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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1935
Page
1
Local report notes Cameron unveils a five point program focused on market access for farmers away from the courthouse. Officials emphasize practical steps to boost local agriculture through streamlined markets and cooperative support.
Funeral services for George Richards 56 slain on duty as deputy marshal were held at First Baptist Church with multiple pastors participating. He was buried in North Elm Cemetery, and Rev Timmerman delivered a warm tribute and sermon on law enforcement. See RICHARDS on page 12.
Eugene Wets a 66 year old resident of Long Beach New Jersey suffered a crab claw wound that became infected. He developed blood poisoning and died from the infection.
The Grand Jury was in session Wednesday morning with Criminal District Attorney Emory B Camp present. A call for the Jury went out Monday though the specific reason for the session, including whether the slaying of George Richards a night policeman was on the docket, was not learned. Raby Hill, charged with murder, remained jailed Wednesday with no bail motion known.
The athletic council awarded a contract to J. W. Brown on Monday night to add 500 seats at Yee High Athletic Field at an estimated cost of 175 dollars. The project, planned for the south end, will raise capacity to about 1400. Steel bleachers are planned and gates staffing for Friday's Cameron Yeomen versus Franklin game is set.
A morning parade on October 10 marks the start of a three day Milam County Fair in Cameron at Wilson-Ledbetter Park. Milam schools and businesses join, with prize floats, tents, and 13,000 square feet of exhibits. Tommy Ray, longtime Remington marksman, performs daily while colleges and the state department display showcasing farm products and relics.
The third annual St. Michael's Parish picnic will be at Burlington Hall on a Sunday in October. Father O'Sullivan announced the event and Ray T. O'Neill was named general chairman. A church meeting established committees and arranged details.
Cameron observed one hour of business suspension Monday as funeral services for George Richards, a night policeman killed in the line of duty, were held at the First Baptist church. Rev. N D Timmerman led the tribute, and hundreds attended the lengthy cortege to North Elm Cemetery.
A charity ball game for the Camer on Band is set at Yeemen field next Tuesday night October 1 announced by Mrs Grady Stid ham. The event lists a large cast and features Fat men as opponents for the ball team with several local residents serving as umpires.
Former Milam County district attorney Jack Lewis was named receiver for 120000 barrels of East Texas crude in an emergency suit filed by Texas Attorney General William McCraw. Lewis took custody Tuesday as oil is moved from a slough into steel storage tanks. Wiley Page is named as a defendant after locating the oil on a recently purchased lease.
Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy L. Lampkin of Houston were held in Cameron from the Methodist church with Rev. E L Ingram and Rev. J Coy Williams officiating. Interment was in Marlow cemetery near Cameron. She was the sister of Mrs John Olson of Cameron and was reared in the county before her marriage to a husband who died several months earlier.
Hamburg reports sailor William Gill age 21 is jailed four weeks for making a derogatory remark about Adolf Hitler. The incident occurred in Hamburg as allied forces maintain order in occupied Germany. Gill’s punishment highlights postwar restrictions on speech among servicemen.
Late news flashes report a grand jury expected to return an indictment charging Raby Hill with murder in the George Richards shooting. Also noted are medical and arrest updates including Delphyn Scott’s heart stroke and several jail arrests in Rockdale and Milam County.
Chesterfield cigarettes gain favor among Herald readers as Liggett & Myers promotes its brand through ongoing local advertising. Sales rise and the campaign aims to establish Chesterfield as a community leader, urging buyers to support local industry by purchasing the product.
Ray Robinson, former deputy sheriff and city marshal from 1924 1926, is employed by the city government as night policeman in Santa Fe town. Joe Richter, night policeman, is transferred to the uptown business district to succeed George Richards slain here Sunday at 1 am.
George Richards fire marshal and night policeman, 56, was shot to death at 1 a.m. Sunday near the Newport Cafe while attempting to arrest Raby Hill, owner of the cafe. Hill surrendered to the sheriff and was jailed. Eight wounds were counted on Richards, with bullets from a .45 automatic. Hill’s gun reportedly discharged five shells before jamming.
W M Pruitt farmer died Thursday night in a head on collision with a loaded truck on Highway 44 three miles north of Cameron. Sheriff gave permission to remove body to the local morgue after an inquest. Pruitt's model T was demolished and the truck driven by T E Trailer of Temple was heavily loaded with eyes and butter. The trucker was exonerated by investigators. Lige Harris accompanied Trailer. Pruitt leaves a widow and seven children. funeral service held Friday at Powers Chapel cemetery.
The Yoemen beat Marlin Franklin 19 to 0 on Friday night in Marlin. Simmie Smith rushed for two touchdowns and Kayl Peck added a fourth quarter score from a pass by Louie Turner. The line dominated after the first period as Yeomen open the season strong.
St Michael Church in Burlington will celebrate the Feast of St Michael with high mass at 7 o clock Sunday led by Father O Sullivan. The event honors the church patron Saint and will feature a special choir program under E B Hess.
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