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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
1
The piece discusses a proposed city street paving plan tied to a bond issue and civic vote, framed around mayoral initiative and upcoming local finance decisions affecting infrastructure and public works. It also notes the broader political and civic context surrounding the plan and the timing of a vote.
The Cameron Commercial Club held its semi annual meeting despite rain. Robert McLane was elected president for the fifth time with W. W. Chambers as vice president and Geo. T. Graves as treasurer. Twelve directors were elected from twenty five nominees. Speaker W. Crawford urged city progress and the Cotton Palace. Mayor Hearrell outlined a street improvement plan including scarifier work and paving with flint rock and asphalt. If funds require, the city may seek a tax levy or bonds.
Rev D H Hotchkiss of Navasota now Texas Conference Centenary Secretary will preach at the Methodist church Sunday morning at 11. Rev Ira F Key, the pastor, will preach Sunday night at 7 45. Mrs George Peets and her son returned to Galveston after a visit with relatives.
A PTA meeting is called for 3 30 next Wednesday at the school house. Mrs B P Atkinson president urges large attendance. J A Drozd of Penelope Texas visits his uncle J T Parma. He was one of three Hill County boys on the Farm Boys Special to the North. Mrs Gus Eggert left for Waco last Friday then to Austin after visiting Mrs John F McLane.
The Knights of Pythias Lodge in Cameron marks its thirtieth anniversary with a meeting and banquet next Monday. Co D Lay and Jeff T Kemp will sponsor the event at their expense. Judge W G Gillis W W Chambers and W A Morrison will give addresses as Knights from neighboring lodges join in the celebration.
Three Burlington stores were robbed Tuesday night. A Ford automobile owned by Penn Wolf was also stolen and later found abandoned in Fort Worth. Sheriff Blaylock pursues the thieves who fled toward the oil fields. no arrests reported.
The Milam county census released today shows a total population of 38 104, up 1 324 from 1910 or 3 6 percent. Incorporated towns Cameron and Rockdale report 4 29p and 2 328 respectively.
A temporary manager arrives in Cameron to stabilize the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company exchange amid skilled labor shortages. District and local managers pledge the service will return to normal, with efforts to hire permanent operators and train staff to sustain improved operations for Cameron residents.
Dr B A Copass of the Southwestern Baptist Seminary Fort Worth will preach at the Cameron Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. He is billed as the guest preacher with Rev Playlock listed in an unclear text.
Cameron Water Power and Light Company received equipment to install chloride treatment for the city water. The system, expected to operate soon, aims to purify water and remove bacteria while not filtering the supply. Announcement by W Lawrence president notes delays in shipment and links action to city health policy and mayor Hearrell’s administration.
Tractor demonstrations by the Chambers-Hefley Motor Company extend across the territory. Clarence E. Wishert returns to lead the farm tractor talks after a Liberty trip. Farmers show strong interest. Ford price changes spur orders and sales. Lipton's Totley's and Ladies Club Teas referenced alongside Giles L. Avriett.
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