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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
1
Milam County forms a Democratic Campaign Committee to back the national Roosevelt Garreau ticket and local nominees. A Saturday meeting of precinct representatives pledges full county organization and support for all party nominees, with special plan for Governor candidate Mrs Ferguson and a separate setup due to Texas conditions.
Our Town editor Cooke of the Rockdale Reporter battles hay fever in blunt terms. The piece traces heredity, pollen types, and historic treatments from 1819 to 1915, noting no cure but methods to ease symptoms. It cites seasonal types, climatic remedies, and region-based relief like ocean air and White Mountains.
Ginnings in Milam County through September 16, 1932 total 15,885 bales, down from 26,711 bales a year earlier. Forecasts for the season project 30,000 to 35,000 bales, with signs the total may drop further due to continued rains. Data supplied by Grover H. Albert, special agent, Commerce Bureau of Statistics.
Mrs. Georgia Ann Gray 81 died Sunday morning September 25 at the home of her son Will Cooke where she had lived. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Oak Hill cemetery by Rev. O C Acrey of the First Presbyterian Church Cameron. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery. Born July 30, 1851 in Tuscaloosa Alabama she came to Texas years ago. Pallbearers were Monta Thomas L L Blaylock Will Vaughan Joe Richter Leroy Johnson Ray Robinson.
Mrs. W. G. Gillis accepts chairmanship to mobilize women voters for the Roosevelt Games ticket. Appointment approved this week as efforts under the National and State Democratic Campaign Committees urge support for the National Democratic Nominees in November.
Mrs. Fred Davis and her sister Mrs. Petty of Sharpe visited Cameron this past Saturday while a cigarette dance event occurred at Skeezix with admission set at 20 cents.
Officers elected include C. E. Akers as president and Leland Green as 1st Vice President. The 2nd Vice President is L. Van Perkins and August Gurecky serves as Treasurer. Directors are August Horstmann, Giles L. Arriett, J. W. Coleman, F. B. Lesovsky, John C. Young, B. F. Reichert, George Banzhaf, E. C. Cole, George Gott, H. P. Culpepper, J. B. White, and H. H. Stedman.
Milam County forms a campaign committee to back the National Democratic ticket of Roosevelt and Garner. J. B. White chairs the county committee with Stanton E. Dossett aiding. precinct leaders name cooperators as precinct committees to mobilize voters for November.
Edwin Hardy Post No 9 American Legion to meet Tuesday night October 4 ex service men urged to attend Armistice Celebration plans National Convention report and 1933 legislative program to be reviewed Grady Little heads eats committee Ed Hess and Burlington boys to supply program
Price Cross of Greenville the son of Mr and Mrs S P Cross of Cameron will sing on radio station WFAA Saturday night October 1 from 10 15 to 10 30 Mr Cross has entertained audiences at this station before and Cameron friends as well as music lovers over the state will tune in for the program.
A Milam county protest laments Governor Ross Sterling’s charges of ballot box theft and fraud in Texas. The Herald defends Milam citizens, calls Sterling’s statements lies and libel, cites 454 named disputed voters, and notes ongoing court filings in Cameron and Thorndale with page five continuation.
Milam County Democratic Chairman J B White announced James Farley and the DNC endorsed Milam as the first Milam member of Shareholders in America to back Franklin Roosevelt and Garner. The medallion bearing Roosevelt and Garner by Gutzen Borglum costs 1 and signals campaign support. White seeks volunteers and orders for medallions at Cameron headquarters. Roosevelt became the first Shareholder in America at his Hyde Park home Sunday afternoon.
State of Texas vs Oscar and Charle Allen each receive four cases with pleas of guilty for assault with intent to murder and rob and rape. Jury sets 25 years in the penitentiary for each count. Chandler pleads guilty to auto theft and gets two years. Dees cattle theft case continued due to missing witness. Case reset for October 24.
The Commercial Club pressed the need for state funds to acquire right of way from Cameron to Burlington and the Falls county line for Highway 77. A $5000 budget request was opposed by the county court which cited lack of available funds. County auditor Giles L. Arriett urged for a financing plan. T. S. Henderson urged warrants to cover the costs. He compared highways to 1880s railroads, recounting the Santa Fe expansion into Cameron and a depot-site dispute.
L Van Perkins, district delegate to the National Convention of the American Legion in Portland Oregon, returns to Cameron. He will be considered for State Commander by Edwin Hardy Post No 9 at the next meeting. The Oregonian editor was thanked for sending four issues. Perkins reports enthusiastic attendance from across America and foreign countries. The 1933 convention will be in Chicago during the World's Fair.
Milam County Health Council invites women to a talk by Miss Edna Southard, sanitation instructor for the State Health Department, at Cameron Country Club on October 4 at 3 o clock. She will cover home sanitation with focus on malaria control, screening, sewage disposal, and safe water.
Unfavorable weather last Sunday delayed the sausage and chicken supper. It will now be held Sunday October 2, 1932 starting at 5 p.m. at St Michael's school building Burlington under St Michael's parish, with a 25 cent admission for adults and reduced price for children. Chicken sausage and other foods will be served with refreshments.
Mrs. Slovacek and Mrs. H Hyer of Buckholts paid a visit to Cameron on Saturday.
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