The Cameron Herald and Centinel (Cameron, Tex.), Vol. 87, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 20, 1947 Page: 1 of 8
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<£he Cameron Mtmlb
since 1860
and CENTINEL
VOLUME NUMBER 87
CAMERON, MILAM COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1917
NUMBER 13
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J. B.WHIT&
The Commissioners Court for Milam
County lias elected to continue the
office of Service Officer for Veter-
ans. Two years ago when this service
was not available the American Le-
gion took the lead and convinced the
court that such an office would be
necessary.
Since that time the Federal Gov-
ernment through the Veterans Ad-
ministration in Washington, has es-
tablished a branch of the service in
Cameron to serve the veterans and
have assigned adaquate personnel to
take care of, all the needs of the vet-
erans.
We have no intention to belittle the'
work or the good aims of those who
are responsible for the office of the
county service officer, but in the in-
terest of economy, it occurs to The
Herald, that such an office and such
an employe is in fact a duplication of
activities already established and fin-
anced by the Federal Government.
This is said with the assurance that
we admit there may be some phases
of the work we do not understand.
It goes without argument that it is
hardly necessary to have two sys-
tems of service for veterans in
Milam county. The maintenance of
the Service Officer will entail some
$5000 over the period of two years,
the term to which he has been nam
ed.
One of the exasperating failures
of the Veterans Administration has
been the lack of adequate informa-
tion when sought by veterans, espe-
cially with reference to on the job
training and compensation for educa-
tion. This may not be a reflection on
local agencies of the Administration
but so far as the Veteran is concern-
ed the results are the same. Many
men who served in the armed forces
have taken jobs on the advice of the
Veterans Administration only to lose
them when it was found new regula-
tions or those already in effect were
not accurately interpreted to begin
with.
In the meantime it appears that
the Commissioners Court may have
to ask something very special to get
proof of justification for the setting
up of what appears from this seat
a duplication of activities in this
county.
BAPTIST LEI CONTRACT
FOB STI
Contract for stucco work on the
Baptist church was authorized here
Sunday by the congregation, it was
announced by Lested L. Morriss, pas-
tor.
The vote indicates agreement and
perfect co-operation in the present
building program. Rev. Morriss uses
a speaker system to reach the edu-
cational building and the main
church and had to take two votes
as the auditorium was overflowed.
There was not a dissenting vote.
The new work contemplates plas-
tering with stucco material The old
church and annex to match the edu-
cational building.
Rev. Morris is carrying out a
progressive, far reaching religious
program through his church and has
cooperation. The stucco work will
cost about $1650. Recently contract
was let to rennovate the auditorium.
George Andrews, charged by indict-
ment with the murder of his nephew,
Ernest Andrews, was hauled to the
District Court room in mid-afternoon
Monday in an ambulance from Rock-
dale, on order of District Judge John
Watson after he had over ruled a
motion for continuance of the trial by
defense attorneys Camp & Camp.
Andrews was in the court room
Tuesday morning at 9:30 when court
was resumed.
Sheriff Carl C. Black was instruc-
ted to bring Andrews to the court
room following the refusal of the
judge to postpone the trial. County
Attorney Bill Morrison contested the
motion for continuance with the
claim that he believed the defendant
able to appear for trial. The fore-
noon was consumed in argument over
the motion to continue before the
court.
Dr. John Richards of Rockdale
who attended Andrews was called to
testify as to the condition of the
defendant. His testimony was that
Andrews is ill and in his opinion not
in condition to stand trial.
Dr. Clifford G. Swift, Cameron
physician, was also called and by
the state. He testified that Andrews
is able to stand trial. Similar testi-
mony was given by Dr. T. Leland
Denson, Cameron physician.
The court proceered to trial of the
case when the court opened Tues-
day morning. Selection of jurors was
under way but many were excused.
It was estimated that about one
third of the panel would be exhaust-
ed by excuses which were allowed.
Additional jurors were certain to be
summoned.
Andrews is said to be suffering
from a heart ailment of some years
standing. In his testimony Dr. Swift
said that the defendant would be
able to stand trial, in his opinion,
now and possibly better than at some
future date, depending upon his con-
dition over a period of time.
Andrews was charged with murder
following his arrest on October 5,
1946. The charge grew out of the
shooting of Ernest Andrews, his
nephew who had engaged in a fight
with Newton Andrews, his son.
Ernest Andrews was sTiot and kill-
ed on a business street in Rockdale
after he had slashed Newton An-
drews with.a knife. The cutting oc-
cured after the men had fought.
George Andrews, father of Newton
Andrews did not engage in the fight
between the men but stood by and
observed the difficulty. When Newton
Andrews renewed the fight and cut
Ernest Andrews the shooting fol-
lowed.
After he was shot several times,
Ernest Andrews started up a stair-
way to a doctor’s office but fell
back and his body was picked up
on the sidewalk at the entrance.
Newton Andrews was taken to a
hospital in Temple where he was
treated. He was also arrested and
is under indictment for aggravated
assault. According to information
Ernest Andrews was severely beaten
in the fight.
The case is attracting a great in-
terest, especially among the people
in Rockdale and surrounding com-
munity.
The District Court room was
crowded to overflowing Tuesday
morning when selection of jurors got
under way.
60 JURORS CALLED
CAMERON HASlPLANS?
[ MAKII
FRED M. SHAW
TP&L Conservationist
F,
EMPLOYED BY TP&L
To assist its farm and raural cus-
tomers, Texas Power & Light Com-
pany has employed Fred Marshall
Shaw, distinguished agronomist, to
serve as Conservationist. Mr. Shaw
who recently was awarded a medal
by the French Ministry of Agricul-
ture for outstanding work in assist-
ing the French governmont in revit-
alizing agriculture following the war,
will work with existing agricultural
agencies and other interested groups
in solving conservation problems, ac-
cording to John W. Carpenter, presi-
dent of the Company.
“It has always been the policy of
Texas Power & Light Company to
help develop the territory it serves,”
said Mr. Carpenter, “and in the state , , ... ,
„ , , . dav the court adjourned until 1:30
of Texas, prosperity depends basic-
A venire of 60 men was ordered
Into Wednesday by Judge John Wat-
son in District court here in the trial
of George Andrews, charged with
murder in connection with the fatal
shooting of his nephew, Ernest An-
drews in Rockdale on October 5,
1946.
Of the venire of 100 men summoned
to appear on Monday morning when
the trial got under way, none re-
mained to be questioned about their
qualifications for service on the jury
and only 8 jurors had qualified.
The jurors accepted up to ad-
journment time Wednesday are: No.
1 L. F. Gregory, 2 Frank Tomek, 3
Guy Chandler, 4 Philip Reimer, 5
W. H. Lucas, 6 Will Lake, 7 J. Y.
Logan, 8 George Newton.
When the special venire was ex-
hausted Judge Watson instructed
Carl Hlack, sheriff, to summon 60
men. The job of contacting the 60
prospective jurors was completed
during the night and early Thursday
morning. Judge Watson excused all
witnesses in the case until 9:30
Thursday morning and later in the
Robberies of Marble
Machines Are Solved
John Lewis, negro, was arrested i
Friday night in the cafe and bar of
Marshall Chambers and has been
charged with burglary.
City officers Newt Johnson and
Murshall Terry arrested the negro
who was discovered in the building.
Several shots were fired before the
negro came out.
Marble machines in the place have
been robbed a number of times in
recent weeks. The robberies hud be-
come somwhat of u mystery but now
have been solved.
The negro was charged with burg-
lary and was turned over to the of-
fice of the county attorney, said City
Marshal Jim McGoldrick.
ally upon the prosperity of agricul-
ture. In securing Mr. Shaw to serve
as Conservationist, the Company
hopes to help contribute to the long-
range development of better farm-
ing practices which will assure Texas
farmers of larger incomes and will
also conserve Texas’ agricultural re-
sources for the future.”
Truman Will Be In
Waco Four Hours
Prison Cruelties Are
Bared By Pen Chaplain
CONTESTED BY STATE
When the case against George An-
drews of Rockdale, charged by indict,
ment with the murder of Ernest An-
drews, his nephew, was called in dis-
trict court early Monday defense at-
torneys Camp & Camp moved for a
continuance on the grounds that the
defendant is ill.
Andrews was not in the court room
and was reported to be ill at his
home in Rockdale.
County Attorney Bill Morrison mov.
ed to contest the motion before Judge
John Watson, presideing judge and
the juriors were told to leave the
court room while the motion was be-
ing heard.
The case was postponed once be-
fore due to the illness of Newton
Andrews, son of George Andrews,
who had engaged in a fight with Er-
nest Andrews on a street in Rock-
dale on Otober 5, 1946 and the
shooting followed.
Testimony of two doctors were
taken. They are Dr. John Richards of
p. m. Thursday.
From the 6® man venire four ad-
ditional jurors will be sought. Many
of the witnesses did not know that
the court had adjourned until Thurs-
day afternoon.
There are some 15 out of county
witnesses. It was thought improb-
able that testimony in the case would
begin before Friday morning, if the
jury is completed. Only the after-
noon was available if the entire day
was to be expended in getting a jury.
Andrews who was brought to the
court room on a stretcher after the
court had over ruled a motion to
continue due to the Illness of the de-
fendant, was no longer being carried
in. He is walking up the stairs and
takes his place punctually by bis
attorneys.
County Attorney Bill Morrison
contested the motion to continue the
case and after doctors were heard
the court ordered Andrews to trial.
NIGHT WRECK IN CITY
Three men were injured here
around midnight Wednesday in a car
wreck on North Travis street. All
were taken to St. Eduard's Hospital
for treatment.
The injured are R. G. McLeod, em-
ployed by the Santa Fe Railway, Al-
dred Dusek and Johnie Gelner.
According to officers McLeod had
backed out of his garage and had
turned south on North Travis pre-
paring to go to his work at the
Santa Fe when the car driven by
Dusek struck the rear of his car.
Both machines were badly dam-
aged. Dusek was the mere severely
injured, having severe lascerations
as his head struck the windshield of
the car. All left the hospital after
receiving treatment.
B. F. Reichert, member of the
Hoard of Aldermen, told the Cameron
Rotary Club Wednesday, the gov-
ernment is planning to submit to the
people a proposal involving a con-
siderable expenditure for public im-
provements.
Mr. Reichert, guest of Leo Jackson
for the luncheon, was the speaker.
He said two things now being put
forward are street paving and the
conversion of the. old grammar school
at West 3rd and College Avenue in-
to a municipal building.
At the conclusion of his talk he
presented some rough sketches made
by Mayor A. W. McCullin showing
the proposed improvements to be
made on the grounds of the old
school.
There was no estimate on what
the cost would be but it was under-
stood that the matter has been
thoroughly discussed.
A proposal to use the building for
a municipal structure was made to
the Planning Board by former Mayor
Chas. C. Smith. The idea was re-
jected by the Board in its recom-
mendation on the grounds that the
cost would be prohibitive and after
the money spent the city would have
nothing of value. At that time an
architect said the cost would be
$30,000. It would be more now.
The idea is not new. Others have
advanced it. The city council never
saw fit to consider the Planning
Board Report which proposed a new
municipal Building on the grounds
now owned by the city in the exten-
sion of city central park. There were
many other recommendations, includ-
ing $2o<),000 for street paving over
a period of five years.
MRS. IDA MATHEWS IS
FuneralV services Tor Mrs. Ida
Mathews were held at 3:30 p. m. on
Tuesday, February 4 at the family
residence at Sand Grove with inter-
ment in the Sand Grove Cemetery.
Ida Mathews died at the home of
her son, Walter Mathews near Milano
on February 3. She had been criti-
cally ill for several years.
Mrs. Mathews was born and rear-
BE MOVED TO MILAM LOMME NAMED
Rockdale and Dr. Clifford Swift of { ed at Giddings in Lee county, on
Cameron. ' January 25, 1868.
A special venire of 100 men were j Jn 1884 she was united in mar-
waiting outside on the proceedings i jage to S. W. Mathews and in 1888
in the court. I came to Milam county. To them were
County Attorney Morrison lost lit- born 6 children. Her husband pre-
tie time in contesting the claim of ceded her in death in 1900. Two chil-
the defense attorneys and asked for dren died in infancy and a son Jesse
proof that the defendant is ill at his Mathews died in 1918. She was a
home, and unable to be in the court member of the Church of Christ,
room. | Surviving are three children as
HOUSTON, Feb. 17—The Rev. Ej a ruling on the motion was due i follows: Mrs. Maude Silvey of Cause,
W. Cofer, chaplain for the Texas comctime during the forenoon by Walter Mathews and Mrs. Mae Hurt,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1$ prison system, told a Baptist pas-j Judge John Watson. both of Milano. Twelve grand chil-
Andrews shot and killed Ernest dren and 15 great grand children
after the latter had
Truman is expected to arrive in
Waco about 10 a. m. (CST) March
6 to receive an honorary degree of
doctors of law from Baylor university
the office of Rep. Poage of Waco
sard today.
Poage’s secretary' said that plans
now call for a luncheon at the uni-
DALLAS— Forty military build-
ings at the Hearne prisoner of war
camp have been awarded to the Milam
County School Board by the office
Of real property disposals of the
Dallas regional office of War Assets
Administration. Announcement of the
award was made by C. N. Townsend,
Jr., chief o^ institutional branch of
the WAA at Dallas.
The structures will be used in
white and negro schools in the Bur-
lington, Sharp, Buckholts, Yarrellton,
Hoyt, Two Mile, Jones Prairie, String
Prairie, Clarkson, San Gabriel,
Baileyvrlle and Briary common school
districts, according to information
furnished WAA by Chas. M. Hicks,
Milam county school superintendent.
The Milam County Veterans Voca-
tional School will likewise benefit by
the building transfer, it was said.
A discount of 95 per cent was al-
lowed on barracks, warehouses, ad-
ministration and recreation buildings,
it was disclosed. A 40 per cent dis-
count was allowed on latrines.
Willard Skelton To
Be Presented In A
Trombone Number
SAN MARCOS Willard Skelton
Cameron’s two hnnks were named
officially by the Commissioner Court
on Thursday as depositories for
county funds.
The county will receive one and
one half per cent interest on daily
balances.
The Citizens National Bank will
secure two thirds of the deposits and
First National one third.
Conn It. Isaacs, county auditor,
said that the funds on deposit will
average from $lo0,000 to $125,000.
The rate of Interest was regarded as
good under present low rates. In
many counties the rate is one per
cent.
In the contracts the banks agreed
to make loans to the county at 4 per
cent if such funds are needed.
Taylor Wins District
Basketball Title
Taylor won the District Basketball
Title, it was disclosed Saturday fol-
lowing victory over Rosebud.
Due to non-eo-operating coaches
and not a little stupidity it was not
possible to get the final standing on
all teams. It was even difficult to
tor’s conference here
some prison inmates
today that
are treated Andrews
worse than a human beings would ; gaged in a fight with his son, New-
want to see an animal treated.
“This statement will probably
cost me my job as chaplain,” he com-
mented.
Two different prison system man-
dren and 15 great grand
en- survive.
Services were conducted
by Rev.
of Cameron, outstanding student of j get results following games in the
Southwest Texas State College band, district. There is little popular in-
will be presented in a trombone nov-j terest in basketball in this area,
eity number on two special programs I Tgylor won 10 games and lost one.
versity after the degree ceremonies, agers have struck him for protest-
which are tentatively set for 11 a. m. ing against the beatingsof pris#iers
ton Andrews. According to informa-1 Frain of Rockdale with the Phillips
tion, Newton Andrews was shot af- j & Luckey Funeral Home directing,
ter the fight had ended and in which Pa.ll bearers were: Cecil and Jesse
he was severely beaten. Roy Hurt, Elmer Mathews, Jesse
Mitchell, Johnnie Diver and Wesley
The president’s plane is scheduled to
leave Waco at 2 p. m.
he said.
Maj. Douglas Stakes, manager of
the Texas prison system, reached by
telephone at Huntsville, declined any
Mrs. M. E. Blake is a patient in j
the Newton Memorial Hospital. Mrs. j
Blake is the mother of F. G. Blake.
Wood.
William Ernest Jacob, small son
of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Jacob of Min-
comment on the minister’s statement j erva is ill and a patient in the New
Willis Dismukes who is soon to open
and manage a new drug store in
Cameron, spent several days last “until I’ve had time to investigate ton Memorial Hospital.
business. thoroughly.” -—1——-
He also would not comment on the Grace Plachy, small daughter of
appointment of a committee by the Mr. and Mrs. Frank Plachy, Jr., of
is ill and under treatment j
week in Dallas on
Mrs. J! B. White is in Newton
Miss Vivian Johnson, .home demon-
stration agent, has returned from a
convention held in Dallas.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stidham of
Maysfield were recent guests of their
son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jnck Stid-
iiam.
Memorial Hospital, going there early conference to investigate the prison . Temple,
Friday morning. " I system. I in the 1
Newton Memorial Hospital.
Frankie Kamenicky
Waco Saturday,
visited in
scheduled in the near future by the
band. These programs will be held in
San Marcos on Thursday, February
27, and in Yoakum on Thursday,
March 6.
Mr. Skelton will be assisted in the
novelty number, entitled “Two Pairs
of Slippers,” by trombonists Doris
Fowler of Tomball, Robert Edge of
San Antonio, and Max Glazner of
Fischers Store.
Albert Rettig of Cameron and now
a student at A&M College, was on
the winning team in intermural foot-
ball at the college. The team has
just won the flag and was undefeat-
ed. Albert played football at Yoe Hi
School, a half back.
No reports were to be had from
Georgetown and Franklin.
Here is the table which was corn-
piled by
Coach Leo Jackson:
Won
Lost
Taylor
10
1
Cameron
8
3
Rosebud
7
4
Belton
6
6
Hearne
8
6
Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Bass of
Hous-
ton, will
spend the week end
here
with her
mother, Mrs. Emma
Butts,
who will accompany them home for a
few weeks visit.
Bundle Hegari, fine for feeding.
214 cents per bundle. Leland Green.
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White, Jefferson B. The Cameron Herald and Centinel (Cameron, Tex.), Vol. 87, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 20, 1947, newspaper, February 20, 1947; Cameron, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth577150/m1/1/?rotate=90: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.