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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1929
Page
1
Baltimore marked its 200th birthday with flags speeches and ships both on water and in the air as the city aims to become the nation’s leading airplane hub. Nearby political notes reference Mussolini’s cabinet reshuffle and European tensions while US finance debates echo in Mellon era treasury subscription offers.
A sweeping, compact column surveys 1929 topics from Fort McHenry to the United States of Europe plan. It notes J F Bohnhoffer proving hydrogen splitting in Minneapolis, Britain withdrawing Malta forces, a tunnel under the English Channel, Standard Oil break up, highway sign safety schemes, and stock market optimism in a broad, opinionated tone.
OEE convenes Teachers Institute in Cameron as Cameron Chamber backs a proposed national highway via the Sap Highway route from Cameron to LaGrange and Victoria and on to the Mexican border. Officials including Ross Sterling and Milam County leaders attend planning for a Houston connection and military transport access.
J R Hunt of the San Gabriel community visited Cameron and proposed a museum display at The Herald office. A museum opening event is being planned with many fossils and Milam county relics already gathered. Citizens are urged to contribute collections for educational benefit of local children and residents.
Mrs John Hays and her two children Johnnie Mae and Bobby traveled to Kerens last Friday due to the severe illness of Mrs G W Speed, the mother of Mrs Hays. They returned home Monday.
The article notes that net earnings for the last quarter of the year will be about 25 percent higher than the same quarter in 1928, implying billions in profits. It emphasizes large scale business activity from lunch counters to steel mills as a sign of national prosperity.
The Temple Dramatic Club will present The Lure of the City at the Yoe High School Auditorium on Friday night October 4 under Cameron T N T Club sponsorship. The production has toured Texas cities to strong audiences and the club has staged several acclaimed shows. The T N T Club plans elaborate preparations and urges community support.
Fred Matthews a 19 year old farmer from Yarrelton was sentenced to 50 years in the state penitentiary for the July 6 1929 killing of Joe Hosch. The trial stretched all week in District Court with Judge Jeffery presiding in Judge Watson’s absence. Matthews remains in Milam county jail awaiting appeal preparations by his lawyers E A Camp and I A Wallace. District Attorney Jack Lewis led the prosecution with Chambers and Gillis assisting.
Antonio Hernandez, 22, a Peru native, indicted for the murder of Josef Pavalak the Cameron groceryman slain July 30. The trial in district court is set for Monday October 1 with a 160 man special venire. Hernandez held without bond.
Indications are the Cameron Lions Club will fill a large place in the community after its recent re organization. President J C Martin led a round table discussion with committee chairmen for the year. A luncheon drew a large crowd as Jim Baskin chaired the attendance committee.
Rev H G Kenney who has been called to the First Congregational church in Amarillo will deliver his farewell sermon in the New Herley Theater Sunday morning at 11. The Cameron service marks his last as he leaves around October 1 for Amarillo. Community members and worshipers are urged to attend this final sermon here.
R L Batte injured in a September 17 wreck near Itasca while returning to Cameron from Fort Worth. His right leg was broken near the knee and he will be confined for weeks. Blue Caldwell also injured. two black truck passengers reportedly killed.
The Rev. E. S. Hutcherson spent a few days early this week in Carizzo Springs visiting his brother and looking after business interests.
J. D. Lewis and his orchestra play the regular Saturday night dance at Skeezix with large crowds, as the venue continues to grow in popularity. Next Friday Babe Schindler and his orchestra, one of Texas' best, will perform at Skeezix drawing dance lovers to the event.
The County Council of the Parent Teacher Association will meet Friday September 27 in Cameron in connection with the Teacher's Institute. Cameron P T A members are urged to attend per president Max H. Garner. Mrs. E Leicke of Bryan District President will speak at two o'clock, followed by a business session.
Dr. John S. McCelvey of Temple, head surgeon at Kings Daughters Hospital, visited Cameron last Saturday spending hours with friends and meeting old acquaintances. He was accompanied by Dr. Leland Denson, reared in Cameron and now at Kings Daughters in Temple.
Royal P. Jeter was named roll call chairman for Milam county’s 1929 Red Cross drive. J. D. Baskin elected disaster relief chairman. The goal is 1500 dollars with half staying in county. Tom Boag spoke on wartime needs and Red Cross duties with the American Legion.
Reed Rogers has boarded the Cripple Creek, a marine ship bound for Liverpool, England, with 8000 bales of cotton from Houston. He left Cameron weeks ago to travel Europe and see the world, sailing with Joe Charles Burnett who previously departed for European ports.
By Wednesday night Cameron Compress had received 9 120 bales of 1929 cotton, down from 15 389 bales in 1928, signaling a crop shortage index for Milam County.
Cameron hosts hundreds of teachers from Milam County and nearby areas for the annual Milam County Teachers Institute. The two day program features addresses by educators from Sam Houston State Teachers College and University of Texas, plus multiple section meetings and professional readings.
John W. Carpenter, president of Texas Power & Light, may deliver the address at Cameron Commercial Club’s annual banquet next Monday night. If unavailable, J. B. Thomas will speak. ticket sales show strong interest for the event and the election of officers and directors will be held during the meeting at the Methodist Church basement.
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