hurricane veered eastward into East Texas and Louisiana late Tuesday night. Houston faced near 90 mph winds with preliminary damages near a million dollars, Rice farmers losing about two million, and Texas City reporting three deaths while Cameron and Shreveport were within the storm’s reach. The system then weakened as it moved northeast toward Louisiana.
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Freeport
Texas
Louisiana
Houston
Gulf Coast
Texas City
Shreveport
Cameron
Six Convictions End Suspended Sentences in Milam County
District Court delivered six convictions with no suspended sentences as part of a crackdown against lax law enforcement. Albert Filmore and Burnie McDonald each received two years for burglary, Jack Webber two years for theft, and Thomas Mowdy and Gene Nelson two years each for forgery. District Attorney Bill Morrison praised the jurors for sustaining societal standards amid recent criticism of suspended sentences.
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Milam County
Texas
Bill Morrison
Albert Filmore
Burnie McDonald
Jack Webber
Thomas Mowdy
Gene Nelson
Free Roping Tonight At Rodeo Arena Here
The first of a weekly roping contest series will be held tonight Thursday September 25 at Park Arena. Publicity director Make McDermott of the Roping Club announced the free program, which drew a large crowd last Sunday afternoon.
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the Park Arena
Make McDermott
Bad Roads Helped Decide Military Airport Bid
Georgetown beat Cameron for the military airport site citing Cameron’s poor state highways and traffic flow. The War Department favored a Belmena site but water profits and costs were barriers. Cameron is out, Georgetown and other towns with better roads were favored, prompting calls for better representation and transport funding.
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Georgetown
Cameron
Herald
War Department
Belmena
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San Angel
Lillian Sneed
Schiller Washing Machine Sales
Yoemin TQ Caldwell
Louisana Boober
Rodeo Arena
the Herald
Highway Commission
Waco
San Marcos
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