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®f£ (Eam^ron Herald
VOLUME NUMBER 84
CAMERON, MILAM COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1944.
SIXTEEN PAGES TODAY
NUMBER 44
Wins Air Medal
H
El
At Fort Dix
1ST. LT. WARREN BRASHEAR
* * * •
First Lieutenant Warren H. Bra-
shear, fighter pilot, now based in En-
gland under the 8th Air Coips Com-
mand, has won the coveted Air Medal
and in addition has one Oak Leaf
Cluster for the Medal.
News of his decoration has been
received in a letter from Lieut. Bra-
shear to his father and mother in
Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. Womack Bra-
shear.
Details of the daring exploits for
which Lieut. Erashear has been deco-
rated are not available because of
military secrecy. He drives a P-47
better known as the American Thun-
derbolt, one of the crack fighter ship«
of the air. Lieut. Brashear has been
in England for more than ten months
and recently was sent to a designat-
ed point in England for a much
needed respite from combat duty.
Lieut. Brashear’s fine record in the
air corps of the Army has brought
him coveted decorations and news of about his service, aside
his exploits in the air have been re
ceived here with universal apprecia-
tion. for his service as a fighter pi-
lot. The Thunderbolt fighters escort
the great bombers over France and
Germany in their raids on German
war centers.
Lieut. Brashear was given his
wings as an Army fighter pilot at
Victoria. He volunteered for the Air
Corps early in 1942, and received his
first training at Kelley Field in San
Antonio but made his first solo
flights at Tulsa, Okla. From Tuls?
he went to the air base at Enid, Okla.,
where he received his basic training.
Lieut. Brashear was born and
reared in Cameron. He played foot-
ball under Cairol Wood and was a
star backfield man. After he gradu-
ated from high school he was witr.
the ffwift Theatres in Cameron and
from this connection went to the
Army Air Corp.
Grady Stidham, Commissioner fo.*
Precinct No. 2, Milam County is a
candidate for re-election to that of-
fice subject to the duly Democratic
Primary Election to be held on Sat-
urday, July 22, 1944.
Mr. Stidham has rendered outstand-
ing service as a member of the Court.
Friends point out that each succeed-
ing election has shown the people of
the Precinct manifest increasing
esteem for him and the kind of ser-
vice he has rendered as a member of
the Court which in its organization
is the business agency of the county
In asking for re-election Mr. Stul
ham feels that he has served in ac-
cordance with the pledges he mane
the people. He deeply appreciates
the confidence which has been ex-
pressed in him in the past and in mak-
ing his announcement for re-election
this year wishes to express apprecia-
tion for the many pledges of support
and the great number of friends
who have renewed their desire to sre
him elected again.
The office to which Mr. Stidham :s
asking re-election, is one of the most
important, if not the greatest re-
sponsibility in the county govern-
ment. Friends of Mr. Stidham be-
lieve he measures up to all the quali-
fications required in this important
place. Mr. Stidham has attracted
wide attention for his service as a
Commissioner.
A veteran of World War No. 1,
Mr. Stidham has been active in the
Legion and in other organizations.
During the critical days of the de
pression and when government sub-
sidies were made for road work Mr.
Stidham co-operated and by doing
so not only provided jobs for many
but his far sighted policy now has
been justified by a fine system of
roads in his precinct.
Perhaps the outstanding thing
from his
value to the operation of the govern-
ment as a whole, is the financial
strength of his accounts. Cash bal-
ances are maintained and his equip-
ment is the best that can be ob-
tained.
Mr. Stidham asks for your s"p
port on his record and pledges the
people he will continue to serve them
in the future as in the past, with first
regard for the needs of his district,
and at all times a wise policy foi
the business of the county as a
whole. In the event he is not able to
see each one personally he takes this
means of asking for your vote and
support.
Highest Air Award
PVT. HERBERT BAGGERLY
Completing almost 2 years in the
army, Pvt Herbert Baggerly is now
stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
He entered service on March 20, 1942.
His basic training was obtained at
Camp Wolters. He next served at
Camp Barkley, I,a., and then went to
the West Coast, serving at Los An-
geles, California.
The unit to which he was attached
was on maneuvers in the west foi
some weeks before Pvt. Baggerly
went overseas.
Pvt. Baggerly is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. M. A. Baggerly of Cameron.
He was born and reared here and at-
tended the public schools. During
January Pvt. Baggerly was home oil
a two weeks furlough.
J. B. KREUSH DIES IN
J. B. Krensch died at his home in
St. Louis, Mo., at 1 a. m. Monday,
February 7, 1944, after a long period
of illness.
Surviving are his widow, the for-
mer Miss Ida Woolley of Cam-
eron and sister of Miss Leila M.
Woolley and Mrs Wilna Ramsour of
Cameron.
Funeral services were heljj in St.
Louis on Tuesday. Mr. Krcusch was
a former resident of Temple.
Grady Allen, popular and widely
known citizen in Milam county, has
announced ns a candidate for District
Clerk, subject to the Democratic Pri-
'mary Election to be held oil Saturday,
•July 22, 1911.
Mr. Allen enters the race with
strong pledges of support from
friends in all sections of the county.
Several weeks ago Mr. Allen iiulicai
ed he would make the race and said
at the time that many people were
asking him to enter.
Mr. Allen pointed out in the begin
ning that he appreciates more than be
can possibly indicate in words the
loyalty and support of so many. H<
wants the office because he feels be
needs it and because of a commend-
able desire to be of service to the
people of Milam county.
“I wish it said that I entered this
race after consideration of all fac-
tors which seemed to me to be most
encouraging,” said Mr. Allen. “I am
a candidate on my own account and
wish to refute any implication in the
slightest degree that any individual
has dictated my announcement or
1 will in any degree seek to control my
actions. If you elect me my only con-
sideration will be to all the people.
No other policy would be worthy of
your support and confidence.”
During recent years Mr. Allen has
been engaged in business in Cameron.
He was born and reared in this coun-
ty and is no stranger to the people.
In r*.....">ren v here h ■ makes his home
ar. sup oris ids family, he has lived
up t > all obligations us a citizen and
h . been most useful In service lie
has tendered in the community, as a
member of civic organizations and
church and fraternities.
Friends have been most generous
bring to this office a wealth of abili-
ty and experience; integrity and
character which would be commensu-
rate with the high estimate the peo-
ple have always placed on their pub-
lic servants.
In the coining weeks before the
election Mr. Allen hopes despite cou-
nt A J. THOMAS J. WHITE
Major Thus. J. White, Marauder
pilot and Squadron Commander, with
a medium bomber group of air fighl-
ters based m England, has been
awarded the Distinguished Flying
Cross, it was learned here Friday
through his wife, the former Miss
Ruth Mnrek, now residing in Hous-
ton.
Major White has been in combat
duty with the Army Air Corps since
the late soring J 043. The ITistin-
gni. be! ’ lying 0- < air corps' t -p
invar.., m the latest dec .ration t > conn
to the C: moron llyer. lie had pre-
viously won the air medal with u
numb r of oak leaf clusters for ce
p!< it.-, ir combat over Fiance and
Germany.
Major White flieH the Martin Ma-
rauder, B-2G medium bomber, a
rocket-like speed ship which is being
| currently described as the hottest,
hardest hitting thing on wings.
The Distinguished Flying Cross
may be awarded for a singular ix-
ploits in the ait or for a long scries
of successful combat missions, do-
of flight
S26.483 TO WAS CHEST
In San Diego
Former Produce House
Manager Here Indicted
For Embezzlement
Arthur Hodde, former manager of
the Peter Company, produce house
hen1, has been indicted on seven
counts of embezzlement, it was dis-
closed here late" Tuesday when the
Grand Jury adjourned.
The Grand Jury found 9 hills of
indictment, seven of them against
Hodde.
Hodde was manager here for the
Peter Company but was relieved of
his position about a year ago. It
was reliably understood that the
amount of money embezzeled would
amount to around nine thousand do!
lars
Deputy Sheriff Carl C. Black, was
in Houston Wednesday to arrest Hod-
de and return him here to face the I
charges. At the office of Criminr! <
District Attorney Ed Gunn, it was
not announced when the case would
be set for trial.
The Peter Company is fully pro- 1
teeted by insurance and has sustained j
no loss as a result of the embezzle- J
ment_
John Prude, manager of the Swift
Theatres has the spotlight today in
the 4th War Loan Drive.
Ilis motion picture theatre, The
Cameron, showing the MGM's techni-
color film, ‘‘Thousands Cheer,”
brought $26,482.75 in cash to the
Treasury fre m the sale of bonds.
The show was crowded, many pa-
trons buying their bonds at the booth
in the lobby. At the matinee pei-
formance the theatre was well filled
and at night was crowded. The show
was excellent and the results of the
war bond appeal through its showing
has hiought thanks and admiration to
Mr. Prude.
The show* gave the performance
without charge, the only condition of j
admittance was the purchase of a j
bond.
Mr. Prude said 490 bonds were
sold.
Flies A Fortress
ditions to be able to see each voter.
In the main such will be possible but pending upon the nature
due to time and restricted trans- ! work,
portation facilities, he may not be in
position to visit with each voter and
personally ask your vote and support.
This means of asking for your sup
port is employed so you may know
that Mr. Allen will great*y appreciate
your help.
In advance Mr. Allen extends his
in their praise of Mr. Allen’s ability.
They point out that he possesses the
equipment which only exp< rience enn
give and that in addition he has the
educational and natural abilities
which woul I combine to make an ideal
servant in this office.
The office of District Clerk is im-
portant and requires ability to dis-
charge its duties. Mr. Allen, bis
friends say with enthusiasm, would
deep appreciation and pledges you
that your vote will be held a sacred
trust to yield to the people in terms
of service a full return and day by
dfly devotion to duty. Anything you
may do for him will be appreciated.
B.F. BAILEY ASKING
FOR RE-ELECTION
B. F. Bailey, Constable for Precinct
1, Milam County, is a candidate for
re-election to Hint office subject to
the Democratic Primary Election to
be held on Saturday, July 22, 1944.
Mr. Bailey is a veteran in this of-
fice, having been elected for a num-
ber of terms. He was appointed to
complete the unexpired term of Bote
Harwell who resigned about a year
ago.
In asking for re-election Mr. Bailey
was thankful to his many friends for
pledges of support and for the co-
operation he has hud in the enforce-
ment of the law in the Procinci.
By reason of his experience his
friends point out that he well und w-
slands the duties of the office, knows
the people of the Precinct and is bet-
ter equipped for these reasons than
any other man. Mr. Bailey submits
his record in this office ns the basis
for his announcement for another
term and will greatly appreciate your
vote and support.
The office of Constable is impor
taut in the enforcement of the law.
It is second only to that of Sheriff
and many cases reaching trial stuge in
District and County Court for grave
offenses, originate in the Justice
Court. Mr. Bailey is the officer for
the Justice Court. Those who know
of his work point to the record of the
Justice Court.
Mr. Hailey has co-operated at all
times with other officers and will
continue to do so. II bed'ev % that
his first duty is to live up to his oath
and to enforce the law without i'av • s
and if re-elect,d will unit mi >*
serve as he has in the past w th the
interests of all the people in m.u.i.
Mr. Bailcy, before he ent.ie.t tho
office of Consiituble ,w.is engaged in
business in Cameron where lie has
lived for almost 20 years. Ho is
well known to the people and needs
no introduction.
In the coming weeks before toe
primary election, Mr. Bailey hopes
for opportunity to see each voter i.i
the Precinct. If his duties and war
restrictions arc such ho cannot see
all, tie takes this moans to ask foi'
your vote ami support, pledging in
advance a good return on your con-
fidence by enforcing the law and serv-
ing to the fullest extent of bis ex-
perience and ability as u peace of-
ficer.
TOP IN 4TH WAR LOAN
POSTOFFICE SAFE AT
BENNY HAROLD PRESSLEY
Bennie Harold Pressley, Seaman
Scccr.d Class, United States Navy is
"stationed at Fan Diego, Calif., train-
■or tho
men who fight in U
beer
El
T*
sjpy
Hf
nds of young
? Sam's navy.
> the navy 11
terries at the
Local and Federal officers were
without clues Saturday to the identi-
ty of the robbers who blasted open
the safe in the postoffice at Milano
Monday night and made way with
BLIZZARD HEADED 10
TEXAS EARLY THURSDAY
Below frveizing terrqieratures were
forecast early Thursday for all of
central Texas and the thermometer
was due to reach 5 above zero in tH<
Texas Panhandle as a blizzard swept
into Texas.
Temperatures of from 15 to 20 de-
gree* were forecast for Cameron and
vicinity. The freeze was due to reach
into the Rio Grande Valley. Wsti
owners
be taken
San Gabriel has gone over the top
in its 4th War Loan drive, exceeding
its quota by $575 it was reported
here Saturday by Williard Chapman,
chairman for the community.
San Gabriel has again set a fine
example of patriotic participation in
; the war eff >rt. The Herald is pleas-
| ed to have the following statement
from Mr. Chapman which is printed
as a welcome news story about thr
! purt the good people are playing in
| the war effort:
“San Gabriel goes over the top ir.
1 subscriptions to the 4th War I>oan
| Boeing B 17 Flying Fortress and is j drive. As chairman of the 4th War
now stationed somewhere in England * Loan drive at San Gabriel I want W
in the Air Corps of the United States take this opportunity to thank everjr-
LIKUT. BILLY CUNNINGHAM
Lt. Billy A. Cunningham pilots a
f*veral hund
i ed dollars worth
of | jnr* were ikmj
led l/i liv
p 8 tor I
ho»j Id
tamps.
»r» and bunds were
I and a 150 pre-ti
tut ion* a
Money ord.
not | to protect cat
r a ir a in*
it free
'here was tome $40
in I The freeze
01 me i!
1 to (
sail week, of m,i
id temp*
Tatur*
leek. The c
hock was not disturi
1 the mow ter n
56 de
Army.
Lt. Cunningham has been in tho
Air Corps for two years. He gradu-
ated from the Blackland flying field
at Waco and was commissioned a
Lieutenant in the Air Corps.
Lt. Cunningham was born and rear-
ed at Gause. the son of Mr. and Mrs.
L 8. Cunningham. He is a graduate
of A A M College. Shortly after ob-
taining his commission in the Air
Corps he was in Cameron on a fur-
lough to visit friends and to see his
parents at Gause.
Run-Off Primary in
City February 29th
body who took part in making this
drive successful. Especially do 1
want to thank Lloyd Kirkrnan, Clar-
ence Iiaird and Allen Conn, for work-
ing ao faithfully on the committee
with me. Our quota was $4,500 and
we subscribed $5,076.00.”
Thanking you all,
Willard Chapman, Chairman.
62Z8P0LI TAXES
A U
>f 6278 p
I tax
ty f.
.* r,a\
McL
1944
r Bill
on
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ere
Dm
Two Milano Boys
Indicted for Theft
Of Corn From Barn
•J. B. Lang end Louis Parker of
Milano were each indicted by the
Grand Jury sr, ness;on this week on
a charge of theft of corn.
The corn was stolen from Mrs. Ed.
Bullard of Milano from a ham sev-
eral miles from town.
The Grand Jury returned 9 bills of
indictment end has asked to be ad- 1 in
joomed subject :o call.
Rock I
FEBRUARY IN HISTORY
nr a
ett oi
and fa:
R H Binder
rrly of May-
of Rrx
id fo
C«„
May
visited ir.
Br.'caeibach «
field and is n
Sgt. and Mrs. Lore. Kieypa* anc
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Meyer and two
daughters spent Sunday in the bon
of Mr and Mrs. Buck «trickier.
t Buckhnita. Pf«
i the army for t
•me him home.
Ruth Freeman
a* mess n*it'«r if
of Ad Hail
Cameron M«n
eras a
Homer
a busine
day.
r»f O
Crook of Jones Prairie was
i visitor in Cameron Satur-
Peoplc over age are not required to
have exemption certificates.
It is interesting to note the figure*
on p< II tax payments for the past
three year*. In l^t« a total of
4419 were paid and 4ii exemptions
i-suesl. Id 1941 a total t>f 5874. wr-e
pact and 97 exemptions were issued
In 1942 a total of 4960 poll taxea
were paid and 22 exemptions were is-
sued.
T. A. Burch of Rosebud was iCit
I cron visitor err. Monday.
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White, Jefferson B. The Cameron Herald (Cameron, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 10, 1944, newspaper, February 10, 1944; Cameron, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth561772/m1/1/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.