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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
4
The clipping lists advertising rates per column inch and line rate for first insertion. It notes that resolutions obituaries and notices of public entertainments with charges or funds raised are billed at regular rates. The item reflects historic newspaper billing practices and post office classifications in Cameron Texas.
The article explains perennial versus seasonal hay fever and outlines triggers by inhalation and ingestion. It lists animal danders, dust, and various foods as allergic sources, and notes injections start weeks before anticipated attacks with increasing doses. It cites medicines and common substances as additional irritants.
Douglas Caesar aged 21 of Hare community near Thorn Dale died after shooting himself with a 45 caliber pistol at the family home. He lingered until 11 p m after the 7 p m incident while his family found him fatally wounded. Surviving are his mother Mrs Nellie Caesar a sister Mrs Mae Stewart and three brothers Jack Bill and Fred Caesar Funeral services were held at the family home and he was interred in Taylor City cemetery.
Farmers in Milam County repay federal loans issued in 1932 for crops. A total of 234 loans were made in April to June last year with amounts from $12 to $4000. Nearly $4000 had been repaid to date. Milano led in loan applications followed by Gause and Cameron. Rockdale ranked fourth in applications.
The following class officers were elected this week at Yoe High School. Seniors appoint president Julian Freeman and VP Edna Lazek with secretary-treasurer Viola Sustek and sergeant at arms Seth Corley, plus yell leaders Dorothy Bell Law and Marie McDermott. Juniors choose president Roy Baskin and VP Clayton Sapp, secretary Evelyn Pressley, treasurer Carolyn Cheeves, yell leaders Opal Worcester and Vernon Mayfield, reporter John Martin. Sophomores name president Hilliard Thomas and VP Robert Sloan Ryan, secretary Leonard Blaylock, treasurer Theresa Manning, yell leaders Joy Lantrip and Leonard Blaylock. Freshmen crown president Amelia Freeman and VP Simmie Smith, secretary-treasurer Lula Mae Depew, yell leaders Edna Merle Deer and Clinton Breeding, sergeant at arms Shirley McLane.
The document lists organized towns and precincts with names of residents and officials across Precincts No. 3 to No. 8. It enumerates villages such as Milano Gause Hanover Rockdale Tracy Lilac Buckholts Burlington Thorndale and more, naming voters and leaders like Roy Yates J. P. O'Neil W. Norris and J. Crump within each area.
Cameron leaders faced pressure to accept a highway survey around the gravel rim and place a depot. Lesovsky urged court action for funds while noting a Canada to Mexico route possibility. The Highway Department has appropriated bond money and the county prepares refunds to the state, with A F Mitchell helping compile figures and $425,000 in bonds unaffected by a new state law.
Walter Humphrey of the Temple Telegram spoke at the Lions Club weekly luncheon, detailing an International Lions meeting in Los Angeles in July. C L Head and Robert Sparks performed playful stunts. Cameron Club plans Temple engagement next Wednesday and holds a director's meeting September 29 at George Gott's home.
Members of the Knights of Columbus along with families and friends enjoyed a large 42 party in the K of C Hall last Friday night. Sixteen tables were quickly filled.
A large evening featured top scores by Leo Laake C McCall and Mrs Vogelsang of Burlington with many other prizes awarded. Ed Hess and his Burlington group entertained the audience with songs while Ted Matula of Cameron performed guitar. The Knights of Columbus served a lunch with ice cold drinks tea and coffee as the program concluded.
Weather notes contrast sunshine with recent rain as Friday night and the weekend brought measurable showers. Farmers benefited from the prior sunny period, receiving favorable conditions for fieldwork and crop care.
Farmers finish harvest with some cotton still in the field. Rev McKinley Norman of Waxahchie conducts revival at the Baptist church this week and T D Carroll of Ft Worth led singing. Visitors at J M Sanders home included Pearl Mable Robit Dean Wagner and others. Sharpe amateur baseball nine neaving a victorious end as locals hope for a win despite hard work and sunshine.
Our readers have little time for visits so this week’s report is brief and to the point. We share a quick note on local happenings and a nod to upcoming events.
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