CNB time capsule

(Cameron) A time capsule was extracted from the Citizens National Bank Cornerstone Friday, sealed in place more than 70 years ago. In it was numerous pictures and artifacts from the late 1920's, all of which are on display in the bank lobby. The idea was born on July 13th, 1929 by Oxsheer Smith who extended an invitation to all of the bank's customers to deposit one un-mounted photograph in the cornerstone of the new building. That cornerstone was laid on July 20th 1929.

On July 20, 1929, several hundred people witnessed the placing of the time capsule in the bank's cornerstone.

(Right) Cameron native and owner of the Houston Astros professional baseball franchise, Drayton McLane was guest of honor during Friday's ceremony. (Below) Following his address, Drayton and John Egger of EBCO Development of Cameron, extracted the sealed copper capsule from the bank's cornerstone.


Drayton McLane brings out the copper capsule.	John Egger of EBCO Development breaks the seal.


Harrison Lanham of Citizens National Bank unveils the capsule contents...	As the crowd of more than 200 look on.


The capsule contents are on display in the bank lobby for public viewing.


(Above and below) Some photographs sealed in time by the capsule.

E.J. Provasek...4 years old	Grady Coker....2 years old