Blue Bird Club Stages Charming Operetta at Yee High
A large audience enjoyed the Blue Bird Choral Club operetta at Yee High School with Miss Eloise Rogers directing. Notable performances included Lucille McDermott, Florence Atkinson, and Desdemona portrayed by Dorothy Blaylock, with a strong Art School chorus and piano accompaniment by Mrs Geraldine Slaughter.
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Yee High School
Blue Bird Choral Club
Eloise Rogers
Lucille McDermott
West 61St Street
New York
Thyrza Caruthers
Philanthropies
Weist Street
Thyrza
Mary
Florence Atkinson
Bridget
Ethel Collins
Desdemona
Jane
Dorothy Blaylock
Geraldine Slaughter
A. J. Triggs
Lucille Dickard
Reverend Wallace Jones Spending Week in Cam a
Rev and Mrs Wallace Jones stay with B. B. Minor in Cam a during their Texas week. Jones to preach at the Christian church Wednesday evening and lead Sunday services April 19. Mrs Jessie Winn leaves Tuesday to begin living in Nacogdoches.
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Wallace Jones
Ft. Worth
Cama
The
B. Minor
Jessie Winn
Nacogdoches
Webb Re-Elected As Secretary of Club
Paul Webb was elected secretary of the Commercial Club on Monday night defeating J. R. Hays by two votes. Webb has served as secretary for three years and committees will be announced at the next regular meeting. The club will pursue bringing natural gas industry to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Webb
Commercial Club
J. R. Hays
Webb
Coleman
Lone Star Gas Company
Marlin
Meeting on Boy Scout plans held in Cameron church basement
At Cameron’s Methodist church basement a meeting of the Pastor’s Association discussed organizing one or more Boy Scout troops. About 46 guests from several churches attended along with Rev. Gus Craven Dr. Swofford and others. Committees were to be formed to develop a plan and report later. The event included a church supper for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Methodist Church
Gus J. Craven
Th Presbyterian Church
Maysfield
Swofford
Rockdale
J. P. Love
Episcopal Church
Jesse Garrett
Garrett
T. A. Fisher
F. E. Jackson
Charlie Terry
Fred Cable
the Methodist Church
Southern Pacific Announces Special Rates to Pythian Meeting
Knights of Pythias members receive notice of Texas to Wichita Falls travel deals for the Grand Lodge convention May 10 to 12. Zone fares from Texas points 299 to 690 miles apply with sales May 7 to 10 and return by May 16. Local agents can provide exact rates and sleep car reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Southern Pacific Lines
Wichita Falls
Texas
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Hove Lutheran Church Buckholts Lenten Services
Friday night Lenten services announced at Hove Lutheran Church Buckholts with Sunday morning services at 10 A M and Saturday and Sunday school as usual. Services in German led by Pastor W Flierl.
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W. Flierl
Witness Recalls 1876 Bell County Murder and Mob Lynching
John T Baldridge recounts the 1876 killing of John Baker by a bearded shooter named Antony Williams. A posse captured the suspect near Rockdale, identified by horse and saddle, and a jury led by Judge A S Broaddus convicted him. An angry mob burned the condemned man at Nigger Hollow two miles from Cameron. Confederate veteran Alex S Baker, brother of John Baker, lived nearby.
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Jeff T. Kemp
John T. Baldridge
Bell County
John Baker
Judge Kemp
Mr. Baldridge
Cameron
Antony Williams
Rockdale
G. N
Baldridge
John T. Randle
Joe Clayton
Baker
Joseph McKinney
A. J. McKinney
Jones Prairie
Precinct No. 2
A. S Broaddus
John N. Henderson
T. S. Henderson
Kelton-Cameron Road
Nigger Hollow
Joseph Ondrej
Alex S. Baker
Ad Hall
St Monigal Church Plans New Modern Brick Building
St Monigal Church will erect a new brick building regarded as among the finest in the state. Parish members met at the Knights of Columbus hall and adopted plans with only eight opposing. Rev Father Apel states blueprints will be submitted and a paper cut released once approved. Contributions have come from nonmembers and members alike, showing strong local interest.
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St. Monica's
Knights of Columbus
Father Apel
Heeves Bros Announce New Easter Merchandise
Cheeves Brothers advertise a big Easter sale this week with a display of new Easter and Spring merchandise. The store promises savings and solid prices, noting their sales are non wine bargain events and aimed at rewarding customers with good value.
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Cheeves Brothers
Cheeves
Triggs Moves Stock From Cafe to Klawansky Site
The Triggs Dry Goods Company has relocated the remaining cafe stock to the building that previously housed the Klawansky store. The move consolidates inventory in the Klawansky site as operations shift locations.
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The
Triggs Dry Goods Company
Klawansky
Knights of Pythias Minstrel Tonight at Yee High
Milam Lodge No. 125 Knights of Pythias presents Bites and Bits of 1927 at Yee High School. Directed by Sturry N. ONeill of Dallas with Lee R. Tag assisting. The program features orchestra music, jokes, songs, and Blue Bird Club members with Eloise Rogers in props. Curtain at 7 o'clock. Admission 50 cents. Proceeds go to the lodge.
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Milam Lodge No. 125
Knights of Pythias
Yee High School
Sturry N. O'Neill
Dallas
Lee R. Tag
Lodge
Cameron
Blue Bird Club
Eloise Rogers
Rynasie
Houston Business Men Visit Cameron for Overnight Stay
J. T. Parma, Cameron Chamber of Commerce representative, reports that Houston business men sponsored by the Motor League of South Texas will arrive at 5:45 from Hearne, stay overnight in Cameron, and return to Houston the next day. Parma seeks accommodations and a royal welcome.
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J.T. Parma
Chamber of Commerce
Houston
Motor League
South Texas
Cameron
Hearne
Mr. Parma
Women’s Conference trip to Lufkin in Texas
Mesdames W. O. Triggs and R. L. 2atte left Monday for Lufkin to attend the Woman’s Conference of the Texas Conference which meets there this week.
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Mesdames
W. O. Triggs
R. L. 2Atte
Lufkin
Woman's Conference
Texas
Three Aldermen Elected in Tuesday City Council vote
In Tuesday’s election three aldermen were chosen for two-year terms. Sar McDermott, R. L. Brad Logan Green, and BE. Jackson each received votes, with Green by far the lead. They will assume office on April 19.
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Sar McDermott
Brad Logan Green
BE. BE. Jackson
Knights of Pythias Lodge Confers Rank Knight
The Milam Lodge No 1255 Knights of Pythias held a well attended meeting despite the absence of Grand Chancellor Freeman and Supreme Representative Connoley. Three senior members died recently Patrick of Paris Texas Wetland in Dallas and Bonner in Mayo Brothers hospital. The Bank of Knight was conferred on several members as interest in the lodge grows.
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Freeman
Tom Connoley
Knights of Pythias
Order
C. FP. Weiland
Dallas
Jas
Grand Lodge
John T. Bonner
Mayo Brothers Hospital
Wichita Falls
Houston
James S. Patrick
Paris
Texas
Ins
Marehy
Chas. F. Wetlamd
Knightn of Pythias
Bank of Knight
Gillis Graham
Sam Cheeves
Richard West
Clarence Posey
Charles McGehee
Milam Lodge
Old Tax Receipt Sheds Light on Land Value Rise
Teanole Telegram notes an old tax receipt issued by Milam County tax collector John Beal to Col. Wm. C. Syparks for 4425 acres by the Brazos River near future Syparks village in Bell County. The document highlights a pioneer era levy of 2500 for state and county taxes. Dan Tyson, current Cameron tax collector, is a descendant involved in similar tax work.
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Teanole Telegram
John Beal
Shariff
Milam County
Impeh
Old County
Nieshville
Brazos
Col
Wm. C. Syparks
Piloneer
Sem Sparks
Austin
Linde
Sywarks
Bell County
Texas
Dan Tyson
Tyson
Cameron
Huyitt Preyvice Witt
Zalesky Dry Goods Sale Draws Crowd in Cameron
The Pre Easter sale at the Zalesky Dry Goods Store in Cameron attracts many shoppers from distant points. The event, promoted via circulars bought by Mr. Zalesky, will close on April 16 and has already boosted business.
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Zalesky Dry Gods
Cameron
Zalesky
Delegates Leave for Texas Conference in Lufkin
Mrs. L. J. Power and Mrs. C. E. Porterfield depart Tuesday for Lufkin to attend the Woman's Conference of the Texas Conference convening there this week.
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L. J. Power
C. E. Porterfield
Lufkin
Woman’s Conference of the
Texas
Pioneer Confederate Veteran Daniel G. Davis Dies at 90
Daniel G. Davis 90 a Confederate soldier and Southwest pioneer died at his Sharp home Saturday night April 2 1927 after a short illness. Funeral services were at the Presbyterian church Sunday with Rev Granger delivering a tribute to his life marked by frontier service and devout faith. The home was crowded and neighbors paid respects as his body lay in state in gray.
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Daniel G. Davis
Tio Long
Star of Empire
Mississippi
Presbyterian Church
Granger
Little River
Albert Sidney Johnston
Southland
Davis Wan A
Baptist Men Bible Class Seeks Strong Attendance Growth
Jack Lewis district attorney urges a larger turnout for the Baptist Men's Bible Class as the current drive aims to boost permanent attendance. Judge W C Davis of Bryan will speak April 24 and Governor Moody may address a post canvass banquet for over 200 men. Pastor E S Hutcherson plans to return for Mother's Day service.
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Jack Lewis
Wilt
Matthew
Christ
Mr. Lewis
W. C. Davis
Bryan
Gameron
Moody
E. 8. Hutcherson
Baptist Comvention
Virginia
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Ghurghes
BOY Scout Movement
Southern Pacific
Pythian Meeting
Hove Lutreran
Buckholts
Hye
Old Baptist Church
Thos. H. Graves
George T. Graves
Frank Plaster
Poker
Sun Sparks
ST. Monigal Church
Heeves Bros
Triggs
Knights Pythias
Cameron Por
Pythias
Dane
Davis
SHARP
Terry Ranger
Judge Davis
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